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Mar 31, 2015

(i) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements:

These financial statements have been prepared to comply with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP), including the Accounting Standards notified under relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

The financial statements are prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention; the financial statements are presented in Indian rupees.

ii. Use of Estimates:

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with India GAAP requires judgments, estimates and assumption to be made that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Difference between the actual results and estimates are recognized in the period in which the results are known /materialized.

iii. Fixed Assets & Depreciation

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation thereon. The cost of fixed assets comprises purchase price and any attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use. The Company provides pro-rata depreciation from the date on which asset is acquired/ put to use. In respect of assets sold, pro-rata depreciation is provided up to the date on which the asset is sold. On all assets, except as mentioned below, depreciation has been provided on Straight Line method over the useful lives and residuals values of assets as prescribed under Part C of Schedule II of Companies Act, 2013.

a) Assets costing R 5,000/- or less are fully depreciated in the year of purchase.

b) Improvements to leased Assets are depreciated over the initial period of lease. Expenditure which are attributable to Construction of a project are included as part of the cost of the construction project during construction period and Included under capital work in progress which is allocated to the respective fixed assets on the completion of the Construction period.

c) There are no intangible assets during the year.

d) There no fixed assets operating under lease during the year.

e) Interest and other costs in connection with the borrowing of the funds to the extent related/ attributed to the acquisition/ construction of qualifying fixed assets are capitalized up to the date when such assets are ready for its intended use and other borrowing costs are charged to Profit & Loss account.

iv. Investments:

Investments are classified into long-term investments and current investments. Investments that are intended to be held for one year or more are classified as long-term investments and investments that are intended to be held for less than one year are classified as current investments. Long term investments are valued at cost. Provision for diminution in value of long term investments is made if in the opinion of management such a decline is other than temporary. Current investments are valued at cost or market/fair value, whichever is lower.

Units of Mutual Funds (Non - Exchange traded funds) are valued at cost or market value whichever is lower. Net asset value of units declared by mutual funds is considered as market value for non-exchange traded Mutual Funds.

v. Revenue Recognition:

a) Interest Income is recognized on the time proportionate basis starting from the date of disbursement of loan. In case of Non Performing Assets, interest income is recognized on receipt basis, as per NBFC Prudential norms. Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive payment is established.

b) Income from investment in Private Equity Funds ("the fund"), is booked as and when the same is distributed by the Fund Return of capital contribution is reduced from the original cost of investment.

c) Income from arbitrage and trading in securities and derivatives comprises profit/loss on sale of securities/currency held as stock-in-trade and profit/loss on related derivative instruments.

d) Profit/loss on sale of securities is determined based on the Weighted Average cost of the securities sold.

e) The company has designated the securities as financial assets at "fair value through Statement of Profit or loss". Such designations are

f) Considered by the Company to eliminate/ significantly reduce measurement / recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise. These instruments are measured at fair value and changes therein are recognized in the Statement of Profit or Loss.

vi. Stock In Trade:

a) Shares are valued at cost price. Cost is considered on Weighted Average Basis.

b) Units of Mutual Funds (Exchange traded funds) are valued at cost or market value whichever is lower.

vii. Retirement Benefits

None of the employees is covered under the provisions of the provident Fund, Family Pension Fund, or the Payment of Gratuity Act, during the year.

viii. Taxation:

Tax expense companies of current tax and deferred tax. Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities, using the applicable tax rates. Deferred income tax reflect the current period timing differences between taxable income and accounting income for the period and reversal of timing differences of earlier years/period. Deferred tax assets are recognized only the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient future income will be available excepted that deferred tax assets, In case there are unabsorbed depreciation or losses, are recognized if there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available to the release the same.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates and tax law that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date.

ix. Provisions and Contingencies:

The Company creates a provision when there is present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably will not, require an outflow of resources. When there is a possible obligation or a present obligation in respect of which the likelihood of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.

Provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. If it is no longer probable that the outflow of resources would be required to settle the obligation, the provision is reversed.

Contingent assets are not recognized in the financial statements. However, contingent assets are assessed continually and if it is virtually certain that an economic benefit will arise, the asset and related income are recognized in the period in which the change occurs.

x. 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 which the asset belongs to, is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. If at the balance sheet date there is an indication that a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is reflected at the recoverable amount subject to a maximum of depreciable historical cost.

xi. Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders (after deducting preference dividends and attributable taxes) by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. The weighted average numbers of equity shares outstanding during the year are adjusted for events of bonus issue to existing shareholders & share split. For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profits attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of share outstanding are adjusted for the effect of all dilutive potential equity shares from the exercise of options on unissued share capital. The number of equity shares is the aggregate of the weighted average number of equity shares and the weighted average number of equity shares, which would be issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares into equity shares. Options on unissued equity shares are deemed to have been converted into equity shares.

xii. Derivative Financial Instruments

As per the institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI) announcement , accounting for derivative contracts , if any, other than those covered under AS 11 , are marked to market on a portfolio basis, and the loss is charged to income statement. Net gains are ignored.

xiii. Operating Cycle

All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per each Company''s normal operating cycle & other criteria set out in the Revised Sch.VI to Act.

xiv. Sundry Debtors/Loans and Advances

Sundry Debtors and Loans and advances are stated after making adequate provisions for doubtful balances.

xv. Expenditure

Expenses are accounted on accrual basis and provision is made for all known losses and liabilities.


Mar 31, 2014

I. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements:

The accompanying financial statements are consistently prepared under the historical cost convention, on the accrual basis of accounting and comply with the accounting standards as notified under the Companies Act, 1956, read with the General Circular 15/2013 dated 13th September, 2013 of the Ministry of the corporate affairs in respect of section 133 of the companies act,2013 and in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles, the provisions of the Companies Act and regulations of RBI India to the extent applicable.

ii. Use of Estimates:

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with the generally accepted accounting principles requires the management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The estimates and assumptions used in the accompanying financial statements are based upon management''s evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as of the date of the financial statements. Actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing the accompanying financial statements. Any differences of actual results to such estimates are recognized in the period in which the results are known/materialized.

iii. Fixed Assets & Depreciation

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation thereon. The cost of fixed assets comprises purchase price and any attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use. The Company provides pro-rata depreciation from the date on which asset is acquired/put to use. In respect of assets sold, pro-rata depreciation is provided up to the date on which the asset is sold. On all assets, except as mentioned below, depreciation has been provided using the Straight Line method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

a) Assets costing Rs. 5,000/- or less are fully depreciated in the year of purchase.

b) Improvements to leased Assets are depreciated over the initial period of lease. Expenditure which are attributable to Construction of a project are included as part of the cost of the construction project during construction period and Included under capital work in progress which is allocated to the respective fixed assets on the completion of the Construction period.

iv. Borrowing Cost:

Interest and other costs in connection with the borrowing of the funds to the extent related/ attributed to the acquisition/ construction of qualifying fixed assets are capitalized up to the date when such assets are ready for its intended use and other borrowing costs are charged to Profit & Loss account.

v. Investments:

Investments are classified into long-term investments and current investments. Investments that are intended to be held for one year or more are classified as long-term investments and investments that are intended to be held for less than one year are classified as current investments. Long term investments are valued at cost. Provision for diminution in value of long term investments is made if in the opinion of management such a decline is other than temporary. Current investments are valued at cost or market/fair value, whichever is lower.

Units of Mutual Funds (Non-Exchange traded funds) are valued at cost or market value whichever is lower. Net asset value of units declared by mutual funds is considered as market value for non-exchange traded Mutual Funds.

vi. Revenue Recognition:

a) Interest Income is recognized on the time proportionate basis starting from the date of disbursement of loan. In case of Non Performing Assets, interest income is recognized on receipt basis, as per NBFC Prudential norms. Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive payment is established.

b) Income from investment in Private Equity Funds ("the fund"), is booked as and when the same is distributed by the Fund Return of capital contribution is reduced from the original cost of investment.

c) Income from arbitrage and trading in securities and derivatives comprises profit/loss on sale of securities/currency held as stock-in-trade and profit/loss on related derivative instruments.

d) Profit/loss on sale of securities is determined based on the Weighted Average cost of the securities sold.

e) The company has designated the securities as financial assets at "fair value through Statement of Profit or loss". Such designations are considered by the Company to eliminate/significantly reduce measurement/recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise. These instruments are measured at fair value and changes therein are recognised in the Statement of Profit or Loss.

vii. Stock In Trade:

a) Shares are valued at cost price. Cost is considered on Weighted Average Basis.

b) Units of Mutual Funds (Exchange traded funds) are valued at cost or market value whichever is lower.

viii. Retiremenet Benefits

None of the employees is covered under the provisions of the provident Fund, Family Pension Fund,or the Payment of Gratuity Act, during year.

ix. Taxation:

Income-tax expense comprises current tax (i.e. amt. of tax for the period determined in accordance with IT Law), deferred tax charge or credit (reflecting the tax effect of timing differences between accounting income and taxable income for the period).

Current Tax: Provision for current tax is made on the basis of estimated taxable income for the accounting year in accordance with I.T. Act, 1961.

Deferred taxation: The deferred tax charge or credit and the corresponding deferred tax liabilities and assets are recognized using the tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that the asset can be realised in future; however, where there is unabsorbed depreciation or carried forward loss under taxation laws, deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is a virtual certainty of realisation of the assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed as at each balance sheet date and written down or written-up to reflect the amount that is reasonable/virtually certain to be realised.

Minimum Alternate Tax: In case the company is liable to pay income tax u/s 115 JB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, the amount of tax paid in excess of normal income tax is recognized as asset (MAT credit Entitlement) only if there is convincing evidence for realization of such asset during the specified period. MAT credit entitlement is reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.

x. Provisions and Contingencies:

The Company creates a provision when there is present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably will not, require an outflow of resources. When there is a possible obligation or a present obligation in respect of which the likelihood of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.

Provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. If it is no longer probable that the outflow of resources would be required to settle the obligation, the provision is reversed.

Contingent assets are not recognized in the financial statements. However, contingent assets are assessed continually and if it is virtually certain that an economic benefit will arise, the asset and related income are recognized in the period in which the change occurs.

xi. 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 which the asset belongs to, is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. If at the balance sheet date there is an indication that a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is reflected at the recoverable amount subject to a maximum of depreciable historical cost.

xii. Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders (after deducting preference dividends and attributable taxes) by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. The weighted average numbers of equity shares outstanding during the year are adjusted for events of bonus issue to existing shareholders & share split. For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profits attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of share outstanding are adjusted for the effect of all dilutive potential equity shares from the exercise of options on unissued share capital. The number of equity shares is the aggregate of the weighted average number of equity shares and the weighted average number of equity shares, which would be issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares into equity shares. Options on unissued equity shares are deemed to have been converted into equity shares.

xiii. Derivative Financial Instruments

As per the institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI) announcement, accounting for derivative contracts, if any, other than those covered under AS 11, are marked to market on a portfolio basis, and the loss is charged to income statement. Net gains are ignored.

xiv. Operating Cycle

All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per each Company''s normal operating cycle & other criteria set out in the Revised Sch. VI to Act.

xv. Sundry Debtors/Loans and Advances

Sundry Debtors and Loans and advances are stated after making adequate provisions for doubtful balances

xvi. Expenditure

Expenses are accounted on accrual basis and provision is made for all known losses and liabilities.

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