Mar 31, 2013
I. Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (IGAAP) under the historical
cost convention on accrual basis. The IGAAP comprises Accounting
Standards ("AS") notified under Companies Accounting Standards Rules,
2006 by the Central Government of India under Section 211(3C) of the
Companies Act, 1956, various pronouncements of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India ("ICAI"), and the relevant provisions of
the Companies Act, 1956 ("the Act") and guidelines issued by the
Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI").
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. The Management evaluates all recently issued or
revised Accounting Standards on an ongoing basis.
ii. Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IGAAP
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and
disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of financial
statements. Examples of such estimates and assumptions include useful
lives of fixed assets, intangible assets, taxes, provision for doubtful
debts, anticipated obligations under employee retirement plans, etc.
The recognition, measurement, classification or disclosures of an item
or information in the financial statements have been made relying on
these estimates to a greater extent. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.
iii. Revenue Recognition
Revenues are recorded net off all the applicable taxes.
Direct revenue of the Company comprises the income from following
principal activities:
a) Technology Infrastructure Management Services - This represents
Technology Integration and Management Services. Technology Integration
activities include Technology Management services, turnkey Solutions
for Technology Deployment, resales, leasing and Integration of Hardware
/ System Software/ Database Software / Networking Products with or
without one another. Revenue from Technology Integration is recognised
on delivery to the customer and acknowledgement thereof, in accordance
with the terms of the individual contracts. Management Services
represents amount charged for Facility Management Services, Maintenance
upkeep of Hardware / System Software/ Database Software / Networking
Products and consultancy thereon. Revenue from Management Services is
recognised over the life of the contracts. Maintenance revenue on
expired contracts on which services have continued to be rendered is
recognised on renewal of contract or on receipt of payment.
The Company provides financial inclusion and e-governance managed
services to various Indian banks which include, data capture,
digitization, de-duplication, software applications and its
maintenance, data center and its maintenance, networking, handheld
devices connectivity, business correspondent operations, smart card/
identity card supply, etc. The Company provide public cloud based
education managed services across schools, colleges and universities
which include web based solutions, automation and maintenance of it
assets, software services and maintenance etc. Revenue recognition in
these businesses are according to the service delivery milestones
specified in the contracts.
b) Software Services- This represents charges for development of
software for customer and sale of licenses of software and other
products. Revenue from Software services is recognised when the
software is developed and installed / delivered to the customers as per
the terms of the contract. Revenue on sale of licenses of software and
other products is recognised on delivery / installation, as the case
may be.
Indirect Revenue of the Company generally comprises the following
items:
a) Interest Income- Interest Income is recognised based on time
proportion and on gross basis.
b) Dividend Income- Dividend Income is recognised when the Company's
right to receive dividend is established.
c) Rental Income- Rent on Immovable properties is recognised on accrual
basis as per respective agreement with the parties.
iv. Expenditure
Expenses are accounted on the accrual basis and provisions are made for
all known losses and liabilities.
v. Fixed assets, Intangible Assets, Capital Work-in Progress and
Depreciation/Amortisation
a) All fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.
For this purpose cost includes purchase price and all other
attributable costs of bringing the assets to working condition for its
intended use.
b) Intangible assets are stated at the consideration paid for purchase
/ acquisition less accumulated amortization.
c) Capital Work in Progress / Intangible Assets under development
include expenditure incurred for acquiring Fixed / Intangible assets
not ready for intended use before the balance sheet date.
d) Depreciation on all assets is provided pro-rata to the period of
use, under straight-line method, at rates prescribed in Schedule XIV of
the Companies Act, 1956. Intangible assets including Technical Know how
are amortised over their respective individual estimated useful lives
(not exceeding five years) on a straight line basis, commencing from
the date the asset is available for its intended use. Leasehold land is
amortised over the life of the lease.
vi. Classification of Current/Non-current Assets and Liabilities :
An asset is classified as current when it satisfies following criteria:
a) It is expected to be realized in or is intended for sale or
consumption in, the company's operating cycle;
b) It is expected to be realised within 12 months after the reporting
date;
c) It is cash or cash equivalent unless it is restricted from being
exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months
after the reporting date.
All other assets are classified as Non-current.
A liability is classified as current when it satisfies any of following
criteria:
a) It is expected to be settled in the company's normal operating
cycle;
b) It is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting date;
c) The company does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement
of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.
All other liabilities are classified as Non-current
vii. Borrowing Costs
Borrowing Costs directly attributable to the acquisition or
construction of fixed assets are capitalized for the period until the
asset is ready for its intended use. Other borrowing costs are
recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.
viii. Investments
Trade Investments are investments made to enhance the Company's
business interest. Investments are either classified as Long term or
Current based on the Management's intention at the time of purchase.
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. Long Term
Investments are stated at Cost. A provision for diminution in value is
made to recognise a decline, other than temporary, in the value of long
term investments. Current Investments, if any, are valued at lower of
cost and net realizable value.
ix. Inventories
Inventories include stocks of Computer equipments, peripherals and
traded software in respect of Infrastructure Management Services of the
Company and the same is valued at lower of cost (net of provision for
obsolescence) or net realizable value. Cost is determined on First In
First Out (FIFO) basis.
x. Foreign exchange transactions
Transactions in foreign currencies are generally recorded at the
exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Monetary items
denominated in foreign currency and outstanding at the Balance Sheet
date are translated at the exchange rate ruling on that date. Exchange
differences on foreign exchange transactions are recognised in the
profit and loss account.
Investments in overseas subsidiaries are recognised at the relevant
exchange rates prevailing on the dates of allotment / investments.
xi. Accounting for Employee Benefits
Staff Costs and Directors' Remuneration include Short term employee
benefits such as Salaries, allowances, incentives, and short term
compensated absences etc. It also includes company contributions
towards Defined Contribution plans and provisions for Defined Benefit
plans.
(a) Short Term Employee Benefits
Short term employee benefits are recognised in the period during which
the services are rendered. Provision for unused entitlements in respect
of compensated absences is made for on the basis of actuarial valuation
made at the end of each financial year.
(b) Post Employment Benefits
A. Provident Fund (PF) & Employees' State Insurance Scheme (ESIC)-
Defined Contribution Plans
Under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act,
1952 all eligible employees of the Company are entitled to receive
benefits which is a Defined Contribution Plan. In addition, some
employees of the Company are covered under ESIC Act, 1948, which is
also a Defined Contribution Plan. Both these Plans are recognised and
administered by the Statutory Authorities. Both the employees and the
Company make monthly contributions to these plans. The Company's
contributions to these schemes are recognised as expense in the
Statement of Profit and Loss during the period in which the employee
renders the related service. The Company has no further obligation
under these plans beyond its monthly contributions.
B. Gratuity- a Defined Benefit Plan
The Company provides for Gratuity in accordance with the Payment of
Gratuity Act, 1972, a Defined Benefit Plan. The plan, subject to the
provisions of the above Act, provides for lump sum payment to eligible
employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of
employment, of an amount based on the respective employee's salary and
tenure of employment. Gratuity liability is accrued and provided for on
the basis of an actuarial valuation on Projected Unit Credit Method
made at the end of each financial year. Actuarial gains / losses are
recognised immediately to the Statement of Profit and Loss.
xii. Accounting for Taxes
Tax expense comprises of Current and Deferred tax. Provision for
Current tax is made in accordance with the relevant provisions of the
Income - tax Act, 1961.
Deferred tax resulting from "timing differences" between book and tax
profits is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that have been
enacted or substantively enacted as on the balance sheet date. Deferred
tax assets are recognised and carried forward only if there is a
virtual/ reasonable certainty that the assets will be realised in
future.
xiii. Impairment
The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date
to check any indication of impairment based on internal/external
factors. Impairment Loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of
an asset is in excess of its recoverable amount. The Impairment Loss is
recognised as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss and
carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable value.
xiv. Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets:
The Company recognises a provision when there is a present obligation
as a result of a past event that probably requires outflow of resources
which can be reliably estimated.Disclosures for contingent liability is
made, without a provision in books,when there is an obligation that
may, but probably will not (in the opinion of the management), require
outflow of resources. Contingent Assets are neither recognised nor
disclosed in the financial statements.
xv. Earning per Share (EPS)
The earning considered in ascertaining the Company's EPS comprises the
net profit after tax. The number of shares used in computing Basic EPS
is the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year
duly adjusted for additional shares issued during the year, if any.
The number of shares used in computing diluted EPS comprises the
weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic
EPS, and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could
have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity
shares.
Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed to be converted as of the
beginning of the period, unless issued at a later date. The number of
shares and potentially dilutive equity shares are adjusted for stock
splits and bonus shares issued, if any.
xvi. Receivables
A receivable is classified as "Trade Receivable" if it is in respect of
amount due on account of services rendered in the normal course of the
business. Trade Receivables are stated at the amounts they are
estimated to realize, net of provisions for bad and doubtful debts. A
provision for doubtful debt is made when collection of the full amount
is no longer probable. Bad debts are written off when identified.
xvii. Cash and Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash equivalents comprises cash at bank and in hand and short
term investments with an original maturity of three months or less.
xviii. Cash Flow Statement
Cash Flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby net profits
before tax is adjusted for the effect of transaction of non-cash nature
and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or
payments. The cash flows from regular revenue generating, investing and
financing activities are segregated.
xix. Liabilities
All known liabilities are recorded in the balance sheet at the amounts
the Company is bound to settle.
xx. Trade Payable
A payable is classified as "Trade Payables" if it is in respect of
amount due on account of goods/services received in the normal course
of business.
xxi. Unbilled Revenue
The same represents revenue accrued as on date of financial statements
but not billed to the customer as per contractual terms for billing.
xxii. Events occurring after the Balance Sheet date
All material events occurring after the Balance Sheet date are
considered and where appropriate, adjustments to or disclosures are
made in the respective notes of the financial statements.
Mar 31, 2011
1. Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (IGAAP) under the historical
cost convention on accrual basis. The IGAAP comprises Accounting
Standards ("AS") notifed under Companies Accounting Standards Rules,
2006 by the Central Government of India under Section 211(3C) of the
Companies Act, 1956, various pronouncements of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India ("ICAI"), and the relevant provisions of
the Companies Act, 1956 and guidelines issued by the Securities and
Exchange Board of India ("SEBI").
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. The Management evaluates all recently issued or
revised Accounting Standards on an ongoing basis.
2. Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IGAAP
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and
disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of financial
statements. Examples of such estimates and assumptions include useful
lives of fixed assets, Intangible assets, taxes, provision for doubtful
debts, anticipated obligations under employee retirement plans, etc.
The recognition, measurement, classification or disclosures of an item
or information in the financial statements have been made relying on
these estimates to a greater extent. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.
3. Revenue Recognition
Revenues are recorded net off all the applicable taxes.
Direct revenue of the Company comprises the income from following
principle activities:
i. Technology Infrastructure Management Services - This represents
Technology Integration and Management Services. Technology Integration
activities include Technology Management services, turnkey Solutions
for Technology Deployment, resales, leasing and Integration of Hardware
/ System Software/ Database Software/ Networking Products with or
without one another. Revenue from Technology Integration is recognised
on delivery to the customer and acknowledgement thereof, in accordance
with the terms of the individual contracts. Management Services
represents amount charged for Facility Management Services, Maintenance
upkeep of Hardware / System Software/ Database Software / Networking
Products and consultancy thereon. Revenue from Management Services is
recognised over the life of the contracts. Maintenance revenue on
expired contracts on which services have continued to be rendered is
recognised on renewal of contract or on receipt of payment.
ii. Software Services - This represents charges for development of
software for customer and sale of licenses of software and other
products. Revenue from Software services is recognised when the
software is developed and installed / delivered to the customers as per
the terms of the contract. Revenue on sale of licenses of software and
other products is recognised on delivery / installation, as the case
may be.
Indirect Revenue of the Company generally comprises the following
items:
i. Interest Income - Interest Income is recognised based on time
proportion and on gross basis.
ii. Dividend Income - Dividend Income is recognised when the Company's
right to receive dividend is established.
iii. Rent Income - Rent on immovable properties is recognised on
accrual basis as per the respective agreements with the parties.
4. Expenditure
Expenses are accounted on the accrual basis and provisions are made for
all known losses and liabilities.
5. Fixed assets, Intangible Assets, Capital Work-in Progress and
Depreciation/Amortisation
i. All fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.
For this purpose cost includes purchase price and all other
attributable costs of bringing the assets to working condition for its
intended use.
ii. Intangible assets are stated at the consideration paid for
purchase / acquisition less accumulated amortization.
iii. Capital Work in Progress/ Intangible Assets undercapitalization
include expenditure incurred /advances paid for acquiring fixed /
Intangible assets and cost of assets not ready for intended use before
the balance sheet date.
iv. Depreciation on all assets is provided pro-rata to the period of
use, under straight-line method, at rates prescribed in Schedule XIV of
the Companies Act, 1956. Intangible assets including Technical Know how
are amortised over their respective individual estimated useful lives
(not exceeding five years) on a straight line basis, commencing from the
date the asset is available for its intended use. Leasehold land is
amortised over the life of the lease.
6. Borrowing Costs
Borrowing Costs directly attributable to the acquisition or
construction of fixed assets are capitalized for the period until the
asset is ready for its intended use. Other borrowing costs are
recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.
7. Investments
Trade Investments are investments made to enhance the Company's
business interest. Investments are either classifed as Long term or
Current based on the Management's intention at the time of purchase.
Investments that are readily realizable and intended to be held for not
more than a year are classifed as Current Investments. All other
Investments are classifed as Long Term Investments. Long Term
Investments are stated at Cost. A provision for diminution in value is
made to recognise a decline, other than temporary, in the value of long
term investments. Current Investments, if any, are valued at lower of
cost and net realizable value.
8. Inventories
Inventories include stocks of Computer equipments, peripherals and
traded software in respect of Infrastructure Management Services of the
Company and the same is valued at lower of cost (net of provision for
obsolescence) or net realizable value. Cost is determined on First In
First Out (FIFO) basis.
9. Foreign exchange transactions
Transactions in foreign currencies are generally recorded at the
exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Monetary
items denominated in foreign currency and outstanding at the Balance
Sheet date are translated at the exchange rate ruling on that date.
Exchange differences on foreign exchange transactions are recognised in
the Profit and loss account.
Investments in overseas subsidiaries are recognised at the relevant
exchange rates prevailing on the dates of allotment / investments.
10. Preliminary / Share Issue Expenses / Expenses on amalgamation
Preliminary expenses are charged to the Profit and Loss Account in the
year in which incurred. Share issue expenses are adjusted against
Securities Premium Account as per Section 78(2) of the Companies Act,
1956. Expenditure on amalgamation is adjusted against the capital
reserve arising on amalgamation.
11. Accounting for Employee Benefits
Staff Costs and Directors' Remuneration include Short term employee
benefits such as Salaries, allowances, incentives, and short term
compensated absences etc. It also includes company contributions
towards Defned Contribution plans and provisions for Defined Benefit
plans.
(a) Short Term Employee benefits
Short term employee benefits are recognised in the period during which
the services are rendered. Provision for unused entitlements in respect
of compensated absences is made for on the basis of actuarial valuation
made at the end of each financial year.
(b) Post Employment benefits
(i) Provident Fund (PF) & Employees' State Insurance Scheme (ESIC)-
Defned Contribution Plans
Underthe Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act,
1952 all eligible employees of the Company are entitled to receive
benefits which is a Defned Contribution Plan. In addition, some
employees of the Company are covered under ESIC Act, 1948, which is
also a Defned Contribution Plan. Both these Plans are recognised and
administered by the Statutory Authorities. Both the employees and the
Company make monthly contributions to these plans. The Company's
contributions to these schemes are recognised as expense in the Profit
and Loss Account during the period in which the employee renders the
related service. The Company has no further obligation under these
plans beyond its monthly contributions.
(ii) Gratuity- a Defned benefit Plan
The Company provides for Gratuity in accordance with the Payment of
Gratuity Act, 1972, a Defned benefit Plan. The plan, subject to the
provisions of the above Act, provides for lump sum payment to eligible
employees at retirement, death, incapacitation or termination of
employment, of an amount based on the respective employee's salary and
tenure of employment. Gratuity liability is accrued and provided for on
the basis of an actuarial valuation on Projected Unit Credit Method
made at the end of each financial year. Actuarial gains / losses are
recognised immediately to the Profit and Loss Account. In respect of
Compulink Systems Limited which merged with the Company during the
Financial year 2009-10, Gratuity benefits are administered by a Trust
formed for this purpose through the Group Gratuity Scheme of the Life
Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India. In respect of this fund, the
adequacy of the accumulated funds available with the LIC has been
confirmed on the basis of an actuarial valuation made at the year end
and the provision has been made for the shortfall, if any.
12. Accounting for Taxes
Tax expense comprises of Current and Deferred tax. Provision for
Current tax is made in accordance with the relevant provisions of the
Income -tax Act, 1961.
Deferred tax resulting from "timing differences" between book and tax
Profits is accounted for using the tax rates and laws that have been
enacted or substantially enacted as on the balance sheet date. Deferred
tax assets are recognised and carried forward only if there is a
virtual/ reasonable certainty that the assets will be realised in
future.
13. Impairment
The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date
to check any indication of impairment based on internal/external
factors. Impairment Loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of
an asset is in excess of its recoverable amount. The Impairment Loss is
recognised as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss and
carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable value.
14. Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets:
The Company recognises a provision when there is a present obligation
as a result of a past event that probably requires outfow of resources,
which can be reliably estimated. Disclosures for contingent liability
is made, without a provision in books, when there is an obligation that
may, but probably will not (in the opinion of the management), require
outfow of resources. Contingent Assets are neither recognised nor
disclosed in the financial statements.
15. Earning per Share (EPS)
The earning considered in ascertaining the Company's EPS comprises the
net profit after tax. The number of shares used in computing Basic EPS
is the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year
duly adjusted for additional shares issued during the year, if any.
The number of shares used in computing diluted EPS comprises the
weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic
EPS, and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could
have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity
shares.
Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed to be converted as of the
beginning of the period, unless issued at a later date. The number of
shares and potentially dilutive equity shares are adjusted for stock
splits and bonus shares issued, if any.
16. Cash and Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprises cash at bank
and in hand and short term investments with an original maturity of
three months or less.
17. Cash Flow Statement
Cash Flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby net Profits
before tax is adjusted for the effect of transaction of non-cash nature
and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or
payments. The cash fows from regular revenue generating, investing and
fnancing activities are segregated.
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