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Mar 31, 2016

1. CORPOATE INFORMATION

Camson Seeds Limited (''the Company'') is in the field of under taking production, cultivation, processing or otherwise creation and supply of quality seeds for enhancing agricultural, floriculture, forestry, horticultural productivity and animal husbandry in the country and carry on the business of farming, production, harvesting, procurement, grading, pooling, handling, marketing, agriculture and horticulture in all their respective farms and branches. Dealing in all kinds of agricultural, horticultural and farm produce and products including seeds, plants, flowers, vegetables, fruits and preparation of any nature and description.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES :

2.1 Basis for preparation of financial statements:

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian 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 provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the 2013 Act") / Companies Act, 1956 ("the 1956 Act"), as applicable. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are consistent with those followed in the previous year.

2.2 Use of estimates:

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions considered in the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) and the reported income and expenses during the year. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ due to these estimates and the differences between the actual results and the estimates are recognized in the periods in which the results are known / materialize.

2.3 Inventories:

a. Inventories comprises of foundation seeds / nucleus seeds, Packing Materials and Finished Goods.

b. Cost of inventories comprises of cost of purchase, cost of conversion and other cost incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.

c. The method of valuation of various categories of inventories is as follows:

i) Stock in trade, raw materials, and packing materials are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value on Weighted Average Cost basis. Materials and other items held for use in the production of inventories are written down below cost if the resulting finished products are not expected to be sold at or above cost.

Packing materials are valued at FIFO basis till previous year. In the current year it has been valued at weighted average cost basis and the impact of change in valuation is not material.

ii) Finished Goods are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost includes direct materials and labour expenses and apportionment of manufacturing overheads based on normal operating capacity.

iii) Foundation seeds which are meant for production are valued at cost

2.4 Cash and cash equivalents (for purposes of Cash flow statement):

Cash comprises cash on hand and demand deposits with banks. Cash equivalents are short-term balances (with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition), highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.

2.5 Cash flow statement:

Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit / (loss) before extraordinary items and tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of non-cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of the Company are segregated based on the available information.

2.6 Depreciation / Amortization:

a. Tangible assets:

I) Tangible assets are stated at cost of acquisition (including incidental expenses), less accumulated depreciation.

ii) Assets held for sale or disposals are stated at the lower of their net book value and net realizable value.

b. Depreciation on Tangible assets

Depreciation on tangible assets is charged on Straight Line Method (SLM) as per the useful lives prescribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 except for following assets in respect of which useful life is taken as estimated by the management based on the actual usage pattern of the assets.

I) The Nangal lease hold land cost has been amortized over period of 95 years

ii) The Aligarh lease hold land cost has been amortized over period of 30 years

iii) The Hyderabad lease hold cost has been amortized over period of 5 years

iv) Depreciation on additions/deletions during the year has been provided for on pro-rata basis. Assets purchased/installed during the year costing less than Rs.5,000/- each are fully depreciated.

c. Intangible assets:

Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment loss, if any.

d. Amortization of Intangible assets:

I) Intangible assets comprises of computer software which is amortized over the estimated useful life. The maximum period for such amortization is taken as 36 months based on management''s estimates of useful life.

ii) Intangible assets are depreciated over the license period or estimated useful life in the range of 3 to 6 years, whichever is lower.

2.7 Revenue Recognition:

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

a. Sale of Goods:

Sales are recognized, net of returns and trade discounts, on transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer, which generally coincides with the delivery of goods to customers. Sales include excise duty but exclude sales tax and value added tax.

2.8 Other income

Interest income is accounted on accrual taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.

2.9 Fixed Assets (Tangible/Intangible Assets)

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any. The cost of fixed assets comprises its purchase price net of any trade discounts and rebates, any import duties and other taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable from the tax authorities), any directly attributable expenditure on making the asset ready for its intended use, other incidental expenses and interest on borrowings attributable to acquisition of qualifying fixed assets up to the date the asset is ready for its intended use. Capital Work-in Progress comprises cost of fixed assets that are not yet ready for their intended use as at the balance sheet date. Intangible assets are recorded at the consideration paid for their acquisition.

2.10 Foreign currency transactions and translations

Transactions in foreign currencies entered into by the Company are accounted at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction or at rates that closely approximate the rate at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are restated at the exchange rate prevalent on the Balance Sheet date and gain/ loss on such restatement is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

2.11 Investments:

Investments that are readily realizable and intended to be held for not more than a year are classified as current investments. All other investments are classified as long-term investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value determined on an individual investment basis. Costs of investments include acquisition charges such as brokerage, fees and duties. Long term investments are carried individually at cost less provision for diminution other than temporary in the value of such investment.

2.12 Employee Benefits:

Employee benefits include provident fund, employee state insurance scheme, and gratuity fund and compensated absences.

Defined contribution plans:

Contribution to provident fund and employee state insurance scheme by the entities in the Group are considered as defined contribution plans and are charged as an expense based on the amount of contribution required to be made and when services are rendered by the employees.

Defined benefit plans:

For defined benefit plans in the form of gratuity fund(unfunded) the cost of providing benefits is determined using the Projected Unit Credit method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at each Balance Sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in the Company statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which they occur. Past service cost is recognized immediately to the extent that the benefits are already vested and otherwise is amortized on a straight-line basis over the average period until the benefits become vested. The retirement benefit obligation recognized in the Company Balance Sheet represents the present value of the defined benefit obligation as adjusted for unrecognized past service cost, as reduced by the fair value of scheme assets. Any asset resulting from this calculation is limited to past service cost, plus the present value of available refunds and reductions in future contributions to the schemes.

Short Term Employee Benefits:

The undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expected to be paid in exchange for the services rendered by employees are recognized during the year when the employees render the service. These benefits include performance incentive and compensated absences which are expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employee renders the related service.

The cost of short-term compensated absences is accounted as under:

a. in case of accumulated compensated absences, when employees render the services that increase their entitlement of future compensated absences; and

b. in case of non-accumulating compensated absences, when the absences occur.

Lone term Employee Benefits:

Compensated absences which are not expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employee renders the related service are recognized as a liability at the present value of the defined benefit obligation as at the Balance Sheet date less the fair value of the plan assets out of which the obligations are expected to be settled.

2.13 Borrowing Costs:

Borrowing costs include interest, amortization of ancillary costs incurred and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost. Costs in connection with the borrowing of funds to the extent not directly related to the acquisition of qualifying assets are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss over the tenure of the loan. Borrowing costs, allocated to and utilized for qualifying assets, pertaining to the period from commencement of activities relating to construction / development of the qualifying asset up to the date of capitalization of such asset are added to the cost of the assets. Capitalization of borrowing costs is suspended and charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss during extended periods when active development activity on the qualifying assets is interrupted.

2.14 Leases:

Assets acquired on lease where a significant portion of the risks and rewards of the ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating lease. Lease rentals are charged off to the Statement of Profit and Loss on straight line basis on the lease term as incurred.

2.15 Earnings per Share:

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the profit / (loss) after tax (including the post-tax effect of extraordinary items, if any) by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.

2.16 Taxation:

a. Current Tax:

Current tax is the amount of tax payable on the taxable income for the year as determined in accordance with the applicable tax rates and the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and other applicable tax laws.

b. Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT):

Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) paid in accordance with the tax laws, which gives future economic benefits in the form of adjustment to future income tax liability, is considered as an asset if there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax. Accordingly, MAT is recognized as an asset in the Balance Sheet when it is highly probable that future economic benefit associated with it will flow to the Company.

2.17 Research And Development:

Revenue expenditure pertaining to research is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss. Development costs of products are also charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss unless a product''s technical feasibility has been established, in which case such expenditure is capitalized. The amount capitalized comprises expenditure that can be directly attributed or allocated on a reasonable and consistent basis to creating, producing and making the asset ready for its intended use. Fixed assets utilized for research and development are capitalized and depreciated in accordance with the policies stated for Fixed Assets.

2.18 Impairment of Assets:

The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date if there is any indication of impairment of the carrying amount of the Company''s assets. If any indication exists, the recoverable amount of such assets is estimated. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying amount of the assets exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is greater of the net selling price or value in use. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs.

2.19 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 (excluding retirement benefits) are not discounted to their present value and are determined based on the best 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 best estimates. Contingent liabilities are disclosed in the Notes. Contingent assets are not recognized in the financial statements.

2.20 Operating Cycle:

All assets and liabilities have been classified as current and non-current as per the company''s normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the schedule III of the Companies Act 2013. Based on the nature of service/ operations. The company has ascertained it''s operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current and noncurrent classification of assets and liabilities.


Mar 31, 2015

1.1 Corporate information:

Camson Seeds Limited (''the Company'') is a public limited company domiciled in India and was incorporated on July 4, 2013 under the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 with the primary objective to carry out business of bio technology focused on cultivation of hybrid seeds for the agricultural markets.

Significant Accounting Policies:

1.2 Basis of preparation:

The Company has prepared these financial statements to comply in all material aspects with the accounting standards notified under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, read together with rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. In accordance with first proviso to section 129(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, the items contained in the enclosed financial statements are in accordance with the Accounting Standards.

All assets and liabilities have been classified as current and non-current as per the company''s normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the schedule III of the Companies Act 2013. Based on the nature of service/ operations. The company has ascertained it''s operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current and non-current classification of assets and liabilities.

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of financial statements are consistent with those of previous year.

1.3 Use of estimates:

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires the 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 reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period. Such estimates are on a reasonable and prudent basis taking into account all available information. Actual results could differ from estimates. Differences are recognized in the year in which the results are ascertained. Differences on account of revision of estimates, actual outcome and existing estimates are recognized prospectively once such results are known / materialized in accordance with the requirements of the respective accounting standard as may be applicable.

1.4 Fixed Assets:

(i) Tangible assets:

The fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any. Cost comprises of all expenses incurred in bringing the assets to its present location including installation and commissioning expenses. The indirect expenditure incurred during the recommencement period is allocated proportionately over the cost of the relevant assets.

Subsequent expenditure related to an item of fixed asset is added to its book value only if it increase the future benefit from the existing asset beyond its previously assessed standard of performance. All other expenses on existing fixed assets, including day to day repair and maintenance expenditure and cost of replacing parts, are charged to the statement of profit and loss for the period during which such expenses are incurred.

(ii) Intangible assets:

(a) Intangible assets are recognized if they are separately identifiable and the Company expects to receive the future economic benefits arising out of them. Such assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment if any.

(b) The product development cost incurred on development of new product are recognized as fixed asset (Intangible work in progress) when feasibility has been established, the company has committed technical, financial & other resources to complete the development and it is probable that the assets will generate probable future benefits. On completion of development such costs are disclosed as intangible assets.

1.5 Depreciation \ Amortization:

(i) Depreciation on tangible assets is charged on Straight Line Method (SLM) in accordance with the useful lives specified in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 on a pro-rata basis. Depreciation on additions/deletions during the year has been provided for on pro-rata basis. Assets purchased/installed during the year costing less than Rs.5,000/- each are fully depreciated.

(ii) Intangible assets are amortized over the license period or estimated useful life in the range of 3 to 6 years, whichever is lower. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the period of lease. Land development cost is being amortized over 10 years and product development costs are amortized over period of 84 months.

1.6 Impairment:

The Company assesses at each balance sheet whether there is any indication that assets may be impaired. If any such indications exist, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the assets or the cash-generating unit and if the same is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognized in the profit and loss account. If at the balance sheet date there is an indication that if a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the assets are reflected at the carrying cost or recoverable amount whichever lesser, provided carrying amount is considered had there been no impairment loss in the prior period.

1.7 Revenue recognition:

Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the benefits will flow to the company and the revenue can be reliably measured.

a) Sale of goods: Revenue from sale of goods is recognized when significant risk and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer which generally coincides with dispatch of goods to the customer and when there is no significant uncertainty regarding the consideration that will be derived from the sale of goods.

b) Interest income: Interest is recognized on a time proportionate basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.

1.8 Research and Development:

Revenue expenditure is charged to statement of profit and loss in the year which it is occurred.

1.9 Borrowing costs:

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition and construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of the cost of the asset up to the date such is ready for its intended use. Other borrowing costs are charged to the statement of profit and loss in the year in which they are incurred.

1.10 Investment:

Investments that are readily realizable and intended to be held for not more than a year are classified as current investments. All other investments are classified as long term investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value determined on an individual investment basis. Long term investments are carried at cost, except for other than temporary diminution in value, if any, are provided for.

1.11 Foreign Currency transaction:

Transaction in foreign currencies entered into by the company are accounted at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction or at rates that closely approximate the rate at the date of transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are restated at the exchange rate prevalent on balance sheet date and gain/loss on such restatement is charged to the statement of profit and loss.

1.12 Accounting for leases:

Lease Rentals in respect of assets taken on ''Operating Lease'' are charged to profit and loss account on the basis of underlying agreements.

1.13 Inventories:

(i) Inventories comprises of raw materials, stores, spares and consumables, packing materials, work-in process including foundation seeds and finished goods.

(ii) Cost of inventories compromises of cost of purchase, cost of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.

(iii) The method of valuation of various categories of inventories is as follows:

(a) Stock in trade, raw materials, stores, spares, consumables and packing materials are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value on FIFO basis. Materials and other items held for use in production of inventories are written down below cost if the resulting finished products are not expected to be sold at or above cost.

(b) Finished goods and work-in-progress are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost includes direct materials and labour expenses and apportion of manufacturing overheads based on normal operating capacity determined using the retail method. Cost also includes a portion of research expenses which in the opinion of the management attribute to the development of these seeds.

(c) Foundation seeds which are meant for production are valued at cost.

1.14 Taxes on income:

(i) Provision for Current tax is made on the basis of taxable profits computed for the current accounting period (reporting period) in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 1961.

(ii) Deferred Tax is calculated at the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted as of the Balance Sheet date and is recognized on timing differences that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized on carry forward of unabsorbed depreciation and tax losses only if there is virtual certainty that such deferred tax assets can be realized against future taxable income. Other deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent there is a reasonable certainty of realization in future.

(iii) The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date. The company writes-down the carrying amount of deferred tax asset to the extent that it is no longer reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case may be, that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which deferred tax asset can be realized. Any such write-down is reversed to the extent that it becomes reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case may be, that sufficient future taxable income will be available.

(iv) Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to set-off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.

1.15 Earnings Per Share:

a) Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net profit for the period attributable to equity shareholders (after deducting preference dividends and attributable taxes) by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.

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

1.16 Provisions:

A provision is recognized when the Company has a present obligation as a result of past event 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 present value and are determined as best estimates required settling the obligation at the Balance Sheet date.

1.17 Contingent liabilities & Contingent Assets:

Contingent Liabilities are disclosed by way of notes to accounts in case of:

(i) A present obligation arising from past events, when it is not probable that as outflow of resources will be required to settle that obligation;

(ii) A present obligation when no reliable estimate is possible; and

(iii) A possible obligation arising from past events where the probability of outflow of resources is remote.

(iv) Contingent Assets are not recognized in the financial statements.

1.18 Cash and cash equivalents:

Cash and cash equivalents for the purposes of cash flow statement comprise cash at bank, cash in hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less


Mar 31, 2014

1.1 Corporate information:

Camson Seeds Limited (‘the Company’) is a public limited company domiciled in India and was incorporated on July 4, 2013 under the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 with the primary objective to carry out business of bio technology focused on cultivation of hybrid seeds for the agricultural markets.

Significant Accounting Policies:

1.2 Basis of preparation:

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India, on the basis of going concern under the historical cost convention and also on accrual basis. These financial statements comply, in all material aspects, with the provisions of Companies Act 1956 and the Companies Act 2013 (to the extent applicable) and also accounting standards prescribed by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules 2006, which continue to be applicable in respect of section 133 of the Companies Act 2013 in terms of General Circular 15/2013 dated September 13, 2013 of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

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 to the Companies Act, 1956 notified by MCA vide its notification no. 447(E) dated February 28, 2011. Based on the nature of products and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realization in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as less than 12 months for the purpose of current or non-current classification of assets and liabilities.

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of financial statements are consistent with those of previous year.

1.3 Use of estimates:

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires the 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 reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period. Such estimates are on a reasonable and prudent basis taking into account all available information. Actual results could differ from estimates. Differences are recognized in the year in which the results are ascertained. Differences on account of revision of estimates, actual outcome and existing estimates are recognized prospectively once such results are known / materialized in accordance with the requirements of the respective accounting standard as may be applicable.

1.4 Fixed Assets:

(i) Tangible assets:

The fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment, if any. Cost comprises of all expenses incurred in bringing the assets to its present location including installation and commissioning expenses. The indirect expenditure incurred during the recommencement period is allocated proportionately over the cost of the relevant assets.

Subsequent expenditure related to an item of fixed asset is added to its book value only if it increase the future benefit from the existing asset beyond its previously assessed standard of performance. All other expenses on existing fixed assets, including day to day repair and maintenance expenditure and cost of replacing parts, are charged to the statement of profit and loss for the period during which such expenses are incurred.

(ii) Intangible assets:

(a) Intangible assets are recognized if they are separately identifiable and the Company expects to receive the future economic benefits arising out of them. Such assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment if any.

(b) The product development cost incurred on development of new product are recognized as fixed asset (Intangible work in progress) when feasibility has been established, the company has committed technical, financial & other resources to complete the development and it is probable that the assets will generate probable future benefits. On completion of development such costs are disclosed as intangible assets.

1.5 Depreciation \ Amortization:

(i) The Company provides depreciation on fixed assets on Straight Line Method at the rates and in the manner prescribed in Schedule XIV of Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on additions/deletions has been provided for on pro-rate basis. Assets purchased /installed during the year costing less than Rs.5000/- each are fully depreciated.

(ii) Intangible assets are amortized over the license period or estimated useful life in the range of 3 to 6 years, whichever is lower. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the period of lease. Land development cost is being amortized over 10 years and product development costs are amortized over period of 84 months.

1.6 Impairment:

The Company assesses at each balance sheet whether there is any indication that assets may be impaired. If any such indications exist, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the assets or the cash-generating unit and if the same is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognized in the profit and loss account. If at the balance sheet date there is an indication that if a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the assets are reflected at the carrying cost or recoverable amount whichever lesser, provided carrying amount is considered had there been no impairment loss in the prior period.

1.7 Revenue recognition:

Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the benefits will flow to the company and the revenue can be reliably measured.

a) Sale of goods: Revenue from sale of goods is recognized when significant risk and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer which generally coincides with dispatch of goods to the customer and when there is no significant uncertainty regarding the consideration that will be derived from the sale of goods.

b) Interest income: Interest is recognized on a time proportionate basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the rate applicable.

1.8 Research and Development

Revenue expenditure is charged to statement of profit and loss in the year which it is occurred.

1.9 Borrowing costs:

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition and construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of the cost of the asset up to the date such is ready for its intended use. Other borrowing costs are charged to the statement of profit and loss in the year in which they are incurred.

1.10 Investment:

Investments that are readily realizable and intended to be held for not more than a year are classified as current investments. All other investments are classified as long term investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value determined on an individual investment basis. Long term investments are carried at cost, except for other than temporary diminution in value, if any, are provided for.

1.1 1 Foreign Currency transaction:

Transaction in foreign currencies entered into by the company are accounted at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction or at rates that closely approximate the rate at the date of transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are restated at the exchange rate prevalent on balance sheet date and gain/loss on such restatement is charged to the statement of profit and loss.

1.12 Accounting for leases:

Lease Rentals in respect of assets taken on ‘Operating Lease’ are charged to profit and loss account on the basis of underlying agreements.

1.13 Inventories:

(i) Inventories comprises of raw materials, stores, spares and consumables, packing materials, work-in process including foundation seeds and finished goods.

(ii) Cost of inventories compromises of cost of purchase, cost of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.

(iii) The method of valuation of various categories of inventories is as follows:

(a) Stock in trade, raw materials, stores, spares, consumables and packing materials are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value on FIFO basis. Materials and other items held for use in production of inventories are written down below cost if the resulting finished products are not expected to be sold at or above cost.

(b) Finished goods and work-in-progress are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost includes direct materials and labour expenses and apportion of manufacturing overheads based on normal operating capacity determined using the retail method. Cost also includes a portion of research expenses which in the opinion of the management attribute to the development of these seeds.

(c) Foundation seeds which are meant for production are valued at cost

1.14 Taxes on income:

(i) Provision for Current tax is made on the basis of taxable profits computed for the current accounting period (reporting period) in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 1961.

(ii) Deferred Tax is calculated at the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted as of the Balance Sheet date and is recognized on timing differences that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized on carry forward of unabsorbed depreciation and tax losses only if there is virtual certainty that such deferred tax assets can be realized against future taxable income. Other deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent there is a reasonable certainty of realization in future.

(iii) The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date. The company writes-down the carrying amount of deferred tax asset to the extent that it is no longer reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case may be, that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which deferred tax asset can be realized. Any such write-down is reversed to the extent that it becomes reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case may be, that sufficient future taxable income will be available.

(iv) Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to set-off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.

1.15 Earnings Per Share:

a) Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net profit for the period attributable to equity shareholders (after deducting preference dividends and attributable taxes) by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.

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

1.16 Provisions:

A provision is recognized when the Company has a present obligation as a result of past event 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 present value and are determined as best estimates required settling the obligation at the Balance Sheet date.

1.17 Contingent liabilities & Contingent Assets:

Contingent Liabilities are disclosed by way of notes to accounts in case of:

(i) A present obligation arising from past events, when it is not probable that as outflow of resources will be required to settle that obligation;

(ii) A present obligation when no reliable estimate is possible; and

(iii) A possible obligation arising from past events where the probability of outflow of resources is remote.

(iv) Contingent Assets are not recognized in the financial statements.

1.18 Cash and cash equivalents:

Cash and cash equivalents for the purposes of cash flow statement comprise cash at bank, cash in hand, demand deposits with banks and other short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less.

7.5 Employee Benefits:

The Company does not have any employee. Accordingly, no disclosure in terms of AS 15 (Revised) on the Employee Benefits is required.

7.6 Disclosure under MSME Development Act 2006:

The Company has not received intimation from any ‘enterprise’ regarding its status under Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006 and therefore no disclosure under the said Act is considered necessary.

7.7 Related Party Disclosure:

Names of related parties and related party relationship-where control exists

Entities under the significant control \ influence of Directors \ Shareholders

Camson Bio Technologies Limited Camson Agro Products Private Limited Camson Firm Management Venture LLP Camson Agri Venture Pvt. Ltd.

Individuals \ Entities having significant influence

Mr. Dhirendra Kumar Mr. Asish Yadav

7.8 This being the first year of the company, the accounts have been drawn from July 4, 2013 to March 31, 2014 and therefore no corresponding figures for the previous year have been given. Also the loss is for the period from July 4, 2013 to March 31, 2014.

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