Accounting Policies of Choksi Laboratories Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2015

A) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements:

i) The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and are prepared on accrual basis in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India (Indian GAAP),applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, the Accounting Standards specified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 7 of Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014. All incomes and expenditures, having a material bearing on the finanical statements, are recognized on an accrual basis.

Use of Estimates

ii) The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires judgements, estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Difference between the actual results and estimates are recognised in the period in which the results are known/ materialized.

B) Fixed Assets :

Tangible Assets

i) Tangible Assets are stated at historical cost of acquisition / construction, net of cenvat less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss, if any. All costs including financial costs and revenue expenditure till commencement of services, net charges on foreign exchange contracts and adjustments arising from exchange rate variations attributable to the tangible assets are capitalized.

Grants/ subsidies received, if any, from Government and others towards cost/ part of the cost fixed asset(s) are reduced from the cost of the respective asset(s) and the net cost incurred by the Company only is carried to the fixed assets block.

Intangible assets

Intangible Assets are stated at cost of acquisition net of recoverable taxes less accumulated amortisation/ depletion and impairment loss, if any. The cost comprises purchase price, borrowing costs, and any cost directly attributable to bringing the asset to its working condition for the intended use .

ii) Capital Work-in-Progress: Amounts spent on expansion project are carried at cost under the head Capital Works in Progress. As and when the assets are put to commercial use, cost of the respective asset is capitalized. Besides the direct cost, indirect costs relating to the acquisition and installation of assets incurred till the assets are put to use are capitalized in the proportionate value of assets.

Depreciation, Amortization and Depletion

iii) Depreciation on tangible fixed assets is provided under straight line method (SLM) over the useful lives of assets estimated by the management in the manner prescribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013.

iv) Amortisation of intangible assets is provided as per the useful lives of the same.

v) Impairment of Assets : An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to the Profit & Loss Account in the year in which an asset is identified as impaired. The impairment loss recognized in a prior accounting period is reversed if there has been a change in the estimate of recoverable amount.

C) Revenue Recognition :

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

i) Revenue from Testing and Analysis Services is recognized as the service is performed in accordance with the methods prescribed in AS - 9, Revenue Recognition.

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

D) Employee Benefits :

i) Short term employee benefits are recognized as an expense at the undiscounted amount in the Profit and Loss account of the year in which the related service is rendered.

ii) Post employment and other long term employee benefits are recognized as an expense in the Profit and Loss account for the year in which the employee has rendered services. The expense is recognized at the present value of the amounts payable determined using actuarial valuation techniques. Actuarial gains and losses in respect of post employment and other long term benefits are charged to the Profit and Loss account.

E) Prior Period Expenses/ Income :

The Company follows the practice of making adjustments through "expenses/income under/over provided" in previous years in respect of material transactions pertaining to that period prior to the current accounting year.

F) Foreign Currency Transactions :

Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the date of transaction. Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items which are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of transaction.

Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on reporting company's monetary items at rates different from those at which they were initially recorded during the year, or reported in previous financial statements, are recognized as income or expense in the year in which they arise.

G) Borrowing Costs:

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

H) Earnings per Share :

The basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to equity shareholders for the period by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. The number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share comprises the weighted average shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share, and also the weighted average number of equity shares which could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. In computing diluted earnings per share, only potential equity shares that are dilutive and that either reduce earnings per share or increase loss per share are included.

I) Provision for Current and Deferred Tax :

Provision for Current tax is made after taking into consideration benefits admissible under the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Deferred tax resulting from "timing difference" between taxable income and accounting income is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that are enacted or substantively enacted as on the balance sheet date. Deferred tax asset is recognized and carried forward only to the extent that there is virtual certainty that the asset will be realized in future.

J) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets :

Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the notes. Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

K) General :

Accounting policies not specifically referred to above are consistent with the generally accepted accounting principles followed in India.

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Mar 31, 2014

A ) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements:

i) The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and are prepared on accrual basis in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India (Indian GAAP), the Accounting Standards notified under the Companies (Accounting Standard) Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

Use of Estimates

ii) The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP requires judgements, estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Difference between the actual results and estimates are recognised in the period in which the results are known/ materialized.

B) Fixed Assets :

Tangible Assets

i) Tangible Assets are stated at historical cost of acquisition / construction, net of cenvat less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss, if any. All costs including financial costs and revenue expenditure till commencement of services, net charges on foreign exchange contracts and adjustments arising from exchange rate variations attributable to the tangible assets are capitalized.

Grants/ subsidies received, if any, from Government and others towards cost/ part of the cost fixed asset(s) are reduced from the cost of the respective asset(s) and the net cost incurred by the Company only is carried to the fixed assets block.

Intangible assets

Intangible Assets are stated at cost of acquisition net of recoverable taxes less accumulated amortisation/ depletion and impairment loss, if any. The cost comprises purchase price, borrowing costs, and any cost directly attributable to bringing the asset to its working condition for the intended use .

ii) Capital Work-in-Progress: Amounts spent on expansion project are carried at cost under the head Capital Works in Progress. As and when the assets are put to commercial use, cost of the respective asset is capitalized. Besides the direct cost, indirect costs relating to the acquisition and installation of assets incurred till the assets are put to use are capitalized in the proportionate value of assets.

Depreciation, Amortization and Depletion

iii) Depreciation on fixed assets, both Tangible & Intangible, is provided under straight line method (SLM) at the rates specified in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on additions / deletions to assets during the year is provided on pro- rata basis.

iv) Impairment of Assets : An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to the Profit & Loss Account in the year in which an asset is identified as impaired. The impairment loss recognized in a prior accounting period is reversed if there has been a change in the estimate of recoverable amount.

C) Revenue Recognition :

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

i) Revenue from Testing and Analysis Services is recognized as the service is performed in accordance with the methods prescribed in AS - 9, Revenue Recognition.

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

D) Employee Benefits :

i) Short term employee benefits are recognized as an expense at the undiscounted amount in the Profit and Loss account of the year in which the related service is rendered.

ii) Post employment and other long term employee benefits are recognized as an expense in the Profit and Loss account for the year in which the employee has rendered services. The expense is recognized at the present value of the amounts payable determined using actuarial valuation techniques. Actuarial gains and losses in respect of post employment and other long term benefits are charged to the Profit and Loss account.

E) Prior Period Expenses/ Income :

The Company follows the practice of making adjustments through "expenses/income under/over provided" in previous years in respect of material transactions pertaining to that period prior to the current accounting year.

F) Foreign Currency Transactions :

Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the date of transaction. Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items which are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of transaction.

Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on reporting company''s monetary items at rates different from those at which they were initially recorded during the year, or reported in previous financial statements, are recognized as income or expense in the year in which they arise.

G) Borrowing Costs:

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

H) Earnings per Share :

The basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to equity shareholders for the period by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. The number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share comprises the weighted average shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share, and also the weighted average number of equity shares which could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. In computing diluted earnings per share, only potential equity shares that are dilutive and that either reduce earnings per share or increase loss per share are included.

I) Provision for Current and Deferred Tax :

Provision for Current tax is made after taking into consideration benefits admissible under the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Deferred tax resulting from "timing difference" between taxable income and accounting income is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that are enacted or substantively enacted as on the balance sheet date. Deferred tax asset is recognized and carried forward only to the extent that there is virtual certainty that the asset will be realized in future.

J) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets :

Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the notes. Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

K) General :

Accounting policies not specifically referred to above are consistent with the generally accepted accounting principles followed in India.

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Mar 31, 2012

A) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements :

i) The financial statements have been prepared in compliance with all material aspects with the notified Accounting Standards by Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

ii) Financial statements are based on historical cost and are prepared on accrul basis.

iii) Accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company and are in consistent with those used in the previous year.

iv) The preparation of financial statement in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of financial statements and the results of operations during the reporting period end. Although these estimates are based upon management's best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from these estimates.

B) Fixed Assets :

i) Fixed assets are stated at historical cost of acquisition / construction, net of cenvat less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss, if any. All costs including financial costs and revenue expenditure till commencement of services, net charges on foreign exchange contracts and adjustments arising from exchange rate variations attributable to the fixed assets are capitalized.

Grants/ subsidies received, if any, from Government and others towards cost/ part of the cost fixed asset(s) are reduced from the cost of the respective asset(s) and the net cost incurred by the Company only is carried to the fixed assets block.

ii) Capital Work-in-Progress: Amounts spent on expansion project are carried at cost under the head Capital Works in Progress. As and when the assets are put to commercial use, cost of the respective asset is capitalized. Besides the direct cost, indirect costs relating to the acquisition and installation of assets incurred till the assets are put to use are capitalized in the proportionate value of assets.

iii) Depreciation on fixed assets is provided under straight line method (SLM) at the rates specified in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on additions / deletions to assets during the year is provided on pro- rata basis.

iv) Impairment of Assets : An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to the Profit & Loss Account in the year in which an asset is identified as impaired. The impairment loss recognized in a prior accounting period is reversed if there has been a change in the estimate of recoverable amount.

C) Revenue Recognition :

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

i) Revenue from Testing and Analysis Services is recognized as the service is performed in accordance with the methods prescribed in AS - 9, Revenue Recognition.

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

D) Employee Benefits :

i) Short term employee benefits are recognized as an expense at the undiscounted amount in the Profit and Loss account of the year in which the related service is rendered.

ii) Post employment and other long term employee benefits are recognized as an expense in the Profit and Loss account for the year in which the employee has rendered services. The expense is recognized at the present value of the amounts payable determined using actuarial valuation techniques. Actuarial gains and losses in respect of post employment and other long term benefits are charged to the Profit and Loss account.

E) Prior Period Expenses/ Income :

The Company follows the practice of making adjustments through "expenses/income under/over provided" in previous years in respect of material transactions pertaining to that period prior to the current accounting year.

F) Foreign Currency Transactions:

Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the date of transaction. Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items which are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of transaction.

Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on reporting company's monetary items at rates different from those at which they were initially recorded during the year, or reported in previous financial statements, are recognized as income or expense in the year in which they arise.

G) Borrowing Costs:

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

H) Earnings per Share :

The basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to equity shareholders for the period by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. The number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share comprises the weighted average shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share, and also the weighted average number of equity shares which could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. In computing diluted earnings per share, only potential equity shares that are dilutive and that either reduce earnings per share or increase loss per share are included.

I) Provision for Current and Deferred Tax :

Provision for Current tax is made after taking into consideration benefits admissible under the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Deferred tax resulting from "timing difference" between taxable income and accounting income is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that are enacted or substantively enacted as on the balance sheet date. Deferred tax asset is recognized and carried forward only to the extent that there is virtual certainty that the asset will be realized in future.

J) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets :

Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the notes. Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

K) General :

Accounting policies not specifically referred to above are consistent with the generally accepted accounting principles followed in India.

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Mar 31, 2010

A) Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements:

i) The financial statements have been prepared in compliance with all material aspects with the notified Accounting Standards by Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

ii) Financial statements are based on historical cost and are prepared on accrual basis.

iii) Accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company and are in consistent with those used in the previous year.

iv) The preparation of financial statement in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of financial statements and the results of operations during the reporting period end. Although these estimates are based upon managements best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from these estimates.

B) Fixed Assets:

i) Fixed assets are stated at historical cost of acquisition / construction, net of cen vat less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss, if any. All costs including financial costs and revenue expenditure till commencement of services, net charges on foreign exchange contracts and adjustments arising from exchange rate variations attributable to the fixed assets are capitalized.

Grants/ subsidies received, if any, from Government and others towards cost/ part of the cost fixed asset(s) are reduced from the cost of the respective asset(s) and the net cost incurred by the Company only is carried to the fixed assets block.

ii) Capital Work-in-Progress: Amounts spent on expansion project are carried at cost under the head Capital Works in Progress. As and when the assets are put to commercial use, cost of the respective asset is capitalized. Besides the direct cost, indirect costs relating to the acquisition and installation of assets incurred till the assets are put to use are capitalized in the proportionate value of assets.

iii) Depreciation on fixed assets is provided under straight line method (SLM) at the rates specified in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on additions/ deletions to assets during the year is provided on pro-rata basis.

v) Impairment of Assets: An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to the Profit & Loss Account in the year in which an asset is identified as impaired. The impairment loss recognized in a prior accounting period is reversed if there has been a change in the estimate of recoverable amount.

C) Revenue Recognition:

Revenue is recognized when it is earned and no significant uncertainty exists as to its realization or collection. Income from operations include Income from services rendered, adjusted for discounts and excludes service tax and other applicable taxes collected.

D) Retirement Benefits:

Provident fund cost is accounted as per provisions of the said Act. Provision for value of unutilised leave due to employees is made on accrual basis. For provision of gratuity liability, the Company has adopted Actuarial Valuation.

E) Prior Period Expense/ Income:

The Company follows the practice of making adjustments through "expenses/income under/over provided" in previous years in respect of material transactions pertaining to that period prior to the current accounting year.

F) Foreign Currency Transactions:

Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the date of transaction. Foreign currency monetary items are reported using the closing rate. Non-monetary items which are carried in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are reported using the exchange rate at the date of transaction.

Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on reporting companys monetary items at rates different from those at which they were initially recorded during the year, or reported in previous financial statements, are recognized as income or expense in the year in which they arise.

G) Borrowing Costs:

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of the cost of such assets. Aqualifying asset is one that necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. All other borrowing costs are charged to Profit and Loss account.

H) Provision for Current and Deferred Tax: .,

Provision for Current tax is made after taking into consideration benefits admissible under the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Deferred tax resulting from "timing difference" between taxable income and accounting income is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that are enacted or substantively enacted as on the balance sheet date. Deferred tax asset is recognized and carried forward only to the extent that there is virtual certainty that the asset wick be realized in future.

I) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets:

Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the notes. Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

J) General:

Accounting policies not specifically referred to above are consistent with the generally accepted accounting principles followed in India.