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Accounting Policies of Shreyas Shipping & Logistics Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2019

1. Significant accounting policies

(a) Statement of compliance

In accordance with the notification issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Company is required to prepare its financial statements following the Indian Accounting Standards (“Ind AS”) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 in respect of section 133 of the Companies Act 2013. Accordingly, the Company has prepared these Standalone Ind AS Financial Statements which comprise the Balance sheet as at March 31, 2019, Statement of Profit and Loss, Statement of Cash Flows and the Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended March 31, 2019 and significant accounting policies and other explanatory information (together hereinafter referred to as “Standalone Ind AS Financial Statements”).

(b) Basis of preparation and presentation

The financial statements are prepared in accordance with and in compliance, in all material aspects with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (the Act) read along with Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, as amended and other relevant provisions of the Act. The presentation of the Financial Statements is based on Ind AS Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013.

The financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and in accordance with the historical cost convention, unless otherwise stated. All assets and liabilities are classified into current and non-current generally based on the criteria of realisation/settlement within a twelve month period from the balance sheet date.

(c) Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognised based on nature of activity when consideration can be reasonably measured and recovered with reasonable certainty. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Revenue is reduced for estimated customer rebates and other similar allowances.

(i) Revenue from logistics service operations

a) Ocean freight and charter hire income from transportation of cargo by inland and international waterways respectively is recognised following the proportionate completion method on time basis.

b) In case of end-to end logistics services under multimodal transport, the revenue is recognised following the proportionate completion method on time basis for each mode.

c) Other operating income in the nature of documentation charges and crane handling charges is recognised upon delivery of such services to the customers.

(ii) Dividend income

Dividend income from investments is recognised when the shareholder’s right to receive payment has been established provided that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the amount of income can be measured reliably.

(iii) Interest income

Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset’s net carrying amount on initial recognition.

Effective April 1, 2018, the Company has implemented Ind AS 115 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, the impact of which is not material on the Ind AS Standalone Financial Statements and on the opening retained earnings as of April 1, 2018.

(d) Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation and impairment losses, if any. Historical cost comprises its purchase price net of any trade discounts and rebates, import duties and other taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable from tax authorities), any directly attributable expenditure on making the asset ready for its intended use, including relevant borrowing costs for qualifying asset.

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Depreciation commences when the assets are ready for their intended use. Depreciable amount for assets is the cost of an asset, or other amount substituted for cost, less its estimated residual value. Depreciation is recognized so as to write off the cost of assets over their useful lives, using straight-line method as per the useful life prescribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 except in respect of following categories of assets, in whose case the life of the assets has been assessed as under based on technical advice, taking into account the nature of the asset, the expected usage of the asset, the operating conditions of the asset, past history of replacement, anticipated technological changes, manufacturers warranties and maintenance support, etc.

*Estimated useful life of Dry-dock component of fleet has been revised from 2.5 years to 5 years w.e.f January 1, 2019 (Refer note 5).

Where cost of a part of the asset (“asset component”) is significant to total cost of the asset and useful life for that part is different from the useful life of the remaining asset, useful life of that significant part is determined separately and such asset component is depreciated over its separate useful life.

The Company reviews the residual value, useful lives and depreciation method annually and, if expectations differ from previous estimates, the change is accounted for as a change in accounting estimate on a prospective basis.

(e) Intangible assets

Intangible assets purchased are carried at cost as of the date of acquisition less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Intangible asset in the nature of computer software is amortised on a straight line basis over the estimated useful life of 6 years.

The estimated useful life and amortisation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis.

An intangible assets is derecognized on disposal, or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from continued use of the asset. Gains or losses arising from de-recognition of an intangible asset, measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset, and are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(f) Foreign exchange transactions

The functional and presentation currency of the Company is Indian Rupee.

Income and expenses in foreign currencies are recorded at exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction. Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate prevailing on the Balance Sheet date and exchange gains and losses arising on settlement and restatement are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Non-monetary items denominated in a foreign currency are measured at historical cost and translated at exchange rate prevalent at the date of transaction.

Exchange differences on monetary items are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise except for the exchange differences on foreign currency borrowings relating to assets under construction for future productive use, which are included in the cost of those assets when they are regarded as an adjustment to interest costs on those foreign currency borrowings.

(g) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or construction of a qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use.

Interest income earned on temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation.

All the other borrowing costs are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which they are incurred.

(h) Taxation

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax:

The Company has opted for Tonnage Tax for shipping income. Current tax for the current period is the aggregate of Tonnage Tax on shipping income determined in accordance with the provisions of Section 115VT of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (“IT Act”) and tax on non-shipping income determined based on taxable income and tax credits computed in accordance with the relevant provisions of IT Act.

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:

Deferred tax is recognised on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the 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.

Deferred tax assets include Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) paid in accordance with the tax laws in India, which is likely to give future economic benefits in the form of availability of set off against future income tax liability. Accordingly, MAT is recognised as deferred tax asset in the balance sheet when the asset can be measured reliably and it is probable that the future economic benefit associated with asset will be realised.

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 is recognised in profit and 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. Where current tax or deferred tax arises from the initial accounting of a business combination, the tax effect is included in the accounting for the business combination.

(i) Provisions and contingent liabilities

Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Company will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding 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).

When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, a receivable is recognised as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.

Contingent liabilities exist 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 or the amount cannot be reliably estimated. Contingent liabilities are appropriately disclosed unless the possibility of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is remote.

(j) Employee benefits

(i) Short-term employee benefits:

Benefits accruing to on-shore employees in respect of wages, salaries, compensated absences and estimated cost of bonus which are expected to be availed within twelve months immediately following the year end are reported as expenses during the year in which the employee performs the service that the benefit covers and the liabilities are reported at the undiscounted amount of the benefits expected to be paid in exchange for that service.

Where the availment or encashment is otherwise not expected to wholly occur within the next twelve months, the liability on account of the benefit is actuarially determined using the projected unit credit method at the present value of the estimated future cash flow expected to be made by the Company in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date.

In respect of off-shore employees benefits accruing in the nature of salaries are reported as expenses during the year in which the employee performs the related service. The Company does not provide benefits in the nature of bonus or compensated absences to off-shore employees.

(ii) Retirement benefit costs and termination benefits Defined contribution plans:

The eligible On-shore employees of the Company are entitled to receive benefits under the provident fund scheme which is in substance, defined contribution plan, in which both employees and the Company make monthly contributions at a specified percentage of the covered employees’ salary (currently 12% of employees’ salary). Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit plans are recognised as an expense when employees have rendered service entitling them to the contributions.

As per the Company’s agreement with National Union Seafarers of India under Section 101 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, the Company in respect of its off-shore employees, makes monthly contribution towards provident fund and annuity at a specified percentage of the covered employees’ salary (currently 12% of basic salary and 10% basic salary respectively) under Seamen’s Provident Fund Act and towards gratuity at 12% of basic salary to Seafarers Welfare Fund Society. Payment to these funds are regarded as contribution to defined contribution retirement benefits plans as the Company’s liability is restricted to the contribution made to these funds and recognised as an expense when employees have rendered the services entitling them to the contribution.

Defined benefit plans:

The Company’s liabilities towards gratuity to on-shore employees is determined using the projected unit credit method, with actuarial valuations being carried out on a yearly basis.

Re-measurement, comprising actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the changes to the asset ceiling (if applicable) and the return on plan assets (excluding net interest), is reflected immediately in the Balance Sheet with a charge or credit recognised in other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. Remeasurement recognised in other comprehensive income is reflected immediately in other equity and is not reclassified to profit or loss. Past service cost is recognised in profit or loss in the period of a plan amendment. Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate at the beginning of the period to the net defined benefit liability or asset. Defined benefit costs are categorised as follows:

- service cost (including current service cost, past service cost, as well as gains and losses on curtailments and settlements);

- net interest expense or income; and

- re-measurement

The Company presents the first two components of defined benefit costs in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the line item ‘Employee benefits expense’. Curtailment gains and losses are accounted for as past service costs.

The defined benefit obligation recognised in the Balance Sheet represents the actual deficit or surplus in the Company’s defined benefit plans. Any surplus resulting from this calculation is limited to the present value of any economic benefits available in the form reductions in future contributions to the plans.

A liability for a termination benefit is recognised at the earlier of when the entity can no longer withdraw the offer of termination benefit and when the entity recognises any related restructuring costs.

(k) Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the profit / (loss) after tax by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the profit / (loss) after tax as adjusted for dividend, interest and other charges to expense or income (net of any attributable taxes) 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 that could have been issued upon conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.

(l) Leases:

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

Company as a lessor:

Rental income from operating leases is recognised on straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct cost incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on straight line basis over the lease term.

Company as a lessee:

Rental expense from operating leases is generally recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

(m) Government grant

Government grants are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions attached to them and that the grants will be received.

Government grants that are receivable as compensation for expenses or losses already incurred or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support to the Company with no future related costs are recognised in the profit or loss in the period in which they become receivable.

(n) Accounting and reporting of information for Operating Segments

Operating segments are those components of the business whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) in the Company to make decisions for performance assessment and resource allocation. As explained in note 32 below, “Sea Logistics” has been defined as the single reportable segment of the Company. The reporting of segment information is the same as provided to the CODM.

(o) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalent in the Balance Sheet comprise cash at banks and on hand and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less, which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.

(p) Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price for inventories less all estimated costs necessary to make sale.

Cost of inventories include cost of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Cost of inventories of fuel oil, lube oil and victualling stock is determined on first-in-first-out basis. Store and spares is charged off to the Statement of Profit and Loss upon receipt on vessel.

(q) Financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when 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 the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(a) Non-derivative financial instruments:

i) Cash and cash equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid financial instruments, which are readily convertible into known amounts of cash that are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value and having original maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase, to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist of balances with banks which are unrestricted for withdrawal and usage.

ii) Financial assets carried at amortised cost

Financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method if these financial assets are held within a business model whose objective is to hold these assets in order to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

iii) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

Financial assets are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if these financial assets are held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and the contractual terms of the financial assets give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

iv) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets are measured at fair value through profit or loss unless it is measured at amortised cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income 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 the Statement of Profit and Loss.

v) Investment in subsidiaries

The Company records the investments in subsidiaries at cost less impairment loss, if any.

vi) Equity instruments

An equity instrument is a contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Company are recognized at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.

vii) Financial liabilities at amortized cost

Financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. For trade and other payables maturing within one year from the Balance Sheet date, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.

(b) Impairment:

i) Financial assets:

The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. Ind AS 109 requires expected credit losses to be measured through a loss allowance. The Company recognises lifetime expected losses for trade receivables that do not constitute a financing transaction. For all other financial assets, expected credit losses are measured at an amount equal to 12 month expected credit losses or at an amount equal to lifetime expected losses, if the credit risk on the financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition.

The Company assessed the expected credit losses associated with its assets carried at amortised cost and fair value through other comprehensive income based on the company’s past history of recovery, credit worthiness of the counter party and existing market conditions.

ii) Non-financial assets:

Property, plant and equipment:

Property, plant and equipment with finite lives are evaluated for recoverability wherever there is any indication that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount (i.e. higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value in use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash generating unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or CGU) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or CGU) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(c) De-recognition of financial assets

The Company derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expires or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another party. On de-recognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

A financial liability (or a part of a financial liability) is derecognised from the company’s Balance Sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expires. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability derecognised and the consideration paid and payable is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(d) Derivative financial instruments

The Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange rate risk.

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the date the derivative contracts are entered into and are subsequently re-measured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The resulting gain or loss is recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event the timing of the recognition in profit or loss depends on the nature of the hedged item and hedging relationship.

(e) Offsetting of financial instruments:

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the Balance Sheet if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.

(f) Fair value of financial instruments:

In determining the fair value of its financial instruments, the Company uses a variety of methods and assumptions that are based on market conditions and risks existing at each reporting date. The methods used to determine fair value include discounted cash flow analysis, available quoted market prices and dealer quotes. All methods of assessing fair value result in general approximation of value and such value may never actually be realised.

(g) Hedge accounting

The Company designates certain hedging instruments, which include derivatives in respect of foreign currency, as either cash flow hedge or fair value hedge. Hedges of foreign currency risk on firm commitments are accounted for as cash flow hedges.

At the inception of the hedge relationship, the entity documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item, along with its risk management objectives and its strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. Furthermore, at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, the Company documents whether the hedging instrument is highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item attributable to hedged risk.

(i) Fair value hedges

Changes in fair value of the designated portion of derivatives that qualify as fair value hedges are recognized in profit or loss immediately, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk. The change in the fair value of the designated portion of hedging instrument and the change in the hedged item attributable to hedged risk are recognized in profit or loss in the line item relating to the hedged item.

Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or when it no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. The fair value adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item arising from the hedged risk is amortised to profit or loss from that date.

(ii) Cash flow hedges

The effective portion of changes in fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading of cash flow hedging reserve. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity relating to effective portion as described above are reclassified to profit or loss in the periods when the hedged item affects profit or loss, in the same line as the recognised hedged item. However, when the hedged forecast transaction results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or a non-financial liability, such gains or losses are transferred from equity (but not as a reclassification adjustment) and included in the initial measurement of the cost of the non-financial asset or non-financial liability.

Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or when it no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. Any gain or loss recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognised when the forecast transaction is ultimately recognised in profit or loss. When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the gain or loss accumulated in equity is recognised immediately in profit or loss.


Mar 31, 2018

1. Corporate information

Shreyas Shipping and Logistics Limited (the "Company" or "SSLL") is a public limited Company incorporated in India on August 16,1988 under the Companies Act, 1956. The registered office of the Company is 4 th Floor, Himalayas, Geetmala Complex, Shah Industrial Estate, Govandi - East Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - 400 088.

SSLL is India''s first container feeder owning and operating Company. The Company started its operations in 1993 primarily to fill the gap for feedering of containers between Indian ports and internationally renowned Asian transshipment ports. SSLL''s shares are listed on both Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange. At present, it is a leading player in coastal shipping sector.

2. Applicability of new and revised Ind AS

(a) Amendments to Ind AS that are notified and adopted by the Company

As per Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 dated March 17, 2017, Ministry of Corporate Affairs

("MCA”) has notified amendments to two new standards namely Ind AS 102 Share-based Payment and Ind AS 7 Statement of Cash Flows which have become effective from April 01, 2017.

During current period, there are no share based payment transactions and hence Ind AS 102 is not applicable to the Company.

Further, amendment to Ind AS 7 pertains to additional disclosure requirement such as "An entity will be required to provide disclosures that enable users of financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financing activities, including both changes arising from cash flows and non-cash changes.”

Relevant disclosures in this regard has been provided in foot note (c) to note 15 on Borrowings.

(b) New standard issued but not yet effective

MCA on March 28, 2018 notified the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2018 (the "Rules”). The Rules notify the new revenue standard Ind AS 115, Revenue from Contracts with Customers and also bring in amendment to existing Ind AS. The Rules shall be effective from reporting periods beginning on or after April 01, 2018.

(b) Basis of preparation and presentation

The financial statements upto the year ended March 31, 2017, were prepared in accordance with the accounting standards notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 ("Previous GAAP”) and other relevant provisions of the Act. These financials statements are the first Ind AS financial statements of the Company and have been approved for issue by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on May 25, 2018. The date of transition to Ind AS is April 01, 2016.

The comparative financial information of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2017 and the transition date opening balance sheet as at April 01, 2016 prepared in accordance with Ind AS included in these Standalone Ind AS Financial Statements has been audited by PKF Sridhar & Santhanam LLP, the predecessor auditor, vide their report dated May 25, 2018.

The Company has adopted all issued Ind AS standards, as applicable, and the adoption was carried out in accordance with Ind AS 101. The transition was carried out from the Previous GAAP to Ind AS. An explanation of how the transition to Ind AS has affected the reported financial position and financial performance of the Company is provided in Note 37. This note includes reconciliations of equity and total comprehensive income for comparative year under Indian GAAP to those reported under Ind AS. Also, refer Note

(p) for the details of first-time adoption exemptions availed by the Company.

The accounting policies as set out below have been applied consistently to all the periods presented in these Standalone Ind AS Financial Statements.

The functional currency of the Company is determined to be Indian Rupees as

a) It is the currency in which the sales prices for the Company''s services are predominantly denominated and settled and the Indian competitive forces and regulation mainly drive the sales prices of its services.

b) It is the currency that mainly influences input costs of those services.

The amounts in the Standalone Ind AS Financial Statements are also presented in Indian Rupees in lac as permitted by Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013. Per share data is presented in Indian Rupees rounded to two decimals places.

The Standalone Ind AS Financial Statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for certain financial instruments that are measured at fair values at the end of each reporting period, as explained in the accounting policies below. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for the goods and services.

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, regardless of whether that price is directly observable or estimated using another valuation technique. In estimating the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Company takes into account the characteristics of the asset or liability if market participants would take those characteristics into account when pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Fair value for measurement and/or disclosure purposes in these Standalone Ind AS Financial Statements is determined on such a basis, except for leasing transactions that are within the scope of Ind AS 17, and measurements that have some similarities to fair value but are not fair value, such as value in use in Ind AS 36.

In addition, for financial reporting purposes, fair value measurements are categorized into Level 1, 2, or 3 based on the degree to which the inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its entirety, which are described as follows:

- Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date;

(i) Revenue from logistics service operations

a) Ocean freight and charter hire income from transportation of cargo by inland and international waterways respectively is recognized following the proportionate completion method on time basis.

b) I n case of end-to end logistics services under multimodal transport, the revenue is recognized following the proportionate completion method on time basis for each mode.

c) Other operating income in the nature of documentation charges and crane handling charges is recognized upon delivery of such services to the customers.

(ii) Dividend income

Dividend income from investments is recognized when the shareholder''s right to receive payment has been established provided that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the amount of income can be measured reliably.

(iii) Interest income

Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset''s net carrying amount on initial recognition.

(d) Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation and impairment losses, if any. Historical cost comprises its purchase price net of any trade discounts and rebates, import duties and other taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable from tax authorities), any directly attributable expenditure on making the asset ready for its intended use, including relevant borrowing costs for qualifying asset.

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

For transition to Ind AS, the Company has elected to continue with the carrying value of all of its property, plant and equipment recognized as of April 01, 2016 (transition date) measured as per the pervious GAAP and use that carrying value as its deemed cost as of the transition date.

Depreciation commences when the assets are ready for their intended use. Depreciable amount for assets is the cost of an asset, or other amount substituted for cost, less its estimated residual value. Depreciation is recognized so as to write off the cost of assets over their useful lives, using straight line method as per the useful life prescribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 except in respect of following categories of assets, in whose case the life of the assets has been assessed as under based on technical advice, taking into account the nature of the asset, the expected usage of the asset, the operating conditions of the asset, past history of replacement, anticipated technological changes, manufacturers warranties and maintenance support, etc.

Where cost of a part of the asset ("asset component”) is significant to total cost of the asset and useful life for that part is different from the useful life ol the remaining asset, useful life of tliat significant part is determined separately and such asset component is depreciated over its separate useful life.

The Company reviews the residual value, useful lives and depreciation method annually and, if expectations differ from previous estimates, the change is accounted for as a change in accounting estimate on a prospective basis.

(e) Foreign exchange transactions

The functional and presentation currency of the Company is Indian Rupee.

Income and expenses in foreign currencies are recorded at exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction. Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate prevailing on the Balance Sheet date and exchange gains and losses arising on settlement and restatement are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Non-monetary items denominated in a foreign currency are measured at historical cost and translated at exchange rate prevalent at the date of transaction.

Exchange differences on monetary items are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they arise except for the exchange differences on foreign currency borrowings relating to assets under construction for future productive use, which are included in the cost of those assets when they are regarded as an adjustment to interest costs on those foreign currency borrowings.

(exchange difference arising on settlement / restatement of long-term foreign currency monetary items recognized in the financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2017 prepared under Previous GAAF’, are capitalized as a part of the depreciable fixed assets to which the monetary item relates and depreciated over the remaining useful life of such assets.

(f) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or construction of a qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use.

Interest income earned on temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalization.

All the other borrowing costs are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which they are incurred.

(g) Taxation

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax:

The Company has opted for Tonnage Tax for shipping income. Current tax for the current period is the aggregate of Tonnage Tax on shipping income determined in accordance with the provisions of Section 115VT of the Income Tax Act, 1961 ("IT Act”) and tax on non-shipping income determined based on taxable income and tax credits computed in accordance with the relevant provisions of IT Act.

Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle the asset and the liability on a net basis.

Deferred tax:

Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the 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.

Deferred tax assets include Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) paid in accordance with the tax laws in India, which is likely to give future economic benefits in the form of availability of set off against future income tax liability. Accordingly, MAT is recognized as deferred tax asset in the balance sheet when the asset can be measured reliably and it is probable that the future economic benefit associated with asset will be realized.

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 is recognized in profit and 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. Where current tax or deferred tax arises from the initial accounting of a business combination, the tax effect is included in the accounting for the business combination.

(h) Provisions and contingent liabilities

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Company will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding 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).

When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, a receivable is recognized as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.

Contingent liabilities exist 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 or the amount cannot be reliably estimated. Contingent liabilities are appropriately disclosed unless the possibility of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is remote.

(i) Employee benefits

(i) Short-term employee benefits:

Benefits accruing to on-shore employees in respect of wages, salaries, compensated absences and estimated cost of bonus which are expected to be availed within twelve months immediately following the year end are reported as expenses during the year in which the employee performs the service that the benefit covers and the liabilities are reported at the undiscounted amount of the benefits expected to be paid in exchange for that service.

Where the a ailment or encashment is otherwise not expected to wholly occur within the next twelve months, the liability on account o1 the benefit is actuarially determined using the projected unit credit method at the present value of the estimated future cash flow expected to be made by the Company in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date.

In respect of off-shore employees benefits accruing in the nature of salaries are reported as expenses during the year in which the employee performs the related service. The Company does not provide benefits in the nature of bonus or compensated absences to off-shore employees.

(ii) Retirement benefit costs and termination benefits Defined contribution plans:

I he eligible on-shore employees of the Company are entitled to receive benefits under the provident fund scheme which is in substance, defined contribution plan, in which both employees and the Company make monthly contributions at a specified percentage of the covered employees'' salary (currently 12% of employees'' salary). Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit plans are recognized as an expense when employees have rendered service entitling them to the contributions.

As per the Company''s agreement with National Union Seafarers of India under Section 101 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, the Company in respect of its off-shore employees, makes monthly contribution towards provident fund and annuity at a specified percentage of the covered employees'' salary (currently 12% of basic salary and 10% basic salary respectively) under Seamen''s Provident Fund Act and towards gratuity at 12% of basic salary to Seafarers Welfare Fund Society. Payment to these funds are regarded as contribution to defined contribution retirement benefits plans as the Company''s liability is restricted to the contribution made to these funds and recognized as an expense when employees have rendered the services entitling them to the contribution.

Defined benefit plans:

The Company''s liabilities towards gratuity to on-shore employees is determined using the projected unit credit method, with actuarial valuations being carried out on a yearly basis.

Re-measurement, comprising actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the changes to the asset ceiling (if applicable) and the return on plan assets (excluding net interest), is reflected immediately in the Balance Sheet with a charge or credit recognized in other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. Re-measurement recognized in other comprehensive income is reflected immediately in other equity and is not reclassified to profit or loss. Past service cost is recognized in profit

or loss in the period of a plan amendment. Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate at the beginning of the period to the net defined benefit liability or asset. Defined benefit costs are categorized as follows:

- service cost (including current service cost, past service cost, as well as gains and losses on curtailments and settlements);

- net interest expense or income; and

- re-measurement

The Company presents the first two components of defined benefit costs in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the line item ''Employee benefits expense''. Curtailment gains and losses are accounted for as past service costs.

The defined benefit obligation recognized in the Balance Sheet represents the actual deficit or surplus in the Company''s defined benefit plans. Any surplus resulting from this calculation is limited to the present value of any economic benefits available in the form reductions in future contributions to the plans.

A liability for a termination benefit is recognized at the earlier of when the entity can no longer withdraw the offer of termination benefit and when the entity recognizes any related restructuring costs.

(j) Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the profit / (loss) after tax by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the profit / (loss) after tax as adjusted for dividend, interest and other charges to expense or income (net of any attributable taxes) 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 that could have been issued upon conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.

(k) Leases:

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

Company as a less or:

Rental income from operating leases is recognized on straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct cost incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognized on straight line basis over the lease term.

Company as a lessee:

Rental expense from operating leases is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

(l) Government grant

Government grants are not recognized until there is reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions attached to them and that the grants will be received.

Government grants that are receivable as compensation for expenses or losses already incurred or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support to the Company with no future related costs are recognized in the profit or loss in the period in which they become receivable.

(m) Accounting and reporting of information for Operating Segments

Operating segments are those components of the business whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM”) in the Company to make decisions for performance assessment and resource allocation. As explained in note 32 below, "Sea Logistics” has been defined as the single reportable segment of the Company. The reporting of segment information is the same as provided to the CODM.

(n) Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value represents the estimated selling price for inventories less all estimated costs necessary to make sale.

Cost of inventories include cost of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Cost of inventories of fuel oil, lube oil and victual ling stock is determined on first-in-first-out basis. Store and spares is charged off to the Statement of Profit and Loss upon receipt on vessel.

(o) Financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized when 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 recognized immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(a) Non-derivative financial instruments:

i) Cash and cash equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid financial instruments, which are readily convertible into known amounts of cash that are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value and having original maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase, to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist of balances with banks which are unrestricted for withdrawal and usage.

ii) Financial assets carried at amortized cost

Financial assets are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method if these financial assets are held within a business model whose objective is to hold these assets in order to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

iii) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

Financial assets are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if these financial assets are held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and the contractual terms of the financial assets give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

iv) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets are measured at fair value through profit or loss unless it is measured at amortized cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income on initial recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognized immediately in

the Statement of Profit and Loss.

v) Investment in subsidiaries

The Company records the investments in subsidiaries at cost less impairment loss, if any.

vi) Equity instruments

An equity instrument is a contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Company are recognized at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.

vii) Financial liabilities at amortized cost

Financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. For trade and other payables maturing within one year from the Balance Sheet date, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.

(b) Impairment:

i) Financial assets:

The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. Ind AS 109 requires expected credit losses to be measured through a loss allowance. The Company recognizes lifetime expected losses for trade receivables that do not constitute a financing transaction. For all other financial assets, expected credit losses are measured at an amount equal to 12 month expected credit losses or at an amount equal to lifetime expected losses, if the credit risk on the financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition.

The Company assessed the expected credit losses associated with its assets carried at amortized cost and fair value through other comprehensive income based on the Company''s past history of recovery, credit worthiness of the counter party and existing market conditions.

ii) Non-financial assets:

Property, plant and equipment:

Property, plant and equipment with finite lives are evaluated for recoverability wherever there is any indication that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount (i.e. higher of the fair value less cost to sell and the value in use) is determined on an individual asset basis unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets. In such cases, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash generating unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or CGU) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or CGU) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(c) De-recognition of financial assets

The Company derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expires or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another party. On de-recognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the asset''s carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

A financial liability (or a part of a financial liability) is derecognized from the Company''s Balance Sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expires. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability derecognized and the consideration paid and payable is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(d) Derivative financial instruments

The Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange rate risk.

Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value at the date the derivative contracts are entered into and are subsequently re-measured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The resulting gain or loss is recognized in Statement of Profit and Loss immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event the timing of the recognition in profit or loss depends on the nature of the hedged item and hedging relationship.

(e) Offsetting of financial instruments:

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the Balance Sheet if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.

(f) Fair value of financial instruments:

In determining the fair value of its financial instruments, the Company uses a variety of methods and assumptions that .are based on market conditions and risks existing at each reporting date. The methods used to determine fair value include discounted cash flow analysis, available quoted market prices and dealer quotes. All methods of assessing fair value result in general approximation of value and such value may never actually be realized.

(g) Hedge accounting

The Company designates certain hedging instruments, which include derivatives in respect of foreign currency, as either cash flow hedge or fair value hedge. Hedges of foreign currency risk on firm commitments are accounted for as cash flow hedges.

At the inception of the hedge relationship, the entity documents the relationship between the hedging instrument .and the hedged item, along with its risk management objectives and its strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. Furthermore, at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, the Company documents whether the hedging instrument is highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item attributable to hedged risk.

(i) Fair value hedges

Changes in fair value of the designated portion of derivatives that qualify as fair value hedges are recognized in profit or loss immediately, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk. The change in the fair value of the designated portion of hedging instrument and the change in the hedged item .attributable to hedged risk are recognized in profit or loss in the line item relating to the hedged item.

Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or when it no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. The fair value .adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item arising from the hedged risk is amortized to profit or loss from that date.

(ii) Cash flow hedges

The effective portion of changes in fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading of cash flow hedging reserve. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in profit or loss.

Amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity relating to effective portion as described above are reclassified to profit or loss in the periods when the hedged item affects profit or loss, in the same line as the recognized hedged item. However, when the hedged forecast transaction results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or a non-financial liability, such gains or losses are transferred from equity (but not as a reclassification adjustment) and included in the initial measurement of the cost of the non-financial asset or non-financial liability.

Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or when it no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. Any gain or loss recognized in other comprehensive income .and accumulated in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognized when the forecast transaction is ultimately recognized in profit or loss. When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the gain or loss accumulated in equity is recognized immediately in profit or loss.

(p) First time adoption:

The Company has prepared the opening Balance Sheet as per Ind AS as of April 01, 2016 (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 the measurement of recognized assets and liabilities. However, this principle is subject to certain exception and certain optional exemptions as detailed below.

i. Deemed cost for property, plant and equipment:

The Company has elected to continue with the carrying value of all of its property, plant and equipment recognized as of April 01, 2016 (transition date) measured as per the Previous GAAP as its deemed cost as at the date of transition.

ii. De-recognition of financial assets and financial liabilities

The Company has applied the de-recognition requirements of financial assets and financial liabilities prospectively for transactions occurring on or after the transition date.

iii. Designation of previously recognized financial instruments

The Company has designated financial liabilities and financial assets at fair value through profit or loss on the basis of the facts and circumstances that existed at the date of transition to Ind AS.

iv. Impairment of financial assets

The Company has applied the impairment requirements of Ind AS 109 retrospectively; however, as permitted by Ind AS 101, it has used reasonable and supportable information that is available without undue cost or effort to determine the credit risk at the date that financial instruments were initially recognized in order to compare it with the credit risk at the transition date. Further, the Company has not undertaken an exhaustive search for information when determining, at the date of transition, whether there have been significant increases in credit risk since initial recognition, as permitted by Ind AS 101.

v. Classification of debt instruments

The Company has determined the classification of debt instruments (asset) in terms of whether they meet the amortised cost or the fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI) criteria based on the facts and circumstances that existed as of the transition date.

vi. Long term foreign currency monetary item:

The Company has continued with the policy adopted for accounting for exchange differences arising from translation of long-term foreign currency monetary items recognized in the financial statements prepared under Previous GAAP as at and for the year ended March 31, 2017.

vii. Investments in subsidiaries:

The Company has elected to continue with the carrying amount of its investments in subsidiaries recognized as of April 01, 2016 (transition date) measured as per the Previous GAAP as its deemed cost as at the date of transition.


Mar 31, 2017

(1) CORPORATE INFORMATION

Shreyas Shipping and Logistics Limited (SSLL) is India''s first container feeder owning and operating company. SSLL started its operations in 1993 primarily to fill the gap for feedering of containers between Indian ports and internationally renowned transshipment ports. SSLL''s shares are listed on both Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange. At present, it is a leading player in coastal shipping sector,

(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Preparation & Use of Estimates

The Financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention on accrual and going concern basis. The Financial Statement have been prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India, to comply with the Accounting Standards specified under section 133 of The Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the Company''s operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Schedule III of 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 - non-current classification of assets and liabilities. The preparation of financial statements requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) as of the date of financial statements and the reported income and expenses during the reporting period. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ from these estimates.

a. Fixed Assets - Tangible & Intangible

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation. Cost of acquisition is inclusive of freight, duties, levies and any directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to their working condition for intended use.

When assets are retired or otherwise disposed off, the cost of such assets and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts. Any profit or loss on retirement or other disposal is reflected in the statement of Profit and Loss.

b. Dry Dock/Special Survey expenses

Dry Dock/ Special Survey Expenses are normally incurred once in 2 to 3 years. With effect from April,15 this is capitalized as a separate component of ships as required by Note 4(a) & (b) of Schedule II of Companies Act, 2013.

Materials procured for dry dock and remaining unutilized, if any, are included in Capital work in Progress.

c. Depreciation

Tangible assets

Depreciation for the year has been provided on the basis of useful lives and residual value as prescribed in Schedule II; except in the case of certain assets stated below, where based on past experience and technical justification, the Company has adopted useful lives or residual values other than those prescribed in Schedule II.

Depreciation has been provided prospectively, where the cost of depreciable asset has undergone change due to following :

(a) Increase/decrease in Long term foreign currency liability on account of exchange fluctuations

(b) Additions and major improvements forming an integralpart of an asset.

Assets individually costing ?5000 or less are depreciated in full in the year of acquisition.

d. Revenue Recognition

i) All income and expenditure are accounted for, on accrual basis other than interest on overdue bills.

II) Operating Earnings represent the value of charter hire and freight earnings. Freight Income Is recognized based on percentage of completion considering voyage days as the basis.

III) Income and Expenses relating to unfinished leg of the voyage as at the date of Balance Sheet are carried forward and Included under Current Liabilities and Current Assets respectively. Expenses aggregated under unfinished leg of voyages Include fixed and semi-fixed ship operating costs.

Iv) Stores and Spares (other than lube oils and victualling) are charged off to Statement of Profit and Loss, on receipt.

v) The company accrues the Income on account of Service Export from India Scheme based on net foreign exchange earned during the year.

vi) Dividends are recognized In profit and loss only when the right to receive payment Is established, It Is probable that the economic benefits associated with the dividend will flow to the group, and the amount of the dividend can be measured reliably

vii) Interest on deposits of surplus funds Is recognized on time proportion basis.

e. Investments

Long term Investments are stated at cost. Diminution In the value of Investments, other than temporary In nature, Is provided for.

Current Investments are valued at cost or fair value whichever Is lower.

f. Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of Cost or Net Realizable Value. The cost Is determined under "First In First out" formula.

g. Foreign Exchange Transactions

I) Transactions In foreign currencies are recorded at standard exchange rates prevailing on the date of relevant transactions. The realized exchange gains or losses are recognized In the statement of Profit and Loss.

II) The exchange difference arising on reporting of long term foreign currency monetary Items (Including those arising on settlement), in so far as they relate to acquisition of depreciable capital assets are adjusted to the cost of capital asset wef 1st Apr 2007, in terms of Ministry of Corporate Affairs Notification dated 31st Mar 2009 as per option provided In Para 46/46A of AS-11 for loans taken up to 31 Mar 2017.

III) Other Monetary Assets and Liabilities denominated In foreign currency are translated at the year end exchange rates. The resultant gain or loss on such translation Is recognized In the statement of Profit and Loss

Iv) In respect of forward exchange contracts covering either Company''s earnings or payments (other than firm commitments and highly probable forecast transactions), the premium or discount arising at the Inception of the contract Is amortized as expense or Income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such a contract are recognized In the statement of profit and loss In the reporting period In which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such a forward exchange contract Is recognized as Income or as expense for the period. In case of a new built ship, In respect of forward exchange contract entered Into to hedge the foreign currency risk of a firm commitment or highly probable forecast transaction (not covered by Accounting Standard 11 revised 2003), the company capitalizes all the related costs Including premium or discount, exchange difference and profit/loss on cancellation of such contracts, If any.

h. Derivatives

Derivatives are accounted based on the ICAI Guidance note on Accounting for derivative contracts which Is effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 April, 2016

i. Employee Benefits

The Company has a defined Contribution plan for shore employees for provident fund and contributions made to the relevant authorities under this scheme are charged to the statement of Profit and Loss. Company has no other obligation except the monthly contributions.

Company has defined benefit plans for shore employees namely gratuity, leave encashment and compensated absence, the liability for which Is provided based on actuarial valuation determined under Projected Unit Credit method. Contributions under gratuity scheme are made to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) In accordance with the terms of the policy taken under their Group Gratuity Scheme.

Actuarial gains/ losses comprise experience adjustments and the effect of changes In actuarial assumptions are recognized Immediately In statement of Profit and Loss as Income / Expense.

Any other termination benefits are recognized as expenses Immediately on the basis of actual expenses.

In respect of Floating staff, Provident fund and Gratuity contributions are made to Seamen''s Provident Fund and Seafarers Welfare Fund Society respectively. No Gratuity Is payable In respect of officers on board who are on contract with the Company. Company has no further obligation except the monthly contributions.

j. Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition / construction of the underlying qualifying fixed assets are capitalized as a part of the respective asset up to the date of acquisition /completion of construction.

Term loan processing charges are accounted over the tenure of loan.

k. Leases

Assets acquired on lease where a significant portion of the risk and rewards of the ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Lease rentals are charged to revenue.

l. Taxation

The Company has opted for Tonnage Tax and current tax Is the aggregate of Tonnage Tax for shipping Income and Income tax on non-shipping Income, If any. In view of Company opting for Tonnage Tax, no provision Is made for deferred tax In respect of shipping Income.

m. Asset Impairment

The company reviews the carrying values of tangible and Intangible assets for any possible Impairment at each Balance Sheet date. Impairment loss, If any, Is recognized In the year In which Impairment takes place.

n. Provisions and Contingent liabilities

Provisions are recognized when there Is a present obligation as a result of past events where It Is probable that there will be outflow of resource required to settle the obligation and when a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. When any such present obligation can not be measured or where a realistic estimate of the obligation can not be made, contingent liabilities are recognized.

Contingent liabilities are also recognized when there is a possible obligation arising from past events due to occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events not wholly within the control of the company.


Mar 31, 2016

1 Corporate Information

Shreyas Shipping and Logistics Limited (SSLL) is India''s first container feeder owning and operating company. SSLL started its operations in 1993 primarily to fill the gap for feed ring of containers between Indian ports and internationally renowned Asian transshipment ports. SSLL''s shares are listed on both Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange. At present, it is a leading player in coastal shipping sector.

2 Summary of significant accounting policies Basis of Preparation & Use of Estimates

The Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention on accrual and going concern basis. The Financial Statement have been prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India, to comply with the Accounting Standards specified under section 133 of The Companies Act, 2013 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

The preparation of financial statements requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) as of the date of financial statements and the reported income and expenses during the reporting period. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ from these estimates.

a. Fixed Assets - Tangible & Intangible

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation. Cost of acquisition is inclusive of freight, duties, levies and any directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to their working condition for intended use.

Expenses specifically attributable to construction of new built ship including forex loss/gain on forward covers taken for the purpose of payment of installments to the ship-builder are capitalized.

When assets are retired or otherwise disposed off, the cost of such assets and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts. Any profit or loss on retirement or other disposal is reflected in the statement of Profit and Loss.

b. Dry Dock/Special Survey expenses

Dry Dock/ Special Survey Expenses are normally incurred twice in a period of 5 years. With effect from April,15 this is capitalized as a separate component of ships as required by Note 4(a) & (b) of Schedule II of Companies Act, 2013.

Material procured for dry dock and remaining unutilized, if any, are included in Capital work in Progress.

c. Depreciation Tangible assets

Depreciation for the year has been provided on the basis of useful lives and residual value as prescribed in Schedule II; except in the case of certain assets stated below, where based on past experience and technical justification, the Company has adopted useful lives or residual values other than those prescribed in Schedule

II.

Assets Useful Life Residual Value

Fleet As prescribed in Based on steel

Schedule II scrap rates Dry Dock/Special 2.5 Years Nil

Survey Expense/

(Component of Fleet)

Computers 6 years Nil

Mobile 3 years As prescribed in

Handsets Schedule II

Depreciation has been provided prospectively, where the cost of depreciable asset has undergone change due to following :

(a) Increase/decrease in Long term foreign currency liability on account of exchange fluctuations

(b) Additions and major improvements forming an integral part of an asset.

Assets individually costing Rs 5000 or less are depreciated in full in the year of acquisition.

d. Revenue Recognition

i) All Income and expenditure are accounted for, on accrual basis other than interest on overdue bills.

ii) Operating Earnings represent the value of charter hire and freight earnings. Freight income is recognized based on percentage of completion considering voyage days as the basis.

iii) Income and Expenses relating to unfinished leg of the voyage as at the date of Balance Sheet are carried forward and included under Current Liabilities and Current Assets respectively. Expenses aggregated under unfinished leg of voyages include fixed and semi-fixed ship operating costs.

iv) Stores and Spares (other than lube oils and victual ling) are charged off to Statement of Profit and Loss, on receipt.

v) The revenue in respect of the duty free import licenses, under Served From India Scheme, is recognized as income in the books of account when and to the extent there is no significant uncertainty as to their ultimate realization.

vi) Interest on deposits of surplus funds is recognized on time proportion basis.

e. Investments

Long term Investments are stated at cost. Diminution in the value of investments, other than temporary in nature, is provided for.

Current investments are valued at cost or fair value whichever is lower.

f. Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of Cost or Net Realizable Value. The cost is determined under "First in First out" formula.

g. Foreign Exchange Transactions

i) Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at standard exchange rates prevailing on the date of relevant transactions. The realized exchange gains or losses are recognized in the statement of Profit and Loss.

ii) The exchange differences arising on reporting of long term foreign currency monetary items (including those arising on settlement), in so far as they relate to acquisition of depreciable capital assets are adjusted to the cost of the capital asset, with effect from 1st April 2007, in terms of Ministry of Corporate affairs Notification dated 31st March,2009 relating to Accounting Standard 11 ''The Effect of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates''. Applicability of the above notification has been extended up to March 2020.

iii) Other Monetary Assets and Liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated at the yearend exchange rates. The resultant gain or loss on such translation is recognized in the statement of Profit and Loss

iv) In respect of forward exchange contracts covering either Company''s earnings or payments (other than firm commitments and highly probable forecast transactions), the premium or discount arising at the inception of the contract is amortized as expense or income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such a contract are recognized in the statement of profit and loss in the reporting period in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such a forward exchange contract is recognized as income or as expense for the period. In case of a new built ship, in respect of forward exchange contract entered into to hedge the foreign currency risk of a firm commitment or highly probable forecast transaction (not covered by Accounting Standard 11 revised 2003), the company capitalizes all the related costs including premium or discount, exchange difference and profit/loss on cancellation of such contracts, if any.

h. Derivatives

Derivatives are accounted as follows based on a limited early adoption of AS-30 to the extent not in conflict with legal provisions and other Accounting Standards:

a) Fair value hedges are marked to market and the notional Loss or Gain is accounted in the statement of Profit and Loss.

b) Cash flow hedges are marked to market and the notional loss or gain is taken to Hedging reserve account.

c) Other derivatives are marked to market and the notional losses or gains are booked in the statement of Profit and Loss.

d) Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or no longer qualifies for hedge accounting.

i. Employee Benefits

The Company has a defined Contribution plan for shore employees for provident fund and contributions made to the relevant authorities under this scheme are charged to the statement of Profit and Loss. Company has no other obligation except the monthly contributions.

Company has defined benefit plans for shore employees namely gratuity, leave encashment and compensated absence, the liability for which is provided based on actuarial valuation determined under Projected Unit Credit method. Contributions under gratuity scheme are made to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in accordance with the terms of the policy taken under their Group Gratuity Scheme.

Actuarial gains / losses comprise experience adjustments and the effect of changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized immediately in statement of Profit and Loss as Income / Expense.

Any other termination benefits are recognized as expenses immediately on the basis of actual expenses.

In respect of Floating staff, Provident fund and Gratuity contributions are made to Seamen''s Provident Fund and Seafarers Welfare Fund Society respectively. No Gratuity is payable in respect of officers on board who are on contract with the Company. Company has no further obligation except the monthly contributions.

j. Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition / construction of the underlying qualifying fixed assets are capitalized as a part of the respective asset up to the date of acquisition /completion of construction.

Term loan processing charges are accounted over the tenure of loan.

k. Leases

Assets acquired on lease where a significant portion of the risk and rewards of the ownership are retained by the less or are classified as operating leases. Lease rentals are charged to revenue.

l. Taxation

The Company has opted for Tonnage Tax and current tax is the aggregate of Tonnage Tax for shipping income and income tax on non-shipping income, if any. In view of Company opting for Tonnage Tax, no provision is made for deferred tax.

m. Asset Impairment

The company reviews the carrying values of tangible and intangible assets for any possible

impairment at each Balance Sheet date. Impairment loss, if any, is recognized in the year in which impairment takes place.

n. Provisions and Contingent liabilities

Provisions are recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past events where it is probable that there will be outflow of resource required to settle the obligation and when a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. When any such present obligation cannot be measured or where a realistic estimate of the obligation cannot be made, contingent liabilities are recognized.

Contingent liabilities are also recognized when there is a possible obligation arising from past events due to occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events not wholly within the control of the company.


Mar 31, 2015

Basis of Preparation & Use of Estimates

The Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention on accrual and going concern basis. The Financial Statement have been prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India, to comply with the Accounting Standards specified under section 133 of The Companies Act, 2013, read with rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

The preparation of financial statements requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) as of the date of financial statements and the reported income and expenses during the reporting period. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ from these estimates.

a. Fixed Assets - Tangible & Intangible

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation. Cost of acquisition is inclusive of freight, duties, levies and any directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to their working condition for intended use.

Expenses specifically attributable to construction of new built ship including forex loss/gain on forward covers taken for the purpose of payment of installments to the ship-builder are capitalised.

When assets are retired or otherwise disposed off, the cost of such assets and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts. Any profit or loss on retirement or other disposal is reflected in the statement of Profit and Loss.

b. Dry Dock/Special Survey expenses

Dry Dock/ Special Survey Expenses are normally incurred twice in a period of 5 years. Major improvements are capitalised as a cost of Ship and other expenses are charged to Statement of Profit & Loss in the year of incurrence. (Refer Note 27)

c. Depreciation Tangible assets

Consequent to Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013 becoming applicable with effect from April 01, 2014, depreciation for the year ended March 31, 2015 has been provided on the basis of useful lives and residual value as prescribed in Schedule II; except in case of certain assets stated below, where based on past experience and technical justification, the Company has adopted useful lives or residual values other than those prescribed in Schedule II.

Assets Useful Life Residual Value

Fleet As prescribed Based on steel in Schedule II scrap rates

Computers 6 years Nil

Mobile 3 years As prescribed in Handsets Schedule II

Depreciation on leasehold improvements is provided on the basis that the leases would be renewed consistent with past practice.

Depreciation has been provided prospectively, where the cost of depreciable asset has undergone change due to following :

(a) Increase/decrease in Long term foreign currency liability on account of exchange fluctuations

(b) Additions and major improvements forming an integral part of an asset (Refer Note 44)

d. Revenue Recognition

i) All Income and expenditure are accounted for, on accrual basis other than interest on overdue bills.

ii) Operating Earnings represent the value of charter hire and freight earnings. Freight income is recognized once the ship calls on the port of delivery.

iii) Income and Expenses relating to unfinished leg of the voyage as at the date of Balance Sheet are carried forward and included under Current Liabilities and Current Assets respectively. Expenses aggregated under unfinished leg of voyages include fixed and semi-fixed ship operating costs.

iv) Stores and Spares (other than lube oils and victualling) are charged off to Statement of Profit and Loss, on receipt.

v) The revenue in respect of the duty free import licenses, under Served From India Scheme, is recognized as income in the books of account when and to the extent there is no significant uncertainty as to their ultimate realization.

vi) Interest on deposits of surplus funds is recognised on time proportion basis.

e. Investments

Long term Investments are stated at cost. Diminution in the value of investments, other than temporary in nature, is provided for.

Current investments are valued at cost or fair value whichever is lower.

f. Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of Cost or Net Realisable Value. The cost is determined under "First in First out" formula.

Material procured for dry dock and remaining unutilised are included in inventory and valued as above.

g. ForeignExchangeTransactions

i) Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at standard exchange rates prevailing on the date of relevant transactions. The realized exchange gains or losses are recognized in the statement of Profit and Loss.

ii) The exchange differences on repayment / restatement of foreign currency liabilities contracted for acquisition of fixed assets from a country outside India were added to / deleted from the cost of the relevant fixed assets in terms of the then Schedule VI to the Companies Act 1956 upto 31st March,2007.

iii) The exchange differences arising on reporting of long term foreign currency monetary items (including those arising on settlement), in so far as they relate to acquisition of depreciable capital assets are adjusted to the cost of the capital asset, with effect from 1st April 2007, in terms of Ministry of Corporate affairs Notification dated 31st March,2009 relating to Accounting Standard

11 ''The Effect of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates''. Applicability of the above notification has since been extended upto March 2020.

iv) Other Monetary Assets and Liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated at the year end exchange rates. The resultant gain or loss on such translation is recognised in the statement of Profit and Loss

v) In respect of forward exchange contracts covering either Company''s earnings or payments (other than firm commitments and highly probable forecast transactions), the premium or discount arising at the inception of the contract is amortised as expense or income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such a contract are recognised in the statement of profit and loss in the reporting period in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such a forward exchange contract is recognised as income or as expense for the period. In case of a new built ship, in respect of forward exchange contract entered into to hedge the foreign currency risk of a firm commitment or highly probable forecast transaction (not covered by Accounting Standard 11 revised 2003), the company capitalises all the related costs including premium or discount, exchange difference and profit/loss on cancellation of such contracts, if any.

h. Derivatives

Derivatives are accounted as follows based on a limited early adoption of AS-30 to the extent not in conflict with legal provisions and otherAccounting Standards:

a) Fair value hedges are marked to market and the notional Loss or Gain is accounted in the statement of Profit and Loss.

b) Cash flow hedges are marked to market and the notional loss or gain is taken to Hedging reserve account.

c) Other derivatives are marked to market and the notional losses or gains are booked in the statement of Profit and Loss.

d) Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or no longer qualifies for hedge accounting.

i. Employee Benefits

The Company has a defined Contribution plan for shore employees for provident fund and contributions made to the relevant authorities under this scheme are charged to the statement of Profit and Loss. Company has no other obligation except the monthly contributions.

Company has defined benefit plans for shore employees namely gratuity, leave encashment and compensated absence, the liability for which is provided based on actuarial valuation determined under Projected Unit Credit method. Contributions under gratuity scheme are made to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in accordance with the terms of the policy taken under their Group Gratuity Scheme.

Actuarial gains / losses comprise experience adjustments and the effect of changes in actuarial assumptions and are recognised immediately in statement of Profit and Loss as Income / Expense.

Any other termination benefits are recognised as expenses immediately on the basis of actual expenses. In respect of Floating staff, Provident fund and Gratuity contributions are made to Seamen''s Provident Fund and Seafarers Welfare Fund Society respectively. No Gratuity is payable in respect of officers on board who are on contract with the Company. Company has no further obligation except the monthly contributions.

j. Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition / construction of the underlying qualifying fixed assets are capitalised as a part of the respective asset up to the date of acquisition /completion of construction.

Term loan processing charges are accounted over the tenure of loan.

k. Leases

Assets acquired on lease where a significant portion of the risk and rewards of the ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Lease rentals are charged to revenue.

l. Taxation

The Company has opted for Tonnage Tax and current tax is the aggregate of Tonnage Tax for shipping income and income tax on non-shipping income, if any. In view of Company opting for Tonnage Tax, no provision is made for deferred tax.

m. Asset Impairment

The company reviews the carrying values of tangible and intangible assets for any possible impairment at each Balance Sheet date. Impairment loss, if any, is recognised in the year in which impairment takes place.

n. Provisions and Contingent liabilities

Provisions are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past events where it is probable that there will be outflow of resource to settle the obligation and when a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. When any such present obligation can not be measured or where a realistic estimate of the obligation can not be made, contingent liabilities are recognised. Contingent liabilities are also recognised when there is a possible obligation arising from past events due to occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events not wholly within the control of the company.


Mar 31, 2014

Basis of Preparation & Use of Estimates

The Financial Statements are prepared under the historical cost convention on accrual and going concern basis and materially comply with Accounting Standards (AS) as mandated by Rule 3 of the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006.

The preparation of financial statements requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) as of the date of financial statements and the reported income and expenses during the reporting period. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ from these estimates.

a. Fixed Assets - Tangible & Intangible

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation. Cost of acquisition is inclusive of freight, duties, levies and any directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to their working condition for intended use.

Expenses specifically attributable to construction of new built ship including forex loss/gain on forward covers taken for the purpose of payment of instalments to the ship-builder are capitalised.

When assets are retired or otherwise disposed off, the cost of such assets and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts. Any profit or loss on retirement or other disposal is reflected in the statement of Profit and Loss.

b. Dry Dock/Special Survey expenses

Dry Dock/ Special Survey Expenses are normally incurred twice in a period of 5 years. Major improvements are capitalised as a cost of Ship and other expenses are charged to Statement of Profit & Loss over the period of Dry Dock Cycle i.e. 2.5 Years.

c. Depreciation

Tangible assets

In respect of fleet, the amount determined by charging the cost reduced by residual value as technically assessed equally over the expected useful life of the fleet or depreciation at the rate prescribed (5%) under the Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 which ever is higher, is provided as depreciation.

Depreciation on Tangible Assets has been provided on straight line method on pro-rata basis at the rates and in the manner prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

Depreciation on leasehold improvements is provided on the basis that the leases would be renewed consistent with past practice.

Depreciation has been provided prospectively, where the cost of depreciable asset has undergone change due to following :

(a) Increase/decrease in Long term foreign currency liability on account of exchange fluctuations.

(b) Additions and major improvements forming an integral part of an asset."

Assets individually costing Rs.5,000 or less are depreciated in full in the year of acquisition.

Intangibles assets

In respect of software, Depreciation is provided at 33.33% on straight line method, which is higher than the rate prescribed in schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

d. Revenue Recognition

i) All Income and expenditure are accounted for, on accrual basis other than interest on overdue bills.

ii) Operating Earnings represent the value of charter hire and freight earnings. Freight income is recognized once the ship calls on the port of delivery.

iii) Income and Expenses relating to unfinished leg of the voyage as at the date of Balance Sheet are carried forward and included under Current Liabilities and Current Assets respectively. Expenses aggregated under unfinished leg of voyages include fixed and semi-fixed ship operating costs.

iv) Stores and Spares (other than lube oils and victualling) are charged off to Statement of Profit and Loss, on receipt.

v) The revenue in respect of the duty free import licenses, under Served From India Scheme, is recognized as income in the books of account when and to the extent there is no significant uncertainty as to their ultimate realization.

vi) Interest on deposits of surplus funds is recognised on time proportion basis.

e. Investments

Long term Investments are stated at cost. Diminution in the value of investments, other than temporary in nature, is provided for.

Current investments are valued at cost or fair value whichever is lower.

f. Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of Cost or Net Realisable Value. The cost is determined under "First in First out" formula.

Material procured for dry dock and remaining unutilised are included in inventory and valued as above.

g. Foreign Exchange Transactions

i) Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at standard exchange rates prevailing on the date of relevant transactions. The realized exchange gains or losses are recognized in the statement of Profit and Loss.

ii) The exchange differences on repayment / translation of foreign currency liabilities contracted for acquisition of fixed assets from a country outside India were added to / deleted from the cost of the relevant fixed assets in terms of the then Schedule VI to the Companies Act 1956 upto 31st March, 2007.

iii) The exchange differences arising on reporting of long term foreign currency monetary items (including those arising on settlement), in so far as they relate to acquisition of depreciable capital assets are adjusted to the cost of the capital asset, with effect from 1st April, 2007, in terms of Ministry of Corporate affairs Notification dated 31st March, 2009 relating to Accounting Standard 11 ''The Effect of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates''. Applicability of the above notification has since been extended upto March 2020.

iv) Other Monetary Assets and Liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated at the year end exchange rates. The resultant gain or loss on such

translation is recognised in the statement of Profit and Loss.

v) In respect of forward exchange contracts covering either Company''s earnings or payments (other than firm commitments and highly probable forecast transactions), the premium or discount arising at the inception of the contract is amortised as expense or income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such a contract are recognised in the statement of profit and loss in the reporting period in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such a forward exchange contract is recognised as income or as expense for the period. In case of a new built ship, in respect of forward exchange contract entered into to hedge the foreign currency risk of a firm commitment or highly probable forecast transaction (not covered by Accounting Standard 11 revised 2003), the company capitalises all the related costs including premium or discount, exchange difference and profit/loss on cancellation of such contracts, if any.

h. Derivatives

"Derivatives are accounted as follows based on a limited early adoption of AS-30 to the extent not in conflict with legal provisions and other Accounting Standards:

a) Fair value hedges are marked to market and the notional Loss or Gain is accounted in the statement of Profit and Loss.

b) Cash flow hedges are marked to market and the notional loss or gain is taken to Hedging reserve account.

c) Other derivatives are marked to market and the notional losses or gains are booked in the statement of Profit and Loss.

d) Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or no longer qualifies for hedge accounting.

i. Employee Benefits

The Company has a defined Contribution plan for shore employees for provident fund and contributions made to the relevant authorities under this scheme are charged to the statement of Profit and Loss. Company has no other obligation except the monthly contributions.

Company has defined benefit plans for shore employees namely gratuity and leave encashment and compensated absence, the liability for which is provided based on actuarial valuation determined under Projected Unit Credit method. Contributions under gratuity scheme are made to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in accordance with the terms of the policy taken under their Group Gratuity Scheme.

Actuarial gains / losses comprise experience adjustments and the effect of changes in actuarial assumptions and are recognised immediately in statement of Profit and Loss as Income / Expense.

Any other termination benefits are recognised as expenses immediately on the basis of actual expenses

In respect of Floating staff, Provident fund and Gratuity contributions are made to Seamens Provident Fund and Seafarers Welfare Fund Society respectively. No Gratuity is payable in respect of officers on board who are on contract with the Company. Company has no further obligation except the monthly contributions.

j. Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition / construction of the underlying qualifying fixed assets are capitalised as a part of the respective asset up to the date of acquisition /completion of construction.

Term loan processing charges are accounted over the tenure of loan.

k. Leases

Assets acquired on lease where a significant portion of the risk and rewards of the ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Lease rentals are charged to revenue.

l. Taxation

The Company has opted for Tonnage Tax and current tax is the aggregate of Tonnage Tax for shipping income and income tax on non-shipping income, if any. In view of Company opting for Tonnage Tax, no provision is made for deferred tax.

m. Asset Impairment

The company reviews the carrying values of tangible and intangible assets for any possible impairment at each Balance Sheet date. Impairment loss, if any, is recognised in the year in which impairment takes place.

n. Provisions and Contingent liabilities

Provisions are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past events where it is probable that there will be outflow of resource to settle the obligation and when a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. When any such present obligation can not be measured or where a realistic estimate of the obligation can not be made, contingent liabilities are recognised.

Contingent liabilities are also recognised when there is a possible obligation arising from past events due to occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events not wholly within the control of the company.


Mar 31, 2013

Basis of Preparation & Use of Estimates

The Financial Statements are prepared under the historical cost convention on accrual and going concern basis and materially comply with Accounting Standards (AS) as mandated by Rule 3 of the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006.

The preparation of financial statements requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) as of the date of financial statements and the reported income and expenses during the reporting period. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ from these estimates.

a. Fixed Assets - Tangible & Intangible

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation. Cost of acquisition is inclusive of freight, duties, levies and any directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to their working condition for intended use.

Expenses specifically attributable to construction of new built ship including forex loss/gain on forward covers taken for the purpose of payment of installments to the ship-builder are capitalised.

When assets are retired or otherwise disposed off, the cost of such assets and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts. Any profit or loss on retirement or other disposal is reflected in the statement of Profit and Loss.

b. Dry Dock/Special Survey expenses

Dry Dock/ Special Survey Expenses are normally incurred twice in a period of 5 years. Major improvements are capitalised as a cost of Ship and other expenses are charged over the period of Dry Dock Cycle i.e. 2.5 Years.

c. Depreciation

Tangible assets

In respect of fleet, the amount determined by charging the cost reduced by residual value as technically

assessed equally over the expected useful life of the fleet or depreciation at the rate prescribed ( 5% ) under the Schedule XIV to the Companies Act ,1956 which ever is higher, is provided as depreciation.

Depreciation on Tangible Assets has been provided on straight line method on pro-rata basis at the rates and in the manner prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

Depreciation on leasehold improvements is provided on the basis that the leases would be renewed consistent with past practice.

Depreciation has been provided prospectively, where the cost of depreciable asset has undergone change due to following :

(a) Increase/decrease in Long term foreign currency liability on account of exchange fluctuations.

(b) Additions and major improvements forming an integral part of an asset.

Assets individually costing Rs. 5000 or less are depreciated in full in the year of acquisition.

Intangibles assets

In respect of software, Depreciation is provided at 33.33% on straight line method, which is higher than the rate prescribed in schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

d. Revenue Recognition

i) All Income and expenditure are accounted for, on accrual basis other than interest on overdue bills.

ii) Operating Earnings represent the value of charter hire and freight earnings. Freight income is recognized once the ship calls on the port of delivery.

iii) Income and Expenses relating to unfinished leg of the voyage as at the date of Balance Sheet are carried forward and included under Current Liabilities and Current Assets respectively. Expenses aggregated under unfinished leg of voyages include fixed and semi-fixed ship operating costs.

iv) Stores and Spares (other than lube oils and victualling) are charged off to statement of Profit and Loss, on receipt.

v) The revenue in respect of the duty free import licenses, under Served From India Scheme, is recognized as income in the books of account when and to the extent there is no significant uncertainty as to their ultimate realization.

vi) Interest on deposits of surplus funds is recognised on time proportion basis.

e. Investments

Long term Investments are stated at cost. Diminution in the value of investments, other than temporary in nature, is provided for. Current investments are valued at cost or market value whichever is lower.

f. Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of Cost or Net Realisable Value. The cost is determined under "First in First out" formula.

Material procured for dry dock and remaining unutilised are included in inventory and valued as above.

g. Foreign Exchange Transactions

i) Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at standard exchange rates prevailing in the respective fortnight of the relevant transactions. The realized exchange gains or losses are recognized in the statement of Profit and Loss.

ii) The exchange differences on repayment / translation of foreign currency liabilities contracted for acquisition of fixed assets from a country outside India were added to / deleted from the cost of the relevant fixed assets in terms of the then Schedule VI to the Companies Act,1956 upto 31st March, 2007.

iii) The exchange differences arising on reporting of long term foreign currency monetary items (including those arising on settlement), in so far as they relate to acquisition of depreciable capital assets are adjusted to the cost of the capital asset, with effect from 1st April 2007, in terms of Ministry of Corporate affairs Notification dated 31st March,2009. Applicability of the above notification has since been extended upto March 2020.

iv) Other Monetary Assets and Liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated at the year end exchange rates. The resultant gain or loss on such translation is recognised in the statement of Profit and Loss.

v) In respect of forward exchange contracts covering either Company''s earnings or payments (other than firm commitments and highly probable forecast transactions), the premium or discount arising at the inception of the contract is amortised as expense or income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such a contract are recognised in the statement of profit and loss in the reporting period in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such a forward exchange contract is recognised as income or as expense for the period. In case of a new built ship, in respect of forward exchange contract entered into to hedge the foreign currency risk of a firm commitment or highly probable forecast transaction (not covered by Accounting Standard 11 revised 2003), the company capitalises all the related costs including premium or discount, exchange difference and profit/loss on cancellation of such contracts, if any.

h. Derivatives

Derivatives are accounted as follows based on a limited early adoption of AS-30 to the extent not in conflict with legal provisions and other Accounting Standards:

a) Fair value hedges are marked to market and the notional Loss or Gain is accounted in the statement of Profit and Loss.

b) Cash flow hedges are marked to market and the notional loss or gain is taken to Hedging reserve account.

c) Other derivatives are marked to market and the notional losses or gains are booked in the statement of Profit and Loss.

d) Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or no longer qualifies for hedge accounting.

i. Employee Benefits

The Company has a defined Contribution plan for shore employees for provident fund and contributions made to the relevant authorities under this scheme are charged to the statement of Profit and Loss. Company has no other obligation except the monthly contributions.

Company has defined benefit plans for shore employees namely gratuity and leave encashment and compensated absence, the liability for which is provided based on actuarial valuation determined under Projected Unit Credit method. Contributions under gratuity scheme are made to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in accordance with the terms of the policy taken under their Group Gratuity Scheme. Actuarial gains / losses comprise experience adjustments and the effect of changes in actuarial assumptions and are recognised immediately in statement of Profit and Loss as Income / Expense.

Any other termination benefits are recognised as expenses immediately on the basis of actual expenses.

In respect of Floating staff, Provident fund and Gratuity contributions are made to Seamens Provident Fund and Seafarers Welfare Fund Society respectively. No Gratuity is payable in respect of officers on board who are on contract with the Company. Company has no further obligation except the monthly contributions.

j. Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition / construction of the underlying qualifying fixed assets are capitalised as a part of the respective asset up to the date of acquisition /completion of construction.

Term loan processing charges are accounted over the tenure of loan.

k. Leases

Assets acquired on lease where a significant portion of the risk and rewards of the ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Lease rentals are charged to revenue.

l. Taxation

The Company has opted for Tonnage Tax and current tax is the aggregate of Tonnage Tax for shipping income and income tax on non-shipping income. In view of Company opting for Tonnage Tax, no provision is made for deferred tax,

m. Asset Impairment

The company reviews the carrying values of tangible and intangible assets for any possible impairment at each Balance Sheet date. Impairment loss, if any, is recognised in the year in which impairment takes place.

n. Provisions and Contingent liabilities

Provisions are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past events where it is probable that there will be outflow of resource to settle the obligation and when a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. When any such present obligation can not be measured or where a realistic estimate of the obligation can not be made, contingent liabilities are recognised.

Contingent liabilities are also recognised when there is a possible obligation arising from past events due to occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events not wholly within the control of the company.

O. Duty free import licenses under Served from India Scheme.

The revenue in respect of the duty free import licenses is recognized as income in the books of accounts on receipt of necessary duty credit instruments.


Mar 31, 2012

Basis of Preparation & Use of Estimates

The Financial Statements are prepared under the historical cost convention on accrual and going concern basis and materially comply with Accounting Standards (AS) as mandated by Rule 3 of the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006.

The preparation of financial statements requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) as of the date of financial statements and the reported income and expenses during the reporting period. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ from these estimates.

a. Fixed Assets - Tangible & Intangible

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation. Cost of acquisition is inclusive of freight, duties, levies and any directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to their working condition for intended use.

Expenses specifically attributable to construction of new built ship including forex loss/gain on forward covers taken for the purpose of payment of installments to the ship-builder are capitalised.

When assets are retired or otherwise disposed off, the cost of such assets and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts. Any profit or loss on retirement or other disposal is reflected in the profit and loss account.

b. Dry Dock/Special Survey expenses

Major Improvements/ Upgradation included in dry dock expenditure are capitalized as part of cost of ship. Other dry dock/Special Survey expenses are charged to Profit and Loss account as and when incurred.

c. Depreciation Tangible assets

In respect of fleet, the amount determined by charging the cost reduced by residual value as technically assessed equally over the expected useful life of the fleet or depreciation at the rate prescribed (5%) under the Schedule XIV to the Companies Act ,1956 which ever is higher, is provided as depreciation.

Depreciation on Tangible Assets has been provided on straight line method on pro-rata basis at the rates and in the manner prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

Depreciation on leasehold improvements is provided on the basis that the leases would be renewed consistent with past practice.

Depreciation has been provided prospectively, where the cost of depreciable asset has undergone change due to following :

(a) Increase/decrease in Long term foreign currency liability on account of exchange fluctuations.

(b) Additions and major improvements forming an integral part of an asset."

Assets individually costing Rs 5000 or less are depreciated in full in the year of acquisition.

Intangible assets

In respect of software, Depreciation is provided at 33.33% on straight line method, which is higher than the rate prescribed in schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

d. Revenue Recognition

i) All Income and expenditure are accounted for, on accrual basis other than interest on overdue bills.

ii) Operating Earnings represent the value of charter hire and freight earnings. Freight income is recognized once the ship calls on the port of delivery.

iii) Income and Expenses relating to unfinished leg of the voyage as at the date of Balance Sheet are carried forward and included under Current Liabilities and Current Assets respectively. Expenses aggregated under unfinished leg of voyages include fixed and semi-fixed ship operating costs.

iv) Stores and Spares (other than lube oils and victualling) are charged off to Profit and Loss Account, on receipt.

v) The revenue in respect of the duty free import licenses, under Served From India Scheme, is recognized as income in the books of account when and to the extent there is no significant uncertainty as to their ultimate realization.

vi) Interest on deposits of surplus funds in recognised on time proportion basis.

e. Investments

Long term Investments are stated at cost. Diminution in the value of investments, other than temporary in nature, is provided for. Current investments are valued at cost or market value whichever is lower.

f. Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of Cost or Net Realisable Value. The cost is determined under "First in First out" formula.

g. Foreign Exchange Transactions

i) Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at standard exchange rates prevailing in the respective fortnight of the relevant transactions. The realized exchange gains or losses are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

ii) The exchange differences on repayment / translation of foreign currency liabilities contracted for acquisition of fixed assets from a country outside India were added to / deleted from the cost of the relevant fixed assets in terms of Schedule VI to the Companies Act 1956 upto 31st March, 2007.

iii) The exchange differences arising on reporting of long term foreign currency monetary items (including those arising on settlement), in so far as they relate to acquisition of depreciable capital assets are adjusted to the cost of the capital asset, with effect from 1st April, 2007, in terms of Ministry of Corporate affairs Notification dated 31st March, 2009 relating to Accounting Standard 11.

iv) Other Monetary Assets and Liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated at the year end exchange rates. The resultant gain or loss on such translation is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

v) In respect of forward exchange contracts covering either Company's earnings or payments (other than firm commitments and highly probable forecast transactions), the premium or discount arising at the inception of the contract is amortised as expense or income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such a contract are recognised in the statement of profit and loss in the reporting period in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such a forward exchange contract is recognised as income or as expense for the period. In case of a new built ship, in respect of forward exchange contract entered into to hedge the foreign currency risk of a firm commitment or highly probable forecast transaction (not covered by Accounting Standard 11 revised 2003), the company capitalises all the related costs including premium or discount, exchange differences and profit/loss on cancellation of such contracts, if any.

h. Derivatives

Derivatives are accounted as follows based on a limited early adoption of AS-30 to the extent not in conflict with legal provisions and other Accounting Standards:

a) Fair value hedges are marked to market and the notional Loss or Gain is accounted in the Profit and Loss account.

b) Cash flow hedges are marked to market and the notional loss or gain is taken to Hedging reserve account.

c) Other derivatives are marked to market and the notional losses or gains are booked in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

i. Employee Benefits

The Company has a defined Contribution plan for shore employees for provident fund and contributions made to the relevant authorities under this scheme are charged to the Profit and Loss account. Company has no other obligation except the monthly contributions.

Company has defined benefit plans for shore employees namely gratuity and leave encashment and compensated absence, the liability for which is provided based on actuarial valuation determined under Projected Unit Credit method. Contributions under gratuity scheme are made to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in accordance with the terms of the policy taken under their Group Gratuity Scheme.

Actuarial gains / losses comprise experience adjustments and the effect of changes in actuarial assumptions and are recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss as Income / Expense.

Any other termination benefits are recognised as expenses immediately on the basis of actual expenses.

In respect of Floating staff, Provident fund and Gratuity contributions are made to Seamens Provident Fund and Seafarers Welfare Fund Society respectively. No Gratuity is payable in respect of officers on board who are on contract with the Company. Company has no further obligation except the monthly contributions.

j. Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition / construction of the underlying qualifying fixed assets are capitalised as a part of the respective asset up to the date of acquisition /completion of construction.

k. Leases

Assets acquired on lease where a significant portion of the risk and rewards of the ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Lease rentals are charged to revenue.

l. Taxation

The Company has opted for Tonnage Tax and current tax is the aggregate of Tonnage Tax for shipping income and income tax on non-shipping income. In view of Company opting for Tonnage Tax, no provision is made for deferred tax,

m. Asset Impairment

The company reviews the carrying values of tangible and intangible assets for any possible impairment at each Balance Sheet date. Impairment loss, if any, is recognised in the year in which impairment takes place.

n. Provisions and Contingent liabilities

Provisions are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past events where it is probable that there will be outflow of resource to settle the obligation and when a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. When any such present obligation can not be measured or where a realistic estimate of the obligation can not be made, contingent liabilities are recognised.

Contingent liabilities are also recognised when there is a possible obligation arising from past events due to occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events not wholly within the control of the company.


Mar 31, 2011

(i) Accounting basis and convention

The Financial Statements are prepared under the historical cost convention on accrual and going concern basis and materially comply with Accounting Standards (AS) as mandated by Rule 3 of the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006.

The preparation of financial statements requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) as of the date of financial statements and the reported income and expenses during the reporting period. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ from these estimates.

(ii) Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation. Cost of acquisition is inclusive of freight, duties, levies and any directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to their working condition for intended use.

When assets are retired or otherwise disposed off, the cost of such assets and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts. Any profit or loss on retirement or other disposal is reflected in the profit and loss account.

(iii) Depreciation

In respect of fleet, the amount determined by charging the cost reduced by residual value as technically assessed equally over the expected useful life of the fleet or depreciation at the rate prescribed (5%) under the Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 which ever is higher, is provided as depreciation.

Depreciation of Fixed Assets except software has been provided on straight line method on pro-rata basis at the rates and in the manner prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

In respect of software, Depreciation is provided at 33.33% on straight line method, which is higher than the rate prescribed in schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

Depreciation on leasehold improvements is provided on the basis that the leases would be renewed consistent with past practice.

Depreciation has been provided prospectively, where the cost of depreciable asset has undergone change due to following :

(a) Increase / decrease in Long term foreign currency liability on account of exchange fluctuations.

(b) Additions and major improvements forming an integral part of an asset.

(c) Assets individually costing Rs. 5000 or less are depreciated in full in the year of acquisition.

(iv) Investments

Long term Investments are stated at cost. Diminution in the value of investments, other than temporary in nature, is provided for.

Current investments are valued at cost or net realizable value whichever is lower.

(v) Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of Cost or Net Realisable Value. The cost is determined under "First in First out" formula.

(vi) Foreign Exchange Transactions

a) Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at standard exchange rates prevailing in the respective fortnight of the relevant transactions. The realized exchange gains or losses are recognized in the Profit and Loss Account.

b) The exchange differences on repayment / translation of foreign currency liabilities contracted for acquisition of fixed assets from a country outside India were added to / deleted from the cost of the relevant fixed assets in terms of Schedule VI to the Companies Act 1956 upto 31st March, 2007.

c) The exchange differences arising on reporting of long term foreign currency monetary items (including those arising on settlement), in so far as they relate to acquisition of depreciable capital assets are adjusted to the cost of the capital asset, with effect from 1st April 2007, in terms of Ministry of Corporate affairs Notification dated 31st March, 2009 relating to Accounting Standard 11.

d) Other Monetary Assets and Liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated at the year end exchange rates. The resultant gain or loss on such translation is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.

e) In respect of forward exchange contracts covering either Companys earnings or payments (other than firm commitments and highly probable forecast transactions), the premium or discount arising at the inception of the contract is amortised as expense or income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such a contract are recognised in the statement of profit and loss in the reporting period in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such a forward exchange contract is recognised as income or as expense for the period.

(vii) Derivatives:

Derivatives are accounted as follows based on a limited early adoption of AS-30 to the extent not in conflict with legal provisions and other Accounting Standards:

a) Fair value hedges are marked to market and the notional Loss or Gain is accounted in the Profit and Loss account.

b) Cash flow hedges are marked to market and the notional loss or gain is taken to Hedging reserve account.

c) Other derivatives are marked to market and the notional losses or gains are booked in the Profit and Loss account.

(viii) Revenue Recognition

a) All Income and expenditure are accounted for, on accrual basis other than interest on overdue bills.

b) Operating Earnings represent the value of charter hire and freight earnings. Freight income is recognized once the ship calls on the port of delivery.

c) Income and Expenses relating to unfinished leg of the voyage as at the date of Balance Sheet are carried forward and included under Current Liabilities and Current Assets respectively. Expenses aggregated under unfinished leg of voyages include fixed and semi-fixed ship operating costs.

d) Stores and Spares (other than lube oils and victualling) are charged off to Profit and Loss Account, on receipt.

e) The revenue in respect of the duty free import licenses, under Served From India Scheme, is recognized as income in the books of account when and to the extent there is no significant uncertainty as to their ultimate realization.

f) Interest on deposits of surplus funds in recognised on time proportion basis.

(ix) Dry Dock / Special Survey expenses

Major Improvements / Upgradation included in dry dock expenditure are capitalized as part of cost of ship. Other dry dock / Special Survey expenses are charged to Profit and Loss account as and when incurred.

(x) Asset Impairment

The company reviews the carrying values of tangible and intangible assets for any possible impairment at each Balance Sheet date. Impairment loss, if any, is recognised in the year in which impairment takes place.

(xi) Assets Impairment Reserve:

Considering that Shipping is cyclical and capital intensive, the Board, if so required in its judgment, sets aside a portion of Net Profits to Asset Impairment Reserve which will be utilized when an impairment loss arises.

(xii) Employee Benefits

The Company has a defined Contribution plan for shore employees for provident fund and contributions made to the relevant authorities under this scheme are charged to the Profit and Loss account. Company has no other obligation except the monthly contributions.

Company has defined benefit plans for shore employees namely gratuity and leave encashment and compensated absence, the liability for which is provided based on actuarial valuation determined under Projected Unit Credit method. Contributions under gratuity scheme are made to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in accordance with the terms of the policy taken under their Group Gratuity Scheme.

Actuarial gains / losses comprise experience adjustments and the effect of changes in actuarial assumptions and are recognised immediately in Profit and Loss account as Income / Expense.

Any other termination benefits are recognised as expenses immediately on the basis of actual expenses.

In respect of Floating staff, Provident fund and Gratuity contributions are made to Seamens Provident Fund and Seafarers Welfare Fund Society respectively. No Gratuity is payable in respect of officers who are on contract with the Company. Company has no further obligation except the monthly contributions.

(xiii) Borrowing Costs:

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition / construction of the underlying qualifying fixed assets are capitalised as a part of the respective asset up to the date of acquisition / completion of construction.

(xiv) Provisions and Contingent liabilities

Provisions are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past events where it is probable that there will be outflow of resource to settle the obligation and when a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. When any such present obligation can not be measured or where a realistic estimate of the obligation can not be made, contingent liabilities are recognised.

Contingent liabilities are also recognised when there is a possible obligation arising from past events due to occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events not wholly within the control of the company.

(xv) Taxation

The Company has opted for Tonnage Tax and Current Tax is the aggregate of Tonnage Tax for shipping income and income tax on non-shipping income. In view of Company opting for Tonnage Tax, no provision is made for deferred tax.


Mar 31, 2010

(i) Accounting basis and convention

The Financial Statements are prepared under the historical cost convention on accrual and going concern basis and materially comply with Accounting Standards (AS) as mandated by Rule 3 of the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006.

The preparation of financial statements requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) as of the date of financial statements and the reported income and expenses during the reporting period. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ from these estimates.

(ii) Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation. Cost of acquisition is inclusive of freight, duties, levies and any directly attributable cost of bringing the assets to their working condition for intended use.

Expenses specifically attributable to construction of a new built ship including forex loss/ gain on forward covers taken for the purposes of payment of installments to the ship-builder are capitalised.

When assets are retired or otherwise disposed off, the cost of such assets and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts. Any profit or loss on retirement or other disposal is reflected in the profit and loss account.

(iii) Depreciation

In respect of fleet, the amount determined by charging the cost reduced by residual value as technically assessed equally over the expected useful life of the fleet or depreciation at the rate prescribed (5%) under the Schedule XIV of Companies Act, 1956 which ever is higher, is provided as depreciation.

Depreciation of Fixed Assets except software has been provided on straight line method on pro-rata basis at the rates and in the manner prescribed in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

In respect of software, Depreciation is provided at 33.33% on Straight line method, which is higher than the rate prescribed in schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

Depreciation on leasehold improvements is provided on the basis that the leases would be renewed consistent with past practice.

Depreciation has been provided prospectively, where the cost of depreciable asset has undergone change due to following:

(a) Increase/decrease in Long term liability on account of exchange fluctuations.

(b) Additions and major improvements forming an integral part of an asset.

(iv) Investments

Long term Investments are stated at cost. Diminution in the value of investments, other than temporary in nature, is provided for.

Current investments are valued at cost or net realizable value whichever is lower.

(v) Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of Cost or Net Realisable Value. The cost is determined under “First in First out” formula.

(vi) Foreign Exchange Transactions

a) Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at standard exchange rates prevailing in the respective fortnight of the relevant transactions. The realized exchange gains or losses are recognized in the Profit and Loss Account.

b) The exchange differences on repayment / translation of foreign currency liabilities contracted for acquisition of fixed assets from a country outside India were added to/ deleted from the cost of the relevant fixed assets in terms of Schedule VI to the Companies Act 1956 upto 31st March, 2007.

c) The exchange differences arising on reporting of long term foreign currency monetary items (including those arising on settlement), in so far as they relate to acquisition of depreciable capital assets are adjusted to the cost of the capital asset, with effect from 1st April 2007, in terms of Ministry of Corporate affairs Notification dated 31st March, 2009 relating to Accounting Standard 11.

d) Other Monetary Assets and Liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated at the year end exchange rates. The resultant gain or loss on such translation is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account

e) In respect of forward exchange contracts covering either Company’s earnings or payment related to acquisition of fixed assets (other than firm commitments and highly probable forecast transactions), the premium or discount arising at the inception of the contract is amortised as expense or income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such a contract are recognised in the statement of profit and loss in the reporting period in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such a forward exchange contract is recognised as income or as expense for the period. In case of New Build ship, in respect of forward exchange contract entered into to hedge the foreign currency risk of a firm commitment or a highly probable forecast transaction (not covered by Accounting Standing 11 revised 2003), the company capitalizes all the related costs including premium or discount, exchange differences and Profit / Loss on cancellation of such contracts, if any.

(vii) Derivatives

Derivatives are accounted as follows based on a limited early adoption of AS-30 to the extent not in conflict with legal provisions and other Accounting Standards:

a) Fair value hedges are marked to market and the notional Loss or Gain is accounted in the Profit and Loss account.

b) Cash flow hedges are marked to market and the notional loss or gain is taken to Hedging reserve account.

c) Other derivatives are marked to market and the notional losses or gains are booked in the Profit and Loss account.

(viii) Revenue Recognition

a) All Income and expenditure are accounted for, on accrual basis other than interest on overdue bills.

b) Operating Earnings represent the value of charter hire and freight earnings. Freight income is recognized once the ship calls on the port of delivery.

c) Income and Expenses relating to unfinished leg of the voyage as at the date of Balance Sheet are carried forward and included under Current Liabilities and Current Assets respectively. Expenses aggregated under unfinished leg of voyages include fixed and semi-fixed ship operating costs.

d) Stores and Spares (other than lube oils and victualling) are charged off to Profit and Loss Account, on receipt.

e) The revenue in respect of the duty free import licenses, under Served From India Scheme, is recognized as income in the books of account when and to the extent there is no significant uncertainty as to their ultimate realization.

(ix) Dry Dock/Special Survey expenses

Major Improvements/ Upgradation included in dry dock expenditure are capitalized as part of cost of ship. Other dry dock/Special Survey expenses are charged to Profit and Loss account as and when incurred.

(x) Asset Impairment

The company reviews the carrying values of tangible and intangible assets for any possible impairment at each Balance Sheet date. Impairment loss, if any, is recognized in the year in which impairment takes place.

(xi) Assets Impairment Reserve

Considering that Shipping is cyclical and capital intensive, the Board, if so required in its judgment, sets aside a portion of Net Profits to Asset Impairment Reserve which will be utilized when an impairment loss arises.

(xii) Employee Benefits

The Company has a defined Contribution plan for shore Employees for Provident Fund and contributions made to the relevant authorities under this scheme are charged to the Profit and Loss account. Company has no other obligation except the monthly contributions.

Company has defined benefit plans namely gratuity and leave encashment and compensated absence, the liability for which is provided based on actuarial valuation determined under Projected Unit Credit method. Contributions under gratuity scheme are made to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in accordance with the terms of the policy taken under their Group Gratuity Scheme.

Actuarial gains / losses comprise experience adjustments and the effect of changes in actuarial assumptions and are recoginised immediately in Profit and Loss account as Income/ Expense.

Any other termination benefits are recognised as expenses immediately on the basis of actual expenses.

In respect of Floating staff, Provident fund and Gratuity contributions are made to Seamens Provident Fund and Seafarers Welfare Fund Society respectively. No Gratuity is payable in respect of officers who are on contract with the Company. Company has no further obligation except the monthly contributions.

(xiii) Borrowing Costs:

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition / construction of the underlying qualifying fixed assets are capitalised as a part of the respective asset up to the date of acquisition /completion of construction.

(xiv) Provisions and Contingent liabilities

Provisions are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past events where it is probable that there will be outflow of resource to settle the obligation and when a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. When any such present obligation can not be measured or where a realistic estimate of the obligation can not be made, contingent liabilities are recognised.

Contingent liabilities are also recognised when there is a possible obligation arising from past events due to occurrence or non- occurrence of one or more future events not wholly within the control of the company.

(xv) Taxation

The Company has opted for Tonnage Tax and Current Tax is the aggregate of Tonnage Tax for shipping income and income tax on non-shipping income. In view of Company opting for Tonnage Tax, there is no provision for deferred tax.

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