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Mar 31, 2015

A. Basis of Accounting and Preparation of Financial Statements:

The Financial Statements have been prepared on historical cost convention and in accordance with the normally accepted accounting principles on a going concern basis.

b. Fixed Assets:

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation.

c. Depreciation/Amortization:

1. Depreciation on Fixed Assets is provided based on useful life of the assets in accordance with requirement of Part C of Schedule II of Companies Act, 2013.

2. Brand Equity, Goodwill and Software Library are depreciated over a period of their effective life as determined by the management not exceeding ten years from the date of acquisition.

3. Intangible assets in the nature of copyrights etc., are amortized over a period of 5 years.

4. Improvements effected on premises taken on lease are amortized over remaining period of lease.

5. Cost of Tele-Serials / Tele-Films not having any repeat telecast value and other future exploitation benefits are written off in full in the year of telecast.

6. Cost of Tele-Serials /Tele-Films / Events / Game shows having repeat telecast value and other future exploitation benefits and in respect of which the company holds right of exploitation - 80% of the cost is written off in the year of telecast and balance 20% is written off equally over the next two years calculated based on absorption method.

7. Cost of film production:

In the case of exploitation rights assigned on an Outright / Minimum Guarantee basis:- - Entire expenditure incurred for production of the film is charged to the profit & loss account.

In the case of exploitation rights held for own release or assigned on distribution basis or with a combination of outright, minimum guarantee and distribution basis:- - Expenditure incurred for the production of the film is charged to profit & loss account equally over the period of 3 financial years commencing from the date of release of the film(s).

d. Inventories / Value of Unsold FCTs and Work-in-proaress: Stock of unused cassettes, unsold free commercial times banked on programs telecasted are valued at cost. Work-in-progress is calculated based on absorption method valued at cost or market price whichever is less.

e. Revenue Recognition:

Television content:

Income from Tele-Serials / Tele-Films / Game shows / Events is recognized on accrual basis as per the terms of the Agreement entered into for telecasting / exploitation.

* In case of Domestic telecast, Revenue is recognized on the telecast of the concerned program.

* In case of overseas telecast, Revenue is recognized at the point, when the tapes are delivered.

Film - own production:

* In the case of outright / minimum guarantee assignment: - Income is recognized on accrual basis as per terms of agreement entered into for release / exploitation.

* In the case of own exploitation / Distribution assignment: - Income is recognized on receipt basis during the period of receipt.

Film - Distribution:

Distribution margin income is recognized on accrual basis as per terms of agreement entered into for release / exploitation.

f. Foreign Currency Transactions:

Transactions pertaining to income and expenditure are accounted at the rate prevailing on the date of transaction.

Outstanding balances of Current Assets and Current Liabilities relating to Foreign Currency transactions are restated in rupees by adopting the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of Balance Sheet and the resultant exchange gain / loss is recognized / written off in the Profit & Loss Account accordingly. a. Investments

The long term investments are shown at cost in accordance with AS-13 -Accounting for Investments.

h. Leave Encashment:

Company has formalized the existing rules for leave encashment under a scheme administered by Life Insurance Corporation of India. The contributions will be made annually based on leave credit available to the employees at the end of each financial year and the Company will report its status in accordance with AS - 15 Employees Benefits issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

i. Retirement Benefits:

Company formed a trust named 'Radaan Mediaworks India Limited Employees Group Gratuity Assurance Scheme' for the benefit of the employees and to administer the funds in respect of gratuity of employees with intent to enter into a approved scheme of group gratuity with Life Insurance Corporation of India. The contributions will be made through trust and the Company will report its status in accordance with AS - 15 - Employee Benefits issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

i. Earnings Per Share:

The Company reports Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) in accordance with Accounting Standard 20 - Earnings per Share - issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The Basic / Diluted EPS has been computed by dividing the income available to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares (including Bonus Shares, if any) during the accounting period.

k. Accounting for Taxes on Income:

Current tax is determined on the basis of the amount of tax payable on taxable income for the year. In accordance with the Accounting Standard-22 Accounting for Taxes on Income issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Deferred Tax is calculated at current statutory income tax rates and is recognized on timing differences between taxable income and accounting income that originated in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.

l. Impairment of Assets

The Company has a policy of comparing the recoverable value with the carrying cost and charging impairment when required.

m. Accounting for media receivables

The Company has formulated a system of evaluating receivables and advances lying with marketing agencies and other significant vendors and assessing the recoverability. The recoverability thereof shall be reviewed periodically for suitable provision considered necessary. Provisions so made shall be written off from the books of account equally over a period of six years.

n. Provisioning for unsold FCTs

The Company has decided to provide as a conservative measure, a minimum of 1 % on total value of sales related to Free Commercial Time (FCT) with a view to accommodate the risk involved in the value on liquidation of unsold FCTs held.

o. Contingent Liabilities & Provisions

All known liabilities & Provisions of material nature, if any, have been provided for in the accounts in accordance with AS 29 - Provisions, Contingent Liabilities & Contingent Assets.


Mar 31, 2014

A. Basis of Accounting and Preparation of Financial Statements:

The Financial Statements have been prepared on historical cost convention and in accordance with the normally accepted accounting principles on a going concern basis.

b. Fixed Assets:

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation.

c. Depreciation / Amortization:

1. Depreciation on Fixed Assets, other than Computer, are provided on Straight Line Method at the rates laid down in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. In respect of Computer depreciation is provided on Written down Value Method at the rate of 25%.

2. Brand Equity, Goodwill and Software Library were depreciated over a period of their effective life as determined by the management not exceeding ten years from the date of acquisition.

3. Intangible assets in the nature of copyrights etc., are amortized over a period of 5 years.

4. Improvements effected on premises taken on lease are amortized over remaining period of lease.

5. Cost of Tele-Serials / Tele-Films not having any repeat telecast value and other future exploitation benefits are written off in full in the year of telecast.

6. Cost of Tele-Serials / Tele-Films / Events / Game shows having repeat telecast value and other future exploitation benefits and in respect of which the company holds right of exploitation - 80% of the cost is written off in the year of telecast and balance 20% is written off equally over the next two years calculated under absorption method.

7. Cost of film production:

In the case of exploitation rights assigned on an Outright / Minimum Guarantee basis:-- Entire expenditure incurred for production of the film is charged to the profit & loss account.

In the case of exploitation rights held for own release or assigned on distribution basis or with a combination of outright, minimum guarantee and distribution basis:-- Expenditure incurred for the production of the film is charged to profit & loss account equally over the period of 3 financial years commencing from the date of release of the film(s).

d. Inventories / Value of Unsold FCTs and Work-in-progress: Stock of unused cassettes, unsold free commercial times banked on programs telecasted are valued at cost. Work-in-progress is calculated based on absorption method valued at cost or market price whichever is less.

e. Revenue Recognition:

Television content:

Income from Tele-Serials / Tele-Films / Game shows / Events is recognized on accrual basis as per the terms of the Agreement entered into for telecasting / exploitation.

* In case of Domestic telecast, Revenue is recognized on the telecast of the concerned program.

* In case of overseas telecast, Revenue is recognized at the point, when the tapes are delivered.

Film - own production:

* In the case of outright / minimum guarantee assignment:

- Income is recognized on accrual basis as per terms of agreement entered into for release / exploitation.

* In the case of own exploitation / Distribution assignment:

- Income is recognized on receipt basis during the period of receipt. Film - Distribution:

Distribution margin income is recognized on accrual basis as per terms of agreement entered into for release / exploitation.

f. Foreign Currency Transactions:

Transactions pertaining to income and expenditure are accounted at the rate prevailing on the date of transaction. Outstanding balances of Current Assets and Current Liabilities relating to Foreign Currency transactions are restated in rupees by adopting the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of Balance Sheet and the resultant exchange gain / loss is recognized / written off in the Profit & Loss Account accordingly.

g. Investments

The long term non-current investments are shown at cost in accordance with AS-13 -Accounting for Investments.

h. Leave Encashment:

Company has formalized the existing rules for leave encashment under a scheme administered by Life Insurance Corporation of India. The contributions will be made annually based on leave credit available to the employees at the end of each financial year and the Company will report its status in accordance with AS - 15 Employees Benefits issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

i. Retirement Benefits:

Company formed a trust named ''Radaan Mediaworks India Limited Employees Group Gratuity Assurance Scheme'' for the benefit of the employees and to administer the funds in respect of gratuity of employees with intent to enter into a approved scheme of group gratuity with Life Insurance Corporation of India. The contributions will be made through trust and the Company will report its status in accordance with AS - 15 - Employee Benefits issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. j. Earnings Per Share:

The Company reports Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) in accordance with Accounting Standard 20 - Earnings per Share - issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The Basic / Diluted EPS has been computed by dividing the income available to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares (including Bonus Shares, if any) during the accounting period.

k. Accounting for Taxes on Income:

Current tax is determined on the basis of the amount of tax payable on taxable income for the year. In accordance with the Accounting Standard-22 Accounting for Taxes on Income issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Deferred Tax is calculated at current statutory income tax rates and is recognized on timing differences between taxable income and accounting income that originated in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.

l. Impairment of Assets

The Company has a policy of comparing the recoverable value with the carrying cost and charging impairment when required.

m. Accounting for media receivables

The Company has formulated a system of evaluating receivables and advances lying with marketing agencies and other significant vendors and assessing the recoverability. The recoverability thereof shall be reviewed periodically for suitable provision considered necessary. Provisions so made shall be written off from the books of account equally over the period of six years. n. Provisioning for unsold FCTs

The Company has decided to provide as a conservative measure, a minimum of 1 % on total value of sales related to Free Commercial Time (FCT) with a view to accommodate the risk involved in the value on liquidation of unsold FCTs held.

o. Contingent Liabilities & Provisions All known liabilities & Provisions of material nature, if any, have been provided for in the accounts in accordance with AS 29 -Provisions, Contingent Liabilities & Contingent Assets.


Mar 31, 2013

A. Basis of accounting and Preparation of financial statements:

The Financial Statements have been prepared on historical cost convention and in accordance with the normally accepted accounting principles on a going concern basis.

b. fixed assets:

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation.

c. Depreciation / amortization:

1. Depreciation on Fixed Assets, other than Computer, Camera equipment, Brand equity and Software Library are provided on Straight Line Method at the rates laid down in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. In respect of Computer and Camera equipment depreciation is provided on Written down Value Method at the rate of 25%.

2. Software Library and Brand Equity are depreciated over a period of their effective life as determined by the management not exceeding ten years from the date of acquisition.

3. Intangible assets in the nature of copyrights etc., are amortized over a period of 5 years.

4. Improvements effected on premises taken on lease are amortized over remaining period of lease.

5. Cost of Tele-Serials / Tele-Films not having any repeat telecast value and other future exploitation benefits are written off in full in the year of telecast.

6. Cost of Tele-Serials / Tele-Films / Events / Game shows having repeat telecast value and other future exploitation benefits and in respect of which the company holds right of exploitation - 80% of the cost is written off in the year of telecast and balance 20% is written off equally over the next two years calculated based on absorption method.

7. Cost of film production:

In the case of exploitation rights assigned on an Outright / Minimum Guarantee basis:-

Entire expenditure incurred for production of the flm is charged to the profit & loss account.

In the case of exploitation rights held for own release or assigned on distribution basis or with a combination of outright, minimum guarantee and distribution basis:-

Expenditure incurred for the production of the film is charged to profit & loss account equally over the period of 3 fnancial years commencing from the date of release of the film(s).

d. inventories / Value of Unsold facts and work-in-progress:

Stock of unused cassettes, unsold free commercial times banked on programs telecasted are valued at cost. Work-in-progress is calculated based on absorption method valued at cost or market price whichever is less.

e. revenue recognition:

television content:

Income from Tele-Serials / Tele-Films / Game shows / Events is recognized on accrual basis as per the terms of the Agreement entered into for telecasting / exploitation.

- In case of Domestic telecast, Revenue is recognized on the telecast of the concerned program.

- In case of overseas telecast, Revenue is recognized at the point, when the tapes are delivered.

film - own production:

- In the case of outright / minimum guarantee assignment:

- Income is recognized on accrual basis as per terms of agreement entered into for release / exploitation.

- In the case of own exploitation / Distribution assignment:

- Income is recognized on receipt basis during the period of receipt.

film – Distribution:

Distribution margin income is recognized on accrual basis as per terms of agreement entered into for release / exploitation.

f. foreign currency transactions:

Transactions pertaining to income and expenditure are accounted at the rate prevailing on the date of transaction. Outstanding balances of Current Assets and Current Liabilities relating to Foreign Currency transactions are restated in rupees by adopting the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of Balance Sheet and the resultant exchange gain / loss is recognized / written off in the Profit & Loss Account accordingly.

g. investments

The long term investments are shown at cost in accordance with AS-13 –Accounting for Investments.

h. Leave encashment:

Company has formalized the existing rules for leave encashment under a scheme administered by Life Insurance Corporation of India. The contributions will be made annually based on leave credit available to the employees at the end of each fnancial year and the Company will report its status in accordance with AS – 15 Employees Benefits issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

i. Retirement Benefits:

Company formed a trust named ''Radaan Mediaworks India Limited Employees Group Gratuity Assurance Scheme'' for the benefit of the employees and to administer the funds in respect of gratuity of employees with intent to enter into a approved scheme of group gratuity with Life Insurance Corporation of India. The contributions will be made through trust and the Company will report its status in accordance with AS – 15 – Employee Benefits issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

j. earnings Per share:

The Company reports Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) in accordance with Accounting Standard 20 - Earnings per Share - issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The Basic / Diluted EPS has been computed by dividing the income available to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares (including Bonus Shares, if any) during the accounting period.

k. accounting for taxes on income:

Current tax is determined on the basis of the amount of tax payable on taxable income for the year. In accordance with the Accounting Standard-22 Accounting for Taxes on Income issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Deferred Tax is calculated at current statutory income tax rates and is recognized on timing differences between taxable income and accounting income that originated in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.

l. impairment of assets

The Company has a policy of comparing the recoverable value with the carrying cost and charging impairment when required.

m. accounting for media receivables

The Company has formulated a system of evaluating receivables and advances lying with marketing agencies and other significant vendors and assessing their viability from a mark to market perspective.

n. Provisioning for unsold facts

The Company has decided to provide as a conservative measure, a minimum of 1% on total value of sales related to Free Commercial Time (FCT) with a view to accommodate the risk involved in the value on liquidation of unsold FCTs held.

o. contingent Liabilities & Provisions

All known liabilities & Provisions of material nature, if any, have been provided for in the accounts in accordance with AS 29 - Provisions, Contingent Liabilities & Contingent Assets.


Mar 31, 2012

A. Basis of Accounting and Preparation of Financial Statements:

The Financial Statements have been prepared on historical cost convention and in accordance with the normally accepted accounting principles on a going concern basis..

b. Fixed assets:

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation.

c. Depreciation/Amortization:

1. Depreciation on Fixed Assets, other than Computer, Camera equipment, Brand equity and Software Library are provided on Straight Line Method at the rates laid down in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. In the case of Computer and Camera equipment depreciation is provided at the rate of 25% on Written Down Value Method and Straight Line Method respectively.

2. Software Library and Brand Equity are depreciated over a period of their effective life as determined by the management not exceeding ten years from the date of acquisition.

3. Intangible assets in the nature of copyrights etc., are amortized over a period of 5 years.

4. Improvements effected on premises taken on lease are amortized over remaining period of lease.

5. Cost of Tele-Serials/Tele-Films not having any repeat telecast value and other future exploitation benefits are written off in full in the year of telecast.

6. Cost of Tele-Serials/Tele-Films/Events/Game shows having repeat telecast value and other future exploitation benefits and in respect of which the company holds right of exploitation - 80% of the cost is written off in the year of telecast and balance 20% is written off equally over the next two years calculated based on absorption method.

7. Cost of film production:

In the case of exploitation rights assigned on an Outright/Minimum Guarantee basis:- - Entire expenditure incurred for production of the film is charged to the profit & loss account.

In the case of exploitation rights held for own release or assigned on distribution basis or with a combination of outright, minimum guarantee and distribution basis:- - Expenditure incurred for the production of the film is charged to profit & loss account equally over the period of 3 financial years commencing from the date of release of the film(s).

d. Inventories/Value of Unsold facts and Work-in-progress:

Stock of unused cassettes, unsold free commercial times banked on programs telecasted are valued at cost. Work-in-progress is calculated based on absorption method valued at cost or market price whichever is less.

e. Revenue Recognition:

Television content:

Income from Tele-Serials/Tele-Films/Game shows/Events is recognized on accrual basis as per the terms of the Agreement entered into for telecasting/exploitation.

- In case of Domestic telecast, Revenue is recognized on the telecast of the concerned program.

- In case of overseas telecast, Revenue is recognized at the point, when the tapes are delivered.

Film:

- In the case of outright/minimum guarantee assignment:

- Income is recognized on accrual basis as per terms of agreement entered into for release/exploitation.

- In the case of own exploitation/Distribution assignment:

- Income is recognized on receipt basis during the period of receipt.

Film - Distribution

Distribution margin income is recognized on accrual basis as per terms of agreement entered into for release/ exploitation.

f. Foreign Currency transactions:

Transactions pertaining to income and expenditure are accounted at the rate prevailing on the date of transaction. Outstanding balances of Current Assets and Current Liabilities relating to Foreign Currency transactions are restated in rupees by adopting the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of Balance Sheet and the resultant exchange gain/loss is recognized/written off in the Profit & Loss Account accordingly.

g. Investments

The long term investments are shown at cost in accordance with AS-13 -Accounting for Investments.

h. Leave encashment:

Company has formalized the existing rules for leave encashment under a scheme administered by Life Insurance Corporation of India. The contributions will be made annually based on leave credit available to the employees at the end of each financial year and the Company will report its status in accordance with AS - 15 Employees Benefits issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

i. Retirement Benefits:

Company formed a trust named 'Radaan Mediaworks India Limited Employees Group Gratuity Assurance Scheme' for the benefit of the employees and to administer the funds in respect of gratuity of employees with intent to enter into a approved scheme of group gratuity with Life Insurance Corporation of India. The contributions will be made through trust and the Company will report its status in accordance with AS - 15 - Employee Benefits issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

j. Earnings Per Share:

The Company reports Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) in accordance with Accounting Standard 20 - Earnings per Share - issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The Basic/Diluted EPS has been computed by dividing the income available to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares (including Bonus Shares, if any) during the accounting period.

k. Accounting for taxes on income:

Current tax is determined on the basis of the amount of tax payable on taxable income for the year. In accordance with the Accounting Standard-22 Accounting for Taxes on Income issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Deferred Tax is calculated at current statutory income tax rates and is recognized on timing differences between taxable income and accounting income that originated in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.

l. Impairment of assets:

The Company has a policy of comparing the recoverable value with the carrying cost and charging impairment when required.

m. Accounting for media receivables:

The Company has formulated a system of evaluating receivables and advances lying with marketing agencies and other significant vendors and assessing their viability from a mark to market perspective.

n. Provisioning for unsold FCTs:

The Company has decided to provide as a conservative measure, a minimum of 1% on total value of sales related to Free Commercial Time (FCT) with a view to accommodate the risk involved in the value on liquidation of unsold FCTs held.

o. Contingent Liabilities & Provisions:

All known liabilities & Provisions of material nature, if any, have been provided for in the accounts in accordance with AS 29 - Provisions, Contingent Liabilities & Contingent Assets.


Mar 31, 2011

A. Basis of Accounting and Preparation of Financial Statements:

The Financial Statements have been prepared on historical cost convention and in accordance with the normally accepted accounting principles on a going concern basis.

b. Fixed Assets:

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation.

c. Depreciation / Amortization:

- Depreciation on Fixed Assets, other than Computer, Camera equipment, Brand equity and Software Library are provided on Straight Line Method at the rates laid down in Schedule X!V of the Companies Act, 1956. In respect of Computer and Camera equipment depreciation is provided on Straight Line Method at the rate of 25%.

- Software Library and Brand Equity are depreciated over a period of their effective life as determined by the management not exceeding ten years from the date of acquisition.

- Improvements effected on premises taken on lease are amortized over remaining period of lease.

- Cost of Tele-Serials / Tele-Films not having any repeat telecast value and other future exploitation benefits are written off in full in the year of telecast.

- Cost of Tele-Serials / Tele-Films / Game shows having repeat telecast value and other future exploitation benefits and in respect of which the company holds right of exploitation - 80% of the cost is written off in the year of telecast and balance 20% is written off equally over the next two years calculated based on absorption method.

- Cost of film production:

In the case of exploitation rights assigned on an Outright / Minimum Guarantee basis:-

- Entire expenditure incurred for production of the film is charged to the profit & loss account.

In the case of exploitation rights held for own release or assigned on distribution basis or with a combination of outright, minimum guarantee and distribution basis:-

- Expenditure incurred for the production of the film is charged to profit & loss account equally over the period of 3 financial years commencing from the date of release of the film(s).

d. Inventories / Value of Unsold FCTs and Work-in-progress:

Stock of unused cassettes, unsold free commercial times banked on programs telecasted are valued at cost. Work-in-progress is calculated based on absorption method valued at cost or market price whichever is less.

e. Revenue Recognition: Television content:

- Income from Tele-Serials / Tele-Films / Game shows is recognized on accrual basis as per the terms of the Agreement entered into for telecasting / exploitation.

- In case of Domestic telecast, Revenue is recognized on the telecast of the concerned Tele-serial.

- In case of overseas telecast, Revenue is recognized at the point, when the tapes are delivered.

Film:

- In the case of outright / minimum guarantee assignment:

- Income is recognized on accrual basis as per terms of agreement entered into for release / exploitation.

- In the case of own exploitation / Distribution assignment:

- Income is recognized on receipt basis during the period of receipt.

f. Foreign Currency Transactions:

Transactions pertaining to income and expenditure are accounted at the rate prevailing on the date of transaction.

Outstanding balances of Current Assets and Current Liabilities relating to Foreign Currency transactions are restated in rupees by adopting the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of Balance Sheet and the resultant exchange gain / loss is recognized / written off in the Profit & Loss Account.

g. Investments

The long term investments are shown at cost in accordance with AS-13 -Accounting for Investments.

h. Leave Encashment:

Company has formalized the existing rules for leave encashment under a scheme administered by Life Insurance Corporation of India. The contributions will be made annually based on leave credit available to the employees at the end of each financial year and report its status in accordance with AS - 15 Employees Benefits issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

i. Retirement Benefits:

Company formed a trust named 'Radaan Mediaworks India Limited Employees Group Gratuity Assurance Scheme' for the benefit of the employees and to administer the funds in respect of gratuity of employees with intent to enter into a approved scheme of group gratuity with Life Insurance Corporation of India. The contributions will be made through trust and report its status in accordance with AS - 15 - Employee Benefits issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

j. Earnings Per Share:

The Company reports Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) in accordance with Accounting Standard 20 Earnings per Share issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The Basic / Diluted EPS has been computed by dividing the income available to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity share (including Bonus Shares, if any) during the accounting period.

k. Accounting for Taxes on Income:

Current tax is determined on the basis of the amount of tax payable on taxable income for the year. In accordance with the Accounting Standard-22 Accounting for Taxes on Income issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Deferred Tax is calculated at current statutory income tax rates and is recognized on timing differences between taxable income and accounting income that originated in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.

I. Impairment of Assets:

The Company has a policy of comparing the recoverable value with the carrying cost and charging impairment when required.

m. Accounting for media receivables:

The Company has formulated a system of evaluating receivables and advances lying with marketing agencies and other significant vendors and assessing their viability from a mark to market perspective.

n. Provisioning for unsold FCTs:

The Company has devised to provide as a conservative measure, a minimum of 1% on total value of sales related to Free Commercial Time (FCT) with a view to accommodate the risk involved in the value on liquidation of unsold FCTs held.

0. Contingent Liabilities & Provisions:

All known liabilities & provisions of material nature, if any, have been provided for in the accounts in accordance with AS 29 - Provisions, Contingent Liabilities & Contingent Assets.


Mar 31, 2010

A. Basis of Accounting and Preparation of Financial Statements:

The Financial Statements have been prepared on historical cost convention and in accordance with the normally accepted accounting principles on a going concern basis.

b. Fixed Assets:

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation.

c. Depreciation / Amortization:

Depreciation on Fixed Assets, other than Computer, brand equity and Software Library are provided on Straight Line Method at the rates laid down in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. In respect of Computer, depreciation is provided on Straight Line Method at the rate of 25%.

- Software Library and Brand Equity are depreciated over a period of their effective life as determined by the management not exceeding ten years from the date of acquisition.

- Improvements effected on premises taken on lease are amortized over remaining period of lease.

- Cost of Tele-Serials / Tele-Films not having any repeat telecast value and other future exploitation benefts are written off in full in the year of telecast.

Cost of Tele-Serials / Tele-Films / Game shows having repeat telecast value and other future exploitation benefts and in respect of which the company holds right of exploitation - 80% of the cost is written off in the year of telecast and balance 20% is written off equally over the next two years calculated based on absorption method.

- Cost of flm production:

In the case of exploitation rights assigned on an Outright / Minimum Guarantee basis: -

Entire expenditure incurred for production of the flm is charged to the profit & loss account.

In the case of exploitation rights held for own release or assigned on distribution basis or with a combination of outright, minimum guarantee and distribution basis:-

Expenditure incurred for the production of the flm is charged to proft & loss account equally over the period of 3 fnancial years commencing from the date of release of the lm(s).

d. Inventories / Value of Unsold FCTs and Work-in-progress:

Stock of unused cassettes, value of unsold free commercial time banked on programs telecasted is valued at cost. Work-in-progress calculated based on absorption method is valued at cost or market price whichever is less.

e. Revenue Recognition: Television content:

- Income from Tele-Serials / Tele-Films / Game shows is recognized on accrual basis as per the terms of the Agreement entered into for telecasting / exploitation.

- In case of Domestic telecast, Revenue is recognized on the telecast of the concerned Tele-serial.

- In case of overseas telecast, Revenue is recognized at the point, when the tapes are delivered.

Film

- In the case of outright / minimum guarantee assignment:-

Income is recognized on accrual basis as per terms of agreement entered into for release / exploitation.

- In the case of own exploitation / Distribution assignment:- Income is recognized on receipt basis during the period of receipt.

f. Foreign Currency Transactions:

Transactions pertaining to income and expenditure are accounted at the rate prevailing on the date of transaction.

Outstanding balances of Current Assets and Current Liabilities relating to Foreign Currency transactions are restated in rupees by adopting the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of Balance Sheet and the resultant exchange gain / loss is recognized / written off in the Proft & Loss Account.

g. Investments

The Investment made in joint venture – Radaan Talent Factory Private Ltd is accounted & shown as Investment in accordance with AS-13 -Accounting for Investments as signifcant infuence and joint control do not exist during the fnancial year.

h. Leave Encashment:

Unearned leave of the employees are calculated at the end of each fnancial year and such liability is provided during the same accounting period.

i. Retirement Benefits:

Company formed a trust named Radaan Mediaworks India Limited Employees Group Gratuity Assurance Scheme for the beneft of the employees and to administer the funds in respect of gratuity of employees with intent to enter into a approved scheme of group gratuity with Life Insurance Corporation of India. The contributions will be made through trust and report its status in accordance with AS – 15 – Employee Benefts issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

j. Earnings Per Share:

The Company reports Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) in accordance with Accounting Standard 20 Earnings per Share issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The Basic / Diluted EPS has been computed by dividing the income available to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity share (including Bonus Shares, if any) during the accounting period.

k. Accounting for Taxes on Income:

Current tax is determined on the basis of the amount of tax payable on taxable income for the year. In accordance with the Accounting Standard-22 Accounting for Taxes on Income issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Deferred Tax is calculated at current statutory income tax rates and is recognized on timing differences between taxable income and accounting income that originated in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.

l. Impairment of Assets

The Company has a policy of comparing the recoverable value with the carrying cost and charging impairment when required.

m. Accounting for media receivables

The Company has formulated a system of evaluating receivables and advances lying with marketing agencies and other signifcant vendors and assessing their viability from a mark to market perspective.

n. Provisioning for unsold FCTs

The Company has devised to provide as a conservative measure, a minimum of 1% on total value of sales related to Free Commercial Time (FCT) with a view to accommodate the risk involved in the value on liquidation of unsold FCTs held.

0. Contingent Liabilities & Provisions

All known liabilities & Provisions of material nature, if any, have been provided for in the accounts in accordance with AS 29 - Provisions, Contingent Liabilities & Contingent Assets.

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