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Accounting Policies of HandsOn Global Management (HGM) Ltd. Company
Mar 31, 2025
1. MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (hereinafter
referred to as the ''Ind AS'') as notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting standards) Rules, 2015 and Companies
(Indian Accounting Standards) Amendments Rules 2016 prescribed under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013
read with rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The financial statements are prepared and presented on accrual basis and under the historical cost convention,
except for the following material items that have been measured at fair value as required by the relevant Ind AS:
0 Certain financial assets and liabilities are measured at Fair value (refer accounting policy on financial instruments -
Refer note 1.7 below
0 Defined Benefit and other Long term Employee Benefits - Refer note 1.8 below
Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued accounting standard is adopted or a
revision to an existing accounting standard requires a change in the accounting policy hitherto in use.
1.2 USE OF ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
The preparation of the financial statements requires that the Management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The recognition,
measurement, classification or disclosure of an item or information in the financial statements is made relying on
these estimates.
The estimates and judgements used in the preparation of the financial statements are continuously evaluated and are
based on historical experience and various other assumptions and factors (including expectations of future events)
that the Company believes to be reasonable under the existing circumstances. Actual results could differ from those
estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognised prospectively in current and future periods.
All the assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the company''s normal operating
cycle of twelve months and other criteria set out in Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013. Based on the nature of
services 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.
1.3 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT & INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any.
Costs include freight, import duties, non-refundable purchase taxes and other expenses directly attributable to the
acquisition of the asset.
Intangible Assets
Costs that are directly associated with identifiable and unique software products controlled by the Company,
developed in-house or acquired, and have probable economic benefits exceeding the cost beyond one year are
recognized as software products. Other acquired software''s meant for in-house consumption are capitalized at the
acquisition price:
Depreciation/amortisation:
Tangible Assets - Depreciation on Property, Plant and Equipment is provided on a straight line method based on useful
life and in the manner prescribed in part C of Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013.
Investment property is amortized over the period of lease.
Intangible Assets - Software product (meant for sale) are amortized over its estimated useful life of 8 years. Other
Software products are amortized over its period of license.
1.4 IMPAIRMENT OF NON FINANCIAL ASSETS
The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that a non-financial asset or a
group of non-financial assets are impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the amount of
impairment loss. For the purpose of assessing impairment, the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates
cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets
is considered as a cash generating unit. If any such indication exists, an estimate of the recoverable amount of the
individual asset/cash generating unit is made.
An impairment loss is calculated as the difference between an asset''s carrying amount and recoverable amount.
Losses are recognised in profit or loss and reflected in an allowance account. When the Company considers that there
are no realistic prospects of recovery of the asset, the relevant amounts are written off. If the amount of impairment
loss subsequently decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment
was recognised, then the previously recognised impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss.
1.5 REVENUE RECOGNITION
Rendering of services:
Revenue from Software and IT Enabled services are recognized when the services are rendered.
The Company derives revenue primarily from Software and IT Enabled Services, maintenance of software/hardware
and related services and Use of software licenses. Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the
economic benefit will flow to the Company and the revenue can be measured reliably.
Sale of licence: Revenue from licence is recognized at the time the license is made available to the customer as "right
to access" during the period of access.
Other Income
Interest income is recognized on a time proportionate basis taking into account the amounts invested and the rate of
interest. For all financial instruments measured at amortised cost, interest income is recorded using the Effective
interest rate method to the net carrying amount of the financial assets.
Dividend
Dividend Income is recognized when right to receive the same is established.
1.6 CONTRACT BALANCES:
Trade Receivables:
A receivable represents the Company''s right to an amount of consideration that is unconditional (i.e. only a passage of
time is required to before payment of the consideration is due).
Contract liabilities:
A contract liability is the obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the company has received
consideration (or an amount of consideration is due) from the customer. If a customer pays consideration before the
company transfer goods and services to the customer, a contract liability is recognised when the payment is made or
the payment is due, whichever is earlier. Contract liabilities are recognised as revenue when the company performs
under the contract
1.7 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financial assets - Initial recognition
Financial assets are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments.
Financial assets other than trade receivables are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial
assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are
initially recognised at fair value, and transaction costs are expensed in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Subsequent measurement
Financial assets, other than equity instruments, are subsequently measured at amortised cost, fair value through
other comprehensive income or fair value through profit or loss on the basis of both:
(a) the entity''s business model for managing the financial assets and
(b) the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset.
(a) Measured at amortised cost:
A financial asset is measured at amortised cost, if it is held under the hold to collect business model i.e. held with an
objective of holding the assets to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual cash flows are solely payments of
principal and interest on the principal outstanding. Amortised cost is calculated using the effective interest rate
("EIR") method by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral
part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in interest income in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The losses
arising from impairment are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. On derecognition, gain or loss, if any, is
recognised to Statement of Profit and Loss.
(b) Measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI):
A financial asset is measured at FVOCI, if it is held under the hold to collect and sell business model i.e. held with an
objective to collect contractual cash flows and selling such financial asset and the contractual cash flows are solely
payments of principal and interest on the principal outstanding. It is subsequently measured at fair value with fair
value movements recognised in the OCI, except for interest income which recognised using EIR method. The losses
arising from impairment are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. On derecognition, cumulative gain or loss
previously recognised in the OCI is reclassified from the equity to Statement of Profit and Loss.
(c) Measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL):
Investment in financial asset other than equity instrument, not measured at either amortised cost or FVOCI is
measured at FVTPL. Such financial assets are measured at fair value with all changes in fair value, including interest
income and dividend income if any, recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Equity Instruments:
All investments in equity instruments classified under financial assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Equity
instruments which are held for trading are measured at FVTPL.
For all other equity instruments, the Company may, on initial recognition, irrevocably elect to measure the same
either at FVOCI or FVTPL. The Company makes such election on an instrument-by-instrument basis. Fair value changes
on an equity instrument shall be recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss unless the Company has elected to
measure such instrument at FVOCI. Fair value changes excluding dividends, on an equity instrument measured at
FVOCI are recognised in the OCI. Amounts recognised in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) are not subsequently
transferred to Statement of Profit and Loss. Dividend income on the investments in equity instruments are recognised
in Statement of Profit and Loss.
Impairment
The Company recognises a loss allowance for Expected Credit Losses (ECL) on financial assets that are measured at
amortised cost and at FVOCI. The credit loss is difference between all contractual cash flows that are due to an entity
in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the entity expects to receive (i.e. all cash shortfalls),
discounted at the original effective interest rate. This is assessed on an individual or collective basis after considering
all reasonable and supportable including that which is forward-looking.
The Company''s trade receivables or contract revenue receivables do not contain significant financing component and
loss allowance on trade receivables is measured at an amount equal to life time expected losses i.e. expected cash
shortfall, being simplified approach for recognition of impairment loss allowance.
Under simplified approach, the Company does not track changes in credit risk. Rather it recognizes impairment loss
allowance based on the lifetime ECL at each reporting date right from its initial recognition. The Company uses a
provision matrix to determine impairment loss allowance on the portfolio of trade receivables.
The provision matrix is based on its historically observed default rates over the expected life of the trade receivable
and is adjusted for forward looking estimates. At every reporting date, the historical observed default rates are
updated and changes in the forward-looking estimates are analysed.
For financial assets other than trade receivables, the Company recognises 12-month expected credit losses for all
originated or acquired financial assets if at the reporting date the credit risk of the financial asset has not increased
significantly since its initial recognition. The expected credit losses are measured as lifetime expected credit losses if
the credit risk on financial asset increases significantly since its initial recognition. If, in a subsequent period, credit
quality of the instrument improves such that there is no longer significant increase in credit risks since initial
recognition, then the Company reverts to recognizing impairment loss allowance based on 12 months ECL.
The impairment losses and reversals are recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss. For equity instruments and
financial assets measured at FVTPL, there is no requirement for impairment testing.
Investments in subsidiaries:
The Company has accounted for its investment in subsidiaries at cost.
De-recognition
The Company derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset
expire, or it transfers rights to receive cash flows from an asset, it evaluates if and to what extent it has retained the
risks and rewards of ownership. When it has neither transferred nor retained substantially all of the risks and rewards
of the asset, nor transferred control of the asset, the Company continues to recognise the transferred asset to the
extent of the Company''s continuing involvement. In that case, the Company also recognises an associated liability.
The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that
the Company has retained.
Financial Liabilities
Initial Recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the
instruments. Financial liabilities are initially recognised at fair value net of transaction costs for all financial liabilities
not carried at fair value through profit or loss.
The Company''s financial liabilities includes trade and other payables, loans and borrowings including bank overdrafts
and derivative instruments.
Subsequent measurement
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost are subsequently measured at using EIR method. Financial liabilities
carried at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value with all changes in fair value recognised in the
Statement of Profit and Loss.
Loans & Borrowings:
After initial recognition, interest bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using
EIR method. Gains and losses are recognized in profit & loss when the liabilities are derecognized as well as through
EIR amortization process.
Financial Guarantee Contracts
Financial guarantee contracts issued by the Company are those contracts that requires a payment to be made or to
reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because the specified debtors fails to make payment when due in accordance
with the term of a debt instrument. Financial guarantee contracts are recognized initially as a liability at fair value,
adjusted for transaction costs that are directly attributable to the issuance of the guarantee.
Subsequently the liability is measured at the higher of the amount of loss allowance determined as per impairment
requirements of Ind AS 109 and the amount recognized less cumulative adjustments.
De-recognition
A financial liability is de-recognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When
an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms
of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of
the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is
recognised in the statement of profit or loss.
Derivative financial instruments & hedge accounting
The Company uses derivative financial instruments, such as forward foreign exchange contracts, interest rate swaps,
cross currency interest risk swap to hedge its foreign currency risks. Such derivative financial instruments are initially
recognised at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at
fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss. Derivatives are carried as financial
assets when the fair value is positive and as financial liabilities when the fair value is negative.
The Company designates their derivatives as hedges of foreign currency risk associated with the cash flows of highly
probable forecast transactions and variable interest rate risks associated with the borrowings.
The Company documents at the inception of hedging transaction the economic relationship between hedging
instruments and hedged items including whether the hedging instrument is expected to offset cash flow of hedged
items. The Company documents its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge
transaction at the inception of each hedge relationship.
Cash flows hedge that qualify for the hedge accounting
Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives are taken directly to statement of profit & loss,
except for the effective portion of cash flow hedge which is recognized in other comprehensive income and presented
as separate component of equity which is later reclassified to statement of profit & loss when the hedge item affects
profit & loss.
Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the Balance Sheet if there is a
currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to
realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
1.8 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT:
The Company measures financial instruments, such as, derivatives at fair value at each balance sheet date.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that
the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
S In the principal market for the asset or liability, or
S In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability
The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Company.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when
pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.
A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant''s ability to generate
economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that
would use the asset in its highest and best use.
The Company uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are
available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of
unobservable inputs.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within
the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement as a whole:
S Level 1 â Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
S Level 2 â Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is
directly or indirectly observable
S Level 3 â Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is
unobservable
For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Company determines
whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest
level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.
For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Company has determined classes of assets and liabilities on the basis of
the nature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy as explained above.
1.9 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The Company has provides following post-employment plans such as:
(a) Defined benefit plans such a gratuity and
(b) Defined contribution plans such as Provident fund etc.
a) Defined-benefit plan:
The liability or asset recognised in the balance sheet in respect of defined benefit gratuity plan is the present value
of defined benefit obligations at the end of the reporting period less fair value of plan assets. The defined benefit
obligations is calculated annually by actuaries through actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method.
The Company recognises the following changes in the net defined benefit obligation as an expense in the
statement of profit and loss:
(a) Service costs comprising current service costs, past-service costs, gains and losses on curtailment and non¬
routine settlements; and
(b) Net interest expense or income
The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit
obligation and fair value of plan assets. This cost is included in employee benefit expenses in the statement of the
profit & loss.
Re-measurement comprising of actuarial gains and losses arising from
(a) Re-measurement of Actuarial(gains)/losses
(b) Return on plan assets, excluding amount recognized in effect of asset ceiling
(c) Re-measurement arising because of change in effect of asset ceiling
are recognised in the period in which they occur directly in Other comprehensive income. Re-measurement are
not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.
Ind AS 19 requires the exercise of judgment in relation to various assumptions including future pay rises, inflation
and discount rates and employee and pensioner demographics. The Company determines the assumptions in
conjunction with its actuaries, and believes these assumptions to be in line with best practice, but the application
of different assumptions could have a significant effect on the amounts reflected in the income statement, other
comprehensive income and balance sheet. There may be also interdependency between some of the
assumptions.
b) Defined-contribution plan:
Under defined contribution plans, provident fund, the Company pays pre-defined amounts to separate funds and
does not have any legal or informal obligation to pay additional sums. Defined Contribution plan comprise of
contributions to the employees'' provident fund with the government, and certain state plans like Employees''
State Insurance and Employees'' Pension Scheme. The Company''s payments to the defined contribution plans are
recognised as expenses during the period in which the employees perform the services that the payment covers.
c) Other employee benefits:
(a) Compensated absences which are not expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in
which the employee renders the related services are recognised as a liability at the present value of the obligation
as at the Balance sheet date determined based on an actuarial valuation.
(b) Undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expected to be paid in exchange for the services
rendered by employees are recognised during the period when the employee renders the related services.
1.10 LEASES
As a lessee: The Company''s lease asset classes primarily consist of leases for Land and Buildings. The Company
assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease, at inception of a contract. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the
contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.
To assess whether a contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset, the Company assesses
whether:
(i) the contract involves the use of an identified asset
(ii) the Company has substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset through the period of the lease
and the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset. At the date of commencement of the lease, the
Company recognises a right-of-use asset ("ROU") and a corresponding lease liability for all lease arrangements in
which it is a lessee, except for leases with a term of twelve months or less (short term leases) and leases of low
value assets. For these short term and leases of low value assets, the Company recognises the lease payments as
an operating expense on a straight line basis over the term of the lease.
The right-of-use assets are initially recognised at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted
for any lease payments made at or prior to the commencement date of the lease plus any initial direct costs less any
lease incentives. They are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if
any. Right-of-use assets are depreciated from the commencement date on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the
lease term and useful life of the underlying asset.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the future lease payments. The lease payments are
discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if not readily determinable, using the incremental borrowing
rates. The lease liability is subsequently remeasured by increasing the carrying amount to reflect interest on the lease
liability, reducing the carrying amount to reflect the lease payments made. A lease liability is remeasured upon the
occurrence of certain events such as a change in the lease term or a change in an index or rate used to determine lease
payments. The remeasurement normally also adjusts the leased assets.
Lease liability and ROU asset have been separately presented in the Balance Sheet and lease payments have been
classified as financing cash flows
LESSOR:
Lease income from operating leases where the Company is a lessor is recognised in income on a straight-line basis over
the lease term unless the receipts are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation to compensate for
the expected inflationary cost increases. The respective leased assets are included in the balance sheet based on their
nature.
1.11 FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
a) Initial Recognition
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction.
Exchange differences arising on foreign exchange transactions settled during the year are recognized in the
Statement of Profit and Loss of the year.
b) Measurement of Foreign Currency Items at the Balance Sheet Date
Foreign currency monetary items of the Company are restated at the closing exchange rates. Non-monetary
items are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences arising
out of these transactions are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.
1.12 TAXES ON INCOME
Income tax comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax expense is recognized in the statement of profit and loss
except to the extent it relates to items directly recognized in equity or in other comprehensive income.
Current tax is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit is different from accounting profit due to temporary
differences between accounting and tax treatments, and due to items that are never taxable or tax deductible. Tax
provisions are included in current liabilities. Interest and penalties on tax liabilities are provided for in the tax charge.
The Company offsets, the current tax assets and liabilities (on a year on year basis) where it has a legally enforceable
right and where it intends to settle such assets and liabilities on a net basis or to realise the assets and liabilities on net
basis.
Deferred income tax is recognized using the balance sheet approach. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are
recognized for deductible and taxable temporary differences arising between the tax base of assets and liabilities and
their carrying amount in financial statements. Deferred income tax asset are recognized to the extent that it is
probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry
forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are not recognised where it is
more likely than not that the assets will not be realised in the future.
The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it
is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset
to be utilized. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the
period when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or
substantively enacted at the reporting date.
Deferred tax items are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity.
Minimum Alternative Tax (''MAT'') credit is recognised as an asset only when and to the extent there is convincing
evidence that the Company will pay normal income-tax during the specified period. The Company reviews the same at
each balance sheet date and writes down the carrying amount of MAT credit entitlement to the extent there is no
longer convincing evidence to the effect that Company will pay normal income-tax during the specified period.
Mar 31, 2024
Group Overview:
HOV Services Limited ("Holding Company") and its subsidiaries collectively referred to as "the Group" is headquartered in Pune, India and operate as a hybrid between various investment portfolios and a diversified services including data entry services, software development, support services. The Holding Company organizes its portfolio companies by industry /by sector with forward-looking goals based on the ultimate benefit to the target customer base and to the Group. Environment business of the Group has been discontinued (Refer note 30). The Consolidated financial statements are approved for issue by the Holding Company''s Board of Directors on May 28, 2024
The Consolidated Financial Statements relate to HOV Services Limited, (Holding Company) and its subsidiaries and step down subsidiaries. The name, country of incorporation and proportion of ownership interest are as under:
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Name |
Country of incorporation |
Percentage of ownership Interest |
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As at March 31, |
As at March 31, |
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2024 |
2023 |
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Subsidiaries : |
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HOVS Holdings Limited |
Hong Kong |
100 |
100 |
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HOVS, LLC |
USA |
100 |
100 |
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HOV Environment LLC (Subsidiary of HOVS LLC) |
USA |
61.10 |
61.10 |
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HOV Environment Solutions Private Limited (Wholly owned Subsidiary of HOV Environment LLC) |
India |
61.10 |
61.10 |
1. MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES1.1 BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (hereinafter referred to as the ''Ind AS'') as notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting standards) Rules, 2015 and Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendments Rules 2016 prescribed under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The financial statements are prepared and presented on accrual basis and under the historical cost convention, except for the following material items that have been measured at fair value as required by the relevant Ind AS:
0 Certain financial assets and liabilities are measured at Fair value (refer accounting policy on financial instruments -Refer note 1.8 below
0 Defined Benefit and other Long term Employee Benefits - Refer note 1.9 below
1.2 USE OF ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
The preparation of the financial statements requires that the Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The recognition, measurement, classification or disclosure of an item or information in the financial statements is made relying on these estimates.
The estimates and judgements used in the preparation of the financial statements are continuously evaluated and are based on historical experience and various other assumptions and factors (including expectations of future events) that the Group believes to be reasonable under the existing circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognised prospectively in current and future periods.
All the assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the Group''s normal operating cycle of twelve months and other criteria set out in Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013.Based on the nature of services and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents, the Group has ascertained its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current non-current classification of assets and liabilities.
1.3 BASIS OF PREPARATION OF CONSOLIDATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Holding Company and its subsidiaries. The Holding Company prepares and reports its consolidated financial statements in INR.
Subsidiaries are all entities over which the group has control. Control is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee.
Specifically, the Group controls an investee if and only if the Group has:
Power over the investee (i.e. existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee)
Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee, and The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns
The group re-assesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of the three elements of controls. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the group obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the group losses control of the subsidiary.
Consolidation procedure:
Subsidiary:
a) Combine, on line by line basis like items of assets, liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows of the Holding Company with those of its subsidiaries. For this purpose, income and expenses of the subsidiary are based on the amounts of the assets and liabilities recognised in the consolidated financial statements at the acquisition date.
b) Offset (eliminate) the carrying amount of the Holding Company''s investment in each subsidiary and the Holding Company''s portion of equity of each subsidiary. Business combinations policy explains how to account for any related goodwill.
c) Eliminate in full intragroup assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions between entities of the group (profits or losses resulting from intragroup transactions that are recognised in assets, such as inventory and property, plant and equipment, are eliminated in full). Intragroup losses may indicate an impairment that requires recognition in the consolidated financial statements. Ind AS12 Income Taxes applies to temporary differences that arise from the elimination of profits and losses resulting from intragroup transactions.
Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income are attributed to the owners of the Group and to the non-controlling interests. Total comprehensive income of subsidiaries is attributed to the owners of the Group and to the non-controlling interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.
Consolidated financial statements are prepared using uniform accounting policies for like transactions and other events in similar circumstances. If a member of the group uses accounting policies other than those adopted in the consolidated financial statements for like transactions and events in similar circumstances, appropriate adjustments are made to that group member''s financial statements in preparing the consolidated financial statements to ensure conformity with the group''s accounting policies.
The financial statements of all entities used for the purpose of consolidation are drawn up to same reporting date as that of the Holding company, i.e., year ended on 31 March. When the end of the reporting period of the Holding Company is different from that of a subsidiary, the subsidiary prepares, for consolidation purposes, additional financial information as of the same date as the financial statements of the Holding Company to enable the it to consolidate the financial information of the subsidiary, unless it is impracticable to do so.
Goodwill arising on an acquisition of a business is initially recognized at cost at the date of acquisition. After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses, if any.
1.4 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT & INTANGIBLE ASSETS Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any. Costs include freight, import duties, non-refundable purchase taxes and other expenses directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset.
Costs that are directly associated with identifiable and unique software products controlled by the Group, developed in-house or acquired, and have probable economic benefits exceeding the cost beyond one year are recognized as software products. Other acquired software meant for in-house consumption are capitalized at the acquisition price.:
Holding Company and Indian Subsidiaries
a) Tangible Assets - Depreciation on property, plant and equipment is provided on a straight line method based on useful life and in the manner prescribed in part C of Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013 or on Management''s estimate and on technical advice of useful life of the assets.
Investment in property is amortized over the period of lease.
b) Intangible Assets - Software product (meant for sale) are amortized over its estimated useful life of 8 years. Other Software products are amortised over its period of license.
Foreign Subsidiaries
Depreciation is provided based on Management''s estimate of useful life of the asset which is as under.
|
Category |
Useful Life in years |
|
Plant and Equipment |
O cH 1 00 |
|
Furniture and Fixture |
10 -16 |
|
Office Equipment |
3 - 5 |
|
Vehicles |
o tH 1 00 |
|
Computer |
2 - 5 |
|
Software Product |
3 |
|
Goodwill |
8 |
1.5 IMPAIRMENT OF NON FINANCIAL ASSETS
The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that a non-financial asset or a group of non-financial assets are impaired. If any such indication exists, the Group estimates the amount of impairment loss. For the purpose of assessing impairment, the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets is considered as a cash generating unit. If any such indication exists, an estimate of the recoverable amount of the individual asset/cash generating unit is made.
An impairment loss is calculated as the difference between an asset''s carrying amount and recoverable amount. Losses are recognised in profit or loss and reflected in an allowance account. When the Group considers that there are no realistic prospects of recovery of the asset, the relevant amounts are written off. If the amount of impairment loss subsequently decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, then the previously recognised impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss.
1.6 REVENUE RECOGNITION Rendering of services:
Revenue from Software and IT Enabled services are recognized when the services are rendered.
The Group derives revenue primarily from Software and IT Enabled Services, maintenance of software/hardware and related services and sale of software licenses. Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefit will flow to the Group and the revenue can be measured reliably.
Sale of license: Revenue from license is recognized at the time the license is made available to the customer as "right to access" during the period of access.
Interest income is recognized on a time proportionate basis taking into account the amounts invested and the rate of interest. For all financial instruments measured at amortised cost, interest income is recorded using the Effective interest rate method to the net carrying amount of the financial assets.
Dividend Income is recognized when right to receive the same is established.
1.7 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTSFinancial assets - Initial recognition
Financial assets are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments. Financial assets other than trade receivables are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are initially recognised at fair value, and transaction costs are expensed in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Financial assets, other than equity instruments, are subsequently measured at amortised cost, fair value through other comprehensive income or fair value through profit or loss on the basis of both:
(a) the entity''s business model for managing the financial assets and
(b) the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset.
(a) Measured at amortised cost:
A financial asset is measured at amortised cost, if it is held under the hold to collect business model i.e. held with an objective of holding the assets to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal outstanding. Amortised cost is calculated using the effective interest rate ("EIR") method by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in interest income in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The losses arising from impairment are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. On derecognition, gain or loss, if any, is recognised to Statement of Profit and Loss.
(b) Measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI):
A financial asset is measured at FVOCI, if it is held under the hold to collect and sell business model i.e. held with an objective to collect contractual cash flows and selling such financial asset and the contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal outstanding. It is subsequently measured at fair value with fair value movements recognised in the OCI, except for interest income which recognised using EIR method. The losses arising from impairment are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. On derecognition, cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in the OCI is reclassified from the equity to Statement of Profit and Loss.
(c) Measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL):
Investment in financial asset other than equity instrument, not measured at either amortised cost or FVOCI is measured at FVTPL. Such financial assets are measured at fair value with all changes in fair value, including interest income and dividend income if any, recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
All investments in equity instruments classified under financial assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Equity instruments which are held for trading are measured at FVTPL.
For all other equity instruments, the Group may, on initial recognition, irrevocably elect to measure the same either at FVOCI or FVTPL. The Group makes such election on an instrument-by-instrument basis. Fair value changes on an equity instrument shall be recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss unless the Group has elected to measure such instrument at FVOCI. Fair value changes excluding dividends, on an equity instrument measured at FVOCI are recognised in the OCI. Amounts recognised in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) are not subsequently transferred to Statement of Profit and Loss. Dividend income on the investments in equity instruments are recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss.
The Group recognises a loss allowance for Expected Credit Losses (ECL) on financial assets that are measured at amortised cost and at FVOCI. The credit loss is difference between all contractual cash flows that are due to an entity in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the entity expects to receive (i.e. all cash shortfalls), discounted at the original effective interest rate. This is assessed on an individual or collective basis after considering all reasonable and supportable including that which is forward-looking.
The Group''s trade receivables or contract revenue receivables do not contain significant financing component and loss allowance on trade receivables is measured at an amount equal to life time expected losses i.e. expected cash shortfall, being simplified approach for recognition of impairment loss allowance.
Under simplified approach, the Group does not track changes in credit risk. Rather it recognizes impairment loss allowance based on the lifetime ECL at each reporting date right from its initial recognition. The Group uses a provision matrix to determine impairment loss allowance on the portfolio of trade receivables.
The provision matrix is based on its historically observed default rates over the expected life of the trade receivable and is adjusted for forward looking estimates. At every reporting date, the historical observed default rates are updated and changes in the forward-looking estimates are analysed.
For financial assets other than trade receivables, the Group recognises 12-month expected credit losses for all originated or acquired financial assets if at the reporting date the credit risk of the financial asset has not increased significantly since its initial recognition. The expected credit losses are measured as lifetime expected credit losses if the credit risk on financial asset increases significantly since its initial recognition. If, in a subsequent period, credit quality of the instrument improves such that there is no longer significant increase in credit risks since initial recognition, then the Group reverts to recognizing impairment loss allowance based on 12 months ECL.
The impairment losses and reversals are recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss. For equity instruments and financial assets measured at FVTPL, there is no requirement for impairment testing.
The Group de-recognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or it transfers rights to receive cash flows from an asset, it evaluates if and to what extent it has retained the risks and rewards of ownership. When it has neither transferred nor retained substantially all of the risks and rewards of the asset, nor transferred control of the asset, the Group continues to recognise the transferred asset to the extent of the Company''s continuing involvement. In that case, the Group also recognises an associated liability. The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Group has retained.
Initial Recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments. Financial liabilities are initially recognised at fair value net of transaction costs for all financial liabilities not carried at fair value through profit or loss.
The Group''s financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans and borrowings including bank overdrafts and derivative instruments.
Subsequent measurement
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost are subsequently measured at using EIR method. Financial liabilities
carried at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value with all changes in fair value recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
After initial recognition, interest bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using EIR method. Gains and losses are recognized in profit & loss when the liabilities are derecognized as well as through EIR amortization process.
Financial guarantee contracts issued by the Group are those contracts that requires a payment to be made or to reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because the specified debtors fails to make payment when due in accordance with the term of a debt instrument. Financial guarantee contracts are recognized initially as a liability at fair value, adjusted for transaction costs that are directly attributable to the issuance of the guarantee.
Subsequently the liability is measured at the higher of the amount of loss allowance determined as per impairment requirements of Ind AS 109 and the amount recognized less cumulative adjustments.
A financial liability is de-recognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the statement of profit or loss.
Derivative financial instruments & hedge accounting
The Group uses derivative financial instruments, such as forward foreign exchange contracts, interest rate swaps, cross currency interest risk swap to hedge its foreign currency risks. Such derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss. Derivatives are carried as financial assets when the fair value is positive and as financial liabilities when the fair value is negative.
The Group designates their derivatives as hedges of foreign currency risk associated with the cash flows of highly probable forecast transactions and variable interest rate risks associated with the borrowings.
The Group documents at the inception of hedging transaction the economic relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items including whether the hedging instrument is expected to offset cash flow of hedged items. The Group documents its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions at the inception of each hedge relationship.
Cash flows hedge that qualify for the hedge accounting
Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives are taken directly to statement of profit & loss, except for the effective portion of cash flow hedge which is recognized in other comprehensive income and presented as separate component of equity which is later reclassified to statement of profit & loss when the hedge item affects profit & loss.
Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the Balance Sheet if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
The Group measures financial instruments, such as, derivatives at fair value at each balance sheet date.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
S In the principal market for the asset or liability, or
S In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Group.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.
A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant''s ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use.
The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:
S Level 1 â Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
S Level 2 â Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable
S Level 3 â Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable
For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Group determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.
For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Group has determined classes of assets and liabilities on the basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy as explained above.
The Group has provides following post-employment plans such as:
(a) Defined benefit plans such a gratuity and
(b) Defined contribution plans such as Provident fund
The liability or asset recognised in the balance sheet in respect of defined benefit gratuity plan is the present value of defined benefit obligations at the end of the reporting period less fair value of plan assets. The defined benefit obligations are calculated annually by actuaries through actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method.
The Group recognises the following changes in the net defined benefit obligation as an expense in the statement of profit and loss:
(a) Service costs comprising current service costs, past-service costs, gains and losses on curtailment and nonroutine settlements; and
(b) Net interest expense or income
The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets. This cost is included in employee benefit expenses in the statement of the profit & loss.
Re-measurement comprising of actuarial gains and losses arising from
(a) Re-measurement of Actuarial(gains)/losses
(b) Return on plan assets, excluding amount recognized in effect of asset ceiling
(c) Re-measurement arising because of change in effect of asset ceiling are recognised in the period in which they occur directly in other comprehensive income. Re-measurement is not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.
Ind AS 19 requires the exercise of judgment in relation to various assumptions including future pay rises, inflation and discount rates and employee and pensioner demographics. The Group determines the assumptions in conjunction with its actuaries, and believes these assumptions to be in line with best practice, but the application of different assumptions could have a significant effect on the amounts reflected in the income statement, other comprehensive income and balance sheet. There may be also interdependency between some of the assumptions.
Under defined contribution plans, provident fund, the Group pays pre-defined amounts to separate funds and does not have any legal or informal obligation to pay additional sums. Defined Contribution plan comprise of contributions to the Employees'' Provident Fund with the government, superannuation fund and certain state plans like Employees'' State Insurance and Employees'' Pension Scheme. The Group''s payments to the defined contribution plans are recognised as expenses during the period in which the employees perform the services that the payment covers.
(a) Compensated absences which are not expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employee renders the related services are recognised as a liability at the present value of the obligation as at the Balance sheet date determined based on an actuarial valuation.
(b) Undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expected to be paid in exchange for the services rendered by employees are recognised during the period when the employee renders the related services.
d) Expenses incurred towards voluntary retirement scheme are charged to the statement of profit and loss as and when incurred.
e) Other benefits comprising of discretionary long service awards are recognized as and when determined.
The Group, as a lessee, recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for its leasing arrangements, if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset. The contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset, if it involves the use of an identified asset and the Group has substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the asset and has right to direct the use of the identified asset. The cost of the right-of-use asset shall comprise of the amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date plus any initial direct costs incurred. The right-of-use assets is subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated depreciation, accumulated impairment losses, if any and adjusted for any remeasurement of the lease liability. The right-of-use assets are depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date over the shorter of lease term or useful life of right-of-use asset. The Group measures the lease liability at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date of the lease. The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease, if that rate can be readily determined. If that rate cannot be readily determined, the Group uses incremental borrowing rate. For short-term and low value leases, the Group recognises the lease payments as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term
Lease income from operating leases where the Group is a lessor is recognised in income on a straight-line basis over the lease term unless the receipts are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation to compensate for the expected inflationary cost increases. The respective leased assets are included in the balance sheet based on their nature.
1.11 FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
a) Initial Recognition
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences arising on foreign exchange transactions settled during the year are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss of the year.
b) Measurement of Foreign Currency Items at the Balance Sheet Date
Foreign currency monetary items of the Group are restated at the closing exchange rates. Non-monetary items are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences arising out of these transactions are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.
c) Foreign currency translation
Assets and liabilities of the entities with functional currency other than the presentation currency have been translated to the presentation currency using exchange rates prevailing on the balance sheet date. The statement of profit and loss has been translated using monthly average exchange rates prevailing during the year. Translation adjustment has been reported as foreign currency translation reserve in the statement of changes in equity.
Income tax comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax expense is recognized in the statement of profit and loss except to the extent it relates to items directly recognized in equity or in other comprehensive income.
Current tax is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit is different from accounting profit due to temporary differences between accounting and tax treatments, and due to items that are never taxable or tax deductible. Tax
provisions are included in current liabilities. Interest and penalties on tax liabilities are provided for in the tax charge. The Group offsets, the current tax assets and liabilities (on a year on year basis) where it has a legally enforceable right and where it intends to settle such assets and liabilities on a net basis or to realise the assets and liabilities on net basis.
Deferred income tax is recognized using the balance sheet approach. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for deductible and taxable temporary differences arising between the tax base of assets and liabilities and their carrying amount in financial statements. Deferred income tax asset are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are not recognised where it is more likely than not that the assets will not be realised in the future.
The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be utilized. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.
Deferred tax items are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity.
Minimum Alternative Tax (''MAT'') credit is recognised as an asset only when and to the extent there is convincing evidence that the Group will pay normal income-tax during the specified period. The Company reviews the same at each balance sheet date and writes down the carrying amount of MAT credit entitlement to the extent there is no longer convincing evidence to the effect that Group will pay normal income-tax during the specified period.
1.13 PROVISIONS AND CONTINGENCIES
A provision is recognised if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation.
Provisions for onerous contracts are recognized when the expected benefits to be derived by the Group from a contract are lower than the unavoidable costs of meeting the future obligations under the contract.
A disclosure for contingent liabilities is made where there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that may probably not require an outflow of resources or an obligation for which the future outcome cannot be ascertained with reasonable certainty. When there is a possible or a present obligation where the likelihood of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.
1.14 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and Cash equivalents include cash and Cheque in hand, bank balances, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash & which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value where original maturity is three months or less.
Cash flows are reported using the indirect method where by the profit before tax is adjusted for the effect of the transactions of a non-cash nature, any deferrals or accruals of past and future operating cash receipts or payments and items of income or expenses associated with investing or financing cash flows. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of the Group are segregated.
General and specific borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are capitalized as a part of Cost of that assets, during the period till all the activities necessary to prepare the Qualifying assets for its intended use or sale are complete during the period of time that is required to complete and prepare the assets for its intended use or sale. Qualifying assets are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale.
Other borrowing costs are recognized as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.
Basic EPS is arrived at based on net profit after tax available to equity shareholders to the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.
The diluted EPS is calculated on the same basis as basic EPS, after adjusting for the effects of potential dilutive equity shares unless impact is anti-dilutive.
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM).
The Executive Director/Decision Maker evaluates the Group''s performance and allocates resources based on an analysis of various performance indicators by business segments.
The Group has identified its Executive Director as CODM which assesses the operational performance and position of the Group and makes strategic decisions (Refer note 43).
When an item of income or expense within profit or loss from ordinary activity is of such size, nature or incidence that their disclosure is relevant to explain the performance of the Group for the year, the nature and amount of such items is disclosed as exceptional items.
Mar 31, 2018
1.1 BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards (hereinafter referred to as the ''Ind AS'') as notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting standards) Rules, 2015 and Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendments Rules 2016 prescribed under section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
The financial statements are prepared and presented on accrual basis and under the historical cost convention, except for the following material items that have been measured at fair value as required by the relevant Ind AS:
- Certain financial assets and liabilities are measured at Fair value (refer accounting policy on financial instruments - Refer note 1.7 below
- Defined Benefit and other Long term Employee Benefits - Refer note 1.8 below
1.2 USE OF ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
The preparation of the financial statements requires that the Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The recognition, measurement, classification or disclosure of an item or information in the financial statements is made relying on these estimates.
The estimates and judgements used in the preparation of the financial statements are continuously evaluated and are based on historical experience and various other assumptions and factors (including expectations of future events) that the Company believes to be reasonable under the existing circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognised prospectively in current and future periods.
All the assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the company''s normal operating cycle of twelve months and other criteria set out in Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013.
1.3 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT & INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any. Costs include freight, import duties, non-refundable purchase taxes and other expenses directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset.
Intangible Assets
Costs that are directly associated with identifiable and unique software products controlled by the Company, developed in-house or acquired, and have probable economic benefits exceeding the cost beyond one year are recognized as software products. Other acquired software''s meant for in-house consumption are capitalized at the acquisition price:
Depreciation/amortisation:
Tangible Assets - Depreciation on Property, Plant and Equipment is provided based on useful life and in themanner prescribed in part C of Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013.
Investment property is amortized over the period of lease.
Intangible Assets - Software product (meant for sale) are amortized over its estimated useful life of 8 years. Other Software products are amortized over its period of license.
1.4 IMPAIRMENT OF NON FINANCIAL ASSETS
The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that a non-financial asset or a group of non-financial assets are impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the amount of impairment loss. For the purpose of assessing impairment, the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets is considered as a cash generating unit. If any such indication exists, an estimate of the recoverable amount of the individual asset/cash generating unit is made.
An impairment loss is calculated as the difference between an asset''s carrying amount and recoverable amount. Losses are recognised in profit or loss and reflected in an allowance account. When the Company considers that there are no realistic prospects of recovery of the asset, the relevant amounts are written off. If the amount of impairment loss subsequently decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, then the previously recognised impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss.
1.5 REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefit will flow to the Company and the revenue can be measured reliably.
Rendering of services
Revenue from sale of services are recognized when the services are rendered.
Other Income
Interest income is recognized on a time proportionate basis taking into account the amounts invested and the rate of interest. For all financial instruments measured at amortised cost, interest income is recorded using the Effective interest rate method to the net carrying amount of the financial assets.
1.6 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financial assets - Initial recognition
Financial assets are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments. Financial assets other than trade receivables are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are initially recognised at fair value, and transaction costs are expensed in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Subsequent measurement
Financial assets, other than equity instruments, are subsequently measured at amortised cost, fair value through other comprehensive income or fair value through profit or loss on the basis of both:
(a) the entity''s business model for managing the financial assets and
(b) the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset.
(a) Measured at amortised cost:
A financial asset is measured at amortised cost, if it is held under the hold to collect business model i.e. held with an objective of holding the assets to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal outstanding. Amortised cost is calculated using the effective interest rate ("EIR") method by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in interest income in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The losses arising from impairment are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. On derecognition, gain or loss, if any, is recognised to Statement of Profit and Loss.
(b) Measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI):
A financial asset is measured at FVOCI, if it is held under the hold to collect and sell business model i.e. held with an objective to collect contractual cash flows and selling such financial asset and the contractual cash flows are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal outstanding. It is subsequently measured at fair value with fair value movements recognised in the OCI, except for interest income which recognised using EIR method. The losses arising from impairment are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. On derecognition, cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in the OCI is reclassified from the equity to Statement of Profit and Loss.
(c) Measured at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL):
Investment in financial asset other than equity instrument, not measured at either amortised cost or FVOCI is measured at FVTPL. Such financial assets are measured at fair value with all changes in fair value, including interest income and dividend income if any, recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Equity Instruments:
All investments in equity instruments classified under financial assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Equity instruments which are held for trading are measured at FVTPL.
For all other equity instruments, the Company may, on initial recognition, irrevocably elect to measure the same either at FVOCI or FVTPL. The Company makes such election on an instrument-by-instrument basis. Fair value changes on an equity instrument shall be recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss unless the Company has elected to measure such instrument at FVOCI. Fair value changes excluding dividends, on an equity instrument measured at FVOCI are recognised in the OCI. Amounts recognised in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) are not subsequently transferred to Statement of Profit and Loss. Dividend income on the investments in equity instruments are recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss.
Impairment
The Company recognises a loss allowance for Expected Credit Losses (ECL) on financial assets that are measured at amortised cost and at FVOCI. The credit loss is difference between all contractual cash flows that are due to an entity in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the entity expects to receive (i.e. all cash shortfalls), discounted at the original effective interest rate. This is assessed on an individual or collective basis after considering all reasonable and supportable including that which is forward-looking.
The Company''s trade receivables or contract revenue receivables do not contain significant financing component and loss allowance on trade receivables is measured at an amount equal to life time expected losses i.e. expected cash shortfall, being simplified approach for recognition of impairment loss allowance.
Under simplified approach, the Company does not track changes in credit risk. Rather it recognizes impairment loss allowance based on the lifetime ECL at each reporting date right from its initial recognition. The Company uses a provision matrix to determine impairment loss allowance on the portfolio of trade receivables.
The provision matrix is based on its historically observed default rates over the expected life of the trade receivable and is adjusted for forward looking estimates. At every reporting date, the historical observed default rates are updated and changes in the forward-looking estimates are analysed.
For financial assets other than trade receivables, the Company recognises 12-month expected credit losses for all originated or acquired financial assets if at the reporting date the credit risk of the financial asset has not increased significantly since its initial recognition. The expected credit losses are measured as lifetime expected credit losses if the credit risk on financial asset increases significantly since its initial recognition. If, in a subsequent period, credit quality of the instrument improves such that there is no longer significant increase in credit risks since initial recognition, then the Company reverts to recognizing impairment loss allowance based on 12 months ECL.
The impairment losses and reversals are recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss. For equity instruments and financial assets measured at FVTPL, there is no requirement for impairment testing. De-recognition
The Company derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or it transfers rights to receive cash flows from an asset, it evaluates if and to what extent it has retained the risks and rewards of ownership. When it has neither transferred nor retained substantially all of the risks and rewards of the asset, nor transferred control of the asset, the Company continues to recognise the transferred asset to the extent of the Company''s continuing involvement. In that case, the Company also recognises an associated liability. The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Company has retained.
Financial Liabilities
Initial Recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities are recognised when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments. Financial liabilities are initially recognised at fair value net of transaction costs for all financial liabilities not carried at fair value through profit or loss.
The Company''s financial liabilities includes trade and other payables, loans and borrowings including bank overdrafts and derivative instruments.
Subsequent measurement
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost are subsequently measured at using EIR method. Financial liabilities carried at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value with all changes in fair value recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Loans & Borrowings:
After initial recognition, interest bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using EIR method. Gains and losses are recognized in profit & loss when the liabilities are derecognized as well as through EIR amortization process.
Financial Guarantee Contracts
Financial guarantee contracts issued by the Company are those contracts that requires a payment to be made or to reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because the specified debtors fails to make payment when due in accordance with the term of a debt instrument. Financial guarantee contracts are recognized initially as a liability at fair value, adjusted for transaction costs that are directly attributable to the issuance of the guarantee.
Subsequently the liability is measured at the higher of the amount of loss allowance determined as per impairment requirements of Ind AS 109 and the amount recognized less cumulative adjustments.
De-recognition
A financial liability is de-recognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the statement of profit or loss.
Derivative financial instruments & hedge accounting
The Company uses derivative financial instruments, such as forward foreign exchange contracts, interest rate swaps, cross currency interest risk swap to hedge its foreign currency risks. Such derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in Statement of Profit and Loss. Derivatives are carried as financial assets when the fair value is positive and as financial liabilities when the fair value is negative.
The Company designates their derivatives as hedges of foreign currency risk associated with the cash flows of highly probable forecast transactions and variable interest rate risks associated with the borrowings.
The Company documents at the inception of hedging transaction the economic relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items including whether the hedging instrument is expected to offset cash flow of hedged items. The Company documents its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transaction at the inception of each hedge relationship.
Cash flows hedge that qualify for the hedge accounting
Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives are taken directly to statement of profit & loss, except for the effective portion of cash flow hedge which is recognized in other comprehensive income and presented as separate component of equity which is later reclassified to statement of profit & loss when the hedge item affects profit & loss.
Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the Balance Sheet if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
1.7 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT:
The Company measures financial instruments, such as, derivatives at fair value at each balance sheet date.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:
- In the principal market for the asset or liability, or
- In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Company.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.
A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant''s ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use.
The Company uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:
- Level 1 â Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
- Level 2 â Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable
- Level 3 â Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Company determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.
For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Company has determined classes of assets and liabilities on the basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair value hierarchy as explained above.
1.8 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The Company has provides following post-employment plans such as:
(a) Defined benefit plans such a gratuity and
(b) Defined contribution plans such as Provident fund etc.
a) Defined-benefit plan:
The liability or asset recognised in the balance sheet in respect of defined benefit gratuity plan is the present value of defined benefit obligations at the end of the reporting period less fair value of plan assets. The defined benefit obligations is calculated annually by actuaries through actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method.
The Company recognises the following changes in the net defined benefit obligation as an expense in the statement of profit and loss:
(a) Service costs comprising current service costs, past-service costs, gains and losses on curtailment and non-routine settlements; and
(b) Net interest expense or income
The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets. This cost is included in employee benefit expenses in the statement of the profit & loss.
Re-measurement comprising of actuarial gains and losses arising from
(a) Re-measurement of Actuarial(gains)/losses
(b) Return on plan assets, excluding amount recognized in effect of asset ceiling
(c) Re-measurement arising because of change in effect of asset ceiling are recognised in the period in which they occur directly in Other comprehensive income. Remeasurement are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.
Ind AS 19 requires the exercise of judgment in relation to various assumptions including future pay rises, inflation and discount rates and employee and pensioner demographics. The Company determines the assumptions in conjunction with its actuaries, and believes these assumptions to be in line with best practice, but the application of different assumptions could have a significant effect on the amounts reflected in the income statement, other comprehensive income and balance sheet. There may be also interdependency between some of the assumptions.
b) Defined-contribution plan:
Under defined contribution plans, provident fund, the Company pays pre-defined amounts to separate funds and does not have any legal or informal obligation to pay additional sums. Defined Contribution plan comprise of contributions to the employees'' provident fund with the government, and certain state plans like Employees'' State Insurance and Employees'' Pension Scheme. The Company''s payments to the defined contribution plans are recognised as expenses during the period in which the employees perform the services that the payment covers.
c) Other employee benefits:
(a) Compensated absences which are not expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employee renders the related services are recognised as a liability at the present value of the obligation as at the Balance sheet date determined based on an actuarial valuation.
(b) Undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expected to be paid in exchange for the services rendered by employees are recognised during the period when the employee renders the related services.
1.9 LEASES
A lease is classified at the inception date as a finance lease or an operating lease. Leases under which the Company assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. When acquired, such assets are capitalized at fair value or present value of the minimum lease payments at the inception of the lease, whichever is lower. Lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are recognised in finance costs in the statement of profit and loss
Other leases are treated as operating leases, with payments are recognised as expense in the statement of profit & loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
1.10 FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
a) Initial Recognition
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences arising on foreign exchange transactions settled during the year are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss of the year.
b) Measurement of Foreign Currency Items at the Balance Sheet Date
Foreign currency monetary items of the Company are restated at the closing exchange rates. Non monetary items are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the transaction. Exchange differences arising out of these transactions are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss.
1.11 TAXES ON INCOME
Income tax comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax expense is recognized in the statement of profit and loss except to the extent it relates to items directly recognized in equity or in other comprehensive income.
Current tax is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit is different from accounting profit due to temporary differences between accounting and tax treatments, and due to items that are never taxable or tax deductible. Tax provisions are included in current liabilities. Interest and penalties on tax liabilities are provided for in the tax charge. The Company offsets, the current tax assets and liabilities (on a year on year basis) where it has a legally enforceable right and where it intends to settle such assets and liabilities on a net basis or to realise the assets and liabilities on net basis. Deferred income tax is recognized using the balance sheet approach. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for deductible and taxable temporary differences arising between the tax base of assets and liabilities and their carrying amount in financial statements. Deferred income tax asset are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are not recognised where it is more likely than not that the assets will not be realised in the future.
The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be utilized. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.
Deferred tax items are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity.
Minimum Alternative Tax (''MAT'') credit is recognised as an asset only when and to the extent there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income-tax during the specified period. The Company reviews the same at each balance sheet date and writes down the carrying amount of MAT credit entitlement to the extent there is no longer convincing evidence to the effect that Company will pay normal income-tax during the specified period.
1.12 PROVISIONS AND CONTINGENCIES
A provision is recognised if, as a result of a past event, the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation.
Provisions for onerous contracts are recognized when the expected benefits to be derived by the Company from a contract are lower than the unavoidable costs of meeting the future obligations under the contract.
A disclosure for contingent liabilities is made where there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that may probably not require an outflow of resources or an obligation for which the future outcome cannot be ascertained with reasonable certainty. When there is a possible or a present obligation where the likelihood of outflow of resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.
1.13 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and Cash equivalents include cash and Cheque in hand, bank balances, demand deposits with banks and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash & which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value where original maturity is three months or less.
1.14 CASH FLOW STATEMENT
Cash flows are reported using the indirect method where by the profit before tax is adjusted for the effect of the transactions of a non-cash nature, any deferrals or accruals of past and future operating cash receipts or payments and items of income or expenses associated with investing or financing cash flows. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of the company are segregated.
1.15 BORROWING COST
General and specific borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets are capitalized as a part of Cost of that assets, during the period till all the activities necessary to prepare the Qualifying assets for its intended use or sale are complete during the period of time that is required to complete and prepare the assets for its intended use or sale. Qualifying assets are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale.
Other borrowing costs are recognized as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.
1.16 EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic EPS is arrived at based on net profit after tax available to equity shareholders to the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.
The diluted EPS is calculated on the same basis as basic EPS, after adjusting for the effects of potential dilutive equity shares unless impact is anti-dilutive.
1.17 SEGMENT REPORTING
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM).
The Company has identified its Executive Director as CODM which assesses the operational performance and position of the Company and makes strategic decisions.
1.18 EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS
When an item of income or expense within profit or loss from ordinary activity is of such size, nature or incidence that their disclosure is relevant to explain the performance of the Company for the year, the nature and amount of such items is disclosed as exceptional items.
Recent Accounting pronouncements :
Ind AS 115, Revenue from Contract with Customers
On March 28, 2018, Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") has notified the Ind AS 115, Revenue from Contract with Customers effective from April 1, 2018. The core principle of the new standard is that an entity should recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation by transferring a promised good or service (ie an asset) to a customer. An asset is transferred when (or as) the customer obtains control of that asset. Further the new standard requires enhanced disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the entity''s contracts with customers.
Control of an asset refers to the ability to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from, the asset. Control includes the ability to prevent other entities from directing the use of, and obtaining the benefits from, an asset.
Ind AS 21, Foreign currency transactions
On March 28, 2018, Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") has notified the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2018 effective from April 1, 2018 containing Appendix B to Ind AS 21, Foreign currency transactions and advance consideration which clarifies the date of the transaction for the purpose of determining the exchange rate to use on initial recognition of the related asset, expense or income, when an entity has received or paid advance consideration in a foreign currency.
Mar 31, 2016
b) Rights of Equity Shareholders
The Company has only one class of equity shares having a par value of Rs. 10 each. Each shareholder has right to vote in respect of such share, on every resolution placed before the Company and his voting right on a poll shall be in proportion to his share of the paid -up equity capital of the Company. In the event of liquidation, the equity shareholders are entitled to receive the remaining assets of the Company after payments to preferential amounts secured and unsecured creditors, if any, in proportion to their shareholding.
f) During the period of five years immediately preceding the date of Balance Sheet the Company has not issued any bonus shares and issued any shares pursuant to contract without payment being received in cash.
g) Shares reserved for issue under options:
a. Employees Stock Option Plan (Plan 2007):
The shareholders in its Nineteenth Annual General meeting held on July 21, 2007 had approved to issue 1,100,000 equity shares of a face value of Rs.10 each with each such option conferring a right upon the employee to opt for one equity share of the company, in terms of HOVS ESOP Plan 2007. Under the plan, 400,000 options were reserved for employees of the Company and 700,000 for employees of subsidiary companies. Options were issued to employees at an exercise price not less than closing price of the stock exchange where there is highest trading volume, prior to the date of meeting of the Compensation & Remuneration Committee in which options are granted. The options will vest in a phased manner within five years as 10% in each first to four years and balance 60% at the end of fifth year.
b. Employees Stock Option Plan (Plan 2008):
The shareholders in its Twentieth Annual General meeting held on September 30, 2008 approved additional 750,000 equity shares of a face value of Rs.10 each and no ESOP have been vested and granted till date.
NOTE 19: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES
1. Company Information:
The Company was incorporated in 1989 under the Companies Act, 1956 as Codec Communication Pvt. Ltd with registration number 25-14448. The Company commenced its operations on January 10, 1989. In March, 2006 the Company changed its name to HOV Services Limited as a part of its plans to create brand recognition among its customers. The Company is engaged in providing IT and IT Enabled Services such as Data Entry Services, Software Development and Support Services.
2. Basis for Preparation of Financial Statements:
The Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) applicable in India under the historical cost convention, on the accrual basis, in compliance with the Accounting Standards (AS) prescribed by the Companies Act, 2013 to the extent applicable and on the principles of a going concern.
3. Use of Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with AS and GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent liabilities on the date of financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses for that year. Actual result could differ from these estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognized prospectively.
4. Revenue Recognition:
Revenue from Software & IT enabled services are recognized as per the work orders/ agreements entered with the customers.
Rental and Interest income is recognized on time proportion basis and is disclosed under Other Income.
5. Fixed Assets:
Tangible: Fixed assets are stated at historical cost, which comprises of purchase consideration and other directly attributable cost of bringing an asset to its working condition for the intended use, less accumulated depreciation.
Intangible: Costs that are directly associated with identifiable and unique software products controlled by the Company, developed in-house or acquired, and have probable economic benefits exceeding the cost beyond one year are recognized as software products. Other acquired softwareâs meant for in-house consumption are capitalized at the acquisition price.
6. Impairment of Assets:
In accordance with AS 28 on ''Impairment of Assets'' notified by the Companies Act, 2013 where there is an indication of impairment of the Company''s assets related to cash generating units, the carrying amounts of such assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any impairment. The recoverable amount of such assets is estimated as the higher of its net selling price and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognized in the statement of Profit and Loss whenever the carrying amount of such assets exceeds its recoverable amount. If at the balance sheet date, there is an indication that a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, then such loss is reversed and the asset is restated to extent of the carrying value of the asset that would have been determined (net of amortization / depreciation), had no impairment loss been recognized.
7. Depreciation / Amortization:
a) Tangible Assets - Depreciation on fixed assets is provided based on useful life and in the manner prescribed in part C of Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013.
Investment property is amortized over the period of lease.
b) Intangible Assets - Software product (meant for sale) are amortized over its estimated useful life of 8 years. Other Software products are amortized over its period of license.
8. Investments:
Investments are classified into long term and current investments. Long-term investments are carried at cost and provision is made to recognize any decline in the value other than temporary in the value of such investments. Current investments are carried at the lower of the cost or fair value/market value and provision is made to recognize any decline in the carrying value of the investments. Investment in property is recognized at cost less amortization.
9. Employee Benefits:
a) Gratuity:
The Company provides for gratuity, a defined benefit retirement plan, covering eligible employees. Liability under gratuity plan is determined on actuarial valuation done by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) at the beginning of the year, based upon which, the Company contributes to the Scheme with LIC.
b) Provident Fund:
Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund / Pension Fund is a defined contribution scheme and the contributions are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss of the year when the contributions to the respective funds are due.
c) Leave Entitlement:
Liability for Leave entitlement for employees is provided on the basis of Actuarial Valuation done at the year end.
10. Foreign Exchange Transactions:
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the rate of exchange in force on the date of the transactions. Current assets, current liabilities and borrowings denominated in foreign currency are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of Balance Sheet. The resultant gain or loss is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
11. Accounting for Taxes on Income:
Provision for current income tax is made on the basis of the estimated taxable income for the year in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 1961.
MAT credit asset is recognized and carried forward only if there is a reasonable certainty of it being set off against regular tax payable within the stipulated statutory period.
Deferred tax resulting from timing differences between book profits and tax profits is accounted for under the liability method, at the current rate of tax, to the extent that the timing differences are expected to crystallize. Deferred tax assets are recognized and carried forward only if there is a virtual/ reasonable certainty that they will be realized and are reviewed for the appropriateness of their respective carrying values at each Balance Sheet date.
12. Borrowing Costs:
Borrowing costs attributable to acquisition and construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as a part of the cost of such assets up to the date when such asset is ready for its intended use. Other borrowing costs are charged to Statement of Profit and Loss.
13. Leases:
Where the Company has substantially acquired all risks and rewards of ownership of the assets, leases are classified as financial lease. Such assets are capitalized at the inception of the lease, at the lower of the fair value or present value of minimum lease payment and liability is created for equivalent amount. Each lease rent paid is allocated between liability and interest cost so as to obtain constant periodic rate of interest on the outstanding liability for each year.
Where significant portion of risks and reward of ownership of assets acquired under lease are retained by lessor, leases are classified as Operating Lease. Lease rentals for such leases are charged to Statement of Profit and Loss.
14. Earnings Per Share:
The earnings considered in ascertaining Earnings Per Share comprise the net profit after tax. The number of shares used in computing Basic EPS is weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The number of shares used in computing diluted EPS comprises of weighted average shares considered for deriving Basic EPS, and also weighted average number of equity shares which could have been issued on the conversion of all diluted potential equity shares. Diluted potential equity shares are deemed converted at the beginning of the year, unless they have been issued at later date.
15. Provisions, Contingent Liability and Contingent Assets:
i) Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognized when there is present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be outflow of resources.
ii) Disclosures for a contingent liability is made, without a provision in books, when there is an obligation that may, but probably will not, require outflow of resources.
iii) Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statement.
Mar 31, 2015
1. Company Information:
The Company was incorporated in 1989 under the Companies Act, 1956 as
Codec Communication Pvt. Ltd with registration number 25-14448. The
Company commenced its operations on January 10, 1989. In March, 2006
the Company changed its name to HOV Services Limited as a part of its
plans to create brand recognition among its customers. The Company is
engaged in providing IT and IT Enabled Services such as Data Entry
Services, Software Development and Support Services.
2. Basis for Preparation of Financial Statements:
The Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with the Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) applicable in India under the
historical cost convention, on the accrual basis, in compliance with
the Accounting Standards (AS) prescribed by the Companies Act, 2013 to
the extent applicable and on the principles of a going concern.
3. Use of Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with AS and GAAP
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of
contingent liabilities on the date of financial statements and reported
amounts of revenue and expenses for that year. Actual result could
differ from these estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is
recognized prospectively.
4. Revenue Recognition:
Revenue from Software & IT enabled services are recognized as per the
work orders/agreements entered with the customers.
Rental and Interest income is recognized on time proportion basis and
is disclosed under Other Income.
5. Fixed Assets:
Tangible: Fixed assets are stated at historical cost, which comprises
of purchase consideration and other directly attributable cost of
bringing an asset to its working condition for the intended use, less
accumulated depreciation.
Intangible: Costs that are directly associated with identifiable and
unique software products controlled by the Company, developed in-house
or acquired, and have probable economic benefits exceeding the cost
beyond one year are recognized as software products. Other acquired
softwares meant for in-house consumption are capitalized at the
acquisition price.
6. Impairment of Assets:
In accordance with AS 28 on ''Impairment of Assets'' prescribed by the
Companies Act, 2013 where there is an indication of impairment of the
Company''s assets related to cash generating units, the carrying amounts
of such assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine
whether there is any impairment. The recoverable amount of such assets
is estimated as the higher of its net selling price and its value in
use. An impairment loss is recognized in the statement of Profit and
Loss whenever the carrying amount of such assets exceeds its
recoverable amount. If at the balance sheet date, there is an
indication that a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists,
then such loss is reversed and the asset is restated to extent of the
carrying value of the asset that would have been determined (net of
amortization / depreciation), had no impairment loss been recognized.
7. Depreciation / Amortization:
a) Tangible Assets - Depreciation on fixed assets is provided based on
useful life and in the manner prescribed in part C of Schedule II of
the new Companies Act, 2013.
Investment property is amortized over the period of lease.
b) Intangible Assets - Software product (meant for sale) are amortized
over its estimated useful life of 8 years. Other Software products are
amortized over its period of license.
8. Investments:
Investments are classified into long term and current investments.
Long-term investments are carried at cost and provision is made to
recognize any decline in the value other than temporary in the value of
such investments. Current investments are carried at the lower of the
cost or fair value/market value and provision is made to recognize any
decline in the carrying value of the investments. Investment in
property is recognized at cost less amortization.
9. Employee Benefits:
a) Gratuity:
The Company provides for gratuity, a defined benefit retirement plan,
covering eligible employees. Liability under gratuity plan is
determined on actuarial valuation done by the Life Insurance
Corporation of India (LIC) at the beginning of the year, based upon
which, the Company contributes to the Scheme with LIC. The Company also
provides for the additional liability over the amount contributed to
LIC based on the actuarial valuation done by an independent valuer
using the Projected Unit Credit Method.
b) Provident Fund:
Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund / Pension Fund is a
defined contribution scheme and the contributions are charged to the
Statement of Profit and Loss of the year when the contributions to the
respective funds are due.
c) Leave Entitlement:
Liability for Leave entitlement for employees is provided on the basis
of Actuarial Valuation done at the year end.
10. Foreign Exchange Transactions:
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the rate of exchange
in force on the date of the transactions. Current assets, current
liabilities and borrowings denominated in foreign currency are
translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of Balance Sheet.
The resultant gain or loss is recognized in the Statement of Profit and
Loss.
11. Accounting for Taxes on Income:
Provision for current income tax is made on the basis of the estimated
taxable income for the year in accordance with the Income Tax Act,
1961.
MAT credit asset is recognized and carried forward only if there is a
reasonable certainty of it being set off against regular tax payable
within the stipulated statutory period.
Deferred tax resulting from timing differences between book profits and
tax profits is accounted for under the liability method, at the current
rate of tax, to the extent that the timing differences are expected to
crystallise. Deferred tax assets are recognized and carried forward
only if there is a virtual/ reasonable certainty that they will be
realized and are reviewed for the appropriateness of their respective
carrying values at each Balance Sheet date.
12. Borrowing Costs:
Borrowing costs attributable to acquisition and construction of
qualifying assets are capitalized as a part of the cost of such
assets up to the date when such asset is ready for its intended use.
Other borrowing costs are charged to Statement of Profit and Loss.
13. Leases:
Where the Company has substantially acquired all risks and rewards of
ownership of the assets, leases are classified as financial lease. Such
assets are capitalized at the inception of the lease, at the lower of
the fair value or present value of minimum lease payment and liability
is created for equivalent amount. Each lease rent paid is allocated
between liability and interest cost so as to obtain constant periodic
rate of interest on the outstanding liability for each year.
Where significant portion of risks and reward of ownership of assets
acquired under lease are retained by lessor, leases are classified as
Operating Lease. Lease rentals for such leases are charged to Statement
of Profit and Loss.
14. Earnings Per Share:
The earnings considered in ascertaining Earnings Per Share comprise the
net profit after tax. The number of shares used in computing Basic EPS
is weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The
number of shares used in computing diluted EPS comprises of weighted
average shares considered for deriving Basic EPS, and also weighted
average number of equity shares which could have been issued on the
conversion of all diluted potential equity shares. Diluted potential
equity shares are deemed converted at the beginning of the year, unless
they have been issued at later date.
15. Provisions. Contingent Liability and Contingent Assets:
i) Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement
are recognized when there is present obligation as a result of past
events and it is probable that there will be outflow of resources.
ii) Disclosures for a contingent liability is made, without a provision
in books, when there is an obligation that may, but probably will not,
require outflow of resources.
iii) Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the
financial statement.
Mar 31, 2014
1. Company Information:
The Company was incorporated in 1989 under the Companies Act, 1956 as
Codec Communication Pvt. Ltd with registration number 25-14448. The
Company commenced its operations on January 10, 1989. In March, 2006
the Company changed its name to HOV Services Limited as a part of its
plans to create brand recognition among its customers. The Company is
engaged in the BPO business of Data Entry Services, Software
Development and Support Services.
2. Basis for Preparation of Financial Statements:
The Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with the Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) applicable in India under the
historical cost convention, on the accrual basis, in compliance with
the Accounting Standards (AS) prescribed by the Companies (Accounting
Standards) Rules, 2006 to the extent applicable and on the principles
of a going concern.
3. Use of Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with AS and GAAP
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of
contingent liabilities on the date of financial statements and reported
amounts of revenue and expenses for that year. Actual result could
differ from these estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is
recognized prospectively.
4. Revenue Recognition:
Revenue from Software & IT enabled services are recognized as per the
work orders/ agreements entered with the customers.
Rental and Interest income is recognized on time proportion basis and
is disclosed under Other Income.
5. Fixed Assets:
Tangible: Fixed assets are stated at historical cost, which comprises
of purchase consideration and other directly attributable cost of
bringing an asset to its working condition for the intended use, less
accumulated depreciation.
Intangible: Costs that are directly associated with identifiable and
unique software products controlled by the Company, developed in-house
or acquired, and have probable economic benefits exceeding the cost
beyond one year are recognized as software products. Other acquired
softwares meant for in-house consumption are capitalized at the
acquisition price.
6. Impairment of Assets:
In accordance with AS 28 on ''Impairment of Assets'' prescribed by the
Companies (Accounting Standard) Rules,2006 where there is an indication
of impairment of the Company''s assets related to cash generating units,
the carrying amounts of such assets are reviewed at each balance sheet
date to determine whether there is any impairment. The recoverable
amount of such assets is estimated as the higher of its net selling
price and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognized in the
statement of Profit and Loss whenever the carrying amount of such
assets exceeds its recoverable amount. If at the balance sheet date,
there is an indication that a previously assessed impairment loss no
longer exists, then such loss is reversed and the asset is restated to
extent of the carrying value of the asset that would have been
determined (net of amortization / depreciation), had no impairment loss
been recognized.
7. Depreciation / Amortization:
a) Tangible Assets - Depreciation on fixed assets is provided on
Straight Line Method at the rates and in the manner prescribed in the
Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956.
Investment property is amortized over the period of lease.
b) Intangible Assets - Software product (meant for sale) are amortized
over its estimated useful life of 8 years. Other Software products are
depreciated over its period of license.
8. Investments:
Investments are classified into long term and current investments.
Long-term investments are carried at cost and provision is made to
recognize any decline in the value other than temporary in the value of
such investments. Current investments are carried at the lower of the
cost or fair value/market value and provision is made to recognize any
decline in the carrying value of the investments. Investment in
property is recognized at cost less amortization.
9. Employee Benefits:
a) Gratuity:
The Company provides for gratuity, a defined benefit retirement plan,
covering eligible employees. Liability under gratuity plan is
determined on actuarial valuation done by the Life Insurance
Corporation of India (LIC) at the beginning of the year, based upon
which, the Company contributes to the Scheme with LIC. The Company also
provides for the additional liability over the amount contributed to
LIC based on the actuarial valuation done by an independent valuer
using the Projected Unit Credit Method.
b) Provident Fund:
Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund / Pension Fund is a
defined contribution scheme and the contributions are charged to the
Statement of Profit and Loss of the period when the contributions to
the respective funds are due.
c) Leave Entitlement:
Liability for Leave entitlement for employees is provided on the basis
of Actuarial Valuation done at the period end.
10. Foreign Exchange Transactions:
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the rate of exchange
in force on the date of the transactions. Current assets, current
liabilities and borrowings denominated in foreign currency are
translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of Balance Sheet.
The resultant gain or loss is recognized in the Statement of Profit and
Loss.
11. Accounting for Taxes on Income:
Provision for current income tax is made on the basis of the estimated
taxable income for the period in accordance with the Income Tax Act,
1961.
MAT credit asset is recognized and carried forward only if there is a
reasonable certainty of it being set off against regular tax payable
within the stipulated statutory period.
Deferred tax resulting from timing differences between book profits and
tax profits is accounted for under the liability method, at the current
rate of tax, to the extent that the timing differences are expected to
crystallise. Deferred tax assets are recognized and carried forward
only if there is a virtual/ reasonable certainty that they will be
realized and are reviewed for the appropriateness of their respective
carrying values at each Balance Sheet date.
12. Borrowing Costs:
Borrowing costs attributable to acquisition and construction of
qualifying assets are capitalized as a part of the cost of such assets
up to the date when such asset is ready for its intended use. Other
borrowing costs are charged to Statement of Profit and Loss.
13. Leases:
Where the Company has substantially acquired all risks and rewards of
ownership of the assets, leases are classified as financial lease. Such
assets are capitalized at the inception of the lease, at the lower of
the fair value or present value of minimum lease payment and liability
is created for equivalent amount. Each lease rent paid is allocated
between liability and interest cost so as to obtain constant periodic
rate of interest on the outstanding liability for each year.
Where significant portion of risks and reward of ownership of assets
acquired under lease are retained by lessor, leases are classified as
Operating Lease. Lease rentals for such leases are charged to Statement
of Profit and Loss.
14. Earnings Per Share:
The earnings considered in ascertaining Earnings Per Share comprise the
net profit after tax. The number of shares used in computing Basic EPS
is weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The
number of shares used in computing diluted EPS comprises of weighted
average shares considered for deriving Basic EPS, and also weighted
average number of equity shares which could have been issued on the
conversion of all diluted potential equity shares. Diluted potential
equity shares are deemed converted at the beginning of the period,
unless they have been issued at later date.
15. Provisions, Contingent Liability and Contingent Assets:
i) Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement
are recognized when there is present obligation as a result of past
events and it is probable that there will be outflow of resources.
ii) Disclosures for a contingent liability is made, without a provision
in books, when there is an obligation that may, but probably will not,
require outflow of resources.
iii) Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the
financial statement.
Dec 31, 2012
1. Company Information:
The Company was incorporated in 1989 under the Companies Act, 1956 as
Codec Communication Pvt. Ltd with registration number 25-14448. The
Company commenced its operations on January 10, 1989. In March, 2006
the Company changed its name to HOV Services Limited as a part of its
plans to create brand recognition among its customers. The company is
engaged in the BPO business of Finance and Accounting sector including
Software Development and Support Services.
2. Basis for Preparation of Financial Statements:
The Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with the Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) applicable in India under the
historical cost convention, on the accrual basis, in compliance with
the Accounting Standards (AS) prescribed by the Companies (Accounting
Standards) Rules, 2006 to the extent applicable and on the principles
of a going concern.
3. Use of Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with AS and GAAP
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of
contingent liabilities on the date of financial statements and reported
amounts of revenue and expenses for that year. Actual result could
differ from these estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is
recognized prospectively.
4. Revenue Recognition:
Revenue from Software & IT enabled services are recognized as per the
work orders/agreements entered with the customers.
Rental and Interest income is recognized on time proportion basis and
is disclosed under Other Income.
5. Fixed Assets:
Tangible: Fixed assets are stated at historical cost, which comprises
of purchase consideration and other directly attributable cost of
bringing an asset to its working condition for the intended use, less
accumulated depreciation.
Intangible: Costs that are directly associated with identifiable and
unique software products controlled by the Company, developed in-house
or acquired, and have probable economic benefits exceeding the cost
beyond one year are recognized as software products. Other acquired
softwares meant for in-house consumption are capitalized at the
acquisition price.
6. Impairment of Assets:
In accordance with AS 28 on ''Impairment of Assets'' prescribed by the
Companies (Accounting Standard) Rules,2006 where there is an indication
of impairment of the Company''s assets related to cash generating units,
the carrying amounts of such assets are reviewed at each balance sheet
date to determine whether there is any impairment. The recoverable
amount of such assets is estimated as the higher of its net selling
price and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognized in the
statement of Profit and Loss whenever the carrying amount of such
assets exceeds its recoverable amount. If at the balance sheet date,
there is an indication that a previously assessed impairment loss no
longer exists, then such loss is reversed and the asset is restated to
extent of the carrying value of the asset that would have been
determined (net of amortization / depreciation), had no impairment loss
been recognized.
7. Depreciation / Amortization:
a) Tangible Assets - Depreciation on fixed assets is provided on
Straight Line Method at the rates and in the manner prescribed in the
Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956. Investment property is
amortized over the period of lease.
b) Intangible Assets - Software product (meant for sale) are amortized
over its estimated useful life of 8 years. Other Software products are
depreciated over its period of license.
8. Investments:
Investments are classified into long term and current investments.
Long-term investments are carried at cost and provision is made to
recognize any decline in the value other than temporary in the value of
such investments. Current investments are carried at the lower of the
cost or fair value/market value and provision is made to recognize any
decline in the carrying value of the investments. Investment in
property is recognized at cost less amortization.
9. Employee Benefits:
a) Gratuity:
The Company provides for gratuity, a defined benefit retirement plan,
covering eligible employees. Liability under gratuity plan is
determined on actuarial valuation done by the Life Insurance
Corporation of India (LIC) at the beginning of the year, based upon
which, the Company contributes to the Scheme with LIC. The Company also
provides for the additional liability over the amount contributed to
LIC based on the actuarial valuation done by an independent value
using the Projected Unit Credit Method.
b) Provident Fund:
Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund / Pension Fund is a
defined contribution scheme and the contributions are charged to the
Statement of Profit and Loss of the year when the contributions to the
respective funds are due.
c) Leave Entitlement:
Liability for Leave entitlement for employees is provided on the basis
of Actuarial Valuation done during the year.
10. Foreign Exchange Transactions:
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the rate of exchange
in force on the date of the transactions. Current assets, current
liabilities and borrowings denominated in foreign currency are
translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of Balance Sheet.
The resultant gain or loss is recognized in the Statement of Profit and
Loss.
11. Accounting for Taxes on Income:
Provision for current income tax is made on the basis of the estimated
taxable income for the year in accordance with the Income Tax Act,
1961.
MAT credit asset is recognized and carried forward only if there is a
reasonable certainty of it being set off against regular tax payable
within the stipulated statutory period.
Deferred tax resulting from timing differences between book profits and
tax profits is accounted for under the liability method, at the current
rate of tax, to the extent that the timing differences are expected to
crystallize. Deferred tax assets are recognized and carried forward
only if there is a virtual/ reasonable certainty that they will be
realized and are reviewed for the appropriateness of their respective
carrying values at each Balance Sheet date.
12. Borrowing Costs:
Borrowing costs attributable to acquisition and construction of
qualifying assets are capitalized as a part of the cost of such assets
up to the date when such asset is ready for its intended use. Other
borrowing costs are charged to Statement of Profit and Loss.
13. Leases:
Where the Company has substantially acquired all risks and rewards of
ownership of the assets, leases are classified as financial lease. Such
assets are capitalized at the inception of the lease, at the lower of
the fair value or present value of minimum lease payment and liability
is created for equivalent amount. Each lease rent paid is allocated
between liability and interest cost so as to obtain constant periodic
rate of interest on the outstanding liability for each year. Where
significant portion of risks and reward of ownership of assets acquired
under lease are retained by lesser, leases are classified as Operating
Lease. Lease rentals for such leases are charged to Statement of Profit
and Loss.
14. Earnings Per Share:
The earnings considered in ascertaining Earnings Per Share comprise the
net profit after tax. The number of shares used in computing Basic EPS
is weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The
number of shares used in computing diluted EPS comprises of weighted
average shares considered for deriving Basic EPS, and also weighted
average number of equity shares which could have been issued on the
conversion of all diluted potential equity shares. Diluted potential
equity shares are deemed converted at the beginning of the year, unless
they have been issued at later date.
15. Provisions, Contingent Liability and Contingent Assets:
i) Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement
are recognized when there is present obligation as a result of past
events and it is probable that there will be outflow of resources.
ii) Disclosures for a contingent liability is made, without a provision
in books, when there is an obligation that may, but probably will not,
require outflow of resources.
iii) Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the
financial statement.
Dec 31, 2011
1. Company Information:
The Company was incorporated in 1989 under the Companies Act, 1956 as
Codec Communication Pvt. Ltd with registration number 25-14448. The
Company commenced its operations on January 10, 1989. In March, 2006
the Company changed its name to HOV Services Limited as a part of its
plans to create brand recognition among its customers. The Company
operates as a hybrid between various investment portfolios and a
diversified services corporation.
The Company, in the month of September, 2006, came out with an initial
public offer of 40,50,000 equity shares of face value of Rs 10 each at
a premium of Rs.190 per share. The Equity Shares of the Company are
listed on Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India
Limited.
2. Basis for Preparation of Financial Statements:
The Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with the Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) applicable in India under the
historical cost convention, on the accrual basis, in compliance with
the Accounting Standards (AS) prescribed by the Companies (Accounting
Standards) Rules, 2006 to the extent applicable and on the principles
of a going concern.
3. Use of Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with AS and GAAP
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of
contingent liabilities on the date of financial statements and reported
amounts of revenue and expenses for that year. Actual result could
differ from these estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is
recognized prospectively.
4. Revenue Recognition:
The revenue from Finance and Accounting sector of the BPO sector
including software development and support services is recognized as
per the work orders/agreements entered with the parties.
License fee is recognized on delivery and as per the terms of the
contract.
5. Fixed Assets:
Tangible: Fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated
depreciation. Replacements are either capitalized or charged to revenue
depending upon their nature and long term utility.
Intangible: Costs that are directly associated with identifiable and
unique software products controlled by the Company, whether developed
in-house or acquired, and have probable economic benefits exceeding the
cost beyond one year are recognized as software products.
Capital Work in Progress comprises outstanding advances paid to acquire
fixed assets, and the cost of fixed assets that are not yet ready for
their intended use as at the balance sheet date.
6. Impairment of Assets:
In accordance with AS 28 on 'Impairment of Assets' prescribed by the
Companies (Accounting Standard) Rules,2006 where there is an indication
of impairment of the Company's assets related to cash generating units,
the carrying amounts of such assets are reviewed at each balance sheet
date to determine whether there is any impairment. The recoverable
amount of such assets is estimated as the higher of its net selling
price and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognized in the
statement of Profit and Loss whenever the carrying amount of such
assets exceeds its recoverable amount. If at the balance sheet date,
there is an indication that a previously assessed impairment loss no
longer exists, then such loss is reversed and the asset is restated to
extent of the carrying value of the asset that would have been
determined (net of amortization / depreciation), had no impairment loss
been recognized.
7. Depreciation / Amortization:
a) Tangible Assets - Depreciation is provided under Straight Line
Method and in the manner prescribed in the Schedule XIV of the
Companies Act, 1956. Individual assets acquired for less than Rs 5,000
are entirely depreciated in the year of acquisition.
b) Intangible Assets - Software product (meant for sale) are amortised
over its estimated useful life of 8 years. Other Software products are
amortized over its period of license.
8. Investments:
Investments are classified into long term and current investments.
Long-term investments are carried at cost and provision is made to
recognize any decline in the value other than temporary in the value of
such investments. Current investments are carried at the lower of the
cost or fair value/market value and provision is made to recognize any
decline in the carrying value of the investments.
9. Employee Benefits:
a) Gratuity:
Gratuity liability is a defined benefit obligation. The Company has
taken an insurance policy under the Group Gratuity Scheme with the Life
Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to cover the gratuity liability of
the employees and the amount paid / payable in respect of the present
value of liability of past services is charged to the Statement of
Profit and Loss every year. The difference between the amount paid /
payable to LIC and the actuarial valuation made at the end of each
financial year is charged to Statement of Profit and Loss.
b) Provident Fund:
Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund / Pension Fund is a
defined contribution scheme and the contributions are charged to the
Statement of Profit and Loss of the year when the contributions to the
respective funds are due. There are no other obligations other than the
contribution payable to the respective trusts.
c) Leave Entitlement:
Liability towards Leave Entitlement Benefit is provided for as at the
Balance Sheet date as per the actuarial valuation taken at the end of
the year.
10. Foreign Exchange Transactions:
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the rate of exchange
in force on the date of the transactions. Current assets, current
liabilities and borrowings denominated in foreign currency are
translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of Balance Sheet.
The resultant gain or loss is recognized in the Statement of Profit and
Loss.
11. Accounting for Taxes on Income:
Provision for current income tax is made on the basis of the estimated
taxable income for the year in accordance with the Income Tax Act,
1961.
MAT credit asset is recognized and carried forward only if there is a
reasonable certainty of it being set off against regular tax payable
within the stipulated statutory period.
Deferred tax resulting from timing differences between book profits and
tax profits is accounted for under the liability method, at the current
rate of tax, to the extent that the timing differences are expected to
crystallise. Deferred tax assets are recognized and carried forward
only if there is a virtual/ reasonable certainty that they will be
realized and are reviewed for the appropriateness of their respective
carrying values at each Balance Sheet date.
12. Borrowing Costs:
Borrowing costs attributable to acquisition and construction of
qualifying assets are capitalized as a part of the cost of such assets
up to the date when such asset is ready for its intended use. Other
borrowing costs are charged to Statement of Profit and Loss.
13. Leases:
Where the Company has substantially acquired all risks and rewards of
ownership of the assets, leases are classified as financial lease. Such
assets are capitalized at the inception of the lease, at the lower of
the fair value or present value of minimum lease payment and liability
is created for equivalent amount. Each lease rent paid is allocated
between liability and interest cost so as to obtain constant periodic
rate of interest on the outstanding liability for each year.
Where significant portion of risks and reward of ownership of assets
acquired under lease are retained by lessor, leases are classified as
Operating Lease. Lease rentals for such leases are charged to Statement
of Profit and Loss.
14. Earnings Per Share:
The earnings considered in ascertaining Earnings Per Share comprise the
net profit after tax. The number of shares used in computing Basic EPS
is weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The
number of shares used in computing diluted EPS comprises of weighted
average shares considered for deriving Basic EPS, and also weighted
average number of equity shares which could have been issued on the
conversion of all diluted potential equity shares. Diluted potential
equity shares are deemed converted at the beginning of the year, unless
they have been issued at later date.
15. Provisions, Contingent Liability and Contingent Assets:
i) Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement
are recognized when there is present obligation as a result of past
events and it is probable that there will be outflow of resources.
ii) Disclosures for a contingent liability is made, without a provision
in books, when there is an obligation that may, but probably will not,
require outflow of resources.
iii) Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the
financial statement.
Mar 31, 2010
1. Overview of the Company :
The Company was incorporated in 1989 under the Companies Act, 1956 as
Codec Communication Pvt. Ltd with registration number 25-14448. The
Company commenced its operations on January 10, 1989. In March, 2006
the Company changed its name to HOV Services Limited as a part of its
plans to create brand recognition among its customers. The Company is
primarily involved into Finance and Accounting sector of the BPO sector
including software development and support services thereto.
The Company, in the month of September, 2006, came out with an initial
public offer of 40,50,000 equity shares of face value of Rs 10 each at
a premium of Rs.190 per share. The Equity Shares of the Company are
listed on Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange.
2. Basis for Preparation of Financial Statements :
The Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with the Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) applicable in India under the
historical cost convention, on the accrual basis, in compliance with
the Accounting Standards (AS) prescribed by the Companies (Accounting
Standards) Rules, 2006 to the extent applicable and on the principles
of a going concern.
3. Use of Estimates :
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with AS and GAAP
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of
contingent liabilities on the date of financial statements and reported
amounts of revenue and expenses for that year. Actual result could
differ from these estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is
recognized prospectively.
4. Revenue Recognition :
The revenue from Finance and Accounting sector of the BPO sector
including software development and support services is recognized as
per the work orders/agreements entered with the parties.
License fee is recognized on delivery and as per the terms of the
contract.
5. Fixed Assets :
Tangible: Fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated
depreciation. Replacements are either capitalized or charged to revenue
depending upon their nature and long term utility.
Intangible: Costs that are directly associated with identifiable and
unique software products controlled by the Company, whether developed
in-house or acquired, and have probable economic benefits exceeding the
cost beyond one year are recognized as software products.
Capital Work in Progress comprises outstanding advances paid to acquire
fixed assets, and the cost of fixed assets that are not yet ready for
their intended use as at the balance sheet date.
6 Impairment of Assets:
In accordance with AS 28 on Impairment of Assets prescribed by the
Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, where there is an
indication of impairment of the Companys assets related to cash
generating units, the carrying amounts of such assets are reviewed at
each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any impairment.
The recoverable amount of such assets is estimated as the higher of its
net selling price and its value in use. An impairment loss is
recognized whenever the carrying amount of such assets exceeds its
recoverable amount. Impairment loss is recognized in the profit and
loss account. If at the balance sheet date, there is an indication that
a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists, then such loss
is reversed and the asset is restated to extent of the carrying value
of the asset that would have been determined (net of amortization /
depreciation), had no impairment loss been recognized.
7. Depreciation / Amortization:
a) Tangible Assets - Depreciation is provided under Straight Line
Method and in the manner prescribed in the Schedule XIV of the
Companies Act, 1956. Individual assets acquired for less than Rs 5,000
are entirely depreciated in the year of acquisition.
b) Intangible Assets - Software product (meant for sale) are amortised
over its estimated useful life of 8 years. Other Software products are
amortized over its period of license.
8. Investments:
Investments are classified into long term and current investments.
Long-term investments are carried at cost and provision is made to
recognize any decline in the value other than temporary in the value of
such investments. Current investments are carried at the lower of the
cost or fair value/market value and provision is made to recognize any
decline in the carrying value of the investments.
9. Employee Benefits:
a) Gratuity:
Gratuity liability is a defined benefit obligation. The Company has
taken an insurance policy under the Group Gratuity Scheme with the Life
Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to cover the gratuity liability of
the employees and the amount paid / payable in respect of the present
value of liability of past services is charged to the Profit and loss
account every year. The difference between the amount paid / payable to
LIC and the actuarial valuation made at the end of each financial year
is charged to Profit and Loss account.
b) Provident Fund:
Retirement benefits in the form of Provident Fund / Pension Fund is a
defined contribution scheme and the contributions are charged to the
Profit and Loss Account of the year when the contributions to the
respective funds are due. There are no other obligations other than the
contribution payable to the respective trusts.
c) Leave Entitlement:
Liability towards Leave Entitlement Benefit is provided for as at the
Balance Sheet date as per the actuarial valuation taken at the end of
the year.
10. Foreign Exchange Transactions:
Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the rate of exchange
in force on the date of the transactions. Current assets, current
liabilities and borrowings denominated in foreign currency are
translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of Balance Sheet.
The resultant gain or loss is recognized in the profit and loss
account.
11. Accounting for Taxes on Income:
Provision for current income tax is made on the basis of the estimated
taxable income for the year in accordance with the Income Tax Act,
1961.
MAT credit asset is recognized and carried forward only if there is a
reasonable certainty of it being set off against regular tax payable
within the stipulated statutory period.
Deferred tax resulting from timing differences between book profits and
tax profits is accounted for under the liability method, at the current
rate of tax, to the extent that the timing differences are expected to
crystallise. Deferred tax assets are recognized and carried forward
only if there is a virtual/ reasonable certainty that they will be
realized and are reviewed for the appropriateness of their respective
carrying values at each Balance Sheet date.
12. Borrowing Costs:
Borrowing costs attributable to acquisition and construction of
qualifying assets are capitalized as a part of the cost of such assets
up to the date when such asset is ready for its intended use. Other
borrowing costs are charged to profit and loss account.
13. Leases:
Where the Company has substantially acquired all risks and rewards of
ownership of the assets, leases are classified as financial lease. Such
assets are capitalized at the inception of the lease, at the lower of
the fair value or present value of minimum lease payment and liability
is created for equivalent amount. Each lease rent paid is allocated
between liability and interest cost so as to obtain constant periodic
rate of interest on the outstanding liability for each year.
Where significant portion of risks and reward of ownership of assets
acquired under lease are retained by lessor, leases are classified as
Operating Lease. Lease rentals for such leases are charged to Profit
and Loss account.
14. Earnings Per Share:
The earnings considered in ascertaining Earnings Per Share comprise the
net profit after tax. The number of shares used in computing Basic EPS
is weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The
number of shares used in computing diluted EPS comprises of weighted
average shares considered for deriving Basic EPS, and also weighted
average number of equity shares which could have been issued on the
conversion of all diluted potential equity shares. Diluted potential
equity shares are deemed converted at the beginning of the year, unless
they have been issued at later date.
15. Provisions, Contingent Liability and Contingent Assets:
i) Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement
are recognized when there is present obligation as a result of past
events and it is probable that there will be outflow of resources.
ii) Disclosures for a contingent liability is made, without a provision
in books, when there is an obligation that may, but probably will not,
require outflow of resources.
iii) Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the
financial statement.
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