Accounting Policies of Carnation Industries Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2015

A. Accounting Convention

The accounts are prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 ('Act') and mandatory accounting standards as prescribed under section 133 of the Act read with Rule, 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014 except otherwise stated.

All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the company's normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Schedule-Ill to the Companies Act, 2013 based on the time taken between the acquisition of the assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents and the nature of other receivables, the company expects its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current and non-current classification of assets and liabilities.

B. Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The cost represents the cost of acquisition inclusive of duties & taxes which are not recoverable, incidental expenses, erection / commissioning expenses and interest etc. upto the date the assets is put to use.

Software expected to provide future enduring economic benefits is stated at cost less amortization. All upgradation / enhancements are charged off as revenue expenditure unless they bring significant additional benefits.

C. Depreciation/Amortisation

i) Depreciation on tangible assets is provided on the straight line method over the useful lifes of assets as specified in the schedule II to the Companies Act 2013.

ii) Depreciation on fixed assets added / disposed off during the year is provided on prorata basis.

iii) Assets having useful life of less than 12 months are fully charged to revenue in the year of purchase.

iv) Intangible Assets -

Computer Software is normally amortised over its useful life of 3 years as estimated by the management. Computer Software acquired but not found suitable is fully amortised in the year of acquisition. Licences representing right to use are amortised over a period of 3 years.

D. Impairment

Cash generating units/assets are assessed for possible impairment at each Balance Sheet date based on external and internal sources of information. Impairment losses, if, any are recognised as an expenses in statement of Protit and Loss.

E. Investments

Long term investments are carried at cost less provisions for permanent diminution in value of such investments.

F. Inventories

i) Raw material, Consumable stores, Spares, Power & Fuels and Packing Materials are valued at cost on FIFO basis. Inventories of Rejected/Scrapped finished goods are treated as raw materials and valued at current Market Price.

ii) Finished goods are valued at cost or net realisable value whichever is lower. Cost is determined on average cost basis including proportionate fixed manufacturing overheads based on actual capacity.

G. Foreign Currency Transaction (other than for Fixed Assets)

Export Sales in Foreign Currency are accounted at the Exchange rates prevailing on the date of negotiation of export documents by bank or at the exchange rates under the related forward exchange contracts. Receivable & Payables not covered by forward exchange contracts are translated at year end exchange rates or at the amounts which is likely to be realised from and the gains / losses so determined and also the realised exchange gains/ losses are recognised in the Statement of Protit and Loss.

H. Cenvat

Central Excise Duty and Service Tax credit on purchase of Raw Materials, Consumables and Capital Goods and on services received are deducted from the cost of such materials, consumables, capital goods and services.

I. Value Added Tax

Input tax credit on purchase of Raw Materials, Consumables and Capital Goods are deducted from the cost of such materials and capital goods.

J. Export Benefit

Export Incentives which are in the nature of post realisation benefit are recognised on the basis of the claim made till the date of financial statements are approved and to the extent of certainty of collection and export incentives which are in the nature of pre realisation benefit recognised in the year of export irrespective of actual realisation.

K. Gratuity & Encashment of Leave

The Gratuity and Encashment of Leave are provided on Actuarial Valuation as required under AS-15.

L. Bonus

Bonus is provided for on the basis of liability incurred.

M. Taxes on Income

In case of the Company, provision for tax is made for current and deferred taxes. Current Tax is provided on the taxable income under the applicable tax laws and tax rates. Deferred tax assets and liabilities arising on account of timing differences, which are capable of reversal in subsequent period are recognised under the tax laws and tax rates which have been or subsequently enacted.

Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets will be realized. In case of carry forward of unabsorbed depreciation and tax losses, deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is "virtual certainity" that such deferred tax assets can be realised against future taxable profits.

N. Interest and Finance Charges

Interest and Finance Charges charged to Statement of Profit & Loss include interest and bank charges on bank borrowings, short term and long term and discounting of inland, foreign L/Cs including those in favour of bankers. Interest on negotiation of Purchases/Sale documents are charged to revenue account on the basis of recognition of Purchases/Sale. Interest attributable to qualifying assets only in specific borrowing cases are capitalised as cost of assets.

O. Purchases

Purchases are inclusive of carriage charged by the suppliers in their invoices.

P. Segment Reporting Policies

The Company is engaged in the manufacture of Castings & M.S. products which are subject to the same risk & returns and hence there is one primary segment. The analysis of geographical segments is based on the areas in which the Company operates.

Q. Subsidies

Government subsidies are accounted when there is no reasonable doubt of collection.

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Mar 31, 2014

A. Accounting Convention

The accounts are prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and mandatory accounting standards issued by the Companies Accounting Standards Rules, 2006 except otherwise stated.

All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non- current as per the Company''s normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Schedule-VI to the Companies Act, 1956 based on the time taken between the acquisition of the assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents and the nature of other receivables, the company expects its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current and non- current classification of assets and liabilities.

B. Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The cost represents the cost of acquisition inclusive of duties & taxes which are not recoverable, incidental expenses, erection / commissioning expenses and interest etc. upto the date the assets is put to use.

Software expected to provide future enduring economic benefits is stated at cost less amortization. All upgradation / enhancements are charged off as revenue expenditure unless they bring significant additional benefits.

C. Depreciation/Amortisation

i) Depreciation is provided at the rates specified in the Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, in respect of the fixed assets at the factory in Uluberia on Straight Line Method and on remaining assets on Written Down Value Method. However, Depreciation on Factory Shed & Tubewell located at the Factory at Liluah has been provided @ 13.91% (WDV) & Depreciation on Factory Shed located at Uluberia has been provided @ 4.75% (SLM) which is not lower than the depreciation stipulated in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

ii) Depreciation on fixed assets added / disposed off during the year is provided on prorata basis.

iii) Assets costing less than or equal to Rs.5,000/- are fully charged to revenue in the year of purchase.

iv) Intangible Assets -

Computer Software is normally amortised over its useful life of 3 years as estimated by the management. Computer Software acquired but not found suitable is fully amortised in the year of acquisition. Licences representing right to use are amortised over a period of 3 years.

D. Impairment

Cash generating units/assets are assessed for possible impairment at each Balance Sheet date based on external and internal sources of information. Impairment losses, if, any are recognised as an expenses in statement of Profit and Loss.

E. Investments

Long term investments are carried at cost less provisions for permanent diminution in value of such investments.

F. Inventories

i) Raw material,Consumable Stores, Spares, Power & Fuels and Packing Materials are valued at cost on FIFO basis. Inventories of Rejected/Scrapped finished goods are treated as raw materials and valued at current Market Price.

ii) Finished goods are valued at cost or net realisable value whichever is lower. Cost is determined on average cost basis including proportionate fixed manufacturing overheads based on actual capacity.

G. Foreign Currency Transaction (other than for Fixed Assets)

Export Sales in Foreign Currency are accounted at the Exchange rates prevailing on the date of negotiation of export documents by bank or at the exchange rates under the related forward exchange contracts. Receivable & Payables not covered by forward exchange contracts are translated at year end exchange rates or at the amounts which is likely to be realised from and the gains / losses so determined and also the realised exchange gains/ losses are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

H. Cenvat

Central Excise Duty and Service Tax credit on purchase of Raw Materials, Consumables and Capital Goods and on services received are deducted from the cost of such materials, consumables, capital goods and services.

I. Value Added Tax

Input tax credit on purchase of Raw Materials, Consumables and Capital Goods are deducted from the cost of such materials and capital goods.

J. Export Benefit

Export Incentives which are in the nature of post realisation benefit are recognised on the basis of the claim made till the date of financial statements are approved and to the extent of certainty of collection and export incentives which are in the nature of pre-realisation benefit recognised in the year of export irrespective of actual realisation.

K. Gratuity & Encashment of Leave

The Gratuity and Encashment of Leave are provided on Actuarial Valuation as required under AS-15.

L. Bonus

Bonus is provided for on the basis of liability incurred.

M. Taxes on Income

In case of the Company, provision for tax is made for current and deferred taxes. Current Tax is provided on the taxable income under the applicable tax laws and tax rates. Deferred tax assets and liabilities arising on account of timing differences, which are capable of reversal in subsequent period are recognised under the tax laws and tax rates which have been or subsequently enacted.

Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets will be realized. In case of carry forward of unabsorbed depreciation and tax losses, deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is "virtual certainity" that such deferred tax assets can be realised against future taxable profits.

N. Interest and Finance Charges

Interest and Finance Charges charged to Statement of Profit & Loss include interest and bank charges on bank borrowings, short term and long term and discounting of inland, foreign L/Cs including those in favour of bankers. Interest on negotiation of Purchases/ Sale documents are charged to revenue account on the basis of recognition of Purchases/ Sale. Interest attributable to qualifying assets only in specific borrowing cases are capitalised as cost of assets.

O. Purchases

Purchases are inclusive of carriage charged by the suppliers in their invoices.

P. Segment Reporting Policies

The Company is engaged in the manufacture of Castings & M.S. Products which are subject to the same risk & returns and hence there is one primary segment. The analysis of geographical segments is based on the areas in which the Company operates.

Q. Subsidies

Government subsidies are accounted when there is no reasonable doubt of collection.

b) Terms/rights attached to equity shares

The company has only one class of equity shares having face value of Rs.10 per share. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share. The company declares and pays dividends in Indian rupees. The dividend proposed by the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

During the year ended 31st March 2014, the amount of per share dividend recognised as distributable to equity shareholders is Re. 0.80 (31st March 2013, Re. 0.60). The total dividend appropriation for the year ended 31-03-2014 amounted to Rs. 32.36 lacs (Previous year Rs.24.27 lacs) including corporate dividend tax of Rs.4.70 lacs (Previous year Rs.3.53 lacs).

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

8. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS From Banks

(Secured against purchase of bills, hypothecation of Stock in Trade, Book Debts, Receivables, Term Deposits, Equitable Mortgage of Land / Buildings owned by the Company as well as by some Directors, charge on the existing and future Plant & Machinery owned by the Company and personal guarantee of some Directors and guarantee by ECGC on pari-passu basis amongst the Bankers including for long term borrowings).

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Mar 31, 2012

A. Accounting Convention

The accounts are prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and mandatory accounting standards issued by the Companies Accounting Standards Rules, 2006 except otherwise stated.

All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non- current as per the Companyâ€Â™s normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Schedule-VI to the Companies Act, 1956 based on the time taken between the acquisition of the assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents and the nature of other receivables, the Company expects its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current and non- current classification of assets and liabilities.

B. Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The cost represents the cost of acquisition inclusive of duties & taxes which are not recoverable, incidental expenses, erection / commissioning expenses and interest etc. upto the date the assets is put to use.

The assets are assessed for possible impairment at Balance Sheet dates based on external and internal sources of information. Impairment of lossess if any are recognised as an expense in the Profit & Loss Account. Software expected to provide future enduring economic benefits is stated at cost less amortization. All upgradation / enhancements are charged off as revenue expenditure unless they bring significant additional benefits.

C. Depreciation/Amortisation

i) Depreciation is provided at the rates specified in the schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, in respect of the fixed assets at the factory in Uluberia on Straight Line Method and on remaining assets on Written Down Value method. However, Depreciation on Factory Shed & Tubewell located at the Factory at Liluah has been provided @ 13.91% (WDV) & Depreciation on Factory Shed located at Uluberia has been provided @ 4.75% (SLM) which is not lower than the depreciation stipulated in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

ii) Depreciation on fixed assets added / disposed off during the year is provided on prorata basis.

iii) Assets costing less than or equal to Rs.5,000/- are fully charged to revenue in the year of purchase.

iv) Intangible Assets-

Computer Software is normally amortised over its useful life of 3 years as estimated by the management. Computer Software acquired but not found suitable is fully amortised in the year of acquisition. Licences representing right to use are amortised over a period of 3 years.

D. Impairment

Cash generating units/assets are assessed for possible impairment at Balance Sheet date based on external and internal sources of information. Impairment losses, if, any are recognised as an expenses in statement of Profit and Loss Account.

E. Investments

Long term investments are carried at cost less provisions for permanent diminution in value of such investments.

F. Inventories

i) Raw Material, Consumable Stores, Spares, Power & Fuels and Packing Materials are valued at cost on FIFO basis. Inventories of Rejected/Scrapped finished goods are treated as raw materials and valued at current Market Price.

ii) Finished goods are valued at cost or net realisable value whichever is lower. Cost is determined on average cost basis including proportionate fixed manufacturing overheads based on actual capacity.

G. Foreign Currency Transaction (other than for Fixed Assets)

Export Sales in Foreign Currency are accounted at the Exchange rates prevailing on the date of negotiation of export documents by bank or at the exchange rates under the related forward exchange contracts. Receivables & Payables not covered by forward exchange contracts are translated at year end exchange rates and the Profit / Loss so determined and also the realised exchange gains/ losses are recognised in Profit / Loss Account.

H. Cenvat

Excise Duty and Service Tax credit on purchase of Raw Materials, Consumables and Capital Goods and on services received are deducted from the cost of such materials, consumables, capital goods and services.

I. Value Added Tax

Input tax credit on purchase of Raw Materials, Consumables and Capital Goods are deducted from the cost of such materials and capital goods.

J. Export Benefit

Export benefits are recognised in the year of export when there is no reasonable doubt of collection.

K. Gratuity & Encashment of Leave

The Gratuity and Encashment of Leave are provided on Actuarial Valuation as required under AS-15.

L. Bonus

Bonus is provided for on the basis of liability incurred.

M. Taxes on Income

In case of the Company, provision for tax is made for current and deferred taxes. Current Tax is provided on the taxable income under the applicable tax laws and tax rates. Deferred tax assets and liabilities arising on account of timing differences, which are capable of reversal in subsequent period are recognised under the tax laws and tax rates which have been or subsequently enacted.

Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets will be realized. In case of carry forward of unabsorbed depreciation and tax losses, deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is "virtual certainity" that such deferred tax assets can be realised against future taxable profits.

N. Interest and Finance Charges

Interest and Finance Charges charged to Profit & Loss Account include interest and bank charges on bank borrowings, shortterm and long term and discounting of inland, foreign L/Cs including those in favour of bankers. Interest on negotiation of Purchases/Sale documents are charged to revenue account on the basis of recognition of Purchases/Sale. Interest attributable to qualifying assets only in specific borrowing cases are capitalised as cost of assets.

O. Purchases

Purchases are inclusive of carriage charged by the suppliers in their invoices.

P. Segment Reporting Policies

The Company is engaged in the manufacture of Castings & M.S. products which are subject to the same risk & returns and hence there is one primary segment. The analysis of geographical segments is based on the areas in which the Company operates.

Q. Subsidies

Government grants and subsidies are accounted when there is no reasonable doubt of collection.

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Mar 31, 2010

A. Accounting Convention

The accounts are prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and mandatory accounting standards issued by the Companies Accounting Standards Rules, 2006 except otherwise stated.

B. Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The cost represents the cost of acquisition inclusive of duties, taxes, incidental expenses, erection / commissioning expenses and interest etc. upto the date the assets is put to use.

The Assets are assessed for possible impairment at Balance Sheet dates based on external and internal sources of information. Impairment of lossess if any are recognised as an expense in the Profit & Loss Account.

The useful life of pollution control equipment is considered less than 12 months, therefore cost of pollution control equipments is fully charged to revenue.

Software expected to provide future enduring economic benefits is stated at cost less amortization.

All upgradation / enhancements are charged off as revenue expenditure unless they bring significant additional benefits.

C. Depreciation/Amortisation

i) Depreciation is provided at the rates specified in the schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, in respect of the fixed assets at the factory in Uluberia on Straight Line Method and on remaining assets on Written Down Value method. However, Depreciation on Factory Shed & Tubewell located at the Factory at Liluah has been provided @ 13.91% (WDV) & Depreciation on Factory Shed located at Uluberia has been provided @ 4.75% (SLM) which is not lower than the depreciation stipulated in Schedule XIV

ii) Depreciation on fixed assets added / disposed off during the year is provided on prorata basis.

iii) Assets costing less than or equal to Rs.5,000/- are fully charged to revenue in the year of purchase.

iv) Intangible Assets

Computer Software is normally amortised over its useful life of 3 years as estimated by the management.

Computer Software acquired but not found suitable is fully amortised in the year of acquisition.

Licences representing right to use are amortised over a period of 3 years.

D. Investments

Long term investments are carried at cost less provisions for permanent diminution in value of such investments.

E. Inventories

i) Raw material, Consumable stores, Spares, Power & Fuels and Packing Materials are valued at cost on FIFO basis. Inventories of Rejected finished goods are treated as raw materials and valued at current Market Price.

ii) Finished goods are valued at cost or net realisable value whichever is lower. Cost is determined on average cost basis including proportionate fixed manufacturing overheads based on actual capacity.

F. Foreign Currency Transaction (other than for Fixed Assets)

Export Sales in Foreign Currency are accounted at the Exchange rates prevailing on the date of negotiation of export documents by bank or at the exchange rates under the related forward exchange contracts. Receivable & Payables not covered by forward exchange contracts are translated at year end exchange rates and the Profit / Loss so determined and also the realised exchange gains/ losses are recognised in Profit / Loss Account.

G. Cenvat

Excise Duty and Service Tax credit on purchase of Raw Materials, Consumables and Capital Goods and on services received are deducted from the cost of such materials, capital goods and services.

H. Value Added Tax

Input tax credit on purchase of Raw Materials, Consumables and Capital Goods are deducted from the cost of such materials and capital goods.

I. Export Benefit

Export benefit under Duty Entitlement Pass Book scheme are accounted when there is no reasonable doubt of collection.

J. Gratuity & Encashment of Leave

The Gratuity and Encashment of Leave are provided on Acturial Valuation as required under AS-15 (revised).

K. Bonus

Bonus is provided for on the basis of liability incurred.

L. Taxes on Income

The Company provided for taxes on Income, on “Tax Effect Accounting” Method.

M. Interest and Finance Charges

Interest and Finance Charges charged to Profit & Loss Account include interest and bank charges on bank borrowings, short term and long term and discounting of inland, foreign L/Cs including those in favour of bankers. Interest on negotiation of Purchases/Sale documents are charged to revenue account on the basis of recognition of Purchases/Sale. Interest attributable to qualifying assets only in specific borrowing cases are capitalised as cost of assets.

N. Purchases

Purchases are inclusive of carriage charged by the suppliers in their invoices.

O. Segment Reporting Policies

The Company is engaged in the manufacture of Castings & M.S. products which are subject to the same risk & returns and hence there is one primary segment. The analysis of geographical segments is based on the areas in which the Company operates.