Accounting Policies of Moser Baer India Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2016

1 Basis of accounting

The financial statements are prepared under historical cost convention on an accrual basis, in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India, including the Accounting Standards specified under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 . All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current, wherever applicable as per the operating cycle of the Company as per the guidance as set out in Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013.

2 Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with the principles generally accepted in India requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Example of such estimates include provisions for doubtful debts/ advances, employee retirement benefit plans, warranty, provision for income taxes, useful life of fixed assets, diminution in value of investments, other probable obligations and inventory write down. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognized prospectively in the current and future periods.

3 Significant accounting policies (a) Revenue recognition

(i) Revenue from sale of goods

Revenue from sale of goods is recognized upon transfer of significant risks and rewards incident to ownership and when no significant uncertainty exists regarding realization of the sale consideration. Sales are recorded net of sales returns, rebates, trade discounts and price differences and are inclusive of excise duty.

(ii) Revenue from sale of services

Service income comprises of revenue from assets given on lease and other services rendered.

(a) Revenue from assets given on lease is recorded in accordance with the accounting policy given below on ''Leases'' .

(b) Income from other services is recognized as and when services are rendered.

(iii) Other income

Interest is accounted for based on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount invested and the underlying rate of interest. when no significant uncertainty exists regarding realization of the sale consideration.

Dividend is recognized as and when the right of the Company to receive payment is established.

Export benefit entitlements under the Focused Product Scheme are recognized in the statement of profit and loss when the right to receive credit as per the terms of the scheme is established in respect of the exports made.

(b) Fixed assets

(i) Tangible assets

Tangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes all expenses, direct and indirect, specifically attributable to its acquisition and bringing it to its working condition for its intended use.

Incidental expenditure pending allocation and attributable to the acquisition of fixed assets is allocated/ capitalized with the related fixed assets.

Capital expenditure incurred on rented properties is recorded as leasehold improvements under fixed assets to the extent such expenditure is of a permanent nature. Expenditure on assets which are of removable nature are recorded in the respective category of assets.

(ii) Intangible assets

Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. The cost incurred to acquire technical know-how with "right to use and exploit" are capitalized where the right allows the Company to obtain a future economic benefit from use of such know-how.

Further, expenditure incurred on know-how yielding future economic benefits is recognized as internally generated intangible asset at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses, if any.

Impairment, if any, in the carrying value of fixed assets is assessed at the end of each financial year in accordance with the accounting policy given below on "Impairment of assets".

(c) Depreciation and amortization

(i) Tangible assets

Depreciation on tangible fixed assets is provided under straight-line method based on useful life of the assets as prescribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013.

Leasehold improvements are being amortized over the primary lease period or useful lives of related fixed assets whichever is shorter.

Depreciation on additions is being provided on pro-rata basis from the date of such additions. Similarly, depreciation on assets sold/ disposed off during the period is being provided up to the date on which such assets are sold/ disposed off.

In case the historical cost of an asset undergoes a change due to an increase or decrease in related long term liability on account of foreign exchange fluctuations on such long term liabilities, the depreciation on the revised unamortized depreciable amount is provided prospectively over the residual useful life of the asset.

(ii) Intangible assets

Intangible assets are being amortized on a straight line basis over the useful life, not exceeding 10 years, as estimated by management to be the economic life of the asset over which economic benefits are expected to flow.

(d) Research and development costs

Revenue expenditure on research is expensed off under the respective heads of account in the year in which it is incurred.

Expenditure on development activities, whereby research findings are applied to a plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved products and processes, is capitalized, if the cost can be reliably measured, the product or process is technically and commercially feasible and the Company has sufficient resources to complete the development and to use and sell the asset. The expenditure capitalized includes the cost of materials, direct labor and an appropriate proportion of overheads that are directly attributable to preparing the asset for its intended use. Other development expenditure is recognized in the statement of profit and loss as an expense as incurred.

Capitalized development expenditure is stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Fixed assets used for research and development are depreciated in accordance with the Company''s policy on fixed assets as stated above.

(e) Investments

Long term investments are stated at cost of acquisition inclusive of expenditure incidental to acquisition. A provision for diminution is made to recognize a decline, other than temporary in the value of long term investments.

Current investments are stated at lower of cost and fair value determined on an individual basis.

(f) Inventories

(i) Inventories are valued as under:

Inventories are stated at lower of cost and net realizable value.

(ii) Cost of inventories is ascertained on the following basis:

- Cost of raw materials, goods held for resale, packing materials and stores and spares is determined on the basis of weighted average method.

- Cost of work in progress and finished goods is determined by considering direct material cost, labor costs and appropriate portion of overheads and non-recoverable duties.

Liability for excise duty in respect of goods manufactured by the Company, other than for exports, is accounted upon completion of manufacture.

Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated cost to affect the sale.

(iii) Provision for obsolescence and slow moving inventory is made based on management''s best estimates of net realizable value of such inventories.

(g) Government grants

Grants in the nature of contribution towards capital cost of setting up projects are treated as capital reserve and grants in respect of specific fixed assets are adjusted from the cost of the related fixed assets.

(h) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs directly attributable to acquisition, construction or erection of fixed assets, which necessarily take a substantial period of time (generally 12 months or more) to be ready for the intended use, are capitalized. Capitalization of borrowing costs ceases when substantially all the activities necessary to prepare the qualifying assets for their intended use are complete.

Other borrowing costs are recognized as an expense in the statement of profit and loss in the year in which they are incurred.

(i) Employee benefits

(i) Provident fund and Employees’ state insurance

The Company makes contribution to statutory provident fund which is recognized by the income tax authorities in accordance with Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 which is a defined contribution plan. These funds are administered through Regional Provident Fund Commissioner and contribution paid or payable is recognized as an expense in the period in which the services are rendered by the employee. The Company has no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contributions after payment of the fixed contribution.

The Company''s contribution to state plans namely Employee''s State Insurance Fund and Employee''s Pension Scheme 1995 is recognized as an expense in the period in which the services are rendered by the employee.

(ii) Gratuity

Gratuity is a post employment benefit and is in the nature of defined benefit plan. The liability recognized in the balance sheet in respect of gratuity is the present value of the defined benefit obligation as at the balance sheet date less the fair value of plan assets, together with adjustments for unrecognized actuarial gains or losses. Gratuity Fund is administered through Life Insurance Corporation of India. The defined benefit obligation is calculated at the balance sheet date on the basis of actuarial valuation by an independent actuary using projected unit credit method. Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recorded in the statement of profit and loss in the year in which such gains or losses arise.

(iii) Unvalued leaves

The Company also provides benefit of compensated absences to its employees which are in the nature of long term benefit plan. The compensated absences comprises of vesting as well as non vesting benefit. Liability in respect of compensated absences becoming due and expected to be availed within one year from the balance sheet date is recognized on the basis of undiscounted value of estimated amount required to be paid or estimated value of benefits expected to be availed by the employees. Liability in respect of compensated absences becoming due and expected to be availed more than one year after the balance sheet date is estimated on the basis of an actuarial valuation performed by an independent actuary using the projected unit credit method as on the reporting date.

Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recorded in the statement of profit and loss in the year in which such gains or losses arise.

(iv) Other benefits

Liability for long term employee retention schemes is determined on the basis of actuarial valuation at the year end. Actuarial gains and losses comprise experience adjustments and the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions and are recognized immediately in the statement of profit and loss as income or expense.

Expense in respect of other short term benefits is recognized on the basis of amount paid or payable for the period during which services are rendered by the employees.

(j) Foreign currency transactions

(i) Initial recognition

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

(ii) Subsequent recognition

Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are reported using the closing rate as at the reporting date.

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

(iii) Exchange differences

Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items at rates different from those at which they were initially recorded during the year or reported in previous financial statements, are recognized as income or expense in the year in which they arise, except for exchange differences arising on foreign currency monetary items.

Exchange differences arising on long term foreign currency monetary items in so far as it relates to the acquisition of depreciable capital assets are added to the cost of such assets and in other cases, by transfer to "Foreign Currency Monetary Item Translation Difference Account", to be amortized over the balance period of such long term foreign currency monetary items or 31 March 2020, whichever is earlier.

(iv) Foreign branches

In respect of integral foreign branches, all revenues, expenses, monetary assets/ liabilities and fixed assets are accounted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities are restated at the yearend rates and resultant gains or losses are recognized in the statement of profit and loss.

(k) Taxation

Tax expense comprises current tax and deferred tax.

(i) Current tax

Provision is made for current income tax liability based on the applicable provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the income chargeable under the said Act and as per the applicable overseas laws relating to a foreign branch.

(ii) Deferred tax

Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of current year timing differences between taxable income and accounting income for the year and reversal of timing differences of earlier years. Deferred tax is measured based on the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. In respect of carry forward losses and unabsorbed depreciation, deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent there is a virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such losses can be set off.

(l) Leases

(i) Finance lease

Assets given under finance leases are recognized as receivables at an amount equal to the net investment in the lease and the finance income is recognized based on a constant periodic rate of return on the outstanding net investment in respect of the finance lease.

(ii) Operating lease

Leases where the less or effectively retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the leased assets, are classified as ''Operating Leases''. Lease rentals in respect of assets taken under operating leases are charged to the statement of profit and loss on a straight line basis over the term of lease.

(m) Stock option plans

Stock options grants to the employees and to the non-executive directors who accepted the grant under the Company''s Stock Option Plans are accounted in accordance with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Employees Stock Option Scheme and Employees Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999. The Company follows the intrinsic value method and accordingly, the excess, if any, of the market price of the underlying equity shares as of the date of the grant of the option over the exercise price of the option, is recognized as employee compensation cost and amortized on a straight line basis over the vesting period.

(n) Impairment of assets

The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount and the reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognized in the statement of profit and loss. Where there is any indication that an impairment loss recognized for an asset in prior accounting periods may no longer exist or may have decreased, the Company books a reversal of the impairment loss not exceeding the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of amortization or depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior accounting periods.

(o) Provisions and contingent liabilities

The Company creates a provision 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.

A disclosure is made for a contingent liability when there is a:

- possible obligation, the existence of which will be confirmed by the occurrence/non-occurrence of one or more uncertain events, not fully with in the control of the Company;

- present obligation, where it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation;

- present obligation, where a reliable estimate cannot be made.

Where there is a present obligation in respect of which the likelihood of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.

(p) Earnings per share

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

For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares, except where results would be anti-dilutive.

(A) Terms and rights attached to equity shares :

The Company has one class of equity shares having par value of Rs. 10 each. Each shareholder is eligible for one vote per share held. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors, if any is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting. In the event of liquidation, the equity shareholders are eligible to receive the remaining assets of the Company after distribution of all preferential amounts, in proportion to their shareholding.

(B) The Company has not issued any bonus shares during the current period and five years immediately preceding current period.

(E) Stock option plans:

The Company has two Stock Option Plans:

(a) Employee Stock Option Plan 2004 and Director''s Stock Option Plan 2005

The Director''s Option Plan 2005 and Stock Option Plan 2004 has been terminated upon expiry of the time period of the scheme in June'' 2015, which have lapsed. Outstanding number of options at the beginning of the current period was 92,000 having weighted average price for Rs. 152.06.

(b) Employee Stock Option Plan-2009

The Employee Stock Option Plan 2009 has been terminated upon expiry of the time period of the scheme in June'' 2015, which have lapsed. Outstanding number of options at the beginning of the current period was 947,452 having weighted average price for Rs. 77.44.

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Dec 31, 2014

1 Basis of accounting

The financial statements are prepared under historical cost convention on an accrual basis, in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India and to comply with the Accounting Standards prescribed in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 issued by the Central Government in exercise of the power conferred under sub-section (I) (a) of section 642 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 (the ''Act'') read with the General Circular 15/2013 dated September 13, 2013 of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in respect of Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013. All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current, wherever applicable as per the operating cycle of the Company as per the guidance as set out in the Revised Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956.

2 Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with the principles generally accepted in India requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Example of such estimates include provisions for doubtful debts/ advances, employee retirement benefit plans, warranty, provision for income taxes, useful life of fixed assets, diminution in value of investments, other probable obligations and inventory write down. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognised prospectively in the current and future periods.

3 Significant accounting policies (a) Revenue recognition

(i) Revenue from sale of goods

Revenue from sale of goods is recognised upon transfer of significant risks and rewards incident to ownership and when no significant uncertainty exists regarding realisation of the sale consideration. Sales are recorded net of sales returns, rebates, trade discounts and price differences and are inclusive of excise duty.

(ii) Revenue from sale of services

Service income comprises of revenue from assets given on lease and other services rendered.

(a) Revenue from assets given on lease is recorded in accordance with the accounting policy given below on ''Leases'' .

(b) Income from other services is recognised as and when services are rendered.

(iii) Other income

Interest is accounted for based on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount invested and the underlying rate of interest. when no significant uncertainty exists regarding realisation of the sale consideration.

Dividend is recognised as and when the right of the Company to receive payment is established.

Export benefit entitlements under the Focused Product Scheme are recognised in the statement of profit and loss when the right to receive credit as per the terms of the scheme is established in respect of the exports made.

(b) Fixed assets

(i) Tangible assets

Tangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes all expenses, direct and indirect, specifically attributable to its acquisition and bringing it to its working condition for its intended use.

Incidental expenditure pending allocation and attributable to the acquisition of fixed assets is allocated/ capitalised with the related fixed assets.

Capital expenditure incurred on rented properties is recorded as leasehold improvements under fixed assets to the extent such expenditure is of a permanent nature. Expenditure on assets which are of removable nature are recorded in the respective category of assets.

(ii) Intangible assets

Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation. The cost incurred to acquire techical know-how with "right to use and exploit" are capitalised where the right allows the Company to obtain a future economic benefit from use of such know-how.

Further, expenditure incurred on know-how yielding future economic benefits is recognised as internally generated intangible asset at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses, if any.

Impairment, if any, in the carrying value of fixed assets is assessed at the end of each financial year in accordance with the accounting policy given below on "Impairment of assets".

(c) Depreciation and amortisation

(i) Tangible assets

Depreciation on tangible fixed assets is provided under straight-line method at rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, being representative of the useful lives of tangible fixed assets.

Leasehold improvements are being amortised over the primary lease period or useful lives of related fixed assets whichever is shorter.

Depreciation on additions is being provided on pro-rata basis from the date of such additions. Similarly, depreciation on assets sold/ disposed off during the period is being provided up to the date on which such assets are sold/ disposed off. All assets costing Rs. 5,000 or less are fully depreciated in the year of purchase.

In case the historical cost of an asset undergoes a change due to an increase or decrease in related long term liability on account of foreign exchange fluctuations on such long term liabilities, the depreciation on the revised unamortised depreciable amount is provided prospectively over the residual useful life of the asset.

(ii) Intangible assets

Intangible assets are being amortised on a straight line basis over the useful life, not exceeding 10 years, as estimated by management to be the economic life of the asset over which economic benefits are expected to flow.

(d) Research and development costs

Revenue expenditure on research is expensed off under the respective heads of account in the year in which it is incurred.

Expenditure on development activities, whereby research findings are applied to a plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved products and processes, is capitalised, if the cost can be reliably measured, the product or process is technically and commercially feasible and the Company has sufficient resources to complete the development and to use and sell the asset. The expenditure capitalised includes the cost of materials, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of overheads that are directly attributable to preparing the asset for its intended use. Other development expenditure is recognised in the statement of profit and loss as an expense as incurred.

Capitalised development expenditure is stated at cost less accumulated amortisation. Fixed assets used for research and development are depreciated in accordance with the Company''s policy on fixed assets as stated above.

(e) Investments

Long term investments are stated at cost of acquisition inclusive of expenditure incidental to acquisition. A provision for diminution is made to recognise a decline, other than temporary in the value of long term investments.

Current investments are stated at lower of cost and fair value determined on an individual basis.

(f) Inventories

(i) Inventories are valued as under:

Inventories are stated at lower of cost and net realisable value.

(ii) Cost of inventories is ascertained on the following basis:

- Cost of raw materials, goods held for resale, packing materials and stores and spares is determined on the basis of weighted average method.

- Cost of work in progress and finished goods is determined by considering direct material cost, labour costs and appropriate portion of overheads and non-recoverable duties.

Liability for excise duty in respect of goods manufactured by the Company, other than for exports, is accounted upon completion of manufacture.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated cost to effect the sale.

(iii) Provision for obsolescence and slow moving inventory is made based on management''s best estimates of net realisable value of such inventories.

(g) Government grants

Grants in the nature of contribution towards capital cost of setting up projects are treated as capital reserve and grants in respect of specific fixed assets are adjusted from the cost of the related fixed assets.

(h) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs directly attributable to acquisition, construction or erection of fixed assets, which necessarily take a substantial period of time (generally 12 months or more) to be ready for the intended use, are capitalised. Capitalisation of borrowing costs ceases when substantially all the activities necessary to prepare the qualifying assets for their intended use are complete.

Other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the statement of profit and loss in the year in which they are incurred.

(i) Employee benefits

(i) Provident fund and Employees'' state insurance

The Company makes contribution to statutory provident fund which is recognised by the income tax authorities in accordance with Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 which is a defined contribution plan. These funds are administered through Regional Provident Fund Commissioner and contribution paid or payable is recognised as an expense in the period in which the services are rendered by the employee. The Company has no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contributions after payment of the fixed contribution.

The Company''s contribution to state plans namely Employee''s State Insurance Fund and Employee''s Pension Scheme 1995 is recognised as an expense in the period in which the services are rendered by the employee.

(ii) Gratuity

Gratuity is a post employment benefit and is in the nature of defined benefit plan. The liability recognised in the balance sheet in respect of gratuity is the present value of the defined benefit obligation as at the balance sheet date less the fair value of plan assets, together with adjustments for unrecognised actuarial gains or losses. Gratuity Fund is administered through Life Insurance Corporation of India. The defined benefit obligation is calculated at the balance sheet date on the basis of actuarial valuation by an independent actuary using projected unit credit method. Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recorded in the statement of profit and loss in the year in which such gains or losses arise.

(iii) Unavalied leaves

The Company also provides benefit of compensated absences to its employees which are in the nature of long term benefit plan. The compensated absences comprises of vesting as well as non vesting benefit. Liability in respect of compensated absences becoming due and expected to be availed within one year from the balance sheet date is recognised on the basis of undiscounted value of estimated amount required to be paid or estimated value of benefits expected to be availed by the employees. Liability in respect of compensated absences becoming due and expected to be availed more than one year after the balance sheet date is estimated on the basis of an actuarial valuation performed by an independent actuary using the projected unit credit method as on the reporting date. Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recorded in the statement of profit and loss in the year in which such gains or losses arise.

(iv) Other benefits

Liability for long term employee retention schemes is determined on the basis of actuarial valuation at the year end. Actuarial gains and losses comprise experience adjustments and the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions and are recognised immediately in the statement of profit and loss as income or expense.

Expense in respect of other short term benefits is recognised on the basis of amount paid or payable for the period during which services are rendered by the employees.

(j) Foreign currency transactions

(i) Initial recognition

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

(ii) Subsequent recognition

Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are reported using the closing rate as at the reporting date.

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

(iii) Exchange differences

Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items at rates different from those at which they were initially recorded during the year or reported in previous financial statements, are recognised as income or expense in the year in which they arise, except for exchange differences arising on foreign currency monetary items.

Exchange differences arising on long term foreign currency monetary items in so far as it relates to the acquisition of depreciable capital assets are added to the cost of such assets and in other cases, by transfer to "Foreign Currency Monetary Item Translation Difference Account", to be amortized over the balance period of such long term foreign currency monetary items or 31 March 2020, whichever is earlier.

(iv) Foreign branches

In respect of integral foreign branches, all revenues, expenses, monetary assets/ liabilities and fixed assets are accounted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities are restated at the year end rates and resultant gains or losses are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.

(k) Derivative instruments

The Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge its exposure towards underlying assets or liability or for highly probable and forecasted transactions. These foreign exchange forward contracts are not used for trading or speculation purposes.

(i) Forward contracts where an underlying asset or liability exists

In such case, the difference between the forward rate and the exchange rate at the inception of the contract is recognised as income or expense over the life of the contract.

(ii) Forward contracts taken for highly probable/ forecast transactions

Such forward exchange contracts are marked to market at the balance sheet date if such mark to market results in exchange loss such exchange loss is recognised in the statement of profit and loss immediately. Any gain is ignored and not recognised in the financial statements in accordance with the principles of prudence enunciated in Accounting Standard 1- Disclosure of Accounting Policies notified under the Companies Act, 1956.

Profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of a forward contract is recognised as income or expense in the year in which such cancellation or renewal is made.

(l) Taxation

Tax expense comprises current tax and deferred tax.

(i) Current tax

Provision is made for current income tax liability based on the applicable provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the income chargeable under the said Act and as per the applicable overseas laws relating to a foreign branch.

(ii) Deferred tax

Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of current year timing differences between taxable income and accounting income for the year and reversal of timing differences of earlier years. Deferred tax is measured based on the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. In respect of carry forward losses and unabsorbed depreciation, deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent there is a virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such losses can be set off.

(m) Leases

(i) Finance lease

Assets given under finance leases are recognised as receivables at an amount equal to the net investment in the lease and the finance income is recognised based on a constant periodic rate of return on the outstanding net investment in respect of the finance lease.

(ii) Operating lease

Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the leased assets, are classified as ''Operating Leases''. Lease rentals in respect of assets taken under operating leases are charged to the statement of profit and loss on a straight line basis over the term of lease.

(n) Stock option plans

Stock options grants to the employees and to the non-executive directors who accepted the grant under the Company''s Stock Option Plans are accounted in accordance with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Employees Stock Option Scheme and Employees Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999. The Company follows the intrinsic value method and accordingly, the excess, if any, of the market price of the underlying equity shares as of the date of the grant of the option over the exercise price of the option, is recognised as employee compensation cost and amortised on a straight line basis over the vesting period.

(o) Impairment of assets

The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount and the reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognised in the statement of profit and loss. Where there is any indication that an impairment loss recognised for an asset in prior accounting periods may no longer exist or may have decreased, the Company books a reversal of the impairment loss not exceeding the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of amortisation or depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior accounting periods.

(p) Provisions and contingent liabilities

The Company creates a provision 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.

A disclosure is made for a contingent liability when there is a:

- possible obligation, the existence of which will be confirmed by the occurrence/non-occurrence of one or more uncertain events, not fully with in the control of the Company;

- present obligation, where it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation;

- present obligation, where a reliable estimate cannot be made.

Where there is a present obligation in respect of which the likelihood of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.

(q) Earnings per share

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

For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares, except where results would be anti-dilutive.

(A) Terms and rights attached to equity shares :

The Company has one class of equity shares having par value of Rs. 10 each. Each shareholder is eligible for one vote per share held. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors, if any is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting. In the event of liquidation, the equity shareholders are eligible to receive the remaining assets of the Company after distribution of all preferential amounts, in proportion to their shareholding.

(B) The Company has not issued any bonus shares during the current year and five years immediately preceeding current year.

(E) Stock option plans :

The Company has two Stock Option Plans:

(a) Employee Stock Option Plan 2004 and Director''s Stock Option Plan 2005

The Company has granted options to its non-executive directors and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, to be settled through issue of equity shares.

The Options granted vest over a period of maximum of four years from the date of grant. In case of Employee Stock Option Plan-2004, the exercise price shall be as follows:- (i) Normal allocation:- Rs. 125 per option or prevailing market price, whichever is higher.

(ii) Special allocation:- 50% of the options at Rs. 125 per option or prevailing market price, whichever is higher and the balance 50% of the options at Rs. 170 per option or prevailing market price, whichever is higher.

In case of Directors'' Stock Option Plan, the exercise price shall be Rs. 170 per option or prevailing market price, whichever is higher.

Two options granted before the record date under the above plans entitles the holder to three equity shares of the Company.

The options outstanding at the end of year had exercise price in the range of Rs. 125 to Rs. 221.95 (previous period Rs. 125 to Rs. 491.90) and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 0.49 years (previous period 1.56 years).

(b) Employee Stock Option Plan-2009

The Company established a stock option plan called " Moser Baer India Limited Stock Option Plan 2009". The plan was setup to offer and grant stock options, in one or more tranches, to employees and directors of the Company as the compensation committee of the Company may determine. The granted options shall be settled through issue of equity shares. The exercise price shall be as follows:- (i) Normal allocation:- Market price at the date of grant

(ii) Special allocation:- 50% of the options at Rs. 125 per option or prevailing market price, whichever is higher and the balance 50% of the options at Rs. 170 per option or prevailing market price, whichever is higher.

During the current year, the Company has issued Nil (previous year Nil) options to eligible employees. The vesting period for the option granted varies from 12 to 48 months from the date of the grant. No options have been exercised during the year.

Note :

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of the Government of India, as part of its Jawaharlal Nehru Nation Solar Mission 2010 sanctioned a Research and Development (''R&D'') grant to the Company for its project ''Development of CIGS solar cell pilot plant to achieve grid parity solar cells''. One of the objectives of the grant is to develop low cost solar cell module with an aim to meet grid parity by using Cu(InGa)Se2 solar cells. During the year ended 31 March 2011, the Company received RandD grant of Rs 35,000,000 out of the total grant of Rs 71,050,000 being 50 % of the total project equipment cost of Rs 142,100,000. Pending acquisition of the equipment, the grant received has been disclosed in the financial statements as ''Government Grant'' which shall be adjusted to the cost of specific fixed assets.

Note :

Short term loans outstanding as at 31 December 2014 are further secured by as per below :

(i) Pledge of 100% shareholding of the promoters of the Company.

(ii) Personal guarantee of Mr. Deepak Puri and Mrs. Nita Puri.

(iii) Negative lien on land of Moser Baer Infrastructure and Developers Limited at Chennai on pari passu basis.

(iv) Corporate guarantee of Moser Baer Infrastructure and Developers Limited (subsidiary of the company that owns the rights to the Chennai land).

(v) Pledge of shares of Moser Baer Infrastructure and Developers Limited.

-Warranty provision relate to the estimated outflow in respect of warranty for products sold by the Company. Due to very nature of such costs, it is not possible to estimate the timing/uncertainties relating to their outflows as well as expense from such estimates

*-Probable obligations provision relates to the estimated outflow in respect of possible liabilities expected to arise in future. As per notification no. 22/2006 of Central Excise, the Company has to pay additional custom duty on its local sales, if the goods sold are exempted from payment of sales tax or value added tax. One of the units of the Company is exempt from payment of local sales tax and hence the department has disputed the same and demanded the duty on the sale of such goods. The Company has recorded the liability for the amount demanded and is accruing the interest on the same quarterly. Due to very nature of such costs, it is not possible to estimate the timing / uncertainties relating to their outflows as well as expense from such estimates, hence considered as short term in nature.

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Dec 31, 2013

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Mar 31, 2012

1 Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared to comply with the Accounting Standards referred to in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 issued by the Central Government in exercise of the power conferred under sub-section (1) (a) of section 642, the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 (the 'Act') and relevant pronouncements issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention on accrual basis. The accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company.

2 Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with the principles generally accepted in India requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Example of such estimates include provisions for doubtful debts/ advances, employee retirement benefit plans, warranty, provision for income taxes, useful life of fixed assets, diminution in value of investments, other probable obligations and inventory write down. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognised prospectively in the current and future periods.

3 Significant accounting policies

(a) Revenue recognition

(i) Revenue from sale of goods

Revenue from sale of goods is recognised upon transfer of significant risks and rewards incident to ownership and when no significant uncertainty exists regarding realisation of the sale consideration. Sales are recorded net of sales returns, rebates, trade discounts and price differences and are inclusive of excise duty.

(ii) Revenue from sale of services

Service income comprises of revenue from assets given on lease and other services rendered.

(a) Revenue from assets given on lease is recorded in accordance with the accounting policy given below on 'Leases' .

(b) Income from other services is recognised as and when services are rendered.

(iii) Other income

Interest is accounted for based on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount invested and the underlying rate of interest.

Dividend is recognised as and when the right of the company to receive payment is established.

Export benefit entitlements under the Focused Product Scheme are recognised in the statement of profit and loss when the right to receive credit as per the terms of the scheme is established in respect of the exports made.

(b) Fixed assets

(i) Tangible assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes all expenses, direct and indirect, specifically attributable to its acquisition and bringing it to its working condition for its intended use.

Incidental expenditure pending allocation and attributable to the acquisition of fixed assets is allocated/ capitalized with the related fixed assets.

Capital expenditure incurred on rented properties is recorded as leasehold improvements under fixed assets to the extent such expenditure is of a permanent nature. Expenditure on assets which are of removable nature are recorded in the respective category of assets.

(ii) Intangible assets

Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation. The cost incurred to acquire techical know how with "right to use and exploit" are capitalized where the right allows the company to obtain a future economic benefit from use of such know how.

Further, expenditure incurred on knowhow yielding future economic benefits is recognized as internally generated intangible asset at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses, if any.

Impairment, if any, in the carrying value of fixed assets is assessed at the end of each financial year in accordance with the accounting policy given below on "Impairment of Assets".

Fixed assets held for sale are recorded at lower of book value or estimated net realisable value.

(c) Depreciation and amortisation

(i) Tangible assets

Depreciation on tangible fixed assets is provided under straight-line method at rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, being representative of the useful lives of tangible fixed assets. Leasehold improvements are being amortised over the primary lease period or useful lives of related fixed assets whichever is shorter.

Depreciation on additions is being provided on pro-rata basis from the date of such additions. Similarly, depreciation on assets sold/disposed off during the period is being provided up to the date on which such assets are sold/disposed off. All assets costing Rs. 5,000 or less are fully depreciated in the year of purchase.

In case the historical cost of an asset undergoes a change due to an increase or decrease in related long term liability on account of foreign exchange fluctuations on such long term liabilities, the depreciation on the revised unamortised depreciable amount is provided prospectively over the residual useful life of the asset.

(ii) Intangible assets

Intangible assets are being amortized on a straight line basis over the useful life, not exceeding 10 years, as estimated by management to be the economic life of the asset over which economic benefits are expected to flow.

(d) Research and development costs

Revenue expenditure on research is expensed off under the respective heads of account in the year in which it is incurred.

Expenditure on development activities, whereby research findings are applied to a plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved products and processes, is capitalised, if the cost can be reliably measured, the product or process is technically and commercially feasible and the Company has sufficient resources to complete the development and to use and sell the asset. The expenditure capitalised includes the cost of materials, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of overheads that are directly attributable to preparing the asset for its intended use. Other development expenditure is recognised in the statement of profit and loss as an expense as incurred.

Capitalised development expenditure is stated at cost less accumulated amortisation. Fixed assets used for research and development are depreciated in accordance with the Company's policy on fixed assets as stated above.

(e) Investments

Long term investments are stated at cost of acquisition inclusive of expenditure incidental to acquisition. A provision for diminution is made to recognise a decline, other than temporary in the value of long term investments.

Current investments are stated at lower of cost and fair value determined on an individual basis.

(f) Inventories

(i) Inventories are valued as under:

Inventories are stated at lower of cost and net realizable value.

(ii) Cost of inventories is ascertained on the following basis:

- Cost of raw materials, goods held for resale, packing materials and stores and spares is determined on the basis of weighted average method.

- Cost of work in progress and finished goods is determined by considering direct material cost, labour costs and appropriate portion of overheads and non-recoverable duties.

Liability for excise duty in respect of goods manufactured by the company, other than for exports, is accounted upon completion of manufacture.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated cost to affect the sale.

(iii) Provision for obsolescence and slow moving inventory is made based on management's best estimates of net realisable value of such inventories.

(g) Government grants

Grants in the nature of contribution towards capital cost of setting up projects are treated as capital reserve and grants in respect of specific fixed assets are adjusted from the cost of the related fixed assets.

(h) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs directly attributable to acquisition, construction or erection of fixed assets, which necessarily take a substantial period of time (generally 12 months or more) to be ready for the intended use, are capitalized. Capitalisation of borrowing costs ceases when substantially all the activities necessary to prepare the qualifying assets for their intended use are complete. Other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the statement of profit and loss in the year in which they are incurred.

(i) Employee benefits

(i) Provident fund and Employees' state insurance

The Company makes contribution to statutory provident fund which is recognised by the income tax authorities in accordance with Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 which is a defined contribution plan. These funds are administered through Regional Provident Fund Commissioner and contribution paid or payable is recognised as an expense in the period in which the services are rendered by the employee. The Company has no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contributions after payment of the fixed contribution.

The Company's contribution to state plans namely Employee's State Insurance Fund and Employee's Pension Scheme 1995 is recognised as an expense in the period in which the services are rendered by the employee.

(ii) Gratuity

Gratuity is a post employment benefit and is in the nature of defined benefit plan. The liability recognised in the balance sheet in respect of gratuity is the present value of the defined benefit obligation as at the balance sheet date less the fair value of plan assets, together with adjustments for unrecognised actuarial gains or losses. Gratuity Fund is administered through Life Insurance Corporation of India. The defined benefit obligation is calculated at the balance sheet date on the basis of actuarial valuation by an independent actuary using projected unit credit method. Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recorded in the statement of profit and loss in the year in which such gains or losses arise.

(iii) Unavalied leaves

The Company also provides benefit of compensated absences to its employees which are in the nature of long term benefit plan. The compensated absences comprises of vesting as well as non vesting benefit. Liability in respect of compensated absences becoming due and expected to be availed within one year from the balance sheet date is recognised on the basis of undiscounted value of estimated amount required to be paid or estimated value of benefits expected to be availed by the employees. Liability in respect of compensated absences becoming due and expected to be availed more than one year after the balance sheet date is estimated on the basis of an actuarial valuation performed by an independent actuary using the projected unit credit method as on the reporting date. Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recorded in the statement of profit and loss in the year in which such gains or losses arise.

(iv) Other benefits

Liability for long term employee retention schemes is determined on the basis of actuarial valuation at the year end. Actuarial gains and losses comprise experience adjustments and the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions and are recognised immediately in the statement of profit and loss as income or expense.

Expense in respect of other short term benefits is recognised on the basis of amount paid or payable for the period during which services are rendered by the employees.

(j) Foreign currency transactions

(i) Initial recognition

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

(ii) Subsequent recognition

Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are reported using the closing rate as at the reporting date.

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

(iii) Exchange differences

Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items at rates different from those at which they were initially recorded during the year or reported in previous financial statements, are recognised as income or expense in the year in which they arise, except for exchange differences arising on foreign currency monetary items.

Exchange differences arising on long term foreign currency monetary items in so far as it relates to the acquisition of depreciable capital assets are added to the cost of such assets and in other cases, by transfer to "Foreign Currency Monetary Item Translation Difference Account", to be amortized over the balance period of such long term foreign currency monetary items or March 31, 2020, whichever is earlier.

(iv) Foreign branches

In respect of integral foreign branches, all revenues, expenses, monetary assets/ liabilities and fixed assets are accounted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities are restated at the year end rates and resultant gains or losses are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.

(k) Derivative instruments

The Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge its exposure towards underlying assets or liability or for highly probable and forecasted transactions. These foreign exchange forward contracts are not used for trading or speculation purposes.

(i) Forward contracts where an underlying asset or liability exists

In such case, the difference between the forward rate and the exchange rate at the inception of the contract is recognised as income or expense over the life of the contract.

(ii) Forward contracts taken for highly probable/ forecast transactions

Such forward exchange contracts are marked to market at the balance sheet date if such mark to market results in exchange loss such exchange loss is recognised in the statement of profit and loss immediately. Any gain is ignored and not recognised in the financial statements in accordance with the principles of prudence enunciated in Accounting Standard 1- Disclosure of Accounting Policies notified under the Companies Act, 1956.

Profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of a forward contract is recognised as income or expense in the year in which such cancellation or renewal is made.

(l) Taxation

Tax expense comprises current tax and deferred tax.

Current tax

Provision is made for current income tax liability based on the applicable provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the income chargeable under the said Act and as per the applicable overseas laws relating to the foreign branch.

Deferred tax

Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of current year timing differences between taxable income and accounting income for the year and reversal of timing differences of earlier years. Deferred tax is measured based on the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. In respect of carry forward losses and unabsorbed depreciation, deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such losses can be set off.

Further, deferred tax asset appearing in books is reviewed at each reporting date and is written down to the extent it is not certain that the Company will pay taxes on future incomes against which such deferred tax asset may be adjusted.

(m) Leases

(i) Finance lease

Assets given under finance leases are recognised as receivables at an amount equal to the net investment in the lease and the finance income is recognised based on a constant periodic rate of return on the outstanding net investment in respect of the finance lease.

(ii) Operating lease

Leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of the leased assets, are classified as 'Operating Leases'. Lease rentals in respect of assets taken under operating leases are charged to the statement of profit and loss on a straight line basis over the term of lease.

(n) Stock option plans

Stock options grants to the employees and to the non-executive Directors who accepted the grant under the Company's Stock Option Plan are accounted in accordance with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Employees Stock Option Scheme and Employees Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999. The Company follows the intrinsic value method and accordingly, the excess, if any, of the market price of the underlying equity shares as of the date of the grant of the option over the exercise price of the option, is recognised as employee compensation cost and amortised on a straight line basis over the vesting period.

(o) Impairment of assets

The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount and the reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognised in the statement of profit and loss. Where there is any indication that an impairment loss recognised for an asset in prior accounting periods may no longer exist or may have decreased, the Company books a reversal of the impairment loss not exceeding the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of amortisation or depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior accounting periods.

(p) Provisions and contingent liabilities

The Company creates a provision 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.

A disclosure is made for a contingent liability when there is a:

- possible obligation, the existence of which will be confirmed by the occurrence/non-occurrence of one or more uncertain events, not fully with in the control of the Company;

- present obligation, where it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation;

- present obligation, where a reliable estimate cannot be made.

Where there is a present obligation in respect of which the likelihood of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.

(q) Earnings per share

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

For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares, except where results would be anti-dilutive.

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Mar 31, 2011

1A METHOD OF ACCOUNTING

The financial statements are prepared to comply in all material aspects with all the applicable accounting principles in India, the applicable accounting standards notified under section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

1B USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements requires the management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported balances of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to the contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Example of such estimates include provisions for doubtful debts/ advances, employee retirement benefit plans, warranty, provision for income taxes, useful life of fixed assets, diminution in value of investments, other probable obligations and inventory write down.

2 REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenue from sale of goods is recognised on transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership to the customer and when no significant uncertainty exists regarding realisation of the consideration. Sales are recorded net of sales returns, rebates, trade discounts and price differences and are inclusive of excise duty.

Revenue in respect of contracts, which extend beyond an accounting period and where the outcome can be reliably estimated, is recognised on 'Percentage of Completion' method by calculating the portion that costs incurred upto the reporting date bear to the latest estimated total costs of each contract. In other cases revenue is recognised only to the extent of contract costs incurred of which recovery is probable.

Theatrical revenues from films are recognised as and when the films are exhibited.

Revenue from other rights such as satellite rights, music rights, overseas assignment rights etc. is recognised on the date when the rights are available for exploitation.

Service income of SEZ Division is recognised as and when services are rendered.

Interest is accounted for based on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount invested and the rate of interest.

Dividend is recognised as and when the right of the company to receive payment is established.

FPS incentive is recognised as income based on the export of manufactured goods as per the revenue recognition policy of the company.

3 FIXED ASSETS

Tangible Fixed Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes all expenses, direct and indirect, specifically attributable to its acquisition and bringing it to its working condition for its intended use.

Incidental expenditure pending allocation and attributable to the acquisition of fixed assets is allocated/ capitalized with the related fixed assets.

Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation. The cost incurred to acquire "right to use and exploit" home video titles, are capitalized as copyrights/marketing and distribution rights where the right allows the company to obtain a future economic benefit from such titles.

Impairment, if any, in the carrying value of fixed assets is assessed at the end of each financial year in accordance with the accounting policy given below on "Impairment of Assets".

Fixed assets held for sale are recorded at lower of book value or estimated net realisable value.

4 DEPRECIATION / AMORTISATION

Depreciation on tangible fixed assets is provided based on the estimated useful life on a pro-rata basis under the straight-line method. The depreciation rates are not below the minimum rate as specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

In respect of assets whose useful life has been revised, the unamortised depreciable amount is charged over the revised remaining useful life.

In case the historical cost of an asset undergoes a change due to an increase or decrease in related long term liability on account of foreign exchange fluctuations, the depreciation on the revised unamortized depreciable amount is provided prospectively over the residual useful life of the asset effective from 1st April 2007.

Intangible assets other than copyrights/marketing and distribution rights are amortised on equated basis over their estimated economic life not exceeding 10 years.

Copyrights/marketing and distribution rights are amortized from the date they are available for use, at the higher of the amount calculated on a straight line basis over the period the intangible asset is available, not exceeding 10 years, and the number of units sold during the period basis.

Leasehold Land and improvement to the leased premises are amortised over the period of the lease.

The assets taken on finance lease are depreciated over the lease period.

5 INVESTMENTS

Long term investments are stated at cost of acquisition inclusive of expenditure incidental to acquisition. A provision for diminution is made to recognise a decline, other than temporary in the value of long term investments.

Current investments are stated at lower of cost and fair value determined on an individual basis.

6 INVENTORY VALUATION

Finished Goods, Work in progress, Traded Goods and Film Rights -i At lower of cost and net Raw Materials, Packing Materials and Stores and Spares J realisable value Cost of Raw material, goods held for resale, packing materials and stores and spares is determined on the basis of weighted average method.

Cost of Work in progress and finished goods is determined by considering direct material cost, labour costs and appropriate portion of overheads Liability for excise duty in respect of goods manufactured by the company, other than for exports, is accounted upon completion of manufacture.

Inventories of under production films and films completed and not released are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value.

The cost of released films is amortized using the individual film forecast method. The said amortization pertaining to theatrical rights, satellite rights, music rights, home video rights and others is based on management estimates of revenues from each of these rights. The inventory, thus, comprises of unamortized cost of such movie rights. These estimates are reviewed periodically and losses, if any, based on revised estimates are provided in full.

At the end of each accounting period, such unamortized cost is compared with net expected revenue. In case of net expected revenue being lower than actual unamortized costs, inventories are written down to net expected revenue.

The purchase cost of the rights acquired in released films is apportioned between satellite rights and other rights (excluding home video rights) based on management's estimates of revenue potential.

Provision for Slow moving inventory is made below cost based on Management's best estimates of net realisable value.

7 GOVERNMENT GRANTS

Grants in the nature of contribution towards capital cost of setting up projects are treated as Capital Reserve and grants in respect of specific fixed assets are adjusted from the cost of the related fixed assets.

8 BORROWING COSTS

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the cost of assets till the date of commencement of commercial use of the asset. All other borrowing costs are charged to the Profit and Loss Account.

9 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The Company has Defined Contribution plans for post employment benefits namely Provident Fund which is recognized by the income tax authorities. These funds are administered through Regional Provident Fund Commissioner and the Company's contributions thereto are charged to revenue every year. The Company's contributions to State plans namely Employee's State Insurance Fund and Employee's Pension Scheme 1995 are charged to revenue every year.

The Company has Defined Benefit plans namely Leave Encashment and Gratuity for all employees, the liability for which is determined on the basis of an actuarial valuation at the end of the year. Gratuity Fund is administered through Life Insurance Corporation of India. Short term compensated absences are recognised at the undiscounted amount of benefit for services rendered during the year.

Liability for long term employee retention scheme is determined on the basis of actuarial valuation at the year end.

Termination benefits are recognised as an expense immediately. Actuarial gains and losses comprise experience adjustments and the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions and are recognised immediately in the Profit and Loss Account as income or expense.

In the year of transition (i.e. 2006-07), the difference between transitional liability and the liability that would have been recognized at the beginning of the transitional year under the Company's previous accounting policy has been adjusted against the opening revenue reserves of that year in accordance with Accounting Standard 15 (revised 2005) 'Employee Benefits'.

10 FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

Transactions in foreign currency are converted at the exchange rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. Foreign Currency monetary assets and liabilities (except long term) not covered by forward exchange contracts are restated at the year end rates and the resultant gains or losses are recognized in the profit and loss account. Gain/ Loss on account of exchange fluctuations arising on long term foreign currency liabilities in so far as it relates to the acquisition of depreciable capital assets is added to the cost of such assets and in other cases, by transfer to "Foreign Currency Monetary Item Translation Difference Account", to be amortized over the balance period of such long term foreign currency liabilities or March 31, 2012, whichever is earlier.

Non monetary items are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in foreign currency using the exchange rate at the date of transaction.

In case of forward foreign exchange contracts where an underlying asset or liability exists at the balance sheet date, the difference between the forward rate and the exchange rate at the inception of the contract is recognised as income or expense over the life of the contract.

In case of forward foreign exchange contracts taken for highly probable/ forecast transactions, the net loss, if any, calculated on ' Mark to Market principle as at the balance sheet date is recorded.

Profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of a forward contract is recognised as income or expense in the year in which such cancellation or renewal is made.

In respect of integral foreign branches, all revenues, expenses, monetary assets/ liabilities and fixed assets are accounted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities are restated at the year end rates and resultant gains or losses are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.

11 TAXATION

Current Tax:

Provision is made for current income tax liability based on the applicable provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the income chargeable under the said Act and as per the applicable overseas laws relating to the foreign branch.

Deferred Tax:

Deferred tax assets (DTA) and liabilities are computed on the timing differences at the balance sheet date between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. DTA is recognised based on management estimates of reasonable/ virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such DTA can be realised. The deferred tax charge or credit is recognised using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

12 LEASES

Assets acquired under finance leases are recognised as an Asset and a Liability at the lower of the fair value of the leased assets at inception of the lease and the present value of minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charge and the reduction of the outstanding liability. The finance charge is allocated to periods during the lease term so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability and charged to the profit and loss account.

Payments made under operating leases are charged to Profit and Loss Account on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Assets given under finance leases are recognised as receivables at an amount equal to the net investment in the lease and the finance income is recognised based on a constant periodic rate of return on the outstanding net investment in respect of the finance lease.

13 STOCK OPTION PLANS

Stock options grants to the employees and to the non-executive Directors who accepted the grant under the Company's Stock Option Plan are accounted in accordance with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Employees Stock Option Scheme and Employees Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999. The Company follows the intrinsic value method and accordingly, the excess, if any, of the market price of the underlying equity shares as of the date of the grant of the option over the exercise price of the option, is recognised as employee compensation cost and amortised on straight line basis over the vesting period.

14 IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

At each balance sheet date, the Company assesses whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount and where carrying amount of the asset exceeds such recoverable amount, an impairment loss is recognised in the profit and loss account to the extent the carrying amount exceeds recoverable amount. Where there is any indication that an impairment loss recognised for an asset in prior accounting periods may no longer exist or may have decreased, the Company books a reversal of the impairment loss not exceeding the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of amortisation or depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior accounting periods.

15 PROVISIONS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

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

16 EARNINGS PER SHARE

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

For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares, except where results would be anti-dilutive.

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Mar 31, 2010

1A METHOD OF ACCOUNTING

The financial statements are prepared to comply in all material aspects with all the applicable accounting principles in India, the applicable accounting standards notified under section 211 (3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

1B USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements requires the management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported balances of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to the contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Example of such estimates include provisions for doubtful debts, employee retirement benefit plans, warranty, provision for income taxes and the useful life of fixed assets.

2 REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenue from sale of goods is recognised on transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership to the customer and when no significant uncertainty exists regarding realisation of the consideration. Sales are recorded net of sales returns, rebates, trade discounts and price differences and are inclusive of excise duty.

Revenue in respect of contracts, which extend beyond an accounting period and where the outcome can be reliably estimated, is recognised on Percentage of Completion method by calculating the portion that costs incurred upto the reporting date bear to the latest estimated total costs of each contract. In other cases revenue is recognised only to the extent of contract costs incurred of which recovery is probable.

Theatrical revenues from films are recognised as and when the films are exhibited.

Revenue from other rights such as satellite rights, music rights, overseas assignment rights etc. is recognised on the date when the rights are available for exploitation.

Service income of SEZ Division is recognised as and when services are rendered.

Interest is accounted for based on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount invested and the rate of interest.

Dividend is recognised as and when the right of the company to receive payment is established.

3 FIXED ASSETS

Tangible Fixed Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes all expenses, direct and indirect, specifically attributable to its acquisition and bringing it to its working condition for its intended use.

Expenditure pending allocation, are allocated to productive fixed assets in the year of commencement of the related project.

Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation. The cost incurred to acquire "right to use and exploit" home video titles, are capitalized as copyrights/marketing and distribution rights where the right allows the company to obtain a future economic benefit from such titles.

Impairment, if any, in the carrying value of fixed assets is assessed at the end of each financial year in accordance with the accounting policy given below on "Impairment of Assets",

4 DEPRECIATION/AMORTISATION

Depreciation on tangible fixed assets is provided based on the estimated useful life on a pro-rata basis under the straight-line method. The depreciation rates are not below the minimum rate as specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

In respect of assets whose useful life has been revised, the unamortised depreciable amount is charged over the revised remaining useful life.

In case the historical cost of an asset undergoes a change due to an increase or decrease in related long term liability on account of foreign exchange fluctuations, the depreciation on the revised unamortized depreciable amount is provided prospectively over the residual useful life of the asset effective from 1st April 2007.

Intangible assets other than copyrights/marketing and distribution rights are amortised on equated basis over their estimated economic life not exceeding 10 years.

Copyrights/marketing and distribution rights are amortized from the date they are available for use, at the higher of the amount calculated on a straight line basis over the period the intangible asset is available, not exceeding 10 years, and the number of units sold during the period basis.

Leasehold Land and improvement to the leased premises are amortised over the period of the lease.

The assets taken on finance lease are depreciated over the lease period.

5 INVESTMENTS

Long term investments are stated at cost of acquisition inclusive of expenditure incidental to acquisition. A provision for diminution is made to recognise a decline, other than temporary in the value of long term investments.

Current investments are stated at lower of cost and fair value determined on an individual basis.

6 INVENTORY VALUATION

Finished Goods, Work in progress. Goods held for resale At lower of cost and net

Raw Materials, Packing Materials and Stores and Spares realisable value

Cost of Raw material, goods held for resale, packing materials and stores and spares is determined on the basis of weighted average method.

Cost of Work in progress and finished goods is determined by considering direct material cost, labour costs and appropriate portion of overheads

Liability for excise duty in respect of goods manufactured by the company, other than for exports, is accounted upon completion of manufacture.

Inventories of under production films and films completed and not released are valued at cost.

The cost of released films is amortized using the individual film forecast method. The said amortization pertaining to theatrical rights, satellite rights, music rights, home video rights and others is based on management estimates of revenues from each of these rights. The inventory, thus, comprises of unamortized cost of such movie rights. These estimates are reviewed periodically and losses, if any, based on revised estimates are provided in full.

At the end of each accounting period, such unamortized cost is compared with net expected revenue. In case of net expected revenue being lower than actual unamortized costs, inventories are written down to net expected revenue.

The purchase cost of the rights acquired in released films is apportioned between satellite rights and other rights (excluding home video rights) based on managements estimates of revenue potential.

7 GOVERNMENT GRANTS

Grants in the nature of contribution towards capital cost of setting up projects are treated as Capital Reserve and grants in respect of specific fixed assets are adjusted from the cost of the related fixed assets.

8 BORROWING COSTS

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the cost of assets till the date of commencement of commercial use of the asset. All other borrowing costs are charged to the Profit and Loss Account.

9 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The Company has Defined Contribution plans for post employment benefits namely Provident Fund which is recognized by the income tax authorities. These funds are administered through Regional Provident Fund Commissioner and the Companys contributions thereto are charged to revenue every year.

The Companys contributions to State plans namely Employees State Insurance Fund and Employees Pension Scheme 1995 are charged to revenue every year.

The Company has Defined Benefit plans namely Leave Encashment and Gratuity for all employees, the liability for which is determined on the basis of an actuarial valuation at the end of the year. Gratuity Fund is administered through Life Insurance Corporation of India. Short term compensated absences are recognised at the undiscounted amount of benefit for services rendered during the year.

Liability for long term employee retention scheme is determined on the basis of actuarial valuation at the year end.

Termination benefits are recognised as an expense immediately. Actuarial gains and losses comprise experience adjustments and the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions and are recognised immediately in the Profit and Loss Account as income or expense.

In the year of transition (i.e. 2006-07), the difference between transitional liability and the liability that would have been recognized at the beginning of the transitional year under the Companys previous accounting policy has been adjusted against the opening revenue reserves of that year in accordance with Accounting Standard 15 (revised 2005) Employee Benefits.

10 FOREIGN CURRENCYTRANSACTIONS

Transactions in foreign currency are converted at the exchange rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. Foreign Currency monetary assets and liabilities (except long term) not covered by forward exchange contracts are restated at the year end rates and the resultant gains or losses are recognized in the profit and loss account. Gain/ Loss on account of exchange fluctuations arising on long term foreign currency liabilities in so far as it relates to the acquisition of depreciable capital assets is added to the cost of such assets and in other cases, by transfer to "Foreign Currency Monetary Item Translation Difference Account", to be amortized over the balance period of such long term foreign currency liabilities or March 31,2011, whichever is earlier.

Non monetary items are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in foreign currency using the exchange rate at the date of transaction.

In case of forward foreign exchange contracts where an underlying asset or liability exists at the balance sheet date, the difference between the forward rate and the exchange rate at the inception of the contract is recognised as income or expense over the life of the contract.

In case of forward foreign exchange contracts taken for highly probable/forecast transactions, the net loss, if any, calculated on Mark to Market principle as at the balance sheet date is recorded.

Profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of a forward contract is recognised as income or expense in the year in which such cancellation or renewal is made.

In respect of integral foreign branches, all revenues, expenses, monetary assets/ liabilities and fixed assets are accounted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities are restated at the year end rates and resultant gains or losses are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.

11 TAXATION

Current Tax:

Provision is made for current income tax liability based on the applicable provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the income chargeable under the said Act and as per the applicable overseas laws relating to the foreign branch.

Deferred Tax:

Deferred tax assets (DTA) and liabilities are computed on the timing differences at the balance sheet date between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. DTA is recognised based on management estimates of reasonable/virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such DTA can be realised. The deferred tax charge or credit is recognised using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

12 LEASES

Assets acquired under finance leases are recognised as an Asset and a Liability at the lower of the fair value of the leased assets at inception of the lease and the present value of minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charge and the reduction of the outstanding liability. The finance charge is allocated to periods during the lease term so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability and charged to the prof it and loss account.

Payment made under operating leases are charged to Profit and Loss Account on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Assets given under finance leases are recognised as receivables at an amount equal to the net investment in the lease and the finance income is recognised based on a constant periodic rate of return on the outstanding net investment in respect of the finance lease.

13 STOCK OPTION PLANS

Stock options grants to the employees and to the non-executive Directors who accepted the grant under the Companys Stock Option Plan are accounted in accordance with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Employees Stock Option Scheme and Employees Stock Purchase Scheme) Guidelines, 1999. The Company follows the intrinsic value method and accordingly, the excess, if any, of the market price of the underlying equity shares as of the date of the grant of the option over the exercise price of the option, is recognised as employee compensation cost and amortised on straight line basis over the vesting period.

14 IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

At each balance sheet date, the Company assesses whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount and where carrying amount of the asset exceeds such recoverable amount, an impairment loss is recognised in the profit and loss account to the extent the carrying amount exceeds recoverable amount. Where there is any indication that an impairment loss recognised for an asset in prior accounting periods may no longer exist or may have decreased, the Company books a reversal of the impairment loss not exceeding the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of amortisation or depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior accounting periods.

15 PROVISIONSAND CONTINGENCIES

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

16 EARNINGS PER SHARE

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

For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares, except where results would be anti-dilutive.