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Accounting Policies of Sejal Glass Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2014

1.1 Basis of accounting and preparation of financial statements

The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the mandatory Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and prescribed by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the guidelines prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Control Board of India(SEBI). The Company has been consistent in its accounting policies. Change in the accounting policies, however is disclosed separately.

1.2 USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP 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 recognised in the periods in which the results are known / materialise.

1.3 Inventories

Finished Goods are valued at lower of cost plus appropriate share of production overheads or net realisable value which ever is less. Raw materials and Consumable stores and stock of traded goods, are valued on first in first out (FIFO) basis. Glass Cut Pieces are valued at average rate of raw material of respective thickness and quality.

1.4 cash and cash equivalents (for purposes of cash Flow Statement)

Cash comprises cash on hand and demand deposits with banks. Cash equivalents are shortterm balances (with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition), highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.

1.5 cash flow statement

The Cash Flow Statement is prepared by the indirect method set out in Accounting Standard (AS-3) on Cash Flow Statements and presents the cash flows by operating, investing and financing activities of the Company.

1.6 Depreciation and amortisation Depreciation has been provided on the straight-line method as per the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on additions and deletions to Fixed Assets is provided on pro-rata basis for the number of days the asset has been put to use.

1.7 Revenue recognition

Sales are recognised, net of returns and trade discounts, on transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer, which generally coincides with the delivery of goods to customers. Sales are net off Excise Duty, Sales tax and value added tax. Export Sales are accounted by converting the Foreign Currency amount at the rate of exchange fixed by the Customs Authority. On realization of export proceeds, the difference between the amount realized and the amount booked is charged off / back to Statement of Profit and Loss as Loss / Gain due to exchange rate difference.

1.8 other income

Interest income is accounted on the basis of proportionate period of investment, considering the amount of investment and the rate of interest. Dividend income is accounted when the right to receive it is established. Liabilities no longer required are written back to income.

1.9 Tangible fixed assets

The Fixed assets are stated at cost, inclusive of inward freight, duties and taxes (Net off input credits claimed), installation and commissioning expenses, incidental expenses incurred for the assets to be gainfully put to use, less accumulated depreciation. Where the assets are installed and commissioned, but fail to deliver the required results to the satisfaction of the Company''s management, the same are not capitalized and are carried forward to the next year as Capital WIP. Revenue expenses incurred in connection with project implementation in so far as such expenses relate to the period prior to the commencement of commercial activity are treated as pre operative expenses to be charged off after the commencement of commercial activity.

The Company revalued its Land and Buildings as on 31st March, 2011. The revalued assets are carried at the revalued amounts less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any. Increase in the net book value on such revaluation is credited to "Revaluation reserve account" except to the extent such increase is related to and not greater than a decrease arising from a revaluation / impairment that was previously recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss, in which case such amount is credited to the Statement of Profit and Loss. Decrease in book value on revaluation is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss except where such decrease relates to a previously recognised increase that was credited to the Revaluation reserve, in which case the decrease is charged to the Revaluation reserve to the extent the reserve has not been subsequently reversed / utilised. Whenever a revalued asset is sold or disposed off, the balance revaluation reserve pertaining to such asset is reversed and transferred to General Reserve.

Fixed assets retired from active use and held for sale are stated at the lower of their net book value and net realisable value and are disclosed separately in the Balance Sheet.

Capital work-in-progress:

Projects undertaken by the Company where assets are not ready for their intended use and other capital work-in-progress are carried at cost, comprising direct cost, related incidental and allocable expenses and attributable interest.

1.10 Intangible assets

Intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses, if any.

1.11 Foreign currency transactions and translations Initial recognition

Transactions in foreign currencies entered into by the Company are accounted at the exchange rates applied by the customs authorities to the respective transactions.

Measurement of foreign currency monetary items at the Balance Sheet date

"Foreign currency monetary items (other than derivative contracts) of the Company and its net investment in non-integral foreign operations outstanding at the Balance Sheet date are restated at the year end at the exchange rates prevailing on that date. Revenue and expenses are translated at the exchange rates prevailing during the year. Exchange differences arising out of these translations are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss."

Treatment of exchange differences

Exchange differences arising on settlement / restatement of foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities of the Company are recognised as income or expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Accounting for Forward Contacts Premium on forward exchange contracts, which are not intended for trading or speculation purposes, are amortised over the period of the contracts. Exchange differences on such contracts are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss during the year when a transaction takes place and also as at the Reporting date for the balances carried forward in the books of account.

1.12 Government grants, subsidies and export incentives

Government grants and subsidies are recognised when there is reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions attached to them and the grants / subsidy will be received. Government grants whose primary condition is that the Company should purchase, construct or otherwise acquire capital assets are presented by deducting them from the carrying value of the assets. The grant is recognised as income over the life of a depreciable asset by way of a reduced depreciation charge.

1.13 Investments

"Long-term investments (excluding investment properties), are carried individually at cost less provision for diminution, other than temporary, in the value of such investments. Current investments are carried individually, at the lower of cost and fair value. Cost of investments include acquisition charges such as brokerage, fees and duties."

1.14 Employee benefits

Employee benefits include provident fund, gratuity fund, compensated absences and medical expense reimbursements.

Defined contribution plans

The Company''s contribution to Provident Fund and Gratuity Fund are considered as defined contribution plans and are charged as an expense as they fall due based on the amount of contribution required to be made.

Defined benefit plans

For defined benefit plans in the form of Gratuity and Compensated Absences, the cost of providing benefits is determined on the actuarial valuation basis. The actuarial valuation being carried out at each Balance Sheet date, Actuarial gains and losses are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which they occur. Past service cost is recognised to the extent that the benefits are already vested and otherwise is amortised on a straight-line basis over the average period until the benefits become vested. The retirement benefit obligation recognised in the Balance Sheet represents the present value of the defined benefit obligation as adjusted for unrecognised past service cost, as reduced by the fair value of scheme assets. Any asset resulting from this calculation is limited to past service cost, plus the present value of available refunds and reductions in future contributions to the schemes.

Short-term employee benefits

"The undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expected to be paid in exchange for the services rendered by employees are recognised during the year when the employees render the service. These benefits include performance incentive and compensated absences which are expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employee renders the related service. The cost of such compensated absences is accounted as under :

(a) in case of accumulated compensated absences, when employees render the services that increase their entitlement of future compensated absences; and

(b) in case of non-accumulating compensated absences, when the absences occur."

Long-term employee benefits

Compensated absences which are not expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employee renders the related service are recognised as a liability at the present value of the defined benefit obligation as at the Balance Sheet date less the fair value of the plan assets out of which the obligations are expected to be settled.

1.15 Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs include interest, amortisation of ancillary costs incurred and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost. Costs in connection with the borrowing of funds to the extent not directly related to the acquisition of qualifying assets are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. Borrowing costs, allocated to and utilised for qualifying assets, pertaining to the period from commencement of activities relating to construction / development of the qualifying asset upto the date of capitalisation of such asset is added to the cost of the assets. Capitalisation of borrowing costs is suspended and charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss during extended periods when active development activity on the qualifying assets is interrupted.

1.16 Segment reporting

The Company identifies primary segment based on the dominant source, nature of risks and returns and the internal organisation and management structure. The operating segments are the segments for which separate financial information is available and for which operating profit/loss amounts are evaluated regularly by the executive Management in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.

"The accounting policies adopted for segment reporting are in line with the accounting policies of the Company. Segment revenue, segment expenses, segment assets and segment liabilities have been identified to segments on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the segment. Revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities which relate to the Company as a whole and are not allocable to segments on reasonable basis have been included under "unallocated revenue / expenses / assets / liabilities"."

1.17 Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the profit / (loss) after tax (including the post tax effect of extraordinary items, if any) by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the profit / (loss) after tax (including the post tax effect of extraordinary items, if any) as adjusted for dividend, interest and other charges to expense or income relating to the dilutive potential equity shares, by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share and the weighted average number of equity shares which could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. Potential equity shares are deemed to be dilutive only if their conversion to equity shares would decrease the net profit per share from continuing ordinary operations. Potential dilutive equity shares are deemed to be converted as at the beginning of the period, unless they have been issued at a later date. Dilutive potential equity shares are determined independently for each period presented. The number of equity shares and potentially dilutive equity shares are adjusted for share splits / reverse share splits and bonus shares, as appropriate.

1.18 Taxes on income

"Current tax is the amount of tax payable on the taxable income for the year as determined in accordance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) paid in accordance with the tax laws, which gives future economic benefits in the form of adjustment to future income tax liability, is considered as an asset if there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax. Accordingly, MAT is recognised as an asset in the Balance Sheet when it is probable that future economic benefit associated with it will flow to the Company. Deferred tax is recognised on timing differences, being the differences between the taxable income and the accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or substantially enacted as at the reporting date. Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all timing differences. Deferred tax assets in respect of unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses are recognised only if there is virtual certainty that there will be sufficient future taxable income available to realise such assets. Deferred tax assets are recognised for timing differences of other items only to the extent that reasonable certainty exists that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which these can be realised. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if such items relate to taxes on income levied by the same governing tax laws and the Company has a legally enforceable right for such set off. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date for their realisability."

1.19 Impairment of assets

The carrying values of assets / cash generating units at each Balance Sheet date are reviewed for impairment. If any indication of impairment exists, the recoverable amount of such assets is estimated and impairment is recognised, if the carrying amount of these assets exceeds their recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of the net selling price and their value in use. Value in use is arrived at by discounting the future cash flows to their present value based on an appropriate discount factor. When there is indication that an impairment loss recognised for an asset in earlier accounting periods no longer exists or may have decreased, such reversal of impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss, except in case of revalued assets.

1.20 Provisions and contingencies

A provision is recognised when the Company has a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions (excluding retirement benefits) are not discounted to their present value and are determined based on the best estimate required to settle the obligation at the Balance Sheet date. These are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates. Contingent liabilities are disclosed in the Notes. Contingent Assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the financial statements.


Mar 31, 2012

1.1 Basis of accounting and preparation of financial statements

The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the mandatory Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and prescribed by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the guidelines prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Control Board of India(SEBI). The Company has been consistent in its accounting policies. Change in the accounting policies, however is disclosed separately.

1.2 Use of Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP 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 re- sults 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.

1.3 Inventories

Finished Goods are valued at lower of cost plus appropriate share of production overheads or net realizable value whichever is less. Raw materials and Consumable stores and stock of traded goods, are valued on first in first out (FIFO) basis. Glass Cut Pieces are valued at average rate of raw material of respective thickness and quality.

1.4 Cash and cash equivalents (for purposes of Cash Flow Statement)

Cash comprises cash on hand and demand deposits with banks. Cash equivalents are short-term balances (with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition), highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to in significant risk of changes in value.

1.5 Cash flow statement

The Cash Flow Statement is prepared by the indirect method set out in Accounting Standard (AS-3) on Cash Flow Statements and presents the cash flows by operating, investing and financing activities of the Company.

1.6 Depreciation and amortization

Depreciation has been provided on the straight-line method as per the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on additions and deletions to Fixed Assets is provided on pro-rata basis for the number of days the asset has been put to use.

1.7 Revenue recognition

Sales are recognized, net of returns and trade discounts, on transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer, which generally coincides with the delivery of goods to customers. Sales are net off Excise Duty, Sales tax and value added tax. Export Sales are accounted by converting the Foreign Currency amount at the rate of exchange fixed by the Customs Authority. On realization of export proceeds, the difference between the amount realized and the amount booked is charged off / back to Statement of Profit and Loss as Loss / Gain due to exchange rate difference.

1.8 Other income

Interest income is accounted on the basis of proportionate period of investment, considering the amount of investment and the rate of interest. Dividend income is accounted when the right to receive it is established.

1.9 Tangible fixed assets

The Fixed assets are stated at cost, inclusive of inward freight, duties and taxes (Net off input credits claimed), installation and commissioning expenses, incidental expenses incurred for the assets to be gainfully put to use, less accumulated depreciation. Where the assets are installed and commissioned, but fail to deliver the required results to the satisfaction of the Company's management, the same are not capitalized and are carried forward to the next year as Capital WIP. Revenue expenses incurred in connection with project impel- mutation in so far as such expenses relate to the period prior to the commencement of commercial activity are treated as pre operative expenses to be charged off after the commencement of commercial activity. The Company revalued its Land and Buildings as on 31st March, 2011. The revalued assets are carried at the revalued amounts less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any. Increase in the net book value on such revaluation is credited to "Revaluation reserve account" except to the extent such increase is related to and not greater than a decrease arising from a revaluation / impairment that was previously recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss, in which case such amount is credited to the Statement of Profit and Loss. Decrease in book value on revaluation is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss except where such decrease relates to a previously recognized increase that was credited to the Revaluation reserve, in which case the decrease is charged to the Revaluation reserve to the extent the re- serve has not been subsequently reversed / utilized. Whenever a revalued asset is sold or disposed off, the balance revaluation reserve pertaining to such asset is reversed and transferred to General Reserve.

Fixed assets retired from active use and held for sale are stated at the lower of their net book value and net realizable value and are disclosed separately in the Balance Sheet.

Capital work-in-progress:

Projects under which assets are not ready for their intended use and other capital work-in-progress are carried at cost, comprising direct cost, related incidental and allocable expenses and attributable interest.

1.10 Intangible assets

Intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses, if any.

1.11 Foreign currency transactions and translations

Initial recognition

Transactions in foreign currencies entered into by the Company are accounted at the exchange rates applied by the customs authorities to the respective transactions. Measurement of foreign currency monetary items at the Balance Sheet date

"Foreign currency monetary items (other than derivative contracts) of the Company and its net investment in non-integral foreign operations outstanding at the Balance Sheet date are restated at the year end at the exchange rates prevailing on that date. Revenue and expenses are translated at the exchange rates prevailing during the year. Exchange differences arising out of these translations are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss."

Treatment of exchange differences

Exchange differences arising on settlement / restatement of foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities of the Company are recognized as income or expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

1.12 Government grants, subsidies and export incentives

Government grants and subsidies are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions attached to them and the grants / subsidy will be received. Government grants whose primary condition is that the Company should purchase, construct or otherwise acquire capital assets are presented by deducting them from the carrying value of the assets. The grant is recognized as income over the life of a depreciable asset by way of a reduced depreciation charge.

1.13 Investments

Long-term investments (excluding investment properties), are carried individually at cost less provision for diminution, other than temporary, in the value of such investments. Current investments are carried individually, at the lower of cost and fair value. Cost of investments include acquisition charges such as broker- age, fees and duties.

1.14 Employee benefits

Employee benefits include provident fund, gratuity fund, compensated absences and medical expense reimbursements.

Defined contribution plans

The Company's contribution to Provident Fund and Gratuity Fund are considered as defined contribution plans and are charged as an expense as they fall due based on the amount of contribution required to be made.

Defend benefit plans

For defined benefit plans in the form of Gratuity and Compensated Absences, the cost of providing benefits is determined on the actuarial valuation basis. The actuarial valuations being carried out at each Balance Sheet date, Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which they occur. Past service cost is recognized to the extent that the benefits are already vested and otherwise is amortized on a straight-line basis over the average period until the benefits become vested. The retirement benefit obligation recognized in the Balance Sheet represents the present value of the defined benefit obligation as adjusted for unrecognized past service cost, as reduced by the fair value of scheme assets. Any asset resulting from this calculation is limited to past service cost, plus the present value of available refunds and reductions in future contributions to the schemes. Short-term employee benefits The undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expected to be paid in exchange for the services rendered by employees are recognized during the year when the employees render the service. These benefits include performance incentive and compensated absences which are expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employ- ee renders the related service. The cost of such compensated absences is accounted as under :

(a) in case of accumulated compensated absences, when employees render the services that increase their entitlement of future compensated absences; and

(b) in case of non-accumulating compensated absences, when the absences occur. Long-term employee benefits

Compensated absences which are not expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employee renders the related service are recognized as a liability at the present value of the defined benefit obligation as at the Balance Sheet date less the fair value of the plan assets out of which the obligations are expected to be settled.

1.15 Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs include interest, amortization of ancillary costs incurred and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost. Costs in connection with the borrowing of funds to the extent not directly related to the acquisition of qualifying assets are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. Borrowing costs, allocated to and utilized for qualifying assets, pertaining to the period from commencement of activities relating to construction / development of the qualifying asset up to the date of capitalization of such asset is added to the cost of the assets. Capitalization of borrowing costs is suspended and charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss during extended periods when active development activity on the qualifying assets is interrupted.

1.16 Segment reporting

The Company identifies primary segments based on the dominant source, nature of risks and returns and the internal organization and management structure. The operating segments are the segments for which separate financial information is available and for which operating profit/loss amounts are evaluated regularly by the executive Management in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.

The accounting policies adopted for segment reporting are in line with the accounting policies of the Company. Segment revenue, segment expenses, segment assets and segment liabilities have been identified to segments on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the segment.

Revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities which relate to the Company as a whole and are not allocable to segments on reasonable basis have been included under "unallocated revenue / expenses / assets / liabilities

1.17 Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the profit / (loss) after tax (including the post tax effect of extraordinary items, if any) by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the profit / (loss) after tax (including the post tax effect of extraordinary items, if any) as adjusted for dividend, interest and other charges to expense or income relating to the dilutive potential equity shares, by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share and the weighted average number of equity shares which could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. Potential equity shares are deemed to be dilutive only if their conversion to equity shares would decrease the net proft per share from continuing ordinary operations. Potential dilutive equity shares are deemed to be converted as at the beginning of the period, unless they have been issued at a later date.

Dilutive potential equity shares are determined independently for each period presented. The number of equity shares and potentially dilutive equity shares are adjusted for share splits / reverse share splits and bonus shares, as appropriate.

1.18 Taxes on income

Current tax is the amount of tax payable on the taxable income for the year as determined in accordance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) paid in accordance with the tax laws, which gives future economic benefits in the form of adjustment to future income tax liability, is considered as an asset if there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax. Accordingly, MAT is recognized as an asset in the Balance Sheet when it is probable that future economic benefit associated with it will flow to the Company

Deferred tax is recognized on timing differences, being the differences between the taxable income and the ac- counting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or substantially enacted as at the reporting date. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all timing differences. Deferred tax assets in respect of un- absorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses are recognized only if there is virtual certainty that there will be sufficient future taxable income available to 'realize such assets. Deferred tax assets are recognized for timing differences of other items only to the extent that reasonable certainty exists that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which these can be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if such items relate to taxes on income levied by the same governing tax laws and the Company has a legally enforceable right for such set off. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date for their reliability. "

1.19 Joint venture operations

The accounts of the Company reflect its share of the Assets, Liabilities, Income and Expenditure of the Joint Venture Operations which are accounted on the basis of the audited accounts of the Joint Ventures on line- by-line basis with similar items in the Company's accounts to the extent of the participating interest of the Company as per the Joint Venture Agreements, wherever applicable.

1.20 Impairment of assets

The carrying values of assets / cash generating units at each Balance Sheet date are reviewed for impairment. If any indication of impairment exists, the recoverable amount of such assets is estimated and impairment is recognized, if the carrying amount of these assets exceeds their recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of the net selling price and their value in use. Value in use is arrived at by discounting the future cash flows to their present value based on an appropriate discount factor. When there is indication that an impairment loss recognized for an asset in earlier accounting periods no longer exists or may have decreased, such reversal of impairment loss is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss, except in case of revalued assets.

1.21 Provisions and contingencies

A provision is recognized when the Company has a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions (excluding retirement benefits) are not discounted to their present value and are deter- mined based on the best estimate required to settle the obligation at the Balance Sheet date. These are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and adjusted to reject the current best estimates. Contingent liabilities are disclosed in the Notes. Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.


Mar 31, 2011

(a) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements:

- The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the mandatory Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and prescribed by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the guidelines prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The Company has been consistent in its accounting policies. Change in the accounting policies, however is disclosed separately.

The management, while preparing the financial statements, has made certain assumptions and estimates affecting the balances in assets, liabilities, income and expenses, during the period under report; e.g. Capitalization of Float Glass Plant at Jhagadia, Bharuch, provision for contingencies, future obligations under retirement benefit. These estimates and assumptions are subject to variation at different periods and are thus adjusted accordingly in the financial statements of respective reporting periods.

(b) Valuation of Inventory:

- Finished Goods are valued at lower of cost plus appropriate share of production overheads or net realisable value which ever is less. Raw Materials & Consumable Stores and Stock of Traded Goods are valued on First In First Out (FIFO) basis. Glass cut pieces are valued at average rate of raw material of respective thickness and quality. Glass cullet is valued at average of cost of production of cullet generated and average purchase price of cullet purchased and lying in stock.

(c) Cash Flow Statement:

- The Cash Flow Statement is prepared by the indirect method set out in Accounting Standard (AS-3) on Cash Flow Statements and presents the cash flows by operating, investing and financing activities of the company.

- Cash and Cash Equivalents presented in the Cash Flow Statement comprise of cash on hand and balances in current accounts with bank.

(d) Fixed Assets:

- The Fixed Assets are stated at cost, inclusive of inward freight, duties and taxes (Net off Set offs claimed), installation and commissioning expenses, incidental expenses incurred for the assets to be gainfully put to use, less accumulated depreciation. Where the assets are installed and commissioned, but fail to deliver the required results to the satisfaction of the company's management, the same are not capitalized and are carried forward to the next year as Capital WIP. Revenue expenses incurred in connection with project implementation in so far as such expenses relate to the period prior to the commencement of commercial activity are treated as pre operative expenses to be charged off after the commencement of commercial activity. Intangible assets are recorded at the consideration paid for acquisition.

(e) Depreciation on Fixed Assets:

- Depreciation is provided on straight line basis at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on additions to Fixed Assets is provided on pro-rata basis for the number of days the asset has been put to use.

(f) Revenue Recognition:

a. Income and Expenditure are generally accounted on accrual basis as they are earned or incurred except in cases of uncertainties, as envisaged by the management. Sales are recognized when goods are removed from the Company's premises and are accounted, net off excise duty, sales tax, VAT, sales returns and trade discounts/credits.

b. As regards free samples, the goods dispatched from the Plant to the Marketing Division of the company are deemed to have been fully distributed free of cost to prospective customers of the company.

c. Export Sales are accounted by converting the Foreign Currency amount at the rate of exchange fixed by the Customs Authority. On realisation of export proceeds, the difference between the amount realised and the amount booked is charged off / back to Profit & Loss Account as loss /gain due to exchange rate difference.

d. Interest income is accounted on the basis of proportionate period of investment, considering the amount of investment and the rate of interest.

e. Dividend income on investments is accounted, as and when the same has accrued and become due to the company.

(g) Foreign Currency Transactions:

- Exchange differences are recorded on initial recognition in the reporting currency, using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. At each balance sheet date, foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate.

- Exchange differences that arise on settlement of monetary items and / or on reporting of the same at each balance sheet date, as per the closing rate, are written off / back to Profit and Loss Account.

- Any premium or discount arising at the inception of the forward exchange contract is recognized as income or expense over the life of the contract.

(h) Investments :

Investments are stated at cost. Temporary diminution in value of investments is not provided for.

(i) Employee Benefits:

a. Short Term Benefits:

All employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as a short term employee benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages, contractual labour charges and short term compensated absences etc. are recognised in the period in which the employee/contractual labour renders the related service. Any other payments under relevant labour statutes, wherever applicable, are reimbursed to the outsourced agencies and charged off to the Profit & Loss Account in the year of payment.

b. Post Retirement benefits:

Provident Fund

The contribution to Employee Provident Fund is charged off to Profit & Loss account on accrual basis.

Gratuity

The Company has opted for Group Gratuity Scheme of LIC of India for its staff members. The

Renewal premium is calculated as of 1st April of the year. The same is debited to Profit & Loss Account as and when accrued. During the year under review the company has provided gratuity liability as per the actuarial valuation of gratuity as per AS 15 (Revised).

Leave Encashment

During the year under review the company has provided for Leave Encashment as per the actuarial valuation of leave encashment as per AS 15 (Revised).

(j) Borrowing Costs:

- Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition or construction of an asset are capitalised as part of cost of such asset till such time the asset is ready for its intended commercial use.

- Other borrowing costs are charged off to Revenue Account in the year in which they are incurred.

(k) Earnings Per Share:

Basic and Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to equity shareholders for the year, by weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year as required by AS 20 – Earnings per Share.

(l) Investment in Joint Venture:

The company has entered into a Joint Venture Agreement with CGI International, an internationally successful Company, manufacturing Fire Resistant Glass. For this purpose, Sezal Firebaan Glass Private Limited, was incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956. At present, the Company holds 25,000 Equity Shares of the face Value of Rs.10/- each in Sezal Firebaan Glass Private Limited i.e. 50% of the present paid up capital of Sezal Firebaan Glass Private Limited.

(m) Taxes on Income :

- Current Tax is determined as the amount of tax payable in respect of taxable income for the period.

- Deferred tax is recognised, subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.

(n) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets:

Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognised if there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are not recognised but are disclosed in the notes. Contingent assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the financial statements.

(o) Impairment of Assets:

The carrying values of cash generating assets at each balance sheet date are assessed for impairment of respective assets. If the assessment indicates impairment, then the impairment loss i.e. excess of carrying value of assets over its recoverable amount, is provided in the books of account. In case impairment loss provided in prior accounting periods is likely to be reversed, fully or partially, due to reassessment of recoverable value of impaired assets, the same is reversed and recognised in Profit & Loss Account as income.


Mar 31, 2010

(a) Basis of preparation of Financial Statements:

- The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the mandatory Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and prescribed by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and the guidelines prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The Company has been consistent in its accounting policies. Change in the accounting policies, however is disclosed separately.

The management, while preparing the financial statements, has made certain assumptions and estimates affecting the balances in assets, liabilities, income and expenses, during the period under report; e.g. Capitalization of Warehouse at Float Glass Plant at Jhagadia, Bharuch, Provision for Contingencies, future obligations under Retirement Benefit. These estimates and assumptions are subject to variation at different periods and are thus adjusted accordingly in the financial statements of respective reporting periods.

(b) Valuation of Inventory :

- Finished Goods are valued at lower of cost or net realisable value. Raw materials & Consumable Stores, are valued on first in first out (FIFO) basis. Glass Cut Pieces are valued at average rate of raw material of respective thickness and quality.

(c) Cash Flow Statement :

- The Cash Flow Statement is prepared by the indirect method set out in Accounting Standard (AS-3) on Cash Flow Statements and presents the cash flows by operating, investing and financing activities of the Company.

- Cash and cash equivalents presented in the Cash Flow Statement consist of Cash on Hand and balances in Current Accounts with Bank.

(d) Fixed Assets :

- The Fixed Assets are stated at cost, inclusive of inward freight, duties and taxes (Net off set offs claimed), installation and commissioning expenses, incidental expenses incurred for the assets to be gainfully put to use, less accumulated depreciation. Where the assets are installed and commissioned, if it fails to deliver the required results to the satisfaction of the Company’s Management, the same are not capitalized and are carried forward to the next year as Capital WIP. Revenue Expenses incurred in connection with project implementation in so far as such expenses relate to the period prior to the commencement of commercial activity are treated as pre operative expenses to be charged off after the commencement of commercial activity. Intangible assets are recorded at the consideration paid for acquisition.

(e) Depreciation on Fixed Assets :

- Depreciation is provided on straight line basis at the rates specified in schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on additions to Fixed Assets is provided on pro-rata basis for the number of days the asset has been put to use.

(f) Revenue Recognition :

a. Income and Expenditure are generally accounted on accrual basis as they are earned or incurred except in cases of uncertainties, as envisaged by the Management. Sales are recognized when goods are removed from the Company’s premises and are accounted, net off Excise Duty, Sales Tax, Vat, Sales Returns and Trade Discounts/ Credits.

b. As regards Free Samples, the goods dispatched from the Plant to the Marketing Division of the Company are deemed to have been fully distributed free of cost to intending customers of the Company.

c. Export Sales are accounted by converting the Foreign Currency amount at the rate of exchange fixed by the Customs Authority. On realization of export proceeds, the difference between the amount realized and the amount booked is charged off/back to Profit & Loss Account as loss /gain due to exchange rate difference.

d. Interest income is accounted on the basis of proportionate period of Investment, considering the amount of Investment and the rate of interest.

e. Dividend income on investments is accounted, as and when the same has accrued and become due to the Company.

(g) Foreign Currency Transactions:

- Exchange differences are recorded on initial recognition in the reporting currency, using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. At each Balance Sheet date, foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate.

- Exchange differences that arise on settlement of monetary items or on reporting at each balance sheet date of the Companys monetary items at the closing rate are adjusted in the cost of fixed assets specifically financed by the borrowings to which the exchange differences relate.

- Any premium or discount arising at the inception of the forward exchange contract is recognized as income or expense over the life of the contract.

(h) Investments :

a. Investments are stated at cost. Temporary diminution in investments is not provided for

(i) Employee benefits:

a. Short Term Employee Benefits:

All Employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as a Short Term Employee Benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages, contractual labour charges and short term compensated absences, etc is recognized in the period in which the employee/contractual labour renders the related service. Any other payments under relevant labour statutes, wherever applicable, are reimbursed to the outsourced agencies and charged off to the Profit & Loss Account in the year of payment.

b. Post Retirement Benefits: Provident Fund

The contribution to Employee Provident Fund is charged off to Profit & Loss account on accrual basis

Gratuity

The Company has opted for Group Gratuity Scheme of LIC of India for its staff membeRs. The Renewal premium is calculated as of 1st April of the year. The same is debited to Profit & Loss account as and when accrued. During the year under review the Company has provided Gratuity liability as per the actuarial valuation of Gratuity as per AS 15 (Revised).

Leave Encashment :

During the year under review the Company has provided for Leave Encashment as per the actuarial valuation of Leave Encashment as per AS 15 (Revised).

(j) Borrowing Costs:

- Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition or construction of an asset are capitalized as part of cost of such asset till such time the asset is ready for its intended commercial use.

- Other Borrowing costs are charged off to Revenue account in the year in which they are incurred.

(k) Earnings Per Share:

- Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to Equity Shareholders for the year, by weighted average number of Equity Shares outstanding during the year as required by AS 20 – Earnings Per Share.

(l) Taxes on Income :

- Current Tax is determined as the amount of tax payable in respect of taxable income for the period.

- Deferred tax is recognized, subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.

(m) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets:

- Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognized if there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are not recognised but are disclosed in the notes. Contingent Assets are neither recognised nor disclosed in the financial statements.

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