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Notes to Accounts of NMDC Ltd.

Mar 31, 2018

1.1 Basis of preparation

(a) Statement of compliance

The standalone financial statements has been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (“Ind AS”) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2016 and 2017 and other relevant provisions of the Act.

(b) Basis of measurement

The standalone financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost convention and on an accrual basis, except for the following material items that have been measured at fair value as required by relevant Ind AS:

i) Certain financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value (refer accounting policy on financial instruments);

ii) Defined benefit and other long-term employee benefits.

(c) Functional and presentation currency The standalone financial statements are presented in Indian rupees, which is the functional currency of the Company and the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. All financial information presented in Indian rupees has been rounded to the nearest crore except share and per share data.

(d) Use of estimates and judgement

The preparation of standalone financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on a periodic basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

1.2. Reconciliation of Depreciation and Amortisation as per Statement of Profit and Loss:

1. Lease hold land measuring 3021.35 sq. mtrs. (Previous year 3021.35 sq mtrs) has been taken from Vizag Port Trust authorities for construction of Regional Office Building and the Lease Deed has expired on 11.07.2012. Lease hold land measuring 1431.32 sq. mtrs. (Previous year 1431.32 sq. mtrs) has been taken from Vizag Port Trust authorities for construction of Screening Plant at Port Area and the lease deed has expired on 17.06.2010. Action is on hand to renew the lease periods of the above lands. However, the rents have been accounted till 31-03-2018.

2. The value of land of 155.55 hectares taken over from District Industries Centre, Jagdalpur for construction of Steel Plant near Nagarnar has not been brought into the books as the amount payable is not ascertainable in the absence of any demand from the concerned authorities.

3. Formal agreements / Transfer deeds remain to be executed in respect of the following:

(a) Renewal of Mining Leases at Deposit 10 (Float Ore) & Panna (supplementary lease) & Donimalai.

(b) Lease deeds in respect of parts of land for township at Bacheli Complex, Kirandul Complex and Panna Project.

(c) Mining lease to the extent of 33.58 hectares (Mining area) and 19.42 hectares (Plant area) of Silica Sand Plant near Lalapur (Allahabad).

(d) Lease in respect of a portion of the total land at R&D Center measuring 9.12 acres has expired during Feb 07 (6.66 acres) and the balance in Feb 2010 (2.46 acres). The process of renewal of the lease is under progress.

(e) Only Provisional allotment letters issued for the land to the extent of 13.43 acres purchased from M/s APIIC at Industrial park, Paloncha. However, on physical survey found only 11.35 acres of land. No effect is given in books, pending confirmation from M/s APIIC.

(f) Land to the extent of 26.39 acres purchased at Patancheru, Hyderabad from the Official Liquidator of Allwyn Watches Ltd. However, on physical survey found only 24.23 acres of land.

No effect is given in books, pending confirmation from the Official Liquidator of Allwyn Watches Ltd.

(g) Land at Raipur to the extent of 57,432.99 Sq. Ft. has been acquired from Chhattisgarh Housing Board, however as per the actual land measurement taken by surveyor the total land

5. During the year following are the major capitalization :

a) Rs.508.91 crore in respect of the Pellet plant at Donimalai Iron Ore Mines in Karnataka. Total capitalisation upto the current year Rs.575.18 crore.

b) Rs.359.24 crore in respect of the Kumar Swamy Iron Ore Mines at Donimalai in Karnataka. Total Capitalisation upto the year Rs.425.88 Crore.

6. During the year 2017-18 a review of residual and useful life of PPE was done and as per the review there is no change recommended. The Useful life of all the PPE is as per schedule II except for the following PPE whose life as given under is determined as per technical assessment.

Addl. Notes :

1) No new shares were issued, during the current year.

2) Board of Directors of the company in its meeting held on 7th June 2016 approved buyback of 80,08,25,526 equity shares @ Rs.94/- for an aggregate consideration of Rs.7,527.76 crore. The buyback offer of shares was closed on 30th September 2016 and the process for buyback was completed on 10th October 2016. The buyback offer was fully subscribed.

3) Terms/Rights attached to equity shares :

The company has only one class of equity shares having par value of Re.1/- each and each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share.

4) The details of shares in the company held by each shareholder holding more than 5% shares :

The Company has issued letter of comfort in favour of International Coal Venture (P) Limited (ICVL) in furtherance for providing Corporate Guarantee of US$ 30 Mn by them to EXIM Bank on behalf of Minas De BengaLimitada, Mozambique (Borrower), a downstream operating subsidiary of ICVL, New Delhi in respect of short term working capital loan. The said letter of comfort does not in any way constitute the guarantee or security by the Company of the duties of the borrower to meet its obligation under the said facility.

1.3: Disputed Claims under Income Tax Act.

The Hon’ble ITAT has delivered the orders in favour of the company on the subject matter of alleged under invoicing pertaining to the Financial Years 2006-07 to 2009-10. The Department has filed appeals before the Hon’ble High Court and pending its decision, the amount of demands Rs.1,207.14 Crore (Previous year Rs.1,207.14 Crore including interest) is included under contingent liability.

1.4: Disputed claims under ‘ Karnataka Forest Act:

Government of Karnataka had introduced Forest Development Tax (FDT), to pay @ 12% on the sale value of iron ore with effect from 27.08.2008. NMDC preferred an appeal before Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka and the court passed an interim order directing the Company to pay 50% of FDT, consisting of 25% in cash and balance 25% in the form of Bank Guarantee. As against the total FDT demand of Rs.487.27 Crore ( from August 2008 to Sep-2011), the Company has deposited an amount of Rs.121.84 Crore (25%) in cash which has been shown as amount recoverable and submitted a bank guarantee for similar amount. An amount of ‘365.43 Crore (balance 50% amount of Rs.243.69 Crore plus Rs.128.84 Crore paid and accounted as amount recoverable) is included under disputed claims at 1.1.A. The amount of Rs.121.84 Crore for which BG was given is included under contingent liability on BGs’ at 1.2.

Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka vide order dated 03.12.2015 has quashed the orders of Government of Karnataka levying the FDT and ordered refund of the tax collected within three months and accordingly the Company has lodged refund claims. However, Government of Karnataka has filed a Special Leave Petition with Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, challenging the orders of Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka. Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has accepted the same and imposed stay on refund of the FDT amount.

Meanwhile Karnataka State Govt. had enacted Karnataka Forest (Amendment) Act 2016 vide Gazette notification dated 27.07.2016. The amendment substituted the word ‘Tax’ in the principal act to ‘Fee’ w.e.f 16th day of Aug 2008. Based on this the Monitoring Committee had started billing the Forest Development Fee in its invoices. Meanwhile consumers in Karnataka had filed separate Writ Petitions in Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka on the above. Karnataka High Court vide its order dated 20th Sept. 2016, had ordered that State Govt may restrain from collecting FDF during the pendency of the writ petition, subject to the condition of furnishing bank guarantee in respect of 25% of the demand in relation to future transactions. Karnataka State Govt. had approached Hon’ble Supreme Court on this. Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its order dated 13.02.2017 modified the order of High Court of Karnataka and ordered for payment of 50% of the demanded amount and furnish Bond for balance amount.

The amount billed by the monitoring committee amounting to ‘93.85 crore (previous year Rs.110.28 crore) towards newly introduced FDF has been accounted under sales revenue. However, the Karnataka High Court vide its judgement dated 4th October 2017 has declared the Karnataka Forests (Amendment) Act, 2016 which was introduced for collection of Forest Development Fee (FDF) as unconstitutional. No FDF is collected nor paid with effect from 5th October 2017.

2.1.1. Segment Reporting as per Ind - AS-108

A. Basis for segmentation

An operating segment is a component of the company that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses and for which discrete financial information is available. All operating segments’ operating results are reviewed regularly by the Board of Directors to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance.

The company has two reportable segments, as described below, which are the company’s strategic business units. These business units offer different products and services, and are managed separately because they require different technology and marketing strategies. For each of the business units, the company’s Board reviews internal management reports on a periodic basis.

The following summary describes the operations in each of the company’s reportable segments:

B. Information about reportable segments

Information regarding the results of each reportable segment is included below. Performance is measured based on segment profit (before tax), segment revenue and segment capital employed as included in the internal management reports that are reviewed by the board of directors. Segment profit is used to measure performance as management believes that such information is the most relevant in evaluating the results of certain segments relative to other entities that operate within these industries. Inter-segment pricing is determined on an arm’s length basis.

2.1.2 Accounting policies, change in Accounting Estimates and Errors ( As per Ind-AS 8):

I. Revision to existing Accounting Policies

a. Change proposed in the existing Accounting Policy on ‘Revenue Recognition’ Para 1(1.2)(xi)(b): In case of spot auction under electronic mode, the sale is recognized on conclusion of the auction and receipt of money as against the earlier practice of recognizing sales on conclusion of auction.

The said revision has an impact of reduction in turnover of Rs.8.79 crore along with the reduction in the profit to the extent of Rs.5.96 crore.

b. Treatment of Enabling Assets: Under PPE 1.2(v)(b)

“Expenditure incurred on any facility, the ownership of which is not vested with the company, but the incurrence of which is essential in bringing an asset/projects of NMDC to the location and condition necessary to be capable of operating in the manner intended by the management, shall be capitalized as a part of the overall cost of the said asset/project. Else the same shall be charged to revenue.”

No impact in the financials as the treatment of enabling assets as mentioned in the policy is already in practice. The same is added to Accounting Policy to bring in clarity.

c. Prepaid Expenses: 1.2(xix)

Expenses are accounted under prepaid expenses only when the amount relating to the unexpired period exceeds rupees Two crore in each case.

The addition of the said policy has resulted in increase in the current year expenses by Rs.8.16 crores with a corresponding decrease in profit.

d. Restatement of earliest prior period financials on material error/omissions 1.2 (xx)

The value of error and omissions is construed to be material for restating the opening balances of assets and liabilities and equity for the earliest prior period presented if the amount in each case of earlier period income/expenses exceeds 1.0% of the previous year turnover of the company.

This policy is introduced for more clarity on recognising material prior period errors. During the current year there is nil impact in the financials as there are no material prior period errors and omissions recognised.

II. Ind AS issued but not yet effective: The Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2018 has been notified containing the following:

a. Ind AS 115- Revenue from Contracts with Customers : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified this standard to be effective from 1st April 2018. The objective of this standard is to give enhanced disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The core principle of this Standard is that an entity shall recognise revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.

The Company intends to adopt this standard w.e.f 1st April 2018. The effect on adoption of this standard is expected to be insignificant.

b. Appendix B to Ind AS 21, foreign currency transactions and advance consideration: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified this standard to be effective from 1st April 2018. This standard clarifies the date of the transaction for the purpose of determining the exchange rate to use on initial recognition of the related asset, expense or income, when an entity has received or paid advance consideration in a foreign currency.

The Company intends to adopt this standard w.e.f 1st April 2018. The effect of this on financial statements is expected to be insignificant.

D: Key Management Personnel: (Directors) as on 31/03/2018 Directors :

1. Shri N.Baijendra Kumar CMD w.e.f 6th Sep. 2017

2. Shri R. Sridharan CMD w.e.f 7th Dec 2016 to 5th Sep. 2017

3. Dr. Narendra K Nanda Director (Technical)

4. Dr T R K Rao Director (Commercial)

5. Shri P K Satpathy Director (Production)

6. Shri D S Ahluwalia Director (Finance) up to 30th April 2018

7. Shri Sandeep Tula Director (Personnel)

Company Secretary :

Sri A.S Pardha Saradhi

The Company has so far deposited an amount of ‘639.61 Crore (previous year 638.64 crore) with Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) for acquisition of land for setting up of Steel plant at Karnataka. The amount is included under Advances to Subsidiaries under the note 2.4.2.

Board in its meeting held on 28/11/2014 deliberated that the land purchased in respect of Karnataka Steel plant shall be purchased in the name of new subsidiary company to be floated for the purpose of setting up of Steel Plant.Subsequent to the incorporation of wholly owned subsidiary Karnataka Vijayanagar Steel Limited, (KVSL) based on request, the Government of Karnataka vide its order no. CI 264 SPI 2009, Bengaluru dated 10/07/2015 has approved the proposal of the Company to transfer the Project in favour of Karnataka Vijayanagar Steel Limited (KVSL) a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

KIADB has vide its letter dated KIADB/BALLARI/D0/PC/714/2017-18 dated 11.01.2018 handed over the possession of land measuring 2857.54 acres to KVSL. However, KIADB has not considered the extent of land utilised for the widening work of existing NH-63 by concerned authority which is passing through few survey numbers of our acquired private land. Subsequent to this rectification, the execution of agreement and registration of private land shall be taken up. Pending rectification, the land is capitalised in the books of KVSL.

2.1.3 Accounting for Deferred Taxes on income (Ind-As-12) : Necessary details have been disclosed in note no: 2.5.

2.1.4 Discontinuing Operations (IndAS-105) :

On 25/02/2008 the Board of directors had announced a plan to dispose off the plant and machinery of Silica Sand Project, Lalapur which is included in the segment of “Other minerals and services.” Pending disposal, the unit is kept under care & maintenance.

2.1.5 Intangible Assets (IndAS-38) : R&D

The Research & Development expenditure, charged to Statement of Profit & Loss during the year is Rs.22.03 crore (previous year Rs.20.30 crore), including expenditure of Rs.0.83 crore (previous year Rs.1.47crore) on feasibility studies.

The amount of revenue expenditure incurred at Research & Development unit, Hyderabad is as under:

2.1.6 Impairment of Assets (IndAS - 36):

The impairment of assets has been reviewed during the year in respect of the following cash generating units, included under the segment ‘Other Minerals and Services’ and decided to maintain same status:

1. The Recoverable amount of the assets of SSP, Lalapur unit has been arrived at considering the ‘value in use’. Since the value in use has resulted in negative cash flows, the recoverable amount has been taken as nil without applying any discount rate.

2. In the case of SAF plant at the Sponge Iron Unit, the impairment is based on net selling price as assessed by the approved Valuer.

3. The validity of the forest clearance of Panna Supplementary mining lease is up to 30-06-2015. As per the provisions of Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act 2015 and circular dated 01-04-2015 issued by MoEFCC the above mining lease shall be deemed to have been extended up to 30-06-2020 and accordingly the operations of the project are continued beyond 30-06-2015.

2.1.7 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets (IndAS-37) :

Necessary details in regard to provisions have been disclosed in notes 2.14,2.17 & 2.31.

2.2 :Disclosure as required under Regulation 34(3) and 53(f) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015

2.2.1 Loans and advances in the nature of loans to Subsidiaries/Jvs’ where there is no repayment schedule or no interest :

2.2.2 There are no Investments by the loanees as mentioned in 2.36.1 in the shares of NMDC Ltd.

2.2.3 No Loans and Advances were given to the Associate Companies.

2.2.4 There are no loans and advances in the nature of loans to firms/companies in which directors are interested except as stated above.

2.3. Others:

2.3.1 Service tax on Royalty:

The Central Govt vide circular dated 13th April 2016 (Sl no 9) clarified the applicability of service tax payable on Royalty wef 1.4.2016. The company has contended before the Hon’ble High Courts of Karnataka ,Chhattisgarh & Madhyapradesh. The Chhattisgarh High Court has permitted NMDC to withdraw the case with liberty to pursue the matter before the concerned authority by filing a reply. The Madhya Pradesh High court has granted stay. The Karnataka High Court, initially granted stay but subsequently vacated the stay and dismissed the petition.

Considering the stay given by Supreme court in one of the cases on similar matter, the company has filed fresh ‘Writs’ in the High Courts of Chhattisgarh & Karnataka. The company has also filed transfer petitions before Hon’ Supreme Court seeking transfer of the cases with Chhattisgarh High Court & Madhya Pradesh High Court. Hon’ble Supreme Court has not admitted the transfer petition with respect to the case with Chhattisgarh High Court. However with regard to case with Madhya Pradesh High Court, Hon’ble Supreme Court has granted permission to withdraw the transfer petition with liberty to draw the attention of the High Court to the pendency of similar matter(s) before the Hon Supreme Court.

Pending the outcome of above actions, the company has provided for the liability of Rs.249.82 crore (previous year Rs.166.65 crore) towards Service Tax on Royalty and interest.

2.3.2. Mine Closure Obligation:

The liability to meet the obligation of mine closure and restoration of environment as per Mines & Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 (MMDR 1957) at the time of closure of the mine has been estimated on the basis of technical assessment and charged to Statement of Profit and Loss on the basis of Run of Mine ore production of the mine. The Liability is been remitted to a fund maintained for this purpose.

A review of the mine closure obligation has been made during the year 2017-18 and the Liability of Rs.103.64 crore (previous year Rs.258.50 crore) has been provided during the year.

2.3.3 Enabling Facilities:

During the year the Company has paid Rs.150 crore towards doubling of Railway lines owned by Railways between Kirandul-Jagdalpur and Rs.140 crore towards Jagdalpur-Ambagon , which is required for augmentation of evacuation facility of Bailadila Sector. In addition to above certain amounts were also paid to Railways for other works on railway properties. An amount of Rs.172.80 Crore utilised for the above purpose during the year 2017-18 (previous year Rs.176.72 Crore) is included in ‘Other Expenses’.

2.3.4 Impairment of Investment in JKMDC Ltd

A decision was earlier taken to go ahead with setting up of 30000TPA dead burnt magnesite plant at Panthal, Jammu. Environment clearance was granted vide Ministry of Environment & Forests (MOEF) vide their letter dated 03.05.2011. Major works were awarded during 2015-16. However MOEF vide their letter dated 28.10.2016 had withdrawn the environment clearance granted earlier and all the works have been suspended. As there appears to be no immediate sign of resumption of activity, the Equity amount of Rs.28.51 crore and Advances to an extent of Rs.13.86 crore (adjusted for free cash & bank balance) has been provided for during the previous year 2016-17. Status quo maintained for 2017-18.

2.3.5 Disinvestment of NISP:

The Govt of India has accorded ‘in principle’ approval for strategic disinvestment of Nagarnar Steel Plant of NMDC Limited on 27.10.2016.Transaction Advisor (TA), Legal Advisor (LA) & Asset Valuer (AV) are appointed. However, the process of disinvestment has been deferred.

2.3.6 Property, Plant & Equipment (PPE)

As per Ind AS 16 items such as spare parts, stand by equipment’s and service equipment’s are to be capitalized when they meet the definition of PPE and are expected to be used for more than one accounting year. After review of the inventory values and its consumption patterns in the major production Units, Company based on materiality has fixed a threshold limit of Rs.20 Lakhs for such spare parts, stand by equipment’s and service equipment’s meeting the definition of PPE. On issue of said PPE, the WDV is charged to depreciation and the life is restricted to the life of the principal asset.

2.3.7 DMF & NMET:

As per the Gazette Notification dated 27th March 2015 enacting the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2015 and subsequent notifications dated 17th Sept 2015 and 14th Aug 2015 for contribution to District Mineral Foundation (DMF) & National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET), the Company was required to pay 30% of royalty towards DMF and 2% of royalty towards NMET with effect from 12th Jan 2015 respectively.

The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has in its judgement dated 13.10.2017 clarified that “DMF is required to be made by the holder of a mining lease or a prospecting licence-cum-mining lease in the case of minerals other than coal, lignite and sand for stowing with effect from 17th September, 2015 when the rates were prescribed by the Central Government”. Subsequent to this, Company has withdrawn the excess provision made towards DMF for the period from 12th Jan 2015 to 16th September 2015 and returned/adjusted the amount collected from customers. On account of this a net amount of Rs.144.30 Croreis shown as Exceptional item in Profit and Loss Account.

With regard to NMET, Company has made the payment w.e.f 12.01.2015. Moreover, the judgement of Supreme court dated 13.10.2017 is silent hence status quo is maintained. Since the rates for NMET were declared in the MMDR Act itself and Supreme court judgement is silent on its applicability, payment made by the Company with effect from 12.01.2015 is deemed to be in order.

In the State of Karnataka Central Empowered Committee (CEC) constituted by the Hon’ble Supreme court of India, has vide letter no. 01.12.2015, directed Monitoring Committee, conducting e-auctions not to recover the above levies from the buyers in the e-auction and accordingly the amounts not been accounted as part of sales.

2.3.8 Mining issues at Donimalai complex in Karnataka:

The monitoring Committee has retained 10% of sale proceeds for the period from 04/10/2011 to 31/03/2018 amounting to Rs.1,685.22 crore (previous year Rs.1,350.01 Crore) pending finalisation of R&R plan. The amount is included under “Trade Receivables”.

The Rehabilitation and Reclamation (R&R) plan prepared by ICFRE and submitted to Central Empowered Committee appointed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India was considered and approved. However the Monitoring Committee has not yet released the balance payment as the issue is still pending with the Hon’ble supreme court of India. Based on the subsequent events, Company has reviewed the reasonability of realization of the 10% of the sales proceeds considered under the trade receivables from Monitoring Committee and under Ind AS 109, has provided for 100% of the said amount.

2.3.9 GST issue on Sales through Monitoring Committee

Post GST 1st July 2017, for sales through Monitoring Committee (MC), GST invoices were raised by Donimalai unit on MC as per the requirement of the GST Act. It was expected that MC shall raise GST invoices on the customers and utilize the input tax credit of the GST billed by NMDC and payback the GST to NMDC. However, for the period from 1st July 2017 to 30th Sept 2017 MC has not acknowledged the invoices raised by NMDC and has paid the GST of Rs.45.73 Crore collected from customers to the Exchequer without utilizing the input tax credit of GST billed by NMDC. This amount stands receivable in the books of Donimalai. Efforts are on to recover the amount from MC. Pending clarity on the issue of recovery of this amount, no provision has been made in the books of accounts of the year 2017-18. However, from 1st October 2017 Donimalai has been raising bill directly on the customers as per the Hon’ble Supreme Court direction.

2.3.10 Other issues:

The Company has been legally advised that there is no impact of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India judgement with reference to the writ petition (Civil) no. 114 of 2014 dated 2nd August 2017 on NMDC. However, in case it is found applicable to NMDC at a later date, it may impact the profits of the company.

2.3.11 CSR Expenditure :

a) Gross amount required to be spent by the company during the year is Rs.121.02 crore (2% of the last three years average PBT ‘6050.93 crore).(Previous Year Rs.160.22 crore (2% of the last three years average PBT Rs.8010.77 crore).

b) Amount spent during the year on account of CSR activities is Rs.169.37 crore.( Previous Year Rs.174.18 crore)

2.3.12 General:

i. The company owns certain office space at New Delhi. It is not the company’s intention to hold the property for a long term for capital appreciation nor for rental purpose. Hence the same is not treated as Investment Property and included under PPE.

ii. Some of the balances appearing under Trade receivables, Trade payables, advances, Security deposits and other payables are subject to confirmations.

iii. Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/ rearranged wherever considered necessary so as to confirm to the classification of the current year.

(1) Assets that are not financial assets (such as receivables from statutory authorities, prepaid expenses, advances paid and certain other receivables) as of 31 March 2018, and 1 April 2017, respectively, are not included.

(2) Other liabilities that are not financial liabilities (such as statutory dues payable, advances from customers and certain other accruals) as of 31 March 2018, and 1 April 2017, respectively, are not included.

The carrying amounts of above financial assets and liabilties are considered to be same as their fair values, due to their short-term nature.

Note No: 2.3.13 Financial Risk Management a) Risk management framework

The Company’s Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company’s risk management framework. The Board of Directors has established the Risk Management Committee, which is responsible for developing and monitoring the Company’s risk management policies. The committee reports regularly to the Board of Directors on its activities.

The Company’s risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company’s activities. The Company, through its training and management standards and procedures, aims to maintain a disciplined and constructive control environment in which all employees understand their roles and obligations.

The Board of Directors monitors the compliance with the Company’s risk management policies and procedures, and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks faced by the Company.

The Company has exposure to the following risks arising from financial instruments:

A. Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer contract, leading to a financial loss. The Company is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities (primarily trade receivables) and deposits with banks.

(a) Trade receivables

The Company sales are generally based on advance payments and through LC’s. The trade receivables in the books are mainly on account of credit sales to M/s RINL Limited, CPSE under the Ministry of Steel and the Sales of Iron Ore in the State of Karantaka which is through Montoring Committee (MC) appointed by Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.

Expected credit loss for trade receivables under simplified approach is detailed as per the below tables

The impairment provisions for trade receivables disclosed above are based on assumptions about risk of default and expected loss rates.

(b) Financial instruments and cash deposits

Credit risk from balances with banks is managed by the Company’s treasury department in accordance with DPE guidelines & Company’s policy. Investments of surplus funds are made only with scheduled commercial banks having a minimum networth of Rs.500 Crore within limits assigned to each bank and Debt based mutual funds of public sector AMCs. The limits are reviewed by the Company’s Board of Directors on an annual basis. The limits are set to minimise the concentration of risks and therefore mitigate financial loss through counterparty’s potential failure to make payments.

B. Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Company’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when they are due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company’s reputation.

Typically the Company ensures that it has sufficient cash on demand to meet expected operational expenses for a period of 60 days, including the servicing of financial obligations; this excludes the potential impact of extreme circumstances that cannot reasonably be predicted, such as natural disasters. In addition, the Company has taken fund based limits with banks to meet its short term financial obligations.

i. Financing arrangements

The Company has access to the following undrawn borrowing facilities at the end of reporting period

C. Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates will affect the Company’s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while optimising the return.

(i) Foreign currency risk

Since majority of the company’s operations are being carried out in India and since all the material balances are denominated in its functional currency, the company does not carry any material exposure to currency fluctuation risk.

The Company’s exposure to foreign currencies is minimal and hence no sensitivity analysis is presented.

(ii) Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The company quite often bridges its short term cash flow mismatch by availing working capital loans from banks against its fixed deposits. Such loans have a very short tenure and the interest rate on such loans is based upon the rates offered by banks on fixed deposits , increased by a few basis points. Since the interest rates on fixed deposits are fixed, the company does not have any interest rate risk on such loans availed on a loan to loan basis.

The Company’s exposure to interest rate risk is minimal and hence no sensitivity analysis is presented.

Note No. : 2.3.14 Capital Management

a) Risk management

The primary objective of the Company’s capital management is to maximise the shareholder value. The Company’s objectives when managing the capital are to safeguard their ability to continue as a going concern, so that they can continue to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders.

The Board’s policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future development of the business. The Board of Directors and senior management monitors the return on capital, which the Company defines as result from operating activities divided by total shareholders’ equity.

For the purpose of the Company’s capital management, capital includes issued equity capital and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity holders the company has no external borrowings as on 31st March 2018.


Mar 31, 2017

The Company’s standalone financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 are the first interim standalone financial statements prepared in accordance with Ind AS.

The adoption of Ind AS was carried out in accordance with Ind AS 101, using April 1, 2015 as the transition date. Ind AS 101 requires that all Ind AS standards and interpretations that are effective for the first Ind AS Standalone Financial Statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, be applied consistently and retrospectively for all fiscal years presented.

All applicable Ind AS have been applied consistently and retrospectively wherever required. The resulting difference between the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities in the standalone financial statements under both Ind AS and Indian GAAP as of the transition date have been recognized directly in equity at the transition date.

1.1 Basis of Preparation

(a) Statement of Compliance

The standalone financial statements has been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (“Ind AS”) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2016 and other relevant provisions of the Act.

For all the periods up to and including the year ended March 31, 2016 the Company prepared its financial statements in accordance with accounting standards notified under the section 133 of the Companies Act 2013, read together with paragraph 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 (Indian GAAP). These financial statements are the first, the Company has prepared in accordance with Ind AS. Refer to note on transition to Ind AS for information on how the Company adopted Ind AS.

(b) Basis of measurement

The standalone financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost convention and on an accrual basis, except for the following material items that have been measured at fair value as required by relevant Ind AS:

i. Certain financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value (refer accounting policy on financial instruments);

ii. Defined benefit and other long-term employee benefits.

(c) Functional and presentation currency

The standalone financial statements are presented in Indian rupees, which is the functional currency of the Company and the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. All financial information presented in Indian rupees has been rounded to the nearest crore except share and per share data.

(d) Use of estimates and judgement

The preparation of standalone financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on a periodic basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

1. Lease hold land measuring 3021.35 sq. mtrs. (Previous year 3,021.35 sq mtrs) has been taken from Vizag Port Trust authorities for construction of Regional Office Building and the Lease Deed has expired on 11.07.2012. Lease hold land measuring 1431.32 sq. mtrs. (Previous year 1431.32 sq. mtrs) has been taken from Vizag Port Trust authorities for construction of Screening Plant at Port Area and the lease deed has expired on 17.06.2010. Action is on hand to renew the lease periods of the above lands. However, the rents have been accounted till 31-03-2017.

2. The value of land of 155.55 hectares taken over from District Industries Centre, Jagdalpur for construction of Steel Plant near Nagarnar has not been brought into the books as the amount payable is not ascertainable in the absence of any demand from the concerned authorities.

3. Formal agreements / Transfer deeds remain to be executed in respect of the following:

(a) Renewal of Mining Leases at Deposit 10 (Float Ore) & Panna (supplementary lease) & Donimalai.

(b) Lease deeds in respect of parts of land for township at Bacheli Complex, Kirandul Complex and Panna Project.

(c) Mining lease to the extent of 33.58 hectares (Miming area) and 19.42 hectares (Plant area) of Silica Sand Plant near Lalapur (Allahabad).

(d) Lease in respect of a portion of the total land at R&D Center measuring 9.12 acres has expired during Feb 07 (6.66 acres) and the balance in Feb 2010 (2.46 acres). The process of renewal of the lease is under progress.

(e) Only Provisional allotment letters issued for the land to the extent of 13.43 acres purchased from M/s APIIC at Industrial Park, Paloncha. However, on physical survey found only 11.35 acres of land. No effect is given in books, pending confirmation from M/s APIIC.

(f) Land to the extent of 26.39 acres purchased at Patancheru, Hyderabad from the Official Liquidator of Allwyn Watches Ltd. However, on physical survey found only 24.23 acres of land. No effect is given in books, pending confirmation from the Official Liquidator of Allwyn Watches Ltd.

(g) Land at Raipur to the extent of 57,432.99 Sq. Ft. has been acquired from Chhattisgarh Housing Board, however as per the actual land measurement taken by surveyor the total land comes to 62,205.96 Sq. Ft. The registration formalities are in the process for the total land.

4. Reconciliation of Depreciation and Amortisation as per Statement of Profit and Loss:

1) No new shares were issued during the current year.

2) Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on 7th June 2016 approved buyback of 80,08,25,526 equity shares @ Rs.94/- for an aggregate consideration of Rs.7,527.76 Crore. The buyback offer of shares was closed on 30th September 2016 and the process for buyback was been completed on 10th October 2016. The buyback offer was fully subscribed.

3) Terms/Rights attached to equity shares :”The Company has only one class of equity shares having par value of Rs.1/- each and each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share.

4) The details of shares in the company held by each shareholder holding more than 5% shares :

The Hon’ble ITAT has delivered the orders in favour of the Company on the subject matter of alleged under invoicing pertaining to the Financial Years 2006-07 to 2009-10. The Department has filed appeals before the Hon’ble High Court and pending its decision, the amount of demands Rs 1207.14 Crore (Previous year Rs.1,652.54 Crore including interest) is included under contingent liability.

1.1: Disputed claims under’ Karnataka Forest Act:

Government of Karnataka had introduced Forest Development Tax (FDT), to pay @ 12% on the sale value of iron ore with effect from 27.08.2008. NMDC preferred an appeal before Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka and the court passed an interim order directing the Company to pay 50% of FDT, consisting of 25% in cash and balance 25% in the form of Bank Guarantee. Accordingly the Company has deposited an amount of Rs.121.84 Crore (previous year Rs.121.84 Crore) in cash against the said demand which has been shown under Short term Loans and Advances and submitted bank guarantee of similar amount. The balance liability of Rs.243.69 Crore (previous year Rs.243.69 Crore) is included under disputed claims -taxes etc., under 1.1A - Contingent Liabilities.

Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka vide order dated 03.12.2015 has quashed the orders of Government of Karnataka levying the FDT and ordered refund of the tax collected within three months and accordingly the Company has lodged refund claims. However, Government of Karnataka has filed a Special Leave Petition with Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, challenging the orders of Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka. Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has accepted the same and imposed stay on refund of the FDT amount.

Meanwhile Karnataka State Govt had enacted ‘Karnataka Forest (Amendment) Act 2016 vide Gazette notification dated 27.07.2016 . The amendment substituted the word ‘Tax’ in the principal act to ‘Fee’ wef 16th day of Aug 2008. Based on this the Monitoring Committee had started billing the Forest Development Fee in its invoices. Meanwhile consumers in Karnataka had filed separate Writ petitions in Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka on the above. Karnataka High Court vide its order dated 20th Sept 2016, had ordered that State Govt may restrain from collecting FDF during the pendency of the writ petition subject to the condition of furnishing the bank guarantee in respect of 25% of the demand in relation to future transactions. Karnataka State Govt had approached Hon’ble Supreme Court on this. Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its order dated 13.02.2017 had modified the order of Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka and ordered for payment of 50% of the demanded amount and furnish bond for balance amount.

The amount billed by the Monitoring Committee amounting to Rs.110.28 Crore towards newly introduced FDF has been accounted under Sales revenue. With regard to the earlier amounts the amount of Rs.243.69 Crore was included under disputed claims 1.1A. Since Rs.121.84 Crore paid was accounted under ‘Loans and Advances’, the same is now added to disputed claims under 1.1A totalling to Rs.365.53 Crore. The amount of Rs.121.84 Crore for which BG was given the same is included under ‘Contingent Liability on BG’s’ at 1.2.

Note-2.1 : Mining Issues at Donimalai Complex in Karnataka:

The Monitoring Committee has retained 10% of sale proceeds for the period from 04/1 0/201 1 to 31/03/2017 amounting to Rs.1,350 Crore (previous year Rs.1,105.05 Crore) pending finalisation of R&R plan. The amount is included under “Trade Receivables”.

The Rehabilitation and Reclamation (R&R) plan prepared by ICFRE and submitted to Central Empowered Committee appointed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India was considered and approved. However the Monitoring Committee has not yet released the balance payment as the issue is still pending with the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.

Based on the subsequent events, Company has reviewed the reasonability of realization of the 10% of the sales proceeds considered under the trade receivables from Monitoring Committee and under Ind AS 109, has provided for 100% of the said amount.

Interest on Outstanding Dues: As per the direction of Hon’ble Supreme Court, Monitoring Committee initially was to pay interest at the rate of 6% on the outstanding dues. However, Monitoring Committee vide its letter dt. 20.01.16 informed that it reduced the interest rate from 6% to 3% which is applicable retrospectively. Accordingly, the Company made reversal of Rs.47.66 Crore towards reduction in interest rate in the books. Thereby the total interest income receivable from Monitoring Committee as on 31.3.2017 is Rs.42.35 Crore which is included other financial assets.

Note-2.1.1 : Segment Reporting as per Ind-AS-108

A. Basis for segmentation

An operating segment is a component of the Company that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses and for which discrete financial information is available. All operating segments’ operating results are reviewed regularly by the Board of Directors to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance.

The Company has two reportable segments, as described below, which are the company’s strategic business units. These business units offer different products and services, and are managed separately because they require different technology and marketing strategies. For each of the business units, the company’s Board reviews internal management reports on a periodic basis.

The following summary describes the operations in each of the Company’s reportable segments:

B. Information about reportable segments

Information regarding the results of each reportable segment is included below. Performance is measured based on segment profit (before tax), segment revenue and segment capital employed as included in the internal management reports that are reviewed by the board of directors. Segment profit is used to measure performance as management believes that such information is the most relevant in evaluating the results of certain segments relative to other entities that operate within these industries. Inter-segment pricing is determined on an arm’s length basis.

* In the process of liquidation. Public notice has been issued by GOI, Ministry of Corporate affairs vide their notice dated 27.04.2017 to remove/strike off the name of the Company from the Registrar of Companies unless a cause is shown to the contrary within 30 days from the date of notice.

D: Key Management Personnel: (Directors) as on 31/03/2017

Directors :

1. Sri R. Sridharan (CMD w.e.f 7th Dec 2016 ) (*)

2. Smt. Bharathi S. Sihag (CMD up to 30th Nov 2016) (**)

3. Dr. Narendra K Nanda (Dir. Tech)

4. Dr. T R K Rao (Dir. Commercial) (***)

5. Sri P K Satpathy (Dir. Production)

6. Sri D S Ahluwalia (Dir. Finance)

7. Sri Sandeep Tula (Dir. Personnel w.e.f 3rd Aug 2016)

(*) Holding Additional Charge as CMD along with Member Finance, ISRO, Dept of Space

(**) Held Additional Charge as CMD along with SS &FA, MoS

(***) Held Additional Charge as Director (Personnel) upto 2nd Aug 2016

Company Secretary :

Sri A.S. Pardha Saradhi

Company has deposited an amount of Rs.1.44 Crore during the year aggregating to Rs.638.65 Crore with Karnataka Industrial Area Development Boards (KIADB) for acquisition of land for setting up of Steel Plant at Karnataka. The amount was shown as Capital advance under the head Long term loans and advances as on 31/03/2015. Board in its meeting held on 28/11/2014 deliberated that the land purchased in respect of Karnataka Steel Plant shall be purchased in the name of new subsidiary company to be floated for the purpose of setting up of Steel Plant. Subsequent to the incorporation of wholly owned subsidiary Karnataka Vijayanagar Steel Limited, based on request the Government of Karnataka vide its order no. CI 264 SPI 2009, Bengaluru dated 10/07/2015 has approved the proposal of the Company to transfer the Project being set up in favour of Karnataka Vijayanagar Steel Limited a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

In view of the approval of Government of Karnataka, the advance of Rs.637.20 Crore deposited with KIADB for acquiring the land for setting up of steel plant in Karnataka has been shown as Loans and Advances to Subsidiary under the head Long term loans and advances as on 31/03/2016. An additional amount of Rs.1.44 Crore was paid during the year and the amount under Advances as on 31.3.2017 is Rs.638.65 Crore.

2.1.2 Accounting for Deferred Taxes on income (INDAS-12) : Necessary details have been disclosed in note no: 2.5.

2.1.3 Discontinuing Operations (Ind AS-105) :

On 25/02/2008 the Board of directors had announced a plan to dispose off the plant and machinery of Silica Sand Project, Lalapur which is included in the segment of “Other minerals and services.” Pending disposal, the unit is kept under care & maintenance.

2.1.4 Intangible Assets (Ind AS-38) : R&D

The Research & Development expenditure, charged to Statement of Profit & Loss during the year is Rs.20.30 Crore (previous year Rs.22.21 Crore), including expenditure of Rs.1.47 Crore (previous year Rs.5.32 Crore) on feasibility studies.

The amount of revenue expenditure incurred at Research & Development unit, Hyderabad is as under:

2.1.5 Impairment of Assets (Ind AS - 36):

The impairment of assets has been reviewed during the year in respect of the following cash generating units, included under the segment ‘Other Minerals and Services’ and decided to maintain same status:

1. The Recoverable amount of the assets of SSP, Lalapur unit has been arrived at considering the ‘value in use’. Since the value in use has resulted in negative cash flows, the recoverable amount has been taken as nil without applying any discount rate.

2. In the case of SAF plant at the Sponge Iron Unit, the impairment is based on net selling price as assessed by the approved valuer.

3. The validity of the forest clearance of Panna Supplementary mining lease is up to 30-06-2015. As per the provisions of Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act 2015 and circular dated 01-04-2015 issued by MoEFCC the above mining lease shall be deemed to have been extended up to 30-06-2020 and accordingly the operations of the project are continued beyond 30-06-201 5.

2.1.6 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets (Ind AS-37) : Necessary details in regard to provisions have been disclosed in notes 2.14,2.17 & 2.31.

Note-2.2 : Disclosure as required under Regulation 34(3) and 53(f) of SEBI (LODR)

2.2.1 Loans and advances in the nature of loans to Subsidiary companies where there is no repayment schedule or no interest :

2.2.2 There are no Investments by the loanees as mentioned in 2.34.1 in the shares of NMDC Ltd.

2.2.3 No Loans and Advances were given to the Associate Companies.

2.2.4 There are no loans and advances in the nature of loans to firms/companies in which directors are interested except as stated above.

Note-2.3 : Others

2.3.1 Service Tax on Royalty:

The Central Govt vide circular dated 13th April 2016 (Sl no 9) clarified the applicability of service tax payable on Royalty wef 1.4.2016. The Company has contended before the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka and Hon’ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh and Stay has been granted from both the Hon’ble High Courts. However based on the expert opinion, the Company has provided for the liability of Rs.158.60 Crore and included under ‘Royalty & other levies’.

2.3.2 Mine Closure Obligation:

The liability to meet the obligation of mine closure and restoration of environment as per Mines & Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 (MMDR 1957) at the time of closure of the mine has been estimated on the basis of technical assessment and charged to Statement of Profit and Loss on the basis of Run of Mine ore production of the mine. The Liability is been remitted to a fund maintained for this purpose.

A review of the mine closure obligation has been made during the year 2016-17 and the Liability of Rs.258.66 Crore has been provided during the year.

2.3.3 Enabling Facilities:

The Company has paid certain amounts for doubling of Railway lines owned by Railways between Kirandul-Jagdalpur and Jagdalpur- Ambagon which is required for augmentation of evacuation facility of Bailadila Sector. In addition certain amounts were paid to railways for certain works on railway properties at Kirandul and Bacheli. An amount of Rs.176.72 Crore incurred during the year 2016-17 has been charged during the current period and included in ‘Other Expenses’. The impact in respect of amounts pertaining to previous periods has been considered through retained earnings on transition date and the subsequent periods.

2.3.4 Mining Lease -Deposit-13:

NMDC has incurred an expenditure of Rs 44.25 Crore towards registration & stamp duty charges towards grant of Mining Lease of Bailadila Iron Ore Deposit-13 in favour of NMDC Limited. As per the Agreement with the subsidiary Company ‘NMDC-CMDC Ltd’, and the lease deed, the mining lease is required to be transferred at cost to the subsidiary Company’ NMDC-CMDC Ltd’. Pending transfer of the mining lease, the said asset has been shown under “Assets held for Sale”. Action for transfer has already been initiated by NMDC.

2.3.5 Impairment of Investment in JKMDC Ltd

A decision was earlier taken to go ahead with setting up of 30000TPA dead burnt magnesite plant at Panthal, Jammu. Environment clearance was granted vide Ministry of Environment & Forests (MOEF) vide their letter dated 03.05.201 1. Major works were awarded during 2015-16. However MOEF vide their letter dated 28.10.2016 had withdrawn the environment clearance granted earlier and all the works have been suspended. As there appears to be no immediate sign of resumption of activity, the Equity amount of Rs.28.51 Crore and Advances to an extent of Rs 13.86 Crore (adjusted for free cash & bank balance) has been provided for.

2.3.6 Disinvestment of NISP:

The Govt of India has accorded ‘in principle’ approval for strategic disinvestment of Nagarnar Steel Plant of NMDC Limited on 27.10.2016. The process of appointment of Transaction Advisor (TA), Legal Advisor (LA) & Asset Valuer (AV) has been initiated. It is premature to comment on the valuation as the outcome of the Asset Valuer may vary. The expenditure incurred during the year 2016-17 was Rs.2,904.92 Crore and upto 31.3.2017 was Rs.12,066.97 Crore.

2.3.7 Property, Plant & Equipment (PPE)

As per Ind AS 16 items such as spare parts, stand by equipment’s and service equipment’s are to be capitalized when they meet the definition of PPE and are expected to be used for more than one accounting year. After review of the inventory values and its consumption patterns in the major production Units Company based on materiality has fixed a threshold limit of Rs.20 Lakhs for such spare parts, stand by equipment’s and service equipment’s meeting the definition of PPE, on issue of said PPE the WDV is charged to depreciation and the life is restricted to the life of the principal asset.

2.3.8 DMF & NMET:

As per the Gazette Notification dated 27th March 2015 enacting the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 2015 and subsequent notifications dated 17th Sept 2015 and 14th Aug 2015 for contribution to District Mineral Foundation (DMF) & National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET), the Company is required to pay 30% of royalty towards DMF and 2% of royalty towards NMET with effect from 12th Jan 2015 respectively.

In the State of Karnataka Central Empowered Committee (CEC) constituted by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, has vide letter no. 01.12.2015, directed Monitoring Committee, conducting e-auctions not to recover the above levies from the buyers in the e-auction and accordingly the amounts not been accounted as part of sales . The Company has filed a writ petition in this regard. In the State of Chhattisgarh the levy of DMF & NMET from retrospective dates has been challenged in the Courts of law. Orders have been passed by the Court not to take coercive actions for recovery of retrospective amounts from the customers. As such, to the extent of the amount realised only has been accounted as sales income.

2.3.9 CSR Expenditure :

a) Gross amount required to be spent by the Company during the year is Rs.160.22 Crore (2% of the last three years average PBT Rs.8,010.77 Crore). (Previous Year Rs.193.28 Crore (2% of the last three years average PBT Rs.9,664.05 Crore).

b) Amount spent during the year on account of CSR activities is Rs.174.18 Crore. (Previous Year Rs.210.09 Crore).

2.3.10 General:

i. Expenses are accounted under prepaid expenses only where the amounts relating to unexpired period are material.

ii. The Company owns certain office space at New Delhi. It is not the Company’s intention to hold the property for a long term for capital appreciation nor for rental purpose. Hence the same is not treated as Investment Property and included under PPE.

iii. Some of the balances appearing under Trade receivables, Trade payables, advances, Security deposits and other payables are subject to confirmations.

iv. Figures for the previous year have been regrouped/rearranged wherever considered necessary so as to confirm to the classification of the current year.

(1) Assets that are not financial assets (such as receivables from statutory authorities, prepaid expenses, advances paid and certain other receivables) as of 31 March 2017, and 1 April 2016, respectively, are not included.

(2) Other liabilities that are not financial liabilities (such as statutory dues payable, advances from customers and certain other accruals) as of 31 March 2017, and 1 April 2016, respectively, are not included.

The carrying amounts of above financial assets and labilities are considered to be same as their fair values, due to their short-term nature.

2.3.11 Financial Risk Management

a) Risk Management Framework

The Company’s Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Company’s risk management framework. The Board of Directors has established the Risk Management Committee, which is responsible for developing and monitoring the Company’s risk management policies. The committee reports regularly to the Board of Directors on its activities.

The Company’s risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company’s activities. The Company, through its training and management standards and procedures, aims to maintain a disciplined and constructive control environment in which all employees understand their roles and obligations.

The Board of Directors monitors the compliance with the Company’s risk management policies and procedures, and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks faced by the Company.

A. Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer contract, leading to a financial loss. The Company is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities (primarily trade receivables) and deposits with banks.

(a) Trade receivables

“The Company sales are generally based on advance payments and through LC’s. The trade receivables in the books are mainly on account of credit sales to M/s RINL Limited, CPSE under the Ministry of Steel and the Sales of Iron Ore in the State of Karnataka which is through Monitoring Committee (MC) appointed by Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.”

The impairment provisions for trade receivables disclosed above are based on assumptions about risk of default and expected loss rates.

(b) Financial instruments and cash deposits

Credit risk from balances with banks is managed by the Company’s treasury department in accordance with DPE guidelines & Company’s policy. Investments of surplus funds are made only with scheduled commercial banks having a minimum networth of Rs.500 Crore (after adjustment of NPAs) within limits assigned to each bank. The limits are reviewed by the Company’s Board of Directors on an annual basis. The limits are set to minimise the concentration of risks and therefore mitigate financial loss through counterparty’s potential failure to make payments.

B. Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Company’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when they are due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Company’s reputation.

Typically the Company ensures that it has sufficient cash on demand to meet expected operational expenses for a period of 60 days, including the servicing of financial obligations; this excludes the potential impact of extreme circumstances that cannot reasonably be predicted, such as natural disasters. In addition, the Company has taken fund based limits with banks to meet its short term financial obligations.

C. Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates will affect the Company’s income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while optimising the return.

(i) Foreign currency risk

Since majority of the Company’s operations are being carried out in India and since all the material balances are denominated in its functional currency, the company does not carry any material exposure to currency fluctuation risk.

The Company’s exposure to foreign currencies in minimal and hence no sensitivity analysis is presented.

(ii) Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company quite often bridges its short term cash flow mismatch by availing working capital loans from banks against its fixed deposits. Such loans have a very short tenure and the interest rate on such loans is based upon the rates offered by banks on fixed deposits, increased by a few basis points. Since the interest rates on fixed deposits are fixed, the company does not have any interest rate risk on such loans availed on a loan to loan basis.

The Company’s exposure to interest rate risk in minimal and hence no sensitivity analysis is presented.

2.3.12 Capital Management

a) Risk management

The primary objective of the Company’s capital management is to maximise the shareholder value. The Company’s objectives when managing the capital are to safeguard their ability to continue as a going concern, so that they can continue to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders.

The Board’s policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future development of the business. The Board of Directors and senior management monitors the return on capital, which the Company defines as result from operating activities divided by total shareholders’ equity.

For the purpose of the Company’s capital management, capital includes issued equity capital and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity holders the Company has no external borrowings as on 31st March 2017.

2.3.13 First Time Adoption of Ind AS

Explanation of Transition to Ind AS

These are the Company’s first standalone financial statements prepared in accordance with Ind AS. The accounting policies set out in Note 1 have been applied in preparing the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2017, the comparative information presented in these financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2016 and in the preparation of the opening Ind AS balance sheet as at 1 April 2015 (the Company’s date of transition). In preparing its opening Ind AS balance sheet, the Company has adjusted amounts reported previously in financial statements prepared in accordance with the accounting standards notified under Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) and other relevant provisions of the Act (Indian GAAP or previous GAAP). An explanation of how the transition from previous GAAP to Ind AS has affected the Company’s Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss and Statement of Cash Flows is set out in the following tables and the notes that accompany the tables.

A. Exemptions and exceptions availed

Set out below are the applicable Ind AS 101 optional exemptions and mandatory exceptions applied in the transition from previous GAAP to Ind AS.

A.1 Ind AS optional exemptions

A.1.1 Deemed Cost

Ind AS 101 permits a first-time adopter to continue with the carrying value for all its property, plant and equipment as recognised in the financial statements as at the date of transition to Ind AS, measured as per the previous GAAP and use that as its deemed cost as at the date of transition after making the necessary adjustments for the de-commissioning liabilities. This exemption can also be used for intangible assets covered by the Ind AS 38 intangible assets and investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures. Accordingly, the Company has elected to measure all of its property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and investments in subsidiaries and associates at their previous GAAP carrying value.

A.1.2 Decommissioning liabilities included in the cost of property, plant and equipment

Appendix ‘A’ to Ind AS 16 Changes in Existing Decommissioning, Restoration and Similar Liabilities requires specified changes in a decommissioning, restoration or similar liability to be added to or deducted from the cost of the asset to which it relates; the adjusted depreciable amount of the asset is then depreciated prospectively over its remaining useful life. A first-time adopter need not comply with these requirements for changes in such liabilities that occurred before the date of transition to Ind AS. In other words, a firsttime adopter will not need to estimate what provision would have been calculated at earlier reporting dates. Instead, the decommissioning liability is calculated at the date of transition and it is assumed that the same liability (adjusted only for the time value of money) existed when the asset was first acquired/constructed.

A.1.3 Stripping Costs

The Company in accordance with Appendix B of Ind AS 16 has developed an accounting policy whereby expenditure towards overburden and other mine waste material removal during the initial development of a mine in order to access mineral deposit would be capitalised as an Intangible asset. Para D32 of Ind AS 101 provides that the first time adopter may apply the requirements of Appendix B of Ind AS 16 prospectively from the date of transition to Ind ASs.

A.2 Ind AS mandatory exemptions

A.2.1 Estimates

An entity’s estimates in accordance with Ind AS’ at the date of transition to Ind AS shall be consistant with the estimates made for the same date in accordance with the previous GAAP (after adjustments to reflect any difference in accounting policies) unless there is an objective evidence that those estimates were in error.

“Ind AS estimates as at 1 April 2015 are consistent with the estimates as at the same date made in conformity with the previous GAAP. The Company made estimates for the following items in accordance with Ind AS at the date of transition as there were not required under previous GAAP. Impairment of financial assets (Trade Receivables) based on the expected credit loss model.

A.2.2 Classification and measurement of financial assets (other than equity instruments)

Ind AS 101 requires an entity to assess classification and measurement of financial assets on the basis of the facts and circumstances that exists at the date of transition to Ind AS.

A.2.3 De-recognition of financial assets and financial liabilities

Ind AS 101 requires a first time adopter to apply the de-recognition provisions for Ind AS 109 prospectively for transactions occurring on or after the date of transition to Ind AS. However, Ind AS 101 allows first time adopter to apply the derecognition requirements provided that the information needed to apply Ind AS 109 to financial assets and financial liabilities derecognised as a result of past Ind AS 101 retrospectively from the date of entity’s choosing, transactions was obtained at the time of initially accounting for the transactions.

The Company has elected to apply the de-recognition provisions of Ind AS 109 prospectively from the date of transition to Ind-AS.

B. Reconciliation between previous GAAP and Ind AS

Ind AS 101 requires an entity to reconcile equity, total comprehensive income and cashflows for prior periods. The following tables represent the reconciliations from previous GAAP to Ind AS.

B.1 Reconciliation of equity as at the date of transition (1 April 2015)

B.2 Reconciliation of equity as at 31 March 2016

B.3 Reconciliation of total comprehensive income for the year ended 31 March 2016

B.4 Impact of Ind AS adoption on the statements of cash flows for the year ended 31 March 2016:

C. Notes to first-time adoption Note 1 : Spares

As per Ind AS 16, spares meeting the definition of Property, Plant and Equipment have been capitalised on the date such spares were ready for their intended use. As a result, inventories as on 31st March 2016 decreased by Rs.14.91 Crore (1st April 2015 : Rs.9.15 Crore), property plant and equipment as on 31st March 2016 increased by Rs.2.64 Crore (1st April 2015 : decreased by Rs.1.77 Crore) and depreciation for the year ended 31st March 2016 increased by Rs.8.81 Crore. Under the previous GAAP, such spares were charged to statement of profit and loss account under ‘cost of materials consumed’ as and when such spares were issued on the floor. The amount of Rs.6.76 Crore charged to consumption account for the year ended 31st March 2016 in respect of above spares was reversed upon transition to IND AS resulting in a net decrease in equity by Rs.2.09 Crore as on 31st March 2016 (decreased for Rs.7.37 Crore as on 1st April 2015).

Note 1 : Asset Retirement Obligation

The cost of an item of property plant and equipment under Ind AS 16 includes an initial estimate of the obligation in respect of costs of dismantling and removing the item and restoring the site on which such item is located (“decomissioning liabilities” or “asset retirement obligation”). Accordingly on transition to Ind AS as on 1st April 2015, property plant and equipment was increased by Rs.0.69 Crore with a corresponding increase in provision representing the discounted value of the aforementioned obligation. Additional depreciation for the year ended 31st March 2016 on account of asset retirement obligation was Rs.0.04 Crore. Further, impact on finance cost for the year ended 31st March 2016 due to unwinding of the above provision was Rs.0.11 Crore.

Note 2 : Deferred Tax

Deferred Tax has been recognised on the adjustments made on transition to Ind AS.

Note 3 : Funding of Mine Closure Obligation

Under the previous GAAP, mine closure obligation estimated by the company as on the reporting date was relected net off the fund maintained with LIC for financing such expenditure in future on closure of mines in the absence of any specific guidance in this regard. Appendix A of Ind AS 37 states that the contributor shall recognize its obligation to pay decommissioning costs as a liability and recognize its interest in the fund separately unless the contributor is not liable to pay decommissioning costs even if the fund fails to pay. Accordingly, the fund balance with LIC as on 31st March 2016 of Rs.324.97 Crore (1st April 2015 : Rs.299.51 Crore) was shown under ‘Other Non Cuurent Assets’ and consequently the non current provisions was grossed up to this extent, thus having no resultant impact on total equity.

Note 4 : Expenditure on Enabling Facilities

The Company has charged off expenditure incurred by it towards enabling facilities such as doubling of railway line as the control criteria for recognition of asset was not being met. This has resulted in a decrease in total equity as on 31st March 2016 by Rs.166.44 Crore (1st April 2015 : Rs.102.12 Crore).

Note 5 : Impairment of Financial Assets - Trade Receivables

As per Ind AS 109, the company is required to apply expected credit loss model for recognising the allowance for doubtful debts. As a result, the allowance for doubtful debts increased by Rs.295.50 Crore as at 31 March 2016 (1 April 2015 - Rs.804.51 Crore). Consequently, the total equity as at 31 March 2016 decreased by Rs.295.50 Crore (1 April 2015 - Rs.804.51 Crore) and profit for the year ended 31 March 2016 decreased by Rs.295.50 Crore.

Note 6 : Grossing up of assets and liabilities

Ind AS 1 states that an entity shall not offset assets and liabilities unless required by other Ind AS or when offsetting reflects substance of the transaction or event. The company by virtue of order/notice was required to pay FDT under protest to the regulatory authority. A portion of such amount was recovered from the suppliers and the net amount was disclosed under loans and advances under the previous GAAP. Applying the above guidance, the company has disclosed the amounts received from the suppliers March 2016 : Rs.114.70 Crore (April 2015 : Rs.114.70 Crore) separately from amounts paid under protest. Accordingly, other non current assets and other financial liabilities under Ind AS as at 31st March 2016 and 1st April 2015 increased by Rs.114.70 Crore.

Note 7 : Proposed dividends

Under the previous GAAP, dividends proposed by the board of directors after the balance sheet date but before the approval of the financial statements were considered as adjusting events. Accordingly, provision for proposed dividend including dividend tax was recognised as a liability. Under Ind AS, such dividends including dividend tax are recognised when the same is approved by the shareholders in the general meeting. Accordingly, the liability for proposed dividend including dividend tax of Rs.620.34 Crore as at 1st April 2015 included under provisions has been reversed with corresponding adjustment to retained earnings. Consequently, the total equity increased by an equivalent amount.

Note 8 : Prior Period Items

Under previous GAAP, prior period items identified in a particular period were disclosed separately in computing the net profit for that period. Under Ind AS, prior period items are recognised by restating the comparative amounts for the period to which the error pertains. Where the error pertains to a period prior to the earliest reporting period, adjustments are made to the opening balances of assets, liabilities and equity of the earliest reporting period. As a result as on March 16 on account of prior period items, other equity stands increase by Rs 16.04 Crore (April 15 : reduced Rs.16.04 Crore), assets have decrease by Rs.14.26 Crore (April 15 : increase Rs.14.26 Crore) and liabilities have been reduced by Rs.1.78 Crore (April.15 : increased by Rs.1.78 Crore).

Note 9 : Excise Duty

Under the previous GAAP, revenue from sale of products was presented exclusive of excise duty. Under Ind AS, revenue from sale of goods is presented inclusive of excise duty as the excise duty is collected by the company as a principal unlike other indirect taxes. The excise duty paid is presented on the face of the statement of profit and loss as part of expenses. This change has resulted in an increase in total revenue and total expenses for the year ended 31 March 2016 by Rs.1.47 Crore. There is no impact on the total equity and profit.

Note 10 : Fair Valuation of accommodation given to employees on concessional rent

The company has allotted staff quarters to some of its employees at nominal rent. Employee benefits as per Ind AS 19 also include non monetary benefits like housing provided to the employees in relation to their service. Accordingly Employee benefit expense on this account has increased by Rs.9.40 Crore with a corresponding increase in notional rental income.

Note 11 : Remeasurement of post employment benefit obligations

Under Ind AS, remeasurements i.e. actuarial gains and losses and the return on plan assets, excluding amounts included in the net interest expense on the net defined benefit liability are recognised in other comprehensive income instead of profit or loss. Under the previous GAAP, these remeasurements were forming part of the profit or loss for the year. As a result of this change, the profit for the year ended March 31, 2016 decreased by Rs.22.63 Crore. There is no impact on the total equity as at 31 March 2016.

Note 12 : Discontinued Operation

Under the previous GAAP, the concept of disposal group held for sale did not exist. Accordingly, assets and liabilities of disposal group had not been presented as held for sale. The Company had disclosed land and vehicles held for sale under ‘Other current assets’ in accordance with AS 10 Accounting for Fixed Assets. Ind AS 105 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations requires disposal group to be identified as held for sale if the carrying amount will recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use and a sale is considered highly probable. Ind AS 105 lays down detailed guidelines and criteria in this regard. Based on the assessment performed by the management, it has been determined that the assets and liabilities of Lalapur unit should be presented as held for sale under Ind AS. Consequently, the assets and liabilities of disposal group held for sale have been presented separately from the other assets and other liabilities respectively in the balance sheet. There is no impact on the total equity or profit as a result of this adjustment. Further, the operations of this business have been presented as discontinued operations under both Ind AS and previous GAAP in the statement of profit and loss.


Mar 31, 2015

Additional notes to 2.9 & 2.10 :

TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

1. The value of lease hold land measuring 3021.35 Sq. Mts and 24719.49 Sq. Mts. (previous year 3021.35 Sq. Mts. and 24719.49 Sq. Mts.) taken from Vizag Port Trust Authorities for construction of Regional office buildings and Screening Plant respectively has not been brought into books as the exact amount payable to the lessor during the lease period of land is not ascertainable under the terms of lease agreement. However, the yearly rent payable in this regard is charged off in the accounts. Depreciation in respect of Roads, Buildings, Culverts, Bridges, Plant & Machinery and Electrical Installations constructed on the land referred to above has been provided, restricting the life to the lease period.

2. The value of land of 114.01 hectares taken over from District Industries Centre, Jagdalpur for construction of Steel Plant near Nagarnar has not been brought into the books as the amount payable is not ascertainable in the absence of any demand from the concerned authorities.

3. Formal agreements / Transfer deeds remain to be executed in respect of the following:

(a) Renewal of Mining Leases at Deposit 10 (Float Ore) & Panna & Donimalai.

(b) Lease deeds in respect of parts of land for township at Bailadila-5, Bacheli and Bailadila-14. Kirandul.

(c) Lease deeds in respect of land for Screening Plant at Visakhapatnam.

(d) Mining lease to the extent of 22.00 hectares of Silica Sand Plant near Lalapur (Allahabad).

(e) Lease in respect of a portion of the total land at R&D Center measuring 10.96 acres has expired during Feb 07 (7.0 acres) and the balance in Feb 2010 (3.96 acres). The process of renewal of the lease is under progress.

(f) Only Provisional allotment letters issued for the land to the extent of 13.43 acres purchased from M/s APIIC at Industrial park, Paloncha. However, on physical survey found only 10.23 acres of land. No effect is given in books, pending confirmation from M/s APIIC.

(g) Land to the extent of 26.39 acres purchased at Patancheru, Hyderabad from the Official Liquidator of Allwyn Watches Ltd. However, on physical survey found only 24.23 acres of land. No effect is given in books, pending confirmation from the Official Liquidator of Allwyn Watches Ltd.

(h) Final forest clearance yet to be received from Ministry of Environment and Forests for the 84.36 hectares of forest land at Arki.

1.A. Contingent liabilities

(Rs. in Crore)

Particulars As at As at 31-MAR-15 31-MAR-14

1.1 Claims against the company not acknowledged as debts consisting of:

A Disputed claims under Property tax, Export tax, Conservancy Tax, Sales tax, Service Tax, Income tax etc., 462.29 819.00

B Claims by contractors under arbitration 0.16 0.16

C Other claims on company not acknowledged as debts 221.79 70.39

1.2 Contingent liability on bills discounted under LCs 6.21 2.94

1.3 Corporate Guarantee given to Citi Bank, Sydney for the loan given to M/s Legacy Iron Ore Limited (AUD 3 million) – 16.81

1.4 Disputed claims under Income Tax Act:

During the Financial year 2011-12, assessment for financial year 2008-09 and re-assessment for financial year 2007-08 was done by IT department and an amount of Rs.278.03 crore & Rs.2,517.21 crore respectively was included in the income alleging under-invoicing of exports and corresponding demand notices for Rs.102.85 crore & Rs.1,255.83 crore were raised.

Similarly, during the Financial year 2012-13, assessment for financial year 2009-10 and re-assessment for financial year 2006-07 was done and an amount of Rs.255.03 crore and Rs.506.11 crore respectively was included in the income and corresponding demand notices for Rs.94.36 crore and Rs.177.91 crore were raised.

The Company has contested the allegations and filed appeals before the appellate authorities.

Honourable ITAT has delivered the order during the Financial Year 2014-15 in favour of the Company for all the four financial years. Refunds w.r.t Financial Years 2006-07 & 2009-10 have been received and for 2007-08 & 2008-09 the refund orders are yet to be issued. An amount of Rs.956.37 crore paid earlier under protest is continued under "Amount Recoverable".

1.5 Disputed claims under Forest Development tax Act:

Government of Karnataka introduced Forest Development Tax (FDT) @ 12% on the sale value of iron ore with effect from 27.08.2008. NMDC preferred an appeal before Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka and the court passed an interim order directing the Company to pay 50% of FDT, consisting of 25% in Cash and balance 25% in the form of Bank Guarantee. Accordingly, the company has paid an amount of Rs.121.84 crore (Previous year Rs.119.71 crore) in cash and submitted a bank guarantee for Rs.121.84 crore (Previous year Rs.119.71 crore).

The balance liability of Rs.243.69 crore (Previous year Rs.247.96 crore) is included under disputed taxes under 1.1.a Contingent liabilities.

B. Commitments:

(Rs. in Crore) Particulars As at As at 31-MAR-15 31-MAR-14

1.1 Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on Capital account 8,116.28 9,886.85

1.2 Other commitments- commitments to subsidiaries and JV 54.70 55.14

Note-2 : Revision of Accounting Policies:

The Company has during the year revised the following Accounting Policies:

1. Depreciation: (Accounting Policy No. B.2.1)

Depreciation is calculated based on the useful life of the assets as prescribed in Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013, as against the earlier practice of charging depreciation based on the life of assets determined by Technical assessment or rates prescribed by schedule XIV, whichever is higher. However, where ever there is no suitable life prescribed in Schedule II, the same is determined by technical assessment.

The said revision has resulted in increase in depreciation by Rs.12.10 crore with a corresponding decrease in profit. The transition impact on the assets where the remaining useful life has become nil, is Rs.8.96 crore (net of tax) and the same is adjusted in Reserves and Surplus.

2. Revenue Recognition - Domestic Sales: (Accounting Policy No. C.1.1.2)

In case of spot auction under electronic mode, the sale is accounted on conclusion of the auction, as against the previous practice of accounting on the date of despatch.

The said revision has resulted in an increase in turnover of Iron Ore by Rs.94.35 crore and Diamonds by Rs.11.52 crore with an overall increase in profit by Rs.65.34 crore.

3. Employee Benefit Expenses: Pension Fund (Accounting Policy No. C.2.3)

Consequent to approval of the Defined Contribution Pension Scheme of the employees, by the Ministry of Steel with effect from 1st Jan 2007 expenditure on this account pertaining to the period from 1st Jan 2007 to 31st Mar 2014 amounting to Rs.113.01 crore is shown under 'Exceptional items' and expenditure of current year is Rs.22.98 crore.

4. Prepaid Expenses: (Accounting Policy No. C.3.3)

During the current year, the limit for recognising 'Prepaid expenses' has been enhanced to Rs.10 lakhs from Rs.2 lakhs resulting in an increase of current year expenditure by Rs.0.32 crore with a corresponding decrease in profit.

5. Prior Period Adjustments: (Accounting Policy No. C.3.3 & 3.4)

During the current year, the limit for recognising 'Prior period adjustments' has been enhanced to Rs.10 lakhs from Rs.2 lakhs resulting in an increase of current year expenditure by Rs.0.10 crore with a corresponding decrease in profit.

Note-3.: Mining Issues at Donimalai Complex in Karnataka

"The Monitoring Committee has retained 10% of sale proceeds for the period from 04/10/2011 to 31/03/2015, amounting to Rs.907.78 crore (previous year Rs.622.60 crore) pending finalisation of R&R Plans. This amount is included under 'Trade receivables'.

The Rehabilitation and Reclamation (R & R) Plans were prepared by ICFRE and submitted to the Central Empowered Committee appointed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court for consideration. As the draft R & R plans prepared by ICFRE is not made available, the company is not in a position to make any reliable estimate of any financial implication involved.

Hence no liability has been provided for towards the implementation of R & R plans in the accounts upto 2014-15", which is in line with As 29.

OTHER DISCLOSURES :

i) Provident fund :

The company has conducted Actuarial valuation of its PF trust and the trust do not have any deficit as on 31st Mar 2015.

Note-2.34.2 : Segment Reporting as per AS-17

The Management evaluates the Company's performance and allocates the resources based on analysis of various performance indicators by business / product segments i.e.

i) Iron Ore

ii) Other minerals & services

The inter segment transfers are accounted for at market prices as charged to other customers and the same are offsetted in consolidation.

The Company has identified the primary and secondary segment reporting under AS-17 as under:

Corporate guarantee was provided to Citi Bank, Perth as security against the loan granted to Associate Company M/s Legacy Iron Ore Limited, Perth to the extent of AUD 3 million (INR 16.81 crore) as on 31/03/14. As the loan amount is fully repaid by Legacy in the month of Aug'14, the Guarantee as on 31/03/2015 stands Nil.

During the current year, the Company has acquired additional stake in M/s.Legacy Iron Ore Limited, Perth through rights issue resulting in increase in the share holding of company to 78.56%. Hence, the above Company has been classified as 'subsidiary' as against the previous year classification as 'Associate Company.'

4. Discontinuing Operations (AS-24) :

On 25/02/2008 the Board of directors had announced a plan to dispose off the plant and machinery of Silica Sand Project, Lalapur which is included in the segment of "Other minerals and services." Pending disposal, the unit is kept under care & maintenance.

1. The Recoverable amount of the assets of SSP, Lalapur unit has been arrived at considering the 'value in use'. Since the value in use has resulted in negative cash flows, the recoverable amount has been taken as nil without applying any discount rate.

2. In the case of SAF plant at the Sponge Iron Unit, the impairment is based on net selling price as assessed by the approved valuer.

3. In respect of supplementary mining lease, the Forest clearance for diversion of 74.018 hectares of forest land which is in Panna (Gangau) Sanctuary in Panna District is available up to June 2015. The Monitoring Committee constituted by Hon'ble Supreme court of India in its 6th meeting held on 6th Aug 2014 has recommended that the extraction and production process of Diamond Mining Project at Majhgawan should come to an end by 30th Jun 2016 and that the reclamation and rehabilitation process and handing over the area to Panna Tiger Reserve should be completed by 30th Jun 2018.

The request for extension is under active consideration of FAC, MoEF & CC. The State Govt. is also in the process of submitting the information as sought by FAC in this regard. As the Company is hopeful of getting the extension of forest clearance up to 2020, it is considered not necessary to provide for any impairment loss at this stage which is to the tune of Rs.13.75 crore.

5. Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets (AS-29) : Necessary details in regard to provisions have been disclosed in notes 2.8.

6. There are no Investments by the loanees as mentioned in 2.35.1 in the shares of NMDC Ltd.

7. No loans and advances have been given to the Associate Companies.

8. There are no loans and advances in the nature of loans, to firms/companies, in which directors are interested.

9. CSR Expenditure :

a) Gross amount required to be spent of the company during the year is Rs.198.00 crore (2% of the last three years average PBT Rs.9,894.60 crore).

b) Amount spent during the year on account of CSR activities is Rs.188.65 crore.

10. MMDR Amendment Act 2015:

As per Section 8(A) of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015, the existing mining leases in Bailadila sector which are due to expire in the year 2015 & 17 are deemed to have been extended up to 31st March 2020. Consequently, the unamortised amount is charged over the revised remaining useful life resulting in decrease in amortisation by Rs.18 crore with a corresponding increase in Profit.

Further, no provision has been made towards contributions to District Mineral Foundation and National Mineral Exploration trust pending notification of the rules by the Ministry of Mines.

11. Rehabilitation cess provided for earlier years u/s 441A of Companies Act, 1956 amounting to Rs.3.83 crore is withdrawn during the year as there is no corresponding provision in Companies Act, 2013.

12. Replies to some of the letters seeking confirmation of balances with regard to Trade receivables, Advances and Deposits are awaited.

13. Figures for the previous year have been regrouped wherever considered necessary so as to conform to the classification of the current year.


Mar 31, 2013

Note-1.1 : Contingent liabilities and Commitments

(to the extent not provided for)

A. Contingent liabilities

Rs. in crore

Particulars As at As at 31-MAR-13 31-MAR-12

1.1 Claims against the company not acknowledged as debts consisting of:

a Disputed claims under Property tax, Export tax, Conservancy Tax, Sales tax, Income tax etc., 905.40 1,297.76

b Claims by contractors under arbitration 0.16 6.06

c Other claims on company not acknowledged as debts 58.88 41.40

1.2 Contingent liability on bills discounted under LCs 14.20 9.13

1.3 Disputed claims under Income Tax Act:

During the Financial year 2011-12, Income Tax Authorities re-opened the assessment for the Financial year 2007-08 and further during the assessment of the Financial year 2008-09 included income of Rs.2517.21 crore and Rs.278.03 crore alleging under invoicing of exports and raised demand notices for Rs.1255.83 crore and Rs.102.85 crore for the respective years. Similarly, during the current year, Income Tax Authorities re-opened the assessment for the Financial year 2006-07 and further during the assessment of the Financial year 2009-10 included income of Rs.506.11 crore and Rs.255.03 crore for the same reasons and raised demand notices for Rs.177.90 crore and Rs.94.36 crore for the respective years.

The company has contested the allegations stating that all the transactions are transparent as well routed through Bank accounts and filed appeals before the appellate authorities.

Pending disposal of the appeals, an amount of Rs.1134.27 crore (Previous year Rs.341.42 crore) paid to IT authorities is shown as amount recoverable from the department (included in note 2.18) and the balance disputed amount of Rs.496.67 crore is shown under 1.1.a Contingent liabilities.

1.4 Disputed claims under Forest Development tax Act:

Government of Karnataka introduced Forest Development Tax (FDT) at the rate of 12% on the Sale Value of Iron Ore with effect from 27.08.2008. NMDC preferred an appeal before Hon''ble High Court of Karnataka and the court passed an interim order directing the Company to pay 50% of FDT, consisting of 25% in Cash and balance 25% in the form of Bank Guarantee. Accordingly, the company has paid an amount of Rs.119.71 crore (Previous year Rs.115.16 crore) in cash and submitted a bank guarantee for Rs.119.71 crore (Previous year Rs.115 crore).

The balance company''s liability after issue of Bank guarantee towards FDT is Rs.247.96 crore (Previous year Rs.257.16 crore) which is included under disputed taxes under 1.1.a Contingent liabilities.

Note-2.1 : Mining issues at Donimalai complex in Karnataka

The Hon''ble Supreme Court, in its judgement on the Karnataka illegal mining cases delivered on 18th April 2013, has not considered the Company''s submissions praying for exemption and consequently, the following amounts have been adjusted from the 20% of sale proceeds amounting to Rs.674.26 crore withheld by the Monitoring Committee as on 31/03/2013.

1. 10% of sale proceeds at Donimalai complex amounting to Rs. 337.13 crore (includes previous year amount of Rs. 88.36 crore) towards contribution for the Special Purpose Vehicle to be created as per the directions of the Court and shown as part of ''other expenses'' in note no: 2.28.

2. An amount of Rs. 68.66 crore is provided towards penalty/compensation for encroachment of the mining area beyond the sanctioned lease area and shown as part of ''other expenses'' in note no: 2.28.

Further, no provision has been made towards cost of implementation of Rehabilitation and Reclamation Plans (R&R Plans) pending finalisation of the same by the Monitoring Committee.

After the above adjustments, the amount refundable (subject to recovery towards cost of implementation of R&R plans) by the monitoring committee as on 31/03/2013 is Rs.268.47 crore and is appearing under Trade receivables.

Note-2.1.1 : Segment Reporting as per AS-17

The Management evaluates the Company''s performance and allocates the resources based on analysis of various performance indicators by business / product segments i.e.,

i) Iron Ore

ii) Other minerals & services

The inter segment transfers are accounted for at market prices as charged to other customers and the same are offsetted in consolidation.

The Company has identified the primary and secondary segment reporting under AS-17 as under:

2.1.2 Consolidated Financial Statements (AS-21) : The subsidiary of the Company Viz., NMDC SARL, Madagascar is under closure and in the process of winding up. The above subsidiary suffers from significant impairment in it''s ability to transfer funds to the parent company in terms of para 11 of AS 21.

The transactions during the period ended 31st MAR 2013 of the following subsidiaries are not material in terms of para 4.3 of Preface to the statements of Accounting Standards issued by ICAI.

a) J&K Mineral Development Corporation Ltd, Jammu

b) NMDC-CMDC Ltd., Raipur

c) NMDC Power Ltd., Hyderabad

d) Legacy Iron Ore Ltd., Perth, Australia

e) Jharkhand National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd, Ranchi (Incorporated on 06/08/2012)

Considering the above, consolidated financial statements of NMDC Ltd and its above subsidiaries have not been drawn up for the period ended 31-MARCH-2013 also, as per the practice followed in earlier years.

2.1.3 Accounting for Taxes on income (AS-22) : Necessary details have been disclosed in note no: 2.3.

2.1.4 Discontinuing Operations (AS-24) :

On 25/02/2008 and on 30/12/2010 the Board of directors had announced a plan to dispose of the plant and machinery of Silica Sand Project, Lalapur and UPFO Plant, Vizag respectively which are included in the segment of "Other minerals and services."

2.1.5 Intangible Assets (AS-26) : R&D

The Research & Development expenditure, charged to Statement of Profit & Loss during the year is Rs.15.45 crore (previous year Rs.14.31crore), including expenditure of Rs. 3.47 crore (previous year Rs.2.45 crore) on feasibility studies.

The amount of revenue expenditure incurred at Research & Development unit, Hyderabad is as under:

2.1.6 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets (AS-29) : Necessary details in regard to provisions have been disclosed in notes 2.8.

2.2.1 There are no Investments by the loanees as mentioned in 2.34.1 in the shares of NMDC Ltd.

2.2.2 No l oans and advances have been given to the Associate Companies.

2.2.3 There are no loans and advances in the nature of loans, to firms/companies, in which directors are interested.

2.3.1 The Board in its meeting held on 06/12/2012 has approved in principle to introduce Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for NMDC employees with employer''s contribution at 8% of salary, with effect from 1st Jan 2007, subject to the approval of Ministry of Steel, Government of India. Pending formulation of the Pension Scheme and submission to the Ministry, no provision has been made in the books.

2.3.2 A liability of Rs 0.54 crore has been made during the current year, towards Rehabilitation Cess u/s 441A of the Companies Act, 1956 at the minimum rate of 0.005% on the turnover (cumulative provision Rs.3.23 crore (Previous year Rs.2.69 crore)) and the same is not remitted to Central Govt., in the absence of any notification issued by the Central Govt. in this regard.

2.3.3 Replies to some of the letters seeking confirmation of balances with regard to Trade receivables, Advances and Deposits are awaited.

2.3.4 Figures for the previous year have been regrouped wherever considered necessary so as to conform to the classification of the current year.


Mar 31, 2012

Addl. Notes :

1) No new shares were issued during the current year. Hence, there is no change in number of shares outstanding as at the beginning and as at the end of the reporting period.

2) The above issued, subscribed & paid up equity shares includes 2,64,31,44,000 shares issued by way of bonus shares in 2008-09.

3. The value of lease hold land measuring 3021.35 Sq. Mts and 24719.49 Sq. Mts. (previous year 3021.35 Sq. Mts. and 24719.49 Sq. Mts.) taken from Vizag Port Trust Authorities for construction of Regional office buildings and Screening Plant respectively has not been brought into books as the exact amount payable to the lessor during the lease period of land is not ascertainable under the terms of lease agreement. However, the yearly rent payable in this regard is charged off in the accounts.

Depreciation in respect of Roads, Buildings, Culverts, Bridges, Plant & Machinery and Electrical Installations constructed on the land referred to above has been provided, restricting the life to the lease period.

4. The value of land of 114.01 hectares taken over from District Industries Centre, Jagdalpur for construction of Steel Plant near Nagarnar has not been brought into the books as the amount payable is not ascertainable in the absence of any demand from the concerned authorities.

5. The land on which Cess Fund Quarters were constructed prior to 1984-85 was leased out to Cess Fund Authorities.

6. The ownership of Cess Fund assets constructed prior to 1984-85 vests with the Cess Fund Authorities. However, as per agreement with Cess Fund Authorities, the quarters constructed after 1984-85 shall remain charged in their favour.

7. The notes does not include assets of Rs. 436.62 lakhs and services of Rs. 394.71 lakhs received as grant from United Nations Development Programme by the erstwhile SIIL towards first plant at Paloncha.

8. Formal agreements / Transfer deeds remain to be executed in respect of the following:

(a) Renewal of Mining Leases at Deposit 10 (Float Ore) & Panna & Donimalai.

(b) Lease deeds in respect of parts of land for township at Bailadila-5, Bacheli and Bailadila-14. Kirandul.

(c) Lease deeds in respect of land for Screening Plant at Visakhapatnam.

(d) Mining lease to the extent of 22.00 hectares of Silica Sand Plant near Lalapur (Allahabad).

(e) Lease in respect of a portion of the total land at R&D Center measuring 10.96 acres has expired during Feb 07 (7.0 acres) and the balance in Feb 2010 (3.96 acres). The process of renewal of the lease is under progress.

(f) Land purchased at Paloncha to the extent of 97.26 acres from the official liquidator of AP Steels Ltd attached to Hon'ble High court of Andhra Pradesh.

(g) Only Provisional allotment letters issued for the land to the extent of 13.43 acres purchased from M/s APIIL at Industrial park, Paloncha.

(h) Land to the extent of 26.39 acres purchased at Patancheru, Hyderabad from the Official Liquidator of Allwyn Watches Ltd.

11. Reconciliation of Depreciation and Amortisation as per Statement of Profit and Loss :

1. Aggregate amount of Quoted Investments Rs.99.63 crore (Previous year-Not applicable) Market value Rs.204.45 crore (Previous year- Not Applicable).

2. Aggregate amount of Unquoted Investments Gross Rs.155.45 crore and Net Rs.148.14 crore (Previous Year Gross Rs.146.95 crore and Net Rs.135.68 crore).

3. Aggregate amount of provision for diminution in value of the investments is Rs.7.31 crore. (Previous year Rs.11.27 crore)

4. All the above are long term investments.

Note-1.1.1 : Segment Reporting

The Management evaluates the Company's performance and allocates the resources based on analysis of various performance indicators by business / product segments i.e.,

i) Iron Ore

ii) Other minerals & services

The inter segment transfers are accounted for at market prices as charged to other customers and the same are offsetted in consolidation.

The Company has identified the primary and secondary segment reporting under AS-17 as under:

Note-1.2 : Contingent liabilities and Commitments (to the extent not provided for)

A. Contingent liabilities

Rs. in crore

Particulars As at As at 31-MAR-12 31-MAR-11

1.1 Claims against the company not acknowledged as debts consisting of:

a Disputed claims under Property tax, Export tax, Conservancy Tax, Sales tax, Income tax etc., 1,297.76 45.23

b Claims by contractors under arbitration 6.06 6.06

c Other claims on company not acknowledged as debts 41.40 34.77

1.2 Contingent liability on bills discounted under LCs 9.13 25.66

1.3 Disputed claims under Income Tax Act:

Income Tax Authorities re-opened the assessment for the Financial year 2007-08 and further during the assessment of the Financial year 2008-09 included income of Rs.2517.21 crores and Rs.278.03 crores alleging under invoicing of exports and raised demand notices for Rs.1255.83 crores and Rs.109.89 crores for the respective years. The company has contested the allegations stating that all the transactions are transparent as well routed through Bank accounts and filed appeals before CIT (Appeals). Pending disposal of the appeals, an amount of Rs.341.42 crores paid to IT authorities towards 25% of the demand is shown as amount recoverable from the department and the balance disputed amount of Rs.1024.28 crores is shown under 1.1.a Contingent liabilities.

1.4 Disputed claims under Forest Development tax Act:

Government of Karnataka introduced Forest Development Tax (FDT) at the rate of 12% on the Sale Value of Iron Ore with effect from 27.08.2008. NMDC preferred an appeal before Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka and the court passed an interim order directing the Company to pay 50% of FDT, consisting of 25% in Cash and balance 25% in the form of Bank Guarantee. Accordingly, based on the demand received from the forest authorities, the company has paid an amount of Rs 115.16 crores in cash and submitted a bank guarantee for Rs 115 crores.

The balance company's liability after issue of Bank guarantee towards FDT is Rs.257.16 cr which is included under disputed taxes under 1.1.a Contingent liabilities.

Note-1.3 : Mining Issues at Donimalai Complex in Karnataka

a) Hon'ble Supreme Court has accepted the recommendations of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) on the Karnataka illegal mining cases besides other issues with regard to

1) Penalty for encroachment of the mining area beyond the sanctioned lease.

2) Payment of 10% of sale proceeds to the special purpose vehicle to be created for undertaking socio-economic, infrastructure conservation, protection of forest etc.

The company has made its submissions before CEC and the Hon'ble Supreme Court, praying for exemption. Since the matter is sub-judice, no provision has been made for the above in the accounts.

b) Further, as per the Hon'ble Supreme Court order dated 23/09/2011, the Iron ore of Donimalai complex is being e-auctioned with effect from 04/10/2011 by the Monitoring Committee (MC) constituted by the CEC of the Supreme Court. Pending settlement of various issues by the Hon'ble Supreme Court, the sales have been accounted at full value of Rs. 883.55 cr. An amount of Rs.468.30 cr due from Monitoring Committee as on 31/03/2012 is appearing under trade receivables.(includes an amount of Rs.176.71 cr towards 20% of value of sale proceeds withheld pending decision).

Note-1.4 : Disclosures Under Accounting Standards

1.4.1 Employee Benefits (AS-15 - Rev): Necessary details have been disclosed in note no: 2.28.6.

1.4.2 Segment Reporting (AS-17): Necessary details have been disclosed in note no: 2.28.7.

1.4.3 Related Party Disclosures (AS-18):

(i) List of Related parties with whom transactions have taken place and their relationships:

A. Subsidiary Companies:

1. JK Mineral Development Corporation Limited, Jammu

2. NMDC SARL, Madagaskar

3. NMDC-CMDC Ltd., Raipur

4. Legacy Iron Ore Ltd, Perth, Australia

5. NMDC Power Ltd

B. Asssociate Companies:

1. Romelt- Sail (India) Limited, New Delhi (in the process of liquidation)

2. International Coal Ventures (Pvt) Ltd

3. Nilachal Ispat Nigam Ltd

4. Krishnapatnam Railway Co. Ltd

C. Key Management Personnel: (Directors)

1. Sri N K Nanda

2. Sri S.Thiagarajan

3. Sri Subimal Bose (w.e.f.17/06/2011)

4. Sri S K Das (w.e.f. 11/08/2011)

5. Sri Rabindra Singh (w.e.f.01/10/2011)

6. Sri V K Sharma (Up to 31/07/2011)

7. Sri G.B.Joshi (Up to 30/09/2011)

8. Sri Rana Som (Up to 31/12/2011)

1.4.5 Consolidated Financial Statements (AS-21): The subsidiary of the Company Viz., NMDC SARL, Madagascar is under closure and in the process of winding up. The above subsidiary suffers from significant impairment in it's ability to transfer funds to the parent company in terms of para 11 of AS 21.

The transactions during the period ended 31st MAR 2012 of the following subsidiaries are not material in terms of para 4.3 of Preface to the statements of Accounting Standards issued by ICAI.

a) J&K Mineral development corporation Ltd, Jammu

b) NMDC-CMDC Ltd., Raipur

c) NMDC Power Ltd., Hyderabad (incorporated on 12.12.2011)

d) Legacy Iron Ore Ltd., Perth, Australia (Investment made in Dec'11)

Considering the above, consolidated financial statements of NMDC Ltd and its above subsidiaries have not been drawn up for the period ended 31-MARCH-2012 also, as per the practice followed in earlier years.

1.4.6 Accounting for Taxes on income ( AS-22): Necessary details have been disclosed in note no: 2.3.

1.4.7 Discontinuing Operations (AS-24):

On 25/02/2008 and on 30/12/2010 the Board of directors had announced a plan to dispose of the plant and machinery of Silica Sand Project, Lalapur and UPFO Plant, Vizag respectively which are included in the segment of "Other minerals and services."

The company is actively seeking a buyer for both the units and hopes to complete the sale at the earliest.

1.4.8 Intangible Assets (AS-26) : R&D

The Research & Development expenditure, charged to Profit & Loss account during the year is Rs.14.31 crore (previous year Rs.14.18 crore), including expenditure of Rs. 2.45 crore (previous year Rs.2.21 crore) on feasibility studies.

1.4.9 Impairment of Assets (AS - 28):

Action has been initiated to sell the plant and machinery of Silica Sand Project, Lalapur and UPFO plant at Vizag.

The impairment of assets has been reviewed during the year in respect of the following cash generating units, included under the segment 'Other Minerals and Services' and necessary adjustments have been carried out as detailed below:

The Recoverable amount of the assets of the UPFO, Vizag, SSP, Lalapur unit and Windmills at Donimalai have been arrived at considering the 'value in use'. Since the value in use has resulted in negative cash flows, the recoverable amount has been taken as nil without applying any discount rate. In the case of SAF plant at the Sponge Iron Unit, the impairment is based on net selling price as assessed by the approved valuer.

1.4.10 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets (AS-29) : Necessary details in regard to provisions have been disclosed in notes 2.8.

1.5.1 There are no Investments by the loanees as mentioned in 2.33.1 in the shares of NMDC Ltd.

1.5.2 No loans and advances have been given to the Associate Companies.

1.5.3 There are no loans and advances in the nature of loans, to firms/companies, in which directors are interested.

Note-2.34 : Others

1.6.1 A liability of Rs 0.57 crore has been made during the current year, towards Rehabilitation Cess u/s 441A of the Companies Act, 1956 at the minimum rate of 0.005% on the turnover (cumulative provision Rs.2.69 crore (Previous year Rs.2.12 crore)) and the same is not remitted to Central Govt., in the absence of any notification issued by the Central Govt. in this regard.

1.6.2 Replies to some of the letters seeking confirmation of balances with regard to Sundry Debtors, Advances and Deposits are awaited.

1.6.3 Figures for the previous year have been regrouped wherever considered necessary so as to conform to the classification of the current year.


Mar 31, 2011

1. Contingent liabilities:

Rs. in Crore

Particulars As at As at

31-Mar-11 31-Mar-10

1.1 Claims against the company not acknowledged as debts consists of:

a Disputed claims under Property tax, Export tax, Conservancy Tax, Sales tax etc., 45.23 52.12

b Claims by contractors under arbitration 6.06 1.25

c Other claims on company not acknowledged as debts 34.77 26.12

1.2 Uncalled liability on Shares partly paid :

in Krishnapatnam Railway Company Ltd., – 13.75

1.3 Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on Capital account 2,347.18 395.08

1.4 Contingent liability on bills discounted under LCs/counter guarantees given for BGs 34.39 8.92

2. Changes in Accounting Policies :

2.1 During the year, the Company has revised the accounting policy on Inventory-Low grade Iron ore of Kumaraswamy. (Accounting policy no: B.5.8.1). Low grade Iron ore of Kumaraswamy mine is considered as part of production as against the earlier practice of not considering the same. Consequently, the earlier stocks are also considered as part of opening inventory. As a result, closing value of "inventories- finished goods-iron ore" has increased by Rs.10.79 crore. There is no impact on the profitability of the Company, as LG fines of previous year are valued during the year with royalty payable and an equal amount is provided for as royalty expenditure. Further, there is no production of LG fines of Kumaraswamy in current year.

2.2 Consequent to the merger of Sponge Iron India Ltd with the Company, the Company has included in its accounting policy 'raw materials' as part of Inventory (B.5.5.3) and accounting policy on 'waste products' under Revenue recognition (C.1.1.3).

2.3 During the year, the Company has modified its accounting policies on Payments under employees' family benefit scheme (C.2.2.1), Accrued leave salary (C.2.2.4) and other benefits (C.2.2.5) in view of transfer of its obligations towards non statutory employee benefits i.e. accrued leave salary, settlement allowance, post retirement medical facilities and family benefit scheme to NMDC employees' Superannuation Benefit fund Trust. This has no impact on the profitability of the Company.

Due to the above, the deposits with LIC towards accrued leave salary Rs. 107.21 crore and Settlement allowances Rs.13.80 crore are transferred in the name of the trust. In addition, the funds held by the Company, towards Post retirement medical Rs.103.87 crore and family benefit scheme Rs.11.23 crore are transferred to the above trust on 30/03/2011. Further, the amount due to the trust as on 31/03/2011, on account of shortfall in the Post retirement medical facilities Rs. 18.33 crore and Family benefit scheme Rs.1.20 crore shown under "Other liabilities.".

3. Significant accounting adjustments :

a) During the year, the Company has implemented revised salaries and wages to its employees except at Sponge Iron Unit, with effect from 1st Jan 2007. As a result, after adjustment of arrears paid, the wage revision provision has been reviewed and the excess provision amounting to Rs.64.42 crore has been withdrawn and recognised as 'other income.'

b) In line with NMDC Ltd's accounting policy, all the assets acquired after 01.04.1987 at Sponge Iron Unit are subjected to technical assessment against the practice of depreciating based on Schedule XIV rates followed by the erstwhile Sponge Iron India Ltd. The unamortised depreciable amount of these assets at the beginning of the year is being charged off over the remaining useful life of the assets. The depreciation as worked out on the revised life of the assets has resulted in higher depreciation of Rs.1.36 crore with a corresponding reduction in profit.

4. Disclosures under Accounting Standards:

4.1 Amalgamations : (AS 14)

Merger of erstwhile Sponge Iron India Ltd with the Company :

a) During the year, the Sponge Iron India Ltd (SIIL) engaged primarily in the business of producing, manufacturing and Selling Sponge Iron has been merged with NMDC Ltd which is primarily engaged in mining of Iron ore.

b) The scheme of Amalgamation of the erstwhile SIIL with NMDC Ltd was approved in the meetings of members & Un-Secured creditors and subsequently sanctioned by Ministry of Corporate affairs (MCA), Govt. of India vide its order dated 25/05/2010, which became effective on the date on which the order of merger as issued by MCA is filed with ROC by erstwhile SIIL and NMDC i.e. 01/07/2010. The scheme comes into operation from the appointed date i.e.30/06/2008 and the assets and liabilities of erstwhile SIIL stand transferred to NMDC Ltd with retrospective effect from the appointed date. As a result, the effective date for accounting purpose is 30th Jun 2008.

c) The amalgamation has been accounted for under the "Purchase" method as prescribed by Accounting Standard 14 on "Accounting for Amalgamations" issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. In line with the standard, the assets and liabilities of the erstwhile SIIL are incorporated at their existing carrying values.

d) The operating loss of the SIIL during the period 30th Jun 2008 (being appointed date) to 31/03/ 2010 amounting to Rs.27.69 crore has been adjusted against the General Reserve of the Company without opening the accounts of NMDC Ltd for the Previous year. The accounts of the unit have been incorporated into NMDC accounts from 01/04/2010.

e) As per the Scheme, the Company has paid an amount of Rs.80.83 crore as consideration to the shareholders of erstwhile SIIL against the net assets of Rs.68.52 crore.The excess of consideration paid over net assets Rs.12.31 crore and expenses on stamp duty & legal charges Rs.1.78 crore, totalling to Rs.14.09 crore is recognised as "Goodwill" as on 30/06/2008. The same is amortised over a period of 3 years from the appointed date. Accordingly, amortised goodwill between the appointed date to 31/03/2010 amounting to Rs.8.61 crore has been adjusted against the General Reserve.

Due to the incorporation of Sponge Iron Unit into current year accounts of NMDC Ltd, current year figures are not strictly comparable to those of the previous year.

4.2 Employee Benefits (AS-15 - Rev): Necessary details have been disclosed in Schedule 23-Detailed information.

4.3 Segment Reporting (AS-17): Necessary details have been disclosed in Schedule 23-Detailed information.

4.4 Related Party Disclosures (AS-18):

(i) List of Related parties with whom transactions have taken place and their relationships:

A. Subsidiary Companies:

1. JK Mineral Development Corporation Limited, Jammu

2. NMDC SARL, Madagaskar

3. NMDC-CMDC Ltd., Raipur

B. Asssociate Companies:

Romelt- Sail (India) Limited, New Delhi (in the process of liquidation)

C. Key Management Personnel: (Directors)

1. Sri Rana Som

2. Sri VK Sharma

3. Sri S.Venkatesan

4. Sri N K Nanda

5. Sri. S.Thiagarajan

6. Sri G.B.Joshi (w.e.f. 13/08/2010)

4.6 Consolidated Financial Statements (AS-21): The subsidiary of the Company Viz., NMDC SARL, Madagascar is under closure and in the process of winding up. The above subsidiary suffers from significant impairment in it's ability to transfer funds to the parent Company in terms of para 11 of AS 21.

The transactions during the period ended 31st MAR 2011 of J&K Mineral development corporation Ltd, Jammu and NMDC-CMDC Ltd., Raipur, another subsidiary incorporated during 2008-09, are not material in terms of para 4.3 of Preface to the statements of Accounting Standards issued by ICAI.

For the aforesaid reasons, consolidated financial statements of NMDC Ltd and its above subsidiaries have not been drawn up for the period ended 31-MARCH-2011 also, as per the practice followed in earlier years.

4.8 Discontinuing Operations (AS-24):

It has been decided to sell the plant and machinery of Silica Sand Project, Lalapur and UPFO Plant, Vizag. Pending the above and as the transactions of the units are not material, no further disclosure under the standard is considered necessary.

4.9 Intangible Assets (AS-26) : R&D

The Research & Development expenditure, charged to Profit & Loss account during the year is Rs.14.18 crore (previous year Rs.13.25 crore), including expenditure of Rs. 2.12 crore (previous year Rs.2.21 crore) on feasibility studies.

4.10 Impairment of Assets (AS - 28):

Action has been initiated to sell the plant and machinery of Silica Sand Project, Lalapur and UPFO plant at Vizag.

The impairment of assets has been reviewed during the year in respect of the following cash generating units, included under the segment 'Other Minerals and Services' and on such review, no further adjustments are required to be made. The details of impairment made in earlier years are as detailed below.

4.11 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets (AS-29) : Necessary details in regard to provisions have been disclosed in Schedule 12-Provisions.

5.2 There is no Investments by the loanees as mentioned in 5.1 in the shares of NMDC Ltd.

5.3 No loans and advances have been given to the Associate Company M/s Romelt- Sail (India) Limited, New Delhi.

5.4 There are no loans and advances in the nature of loans, to firms/companies, in which directors are interested.

6. Others:

6.1 The processing plant at Panna stopped with effect from 01-07-2010 for want of final forest clearance for supplementary mining lease. However, mining activities are continuing.

6.2 The undistributed golden jubilee gifts pertaining to the eligible employees are kept in the custody of the Company.

6.3 A liability of Rs 0.57 crore has been made during the current year, towards Rehabilitation Cess u/s 441A of the Companies Act, 1956 at the minimum rate of 0.005% on the turnover (cumulative provision Rs 2.12 crore (Previous year Rs. 1.55 crore)) and the same is not remitted to Central Govt., in the absence of any notification issued by the Central Govt. in this regard.

6.4 Replies to some of the letters seeking confirmation of balances with regard to Sundry Debtors, Advances and Deposits are awaited.

6.5 Figures for the previous year have been regrouped wherever considered necessary so as to conform to the classification of the current period.


Mar 31, 2010

1. REVENUE RECOGNITION:

1.1 Export sales: Export sales are recognized on the date of Bill of Lading. However, final adjustments are made in the year of receipt of discharge port analysis.

1.2 Domestic sales: Domestic sales are accounted on the date of Railway receipt / Lorry receipt / Delivery challan.

1.3 Obsolete Stores & Scrap: Income is accounted on realization basis in respect of Used / surplus/obsolete/unserviceable materials and scrap.

2. EMPLOYEES BENEFITS:

2.1 Payments under Employees Family Benefit Scheme: Under the NMDC Employeesfamily benefit scheme, monthly payments are made till the normal date of retirement to the family members of those employees who are discharged from service due to medical reasons or death, on deposit of the amount envisaged in the scheme and liability for the payments are accounted for on the basis of actuarial valuation.

2.2 Leave Travel Concession: (Encashment / Availment): Liability towards encashment / availment of Leave Travel Concession is accounted for on the basis of actuarial valuation.

2.3 Gratuity: Gratuity payable to eligible employees is administered by a separate Trust, which has taken a Group gratuity policy with LIC. Demands made by the Trust including the annual contribution and risk premium for the future service gratuity of the LIC policy are charged to Profit & Loss Account.

2.4 Accrued Leave Salary: Liability towards Accrued Leave Salary, as at the end of the year is recognized on the basis of actuarial valuation and remitted to a fund maintained by LIC.

2.5 Other Benefits: Liability towards Long service award, Settlement Allowance and Post Retirement Medical Facilities t6 employees as at the end of the year is recognized on the basis of actuarial valuation. The liability towards Settlement Allowance is remitted to a fund maintained by LIC.

3. GENERAL

3.1 Research & Development Expenditure: The

expenditure on Fixed Assets relating to Research & Development is capitalized and depreciated in the same method as any other assets of the Company. Other Research & Development expenditure of revenue nature incurred during the year is charged off to Profit & Loss Account.

3.2 Mine Closure Obligation: The liability to meet the obligation of mine closure and restoration of environment as per Mines & Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 (MMDR 1957) at the time of closure of the mine has been estimated on the basis of technical assessment and charged to Profit & Loss account on the basis of Run of Mine ore production of the mine. The liability is remitted to a Fund maintained by LIC.

3.3 Pre-paid Expenses: Expenses are accounted under prepaid expenses only where the amounts relating to unexpired period exceed Rs.2,00,000/- in each case.

3.4 Prior period adjustments: Income/ Expenditure relating to prior period of over Rs 2,00,000/- in each case arising out of errors and omissions are accounted as prior period adjustments.

3.5 Insurance Claims: Insurance claims are accounted as under:

In case of transit insurance-on the basis of claim lodged with the Insurance Company.

In case of other Insurance - on the basis of Survey reports received.

Differences between insurance claims accounted for and actual receipt are accounted as Miscellaneous Expenditure / Income in the year of settlement.

4. Intangible assets: Computer software is capitalized and amortised over a period three years.

Bi Rates of Depreciation could not be specified in view of Accounting Policy No.B.2.1. 67 The value of lease hold land measuring 3021.35 Sq. Mts and 24719.49 Sq. Mts. (previous year 3021.35 Sq. Mts. and 24719:49 Sq. Mts.) taken from Vizag Port Trust Authorities for construction of Regional office buildings and Screening Plant respectively has not been brought into books as the exact amount payable to the lessor during the lease period of land is not ascertainable under the terms of lease agreement. However, the yearly rent payable in this regard is charged off in the accounts.

Depreciation in respect of Roads, Buildings, Culverts, Bridges, Plant & Machinery and Electrical Installations constructed on the land referred to above has been provided, restricting the life to the lease period.

7. The value of land of 114.01 hectares taken over from District Industries Centre, Jagdalpur for construction of Steel Plant near Nagarnar has not been brought into the books as the amount payable is not ascertainable in the absence of any demand from the concerned authorities.

9. The land on which Cess Fund Quarters were constructed prior to 1984-85 was leased out to Cess Fund Authorities.

10. The ownership of Cess Fund assets constructed prior to 1984-85 vests with the Cess Fund Authorities. However, as per agreement with Cess Fund Authorities, the quarters constructed after 1984-85 shall remain charged in their favour.

11. Formal agreements / Transfer deeds remain to be executed in respect of the following:

(a) Renewal of Mining Leases at Deposit 10 (Float Ore) & Panna.S Donimalai.

(b) Lease deeds in respect of parts of land for township at Bailadila-5, Bacheli and Bailadila-14. Kirandul.

(c) Lease deeds in respect of land for Screening Plant at Visakhapatnam.

(d) Mining lease to the extent of 22.00 hectares of Silica Sand Plant near Lalapur (Allahabad).

(e) Lease in respect of a portion of the total land at R&D Center measuring 10.96 acres has expired during Feb 07 (7.0 acres) and the balance in Feb 2010 (3.96 acres). The process of renewal of the lease is under progress.

9. Segment Reporting

The Management evaluates the Companys performance and allocates the resources based on analysis of various performance indicators by business / product segments i.e.,

i) Iron Ore

ii) Other minerals & services

1. Contingent liabilities:

Rs. in Crore

Particulars : Period ended Period ended 31-Mar-10 31-Mar-09

1.1 Claims against the company not acknowledged as debts consists of:

a Appeal pending in respect of levy of TDS -- 0.36

b Disputed claims under Property tax, Export tax, Conservancy Tax, Sales tax etc. 52.12 34.97

c Claims by contractors under arbitration 1.09 20.07

d Other claims on company not acknowledged as debts 26.28 4.08

1.2 Uncalled liability on Shares partly paid :

in Krishnapatnam Railway Company Ltd: 13.75 18.25

1.3 Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on Capital account 395.88 373.22

1.4 Contingent liability on bills discounted under LCs/ counter guarantees given for BGs 8.92 15.54

2. Disclosures under Accounting Standards:

2.1 Employee Benefits (AS-15 - Rev): Necessary details have been disclosed in Schedule 22-Detailed information.

2.2 Segment Reporting (AS-17): Necessary details have been disclosed in Schedule 22-Detailed information.

2.3 Related Party Disclosures (AS-18):

(i) List of Related parties with whom transactions have taken place and their relationships:

A. Subsidiary Companies:

1. JK Mineral Development Corporation Limited, Jammu

2. NMDC SARL, Madagaskar

3. NIMDC (Pty) Ltd., Namibia (upto 28-08-2009)

4. NMDC-CMDC Ltd., Raipur

Consequent to decision of the Board of Directors and the approval of the Government of India, the wholly owned subsidiary Company at Namibia namely, Nam-India Mineral Development Corporation Limited (Registration No. 2001/039) has been deregistered in terms of Section 73(5) of the Companies Act, 1973 of the Republic of "Namibia as notified in the Government Gazette No 4329, dated 28th August 2009 (Notification No 169). The entire amount of interest free loan accorded to the Subsidiary Company has already been written off in the books of parent. Company as irrecoverable loss. Hence NIMDC (Pty) Ltd., ceased to exist w.e.f. 28th Aug 2009.

B. Asssociate Companies:

Romelt-Sail (India) Limited, New Delhi

C. Key Management Personnel: (Directors)

1. Sri Rana Som

2. Sri VK Sharma

3. Sri K. R. Venkateswarlu (till 30/06/09)

4. Sri S:Venkatesan

5. Sri N K Nanda

6. Sri. S.Thiagarajan (from 09/07/09)

2.5 Consolidated Financial Statements (AS-21): The subsidiary of the Company Viz., NMDC SARL, Madagascar is under closure and in the process of winding up. The other subsidiary, NIMDC (Pty) Ltd., Namibia has been wound up during the year. There are no significant transactions in respect of another subsidiary, J&K Mineral Development Corporation Ltd., Jammu.

All the above subsidiaries suffer from significant impairment in their ability to transfer funds to the parent company in terms of para 11 of AS 21. The Company has been writing off the loan advanced to these subsidiaries and de-rated the equity investment of these subsidiaries accordingly.

The transactions during the period ended 31st MAR 2010 of NMDC-CMDC Ltd., Raipur, a subsidiary incorporated during 2008-09, are not material in terms of para 4.3 of Preface to the statements of Accounting Standards issued by ICAI.

For the above said reasons, consolidated financial statements of NMDC Ltd and its above subsidiaries have not been drawn up for the period ended 31-MARCH-2010 also, as per the practice followed in earlier years.

3.0 Discontinuing Operations (AS-24) :

It has been decided to lease / sell the plant and machinery of Silica Sand Project, Lalapur and action has been initiated accordingly. Pending the above and as the transactions of the unit are not material, no further disclosure under the standard is considered necessary.

4.0 Intangible Assets (AS-26) : R&D

The Research & Development expenditure, charged to Profit & Loss account is Rs. 13.25 crore (previous year Rs.17.36 crore), including expenditure of Rs. 2.21 crore (previous year Rs.10.38 crore) on feasibility studies.

5. Impairment of Assets (AS - 28) : *

During the year, the Honble Supreme Court has revoked the suspension of the activities of Panna Diamond Project, subject to certain conditions. After complying with the conditions, the unit has restarted its regular operations with effect from 19 June 2009 and accordingly, the impairment loss provided during earlier years has been reversed.

There is no change during the year in the status of impaired UPFO plant, which is under care & maintenance.

6. Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets (AS-29) : Necessary details in regard to provisions have been disclosed in Schedule 12-Provisions.

7. Others :

7.1 Govt, of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs through letter dated 18th Jan 2010 has approved the merger of Ml s Sponge Iron India Ltd (SIIL) with NMDC Ltd. Legal formalities for merger of M/s SIIL with the Company are under progress. Pending merger of M/s SIIL with the Company, no accounting adjustments have been made.

7.2 The undistributed golden jubilee gifts pertaining to the eligible employees are kept in the custody of the Company.

7.3 A liability of Rs 0.31 crore has been made during the current year, towards Rehabilitation Cess u/s 441A of the Companies Act, 1956 at the minimum rate of 0.005% on the turnover (cumulative provision Rs 1.55 crore (Previous year Rs. 1.24 crore)) and the same is not remitted to Central Govt., in the absence of any notification issued by the Central Govt, in this regard.

7.4 The rate of royalty on iron ore has been revised from fixed rate per tonne to Advalorem basis @ 10% on the sale price with effect from 13th August 2009. Consequently, the increased charge of royalty to the P&L account for the year is Rs 313.51 cr.

7.5 During the year, the Government has disinvested its holding to the tune of 8.38% of Companys equity share capital resulting in reduction in Governments holding to 90% from 98.38% as on 31/03/2009.

7.6 Replies to some of the letters seeking confirmation of balances with regard to Sundry Debtors, Advances and Deposits are awaited.

7.7 Figures for the previous period have been regrouped wherever considered necessary so as to conform to the classification of the current period.

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