Accounting Policies of Indian Phosphate Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2025

Significant Accounting Policies
CONVENTION

To prepare financial statements in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards in India. A summary of accounting
policies, which have been applied consistently, is set out below. The financial statements have also been prepared in
accordance with relevant presentational requirement of the Companies Act, 2013.

BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and on accrual basis and on going
concern concept.

USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements requires estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the reported amount of
assets and liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the
reported period. Difference between the actual results and estimates are recognized in the period in which the results are
known/materialized.

FIXED ASSETS

To state Fixed Assets at the cost of acquisition inclusive of inward freight, duties and taxes and incidental expenses related
to acquisition. In respect of major projects involving construction/fabrication, related pre-operational expenses form part of
the value of the assets capitalized. Expenses capitalized also includes applicable borrowing costs. To adjust the original cost
of fixed assets acquired through foreign currency loans at the end of each financial year by any change in liability arising out
of expressing outstanding foreign currency loan at the rate of exchange prevailing at the date of Balance Sheet.

To capitalize software where it is expected to provide future enduring economic benefits. Capitalization costs includes
license fees and cost of implementation/system integration services. The costs are capitalized in the year in which the
relevant software is implemented for use.

All up-gradations/enhancements are generally charged off as revenue expenditure unless they bring similar significant
additional benefits.

No amortization is provided in the Accounts in respect of Leasehold Land in view of the long term tenure, which is akin to
ownership.

Depreciation on Fixed Assets is provided for on Straight Line Method over the useful life of the assets at the rates and in the
manner specified in the Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013.

INVESTMENTS

To state current investment at lower of cost and fair value, and long term investments are stated at cost. Where applicable,
provision is made where there is a permanent fall in valuation of long term investments.

Cost is arrived at on First In First Out basis. Cost comprises expenditure incurred in normal course of the business in bringing
such inventories to its location and includes, where applicable, appropriate overheads based on normal level of activities.
Obsolete, slow moving and defective inventories are identified at the time of physical verification of inventories and, where
necessary, provision is made for such inventories.

IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

Impairment is ascertained at each balance sheet date in respect of company''s fixed assets. An impairment loss is recognized
wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of the net
selling price and value in use. In assessing value and use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present
value based on an appropriate discount factor.


Mar 31, 2024

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONVENTION

To prepare financial statements in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards in India. A summary of accounting policies, which have been applied consistently, is set out below. The financial statements have also been prepared in accordance with relevant presentational requirement of the Companies Act, 2013.

BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and on accrual basis and on going concern concept.

USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements requires estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities on the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Difference between the actual results and estimates are recognized in the period in which the results are known/materialized.

FIXED ASSETS

To state Fixed Assets at the cost of acquisition inclusive of inward freight, duties and taxes and incidental expenses related to acquisition. In respect of major projects involving construction/fabrication, related pre-operational expenses form part of the value of the assets capitalized. Expenses capitalized also includes applicable borrowing costs. To adjust the original cost of fixed assets acquired through foreign currency loans at the end of each financial year by any change in liability arising out of expressing outstanding foreign currency loan at the rate of exchange prevailing at the date of Balance Sheet.

To capitalize software where it is expected to provide future enduring economic benefits. Capitalization costs includes license fees and cost of implementation/system integration services. The costs are capitalized in the year in which the relevant software is implemented for use.

All up-gradations/enhancements are generally charged off as revenue expenditure unless they bring similar significant additional benefits.

No amortization is provided in the Accounts in respect of Leasehold Land in view of the long term tenure, which is akin to ownership.

Depreciation on Fixed Assets is provided for on Straight Line Method over the useful life of the assets at the rates and in the manner specified in the Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013.

INVESTMENTS

To state current investment at lower of cost and fair value, and long term investments are stated at cost. Where applicable, provision is made where there is a permanent fall in valuation of long term investments.

CURRENT ASSETS Inventories are valued as:

(a) Stores and Spares : at lower of cost or net realizable value

(b) Raw Materials : at lower of cost or net realizable value

(c) Work in process : at lower of cost or net realizable value

(d) Finished Goods : at lower of cost or net realizable value

Cost is arrived at on First In First Out basis. Cost comprises expenditure incurred in normal course of the business in bringing such inventories to its location and includes, where applicable, appropriate overheads based on normal level of activities. Obsolete, slow moving and defective inventories are identified at the time of physical verification of inventories and, where necessary, provision is made for such inventories.

IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

Impairment is ascertained at each balance sheet date in respect of company''s fixed assets. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of the net selling price and value in use. In assessing value and use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value based on an appropriate discount factor.

ACCOUNTING FOR PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES & CONTINGENT ASSETS

Provisions are recognized in terms of Accounting Standard 29-"Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets" issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India, when there is a present legal or statutory obligation as a result of past event where it is probable that there will be outflow of resources to settle the obligation and when a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.

Contingent Liabilities are recognized only when there is a possible obligation arising from past events due to occurrence or non occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the company or where reliable estimate of the obligation can not be made. Obligations are assessed on an ongoing basis and only those having largely probable outflow of resources are provided for.

Contingent Assets are not recognized in the financial statements.

CLAIMS

To disclose claims against the company not acknowledged as debts after a careful evaluation of the facts and legal aspect of the matter involved.

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