Accounting Policies of Amarnath Securities Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2015

A. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements:

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") to comply with the Accounting Standards Specified under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and the relevant provision of the Companies Act, 2013/ Companies Act, 1956, as applicable. The statements have been prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are consistent with those followed in the previous year

b. Use of Estimates:

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies, reported balances of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as on the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Management believes that the estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Any difference between the actual results and estimates are recognized in the period in which the results are known / materialize. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognized prospectively in the current and future periods.

c. Fixed Assets:

Tangible assets are stated at cost of acquisition / construction less accumulated depreciation, amortization and accumulated impairment losses, if any.

Cost of fixed assets includes non - refundable taxes and duties, borrowing cost directly attributable to the qualifying asset and any directly attributable costs for bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use.

d. Depreciation/Amortization:

Depreciation is provided using written down value method at the rates prescribed under Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 adopting the useful life for assets as specified therein and reckoning the residual value at 5% of the original cost of the asset.

e. Investments:

a) Investments are classified into current and long-term investments.

b) Investments that are readily realizable and intended to be held for not more than a year from the date on which such investments are made are classified as current investments. All other investments are classified as long-term investments.

c) Current investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value (net asset value in case of units of mutual fund) determined on category wise basis. Long term investments are carried at cost. However, provision for diminution in value of long term investments is made to recognize a decline, other than temporary, on an individual investment basis. Investments in liquid mutual funds are classified as cash and cash equivalents.

d) The cost of investments comprises purchase price and directly attributable acquisition charges such as brokerage, fees and duties.

e) Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. In determining the holding cost of investments and the gain or loss on sale of investments, the Weighted Average method is followed.

f. Revenue Recognition:

a) Income from financing transaction is accounted for on basis of internal Rate of Return method

b) All other incomes are accounted for on accrual basis.

g. Borrowing Costs:

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or development of a qualifying asset are capitalized as part of the cost of the respective asset till such time the asset is ready for its intended use or sale. A qualifying asset is an asset which necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest, exchange difference arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are treated as an adjustment to the borrowing cost and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds.

h. Taxes on Income:

a) Tax expenses comprise of current tax, deferred tax charge or credit and adjustments of taxes for earlier years.

b) Provision for current tax is made as per the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961.

c) Deferred tax charge or credit reflects the impact of current year timing differences between taxable income and accounting income for the year and reversal of timing differences of earlier years and are measured based on the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. In situations where the Company has unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward tax losses, all deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that they can be realized against future taxable profits. Deferred tax assets are reviewed for the appropriateness of their respective carrying amounts at each balance sheet date. At each balance sheet date the Company re-assesses unrecognized deferred tax assets. It recognizes unrecognized deferred tax assets to the extent that it has become reasonably/ virtually certain as the case may be that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized.

i. Cash and Cash Equivalents:

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, bank balances, deposits with banks (other than on lien) and all short term highly liquid investments / mutual funds that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

j. Cash Flow Statement:

Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, where by net profit before tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of a non-cash nature, any deferrals or accruals of past or future operating cash receipts or payments and item of income or expenses associated with investing or financing cash flows. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities are segregated.

k. Earnings per share:

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss after tax for the year attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. The number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share comprises the weighted average number of shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share and also the weighted average number of shares which could have been issued on conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.

l. Provisions and Contingent liabilities:

A provision is recognized when the Company has a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions are not discounted to thier present value and are determined based on management's estimate required to settle the obligation at the Balance Sheet date. These are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current management estimates. Provisions are recognized in the financial statements in respect of present probable obligations, for amounts which can be reliably estimated.

Contingent Liabilities are disclosed in respect of possible obligations that arise from past events, whose existence would be confirmed by the occurrence or non occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company.

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Mar 31, 2014

A. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements:

The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") under the historical cost convention on the accrual basis. GAAP comprises mandatory accounting standards as specified in the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 prescribed by the Central Government, relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 (to the extent applicable), the Companies Act, 2013 (to the extent notified) and guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India. As clarified by General Circular No. 08/2014 dated 4th April 2014 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2014 have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act, 1956. 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 hitherto in use.

b. Presentation and Disclosure of Financial Statements:

All assets and liabilities have been classified as current & non-current as per Company''s normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Revised Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956.

Based on the nature of products / services and time between acquisition of assets for processing / rendering of services and their realization in cash and cash equivalents, operating cycle is less than 12 months however for the purpose of current/non-current classification of assets & liabilities period of 12 months has been considered as its operating cycle.

c. Use of Estimates:

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies, reported balances of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as on the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Management believes that the estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Any difference between the actual results and estimates are recognized in the period in which the results are known / materialize. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognized prospectively in the current and future periods.

d. Fixed Assets:

Tangible assets are stated at cost of acquisition / construction less accumulated depreciation, amortization and accumulated impairment losses, if any.

Cost of fixed assets includes non - refundable taxes and duties, borrowing cost directly attributable to the qualifying asset and any directly attributable costs for bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use

e. Depreciation/Amortization:

Depreciation is provided using written down value method on pro-rata basis at the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 except in respect of the following assets, which are depreciated at higher rates than the rates specified in the schedule XIV consequent to management''s estimate of useful life of the asset.

f. Investments:

a) Investments are classified into current and long-term investments.

b) Investments that are readily realizable and intended to be held for not more than a year from the date on which such investments are made are classified as current investments. All other investments are classified as long-term investments.

c) Current investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value (net asset value in case of units of mutual fund) determined on category wise basis. Long term investments are carried at cost. However, provision for diminution in value of long term investments is made to recognize a decline, other than temporary, on an individual investment basis. Investments in liquid mutual funds are classified as cash and cash equivalents.

d) The cost of investments comprises purchase price and directly attributable acquisition charges such as brokerage, fees and duties.

e) Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. In determining the holding cost of investments and the gain or loss on sale of investments, the Weighted Average method is followed.

g. Revenue Recognition:

a) Income from financing transaction is accounted for on basis of internal Rate of Return method

b) All other incomes are accounted for on accrual basis.

h. Borrowing Costs:

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or development of a qualifying asset are capitalized as part of the cost of the respective asset till such time the asset is ready for its intended use or sale. A qualifying asset is an asset which necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest, exchange difference arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are treated as an adjustment to the borrowing cost and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds.

i. Taxes on Income:

a) Tax expenses comprise of current tax, deferred tax charge or credit and adjustments of taxes for earlier years.

b) Provision for current tax is made as per the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961.

c) Deferred tax charge or credit reflects the impact of current year timing differences between taxable income and accounting income for the year and reversal of timing differences of earlier years and are measured based on the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. In situations where the Company has unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward tax losses, all deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that they can be realized against future taxable profits. Deferred tax assets are reviewed for the appropriateness of their respective carrying amounts at each balance sheet date. At each balance sheet date the Company re-assesses unrecognized deferred tax assets. It recognizes unrecognized deferred tax assets to the extent that it has become reasonably/ virtually certain as the case may be that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized.

j. Cash and Cash Equivalents:

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, bank balances, deposits with banks (other than on lien) and all short term highly liquid investments / mutual funds that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

k. Cash Flow Statement:

Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, where by net profit before tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of a non-cash nature, any deferrals or accruals of past or future operating cash receipts or payments and item of income or expenses associated with investing or financing cash flows. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities are segregated.

l. Earnings per share:

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss after tax for the year attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. The number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share comprises the weighted average number of shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share and also the weighted average number of shares which could have been issued on conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.

m. Provisions and Contingent liabilities:

A provision is recognized when the Company has a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions are not discounted to thier present value and are determined based on management''s estimate required to settle the obligation at the Balance Sheet date. These are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current management estimates. Provisions are recognized in the financial statements in respect of present probable obligations, for amounts which can be reliably estimated.

Contingent Liabilities are disclosed in respect of possible obligations that arise from past events, whose existence would be confirmed by the occurrence or non occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company.

Notes:

(i) Rights, Preferences and Restrictions attached to equity shares:

a) Right to receive dividend as may be approved by the Board of Directors / Annual General Meeting.

b) The equity shares are not repayable except in the case of a buy back, reduction of capital or winding up in terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

c) Every member of the Company holding equity shares has a right to attend the General Meeting of the Company and has a right to speak and on a show of hands, has one vote if he is present and on a poll shall have the right to vote in proportion to his share of the paid- up capital of the Company

(ii) Reconciliation of the number of shares and amount outstanding at the beginning and at the end of the reporting period:

(iv) Aggregate number of equity shares allotted as fully paid up pursuant to contract(s) without payment being received in cash, bonus shares and shares bought back for the period of 5 years immediately preceding the Balance Sheet date:

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Mar 31, 2013

A. Basis of accounting and preparation of financial statements

Thefinancial statements which have been prepared under the historical cost convention on the accrual basis ofaccounting, are in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 (the ‘Act’) and comply in all material aspects with Accounting Standards prescribed by the Central Government, in accordance with the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules 2006, to the extent applicable.

b. Use of estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts ofassets and liabilities, disclosure ofcontingent liabilities as at the date of financial statements and the reported amount of revenue and expenses during the reporting year. Key estimates include estimate of useful life of fixed assets, unbilled revenue, income tax and future obligations under employee retirement benefit plans. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates will be recognizedprospectively in the current andfuture periods.

c. Fixed assets

"Fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition, less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes inward freight, duties, taxes, and incidental expenses related to acquisition and installation up to the point the asset is ready for its intended use.Capital work in progress represents expenditure incurred in respect of capital projects under development and are carried at cost. Intangible assets under development represents expenditure incurred in respect of computer software under development and are carried at cost.Cost includes related acquisition expenses, construction cost, borrowing costs capitalized and other direct expenditure."

d. Depreciation

Depreciation on Fixed Assets is provided on the Written Down Value (W.D.V.) Method at the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV ofthe Companies Act, 1956, on pro-rata basis.

e. Revenue recognition

"i. Revenuefrom sales of SharesThe Company sales in the domestic market"

ii. Interest and other income are accountedfor on accrual basis except where the receipt of income is uncertain in which case it is accountedfor on receipt basis.

f. Accounting of Investment

Investment that are readily realisable and intended to be heldfor not more than a year are classified as current investment. All other investment are classified as long term investment. Current investment are valued at lower of cost or realisable value determined on individual basis. Long term investment are stated at cost less provision, ifany, for decline other than temporary in their value.

g. Taxation Current tax

Provision for current tax is recognized based on the estimated tax liability computed after taking credit for allowances and exemptions in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 1961.

h. Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss after tax for the year attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. The number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share comprises the weighted average number of shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share and also the weighted average number of shares which could have been issued on conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.

i. Provisions and Contingent liabilities

A provision is recognized when the Company has a present obligation as a result ofpast events and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions are not discounted to thierpresent value and are determined based on management''s estimate required to settle the obligation at the Balance Sheet date. These are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current management estimates. Provisions are recognized in the financial statements in respect ofpresent probable obligations, for amounts which can be reliably estimated. Contingent Liabilities are disclosed in respect of possible obligations that arise from past events, whose existence would be confirmed by the occurrence or non occurrence ofone or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control ofthe Company.

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Mar 31, 2012

A) Basis of accounting and preparation of financial statements

The financial statements which have been prepared under the historical cost convention on the accrual basis of accounting, are in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 (the ‘Act'') and comply in all material aspects with Accounting Standards prescribed by the Central Government, in accordance with the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules 2006, to the extent applicable.

b) Use of estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of financial statements and the reported amount of revenue and expenses during the reporting year. Key estimates include estimate of useful life of fixed assets, unbilled revenue, income tax and future obligations under employee retirement benefit plans. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates will be recognized prospectively in the current and future periods.

c) Fixed assets

"Fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition, less accumulated depreciation. Cost includes inward freight, duties, taxes, and incidental expenses related to acquisition and installation up to the point the asset is ready for its intended use.

Capital work in progress represents expenditure incurred in respect of capital projects under development and are carried at cost. Intangible assets under development represents expenditure incurred in respect of computer software under development and are carried at cost.

Cost includes related acquisition expenses, construction cost, borrowing costs capitalized and other direct expenditure."

d) Depreciation

Depreciation on Fixed Assets is provided on the Written Down Value (W.D.V.) Method at the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956, on pro-rata basis.

e) Revenue recognition

"i. Revenue from sales of Shares

The Company sales in the domestic market"

ii. Interest and other income are accounted for on accrual basis except where the receipt of income is uncertain in which case it is accounted for on receipt basis.

f) Accounting of Investment

Investment that are readily realisable and intended to be held for not more than a year are classified as current investment. All other investment are classified as long term investment. Current investment are valued at lower of cost or realisable value determined on individual basis. Long term investment are stated at cost less provision, if any, for decline other than temporary in their value.

g) Taxation

"Current tax

Provision for current tax is recognized based on the estimated tax liability computed after taking credit for allowances and exemptions in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 1961.

h) Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss after tax for the year attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. The number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share comprises the weighted average number of shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share and also the weighted average number of shares which could have been issued on conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.

i) Provisions and Contingent liabilities

"A provision is recognized when the Company has a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions are not discounted to their present value and are determined based on management''s estimate required to settle the obligation at the Balance Sheet date. These are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current management estimates. Provisions are recognized in the financial statements in respect of present probable obligations, for amounts which can be reliably estimated.

Contingent Liabilities are disclosed in respect of possible obligations that arise from past events, whose existence would be confirmed by the occurrence or non occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company."