Accounting Policies of GCM Commodity & Derivatives Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2015

BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

These statements have been prepared to comply in all material aspects with applicable accounting principles in India, the applicable Accounting Standards prescribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ('Act') read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the provisions of the Act (to the extent ) and other counting principles generally accepted in India, to the extent applicable.

All assets and liabilities have been as current or non-current as per the Company's normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013. Based on the nature of products and the time between of assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash , the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current/non-current of assets and liabilities.

USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of the statements in conformity with the generally accepted principles the management to make estimates and assumptions that effect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The estimates and assumptions used in the accompanying statements are based upon management's evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as of the date of the statements. Actual results may differ from that estimates and assumptions used in preparing the accompanying statements. Any differences of actual results to such estimates are recognized in the period in which the results are known / materialized.

CASH FLOW STATEMENT

Cash statement has been prepared in accordance with the "indirect method" as explained in the AS-3 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

FIXED ASSETS & DEPRECIATION ON TANGIBLE ASSETS

Tangible assets are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. expenditures related to an item of tangible asset are added to its book value only if they increase the future from the existing asset beyond its previously assessed standard of performance.

Items of assets that have been retired from active use and are held for disposal are stated at the lower of their book value and net realisable value and are shown separately in the statements under Other Current Assets. Losses arising from the retirement of, and gains or losses arising from disposal of assets which are carried at cost are recognised in the and loss account.

Depreciation is provided on a pro-rata basis using Straight Line Method using the estimated life as prescribed under Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 with the exception of the following:

(ii) assets costing ' 5,000 or less are fully depreciated in the year of purchase.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS & AMORTISATION

Intangibles assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation. These are being amortised over the estimated useful life, as determined by the management. Leasehold land is amortised over the primary period of the lease.

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. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized.

b) Income is recognized on accrual basis from brokerage earned on secondary market operations on trade date.

c) Income from arbitrage comprises profit / loss on sale of securities held as stock-in-trade and profit / loss on equity derivative instruments is accounted as per following:

i. Profit / loss on sale of securities is determined based on the FIFO cost of the securities sold.

ii. Profit / loss on Commodity transactions is accounted for as explained below:

Initial and additional margin paid over and above initial margin for entering into contracts for Equity Index / Stock Futures / Commodity Spot Trading/ Currency Futures and or Equity Index / Stock Options / Currency Options, which are released on final settlement / squaring-up of underlying contracts are disclosed under "Other current assets". Mark-to-market margin-Equity Index / Stock Futures / Currency Futures representing the amounts paid in respect of mark to market margin is disclosed under "Other current assets".

"Equity Index / Stock Option / Currency Option Premium Account" represents premium paid or received for buying or selling the Options, respectively.

On final settlement or squaring up of contracts for Equity Index / Stock Futures / Currency Future, the realized profit or loss after adjusting the unrealized loss already accounted, if any, is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. On settlement or squaring up of Equity Index / Stock Options / Currency Option, before expiry, the premium prevailing in "Equity Index / Stock Option / Currency Option Premium Account" on that date is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

As at the Balance Sheet date, the Mark to Market / Unrealised Profit / (Loss) on all outstanding arbitrage portfolio comprising of Securities and Equity / Currency Derivatives positions is determined on scrip basis with net unrealized losses on scrip basis being recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss and the net unrealized gains on scrip basis are ignored.

OTHER INCOME RECOGNITION

Interest on investments is booked on a time proportion basis taking into account the amounts invested and the rate of interest.

Dividend income on investments is accounted for when the right to receive the payment is established.

PURCHASES

Purchase is recognized on passing of ownership in share based on broker's purchase note.

EXPENDITURE

Expenses are accounted for on accrual basis and provision is made for all known losses and liabilities.

INVESTMENTS

Current investments are stated at the lower of cost and fair value. Long-term investments are stated at cost. A provision for diminution is made to recognise a decline, other than temporary, in the value of long-term investments. Investments are classified into current and long-term investments.

Investments that are readily realisable and are intended to be held for not more than one year from the date, on which such investments are made, are classified as current investments. All other investments are classified as non-current investments.

CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS

The Company considers all highly liquid financial instruments, which are readily convertible into cash and have original maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase, to be cash equivalents.

IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of assets exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which an asset is identified as impaired. The impairment loss recognized in prior accounting period is reversed if there is a change in the estimated recoverable value.

TAXES ON INCOME

Provision for current Income Tax is made on the taxable income using the applicable tax rates and tax laws. Deferred tax assets or liabilities arising on account of timing differences between book and tax profits, which are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent years is recognized using tax rate and tax laws that have been enacted or subsequently enacted. Deferred tax asset in respect of unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward losses are not recognized unless there is sufficient assurance that there will be sufficient future taxable income available to realize such losses.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earning per share is calculated by dividing the net profit for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.

The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period and for all periods presented is adjusted for events, such as bonus shares, other than the conversion of potential equity shares that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without a corresponding change in resources. 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 is adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.

STOCK IN TRADE

Shares are valued at cost or market value, whichever is lower. The comparison of Cost and Market value is done separately for each category of Shares.

Units of Mutual Funds are valued at cost or market value whichever is lower. Net asset value of units declared by mutual funds is considered as market value for non-exchange traded Mutual Funds.

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS

A provision is recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and in respect of which reliable estimate can be made. Provision is not discounted to its present value and is determined based on the best estimate required to settle the obligation at the yearend date.

These are reviewed at each year end date and adjusted to reflect the best current estimate.

Contingent liabilities are disclosed when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, the existence of which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company or a present obligation that arises from past events where it is either not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle or a reliable estimate of the amount cannot be made.

OTHER NOTES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FORMING PART OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In the opinion of the management, current assets, loans and advances and other receivables have realizable value of at least the amounts at which they are stated in the accounts.

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Mar 31, 2014

Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements

The accounts have been prepared to comply in all material aspects with applicable accounting principles in India, the applicable Accounting Standards notified under Section 211(3c) of the Companies Act, 1956 and the relevant provisions thereof.

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 Revised Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956.

Based on the nature of products and the time between acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current / non-current classification of assets and liabilities.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with the generally accepted principles requires the management to make estimates and assumptions that effect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The estimates and assumptions used in the accompanying financial statements are based upon management''s evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances as of the date of the financial statements. Actual results may differ from that estimates and assumptions used in preparing the accompanying financial statements. Any differences of actual results to such estimates are recognized in the period in which the results are known / materialized.

Fixed Assets & Depreciation

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation thereon. Subsequent expenditures related to an item of fixed asset are added to its book value only if they increase the future benefits from the existing asset beyond its previously assessed standard of performance.

Items of fixed assets that have been retired from active use and are held for disposal are stated at the lower of their book value and net realisable value and are shown separately in the financial statements under Other Current Assets. Losses arising from the retirement of, and gains or losses arising from disposal of fixed assets which are carried at cost are recognised in the profit and loss account.

The cost of fixed assets comprises purchase price and any attributable cost of bringing the assets to its working condition for its intended use. The Company provides pro-rata depreciation from the date on which assets is acquired / put to use. Depreciation is provided on the Writtrn Down value method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956, whichever is higher. In respect of assets sold, prorata depreciation is provided upto the date on which assets is sold. On all assets depreciation has been provided using the Written Down Value method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.

Intangible Assets & Amortisation

Intangibles assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation. These are being amortised over the estimated useful life, as determined by the management. Leasehold land is amortised over the primary period of the lease.

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. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized.

a) Income is recognized on accrual basis from brokerage earned on secondary market operations on trade date.

b) Income from arbitrage comprises profit / loss on sale of securities held as stock- in-trade and profit / loss on equity derivative instruments is accounted as per following;

i) Profit / loss on sale of securities is determined based on the FIFO cost of the securities sold.

ii) Profit / loss on arbitrage transactions is accounted for as explained below:

Initial and additional margin paid over and above initial margin for entering into contracts for Equity Index / Stock Futures / Currency Futures and or Equity Index / Stock Options / Currency Options, which are released on final settlement / squaring-up of underlying contracts are disclosed under "Other current assets". Mark-to-market margin-Equity Index / Stock Futures / Currency Futures representing the amounts paid in respect of mark to market margin is disclosed under "Other current assets".

"Equity Index / Stock Option / Currency Option Premium Account"" represents premium paid or received for buying or selling the Options, respectively.

On final settlement or squaring up of contracts for Equity Index / Stock Futures / Currency Future, the realized profit or loss after adjusting the unrealized loss already accounted, if any, is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. On settlement or squaring up of Equity Index / Stock Options / Currency Option, before expiry, the premium prevailing in ""Equity Index / Stock Option / Currency Option Premium Account"" on that date is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

As at the Balance Sheet date, the Mark to Market / Unrealised Profit / (Loss) on all outstanding arbitrage portfolio comprising of Securities and Equity / Currency Derivatives positions is determined on scrip basis with net unrealized losses on scrip basis being recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss and the net unrealized gains on scrip basis are ignored.

Other Income Recognition

Interest on investments is booked on a time proportion basis taking into account the amounts invested and the rate of interest.

Dividend income on investments is accounted for when the right to receive the payment is established.

Purchase

Purchase is recognized on passing of ownership in share based on broker''s

purchase note Expenditure

Expenses are accounted for on accrual basis and provision is made for all known losses and liabilities.

Investments

Current investments are stated at the lower of cost and fair value. Long-term investments are stated at cost. A provision for diminution is made to recognise a decline, other than temporary, in the value of long-term investments. Investments are classified into current and long-term investments.

Investments that are readily realisable and are intended to be held for not more than one year from the date on which such investments are made, are classified as current investments. All other investments are classified as non current investments.

Impairment of Assets

An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of assets exceeds its recoverable value. An impairment loss is charged to Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which an asset is identified as impaired. The impairment loss recognized in prior accounting period is reversed if there is a change in the estimated recoverable value.

Borrowing Costs

Borrowing cost attributable to acquisition, construction and production of qualifying assets is capitalized as part of cost of such assets. Qualifying assets are the assets which takes substantial period of time to become ready for intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are charged to statement of Profit & loss.

Taxation

Provision for current Income Tax is made on the taxable income using the applicable tax rates and tax laws. Deferred tax assets or liabilities arising on account of timing differences between book and tax profits, which are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent years is recognized using tax rate and tax laws that have been enacted or subsequently enacted. Deferred tax asset in respect of unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward losses are not recognized unless there is sufficient assurance that there will be sufficient future taxable income available to realize such losses.

Lease

The company bifurcate its lease contract into Operating and Finance lease, as per AS - 19. Operating Lease is a agreement in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor. In finance lease significant portion of the risks and rewards are transferred to leasee. Lease Rentals in respect of operating lease arrangements are charged to the Statement of Profit & Loss.

Earnings per Share

Basic earning per share is calculated by dividing the net profit for the period attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.

The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period and for all periods presented is adjusted for events, such as bonus shares, other than the conversion of potential equity shares, that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without a corresponding change in resources. 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 is adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.

Stock in Trade

Shares are valued at cost or market value, whichever is lower. The comparison of Cost and Market value is done separately for each category of Shares.

Units of Mutual Funds are valued at cost or market value whichever is lower. Net asset value of units declared by mutual funds is considered as market value for non-exchange traded Mutual Funds.

Contingent Liabilities & Provisions

A provision is recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and in respect of which reliable estimate can be made. Provision is not discounted to its present value and is determined based on the best estimate required to settle the obligation at the year end date.

These are reviewed at each year end date and adjusted to reflect the best current estimate.

Contingent liabilities are disclosed when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, the existence of which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company or a present obligation that arises from past events where it is either not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle or a reliable estimate of the amount cannot be made.

Segment reporting

The company operates in capital market which is only identifiable reporting segment under AS-17 Segment Reporting issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Foreign Currency Transactions

Foreign currency transactions are accounted for at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. The year end balances in the payable/receivable account are reported on the basis of closing exchange rate of respective currency. Gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions in foreign currencies are recognised in the profit and loss account on realization date. Forward exchange contracts outstanding as at the year end on account of firm commitment transactions are marked to market and the losses, if any are recognized in the profit and loss account and gains are ignored in accordance with the Announcement of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India on ''Accounting for Derivatives'' issued in March 2008.

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Mar 31, 2013

The significant accounting policies followed by the company are as stated below :

a. Inventories

Stock-in-trade has been valued at cost or market price whichever is lower

b. Revenue Recognition

Items of Income and Expenditure are recognized on accrual and prudent basis

c. Fixed Assets and Depreciation

Fixed Assets have been capitalized at cost inclusive of all expenses incidental to acquisition of such assets. Depreciation on fixed assets have been provided for on w. d. v. method as per the rates prescribed under schedule XIV of the said Act.

d. Taxes on Income

Provision for Current Income Tax is made on the taxable income using the applicable tax rates and tax laws. Deferred tax assets or liabilities arising on account of liming differences which are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent years is recognized using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or subsequently enacted Deferred tax assets in respect of unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward losses are not recognized unless there is sufficieni assurance that there will be sufficient future taxable income available to realize such losses

e Retirement Benefits

As none of the employees have completed the minimum length of service as provided in the Payment of Gratuity Act. 1972 no provision for gratuity is required to be made

f. Miscellaneous Expenditure

Miscellaneous Expenditure not written off is amortized over a period having due regard to its nature and benefits derived thereon

g. Investments are valued at cost

h. Expenditure in foreign currency during the year - Nil