Accounting Policies of Phyto Chem (India) Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2015

A. Basis of Accounting: The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP) to comply with the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the 2013 Act") / Companies Act, 1956 ("the 1956 Act"), as applicable. The financial statements have been prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are consistent with those followed in the previous year except for change in the accounting policy for depreciation.

b. Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of such assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the results of operations during the end of the reporting period. Although these estimates are based upon management's best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from the estimates.

c. Fixed Assets : Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation and cost of assets includes acquisition and installation expenses which are directly attributable for bringing the assets into working condition.

d. Depreciation: With effect from 01-04-2014 there has been a change in Policy for determination of depreciation amount as per provisions prescribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 read with Section 123 of the "Act".

Depreciation is calculated based on useful life of asset retrospectively from the date of acquisition of the relevant Fixed Assets. The depreciation for assets having residual life and carrying book value as on 01-04-2014 are being amortized over remaining residual life. The depreciation for assets whose useful life expired but has carrying book value are amortized as on 01-04-2014 by transferring to the opening Profit and Loss Account. From 01-04-2014 the existing assets with carrying book value and additions made thereafter shall be provided in accordance with useful life as prescribed in Schedule II of Companies Act,2013.

e. Inventories : i. Stocks of raw materials, packing materials, house plots and consumables are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Rates are determined on FIFO basis ii. Finished goods are valued at cost of conversion and other cost incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition (plus other overheads) or net realizable value, whichever is lower.

f. Revenue Recognition: Revenue from sales of goods is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the customer, which generally coincides with their delivery to customer. Sales are stated including sales tax and excise duty excluding returns.

g. Borrowing Costs : Borrowing Costs are charged to profit & loss account, except in cases where the borrowings are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of the qualifying asset.

h. Cenvat : Cenvat benefit is accounted for by reducing from the purchase cost of raw materials and adjusted against the excise duty liability.

i. Excise Duty: Excise Duty in respect of goods manufactured by the Company and lying in the Factory is accounted on accrual basis.

j. Investments : Investments are stated at cost. All the investments are long term and diminution in market value is not considered unless diminution is permanent.

k. Foreign Currency Transaction : Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing as on the date of transaction. Earning or losses due to fluctuations in exchange rates are recorded as income or expenditure in the year of settlement and charged to Profit & Loss A/c.

l. Employees Benefits :

I. Short term employee Benefits : All employee benefits payable within twelve months of rendering services are classified as short term benefits. Such benefits include salaries, wages, bonus, short term compensated absences, awards excreta, performance pay etc., and the same are recognized in the period in which the employee renders the related service.

II. Post Employment Benefits :

1. Defined Contribution Plans : Central Government Provident Fund Scheme is defined Contribution plan of the Company. The contributions paid or payable under the schemes are recognized during the period in which the employee renders the related service.

2. Defined Benefit Plans : The employees' gratuity scheme is defined benefit plan of the Company. The present value of the obligations under such defined benefit plan is determined based on the actuarial valuation provided by LIC of India at the date of Balance Sheet. Necessary disclosures as required under AS15 are furnished in Notes to Financial Statements.

m. The Company has taken into consideration the Provisions AS28- Impairment of assets. The Company assets at the each Balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication is there, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs. If recoverable amount is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount.

n. Cash and Cash Equivalent: Cash and cash equivalent in the cash flow statement comprises cash at bank and on hand short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

o. Income Taxes : Tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Provisions for current tax is made after taking into consideration benefits admissible under the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Deferred tax resulting from timing difference between taxable and accounting income as accounted for using the tax rules and laws that are enacted or substantively enacted as on the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which deferred tax assets can be realized.

p. Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets : Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the financial statements. Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

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Mar 31, 2014

A. System of Accounting :

The Company follows Mercantile system of accounting and recognises income and expenditure on accrual basis. The accounts are prepared on historical cost basis as a going concern. Accounting policies not referred to otherwise are consistent with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable Accounting Standards unless otherwise stated.

b. Use of Estimates:

The preparation of financial statements is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of such assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the results of operations during the end of the reporting period. Although these estimates are based upon management''s best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from the estimates.

c. Fixed Assets :

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation and cost of assets includes acquisition and installation expenses which are directly attributable for bringing the assets into working condition.

d. Depreciation :

Depreciation has been provided on straight line method at the rates specified in the Schedule XIV of the Companies Act,1956.

e. Inventories :

i. Stocks of raw materials, packing materials, house plots and consumables are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. Rates are determined on FIFO basis

ii. Finished goods are valued at cost of conversion and other cost incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition (plus other overheads) or net realisable value, whichever is lower.

f. Revenue Recognition:

Revenue from sales of goods is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the customer, which generally coincides with their delivery to customer. Sales are stated including sales tax and excise duty excluding returns.

g. Borrowing Costs :

Borrowing Costs are charged to profit & loss account, except in cases where the borrowings are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of the qualifying asset.

h. Cenvat :

Cenvat benefit is accounted for by reducing from the purchase cost of raw materials and adjusted against the excise duty liability.

i. Excise Duty:

Excise Duty in respect of goods manufactured by the Company and lying in the Factory is accounted on accrual basis.

j. Investments :

Investments are stated at cost. All the investments are long term and diminution in market value is not considered unless diminution is permanent.

k. Foreign Currency Transaction :

Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing as on the date of transaction. Earning or losses due to fluctuations in exchange rates are recorded as income or expenditure in the year of settlement and charged to Profit & Loss A/c.

l. Employees Benefits :

I. Short term employee Benefits :

All employee benefits payable within twelve months of rendering services are classified as short term benefits. Such benefits include salaries, wages, bonus, short term compensated absences, awards exgratia, performance pay etc., and the same are recognized in the period in which the employee renders the related service.

II. Post Employment Benefits :

1. Defined Contribution Plans :

Central Government Provident Fund Scheme is defined Contribution plan of the Company. The contributions paid or payable under the schemes are recognized during the period in which the employee renders the related service.

2. Defined Benefit Plans :

The employees'' gratuity scheme is defined benefit plan of the Company. The present value of the obligations under such defined benefit plan is determined based on the actuarial valuation provided by LIC of India at the date of Balance Sheet. Necessary disclosures as required under AS15 are furnished in Notes to Financial Statements.

m. The Company has taken into consideration the Provisions AS28- Impairment of assets. The Company assets at the each Balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication is there, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs. If recoverable amount is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount.

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Mar 31, 2013

A. System of Accounting : The Company follows Mercantile system of accounting and recognises income and expenditure on accrual basis. The accounts are prepared on historical cost basis as a going concern. Accounting policies not referred to otherwise are consistent with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable Accounting Standards unless otherwise stated.

b. Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of such assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the results of operations during the end of the reporting period. Although these estimates are based upon management''s best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from the estimates.

c. Fixed Assets : Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation and cost of assets includes acquisition and installation expenses which are directly attributable for bringing the assets into working condition.

d. Depreciation : Depreciation has been provided on straight line method at the rates specified in the Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

e. Inventories : i. Stocks of raw materials, packing materials, house plots and consumables are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. Rates are determined on FIFO basis ii. Finished goods are valued at cost of conversion and other cost incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition (plus other overheads) or net realisable value, whichever is lower.

f. Revenue Recognition: Revenue from sales of goods is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the customer, which generally coincides with their delivery to customer. Sales are stated including sales tax and excise duty excluding returns.

g. Borrowing Costs : Borrowing Costs are charged to profit & loss account, except in cases where the borrowings are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of the qualifying asset.

h. Convert : Convert benefit is accounted for by reducing from the purchase cost of raw materials and adjusted against the excise duty liability.

i. Excise Duty: Excise Duty in respect of goods manufactured by the company and lying in the Factory is accounted on accrual basis.

j. Investments : Investments are stated at cost. All the investments are long term and diminution in market value is not considered unless diminution is permanent.

k. Foreign Currency Transaction : Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing as on the date of transaction. Earning or losses due to fluctuations in exchange rates are recorded as income or expenditure in the year of settlement and charged to Profit & Loss A/c.

I. Employees Benefits :

I. Short term employee Benefits: All employee benefits payable within twelve months of rendering services are classified as short term benefits. Such benefits include salaries, wages, bonus, short term compensated absences, awards excreta, performance pay etc., and the same are recognized in the period in which the employee renders the related service.

II. Post Employment Benefits :

1. Defined Contribution Plans : Central Government Provident Fund Scheme is defined Contribution plan of the Company. The contributions paid or payable under the schemes are recognized during the period in which the employee renders the related service.

2. Defined Benefit Plans : The employees'' gratuity scheme is defined benefit plan of the Company. The present value of the obligations under such defined benefit plan is determined based on the actuarial valuation provided by LIC of India at the date of Balance Sheet. Necessary disclosures as required under AS 15 are furnished in Notes to Financial Statements.

m. The Company has taken into consideration the Provisions AS28- Impairment of assets. The Company assets at the each Balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication is there, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs. If recoverable amount is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount Valuation

a. Raw materials, packing materials and house plots are valued at lower of cost or net realisable value.

b. Finished goods are valued at cost of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition or net realisable value whichever is lower.

B. Expenditure in foreign currency during the Financial year on account of royalties, knowhow, professional and consultation and other matters : NIL

C. Total value of imported raw material consumed during the Financial year and the total value of indigenous raw materials and the percentage of each to the total consumption:

D. Earnings in foreign exchange: Nil

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Mar 31, 2012

A. System of Accounting : The Company follows Mercantile system of accounting and recognises income and expenditure on accrual basis. The accounts are prepared on historical cost basis as a going concern. Accounting policies not referred to otherwise are consistent with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable Accounting Standards unless otherwise stated.

b. Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of such assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the results of operations during the end of the reporting period. Although these estimates are based upon management's best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from the estimates.

c. Fixed Assets : Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation and cost of assets includes acquisition and installation expenses which are directly attributable for bringing the assets into working condition.

d. Depreciation : Depreciation has been provided on straight line method at the rates specified in the Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

e. Inventories : i. Stocks of raw materials, packing materials, house plots and consumables are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. Rates are determined on FIFO basis ii. Finished goods are valued at cost of conversion and other cost incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition (plus other overheads) or net realisable value, whichever is lower.

f. Revenue Recognition: Revenue from sales of goods is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the customer, which generally coincides with their delivery to customer. Sales are stated including sales tax and excise duty excluding returns.

g. Borrowing Costs : Borrowing Costs are charged to profit & loss account, except in cases where the borrowings are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of the qualifying asset.

h. Cenvat: Cenvat benefit is accounted for by reducing from the purchase cost of raw materials and adjusted against the excise duty liability.

i. Excise Duty: Excise Duty in respect of goods manufactured by the company and lying in the Factory is accounted on accrual basis.

j. Investments : Investments are stated at cost. All the investments are long term and diminution in market value is not considered unless diminution is permanent.

k. Foreign Currency Transaction : Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing as on the date of transaction. Earning or losses due to fluctuations in exchange rates are recorded as income or expenditure in the year of settlement and charged to Profit & Loss A/c.

I. Employees Benefits

I. Short term employee Benefits: AII employee benefits payable within twelve months of rendering services are classified as short term benefits. Such benefits include salaries, wages, bonus, short term compensated absences, awards exgratia, performance pay etc., and the same are recognized in the period in which the employee renders the related service.

II. Post Employment Benefits :

1. Defined Contribution Plans : Central Government Provident Fund Scheme is defined Contribution plan of the Company. The contributions paid or payable under the schemes are recognized during the period in which the employee renders the related service.

2. Defined Benefit Plans : The employee's gratuity scheme is defined benefit plan of the Company. The present value of the obligations under such defined benefit plan is determined based on the actuarial valuation provided by LIC of India at the date of Balance Sheet. Necessary disclosures as required under AS15 are furnished in Notes to Financial Statements.

m. The Company has taken into consideration the Provisions AS28- Impairment of assets. The Company assets at the each Balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication is there, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs. If recoverable amount is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount

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Mar 31, 2011

A) System of Accounting : The company follows Mercantile system of accounting and recognises income and expenditure on accrual basis. The accounts are prepared on historical cost basis as a going concern. Accounting policies not referred to otherwise are consistent with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable Accounting Standards unless otherwise stated.

b) Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of such assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the results of operations during the end of the reporting period. Although these estimates are based upon management's best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from the estimates.

c) Fixed Assets : Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation and cost of assets includes acquisition and installation expenses which are directly attributable for bringing the assets into working condition.

d) Depreciation : Depreciation has been provided on straight line method at the rates specified in the schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

e) Inventories : i) Stocks of raw materials, packing materials, house plots and consumables are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. Rates are determined on FIFO basis ii) Finished goods are valued at cost of conversion and other cost incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition (plus other overheads) or net realisable value, whichever is lower.

f) Revenue Recognition: Revenue from sales of goods is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the customer, which generally coincides with their delivery to customer. Sales are stated including sales tax and excise duty excluding returns.

g) Borrowing Costs : Borrowing Costs are charged to profit & loss account, except in cases where the borrowings are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of the qualifying asset.

h) Cenvat : Cenvat benefit is accounted for by reducing from the purchase cost of raw materials and adjusted against the excise duty liability.

i) Excise Duty: Excise Duty in respect of goods manufactured by the company and lying in the Factory is accounted on accrual basis.

j) Investments : Investments are stated at cost. All the investments are long term and diminution in market value is not considered unless diminution is permanent.

k) Foreign Currency Transaction : Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing as on the date of transaction. Earning or losses due to fluctuations in exchange rates are recorded as income or expenditure in the year of settlement and charged to Profit & Loss A/c.

I) Employees Benefits

A) Short term employee Benefits :AII employee benefits payable within twelve months of rendering services are classified as short term benefits. Such benefits include salaries, wages, bonus, short term compensated absences, awards exgratia, performance pay etc., and the same are recognized in the period in which the employee renders the related service.

B) Post Employment Benefits :

i) Defined Contribution Plans : Central Government Provident Fund Scheme is defined Contribution plan of the company. The contributions paid or payable under the schemes are recognized during the period in which the employee renders the related service.

ii) Defined Benefit Plans : The employee's gratuity scheme is defined benefit plan of the company. The present value of the obligations under such defined benefit plan is determined based on the actuarial valuation provided by LIC of India at the date of Balance Sheet. Necessary disclo sures as required under AS15 are furnished in Notes to Accounts.

m) The Company has taken into consideration the Provisions AS28- Impairment of assets. The Company asses at the each Balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication is there, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs. If recoverable amount is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount

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Mar 31, 2010

A) System of Accounting : The company follows Mercantile system of accounting and recognises income and expenditure on accrual basis. The accounts are prepared on historical cost basis as a going concern. Accounting policies not referred to otherwise are consistent with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable Accounting Standards unless otherwise stated.

b) Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of such assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the results of operations during the end of the reporting period. Although these estimates are based upon managements best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from the estimates.

c) Fixed Assets : Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation and cost of assets includes acquisition and installation expenses which are directly attributable for bringing the assets into working condition.

d) Depreciation : Depreciation has been provided on straight line method at the rates specified in the schedule XIV of the Companies Act,1956.

e) Inventories : i) Stocks of raw materials, packing materials, house plots and consumables are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. Rates are determined on FIFO basis ii) Finished goods are valued at cost of conversion and other cost incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition (plus other overheads) or net realisable value, whichever is lower.

f) Revenue Recognition: Revenue from sales of goods is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the customer, which generally coincides with their delivery to customer. Sales are stated including sales tax and excise duty excluding returns.

g) Borrowing Costs : Borrowing Costs are charged to profit & loss account, except in cases where the borrowings are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of the qualifying asset.

h) Cenvat : Cenvat benefit is accounted for by reducing from the purchase cost of raw materials and adjusted against the excise duty liability. i) Excise Duty: Excise duty in respect of goods manufactured by the company and lying in the Factory is accounted on accrual basis. j) Investments : Investments are stated at cost. All the investments are long term and diminution in market value is not considered unless diminution is permanent.

k) Foreign Currency Transaction : Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing as on the date of transaction. Earning or losses due to fluctuations in exchange rates are recorded as income or expenditure in the year of settlement and charged to Profit & Loss A/c.

l) Employees Benefits

A) Short term employee Benefits :AII employee benefits payable within twelve months of rendering services are classified as short term benefits. Such benefits include salaries, wages, bonus, short term compensated absences, awards exgratia, performance pay etc., and the same are recognized in the period in which the employee renders the related service.

B) Post Employment Benefits :

i) Defined Contribution Plans : Central Government Provident Fund Scheme is defined Contribution plan of the company. The contributions paid or payable under the schemes are recognized during the period in which the employee renders the related service. ii) Defined Benefit Plans : The employees gratuity scheme is defined benefit plan of the company. The present value of the obligations under such defined benefit plan is determined based on the actuarial valuation provided by LIC of India at the date of Balance Sheet. Necessary disclo sures as required under AS15 are furnished in Notes to Accounts.

m) The Company has taken into consideration the Provisions of AS28 - Impairment of assets. The Company assess at the each Balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication is there, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs. If recoverable amount is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount