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Accounting Policies of Vikash Metal & Power Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2013

(i) A. Basis of preparation of financial statements

(a) The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Indian GAAP) under the historical cost convention on accrual basis and on principles of going concern. The accounting policies are consistently applied by the Company.

(b) The financial statements are prepared to comply in all material respects with the accounting standards notified by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

(c) The preparation of the financial statements requires estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Differences between the actual results and estimates are recognised in the period in which the results are known /materialise.

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

B. Presentation and disclosure of financial statements

(a) During the period ended 31st March, 2013, Revised Schedule VI notified under the Companies Act 1956, has become applicable to the company, for preparation and presentation of its financial statements. The adoption of revised Schedule VI does not impact recognition and measurement principles followed for preparation of financial statements. However, it has significant impact on presentation and disclosures made in the financial statements. The Company has also reclassified the previous year figures in accordance with the requirements applicable in the current year.

(b) The revised schedule VI allows line items, sub-line items and sub-totals to be presented as an addition or substitution on the face of the financial statements when such presentation is relevant to an understanding of the company''s financial position or performance or to cater to industry/sector-specific disclosure requirements.

(ii) Fixed Assets

(a) Fixed Assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any. Cost comprises the purchase price (net of CENVAT / duty credits availed or available thereon) and any attributable cost of bringing the asset to working condition for its intended use.

(b) Depreciation is provided using the Straight Line Method as per the useful life of the assets estimated by the management, or at the rates prescribed under schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956, whichever is higher.

Leasehold land is amortized over the period of lease. Software is amortized over a period of five years.

(c) The company assesses at each Balance Sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash inflows, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs is less then its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognised in the statement of Profit & loss. If at the Balance Sheet date there is an indication that a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is reflected at the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed the net book value that would have been determined if no impairment loss had been recognised.

(d) Cost of the fixed assets that are not yet ready for their intended use at the balance sheet date together with all related expenses are shown under capital work in progress.

(e) The Loss of Asset was properly booked as per the provision of the Accounting Standard.

(iii) Revenue Recognition

(a) Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured.

(b) Sales are recognized on transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership which generally coincides with the dispatch of goods. Sales are inclusive of excise duty but net of trade discounts and VAT. However, excise duty relating to sales is reduced from gross turnover for disclosing net turnover.

(c) Export Incentives arising out of export sales are accounted for in the year of receipt.

(d) Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.

(e) Purchases are inclusive of freight and net of Cenvat Credit, trade discount and claims.

(iv) Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of cost and Net Realisable value. Cost of inventories comprises of material cost on FIFO basis, labour & manufacturing overheads incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Cost of finished goods includes excise duty.

(v) Investments

Investments classified as long-term investments are stated at cost. Provision is made to recognise any diminution other than temporary in the value of such investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value.

(vi) Foreign Currency Transactions:

(a) Initial Recognition- Foreign Currency Transactions are recorded in the reporting currency, by applying to the foreign currency amount the exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency at the date of transaction.

(b) Conversion- Foreign Currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non monetary items, which are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency, are reported using the exchange rate on the date of transaction.

(c) Exchange Difference- Exchange Difference arising on the settlement or conversion of monetary current assets and liabilities are recognized as income or as expense in the year in which they arise.

(vii) Government Grants

Government grants are recognized on a prudent basis when there is a reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions attached thereto and when the grants are received.

Government Grants in the form of promoter''s contribution are credited to Capital Reserve. Capital grants relating to specific fixed assets are reduced from the gross value of the respective fixed assets. Government Grants related to revenue are recognized on receipt under "Other Income" in the Profit and Loss Account over the periods to match them with the related costs which they are intended to compensate.

(viii) Employee Benefits

(a) Defined Contribution Plan:

Contributions as per the Employees'' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 towards provident fund and family pension fund are charged to the Profit and Loss Account of the year when the contributions to the respective funds are due. There is no other obligation other than the contribution payable to the respective funds.

(b) Defined Benefit Plan:

Liability with regard to long-term employee benefits is provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation at the Balance Sheet date. Actuarial gains / losses are recognised in the statement of profit and loss. The Company has an Employees Gratuity Fund managed by the SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

(c) Short-term Compensated Absences are provided for based on estimates.

(ix) Borrowing Costs

(a) Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are capitalised for the period until the asset is ready for its intended use. A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use.

(b) Other Borrowing costs are recognised as expense in the period in which they are incurred.

(x) Expenditure on new projects and substantial expansion Preliminary project expenditure, capital expenditure, indirect expenditure incidental and related to construction/implementation, interest on term loans to finance fixed assets and expenditure on start-up of the project are capitalized up to the date of commissioning of project to the cost of the respective assets.

(xi) Project Development Expenses Pending Adjustment Expenditure incurred during developmental and preliminary stages of the Company''s new projects are carried forward. However, if any project is abandoned, the expenditure relevant to such project is written off in the year in which it is so abandoned.

(xii) Research and Development

(a) Revenue expenditure on research and development is charged as an expense through the natural heads of accounts in the year in which incurred.

(b) Expenditure which results in creation of fixed assets is carried as fixed assets and depreciation is provided on such assets.

(xiii) Taxes on Income

Tax expense comprises of current tax and deferred tax.

Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities, computed in accordance with the applicable tax rates and tax laws. In case of tax payable as per provisions of MAT under section 115JB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, deferred MAT Credit entitlement is separately recognized under the head "Loans and Advances". Deferred MAT credit entitlement is recognized and carried forward only if there is a reasonable certainty of it being set off against regular tax payable within the stipulated statutory period.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are recognized at substantively enacted rates on timing differences between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax asset is recognized only to the extent there is reasonable certainty with respect to reversal of the same in future years as a matter of prudence.

(xiv) Earnings per Share (EPS)

(a) Basic Earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.

(b) For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.

(xv) Provisions / Contingencies

Provision involving substantial degree of estimation in measurements is recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources.

Contingent Liabilities are not recognised in the financial statements.

A Contingent Asset is neither recognised nor disclosed in the financial statements.

(xvi) Preliminary Expenditure/Share Expenditure

Preliminary and Issue expenses related to issue of equity are adjusted against the Securities Premium Account.

(xvii) Prior Period and Extraordinary items and Changes in Accounting Policies having material impact on the financial affairs of the Company are disclosed.

(xviii) Material Events occurring after Balance Sheet date are taken into consideration.


Mar 31, 2011

1. Basis of preparation of financial statements

(a) The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Indian GAAP) under the historical cost convention on accrual basis and on principles of going concern. The accounting policies are consistently applied by the Company.

(b) The financial statements are prepared to comply in all material respects with the accounting standards notified by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

(c) The preparation of the financial statements requires estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Differences between the actual results and estimates are recognised in the period in which the results are known/materialise.

2. Fixed Assets

(a) Fixed Assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any. Cost comprises the purchase price (net of CENVAT/duty credits availed or available thereon) and any attributable cost of bringing the asset to working condition for its intended use.

(b) Depreciation is provided using the Straight Line Method as per the useful life of the assets estimated by the management, or at the rates prescribed under schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956, whichever is higher.

Leasehold Land is amortized over the period of lease.

Software is amortized over a period of five years.

(c) The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date if there is any indication of impairment based on internal/external factors. An impairment loss is recognised wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of the asset's net selling price and value in use, which is determined by the present value of the estimated future cash flows.

(d) Cost of the fixed assets that are not yet ready for their intended use at the balance sheet date together with all related expenses are shown under capital work in progress.

3. Revenue Recognition

(a) Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured.

(b) Sales are recognized on transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership which generally coincides with the dispatch of goods. Sales are inclusive of excise duty but net of trade discounts and VAT. However, excise duty relating to sales is reduced from gross turnover for disclosing net turnover.

(c) Export Incentives arising out of export sales are accounted for in the year of receipt.

(d) Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.

(e) Purchases are inclusive of freight and net of Cenvat Credit, trade discount and claims.

4. Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of cost and Net Realisable value. Cost of inventories comprises of material cost on FIFO basis, labour & manufacturing overheads incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Cost of finished goods includes excise duty.

5. Investments

Investments classified as long-term investments are stated at cost. Provision is made to recognise any diminution other than temporary in the value of such investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value.

6. Foreign Currency Transactions

(a) Initial Recognition - Foreign Currency Transactions are recorded in the reporting currency, by applying to the foreign currency amount the exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency at the date of transaction.

(b) Conversion - Foreign Currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non monetary items, which are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency, are reported using the exchange rate on the date of transaction.

(c) Exchange Difference - Exchange Difference arising on the settlement or conversion of monetary current assets and liabilities are recognized as income or as expense in the year in which they arise.

7. Government Grants

Government grants are recognized on a prudent basis when there is a reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions attached thereto and when the grants are received.

Government Grants in the form of promoter's contribution are credited to Capital Reserve. Capital Grants relating to specific fixed assets are reduced from the gross value of the respective fixed assets.

Government Grants related to revenue are recognized on receipt under "Other Income" in the Profit and Loss Account over the periods to match them with the related costs which they are intended to compensate.

8. Employee Benefits

(a) Defined Contribution Plan:

Contributions as per the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 towards provident fund and family pension fund are charged to the Profit and Loss Account of the year when the contributions to the respective funds are due. There is no other obligation other than the contribution payable to the respective funds.

(b) Defined Benefit Plan:

Liability with regard to long-term employee benefits is provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation at the Balance Sheet date. Actuarial gains/losses are recognised in the statement of profit and loss. The Company has an Employees Gratuity Fund managed by the SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

(c) Short-term Compensated Absences are provided for based on estimates.

9. Borrowing Costs

(a) Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are capitalised for the period until the asset is ready for its intended use. A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use.

(b) Other Borrowing costs are recognised as expense in the period in which they are incurred.

10. Expenditure on new projects and substantial expansion

Preliminary project expenditure, capital expenditure, indirect expenditure incidental and related to construction/implementation, interest on term loans to finance fixed assets and expenditure on start-up of the project are capitalized up to the date of commissioning of project to the cost of the respective assets.

11. Project Development Expenses Pending Adjustment

Expenditure incurred during developmental and preliminary stages of the Company's new projects are carried forward. However, if any project is abandoned, the expenditure relevant to such project is written off in the year in which it is so abandoned.

12. Research and Development

(a) Revenue expenditure on research and development is charged as an expense through the natural heads of accounts in the year in which incurred.

(b) Expenditure which results in creation of fixed assets is carried as fixed assets and depreciation is provided on such assets.

13. Taxes on Income

Tax expense comprises of current tax and deferred tax.

Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities, computed in accordance with the applicable tax rates and tax laws. In case of tax payable as per provisions of MAT under Section 115JB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, deferred MAT Credit entitlement is separately recognized under the head "Loans and Advances- Deferred MAT credit entitlement is recognized and carried forward only if there is a reasonable certainty of it being set off against regular tax payable within the stipulated statutory period.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are recognized at substantively enacted rates on timing differences between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax asset is recognized only to the extent there is reasonable certainty with respectto reversal of the same in future years as a matter of prudence.

14. Earnings per Share (EPS)

(a) Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.

(b) For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.

15. Provisions/Contingencies

Provision involving substantial degree of estimation in measurements is recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources.

Contingent Liabilities are shown by way of notes to the Accounts in respect of obligations where, based on the evidence available, their existence at the Balance Sheet date is considered not probable.

A Contingent Asset is not recognized in the Accounts.

16. Preliminary Expenditure/Share Expenditure

Preliminary and Issue expenses related to issue of equity are adjusted against the Securities Premium Account.

17. Prior Period and Extraordinary items and Changes in Accounting Policies having material impact on the financial affairs of the Company are disclosed.

18. Material Events occurring after Balance Sheet date are taken into consideration.


Mar 31, 2010

1. Fixed Assets

(a) Fixed Assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any. Cost comprises the purchase price (net of CENVAT / duty credits availed or available thereon) and any attributable cost of bringing the asset to working condition for its intended use.

(b) Depreciation is provided using the Straight Line Method as per the useful life of the assets estimated by the management, or at the rates prescribed under schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956, whichever is higher.

Leasehold land is amortized over the period of lease.

Software is amortized over a period of five years.

(c) The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date if there is any indication of impairment based on internal/external factors. An impairment loss is recognised wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of the assets net selling price and value in use, which is determined by the present value of the estimated future cash flows.

(d) Cost of the fixed assets that are not yet ready for their intended use at the balance sheet date together with all related expenses are shown under capital work-in-progress.

3. Revenue Recognition

(a) Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured.

(b) Sales are recognized on transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership which generally coincides with the dispatch of goods. Sales are inclusive of excise duty but net of trade discounts and VAT. However, excise duty relating to sales is reduced from gross turnover for disclosing net turnover.

(c) Export Incentives arising out of export sales are accounted for in the year of receipt.

(d) Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.

(e) Purchases are inclusive of freight and net of Cenvat Credit, trade discount and claims.

4. Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of cost and Net Realisable value. Cost of inventories comprises of material cost on FIFO basis, labour& manufacturing overheads incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Cost of finished goods includes excise duty.

5. Foreign Currency Transactions:

(a) Initial Recognition- Foreign Currency Transactions are recorded in the reporting currency, by applying to the foreign currency amount the exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency at the date of transaction.

(b) Conversion- Foreign Currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non monetary items, which are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency, are reported using the exchange rate on the date of transaction.

(c) Exchange Difference- Exchange Difference arising on the settlement or conversion of monetary current assets and liabilities are recognized as income or as expense in the year in which they arise.

6. Government Grants

Government grants are recognized on a prudent basis when there is a reasonable assurance that the Company will comply with the conditions attached thereto and when the grants are received.

Government Grants in the form of promoters contribution are credited to Capital Reserve. Capital grants relating to specific fixed assets are reduced from the gross value of the respective fixed assets. Government Grants related to revenue are recognized on receipt under "Other Income" in the Profit and Loss Account over the periods to match them with the related costs which they are intended to compensate.

7. Employee Benefits

(a) Defined Contribution Plan :

Contributions as per the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 towards provident fund and family pension fund are charged to the Profit and Loss Account of the year when the contributions to the respective funds are due. There is no other obligation other than the contribution payable to the respective funds.

(b) Defined Benefit Plan :

Liability with regard to long-term employee benefits is provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation at the Balance Sheet date. Actuarial gains / losses are recognised in the statement of profit and loss. The Company has an Employees Gratuity Fund managed by the SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

(c) Short-term Compensated Absences are provided for based on estimates.

8. Borrowing Costs

(a) Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are capitalised for the period until the asset is ready for its intended use. A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use.

(b) Other Borrowing costs are recognised as expense in the period in which they are incurred.

9. Expenditure on new projects and substantial expansion

Preliminary project expenditure, capital expenditure, indirect expenditure incidental and related to construction/implementation, interest on term loans to finance fixed assets and expenditure on start-up of the project are capitalized up to the date of commissioning of project to the cost of the respective assets.

10. Research and Development

(a) Revenue expenditure on research and development is charged as an expense through the natural heads of accounts in the year in which incurred.

(b) Expenditure which results in creation of fixed assets is carried as fixed assets and depreciation is provided on such assets.

11. Taxes on Income

Tax expense comprises of current tax and deferred tax.

Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities, computed in accordance with the applicable tax rates and tax laws. In case of tax payable as per provisions of MAT under section 115JB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, deferred MAT Credit entitlement is separately

recognized under the head "Loans and Advances". Deferred MAT credit entitlement is recognized and carried forward only if there is a reasonable certainty of it being set off against regular tax payable within the stipulated statutory period.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are recognized at substantively enacted rates on timing differences between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax asset is recognized only to the extent there is reasonable certainty with respect to reversal of the same in future years as a matter of prudence.

12. Earning per Share (EPS)

(a) Basic earning per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.

(b) For the purpose of calculating diluted earning per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.

13. Provisions/Contingencies

Provision involving substantial degree of estimation in measurements is recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources.

Contingent Liabilities are shown by way of notes to the Accounts in respect of obligations where, based on the evidence available, their existence at the Balance Sheet date is considered not probable.

A Contingent Asset is not recognized in the Accounts.

14. Preliminary & Share Issue Expenses

Share Issue expenses are being amortized over a period of 5 years under Section 35D of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

15. Prior Period and Extraordinary items and Changes in Accounting Policies having material impact on the financial affairs of the Company are disclosed.

16. Material Events occurring after Balance Sheet date are taken into consideration.

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