Accounting Policies of Almondz Global Securities Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2018

1. Significant accounting policies

(i) Corporate Information

The Company was incorporated on 28^th June 1994 and got listed with BSE/NSE. The area of services include Equity Capital Market, Debt Capital Market, Private Equity and M&A, Infrastructure Advisory, Equity Broking & Wealth Management, Debt Portfolio Management Services and Distribution

(ii) Basis of preparation

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, in accordance with the Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), to comply with the accounting standards specified u/s 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, relevant pronouncements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy either to in use.

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 schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013. Previous year’s figures have been regrouped/ reclassified wherever considered necessary. Based on the nature of services 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 twelve months for the purpose of current/ non-current classification of its assets and liabilities.

(iii) Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Where, actual results could differ from these estimates, the differences between actual results and estimates are recognised in the periods in which the results are known / materialized.

(iv) Current/Non-current classification

All assets and liabilities are classified as current and noncurrent.

i) Assets

An asset is classified as current when it satisfies any of the following criteria:

a. It is expected to be realized in, or is intended for sale or consumption in, the Company’s normal operating cycle;

b. It is held primarily for the purpose of being traded;

c. It is expected to be realized within 12 months after the reporting date; or

d. It is cash or cash equivalent unless it is restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date. Current assets include the current portion of non-current financial assets. All other assets are classified as non-current.

ii) Liabilities

A liability is classified as current when it satisfies any of the following criteria.

a. It is expected to be settled in the Company’s normal operating cycle;

b. It is held primarily for the purpose of being traded;

c. It is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting date; or

d. The Company does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date.

Current liabilities includes current portion of noncurrent financial liabilities. All other liabilities are classified as non-current.

(v) Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognized to the extent it is possible that economic benefits will flow to the Company and revenue can be reliably measured.

(a) Advisory and consultancy services: Fee is booked on the completion of task/project as per the terms of agreement. However, where the percentage of completion is significant enough to ascertain the outcome reliably, revenue is recognised to the extent it can be accurately measured.

(b) Wealth / Broking activities: Income from broking on distribution operations is recognised on the closure of the issue of mutual funds, bonds, fixed deposits and other money market instruments. Income from stock broking operations is accrued on completion of transaction at the stock exchanges for commission from broking operations.

(c) In the case of trading in bonds, the profit/ loss from the transaction is recognised on the closure of the deal and consequent delivery of the bond.

(d) Revenue on account of trading in shares is recognized on the basis of each trade executed at the stock exchange during the financial year.

(e) In respect of non delivery based transactions such as derivatives and intra day, the profit and loss is accounted for at the completion of each settlement, however in case of an open settlement the net result of transactions which are squared up on FIFO basis is recognized as profit/loss in the account.

(f) Depository charges is accounted for on accrual basis.

(g) Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive the income is established.

(h) In case of fixed income securities/deposits/loan, interest is recognised on a time proportionate basis.

(i) In respect of other heads of income, the Company follows the practice of recognising income on accrual basis.

(j) Brokerage and other revenue from operations are net of service tax / GST wherever applicable.

(vi) Borrowing Cost

Interest on borrowings is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable on the borrowings.

Borrowing cost that are attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of the cost of such assets. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for intended use. All other borrowing costs are charged to the statement of profit & loss.

(vii) Expenditure

Expenses are recognised on accrual basis and provisions are made for all known losses and liabilities. Expenses incurred on behalf of other companies for sharing personnel, common services and facilities like premises, telephones etc, are allocated to them at cost and reduced from respective expenses.

Similarly, expense allocation received from other companies is included within respective expense classifications.

(viii) Employee benefits

The Company’s obligations towards various employee benefits have been recognized as follows:

(a) Short term benefits

All employee benefits payable/available within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as shortterm employee benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages and bonus etc., are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which the employee renders the related service.

(b) (Defned contribution plan)

Retirement / employee benefits in the form of Provident Fund, Employee State Insurance and Labour Welfare are considered as defined contribution plan and contributions to the respective funds administered by the Government are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss of the year when the contribution to the respective funds are due.

(c) Gratuity (Defned benefit plan)

Gratuity is defined benefit plan. The present value of obligations under such defined benefit plan is determined based on actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognizes each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measure each unit separately to build up the final obligation.

The obligation is measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows. The discount rates used for determining the present value of obligation under defined benefit plans, is based on the market yields on Government securities as at the balance sheet date, having maturity periods approximating to the terms of related obligations. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

The Company makes contribution to an insurer managed funds for discharging its gratuity liability.

(d) Compensated absences (Other long-term benefits) The Company provides for leave encashment based on actuarial valuation using projected unit credit method in respect of past service. In respect of compensated absences arising during the tenure of service, lying to the credit of employee as on the last day of financial year, subject to the maximum period of leave allowable as per HR policy of the company. The defined benefit obligation is calculated taking into account the pattern of an ailment of leave. In respect of encashment of leave, the defined benefit is calculated taking into account all types of decrements and qualifying salary projected up to the assumed date of encashment. The valuation of leave encashment benefit is done as at the balance sheet date by an independent actuary. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss. However, company does not en-cash compensated absences.

(ix) Fixed assets

i) Tangible assets

Tangible assets are stated at the cost of acquisition or construction, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost comprises the purchase price and any attributable costs of bringing the assets to their working condition for intended use. Borrowing costs directly attributable to acquisition or construction of fixed assets, which necessarily take a substantial period of time to be ready for their intended use are capitalised as part of the cost of such assets to the extent they relate to the period till such assets are ready to be put to use.

Depreciation on tangible assets

(a) Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lease period as stated in the lease agreement or over the estimated useful life of the assets, whichever is shorter.

(b) Depreciation is provided based on useful life of assets on Straight Line Method (SLM). The useful life of assets is taken as prescribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013.

ii) Intangible assets and its amortisation

Intangible assets are recorded at cost and are amortised over the period the Company expects to derive economic benefits from their use.

Softwares are stated at cost of acquisition and are amortized on straight line basis.

iii) Advances paid towards acquisition of fixed assets and cost of assets not ready for use before the year end are disclosed as capital work in progress.

(x) Impairment

The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated. For assets that are not yet available for use, the recoverable is estimated at each balance sheet date. An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

(xi) Stock- in- Trade

Securities acquired with the intention to trade are classified as Stock -in- trade. Stock-in-Trade of Securities is valued at lower of the cost or fair value. Cost is determined on First-in-First-Out (FIFO) basis.

(xii) Investments

Investments are classified into long-term investments and current investments based on intent of the management at the time of making the investment. Investment intended to be held for more than one year from the date such investments are made are classified as long-term investments. All long-term investments are classified as noncurrent investments in the Balance Sheet. The portions of long-term investments which are expected to be realised within twelve months from the Balance Sheet date are classified as current investments. Current investments are valued at lower of cost and market value, computed category-wise e.g. quoted shares, unquoted shares, government securities and non government securities/bonds. The diminution in current investments is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss and appreciation, if any, is recognised at the time of sale. Long-term investments, including investments in subsidiaries, are valued at cost unless there is diminution, other than temporary, in their value. Diminution is considered other than temporary based on criteria that include the extent to which cost exceeds the market value, the duration of the market value decline and the financial health of and specific prospects of the issuer.

i) The Cost is arrived at average method and is inclusive of brokerage, transfer expenses and demat charges, if any. The fair value is arrived at with reference to the market value, if available, quotation in any stock exchange or any other available information to indicate a transaction between unrelated willing buyer and willing seller at arms length price. Profit or Loss on sale of investment is determined on the basis of the weighted average cost method. On disposal of and Investment, the difference between its carrying amount and net disposal proceeds is charged or credited to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

ii) In case of unquoted investments, the fair value is arrived on the basis of breakup value as per latest available audited balance sheet of the investee company.

iii) Interest accrued and/or broken period interest paid on unsold securities is recognized as “Interest Accrued on Investment” under Other Current Assets.

(xiii) Foreign currency transactions

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences arising on settlement of foreign currency transactions are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated at year-end rates and resultant gains/losses on foreign exchange translations other than in relation to acquisition of fixed assets and long term foreign currency monetary liabilities are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(xiv) Current and deferred tax

Income-tax expense comprises current tax and deferred tax. Current tax expense is the amount of tax for the period determined in accordance with the income-tax law and deferred tax charge or credit reflects the tax effects of timing differences between accounting income and taxable income for the period. The deferred tax charge or credit and the corresponding deferred tax liabilities or assets are recognised using the tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that the assets can be realised in future; however, where there is unabsorbed depreciation or carried forward loss under taxation laws, deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is a virtual certainty of realisation of such assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date and written down or written-up to reflect the amount that is reasonably/virtually certain (as the case may be) to be realised.

(xv) Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets

A provision is created when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably will not, require an outflow of resources. When there is a possible obligation or a present obligation in respect of which the likelihood of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made. The Company does not recognise assets which are of contingent nature until there is virtual certainty of realisability of such assets. However, if it has become virtually certain that an inflow of economic benefits will arise, asset and related income is recognised in the financial statements of the period in which the change occurs.

(xvi) Earnings per share

Earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit of loss for the year (including prior period item, if any) attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of equity and dilutive potential shares outstanding during the year, except where the results would be anti-dilutive.

(xvii) Operating leases

Lease payments under operating lease are recognised as an expense on a straight line basis over the lease term.

xviii) Employee Stock Option Scheme (“ESOS”)

The Employees Stock Option Scheme (“the Scheme”) provides for grant of equity shares of the Company to wholetime directors and employees of the Company. The Scheme provides that employees are granted an option to subscribe to equity shares of the Company that vests in a graded manner. The options may be exercised within a specified period. The Company follows the intrinsic value method to account for its stock-based employee compensation plans. Compensation cost is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair market price of the underlying stock over the exercise price on the grant date. The fair market price is the closing price of the equity shares of the Company on the stock exchange/s on which the shares of the Company are listed, immediately prior to the date of the meeting of Compensation Committee of Board of Directors of the Company in which the options are granted. If the shares are listed on more than one stock exchange, then the stock exchange where there is highest trading volume on the said date is considered.

(xix) Cash and Cash Equivalents

In the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, demand deposits with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

(xx) Assets on Operating Leases

Lease payments under operating leases are recognized as expenses on accrual basis in accordance with the respective agreements.

(xxi) Segment reporting

- Segments are identified by the management, keeping in view the dominant source and nature of risks and returns and the internal organization and management structure.

- Revenue and expenses have been identified to a segment on the basis of relationship to the operating activities of the segment.

- Revenue and expenses, which relate to the company as a whole and are not allocable to a segment on reasonable basis, have been disclosed as ‘unallocable’.

- Segment assets and liabilities represent assets and liabilities in respective segments. Tax related assets, and other assets and liabilities that are not reported or cannot be allocated to a segment on a reasonable basis, have been disclosed as ‘unallocable’

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Mar 31, 2016

1. Significant accounting policies

(i) Basis of preparation

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, in accordance with the Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), to comply with the accounting standards specified u/s 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, relevant pronouncements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy either to in use.

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 schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013. Previous year''s figures have been regrouped/ reclassified wherever considered necessary. Based on the nature of services 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 twelve months for the purpose of current/non-current classification of its assets and liabilities.

(ii) Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Adjustments as a result of differences between actual and estimates are made prospectively.

(iii) Current/Non-current classification

All assets and liabilities are classified as current and non-current.

i) Assets

An asset is classified as current when it satisfies any of the following criteria :

a. It is expected to be realized in, or is intended for sale or consumption in, the Company''s normal operating cycle;

b. It is held primarily for the purpose of being traded;

c. It is expected to be realized within 12 months after the reporting date; or

d. It is cash or cash equivalent unless it is restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date.

Current assets include the current portion of noncurrent financial assets. All other assets are classified as non-current.

ii) Liabilities

A liability is classified as current when it satisfied any of the following criteria :

a. It is expected to be settled in the Company''s normal operating cycle;

b. It is held primarily for the purpose of being traded;

c. It is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting date; or

d. The Company does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date.

Current liabilities includes current portion of noncurrent financial liabilities. All other liabilities are classified as non-current.

(iv) Revenue recognition

(a) Advisory and consultancy services : Fee is booked on the completion of task / project as per the terms of agreement. However, where the percentage of completion is significant enough to ascertain the outcome reliably, revenue is recognized to the extent it can be accurately measured.

(b) Broking activities : Income from broking on distribution operations is recognized on the closure of the issue of mutual funds, bonds, fixed deposits and other money market instruments. Income from stock broking operations is accrued on completion of transaction at the stock exchanges for commission from broking operations.

(c) In the case of trading in bonds, the profit / loss from the transaction is recognized on the closure of the deal and consequent delivery of the bond.

(d) Revenue on account of trading in shares is recognized on the basis of each trade executed at the stock exchange during the financial year.

(e) In respect of non delivery based transactions such as derivatives, the profit and loss is accounted for at the completion of each settlement, however in case of an open settlement the net result of transactions which are squared up on FIFO basis is recognized as profit/loss in the account.

(f) Depository income is accounted for on accrual basis.

(g) Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive the income is established.

(h) In case of fixed income securities/deposits/loan, interest is recognized on a time proportionate basis.

(i) In respect of other heads of income, the Company follows the practice of recognizing income on accrual basis.

(v) Interest expense

Interest on borrowings is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable on the borrowings.

(vi) Expenditure

Expenses are recognized on accrual basis and provisions are made for all known losses and liabilities. Expenses incurred on behalf of other companies for sharing personnel, common services and facilities like premises, telephones etc, are allocated to them at cost and reduced from respective expenses.

Similarly, expense allocation received from other companies is included within respective expense classifications.

(vii) Employee benefits

The Company''s obligations towards various employee benefits have been recognized as follows :

(a) Short term benefits

All employee benefits payable/available within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as short-term employee benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages and bonus etc., are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which the employee renders the related service.

(b) Provident fund (Defined contribution plan) Provident fund is a defined contribution plan. The contributions towards provident fund which are being deposited with the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(c) Gratuity (Defined benefit plan)

Gratuity is defined benefit plan. The present value of obligations under such defined benefit plan is determined based on actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognizes each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measure each unit separately to build up the final obligation.

The obligation is measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows. The discount rates used for determining the present value of obligation under defined benefit plans, is based on the market yields on Government securities as at the balance sheet date, having maturity periods approximating to the terms of related obligations. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

The Company makes contribution to an insurer managed funds for discharging its gratuity liability.

(d) Compensated absences (Other long-term benefits) The Company provides for leave encashment based on actuarial valuation using projected unit credit method in respect of past service. In respect of compensated absences arising during the tenure of service, the defined benefit obligation is calculated taking into account the pattern of an ailment of leave. In respect of encashment of leave, the defined benefit is calculated taking into account all types of decrements and qualifying salary projected up to the assumed date of encashment. The valuation of leave encashment benefit is done as at the balance sheet date by an independent actuary. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(viii) Fixed assets

i) Tangible assets

Tangible assets are stated at the cost of acquisition or construction, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost comprises the purchase price and any attributable costs of bringing the assets to their working condition for intended use. Borrowing costs directly attributable to acquisition or construction of fixed assets, which necessarily take a substantial period of time to be ready for their intended use are capitalized as part of the cost of such assets to the extent they relate to the period till such assets are ready to be put to use.

Depreciation on tangible assets

(a) Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lease period as stated in the lease agreement or over the estimated useful life of the assets, whichever is shorter.

(b) Depreciation is provided based on useful life of assets on Straight Line Method (SLM). The useful life of assets is taken as prescribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013.

ii) Intangible assets and its amortization

Intangible assets are recorded at cost and are amortized over the period the Company expects to derive economic benefits from their use.

iii) Advances paid towards acquisition of fixed assets and cost of assets not ready for use before the year end, are disclosed as capital work in progress.

(ix) Impairment

The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated. For assets that are not yet available for use, the recoverable is estimated at each balance sheet date. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset''s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized .

(x) Investments

Investments are classified into long-term investments and current investments based on intent of the management at the time of making the investment. Investment intended to be held for more than one year from the date such investments are made are classified as long-term investments. All long-term investments are classified as non-current investments in the Balance Sheet. The portions of long-term investments which are expected to be realized within twelve months from the Balance Sheet date are classified as current investments. Current investments are valued at lower of cost and market value, computed category-wise

e.g. quoted shares, unquoted shares, government securities and non government securities / bonds. The diminution in current investments is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss and appreciation, if any, is recognized at the time of sale. Long-term investments, including investments in subsidiaries, are valued at cost unless there is diminution, other than temporary, in their value. Diminution is considered other than temporary based on criteria that include the extent to which cost exceeds the market value, the duration of the market value decline and the financial health of and specific prospects of the issuer.

Investments, which are held as stock in trade as part of the business operations are valued in the same manner as are relatable to Current Investments.

i) The Cost is arrived at FIFO method and is inclusive of brokerage, transfer expenses and demat charges, if any. The fair value is arrived at with reference to the market value, if available, quotation in any stock exchange or any other available information to indicate a transaction between unrelated willing buyer and willing seller at arm’s length price.

ii) In case of unquoted investments, the fair value is arrived on the basis of breakup value as per latest available audited balance sheet of the investee company.

iii) Interest accrued and/or broken period interest paid on unsold securities is recognized as “Interest Accrued on Investment” under Other Current Assets.

(xi) Foreign currency transactions

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences arising on settlement of foreign currency transactions are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated at year-end rates and resultant gains/losses on foreign exchange translations other than in relation to acquisition of fixed assets and long term foreign currency monetary liabilities are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(xii) Current and deferred tax

Income-tax expense comprises current tax and deferred tax. Current tax expense is the amount of tax for the period determined in accordance with the income-tax law and deferred tax charge or credit reflects the tax effects of timing differences between accounting income and taxable income for the period. The deferred tax charge or credit and the corresponding deferred tax liabilities or assets are recognized using the tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that the assets can be realized in future; however, where there is unabsorbed depreciation or carried forward loss under taxation laws, deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is a virtual certainty of realization of such assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date and written down or written-up to reflect the amount that is reasonably/virtually certain (as the case may be) to be realized.

(xiii) Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets

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

The Company does not recognize assets which are of contingent nature until there is virtual certainty of reliability of such assets. However, if it has become virtually certain that an inflow of economic benefits will arise, asset and related income is recognized in the financial statements of the period in which the change occurs.

(xiv)Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of equity and dilutive potential shares outstanding during the year, except where the results would be anti-dilutive.

(xv) Operating leases

Lease payments under operating lease are recognized as an expense on a straight line basis over the lease term.

(xvi)Employee Stock Option Scheme (“ESOS”)

The Employees Stock Option Scheme (“the Scheme”) provides for grant of equity shares of the Company to whole-time directors and employees of the Company. The Scheme provides that employees are granted an option to subscribe to equity shares of the Company that vests in a graded manner. The options may be exercised within a specified period. The Company follows the intrinsic value method to account for its stock-based employee compensation plans. Compensation cost is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair market price of the underlying stock over the exercise price on the grant date. The fair market price is the closing price of the equity shares of the Company on the stock exchange/s on which the shares of the Company are listed, immediately prior to the date of the meeting of Compensation Committee of Board of Directors of the Company in which the options are granted. If the shares are listed on more than one stock exchange, then the stock exchange where there is highest trading volume on the said date is considered.

(xvii)Cash and Cash Equivalents

In the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, demand deposits with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

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Mar 31, 2014

(i) Basis of preparation

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, in accordance with the Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Standards prescribed under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, relevant pronouncements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (to the extent notified) and Companies Act, 1956 (to the extent applicable). Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy either to in use.

The financial statements have been prepared on the Revised Schedule VI of the Companies Act 1956. All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the Company''s normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Revised Schedule VI of the Companies Act, 1956. Previous year''s figures have been regrouped / reclassified wherever considered necessary.

(ii) Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Examples of such estimates include provision for assets and estimated useful life of fixed assets. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Adjustments as a result of differences between actual and estimates are made prospectively.

(iii) Current/Non-current classification

All assets and liabilities are classified as current and non-current.

i) Assets

An asset is classified as current when it satisfies any of the following criteria :

a. It is expected to be realized in, or is intended for sale or consumption in, the Company''s normal operating cycle;

b. It is held primarily for the purpose of being traded;

c. It is expected to be realized within 12 months after the reporting date; or

d. It is cash or cash equivalent unless it is restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date.

Current assets include the current portion of non- current financial assets. All other assets are classified as non-current.

ii) Liabilities

A liability is classified as current when it satisfied any of the following criteria :

a. It is expected to be settled in the Company''s normal operating cycle;

b. It is held primarily for the purpose of being traded;

c. It is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting date; or

d. The Company does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date.

Current liabilities includes current portion of non- current financial liabilities. All other liabilities are classified as non-current.

(iv) Revenue recognition

(a) Advisory and consultancy services: Fees is booked on the completion of task/project as per the terms of agreement. However, where the percentage of completion is significant enough to ascertain the outcome reliably, revenue is recognised to the extent it can be accurately measured.

(b) Broking activities: Income from broking on distribution operations is recognised on the closure of the issue of mutual funds, bonds, fixed deposits and other money market instruments. Income from equity stock broking operations is accrued on completion of transaction at the stock exchanges for commission from equity broking operations.

(c) In the case of trading in bonds, the profit /loss from the transaction is recognised on the closure of the deal and consequent physical delivery of the bond.

(d) Revenue on account of trading in shares is recognized on the basis of each trade executed at the stock exchange during the financial year.

(e) In respect of non delivery based transactions such as derivatives, the profit and loss is accounted for at the completion of each settlement, however in case of an open settlement the net result of transactions which are squared up on FIFO basis is recognized as Profit/Loss in the account.

(f) Depository income is accounted for on accrual basis.

(g) Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive the income is established.

(h) In the case of fixed income securities/deposits/ loan, interest is recognised on a time proportionate basis.

(i) In respect of other heads of income, the Company follows the practice of recognising income on accrual basis.

(v) Interest expense

Interest on borrowings is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable on the borrowings.

(vi) Expenditure

Expenses are recognised on accrual basis and provisions are made for all known losses and liabilities. Expenses incurred on behalf of other companies, in India, for sharing personnel, common services and facilities like premises, telephones etc, are allocated to them at cost and reduced from respective expenses.

Similarly, expense allocation received from other companies is included within respective expense classifications.

(vii) Employee benefits

The Company''s obligations towards various employee benefits have been recognized as follows :

(a) Short term benefits

All employee benefits payable/available within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as short-term employee benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages and bonus etc., are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which the employee renders the related service.

(b) Provident fund (Defined contribution plan) Provident fund is a defined contribution plan. The contributions towards provident fund which are being deposited with the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(c) Gratuity (Defined benefit plan)

Gratuity is defined benefit plan. The present value of obligations under such defined benefit plan is determined based on actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognizes each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measure each unit separately to build up the final obligation.

The obligation is measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows. The discount rates used for determining the present value of obligation under defined benefit plans, is based on the market yields on Government securities as at the balance sheet date, having maturity periods approximating to the terms of related obligations. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The Company makes contribution to an insurer managed funds for discharging its gratuity liability.

(d) Compensated absences (Other long-term benefits) The Company provides for leave encashment based on actuarial valuation using projected unit credit method in respect of past service. In respect of compensated absences arising during the tenure of service, the defined benefit obligation is

calculated taking into account the pattern of an ailment of leave. In respect of encashment of leave, the defined benefit is calculated taking into account all types of decrements and qualifying salary projected up to the assumed date of encashment. The valuation of leave encashment benefit is done as at the balance sheet date by an independent actuary. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(viii) Fixed assets

i) Tangible assets

Tangible assets are stated at the cost of acquisition or construction, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost comprises the purchase price and any attributable costs of bringing the assets to their working condition for intended use. Borrowing costs directly attributable to acquisition or construction of fixed assets, which necessarily take a substantial period of time to be ready for their intended use are capitalised as part of the cost of such assets to the extent they relate to the period till such assets are ready to be put to use.

Depreciation on tangible assets

(a) Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lease period as stated in the lease agreement or over the estimated useful life of the assets, whichever is shorter.

(b) Other assets are depreciated on straight-line method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 from the date of put to use until the date of sale.

(c) Depreciation on assets costing up to Rs. 5,000 are depreciated at the rate of 100% on pro-rata basis.

(d) Depreciation on additions to assets or on sale/ adjustment of assets is calculated pro-rata from the date of such addition or up to the date of such sale/adjustment.

(e) In view of management, the above reflects the estimated useful lives of the respective fixed assets.

ii) Intangible assets and its amortisation

Intangible assets are recorded at cost and are amortised over the period the Company expects to derive economic benefits from their use.

(ix) Impairment

The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated. For assets that are not yet available for use, the recoverable is estimated at each balance sheet date. An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable

amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset''s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

(x) Investments

Investments are classified into long-term investments and current investments based on intent of the management at the time of making the investment. Investment intended to be held for more than one year from the date such investments are made are classified as long-term investments. All long-term investments are classified as non-current investments in the Balance Sheet. The portions of long-term investments which are expected to be realised within twelve months from the Balance Sheet date are classified as current investments. Current investments are valued at lower of cost and market value, computed category-wise e.g. quoted shares, unquoted shares, government securities and non government securities/bonds. The diminution in current investments is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss and appreciation, if any, is recognised at the time of sale. Long-term investments, including investments in subsidiaries, are valued at cost unless there is diminution, other than temporary, in their value. Diminution is considered other than temporary based on criteria that include the extent to which cost exceeds the market value, the duration of the market value decline and the financial health of and specific prospects of the issuer.

Investments, which are held as stock in trade as part of the business operations are valued in the same manner as are relatable to Current Investments.

i) The Cost is arrived at FIFO method and is inclusive of brokerage, transfer expenses and demat charges, if any. The fair value is arrived at with reference to the market value, if available, quotation in any stock exchange or any other available information to indicate a transaction between unrelated willing buyer and willing seller at arms length price.

ii) In case of unquoted investments, the fair value is arrived on the basis of breakup value as per latest available audited balance sheet of the investee company.

iii) Interest accrued and/or broken period interest paid on unsold securities is recognized as "Interest Accrued on Investment" under Other Current Assets.

(xi) Foreign currency transactions

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences arising on settlement of foreign currency transactions are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Monetary assets and liabilities

denominated in foreign currency are translated at year- end rates and resultant gains/losses on foreign exchange translations other than in relation to acquisition of fixed assets and long term foreign currency monetary liabilities are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(xii) Current and deferred tax

Income-tax expense comprises current tax and deferred tax. Current tax expense is the amount of tax for the period determined in accordance with the income-tax law and deferred tax charge or credit reflects the tax effects of timing differences between accounting income and taxable income for the period. The deferred tax charge or credit and the corresponding deferred tax liabilities or assets are recognised using the tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that the assets can be realised in future; however, where there is unabsorbed depreciation or carried forward loss under taxation laws, deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is a virtual certainty of realisation of such assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date and written down or written-up to reflect the amount that is reasonably/ virtually certain (as the case may be) to be realised.

(xiii) Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets

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

The Company does not recognise assets which are of contingent nature until there is virtual certainty of realisability of such assets. However, if it has become virtually certain that an inflow of economic benefits will arise, asset and related income is recognised in the financial statements of the period in which the change occurs.

(xiv) Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of equity and dilutive potential shares outstanding during the year, except where the results would be anti-dilutive.

(xv) Operating leases

Lease payments under operating lease are recognised as an expense on a straight line basis over the lease term.

The Employees Stock Option Scheme ("the Scheme") provides for grant of equity shares of the Company to whole-time directors and employees of the Company. The Scheme provides that employees are granted an option to subscribe to equity shares of the Company that vests in a graded manner. The options may be exercised within a specified period. The Company follows the intrinsic value method to account for its stock-based employee compensation plans. Compensation cost is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair market price of the underlying stock over the exercise price on the grant date. The fair market

price is the closing price of the equity shares of the Company on the stock exchange/s on which the shares of the Company are listed, immediately prior to the date of the meeting of Compensation Committee of Board of Directors of the Company in which the options are granted. If the shares are listed on more than one stock exchange, then the stock exchange where there is highest trading volume on the said date is considered.

(xvii)Cash and Cash Equivalents

In the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, demand deposits with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Rights, preferences and restrictions attached to equity shares

The Company has only one class of shares referred to as equity shares having a par value Rs. 6 each. Each member of the Company has voting rights on a poll, in proportion to his share in the paid-up equity share capital. On show of hands every member present in person and being holders of equity shares shall have one vote.

Each shareholder is entitled to receive interim dividend when it is declared by the Board of Directors. The final dividend proposed by the Board of Directors are paid when approved by the shareholders at Annual General Meeting.

In the event of liquidation of the Company, the holders of the equity shares will be entitled to receive any of the remaining assets of the Company, after distribution of all preferential amounts. The distribution will be in proportion of the equity shares held by the shareholders.

The Company has instituted an Employee Stock Option Scheme in the year 2007, known as ''Employee Stock Option Scheme (''ESOS'' or ''Scheme'') 2007. This Scheme was adopted by the Board of Directors on 3 January 2008 and subsequently by shareholders of the Company on 4 March 2008, and is for issue of 4,500,000 options of the Company convertible into equal number of equity shares of the par value of Rs. 6 each. The scheme was further amended by the Board of Directors on 5 March 2010 and subsequently by shareholders of the Company on 13 April 2010 to increase number of options from 4,500,000 options to 15,000,000 options of the Company convertible into equal number of equity shares. A compensation committee comprising independent members of the Board of Directors administers the scheme. The Compensation Committee has framed various plan series under the scheme from time to time. All options had been granted at their intrinsic value defined under the SEBI guidelines.

The weighted average share price of options exercised under the scheme during the year ended 31 March 2012 was Rs.26.65. No options were exercised during the year ended 31 March 2014 and 31 March 2013.

Series-wise options outstanding as at 31 March 2014 and 31 March 2013 are summarized in the table mentioned below:

a) As at 31 March 2014, the Company had 2,751,000 (previous year 3,001,000) number of shares reserved for issue under employee stock option plans. Out of above 2,641,000 (previous year 2,727,664) employee stock options are vested and are exercisable at any point of time.

b) Since, no options were granted during the current financial year ended 31 March 2014 and previous year ended 31 Mach 2013, the disclosures relating to the weighted average fair value of the options granted, effect on compensation cost, proforma loss after tax, basic and diluted earnings per share and key assumptions like risk fee interest rate, expected life and expected volatility are not applicable.

Nature of security and terms of repayment of secured borrowings:

Nature of security

Term loan from others amounting to Rs. 186,973,619 (previous year Rs. 202,168,294) are secured by way of equitable mortgage of one of building owned by the Company. Further, the loan has also been guaranteed by Mr. Navjeet Singh Sobti, Executive Vice Chairman of the Company.

Terms of payment

Term loan is taken from financial institution and carries an interest rate of LIBOR minus 100 bps. The interest rate as at year end is 13.50% per annum (previous year 13.40%). The last installment would fall due on 10 July 2020. The loan is repayable in 120 equal monthly installments along with the interest. Loan amounting to Rs. 15,382,363 (previous year Rs. 13,656,258) repayable in next 12 months has been shown as current maturities of secured long-term borrowings in Note 2.9

Term loans from banks amounting to Rs. Nil (previous year Rs. 284,976) are secured against hypothecation of specific vehicles financed.

Loans are repayable in 36 equal monthly installments along with the interest and carries fixed interest rate from 9.08% to 13.75% per annum specific to the respective banks. The last installment would fall due on 15 July 2014. Loan amounting to Rs. 284,976 (previous year Rs. 1,390,724) repayable in next 12 months has been shown as current maturities of secured long-term borrowings in Note 2.9.

1 The Company has carried out computation of deferred tax in accordance with Accounting Standard 22 - Accounting for Taxes on Income notified in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006. Management is of the view that it is not virtually certain to realise the deferred tax assets arising on carried forward losses and unabsorbed depreciation. Accordingly, in the absence of virtual certainty deferred tax asset has not been recognised.

Bank overdrafts are for the working capital requirements of the Company and are secured by way of pledge of fixed deposits amounting to Rs. 25,000,000 with IDBI Bank Limited and Rs.15,000,000 with the Punjab National Bank Limited. The rate of interest is 11.00% per annum with both IDBI Bank Limited and Punjab National Bank Limited.

1 The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has issued an Office Memorandum dated 26 August 2008 which recommends that Micro and Small Enterprises should mention in their correspondence with their customers, the Entrepreneurs Memorandum number as allocated after filing of the Memorandum. Based on information received and available with the Company, there are no trade payables and other current liabilities payable to Micro and Small Enterprises as at 31 March 2014 and 31 March 2013.

1 There are no amounts due for payment to the Investor Education and Protection Fund under Section 205C of the Companies Act, 1956 as at the year end.

2 The balance includes salary payable amounting to Rs.13,265,931 (previous year Rs. 12,799,338).

1 During the year, the company disposed of its stake in one of its subsidiary, Almondz Insurance Brokers Private Limited (AIBPL) by sale of its entire shareholding of 918000 equity shares. The sale is in terms of the decision of the Board of Directors of the company in its meeting held on 11 November, 2012 and approval of Insurance Regulatory Authority of India (IRDA).

2 During the previous year the company acquired 80 % of holding in a company Skiffle Healthcare Services Limited (SHSL). As per accounting policy followed by the company, long term investments including investments in subsidiaries are valued at cost unless there is diminution, other than temporary, in their value. The diminution in value has not been provided as the same is considered to be temporary in view of initial stage of the project undertaken by SHSL.

1 The interest income on deposits pledged with banks/stock exchange has been included in operating income since the same is directly attributable to primary revenue generating operation of the company.

Earnings per share (EPS) are computed in accordance with AS 20—Earnings per Share by dividing the net profit after tax by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding for the period

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Mar 31, 2012

(i) Basis of preparation

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, in accordance with the Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Standards prescribed under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, relevant pronouncements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, as adopted consistently by the Company.

In preparation and presentation of these financial statements, the Company has adopted the Revised Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956. 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 disclosure made in the financial statements. 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 Revised Schedule VI of the Companies Act, 1956. Previous year's figures have been regrouped/reclassified to conform to the classification of assets and liabilities as at 31 March 2012.

(ii) Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Examples of such estimates include provision for assets and estimated useful life of fixed assets. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Adjustments as a result of differences between actual and estimates are made prospectively.

(iii) Revenue recognition

(a) Advisory and consultancy services: Fees is booked on the completion of task/project as per the terms of agreement. However, where the percentage of completion is significant enough to ascertain the outcome reliably, revenue is recognised to the extent it can be accurately measured.

(b) Broking activities: Income from broking on distribution operations is recognised on the closure of the issue of mutual funds, bonds, fixed deposits and other money market instruments. Income from equity stock broking operations is accrued on completion of transaction at the stock exchanges for commission from equity broking operations.

(c) In the case of trading in bonds, the profit/loss from the transaction is recognised on the closure of the deal and consequent physical delivery of the bond.

(d) Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive the income is established.

(e) In the case of fixed income securities/deposits, interest recognised on a time proportionate basis.

(f) In respect of other heads of income, the Company follows the practice of recognising income on accrual basis.

(iv) Interest expense

Interest on borrowings is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable on the borrowings.

(v) Expenditure

Expenses are recognised on accrual basis and provisions are made for all known losses and liabilities. Expenses incurred on behalf of other companies, in India, for sharing personnel, common services and facilities like premises, telephones, etc. are allocated to them at cost and reduced from respective expenses.

Similarly, expense allocation received from other companies is included within respective expense classifications.

(vi) Employee benefits

The Company's obligations towards various employee benefits have been recognised as follows :

(a) Short term benefits

All employee benefits payable/available within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as short-term employee benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages and bonus etc., are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which the employee renders the related service.

(b) Provident fund (Defined contribution plan) Provident fund is a defined contribution plan. The contribution towards provident fund which are being deposited with the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(c) Gratuity (Defined benefit plan)

Gratuity is defined benefit plan. The present value of obligations under such defined benefit plan is determined based on actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognises each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measure each unit separately to build up the final obligation.

The obligation is measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows. The discount rates used for determining the present value of obligation under defined benefit plans, is based on the market yields on Government securities as at the balance sheet date, having maturity periods approximating to the terms of related obligations. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

The Company makes contribution to an insurer managed funds for discharging its gratuity liability.

(d) Compensated absences (other long-term benefits) The Company provides for leave encashment based on actuarial valuation using projected unit credit method in respect of past service. In respect of compensated absences arising during the tenure of service, the defined benefit obligation is calculated taking into account the pattern of availment of leave. In respect of encashment of leave, the defined benefit is calculated taking into account all types of decrements and qualifying salary projected upto the assumed date of encashment. The valuation of leave encashment benefit is done as at the balance sheet date by an independent actuary. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(vii) Fixed assets Tangible assets

Tangible assets are stated at the cost of acquisition or construction, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost comprises the purchase price and any attributable costs of bringing the assets to their working condition for intended use. Borrowing costs directly attributable to acquisition or construction of fixed assets, which necessarily take a substantial period of time to be ready for their intended use are capitalised.

Depreciation on tangible assets

(a) Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lease period as stated in the lease agreement or over the estimated useful life of the assets, whichever is shorter.

(b) Other assets are depreciated on straight-line method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 from the date of put to use until the date of sale.

(c) Depreciation on assets costing up to Rs. 5,000 are depreciated at the rate of 100% on pro-rata basis.

(d) Depreciation on additions to assets or on sale/ adjustment of assets is calculated pro-rata from the date of such addition or up to the date of such sale/ adjustment.

(e) In view of management, the above reflects the estimated useful lives of the respective fixed assets.

Intangible assets and its amortisation

Intangible assets are recorded at cost and are amortised over the period the Company expects to derive economic benefits from their use.

(viii) Impairment

The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated. For assets that are not yet available for use, the recoverable is estimated at each balance sheet date. An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset's carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

(ix) Investments

Investments are classified into long-term investments and current investments based on intent of the management at the time of making the investment. Investment intended to be held for more than one year from the date such investments are made are classified as long-term investments. All long-term investments are classified as non-current investments in the Balance Sheet. The portions of long-term investments which are expected to be realised within twelve months from the Balance Sheet date are classified as current investments. Current investments are valued at lower of cost and market value, computed category-wise e.g. quoted shares, unquoted shares, government securities and non government securities/bonds. The diminution in current investments is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss and appreciation, if any, is recognised at the time of sale. Long-term investments, including investments in subsidiaries, are valued at cost unless there is diminution, other than temporary, in their value. Diminution is considered other than temporary based on criteria that include the extent to which cost exceeds the market value, the duration of the market value decline and the financial health of and specific prospects of the issuer.

(x) Foreign currency transactions

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. Exchange differences arising on settlement of foreign currency transactions are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated at year- end rates and resultant gains/losses on foreign exchange translations are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

(xi) Current and deferred tax

Income-tax expense comprises current tax and deferred tax. Current tax expense is the amount of tax for the period determined in accordance with the income-tax law and deferred tax charge or credit reflects the tax effects of timing differences between accounting income and taxable income for the period. The deferred tax charge or credit and the corresponding deferred tax liabilities or assets are recognised using the tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that the assets can be realised in future; however, where there is unabsorbed depreciation or carried forward loss under taxation laws, deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is a virtual certainty of realisation of such assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed as at each balance sheet date and written down or written-up to reflect the amount that is reasonably /virtually certain (as the case may be) to be realised.

(xii) Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets

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

The Company does not recognise assets which are of contingent nature until there is virtual certainty of realisability of such assets. However, if it has become virtually certain that an inflow of economic benefits will arise, asset and related income is recognised in the financial statements of the period in which the change occurs.

(xiii) Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of equity and dilutive potential shares outstanding during the year, except where the results would be anti-dilutive.

(xiv) Operating leases

Lease payments under operating lease are recognised as an expense on a straight line basis over the lease term.

(xv) Employee Stock Option Scheme ("ESOS")

The Employees Stock Option Scheme ("the Scheme") provides for grant of equity shares of the Company to whole-time directors and employees of the Company. The Scheme provides that employees are granted an option to subscribe to equity shares of the Company that vests in a graded manner. The options may be exercised within a specified period. The Company follows the intrinsic value method to account for its stock-based employee compensation plans. Compensation cost is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair market price of the underlying stock over the exercise price on the grant date. The fair market price is the closing price of the equity shares of the Company on the stock exchange/s on which the shares of the Company are listed, immediately prior to the date of the meeting of Compensation Committee of Board of Directors of the Company in which the options are granted. If the shares are listed on more than one stock exchange, then the stock exchange where there is highest trading volume on the said date is considered.

(xvi) Cash and Cash Equivalents

In the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, demand deposits with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

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Mar 31, 2011

(i) Basis of preparation

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, in accordance with the Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Standards prescribed under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, relevant pronouncements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, as adopted consistently by the Company.

(ii) Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Examples of such estimates include provision for assets and estimated useful life of fixed assets. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Adjustments as a result of differences between actual and estimates are made prospectively.

(iii) Revenue recognition

- Advisory and consultancy services : Fees is booked on the completion of task/project as per the terms of agreement. However, where the percentage of completion is significant enough to ascertain the outcome reliably, revenue is recognised to the extent it can be accurately measured.

- Broking activities : Income from broking on distribution operations is recognised on the closure of the issue of mutual funds, bonds, fixed deposits and other money market instruments. Income from equity stock broking operations is accrued on completion of transaction at the stock exchanges for commission from equity broking operations.

- In the case of trading in bonds, the profit/loss from the transaction is recognised on the closure of the deal and consequent physical delivery of the bond.

- Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive the income is established.

- In the case of fixed income securities/deposits, interest is recognised on a time proportionate basis.

- In respect of other heads of income, the Company follows the practice of recognising income on accrual basis.

(iv) Interest expense

Interest on borrowing is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable on the borrowing.

(v) Expenditure

Expenses are recognised on accrual basis and provisions are made for all known losses and liabilities. Expenses incurred on behalf of other companies, in India, for sharing personnel, common services and facilities like premises, telephones, etc., are allocated to them at cost and reduced from expenses. Similarly, expense allocation received from other companies is included within respective expense classifications.

(vi) Retirements benefits

The Company''s obligations towards various employee benefits have been recognised as follows :

(a) Short term benefits

All employee benefits payable / available within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as short-term employee benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages and bonus etc., are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account in the period in which the employee renders the related service.

(b) Provident fund (Defined contribution plan) Provident fund is a defined contribution plan. The contribution towards provident fund which are being deposited with the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner and are charged to the Profit and loss account.

(c) Gratuity (Defined benefit plan)

Gratuity is defined benefit plan. The present value of obligations under such defined benefit plan is determined based on actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognises each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measure each unit separately to build up the final obligation.

The gratuity trust invests the contribution in insurer managed scheme. Yearly contributions to the Gratuity Trust are charged to the Profit and Loss Account.

The obligation is measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows. The discount rates used for determining the present value of obligation under defined benefit plans, is based on the market yields on Government securities as at the balance sheet date, having maturity periods approximating to the terms of related obligations. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised immediately in the profit and loss account.

(d) Compensated absences (other long - term benefits) The Company provides for leave encashment based on actuarial valuation using projected unit credit method in respect of past service. In respect of compensated absences arising during the tenure of service, the defined benefit obligation is calculated taking into account the pattern of availment of leave. In respect of encashment of leave, the defined benefit is calculated taking into account all types of decrements and qualifying salary projected upto the assumed date of encashment. The valuation of leave encashment benefit is done as at the balance sheet date by an independent actuary. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in the profit and loss account.

(vii) Fixed assets

Fixed assets are stated at the cost of acquisition or construction, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost comprises the purchase price and any attributable costs of bringing the assets to their working condition for intended use. Borrowing costs directly attributable to acquisition or construction of fixed assets, which necessarily take a substantial period of time to be ready for their intended use are capitalized. Advances paid towards acquisition of fixed assets and cost of assets not ready for use before the year end, are disclosed as capital work in progress.

(viii) Impairment

The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated. For assets that are not yet available for use, the recoverable is estimated at each balance sheet date. An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the profit and loss account. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset''s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

(ix) Depreciation and amortisation

(a) Leasehold improvements are amortised over the lease period as stated in the lease agreement or over the estimated useful life, whichever is shorter.

(b) Other assets are depreciated on straight-line method at rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 from the date of put to use until the date of sale.

(c) Depreciation on assets costing up to Rs. 5,000 are depreciated at the rate of 100% on pro-rata basis.

(d) Depreciation on additions to assets or on sale / adjustment of assets is calculated pro-rata from the date of such addition or up to the date of such sale / adjustment.

(e) Intangible assets are recorded at cost and amortised over the period the Company expects to derive economic benefits from their use.

(x) Investments

Investments are classified into long-term investments and current investments based on intent of the management at the time of making the investment. Investments intended to be held for more than one year are classified as long- term investments. Current investments are valued at lower of cost and market value, computed category-wise e.g. quoted shares, unquoted shares, government securities and non government securities / bonds. The diminution in current investments is charged to the profit and loss account; appreciation, if any, is recognised at the time of sale. Long-term investments, including investments in subsidiaries, are valued at cost unless there is diminution, other than temporary, in their value. Diminution is considered other than temporary based on criteria that include the extent to which cost exceeds the market value, the duration of the market value decline and the financial health of and specific prospects of the issuer.

(xi) Foreign currency transactions

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. Exchange differences arising on settlement of foreign currency transactions are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated at year end rates and resultant gains / losses on foreign exchange translations are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.

(xii) Taxation

Income - tax expense comprises current tax and deferred tax. Current tax expense is the amount of tax for the period determined in accordance with the income-tax law and deferred tax charge or credit reflects the tax effects of timing differences between accounting income and taxable income for the period. The deferred tax charge or credit and the corresponding deferred tax liabilities or assets are recognised using the tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that the assets can be realised in future; however, where there is unabsorbed depreciation or carried forward loss under taxation laws, deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is a virtual certainty of realisation of such assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed as at each balance sheet date and written down or written-up to reflect the amount that is reasonably / virtually certain (as the case may be) to be realised.

(xiii) Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets

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

The Company does not recognise assets which are of contingent nature until there is virtual certainty of realisability of such assets. However, if it has become virtually certain that an inflow of economic benefits will arise, asset and related income is recognised in the financial statements of the period in which the change occurs.

(xiv) Earnings per share

Basic earning per share is computed using the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of equity and dilutive potential shares outstanding during the year, except where the results would be anti-dilutive.

(xv) Operating leases

Lease payments under operating lease are recognised as an expense on a straight line basis over the lease term.

(xvi) Employee Stock Option Scheme ("ESOS")

The Employees Stock Option Scheme ("the Scheme") provides for grant of equity shares of the Company to wholetime directors and employees of the Company. The Scheme provides that employees are granted an option to subscribe to equity shares of the Company that vests in a graded manner. The options may be exercised within a specified period. The Company follows the intrinsic value method to account for its stock-based employee compensation plans. Compensation cost is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair market price of the underlying stock over the exercise price on the grant date. The fair market price is the closing price of the equity shares of the Company on the stock exchange/ s on which the shares of the Company are listed, immediately prior to the date of the meeting of Compensation Committee of Board of Directors of the Company in which the options are granted. If the shares are listed on more than one stock exchange, then the stock exchange where there is highest trading volume on the said date is considered. Since the exercise price of the Company''s stock options are equal to fair market price on the aforesaid date, there is no compensation cost under the intrinsic value method.

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Mar 31, 2010

(i) Basis of preparation

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, in accordance with the Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Standards prescribed under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, relevant pronouncements of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, as adopted consistently by the Company.

(ii) Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Examples of such estimates include provision for assets and estimated useful life of fixed assets. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Adjustments as a result of differences between actual and estimates are made prospectively.

(iii) Revenue recognition

- Advisory and consultancy services : Fees is booked on the completion of task/project as per the terms of agreement. However, where the percentage of completion is significant enough to ascertain the outcome reliably, revenue is recognised to the extent it can be accurately measured.

- Broking activities : Income from broking on distribution operations is recognised on the closure of the issue of mutual funds, bonds, fixed deposits and other money market instruments. Income from equity stock broking operations is accrued on completion of transaction at the stock exchanges for commission from equity broking operations.

- In the case of trading in bonds, the profit/ loss from the transaction is recognised on the closure of the deal and consequent physical delivery of the bond.

- Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive the income is established

- In the case of fixed income securities/ deposits, interest is recognised on a time proportionate basis.

- In respect of other heads of income, the Company follows the practice of recognising income on accrual basis.

(iv) Interest expense

Interest on borrowing is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable on the borrowing.

(v) Expenditure

Expenses are recognised on accrual basis and provisions are made for all known losses and liabilities. Expenses incurred on behalf of other companies, in India, for sharing personnel, common services and facilities like premises, telephones, etc. are allocated to them at cost and reduced from expenses. Similarly, expense allocation received from other companies is included within respective expense classifications.

(vi) Retirements benefits

The Company’s obligations towards various employee benefits have been recognised as follows :

(a) Short term benefits

All employee benefits payable / available within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as short-term employee benefits. Benefits such as salaries, wages and bonus etc., are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account in the period in which the employee renders the related service.

(b) Provident fund (Defined contribution plan) Provident fund is a defined contribution plans. The contribution towards provident fund which are being deposited with the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner and are charged to the Profit and loss account.

(c) Gratuity (Defined benefit plan)

Gratuity is defined benefit plan. The present value of obligations under such defined benefit plan is determined based on actuarial valuation carried out by an independent actuary using the Projected Unit Credit Method, which recognises each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measure each unit separately to build up the final obligation.

The gratuity trust invests the contribution in insurer managed scheme. Yearly contributions to the Gratuity Trust are charged to the Profit and Loss Account.

The obligation is measured at the present value of estimated future cash flows. The discount rates used for determining the present value of obligation under defined benefit plans, is based on the market yields on Government securities as at the balance sheet date, having maturity periods approximating to the terms of related obligations. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised immediately in the profit and loss account.

(d) Compensated absences (other long - term benefits) The Company provides for leave encashment based on actuarial valuation using projected unit credit method in respect of past service. In respect of compensated absences arising during the tenure of service, the defined benefit obligation is calculated taking into account the pattern of availment of leave. In respect of encashment of leave, the defined benefit is calculated taking into account all types of decrements and qualifying salary projected upto the assumed date of encashment. The valuation of leave encashment benefit is done as at the balance sheet date by an independent actuary. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in the profit and loss account.

(vii) Fixed assets

Fixed assets are stated at the cost of acquisition or construction, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost comprises the purchase price and any attributable costs of bringing the assets to their working condition for intended use. Borrowing costs directly attributable to acquisition or construction of fixed assets, which necessarily take a substantial period of time to be ready for their intended use are capitalized. Advances paid towards acquisition of fixed assets and cost of assets not ready for use before the year end, are disclosed as capital work in progress.

(viii) Impairment

The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated. For assets that are not yet available for use, the recoverable is estimated at each balance sheet date. An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the profit and loss account. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

(ix) Depreciation and amortisation

(a) Leasehold improvements are amortised over the lease period as stated in the lease agreement or over the estimated useful life, whichever is shorter.

(b) Other assets are depreciated on straight-line method at rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 from the date of put to use until the date of sale.

(c) Depreciation on assets costing up to Rs. 5,000 are depreciated at the rate of 100% on pro-rata basis.

(d) Depreciation on additions to assets or on sale/ adjustment of assets is calculated pro-rata from the date of such addition or up to the date of such sale/ adjustment.

(e) Intangible assets are recorded at cost and amortised over the period the Company expects to derive economic benefits from their use.

(x) Investments

Investments are classified into long-term investments and current investments based on intent of the management at the time of making the investment. Investments intended to be held for more than one year are classified as long- term investments. Current investments are valued at lower of cost and market value, computed category-wise e.g. quoted shares, unquoted shares, government securities and non government securities/bonds. The diminution in current investments is charged to the profit and loss account; appreciation, if any, is recognised at the time of sale. Long-term investments, including

investments in subsidiaries, are valued at cost unless there is diminution, other than temporary, in their value. Diminution is considered other than temporary based on criteria that include the extent to which cost exceeds the market value, the duration of the market value decline and the financial health of and specific prospects of the issuer.

(xi) Foreign currency transactions

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. Exchange differences arising on settlement of foreign currency transactions are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated at year end rates and resultant gains/losses on foreign exchange translations are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.

(xii) Taxation

Income - tax expense comprises current tax and deferred tax. Current tax expense is the amount of tax for the period determined in accordance with the income-tax law and deferred tax charge or credit reflects the tax effects of timing differences between accounting income and taxable income for the period. The deferred tax charge or credit and the corresponding deferred tax liabilities or assets are recognised using the tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that the assets can be realised in future; however, where there is unabsorbed depreciation or carried forward loss under taxation laws, deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is a virtual certainty of realisation of such assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed as at each balance sheet date and written down or written-up to reflect the amount that is reasonably/virtually certain (as the case may be) to be realised.

(xiii) Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets

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

The Company does not recognise assets which are of contingent nature until there is virtual certainty of realisability of such assets. However, if it has become virtually certain that an inflow of economic benefits will arise, asset and related income is recognised in the financial statements of the period in which the change occurs.

(xiv) Earnings per share

Basic earning per share is computed using the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of equity and dilutive potential shares outstanding during the year, except where the results would be anti-dilutive.

(xv) Operating leases

Lease payments under operating lease are recognised as an expense on a straight line basis over the lease term.

(xvi) Employee Stock Option Scheme (“ESOS”)

The Employees Stock Option Scheme (“the Scheme”) provides for grant of equity shares of the Company to wholetime directors and employees of the Company. The Scheme provides that employees are granted an option to subscribe to equity shares of the Company that vests in a graded manner. The options may be exercised within a specified period. The Company follows the intrinsic value method to account for its stock-based employee compensation plans. Compensation cost is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair market price of the underlying stock over the exercise price on the grant date. The fair market price is the closing price of the equity shares of the Company on the stock exchange/ s on which the shares of the Company are listed, immediately prior to the date of the meeting of Compensation Committee of Board of Directors of the Company in which the options are granted. If the shares are listed on more than one stock exchange, then the stock exchange where there is highest trading volume on the said date is considered. Since the exercise price of the Company’s stock options are equal to fair market price on the aforesaid date, there is no compensation cost under the intrinsic value method.