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Mar 31, 2018

STATEMENT ON SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2018. 1.0 Statement of significant Accounting Policies.

1.1 Basis of preparation of Financial statements.

This financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) under the historical cost convention under accrual basis and comply with mandatory accounting standards as prescribed under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ([the Actl) read with rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use.

1.2 System of Accounting.

The Company adopts the accrual concept in the preparation of the accounts in respect of revenue and expenses.

1.3 Use of estimates.

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with the generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities on the date of financial statements, disclosure of contingent liabilities and reported amounts of revenue and expenditure for the year. Estimates are based on historical experience, where applicable and other assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could vary from these estimates and any such differences are dealt with in the period in which the results are known/materialize.

1.4 Fixed assets and Depreciation/amortization.

(a) Tangible Fixed Assets are stated at cost inclusive of attributed cost related to acquisition.

(b) Depreciation on tangible fixed assets is provided at the rate specified in Part ‘C’ of schedule

II of the Companies Act, 2013, based on their estimated useful life under written down value method on prorate basis from the month the assets are put to use during the financial year. In respect of assets sold for disposed off during the year, the depreciation/amortization is provided till the month of sale or disposal of the assets.

(c) Intangible assets acquired are measured on initial recognition at cost.

1.5 Investments:

Non-current Investments are stated at cost.

1.6 Inventories:

(a) Work-in-progress:

Under production cost of serials etc. are valued at “cost”.(As Certified by the Company)

1.7 Contingent Liabilities:

Contingent liabilities in respect of show cause notices received from Government authorities are considered only when they are converted into demands.

1.8 Foreign Currency Transactions:

Foreign Currency transactions are accounted for at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transactions. Foreign Currency receivables and payables are valued at the closing price at the year end in accordance with the Accounting Standard 11 (AS-11) - Foreign Currency Transactions issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Gains losses on settlement/translation of monetary assets and liabilities are recognized in the statement of profit and loss.

1.9 Revenue Recognition:

Realization in respect of serials are shown at gross.

In respect of serials, income is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss as and when the relevant programme or the episode is telecast.

In respect of export of serials, income is recognized in the statement of Profit and Loss only when the relevant serials are delivered to and accepted by the buyers and all the significant risks and rewards of telecasting rights of programme have been transferred to the buyers.

In respect of Ad-films, income is recognized when the completed commercial cassettes is delivered to the buyer.

In respect of realized feature films, income is recognized as and when the right to receive the amount is established.

1.10 Deferred Revenue Expenses:

Production cost of T.V.Serials telecast is deferred, wherever ownership and other copy rights are with the company. This deferred expenditure is written off over the estimated useful life of T.V.Serials as estimated by the management. From the deferred Revenue Expenditure, Production Cost of Serials, the Production/Telecast of which has been discontinued are transferred to Intangible Assets under the head LSoftwareL No depreciation has been charged on software. For the purpose of taxation the Production Cost are treated as revenue expenses, as per the legal opinion obtained by the Company.

1.11 Deferred Tax:

Deferred tax is recognized on timing differences; being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversing in one or more subsequent periods.

Deferred tax assets pertaining to unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward losses are recognized only to the extent there is a virtual certainty of realization.

3.3 Cost of Production:

Estimation of cost of serials ‘under production’ being of technical nature, cannot be verified by the Auditors and have been taken as certified by the Management of the Company.

3.4 During the financial year 1997-98 search action was carried out by the income-tax authorities at the premises of the company u/s.132 of the Income Tax Act, 1962 and assessment for the same was completed on 31-01-2000 thereby resulting in a demand of Rs.48,30,381/- on the company. As against the said demand the company has paid Rs.41,07,093/-. The Company disputed the demand raised by the Income Tax Department and filed an appeal against the order before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeal) who has partly allowed it to the extent of Rs.31,00,524/-. The Company disputing the balance liability has gone in to appeal before Income-tax Appellate Tribunal, the order of which went in the favour of the company. Further the department had gone into appeal before the Hon. High Court and the matter is still pending before the said authority.

3.5 A massive fire incident had occurred on 06-01-2018 at the studio premises situated at Plot No.1, Gandhi Nagar, L. B. S. Marg, Kanjurmarg West, Mumbai-400078 resulting in impairment and destruction of fixed assets as well as, assets other than fixed assets. The Company had insurance cover under valid and subsisting insurance policy in force in respect of fixed assets and assets other than fixed assets from Iffco Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. for a total value of sum assured Rs. 18,08,46,498/- and from The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. for a total value of sum assured Rs. 10,87,00,000/-. The insurance claim lodgment was made to Iffco Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. and The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. for impairment and destruction of fixed assets and assets other than fixed assets for a total sum of Rs. 8,37,33,125.45 and Rs. 5,91,87,845,80 respectively totaling to Rs. 14,29,20,971.25. Accordingly, the insurance claim amount has been recognized as Endurance Compensation claimed Lon the revenue side of the Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31-03-2018 at Rs. 14,29,20,971.25 (Iffco Tokyo General Insurance Co. Ltd. Rs. 8,37,33,125.45 and The Oriental General Insurance Co. Ltd. Rs. 5,91,87,845.80) under the head Other Income in conformity with the insurance policy read together with the lodgment before the respective insurance companies. The corresponding loss on account of impairment and extinguishment of assets being fixed assets as well as assets other than fixed assets is recognized by charging to statement of Profit and Loss under the head Other Expenses computed by reversal/deduction from Gross Block of Fixed Assets and/or from Gross value of the assets other than Fixed Assets.

The corresponding accumulated depreciation on the assets lost/impaired/extinguished on account of fire have been correspondingly and appropriately reversed.

3.7 Segment Reporting:

There is only one primary reportable business segment viz. production of serials, films, ad films. The disclosure requirement of accounting standard (AS-17) on segment reporting is not provided.

3.11 Previous year’s figures have been re-grouped, re-arranged, re-classified and re-casted wherever necessary to make them comparable with current year’s figures.


Mar 31, 2016

1.0 Statement of significant Accounting Policies.

1.1 Basis of preparation of Financial statements.

This financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) under the historical cost convention under accrual basis and comply with mandatory accounting standards as prescribed under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’) read with rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use.

1.2 system of Accounting.

The Company adopts the accrual concept in the preparation of the accounts in respect of revenue and expenses.

1.3 Use of estimates.

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with the generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities on the date of financial statements, disclosure of contingent liabilities and reported amounts of revenue and expenditure for the year. Estimates are based on historical experience, where applicable and other assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could vary from these estimates and any such differences are dealt with in the period in which the results are known/materialize.

1.4 Fixed assets and Depreciation/amortization.

(a) Tangible Fixed Assets are stated at cost inclusive of attributed cost related to acquisition.

(b) Depreciation on tangible fixed assets is provided at the rate specified in Part ‘C’ of schedule

II of the Companies Act, 2013, based on their estimated useful life under written down value method on prorate basis from the month the assets are put to use during the financial year. In respect of assets sold or disposed off during the year, the depreciation/amortization is provided till the month of sale or disposal of the assets.

(c) Intangible assets acquired are measured on initial recognition at cost.

1.5 Investments:

Non-current Investments are stated at cost.

1.6 Inventories:

(a) U-Matic Cassetes:

Inventories of u-matic cassetes are valued at “weighted average cost” as permissible under the Accounting Standard 2 (AS-2) “Valuation of Inventories” issued by the Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

(b) Work-in-progress:

Under production cost of serials etc. are valued at “cost”.

1.7 Contingent Liabilities:

Contingent liabilities in respect of show cause notices received from Government authorities are considered only when they are converted into demands.

1.8 Foreign Currency Transactions:

Foreign Currency transactions are accounted for at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transactions. Foreign Currency receivables and payables are valued at the closing price at the yearend in accordance with the Accounting Standard 11 (AS-11) - Foreign Currency Transactions issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Gain losses on settlement/translation of monetary assets and liabilities are recognized in the statement of profit and loss.

1.9 Revenue Recognition:

Realization in respect of serials are shown at gross.

In respect of serials, income is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss as and when the relevant programme or the episode is telecast.

In respect of export of serials, income is recognized in the statement of Profit and Loss only when the relevant serials are delivered to and accepted by the buyers and all the significant risks and rewards of telecasting rights of programme have been transferred to the buyers.

In respect of Ad-films, income is recognized when the completed commercial cassettes is delivered to the buyer.

In respect of realized feature films, income is recognized as and when the right to receive the amount is established.

1.10 Deferred Revenue Expenses:

Production cost of T.V.Serials telecast is deferred, wherever ownership and other copy rights are with the company. This deferred expenditure is written off over the estimated useful life of T.V.Serials as estimated by the management. From the deferred Revenue Expenditure, Production Cost of Serials, the Production/Telecast of which has been discontinued are transferred to Intangible Assets under the head ‘Software’. No depreciation has been charged on software. For the purpose of taxation the Production Cost are treated as revenue expenses, as per the legal opinion obtained by the Company.

1.11 Deferred Tax:

Deferred tax is recognized on timing differences; being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversing in one or more subsequent periods.

Deferred tax assets pertaining to unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward losses are recognized only to the extent there is a virtual certainty of realization.


Mar 31, 2015

1.1 Basis of preparation of Financial statements:

This financial statements are prepared in accordance with Indian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) under the historical cost convention under accrual basis and comply with mandatory accounting standards as prescribed under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ('the Act') read with rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014. Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use.

1.2 System of Accounting:

The company adopts the accrual concept in the preparation of the accounts in respect of revenue and expenses.

1.3 All the assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the companies normal operating cycle and other criteria set on in the Revised Schedule VI of the companies Act, 1956. Based on the nature of goods and products and the time between the acquisition of assets and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents, the company has determined its operating cycle as twelve months for the purpose of current - non current classification of assets and liabilities.

1.4 Use of estimates:

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with the generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities on the date of financial statements, disclosure of contingent liabilities and reported amounts of revenue and expenditure for the year. Estimates are based on historical experience, where applicable and other assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could vary from these estimates and any such differences are dealt with in the period in which the results are known / materialize.

1.5 Fixed assets and Depreciation / amortisation:

a) Tangible Fixed Assets are stated at cost inclusive of attributed cost related to acquisition.

b) Depreciation on tangible fixed assets is provided at the rates specified in Part 'C' of schedule II of the companies Act,2013, based on their estimated useful life under written down value method on prorata basis from the month the assets are put to use during the financial year. In respect of assets sold or disposed off during the year, the depreciation / amortisation is provided till the month of sale or disposal of the assets.

c) Intangible assets acquired are measured on initial recognition at cost.

1.6 Investments :

Non-current Investments are stated at cost.

1.7 Inventories :

(a) U-Matic Cassettes :

Inventories of u-matic cassets are valued at "weighted average cost" as permissible under the Accounting Standard 2 (AS-2) "Valuation Of Inventories " issued by the Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

(b) Work-in-progress :

Under production cost of serials, ad-films etc. are valued at "cost".

1.8 Contingent Liabilities :

Contingent liabilities in respect of show cause notices received from govt. authorities are considered only when they are converted into demands.

1.9 Foreign Currency Transactions

Foreign Currency transactions are accounted for at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transactions. Foreign Currency receivables and payables are valued at the closing price at the year end in accordance with the Accounting Standard 11 (AS 11) Foreign Currency Transactions issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Gains and losses on settlement/translation of monetary assets and liabilities are recognized in the statement of profit and loss.

1.10 Revenue Recognition:

Realizations in respect of serials are shown at gross.

In respect of serials, income is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss as and when the relevant programme or the episode is telecast.

In respect of export of serials, income is recognised in the statement of Profit and Loss only when the relevant serials are delivered to and accepted by the buyers and all the significant risks and rewards of telecasting rights of programme have been transferred to the buyers.

In respect of Ad-Films, income is recognised when the completed commercial cassettes is delivered to the buyer.

In respect of released feature films income is recognised as and when the right to receive the amount is established.

1.11 Deferred Revenue Expenses:

Production cost of T.V. Serial's telecast is deferred, wherever ownership and other copyrights are with the company. This deferred expenditure is written off over the estimated useful life of T. V. Serials as estimated by the management. From the deferred Revenue Expenditure, Production Cost of Serials, the Production / Telecast of which has been discontinued are transferred to Intangible Assets under the head 'Software'. No depreciation has been charged on software. For the purpose of taxation the Production Cost are treated as revenue expenses, as per the legal opinion obtained by the company.

1.12 Deferred tax:

Deferred tax is recognized on timing differences; being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversing in one or more subsequent periods.

Deferred tax assets pertaining to unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward losses are recognized only to the extent there is a virtual certainty of realization.


Mar 31, 2014

1. Accounting Convention:

1.1 The financial statements are prepared under historical cost convention, in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles and the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, with revenues recognized and expenses accounted on accrual basis unless otherwise stated.

Dividend on investments is accounted for on cash basis.

1.2 Use of estimates:

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with the generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that effect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities on the date of the financial statements. Disclosure of contingent liabilities and reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the year Estimates are based on historical experience, where applicable and other assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could vary from these estimates and any such differences are dealt with in the period in which the results are known/materialize.

1.3 Fixed Assets :

(a) Tangible assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Costs include cost incidental to and / or installation expenses incurred in putting the assets for its intended use.

(b) Intangible assets acquired are measured on initial recognition at cost.

1.4 depreciation /Amortization:

Company provides for depreciation/amortization on the Fixed Assets at the rates and in the manner specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 on written down value method on a prorate basis from the month the assets are put to use during the financial year. In respect of assets sold or disposed off during the year, depreciation/amortization is provided till the month of sale or disposal off assets.

1.5 Investments:

Non-current investments are stated at cost.

1.6 Inventories :

(a) U-Matic Cassettes

Inventories of u-matic cassets are valued at "weighted average cost" as permissible under the Accounting Standard 2 (AS-2) "Valuation Of Inventories " issued by the Council of The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India.

(b) Work-in-progress:

Under production cost of serials, ad-films etc. are valued at "cost"

1.7 Contingent Liabilities :

Contingent liabilities in respect of show cause notices received from govt. authorities are considered only when they are converted into demands.

1.8 Foreign Currency Transactions :

Foreign Currency transactions are accounted for at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transactions. Foreign Currency receivables and payables are valued at the closing price at the year end in accordance with the Accounting Standard 11 (AS 11) Foreign Currency Transactions issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Gains and losses on settlement/translation of monetary assets and liabilities are recognized in the statement of profit and loss.

1.9 Revenue Recognition:

Realizations in respect of serials are shown at gross.

In respect of serials, income is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss as and when the relevant programme or the episode is telecast.

In respect of export of serials, income is recognised in the statement of Profit and Loss only when the relevant serials are delivered to and accepted by the buyers and all the significant risks and rewards of telecasting rights of programme have been transferred to the buyers.

In respect of Ad-Films, income is recognised when the completed commercial cassettes is delivered to the buyer.

In respect of released feature films income is recognised as and when the right to receive the amount is established.

1.10 Deferred Revenue Expenses:

Production cost of T.V. Serial''s telecast is deferred, wherever ownership and other copyrights are with the company. This deferred expenditure is written off over the estimated useful life of T V. Serials as estimated by the management.

From the deferred Revenue Expenditure, Production Cost of Serials, the Production / Telecast of which has been discontinued are transferred to Intangible Assets under the head ''Software''. No depreciation has been charged on software.

For the purpose of taxation the Production Cost are treated as revenue expenses, as per the legal opinion obtained by the company.

1.11 deferred tax:

Deferred tax is recognized on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversing in one or more subsequent periods.

Deferred tax assets pertaining to unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward losses are recognized only to the extent there is a virtual certainty of realization.

Notes:

1. Shareholders holding more than 5% of the total share capital

Pamma Mehta holds 94,90,355 ( 2013: 94,90,355) Equity shares of Rs.2/- each aggregating to 16.52% (2013: 16.52%) Premkrishen Malhotra holds 93,16,355 ( 2013: 93,16,355) Equity shares of Rs.2/- each aggregating to 16.22% (2013: 16.22%) Sunil Mehta holds 90,09,315 ( 2013: 90,09,315) Equity shares of Rs.2/- each aggregating to 15.69% (2013: 15.69%)

Sunita P Malhotra holds 51,65,135 ( 2013: 51,65,135) Equity shares of Rs.2/- each aggregating to 8.99% (2013: 8.99%)


Mar 31, 2012

1. ACCOUNTING CONVENTION:

1.1 The financial statements are prepared under historical cost convention, in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles and the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, with revenues recognized and expenses accounted on accrual basis unless otherwise stated. Dividend on investments is accounted for on cash basis.

1.2 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. 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 determined its operating cycle as twelve months for the purpose of current- non current classification of assets and liabilities.

1.3 Use of estimates:

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with the generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that effect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities on the date of the financial statements, disclosure of contingent liabilities and reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the year Estimates are based on historical experience, where applicable and other assumptions that management believes-re reasonable under the1 circumstances. Actual results could vary from these estimates and any such differences are dealt with in the period in which the results are known/materialize.

1.4 Fixed Assets :

(a) Tangible assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Costs include cost incidental to and / or installation expenses incurred in putting the assets for its intended use.

(b) Intangible assets acquired are measured on initial recognition at cost.

1.5 Depreciation /Amortization

Company provides for depreciation/amortization on the Fixed Assets at the rates and in the manner specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 on written down value method on a prorate basis from the month the assets are put to use during the financial year. In respect of assets sold or disposed off during the year, depreciation/amortization is provided till the month of sale or disposal off assets.

1.6 Investments:

Non-current investments are stated at cost.

1.7 Inventories :

(a) U-Matic Cassettes

Inventories of u-matic cassets are valued at "weighted average cost" as permissible under the Accounting Standard 2 (AS-2) "Valuation Of Inventories " issued by the Council of The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India.

(b) Work-in-progress:

Under production cost of serials, ad-films etc. are valued at "cost"

1.8 Contingent Liabilities :

Contingent liabilities in respect of show cause notices received from govt, authorities are considered only when they are converted into demands.

1.9 Foreign Currency Transactions :

Foreign Currency transactions are accounted for at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transactions. Foreign Currency receivables and payables are valued at the closing price at the year end in accordance with the Accounting Standard 11 (AS 11) Foreign Currency Transactions issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Gains and losses on settlement/translation of monetary assets and liabilities are recognized in the statement of profit and loss.

1.10 Revenue Recognition:

Realizations in respect of serials are shown at gross.

In respect of serials, income is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss as and when the relevant programme or the episode is telecast.

In respect of export of serials, income is recognised in Statement of Profit & Loss only when the relevant serials are delivered to and accepted by the buyers and all the significant risks and rewards of telecasting rights of programme have been transferred to the buyers.

In respect of Ad Films, income is recognised when the completed commercial cassettes is delivered to the buyer.

In respect of released feature films income is recognised as and when the right to receive the amount is established.

1.11 Deferred Revenue Expenses:

Production cost of T.V. Serial's telecast is deferred, wherever ownership and other copyrights are with the company. This deferred expenditure is written off over the estimated useful life of T. V. Serials as estimated by the management.

From the deferred Revenue Expenditure, Production Cost of Serials, the Production / Telecast of which has been discontinued are transferred to Intangible Assets under the head 'Software'. No depreciation has been charged on software.

For the purpose of taxation the Production Cost are treated as revenue expenses, as per the legal opinion obtained by the company. .

1.12 Deferred tax:

Deferred tax is recognized on timing differences, being the difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversing in one or more subsequent periods.

Deferred tax assets pertaining to unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward losses are recognized only to the extent there is a virtual certainty of which realization.


Mar 31, 2010

1. Basis Of Presentation / Accounting :

The financial statements are prepared under historical cost convention, in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles and the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, with revenues recognised and expenses accounted on accrual basis unless otherwise stated. Dividend on investments is accounted for on cash basis.

2. Fixed Assets :

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Costs include cost incidental to and / or installation expenses incurred in putting the assets for its intended use.

3. Investments:

Long term investments are stated at cost.

4. Depreciation :

Company provides for depreciation on the Fixed Assets at the rates and in the manner specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 on Written Down Value Method. Depreciation on additions to assets during the year is provided on a proportionate basis. No depreciation has been charged on land and building during the year as written down value consist of cost of land only.

5. Inventories :

Inventories are valued at weighted average cost as permissible under the Accounting Standard 2 (AS-2)" Valuation Of Inventories " issued by the Council of The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India.

6. Contingent Liabilities :

Contingent liabilities in respect of show cause notices received are considered only when they are con- verted into demands.

7. Foreign Currency Transactions :

Foreign Currency transactions are accounted for at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transac- tions. Foreign Currency receivables and payables are valued at the closing price at the year end in accor- dance with the Accounting Standard 11 (AS 11) Foreign Currency Transactions issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

8. Miscellaneous Expenditure :

Preliminary Expenses :

Preliminary expenses incurred before 1 st April, 1998 are being written off equally over a period of ten years. Preliminary Expenses incurred after 31st March, 1998 are amortised in five equal installments over the years.

Deffered Cost of Production:

Deffered cost of production of the feature flim " Garv- Pride and Honour" is being written off equally over a period of 5 years.

9. Revenue Recognition:

Realisations in respect of serials are shown at gross.

In respect of serials, income is recognised in the Profit & Loss Account as and when the relevant programme or the episode is telecast.

In respect of export of serials, income is recognised in Profit & Loss Account only when the relevant serials are delivered to and accepted by the buyers and all the significant risks and rewards of telecasting rights of programme have been transferred to the buyers.

In respect of Ad Films, income is recognised when the completed commercial cassettes is delivered to the buyer.

In respect of released feature films income is recognised as and when the right to receive the amount is established.

Deferred Revenue Expenses:

Production cost of T.V. Serials telecast is deferred, wherever ownership and other copyrights are with the company. This deferred expenditure is written off over the estimated useful life of T. V. Serials as estimated by the management.

From the deferred Revenue Expenditure, Production Cost of Serials, the Production / Telecast of which has been discontinued are transferred to Fixed Assets under the head Software. No depreciation has been charged on software.

For the purpose of taxation the Production Cost are treated as revenue expenses, as per the legal opinion obtained by the company.

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