Mar 31, 2016
Note 1 Company Information & Accounting Policies Company Information
The company is incorporated on 20th February, 1989 at Calcutta, West Bengal, India. It is a Public limited company by its shares. The company operates in Capital Market and Commodity Market. The activities of the company include trading, investing in shares & other securities and other related activities of capital market as well as Commodity Market.
Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
These financial 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 (CActt) read with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, the provisions of the Act (to the extent notified) and other accounting principles generally accepted in India, to the extent applicable.
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 III to the Companies Act, 2013. Based on the nature of products and the time between acquisition of assets for processing and their realization 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.
Cash Flow Statement
Cash flow 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 Tangible Assets
Tangible assets are stated at acquisition cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Subsequent expenditures related to an item of tangible 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 realizable 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 recognized in the profit 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 assets costing Rs. 5,000 or less are fully depreciated in the year of purchase.
Intangible Assets & Amortization
Intangibles assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. These are being amortized over the estimated useful life, as determined by the management. Leasehold land is amortized 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.
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 / Unrealized 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.
Purchase
Purchase is recognized on passing of ownership in share based on brokers 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 recognize 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 realizable 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 noncurrent 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.
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.
Earnings per Share
Basic earnings 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.
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.
Contingent Liabilities & Provisions
A provision is recognized 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.
Mar 31, 2015
BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
These financial 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 notified) and other counting
principles generally accepted in India, to the extent applicable.
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 III to the Companies Act, 2013. 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.
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
Cash flow 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 acquisition cost, net of accumulated
depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Subsequent
expenditures related to an item of tangible 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.
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:
* assets costing Rs. 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.
a) Income is recognized on accrual basis.
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.
REVENUE 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.
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.
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.
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.
Mar 31, 2014
1.1 Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention and in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,
1956. Accounting policies not referred to otherwise are consistent and
are in consonance with the generally accepted accounting principles in
India.
1.2 Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires 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 recognized in the period in which the results
are known / materialized.
1.3 Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation.
1.4 Depreciation
Depreciation on Fixed Assets has been provided on Straight Line Value
Method at the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act,
1956.
1.5 Investments
Investments that are readily realizable and intended to be held for not
more than a year are classified as current investments. All other
investments are classified as long-term investments. Current
investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value determined on
an individual investment basis. Long-term investments are carried at
cost. Provision for diminution in the value of long term investments is
made only if such a decline is other than temporary in nature in the
opinion of the management.
1.6 Inventories
Stock Âin Trade has been valued at cost or market price whichever is
lower.
1.7 Taxes on Income
Provision for Income Tax is made on the basis of estimated taxable
income for the period at current rates. Tax expense comprises both
Current Tax and Deferred Tax at the applicable enacted or substantively
enacted rates. Current Tax represents the amount of Income Tax payable/
recoverable in respect of taxable income/ loss for the reporting
period. Deferred Tax represents the effect of timing difference between
taxable income and accounting income for the reporting period that
originates in one year and are capable of reversal in one or more
subsequent years.
1.8 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.
1.9 Revenue Recognition
Items of Income and expenditure are recognized and accounted for on
Accrual basis.
1.10 Contingent Liability, if any are disclosed by way of notes
Mar 31, 2013
1.1 Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention and in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act,
1956. Accounting policies not referred to otherwise are consistent and
are in consonance with the generally accepted accounting principles in
India.
1.2 Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires 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 recognized in the period in which the results
are known / materialized.
1.3 Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are stated at cost less depreciation.
1.4 Depreciation
Depreciation on Fixed Assets has been provided on Straight Line Value
Method at the rates prescribed in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act,
1956.
1.5 Investments
Investments that are readily realizable and intended to be held for not
more than a year are classified as current investments. All other
investments are classified as long-term investments. Current
investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value determined on
an individual investment basis. Long-term investments are carried at
cost. Provision for diminution in the value of long term investments is
made only if such a decline is other than temporary in nature in the
opinion of the management.
1.6 Inventories
Stock -in Trade has been valued at cost or market price whichever is
lower.
1.7 Taxes on Income
Provision for Income Tax is made on the basis of estimated taxable
income for the period at current rates. Tax expense comprises both
Current Tax and Deferred Tax at the applicable enacted or substantively
enacted rates. Current Tax represents the amount of Income Tax payable/
recoverable in respect of taxable income/ loss for the reporting
period. Deferred Tax represents the effect of timing difference between
taxable income and accounting income for the reporting period that
originates in one year and are capable of reversal in one or more
subsequent years.
1.8 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.
1.9 Revenue Recognition
Items of Income and expenditure are recognized and accounted for on
Accrual basis.
1.10 Contingent Liability, if any are disclosed by way of notes
Mar 31, 2012
1.1 Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention and in accordance with the provisions of Companies Act,
1956. Accounting Policies not referred to otherwise are consistent and
are in accordance with the generally accepted accounting Principles in
India.
1.2 Use of Estimates
The preparation of Financial Statements are in Conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires estimates and
assumptions to be made to that effect the reported amount of Assets and
Liabilities on the date of financial statements and the reported amount
of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Difference between
the actual results and estimates are recognized in the period in which
the results are known/materialized.
1.3 Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are valued at Cost less Depreciation.
1.4 Depreciation
Depreciation on Fixed Assets has been provided on straight line method
at rates prescribed in schedule XIV of Companies Act, 1956.
1.5 Investments
Investments which are readily realisable and intended to be held for
less than one year are classified as Current Investments. All other
Investments are classified as long term investments. Current
Investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value determined on
an individual investment basis. Long Term investments are carried at
cost. Provision for diminution in the value of long tem investments is
made only if such a decline is other than temporary in nature in the
opinion of the management.
1.6 Inventories
Stock-in-trade has been valued at cost or market price which ever is
lower.
1.7 Taxes on Income
Provision for Taxation is made on the basis of estimated taxable income
for the period at current rates. Tax expenses comprises of both Current
Tax and Deferred Tax at the applicable enacted or substantively enacted
rates. Current Tax represents the amount of Income Tax payable /
recoverable in respect of taxable income / loss for the reporting
period. Deferred Tax represents the effect of timing difference between
taxable income and accounting income for the reporting period that
originates in one year and are capable of reversal in one or more
subsequent years.
1.8 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.
1.9 Revenue Recognition
Items of Income and Expenditure are recognized and accounted for on
Accrual basis.
1.10 Contingent Liability, if any, are disclosed by way of Notes.
Mar 31, 2010
The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention and
comply with the mandatory accounting stand- ards issued by the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
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 recognised on accrual and prudent
basis.
c. Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Depreciation on fixed assets have been provided for on straight line
method as per the rates prescribed under schedule XIV of the said Act.
d. Investments
All investments are held or intended to be held for one year or more
and therefore considered as long term investments and valued at cost as
per AS 13 issued by ICAI. Provision for diminution in the value of long
term investments is made only if such a decline is other than temporary
in the opinion of the management.
e. 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, which are capable
of reversal in one or more subsequent years is recognised 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 recognised unless there is sufficient assurance
that there will be sufficient future taxable income available to
realise such losses.
f. Retirement Benefits
The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 is not applicable to the Company as
the no. of employees in the Company is below the threshold minimum.
Therefore, the Company has no liability on account of retirement
benefits in lieu of Accountng Standard 15 (Revised) on Employee
Benefit. Leave Encashment are paid within the accounting year and no
leave balances are carried forward.
g. Miscellaneous Expenditure
No Miscellaneous Expenditure is written off during the year. h.
Contingent liabilities are not provided for but are disclosed in the
notes on accounts.
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