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Accounting Policies of Amforge Industries Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2015

(i) Method of Accounting

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention as a going concern and on accrual basis, except for claims receivable / payable, which are accounted if there are no significant uncertainties.

(ii) Use of Estimates

The preparation of 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, Income and Expenditure and disclosure of contingent Liabilities at the date of the Financial Statements. Although these estimates are based upon management''s best knowledge of current events and actions, actual result could differ from these estimates.

(iii) Fixed Assets and Depreciation Tangible Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost. The Company capitalizes all costs relating to acquisition and installation of fixed assets. Depreciation on the fixed assets is charged on straight-line method at the rates and in the manner prescribed under Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013.

(iv) Investments

Non current investments are stated at cost. Provision is made for diminution in the value of long term investment if such diminution is perceived as permanent in nature.

Current Investments are stated at lower of cost or market value, whichever is lower to the Company.

(v) Borrowing Cost

All borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the year in which they are incurred.

(vi) Foreign Currency Transactions

Foreign currency current assets and liabilities outstanding at the year-end are restated at the year-end rates. Loss or gain arising on such re-statement is recognized in the Profit and Loss Account.

Exchange difference arising on translation of foreign currency loans availed for acquisition of fixed assets is adjusted in the carrying amount of the respective fixed assets and in respect of others, such exchange difference is recognized as income or expense in the period in which they arise. In respect of transactions covered by forward contracts, the difference between the contract rate and the spot rate on the date of transaction is charged to the Profit and Loss Account over the period of the contract.

(vii) Revenue Recognition

All income and expenses are accounted for on accrual basis.

(viii) Cash and Cash Equivalents

In the Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand, demand deposits worth banks, with original maturities of three months or less.

(ix) Provisions and Contingent Liabilities

A provision is made based on a reliable estimate when it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle an obligation and in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made. Provision is not discounted and is determined based on best estimate required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.

(x) Contingent Liabilities are disclosed in respect of:

Possible obligations that arise from past events but their existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the company or

Any present obligation, where it is not probable that an outflow or resources embodying economic benefit will be required to settle the obligations or a reliable estimate of the amount of obligation cannot be made.

However, in situations where the likelihood of an outflow or resources is assessed to be remote, no disclosure is made as such items not in the nature of contingent liabilities.

(xi) Leases

Operating Leases - Rentals are accounted as income on a straight line basis with reference to lease terms and other considerations.

(xii) Earning per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing the net profit after tax attributable to equity share holders for the year, with the weighted number of equity shares outstanding during the year.

(xiii) Retirement Benefits

(a) Short Term Employee Benefits

Short Term Employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as short term employee benefits and are recognized in the period in which the employee renders related service.

(b) Post Employment benefits (defined benefit plans)

The employee''s gratuity scheme is a defined post employment benefit plan. The plan is managed by Trust and the Liability for gratuity is funded with an approved gratuity fund. The company makes annual contribution to the trust and the present value of the obligation under such defined plan is determined at each balance sheet date based on actuarial valuation using projected unit credit method. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in the Profit & Loss Account.

(c) Defined Contribution Plan

The company makes contributions to the provident fund, a defined contribution plan in which both the employees and the company make monthly contributions as specified percentage of the salary (at present 12% of basic salary). The contributions are paid to the statutory authorities and the company recognizes such contribution as expense of the year in which the liability is incurred.

(d) Other Long Term Employee benefits / Termination benefits

The company does not have any long term employee benefits as well as termination benefit other than as disclosed above.

(xiv) Taxation

Provision for Income Tax comprises of current tax and deferred tax charge or release. Deferred tax Asset is recognized, subject to consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being difference between taxable and accounting income / expenditure that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period(s). The management is of the opinion that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which, such deferred tax assets will be realized.


Mar 31, 2014

(i) Method of Accounting

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention as a going concern and on accrual basis, except for claims receivable/payable, which are accounted if there are no significant uncertainties.

(ii) Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Fixed assets are stated at cost. The Company capitalizes all costs relating to acquisition and installation of fixed assets. Depreciation on the fixed assets is charged on straight-line method at the rates and in the manner prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

Free hold land is stated at cost.

(iii) Investments

Long term investments are stated at cost. Provision is made for diminution in the value of long term investment if such diminution is perceived as permanent in nature.

Current Investments are stated at lower of cost or market value, whichever is lower to the Company.

(iv) Inventories

All Inventories are valued at cost. Cost is reckoned on "FIFO" basis.

(v) Foreign Currency Transactions

Foreign currency current assets and liabilities outstanding at the year-end are restated at the year- end rates. Loss or gain arising on such re-statement is recognized in the Profit and Loss Account.

Exchange difference arising on translation of foreign currency loans availed for acquisition of fixed assets is adjusted in the carrying amount of the respective fixed assets and in respect of others, such exchange difference is recognized as income or expense in the period in which they arise. In respect of transactions covered by forward contracts, the difference between the contract rate and the spot rate on the date of transaction is charged to the Profit and Loss Account over the period of the contract.

(vi) Sales

Sales are exclusive of excise duty and Value Added Tax (VAT).

(vii) Retirement Benefits

(a) Short Term Employee Benefits

Short Term Employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as short term employee benefits and are recognized in the period in which the employee renders related service.

(b) Post Employment benefits (defined benefit plans)

The employee''s gratuity scheme is a defined post employment benefit plan. The plan is managed by Trust and the Liability for gratuity is funded with an approved gratuity fund. The company makes annual contribution to the trust and the present value of the obligation under such defined plan is determined at each balance sheet date based on actuarial valuation using projected unit credit method. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in the Profit & Loss Account.

(c ) Defined Contribution Plan

The company makes contributions to the provident fund, a defined contribution plan in which both the employees and the company make monthly contributions as specified percentage of the salary (at present 12% of basic salary). The contributions are paid to the statutory authorities and the company recognizes such contribution as expense of the year in which the liability is incurred.

(d) Other Long Term Employee benefits / Termination benefits

The company does not have any long term employee benefits as well as termination benefit other than as disclosed above.

(viii) Taxation

Provision for Income Tax comprises of current tax and deferred tax charge or release. Deferred tax Asset is recognized, subject to consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being difference between taxable and accounting income / expenditure that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period(s). The management is of the opinion that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which, such deferred tax assets will be realized.


Mar 31, 2012

(i) Method of Accounting:

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention as a going concern and on accrual basis, except for claims receivable/payable, which are accounted if there are no significant uncertainties.

(ii) Fixed Assets and Depreciation:

Fixed assets are stated at cost. The Company capitalizes all costs relating to acquisition and installation of fixed assets. Depreciation on the fixed assets is charged on straight-line method at the rates and in the manner prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

Free hold land is stated at cost. Cost of leasehold land is amortized over the period of lease.

(iii) Investments:

Long term investments are stated at cost. Provision is made for diminution in the value of long term investment if such diminution is perceived as permanent in nature.

Current Investments are stated at lower of cost or market value, whichever is lower to the Company.

(iv) Inventories:

Raw Material & Components, Stores and Spares, Die Steel Blocks are valued at cost. Cost is reckoned on "FIFO" basis.

Work in Progress is valued at estimated cost based on cost incurred till the completion of different stages.

Finished Goods are valued at lower of cost or net realizable value. Costs are considered including all Direct and Indirect expenses incurred till the stage of Completion of Production.

Dies are valued at cost, less amortization/write offs based on expected life and usage till the year end.

(v) Foreign Currency Transactions:

Foreign currency, current assets and liabilities outstanding at the year-end are restated at the year- end rates. Loss or gain arising on such re-statement is recognized in the Profit and Loss Account.

Exchange difference arising on translation of foreign currency loans availed for acquisition of fixed assets is adjusted in the carrying amount of the respective fixed assets and in respect of others, such exchange difference is recognized as income or expense in the period in which they arise. In respect of transactions covered by forward contracts, the difference between the contract rate and the spot rate on the date of transaction is charged to the Profit and Loss Account over the period of the contract.

(vi) Sales:

Sales are inclusive of excise duty but exclude Value Added Tax (VAT).

Domestic sales are accounted on the basis of dispatch from the factories. Export sales are accounted on the basis of the date of Bills of Lading.

(vii) Export Benefits:

In respect of exports, where duty paid/indigenous material has been used in anticipation of receipt of duty free material subsequently imported under the Advance License Scheme, the excess cost of duty paid/indigenous material over the cost of duty free material is credited to Profit and Loss Account in the year of exports; and is charged to revenue when such duty free material is consumed.

In respect of exports made under Duty Entitlement Pass Book Scheme, the eligible benefits at notified rates are credited to the Profit & Loss Account in the year of export; and charged to revenue when these benefits are utilized for imports or are sold.

(viii) Retirement Benefits:

(a) Short Term Employee Benefits

Short Term Employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as short term employee benefits and are recognized in the period in which the employee renders related service.

(b) Post Employment benefits (defined benefit plans)

The employee's gratuity scheme is a defined post employment benefit plan. The plan is managed by Trust and the Liability for gratuity is funded with an approved gratuity fund. The company makes annual contribution to the trust and the present value of the obligation under such defined plan is determined at each balance sheet date based on actuarial valuation using projected unit credit method. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in the Profit & Loss Account.

(c) Defined Contribution Plan

The company makes contributions to the provident fund, a defined contribution plan in which both the employees and the company make monthly contributions as specified percentage of the salary (at present 12% of basic salary). The contributions are paid to the statutory authorities and the company recognizes such contribution as expense of the year in which the liability is incurred.

(d) Other Long Term Employee benefits/Termination benefits

The company does not have any long term employee benefits as well as termination benefit other than as disclosed above.

(ix) Taxation:

Provision for Income Tax comprises of current tax and deferred tax charge or release. Deferred tax Asset is recognized, subject to consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being difference between taxable and accounting income/expenditure that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period(s). The management is of the opinion that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which, such deferred tax assets will be realized.


Mar 31, 2010

(i) Method of Accounting

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention as a going concern and on accrual basis, except for claims receivable/payable, which are accounted if there are no significant uncertainties.

(ii) Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Fixed assets are stated at cost. The Company capitalizes all costs relating to acquisition and installation of fixed assets. Depreciation on the fixed assets is charged on straight-line method at the rates and in the manner prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. Free hold land is stated at cost. Cost of leasehold land is amortized over the period of lease.

(iii) Investments

Long term investments are stated at cost. Provision is made for diminution in the value of long term investment if such diminution is perceived as permanent in nature. Current Investments are stated at lower of cost or market value, whichever is lower to the Company.

(iv) Inventories

Raw Material & Components, Stores and Spares, Die Steel Blocks are valued at cost. Cost is reckoned on "FIFO" basis.

Work in Progress is valued at estimated cost based on cost incurred till the completion of different stages.

Finished Goods are valued at lower of cost or net realizable value. Costs are considered including all Direct and Indirect expenses incurred till the stage of Completion of Production.

Dies are valued at cost, less amortization / write offs based on expected life and usage till the year end.

(v) Foreign Currency Transactions

Foreign currency current assets and liabilities outstanding at the year-end are restated at the year-end rates. Loss or gain arising on such re-statement is recognized in the Profit and Loss Account.

Exchange difference arising on translation of foreign currency loans availed for acquisition of fixed assets is adjusted in the carrying amount of the respective fixed assets and in respect of others, such exchange difference is recognized as income or expense in the period in which they arise. In respect of transactions covered by forward contracts, the difference between the contract rate and the spot rate on the date of transaction is charged to the Profit and Loss Account over the period of the contract.

(vi) Sales

Sales are inclusive of excise duty but exclude sales tax.

Domestic sales are accounted on the basis of dispatch from the factories. Export sales are accounted on the basis of the date of Bills of Lading.

(vii) Export Benefits

In respect of exports, where duty paid/indigenous material has been used in anticipation of receipt of duty free material subsequently imported under the Advance License Scheme, the excess cost of duty paid/indigenous material over the cost of duty free material is credited to Profit and Loss Account in the year of exports; and is charged to revenue when such duty free material is consumed.

In respect of exports made under Duty Entitlement Pass Book Scheme, the eligible benefits at notified rates are credited to the Profit & Loss Account in the year of export; and charged to revenue when these benefits are utilized for imports or are sold.

(viii) Retirement Benefits

(a) Short Term Employee Benefits

Short Term Employee benefits payable wholly within twelve months of rendering the service are classified as short term employee benefits and are recognized in the period in which the employee renders related service.

(b) Post Employment benefits (defined benefit plans)

The employees gratuity scheme is a defined post employment benefit plan. The plan is managed by Trust and the Liability for gratuity is funded with an approved gratuity fund. The company makes annual contribution to the trust and the present value of the obligation under such defined plan is determined at each balance sheet date based on actuarial valuation using projected unit credit method. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in the Profit & Loss Account.

(c) Defined Contribution Plan

The company makes contributions to the provident fund, a defined contribution plan in which both the employees and the company make monthly contributions as specified percentage of the salary (at present 12% of basic salary). The contributions are paid to the statutory authorities and the company recognizes such contribution as expense of the year in which the liability is incurred.

(d) Other Long Term Employee benefits / Termination benefits

The company does not have any long term employee benefits as well as termination benefit other than as disclosed above.

(ix) Taxation

Provision for Income Tax comprises of current tax and deferred tax charge or release. Deferred tax Asset is recognized, subject to consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being difference between taxable and accounting income / expenditure that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period(s). The management is of the opinion that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which, such deferred tax assets will be realized.

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