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Mar 31, 2018

1a. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

i) Statement of Compliance

These financial statements comply in all material aspects with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) [Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015] and other relevant provisions of the Act.

ii) Basis of Accounting

The separate financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for plan assets of defined benefit plans, which are measured at fair value.

All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the Company''s normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013. Based on the nature of products and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current - non current classification of assets and liabilities.

iii) Property, Plant and Equipment

All Property Plant & Equipments are stated at cost of acquisition, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Direct costs are capitalised until the assets are ready for use and includes freight, duties, taxes and expenses incidental to acquisition and installation.

Subsequent expenditures related to an item of Property Plant & Equipment are added to its carrying value only when it is probable that the future economic benefits from the asset will flow to the Company & cost can be reliably measured.

Losses arising from the retirement of, and gains or losses arising from disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Depreciation is provided on a pro-rata basis on the straight line method (''SLM'') over the estimated useful lives of the assets specified in Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013.

iv) Impairment of Assets

The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. If at the balance sheet date there is an indication that if a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is reflected at the recoverable amount.

v) Revenue recognition

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.

Sale of goods: Revenue from sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer, based on the applicable incoterms. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of returns, trade allowances, rebates, GST, value added taxes and amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The Company recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue recognition criteria have been complied.

vi) Employee Benefits

(a) Short-term obligations

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits that are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognised in respect of employees'' services up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. The liabilities are presented as current employee benefit obligations in the balance sheet.

(b) Other long-term employee benefit obligations

The liabilities for earned leave are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service. They are therefore measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period using the projected unit credit method. The benefits are discounted using the market yields at the end of the reporting period that have terms approximating to the terms of the related obligation. Remeasurements as a result of experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognised in profit or loss.

The obligations are presented as current liabilities in the balance sheet if the entity does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting period, regardless of when the actual settlement is expected to occur.

Long Term Service Awards are recognised as a liability at the present value of the defined benefit obligation as at the balance sheet date.

(c) Post-employment obligations

The company operates the following post-employment schemes:

- Defined Contribution plans such as provident fund, superannuation and pension

- Defined Benefit plans such as Gratuity Defined Contribution Plans

The Company''s contribution to provident fund (in case of contributions to the Regional Provident Fund office), pension and employee state insurance scheme are considered as defined contribution plans, as the Company does not carry any further obligations apart from the contributions made on a monthly basis and are charged as an expense based on the amount of contribution required to be made.

The Company contributes to Superannuation Fund and Employees Pension Scheme 1995 and has no further obligation to the plan beyond to monthly contribution number.

Defined Benefit Plan

Gratuity for employees in India is as per the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Employees who are in continuous service for a period of 5 years are eligible for gratuity. The amount of gratuity payable on retirement/termination is the employees last drawn basic salary per month computed proportionately for the number of years of service. The gratuity plan is a funded plan and the Company makes contributions to recognised funds in India.

The Company''s Gratuity Plan is administered by an insurer and the Investments are made in various schemes of the trust. The Company funds the plan on a periodical basis.

The present value of the defined benefit obligation is determined by discounting the estimated future cash outflows by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on government bonds that have terms approximating to the terms of the related obligation.

The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets. This cost is included in employee benefit expense in the statement of profit and loss. Remeasurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognised in the period in which they occur, directly in other comprehensive income. They are included in retained earnings in the statement of changes in equity and in the balance sheet.

Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation resulting from plan amendments or curtailments are recognised immediately in profit or loss as past service cost.

(d) Bonus Plans

The Company recognises a liability and an expense for bonuses. The Company recognises a provision where contractually obliged or where there is a past practice that has created a constructive obligation.

vii) Inventories

Inventories comprise of Raw and Packing Materials, Work in Progress, Finished Goods (Manufactured and Traded). Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and the net realisable value after providing for obsolescence and other losses, where considered necessary. Cost is determined on Weighted Average basis. Cost includes all charges in bringing the goods to their present location and condition, including octroi and other levies, transit insurance and receiving charges. The cost of Work-in-progress and Finished Goods comprises of materials, direct labour, other direct costs and related production overheads.

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

viii) Foreign Currency Transactions

The transactions in foreign exchange are accounted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of transactions. Gain or loss resulting from the settlement of such transaction and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

ix) Taxes on Income

Tax expense for the period, comprising current tax and deferred tax, are included in the determination of the net profit or loss for the period. Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Deferred tax is recognised on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the separate financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax are also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle the asset and the liability on a net basis. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off assets against liabilities representing current tax and where the deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liabilities relate to taxes on income levied by the same governing taxation laws.

x) Provisions and Contingent Liabilities

Provisions are recognised when there is a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and there is a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation. When a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows (when the effect of the time value of money is material).

Contingent liabilities are disclosed when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, the existence of which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the company or a present obligation that arises from past events where it is either not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation or a reliable estimate of the amount cannot be made.

xi) Leases

Operating Leases

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are not transferred to the Company as lessee are classified as operating leases.

xii) Cash and Cash Equivalents

In the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand and demand deposits with banks.

xiii) Financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments.

Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Impairment of financial assets

The Company applies the expected credit loss model for recognising impairment loss on Financial assets measured at amortised cost and trade receivables.

For trade receivables or any contractual right to receive cash or another financial asset that result from transactions that are within the scope of Ind AS 18, the Company always measures the loss allowance at an amount equal to lifetime expected credit losses.

Further, for the purpose of measuring lifetime expected credit loss ("ECL") allowance for trade receivables, the Company has used a practical expedient as permitted under Ind AS 109. This expected credit loss allowance is computed based on a provision matrix which takes into account historical credit loss experience and adjusted for forward-looking information.

xiv) Rounding of amounts

All amounts disclosed in the financial statements and notes have been rounded off to the nearest lakhs as per the requirement of Schedule III, unless otherwise stated.

xv) Standards issued but not yet effective

(a) Ind AS 115 Revenue from Contracts with Customers

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2018 on 28 March 2018 notifying Ind AS 115 Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

These amendments are in accordance with the recent amendments made by International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Ind AS 115 replaces Ind AS 18 which covers contracts for goods and services and Ind AS 11 which covers construction contracts. The new standard is based on the principle that revenue is recognised when control of a good or service transfers to a customer - so the notion of control replaces the existing notion of risks and rewards.

It establishes a five-step model to account for revenue arising from contracts with customer. Under Ind AS 115, revenue is recognised at an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. The Company is in the process of analysing the impact of this new standard. This standard will come into force from accounting period commencing on or after April l, 2018.

There are no other standards, changes in standards and interpretations that are not in force that the Company expects to have a material impact arising from its application in its financial statements.

(b) Appendix B to Ind AS 21

Foreign currency transactions and advance consideration: On March 28, 2018, Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA”) has notified the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2018 containing Appendix B to Ind AS 21, Foreign currency transactions and advance consideration which 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 amendment will come into force from April 1, 2018. The Company has evaluated the effect of this on the financial statements and the impact is not material.

2b. Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainties

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires the Management to make estimates and considered in the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) and the reported income and expenses during the year. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ due to these estimates and the differences between the actual results and the estimates are recognised in the periods in which the results are known / materialise.

Deferred Taxes

Deferred tax is recorded on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts, at the rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable profits during the periods in which those temporary differences and tax loss carry-forwards become deductible. The Company considers existence of projected future taxable income in making this assessment. The amount of the deferred tax assets considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carry-forward period are reduced.

Defined benefit plans:

The cost of the defined benefit plans and the present value of the defined benefit obligation are based on actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate, future salary increases and mortality rates. Due to the complexities involved in the valuation and its long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.


Mar 31, 2017

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Piramal Phytocare Limited ("the Company") is engaged in Manufacturing & Marketing of Herbal Products. The Company is a public limited company and is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in India.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

i) Statement of Compliance

These financial statements comply in all material aspects with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) [Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015] and other relevant provisions of the Act.

Up to the year ended March 31, 2016, the Company prepared its financial statements in accordance with the requirements of previous GAAP, which includes Standards notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006. These are the Company''s first Ind AS separate financial statements. The date of transition to Ind AS is April 1, 2015. Refer Note (xi) for the details of first-time adoption exemptions availed by the Company.

ii) Basis of Accounting

The separate financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis.

All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the Company''s normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013. Based on the nature of products and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realization in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current - noncurrent classification of assets and liabilities.

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Ind AS requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions considered in the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) and the reported income and expenses during the year. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ due to these estimates and the differences between the actual results and the estimates are recognized in the periods in which the results are known / materialize.

iii) Property, Plant and Equipment

All Property, Plant & Equipments are stated at cost of acquisition, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Direct costs are capitalized until the assets are ready for use and includes freight, duties, taxes and expenses incidental to acquisition and installation.

Subsequent expenditures related to an item of Property, Plant & Equipment are added to its carrying value only when it is probable that the future economic benefits from the asset will flow to the Company & cost can be reliably measured.

Losses arising from the retirement of, and gains or losses arising from disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Depreciation is provided on a pro-rata basis on the straight line method (''SLM'') over the estimated useful lives of the assets specified in Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013.

On transition to Ind AS, the Company has elected to continue with the carrying value of all of its property, plant and equipment recognized as at 1 April 2015 measured as per the previous GAAP and use that carrying value as the deemed cost of the property, plant and equipment.

iv) Impairment of Assets

The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. If at the balance sheet date there is an indication that if a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is reflected at the recoverable amount.

v) Revenue recognition

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.

Sale of goods: Amounts disclosed as revenue are inclusive of excise duty and net of returns, trade allowances, rebates, value added taxes and amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The Company recognizes revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue recognition criteria have been complied.

Other Income

Lease Rent Income is recognized on accrual basis.

vi) Employee Benefits

(a) Short-term obligations

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits that are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognized in respect of employees'' services up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. The liabilities are presented as current employee benefit obligations in the balance sheet.

(b) Other long-term employee benefit obligations

The liabilities for earned leave are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service. They are therefore measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period using the projected unit credit method. The benefits are discounted using the market yields at the end of the reporting period that have terms approximating to the terms of the related obligation. Re measurements as a result of experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in profit or loss. The obligations are presented as current liabilities in the balance sheet if the entity does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting period, regardless of when the actual settlement is expected to occur. Long Term Service Awards are recognized as a liability at the present value of the defined benefit obligation as at the balance sheet date.

(c) Post-employment obligations

The company operates the following post-employment schemes:

- Defined Contribution plans such as provident fund, superannuation and pension

- Defined Benefit plans such as Gratuity

The Company and eligible employees make monthly contributions to the approved Staff Provident Fund of Piramal Healthcare Limited equal to specified percentage of the covered employees'' salary. The interest rate payable by the Provident Fund trust to the beneficiaries every year is being notified by the Government. The Company contributes to Superannuation Fund and Employees'' Pension Scheme 1995 and has no further obligations to the plan beyond its monthly contribution.

The present value of the defined benefit obligation denominated in INR is determined by discounting the estimated future cash outflows by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on government bonds that have terms approximating to the terms of the related obligation.

The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets. This cost is included in employee benefit expense in the statement of profit and loss.

Re measurement gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in the period in which they occur, directly in other comprehensive income. They are included in retained earnings in the statement of changes in equity and in the balance sheet.

Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligation resulting from plan amendments or curtailments are recognized immediately in profit or loss as past service cost.

vii) Inventories

Inventories comprise of Raw and Packing Materials, Work in Progress, Finished Goods (Manufactured and Traded). Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and the net realizable value after providing for obsolescence and other losses, where considered necessary. Cost is determined on Weighted Average basis. Cost includes all charges in bringing the goods to their present location and condition, including octroi and other levies, transit insurance and receiving charges. The cost of Work-in-progress and Finished Goods comprises of materials, direct labour, other direct costs and related production overheads. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

viii) Foreign Currency Transactions

The transactions in foreign exchange are accounted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of transactions. Gain or loss resulting from the settlement of such transaction and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

ix) Taxes on Income

Tax expense for the period, comprising current tax and deferred tax, are included in the determination of the net profit or loss for the period. Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the separate financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognized for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilized. Such deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realized, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Current and deferred tax are recognized in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax are also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

x) Provisions and Contingent Liabilities

Provisions are recognized when there is a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and there is a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation. When a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows (when the effect of the time value of money is material). Contingent liabilities are disclosed when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, the existence of which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the company or a present obligation that arises from past events where it is either not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation or a reliable estimate of the amount cannot be made.

xi) First-time adoption - mandatory exceptions, optional exemptions

Overall principle

The Company has prepared the opening balance sheet as per Ind AS as of April 1, 2015 (the transition date) by recognizing all assets and liabilities whose recognition is required by Ind AS, not recognizing items of assets or liabilities which are not permitted by Ind AS, by reclassifying items from previous GAAP to Ind AS as required under Ind AS, and applying Ind AS in measurement of recognized assets and liabilities. However, this principle is subject to the certain exception and certain optional exemptions availed by the Company as detailed below.

Deemed cost for property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets

The Company has elected to continue with the carrying value of all of its plant and equipment and intangible assets recognized as of April 1, 2015 (transition date) measured as per the previous GAAP and use that carrying value as its deemed cost as of the transition date.


Mar 31, 2013

I) Basis of Accounting

These financial statements are prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India under the historical cost convention on accrual basis. These financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material aspects with the accounting standards notified under Section 211 (3C) [(Companies Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, as amended] and the other relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the Company''s normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956. Based on the nature of products and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current - non current classification of assets and liabilities.

ii) Fixed Assets and Depreciation

a) Fixed Assets Intangibles

Computer Software (intended for long term use) is recorded at their acquisition cost and in case of assets acquired on merger, at their carrying values.

Tangibles

All tangible assets are stated at cost of acquisition, less accumulated depreciation. In the case of tangible assets acquired for new projects / expansion, interest cost on borrowings and other related expenses incurred upto the date of completion of project are capitalised.

b) Depreciation Intangibles

Goodwill arising on Demerger is amortised over a period of five years.

Tangibles

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

Depreciation on additions / deletions of assets during the year is provided on a pro-rata basis.

c) Impairment of Assets

The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. If at the balance sheet date there is an indication that if a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is reflected at the recoverable amount.

Hi) Revenue recognition

Sale of goods: Sales are recognized upon delivery of products and are recorded inclusive of excise duty but are net of trade discounts and sales tax.

Other Income

Lease Rent Income is recognised on accrual basis.

iv) Retirement Benefits

The Company has a Defined Contribution Plan for it''s employees'' retirement benefits comprising of Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Pension which are administered through it''s trustees. The Company and eligible employees make monthly contributions to the Provident Fund trust equal to specified percentage of the covered employees'' salary. The interest rate payable by the Provident Fund trust to the beneficiaries every year is being notified by the Government. The Company contributes to Superannuation Fund and Employees'' Pension Scheme 1995 and has no further obligations to the plan beyond its monthly contribution.

The Company has a Defined Benefit Plan comprising of Gratuity Fund, Pension Fund, Leave Encashment and Long Term Service Award.

Gratuity: The Company provides for gratuity, a defined benefit plan (the "Gratuity Plan") covering eligible employees in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Gratuity Plan provides a lump sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee''s salary and the tenure of employment. The Company''s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit method) at the end of each year. Actuarial losses/ gains are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which they arise.

Leave Encashment: Provision for Leave Encashment, which are expected to be availed and encashed within 12 months from the end of the year are treated as short term employee benefits. The obligation towards the same is measured at the expected cost of leave encashment as the additional amount expected to be paid as a result of the unused entitlement as at the year end.

Leave Encashment, which are expected to be availed or encashed beyond 12 months from the end of the year are treated as other long term employee benefits. The Company''s liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit method) at the end of each year. Actuarial losses/ gains are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which they arise.

Long Term Service Award: The liability for Long Term Service Award is determined on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation done at the year-end.

Actuarial gains and losses comprise experience adjustments and the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions and are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which they arise.

v) Inventories

Traded Finished Goods

Inventories are valued at lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined on First-ln First-Out basis.

Net realizable value is the estimate of the selling price in the ordinary course of business as applicable. vi) Foreign Currency Transaction

The transactions in foreign exchange are accounted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of transactions. Gain or loss resulting from the settlement of such transaction and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

vii) Taxes on Income Current Tax

Current tax is determined as the amount of tax payable in respect of taxable income for the year.

Deferred Taxation

Deferred Tax resulting from timing differences between book and tax profits is accounted for under the liability method, at the current rate of tax, to the extent that the timing differences are expected to crystallise.

viii) Employee Stock Option Schemes

In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India guidelines, the excess of the Intrinsic value of shares, at the date of grant of options under the Employee Stock Option Schemes over the exercise price is treated as employee compensation and amortised over the vesting period.

ix) Provisions and Contingent Liabilities

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


Mar 31, 2012

I) Basis of Accounting

These financial statements are prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India under the historical cost convention on accrual basis. These financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material aspects with the accounting standards notified under Section 211 (3C) [(Companies Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, as amended] and the other relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the Company's normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956. Based on the nature of products and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current-non current classification of assets and liabilities.

ii) Fixed Assets and Depreciation

a) Fixed Assets Intangibles

Computer Software (intended for long term use) is recorded at their acquisition cost and in case of assets acquired on merger, at their carrying values.

Tangibles

All tangible assets are stated at cost of acquisition, less accumulated depreciation. In the case of tangible assets acquired for new projects / expansion, interest cost on borrowings and other related expenses incurred upto the date of completion of project are capitalised.

b) Depreciation Intangibles

Computer Software is being depreciated on straight line method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Goodwill arising on Demerger is amortised over a period of five years.

Tangibles

Depreciation on tangible assets has been provided on straight line method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on Building has been provided on the basis of lease period.

Depreciation on additions / deletions of assets during the year is provided on a pro-rata basis.

c) Impairment of Assets

The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. If at the balance sheet date there is an indication that if a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is reflected at the recoverable amount.

iii) Revenue recognition

Sale of goods: Sales are recognized upon delivery of products and are recorded inclusive of excise duty but are net of trade discounts and sales tax.

Other Income

Lease Rent Income is recognised on accrual basis.

iv) Research and Development Cost

The research and development cost is accounted in accordance with Accounting Standard - 26 'Intangible Assets'.

Research costs, including patent filing charges, technical know-how fees, testing charges on animal and expenses incurred on development of a molecule till the stage of Pre-clinical studies and till the receipt of regulatory approval for commencing phase I trials are treated as revenue expenses and charged off to the Statement of Profit and Loss of respective year.

Development

Development costs (costs incurred when the lead molecule enters phase I trial and after obtaining regulatory approval for conducting phase I studies) relating to design and testing of a new or improved materials, products or processes are recognized as an intangible assets and are carried forward under Intangible assets under development until the completion of the project as it is expected that such assets will generate future economic benefits. During the course of the studies, if it is observed that the studies are not proceeding as per expectations, the same are discontinued and the amount classified under Intangible assets under development is charged off to Statement of Profit and Loss.

v) Retirement Benefits

The Company has a Defined Contribution Plan for it's employees' retirement benefits comprising of Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Pension which are administered through it's trustees. The Company and eligible employees make monthly contributions to the Provident Fund trust equal to specified percentage of the covered employees' salary. The interest rate payable by the Provident Fund trust to the beneficiaries every year is being notified by the Government. The Company contributes to Superannuation Fund and Employees' Pension Scheme 1995 and has no further obligations to the plan beyond its monthly contribution.

The Company has a Defined Benefit Plan comprising of gratuity fund, Pension Fund, Leave Encashment, and Long Term Service Award.

Gratuity : The Company provides for gratuity, a defined benefit plan (the "Gratuity Plan") covering eligible employees in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. The Gratuity Plan provides a lump sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee's salary and the tenure of employment. The Company's liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit method) at the end of each year. Actuarial losses/ gains are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which they arise.

Leave Encashment: Provision for Leave Encashment, which are expected to be availed and encashed within 12 months from the end of the year are treated as short term employee benefits. The obligation towards the same is measured at the expected cost of leave encashment as the additional amount expected to be paid as a result of the unused entitlement as at the year end.

Leave Encashment, which are expected to be availed or encashed beyond 12 months from the end of the year are treated as other long term employee benefits. The Company's liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit Credit method) at the end of each year. Actuarial losses/ gains are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which they arise.

Long Term Service Award: The liability for Long Term Service Award is determined on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation done at the year-end.

Actuarial gains and losses comprise experience adjustments and the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions and are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which they arise.

vi) Inventories Traded Finished Goods

Inventories are valued at lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined on First-In First-Out basis.

Net realizable value is the estimate of the selling price in the ordinary course of business as applicable.

vii) Foreign Currency Transaction

The transactions in foreign exchange are accounted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of transactions. Gain or loss resulting from the settlement of such transaction and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

viii) Taxes on Income Current Tax

Current tax is determined as the amount of tax payable in respect of taxable income for the year.

Deferred Taxation

Deferred Tax resulting from timing differences between book and tax profits is accounted for under the liability method, at the current rate of tax, to the extent that the timing differences are expected to crystallise.

ix) Employee Stock Option Schemes

In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India guidelines, the excess of the Intrinsic value of shares, at the date of grant of options under the Employee Stock Option Schemes over the exercise price is treated as employee compensation and amortised over the vesting period.

x) Provisions and Contingent Liabilities

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


Mar 31, 2011

I) Basis of Accounting

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

ii) Fixed Assets and Depreciation

a) Fixed Assets

Intangibles

Brands and Business Application Software (intended for long term use) are recorded at their acquisition cost and in case of assets acquired on merger, at their carrying values.

Tangibles

All fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition, less accumulated depreciation. In the case of fixed assets acquired for new projects / expansion, interest cost on borrowings and other related expenses incurred upto the date of completion of project are capitalised.

b) Depreciation Intangibles

Computer Software is being depreciated on straight line method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

Tangibles

Depreciation on fixed assets has been provided on straight line method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on Building has been provided on the basis of lease period.

Depreciation on additions / deletions of assets during the year is provided on a pro-rata basis.

c) Impairment of Assets

The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognised in the profit and loss account. If at the balance sheet date there is an indication that if a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is reflected at the recoverable amount.

iii) Revenue recognition

Sales are recognized upon delivery of products and are recorded inclusive of excise duty but are net of trade discounts and sales tax.

iv) Research and Development Cost

The research and development cost is accounted in accordance with Accounting Standard - 26 Intangible Assets.

Research

Research costs, including patent filing charges, technical know-how fees, testing charges on animal and expenses incurred on development of a molecule till the stage of Pre-clinical studies and till the receipt of regulatory approval for commencing phase I trials are treated as revenue expenses and charged off to the Profit and Loss Account of respective year.

Development

Development costs (costs incurred when the lead molecule enters phase I trial and after obtaining regulatory approval for conducting phase I studies) relating to design and testing of a new or improved materials, products or processes are recognized as an intangible assets and are carried forward under Capital Work in Progress until the completion of the project as it is expected that such assets will generate future economic benefits. During the course of the studies, if it is observed that the studies are not proceeding as per expectations, the same are discontinued and the amount classified under Capital Work in Progress is charged off to Profit and Loss Account.

v) Retirement Benefits

The Company has Defined Contribution Plan for its employees retirement benefits comprising of Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund and Pension which are administered through its trustees. The Company and eligible employees make monthly contributions to the Provident Fund trust equal to specified percentage of the covered employees salary. The interest rate payable by the Provident Fund trust to the beneficiaries every year is being notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good any shortfall, if any, between the return from the investments of the trust and the notified interest rates. The Company contributes to Superannuation Fund and Employees Pension Scheme 1995 and has no further obligations to the plan beyond its monthly contribution.

The Company has Defined Benefit Plan comprising of Gratuity Fund, Leave Encashment and Long Term Service Award. The Company contributes to the Gratuity Fund, which is administered through its trustees. The liability for the Gratuity, Leave Encashment and Long Term Service Award is determined on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation done at the year-end. The actuarial valuation method used for measuring the liability is the Projected Unit Credit method. The obligations are measured as the present value of estimated future cashflows discounted at rates reflecting the prevailing market yields of Indian Government securities as at the Balance Sheet date for the estimated term of the obligations. The estimate of future salary increases considered takes into account the inflation, seniority, promotion and other relevant factors. The expected rate of return of the plan assets is the Companys expectation of the average long term rate of return expected on investments of the fund during the estimated term of the obligations. Plan assets are measured at fair value as at the Balance Sheet date.

vi) Valuation of Inventories

Raw materials and packing materials are valued at cost. Finished goods are valued at lower of cost or net realisable value. Net realizable value is the estimate of the selling price in the ordinary course of business as applicable.

vii) Foreign Currency Transaction

The transactions in foreign exchange are accounted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of transactions. Gain or loss resulting from the settlement of such transaction and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.

viii) Taxes on Income Current Tax

Current tax is determined as the amount of tax payable in respect of taxable income for the year.

Deferred Taxation

Deferred Tax resulting from timing differences between book and tax profits is accounted for under the liability method, at the current rate of tax, to the extent that the timing differences are expected to crystallise.

ix) Employee Stock Option Schemes

In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India guidelines, the excess of the Intrinsic value of shares, at the date of grant of options under the Employee Stock Option Schemes, over the exercise price is treated as employee compensation and amortised over the vesting period.

x) Provisions and Contingent Liabilities

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


Mar 31, 2010

I) Basis of Accounting

The financial statements are prepared to comply in all material aspects with all the applicable accounting principles in India, the applicable Accounting Standards notified u/s 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1G56.

ii) Fixed Assets and Depreciation

a) Fixed Assets Intangibles

Brands and Business Application Software (intended for long term use) are recorded at their acquisition cost and in case of assets acquired on merger, at their carrying values.

Tangibles

All fixed assets are staled at cost of acquisition, less accumulated depreciation. In the case of fixed assets acquired for new projects / expansion, interest cost on borrowings and other related expenses incurred upto the date of completion of project are capitalised.

b) Depreciation Intangibles

Computer Software is being depreciated on straight line method at I lie rates specified in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act. 1956.

Tangibles

Depreciation on fixed assets has been provided on straight line method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on Building has been provided on the basis of lease period.

Depreciation on additions / deletions of assets during the year is provided on a pro-rata basis.

c) Impairment of Assets

The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognised in the profit and loss account. If at the balance sheet date there is an indication that if a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is reflected at the recoverable amount.

iii) Revenue recognition

Sales are recognized upon delivery of products and are recorded inclusive of excise duty but are net of trade discounts and sales tax.

iv) Research and Development Cost

The research and development cost is accounted in accordance with Accounting Standard - 26 Intangible Assets.

Research

Research costs, including patent filing charges, technical know-how fees, testing charges on animal and expenses incurred on development of a molecule till the stage of Pre-clinical studies and till the receipt of regulator} approval for commencing phase I trials are treated as revenue expenses and charged off to the Profit and Loss Account of respective year.

Development

Development costs (costs incurred when the lead molecule enters phase I trial and after obtaining regulatory approval for conducting phase I studies) relating to design and testing of a new or improved materials, products or processes are recognized as an intangible assets and are carried forward under Capital Work in Progress until the completion of the project as it is expected that such assets will generate future economic benefits. During the course of the studies, if it is observed that the studies are not proceeding as per expectations, the same are discontinued and the amount classified under Capital Work in Progress is charged off to Profit and Loss Account.

v) Retirement Benefits

The Company has Defined Contribution Plan for its employees retirement benefits comprising of Provident Fund. Superannuation Fund and Pension which are administered through its trustees. The Company and eligible employees make monthly contributions to the Provident Fund trust equal to specified percentage of the covered employees salary. The interest rate payable by the Provident Fund trust to the beneficiaries every year is being notified by the Government. The Company has an obligation to make good any shortfall, if any, between the return from the investments of the trust and the notified interest rates. The Company contributes to Superannuation Fund and Employees Pension Scheme 1995 and has no further obligations to the plan beyond its monthly contribution.

The Company has Defined Benefit Plan comprising of Gratuity Fund, Leave Encashment and Long Term Service Award. The Company contributes to the Gratuity Fund, which is administered through its trustees. The liability for the Gratuity, Leave Encashment and Long Term Service Award is determined on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation done at the year-end. The actuarial valuation method used for measuring the liability is the Projected Unit Credit method. The obligations are measured as the present value of estimated future cashflows discounted at rates reflecting the prevailing market yields of Indian Government securities as at the Balance Sheet date for the estimated term of the obligations. The estimate of future salary increases considered takes into account the inflation, seniority, promotion and other relevant factors. The expected rate of return of the plan assets is the Companys expectation of the average long term rate of return expected on investments of the fund during the estimated term of the obligations. Plan assets are measured at fair value as at the Balance Sheet date.

vi) Valuation of Inventories

Raw materials and packing materials are valued at cost. Finished goods are valued at lower of cost or net realisable value. Net realizable value is the estimate of the selling price in the ordinary course of business as applicable.

vii) Foreign Currency Transaction

The transactions in foreign exchange are accounted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of transactions. Gain or loss resulting from the settlement of such transaction and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.

viii) Taxes on Income Current Tax

Current tax is determined as the amount of tax payable in respect of taxable income for the year.

Deferred Taxation

Deferred Tax resulting from timing differences between book and tax profits is accounted for under the liability method, at the current rate of tax, to the extent that the timing differences are expected to crystallise.

ix) Employee Stock Option Schemes

In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India guidelines, the excess of the Intrinsic value of shares, at the date of grant of options under the Employee Stock Option Schemes, over the exercise price is treated as employee compensation and amortised over the vesting period.

x) Provisions and Contingent Liabilities

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

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