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Accounting Policies of MMTC Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2023

1. General Information

Established in 1963 and domiciled in India, the Company is a Mini-Ratna public sector undertaking under the administrative control of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The registered office of the Company is situated at Core-1, Scope Complex, 7, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003, India. The company has 5 Regional Offices at various places in India and a wholly owned subsidiary MMTC Transnational Pte Ltd, at Singapore.

The principal activities of the Company are export of Minerals and import of Precious Metals, Non-ferrous metals, Fertilizers, Agro Products, coal and hydrocarbon etc. The company''s trade activities span across various countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Latin America and North America.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

2.1 Statement of Compliance and basis of preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS) as notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and subsequent amendments thereto. Accounting policies have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these financial statements. The Financial Statements are prepared under historical cost convention on going concern basis from the books of accounts maintained under accrual basis except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair value and in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013

2.2 Functional & presentation currency

These financial statements are presented in Indian rupees, the national currency of India, which is the functional currency of the Company. All amounts included in the financial statements are reported in crores of Indian rupees (upto two decimal) except number of equity shares and per share data and when otherwise indicated.

2.3 Use of estimates and judgment

The preparation of financial statements requires judgements, estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Difference between the actual results and estimates are recognised in the period in which the results are known/materialised

2.4 Revenue Recognition

i) Trading Income

Revenue towards satisfaction of a performance obligation is measured at the amount of transaction price (net of variable consideration) allocated to that performance obligation. The transaction price of goods sold and services rendered is net of variable consideration on account of various discounts and schemes offered by the company as part of the contract.

Purchases and Sales

a. In case of certain commodities import of which is canalized through the company, imported on ''Government Account'' against authorization letter issued by the Government of India, Purchase/ Sale is booked in the name of the Company

b. Products are also traded through the commodity exchanges. Purchase/ Sale is booked in respect of trade done through different commodity exchanges and is backed by physical delivery of goods.

c. Gold/Silver kept under deposit: As per the arrangements with the Suppliers of Gold/Silver, the metal is kept by the supplier with the company on unfixed price basis for subsequent withdrawal on loan or outright purchase basis.

(i) Purchases include gold/silver withdrawn from consignment deposit of the supplier on outright purchase basis for sale to exporters, as per the scheme of Foreign Trade Policy being operated by the Company as a nominated agency.

(ii) Purchase of Gold/Silver during the year for domestic sale is accounted for on withdrawal from the Gold/Silver consignment deposit of the supplier and fixation of price with the suppliers. The stock held by the company at year end as Gold/ Silver under Deposit is accounted for under current assets as âstock towards unbilled purchasesâ and under current liability as âamount payable towards unbilled purchasesâ at the bullion price prevailing as at the close of the year. However, customs duty paid in respect of balance in deposits is accounted for as prepaid expenses.

(iii) Gold/silver withdrawn on loan basis from the Gold/Silver under deposit, are booked as loan given to customers and grouped under financial assets. The corresponding liability towards the stocks received from foreign suppliers is grouped under Trade Payable. Loan/Trade Payable are adjusted when purchases and sales are booked.

d. In respect of Gold/Silver sourced domestically where price fixation is deferred, purchase is initially accounted for on the basis of invoice received from the supplier. The difference, if any, arising on price fixation is accounted for through debit / credit note.

e. In the case of gold/ silver supplied to exporters on replenishment basis, the purchase in respect of gold/silver booked by exporter by paying margin money, is booked after âfixingâ the price with the foreign suppliers. However, sale is booked when quantity is actually delivered to exporters after completion of export.

f. High Sea Sales

Sale during the course of import by transfer of documents of title i.e. high seas sale is booked upon transfer of documents of title to the goods, upon which buyer obtains control over the goods and the company becomes entitle to receive sales consideration, in favour of buyer before the goods cross the custom frontiers of India.

ii) Other Operating Revenue

The income relating to the core activities of the company which are not included in revenue from sales / services for e.g. dispatch earned, subsidy, claims against losses on trade transactions, interest on credit sales and trade related advances (other than on overdue) etc., which are derived based on the terms of related trade agreements with business associates or schemes on related trade, are accounted for under âOther Operating Revenueâ.

iii) Claims

Claims are recognized in the Statement of Profit & Loss (Net of any payable) on accrual basis including receivables from Govt. towards subsidy, cash incentives, reimbursement of losses etc, when its ultimate realisation is probable. Claims recognized but subsequently becoming doubtful are provided for through Statement of Profit and Loss. Insurance claims are accounted upon being accepted by the insurance company. Claims towards shortages/ damages including liquidated damages/ deficiencies in quality/quantity etc are accounted for in accordance with the provisions of relevant contracts. In case there is no such provisions in the existing contract, the claim is accounted for on receipt of acceptance by the party besides collectability of the claim amount being probable. On recognition of such claims the same will be realised/set off against advance received/claims payable etc. to the same party.

iv) Service Income

Revenue from services is booked, when performance obligation is satisfied by transferring the promised services to the customers, for the consideration to which the company is entitled.

v) Dividend and interest income

Dividend income from investments is recognized when the Companyâs right to receive payment is established and it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transactions will flow to the Company and the amount of income can be measured reliably.

Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the effective interest rate, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the gross carrying amount of a financial asset.

vi) Revenue Recognition on Actual Realization

Revenue is recognized on accrual basis except in the following items which are accounted for on actual realization since realisability of such items is uncertain, in accordance with the provisions of Ind AS- 115:-

a) Duty credit / exemption under various promotional schemes of Foreign Trade Policy in force, Tax credit, refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage, and refund of income-tax/service tax / sales-tax /VAT/GST and interest thereon etc.

b) Decrees pending for execution/contested dues and interest thereon, if any:

c) Interest on overdue recoverable where realisability is uncertain.

d) Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters.

2.5 Property, Plant and Equipments

The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognized as an asset if, and only if it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The cost of an item of PPE is the cash price equivalent at the recognition date. The cost of an item of PPE comprises:

i) Purchase price, including import duties and non-refundable purchase taxes, after deducting trade discounts and rebates.

ii) Costs directly attributable to bringing the PPE to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

iii) The initial estimate of the costs of dismantling and removing the item and restoring the site on which it is located, the obligation for which the company incurs either when the PPE is acquired or as a consequence of having used the PPE during a particular period for purposes other than to produce inventories during that period.

The company has chosen the cost model of recognition and this model is applied to an entire class of PPE. After recognition as an asset, an item of PPE is carried at its cost less any accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Certain items of small value like calculators, wall clock, kitchen utensils etc. whose useful life is very limited and the cost of such item is upto Rs.2000/- in each case, are directly charged to revenue in the year of purchase. Cost of mobile handsets is also charged to revenue irrespective of cost.

2.6 Intangible Assets

Identifiable intangible assets are recognized when the company controls the asset; it is probable that future economic benefits expected with the respective assets will flow to the company for more than one economic period; and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably. At initial recognition, intangible assets are recognized at cost. Intangible assets are amortized on straight line basis over estimated useful lives from the date on which they are available for use. Softwares are amortized over its useful life subject to a maximum period of 5 years or over the license period as applicable. Intangible assets upto Rs.2,000/- in each case are directly charged to revenue.

No intangible assets arising from research is recognised and expense on research directly charged to profit and loss account when it is incurred. An intangible assets arising from development is recognised, if the asset fulfils the criteria for recognition as per Ind AS. Expenditure on an intangible item that was initially recognised as an expense is not recognised as part of the cost of an intangible asset at a later date.

2.7 Non-Current Assets Held for Sale

The company classifies a non-current asset (or disposal group of assets) as held for sale if its carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. The non-current asset (or disposal group) classified as held for sale is measured at the lower of its carrying amount and the fair value less costs to sell.

2.8 Depreciation

Depreciation is provided on straight line method as per the useful lives approved by the Board of Directors, which are equal to those provided under schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013. The useful life of an asset is reviewed at each financial year-end. Each part of an item of PPE with a cost that is significant in relation to the total cost of the asset and if the useful life of that part is different from remaining part of the asset; such significant part is depreciated separately. Depreciation on all such items have been provided from the date they are âAvailable for Use'' till the date of sale / disposal and includes amortization of intangible assets and lease hold assets. Freehold land is not depreciated. An item of PPE is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset.

The residual value of all the assets is taken as Re 1/-. The useful lives of the assets are taken as under:-

Name of Assets	Useful life as adopted by the company as per Schedule II
A. General Assets
Furniture & Fittings	10
Office Equipment	5
Vehicles - Scooter	10
Vehicles - Car	8
Computers - Servers and networks	6
Computers - End User Devices	3
Lease-hold Land	As per Lease Agreement
Wagon Rakes	As per Agreement / Wagon Investment Scheme
Electrical installations excluding fans	10
Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage	5
Roads
Carpeted Roads - RCC	10
Carpeted Roads - Other than RCC	5
Non Carpeted Roads	3
Culverts	30

Buildings
RCC	60
Other than RCC	30
Residential Flats (Ready Built)
RCC	60
Other than RCC	30
Temporary Structure & wooden partition	3
Warehouse / Godown	30
B. Manufacturing Unitâs Assets
Factory Buildings	30
Electronic installations excluding fans	10
Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage	5
Plant and Machinery
Single Shift	15
Double Shift	10
Triple Shift	7.5
Plant and Machinery- Wind Energy Generation Plant	22
C. Fixed Assets created on Land and neither the Fixed
Assets nor the Land belongs to the Company	5
D. Amortization of Intangible Assets
Softwares	5 years or License period as applicable

2.9 Impairment

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalue amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

When an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or a cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

At the end of each reporting period, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible, intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). When it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment at least annually, and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those at Fair Value through Profit and Loss (FVTPL), are assessed for indicators of impairment at the end of each reporting period. Financial assets are considered to be impaired when there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the investment have been affected. For Available for Sale (AFS) equity investments, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the security below its cost is considered to be objective evidence of impairment.

For all other financial assets, objective evidence of impairment could include:

â¢ Significant financial difficulty of the issuer or counterparty;

â¢ Breach of contract, such as a default or delinquency in interest or principal payments;

â¢ It becoming probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or financial re-organisation; or the disappearance of an active market for that financial asset because of financial difficulties.

For certain categories of financial assets, such as trade receivables, assets are assessed for impairment on individual basis. Objective evidence of impairment for a portfolio of receivables could include companyâs past experience of collecting payments, an increase in the number of delayed payments in the portfolio past the average credit period of zero days, as well as observable changes in national or local economic conditions that correlate with default on receivables.

For financial assets that are carried at cost, the amount of impairment loss is measured as the difference between the assetâs carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar financial asset. Such impairment loss will not be reversed in subsequent periods.

The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with the exception of trade receivables; such impairment loss is reduced through the use of an allowance account for respective financial asset. When a trade receivable is considered uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against the allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognized in profit or loss.

For financial assets measured at amortised cost, if, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the investment at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortised cost would have been had the impairment not been recognized.

De-recognition of financial assets

The Company de-recognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another party. If the Company neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership and continues to control the transferred asset, The Company recognises its retained interest in the asset and an associated liability for amounts it may have to pay. If the Company retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred financial asset, the Company continues to recognise the financial asset and also recognises a collateralised borrowing for the proceeds received.

On de-recognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the assetâs carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable and the cumulative gain or loss that had been recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity is recognized in profit or loss.

2.10 Borrowing Costs

The Company capitalises borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying asset as a part of the cost of the asset.

The Company recognises other borrowing costs as an expense in the period in which it incurs them.

A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale.

2.11 Foreign currency translation

Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency are recognized at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions.

Foreign currency monetary items (except overdue recoverable where realisability is uncertain) are converted using the closing rate as defined in the Ind AS-21. Non-monetary items are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. The exchange difference gain/loss is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Liability in foreign currency relating to acquisition of fixed assets is converted using the closing rate. The difference in exchange is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

2.12 Inventory

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price for inventories less all estimated costs of completion and costs necessary to make the sale. The method of determination of cost and valuation is as under:

a) Exports:

(i) Cost of export stocks is arrived at after including direct expenses incurred up to the point at which the stocks are lying. Similarly the realisable value is derived by deducting from the market price the expenses to be incurred from that point to the stage where they are sold.

(ii) In respect of mineral ores the realisable value of ores is worked out at the minimum of the Fe/Mn contents of the grade of the ore as per export contract and is compared with the weighted average cost at weighted average Fe/Mn contents/weighted average moisture contents of the ore. The embedded stocks of Iron ore are excluded from inventory and hence not valued.

b) Imports:

(i) The cost of imported stocks is arrived at by working out the yearly regional weighted average cost except for Non-ferrous Metals where weighted average cost of remaining stock after including all expenses incurred up to the point at which they are lying is considered. However, where stocks are specifically identifiable, actual cost of the material including all expenses incurred up to the point at which they are lying is considered.

(ii) Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year-end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost.

c) Domestic:

(i) The cost of gold/silver medallions and silver articles is arrived at by working out the yearly location-wise weighted average cost of material and cost of opening stock. Costs include manufacturing/fabrication charges, wastages and other direct cost.

(ii) In case of cut & polished stones and jewellery (finished/semi-finished) where stocks are specifically identifiable, actual cost of the material including all expenses incurred up to the point at which they are lying is considered. Costs include wastage and other direct manufacturing costs.

d) Packing material

Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or net realisable value.

e) Stocks with fabricators

Stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

2.13 Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

2.14 Contingent Liabilities / Assets Contingent Liabilities

Contingent liabilities are assessed continuously to determine whether outflow of economic resources have become probable. If the outflow becomes probable then relative provision is recognized in the financial statements.

Where an entity is jointly and severally liable for an obligation, the part of the obligation that is expected to be met by other parties is treated as a contingent liability. The entity recognises a provision for the part of the obligation for which an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is probable, except in the extremely rare circumstances where no reliable estimate can be made Contingent Liabilities are disclosed in the General Notes forming part of the accounts

Contingent Assets

Contingent Assets are not recognised in the financial statements. Such contingent assets are assessed continuously and are disclosed in Notes when the inflow of economic benefits becomes probable. If itâs virtually certain that inflow of economic benefits will arise then such assets and the relative income will be recognised in the financial statements.

2.15 Leases

An asset held under lease is classified as a finance lease if it transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an underlying asset.

An asset held under lease is classified as an operating lease if it does not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an underlying asset.

The company normally enters into operating leases which are accounted for as under:-

(i) Rental income from operating leases is recognized either on a straight-line basis or another systematic basis over the term of the relevant lease.

(ii) Where the company is lessee, at commencement date right to use of assets are recognized at cost and the present value of lease payments that are not paid recognized as lease liability. Subsequently, right of use assets measured by using cost model with any adjustment required for re-measurement of lease liability and lease liability is measured by increasing the carrying amount to reflect the interest on lease liability, reducing the carrying amount to reflect the lease payments made and re-measuring the carrying amount to reflect any re-assessment or lease modifications.

(iii) As a practical expedient , short term leases and leases for which the underlying assets is of low value upto Rs.1,00,000/- per month or Rs.12,00,000/-per year are not recognized as per the provisions given under Ind AS-116 (Leases) and are recognized as an expense on a straight line basis over the lease term.

2.16 Employee benefits

i. Provision for gratuity, leave compensation and long service benefits i.e. service award, compassionate gratuity, employeesâ family benefit scheme and special benefit to MICA division employees is made on the basis of actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method. Re-measurement, comprising actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the changes to the asset ceiling (if applicable) and the return on plan assets (excluding interest), is reflected immediately in the statement of financial position with a charge or credit recognized in other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. Remeasurement recognized in other comprehensive income is reflected immediately in retained earnings and will not be reclassified to Statement of Profit or Loss and any change due to plan amendment, curtailment and settlement is considered for determining the current service cost, net interest, past service cost or gain/loss for settlement etc.

ii. Provision for post-retirement medical benefit is made on defined contribution basis.

iii. Provident fund contribution is made to Provident Fund Trust on accrual basis.

iv. Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement are charged to revenue in the year incurred.

v. Superannuation Pension Benefit, a defined contribution scheme is administered by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The Company makes contributions based on a specified percentage of each eligible employeeâs salary.

Short-term employee benefit obligations

Short-term employee benefit obligations are measured on an undiscounted basis and are recorded as expense as the related service is provided. A liability is recognized for the amount expected to be paid under PRP Scheme, if the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the employee and the obligation can be estimated reliably.

2.17 Taxation

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from âprofit before taxâ as reported in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income/statement of profit or loss because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The Companyâs current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognized for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilized. Such deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit. In addition, deferred tax liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of goodwill.

investments and interests are only recognized to the extent that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits against which to utilize the benefits of the temporary differences and they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Current and deferred tax for the year

Current and deferred tax are recognized in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax are also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively. Where current tax or deferred tax arises from the initial accounting for a business combination, the tax effect is included in the accounting for the business combination.

Dividend Distribution Tax

Company is recognising the dividend distribution tax payable on payment of dividend under other equity since the dividend payable consequent upon approval of shareholders in Annual General Meeting is also presented under other equity.

Uncertainty over income tax treatments

Company while determining taxable profit (or loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, unused tax credits and tax rates, when there is uncertainty over income tax treatments under Ind AS 12 company is considering the probability of accepting the same treatment by income tax authorities and any change due to this adjusted retrospectively with cumulative effect by adjusting equity on initial application without adjusting comparatives.

2.18 Investment Property

Investment properties are properties held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation (including property under construction for such purposes). Investment properties are measured initially at cost, including transaction costs. All of the Companyâs property interests held under operating leases to earn rentals or for capital appreciation purposes are accounted for as investment properties. After initial recognition, the company measures investment property at cost.

Investment properties are depreciated in accordance to the class of asset that it belongs and the life of the asset is as conceived for the same class of asset at the Company.

2.19 Earnings per share

A basic earnings per equity is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the company by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity holders of the company by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic earnings per equity share and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued upon conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. The dilutive potential equity shares are adjusted for the proceeds receivable had the equity shares been actually issued at fair value (i.e. the average market value of the outstanding equity shares). Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as of the beginning of the period, unless issued at a later date. Dilutive potential equity shares are determined independently for each period presented.

The number of equity shares and potentially dilutive equity shares are adjusted retrospectively for all periods presented for any shares splits and bonus shares issues including for changes effected prior to the approval of the financial statements by the Board of Directors.

2.20 Discontinued operations

A discontinued operation is a component of the Companyâs business that represents a separate line of business that has been disposed off or is held for sale, or is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale. Classification as a discontinued operation occurs upon the earlier of disposal or when the operation meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale.

2.21 Financial instruments

i) Non-derivative financial instruments

Non-derivative financial instruments consist of:

â¢ financial assets, which include cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, unbilled revenues, finance lease receivables, employee and other advances, investments in equity and debt securities and eligible current and non-current assets;

â¢ Financial liabilities, which include long and short-term loans and borrowings, bank overdrafts, trade payables, eligible current and non-current liabilities.

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offsetted and the net amount is presented 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.

Non derivative financial instruments are recognized initially at fair value plus in case of financial assets not recorded at FVTPL, transaction cost attributable to the acquisition of financial asset. Financial assets are derecognized when substantial risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset have been transferred. In cases where substantial risks and rewards of ownership of the financial assets are neither transferred nor retained, financial assets are derecognized only when the Company has not retained control over the financial asset.

Subsequent to initial recognition, non-derivative financial instruments are measured as described below:

a) Cash and cash equivalents

For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, at banks and demand deposits with banks, net of outstanding bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and are considered part of the Companyâs cash management system. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are presented under borrowings within current liabilities.

b) Investments in liquid mutual funds, equity securities (other than Subsidiaries, Joint Venture and Associates) are valued at their fair value. These investments are measured at fair value and changes therein, other than impairment losses, are recognized in other comprehensive income and presented within equity, net of taxes. The impairment losses, if any, are reclassified from equity into statement of income. When an available for sale financial asset is derecognized, the related cumulative gain or loss recognised in equity is transferred to the statement of income.

c) Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They are presented as current assets, except for those maturing later than 12 months after the reporting date which are presented as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are initially recognized at fair value plus in case of financial assets not recorded at FVTPL, transaction cost attributable to the acquisition of financial asset, however trade receivable that do not contain a significant financing component are measured at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses. Loans and receivables comprise trade receivables, unbilled revenues and other assets.

The company estimates the un-collectability of accounts receivable by analysing historical payment patterns, customer concentrations, customer credit-worthiness and current economic trends. If the financial condition of a customer deteriorates, additional allowances may be required.

d) Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are initially recognized at fair value, and subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method. For these financial instruments, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short term maturity of these instruments.

e) Investments in Subsidiary, Associates and Joint Venture

The company accounts investment in subsidiary, joint ventures and associates at cost An entity controlled by the company is considered as a subsidiary of the company.

Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

Investments where the company has significant influence are classified as associates. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but is not control or joint control over those policies.

A joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of the joint arrangement is classified as a joint venture. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.

ii) Derivative financial instruments

The Company is exposed to foreign currency fluctuations on foreign currency assets, liabilities, net investment in foreign operations and forecasted cash flows denominated in foreign currency.

The Company limits the effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations by following established risk management policies including the use of derivatives. The Company enters into derivative financial instruments where the counterparty is primarily a bank.

Derivatives are recognized and measured at fair value. Attributable transaction costs are recognized in statement of income as cost.

Subsequent to initial recognition, derivative financial instruments are measured as described below:

a) Cash flow hedges

In respect of firm commitments and forecast transactions changes in the fair value of the derivative hedging instrument designated as a cash flow hedge are recognized in other comprehensive income and held in cash flow hedging reserve, net of taxes, a component of equity, to the extent that the hedge is effective. To the extent that the hedge is ineffective, changes in fair value are recognized in the statement of profit and loss and reported within foreign exchange gains/ (losses), net within results from operating activities. If the hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, then hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the cash flow hedging reserve is transferred to the statement of profit and loss upon the occurrence of the related forecasted transaction. If the forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, such cumulative balance is immediately recognized in the statement of profit and loss.

b) Others

Changes in fair value of foreign currency derivative instruments neither designated as cash flow hedges nor hedges of net investment in foreign operations are recognized in the statement of income and reported within foreign exchange gains/ (losses), net within results from operating activities.

Changes in fair value and gains/ (losses) on settlement of foreign currency derivative instruments relating to borrowings, which have not been designated as hedges are recorded in finance expenses.

2.22 Segment Information

The Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Company has been identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) as defined by Ind AS-108, âOperating Segments.â The CMD of the Company evaluates the segments based on their revenue growth and operating income.

The Company has identified its Operating Segments as Minerals, Precious Metals, Metals, Agro Products, Coal & Hydrocarbon, Fertilizer and General Trade/others.

The Assets and liabilities used in the Companyâs business that are not identified to any of the operating segments are shown as unallocable assets/liabilities. Management believes that it is currently not practicable to provide segment disclosures relating to total assets and liabilities since the assets are used interchangeably and hence a meaningful segregation of the available data is onerous.

2.23 Prior Period Errors

Errors of material amount relating to prior period(s) are disclosed by a note with nature of prior period errors, amount of correction of each such prior period presented retrospectively, to the extent practicable along with change in basic and diluted earnings per share. However, where retrospective restatement is not practicable for a particular period then the circumstances that lead to the existence of that condition and the description of how and from where the error is corrected are disclosed in Notes to Accounts. Taking into account the nature of activities of the company, prior period errors are considered material if the items of income / expenditure collectively (net) exceed 0.5% of sales turnover of the company.

Mar 31, 2022

1. General Information

The principal activities of the Company are export of Minerals and import of Precious Metals, Non-ferrous metals, Fertilizers, Agro Products, coal and hydrocarbon etc. The companyâs trade activities span across various countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Latin America and North America.

2. Significant Accounting Policies2.1 Statement of Compliance and basis of preparation of Financial Statements

2.2 Functional & presentation currency

2.3 Use of estimates and judgment

2.4 Revenue Recognition

i) Trading Income

Revenue from sale of goods is measured at fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns and allowances, trade discount and volume rebates. Revenue is recognized when the company satisfies a performance obligation by transferring the promised goods or services to a customer and the customer obtains control of the same and it is probable that the company will collect the consideration to which it is entitled in exchange for the goods or services that is transferred to the customer.

Purchases and Sales

a. In case of certain commodities import of which is canalized through the company, imported on ''Government Accountâ against authorization letter issued by the Government of India, Purchase/ Sale is booked in the name of the Company

b. Products are also traded through the commodity exchanges. Purchase/ Sale is booked in respect of trade done through different commodity exchanges and is backed by physical delivery of goods.

(ii) Purchase of Gold/Silver during the year for domestic sale is accounted for on withdrawal from the Gold/Silver consignment deposit of the supplier and fixation of price with the suppliers. The stock held by the company at year end as Gold/ Silver under Deposit is accounted for under current assets as âstock towards unbilled purchases'' and under current liability as âamount payable towards unbilled purchases'' at the bullion price prevailing as at the close of the year. However, customs duty paid in respect of balance in

deposits is accounted for as prepaid expenses.

(iii) Gold/silver withdrawn on loan basis from the Gold/Silver under deposit, are booked as loan given to customers and grouped under financial assets. The corresponding liability towards the stocks received from foreign suppliers is grouped underTrade Payable. Loan/Trade Payable are adjusted when purchases and sales are booked.

f. High Sea Sales

ii) Other Operating Revenue

iii) Claims

Claims are recognized in the Statement of Profit & Loss (Net of any payable) on accrual basis including receivables from Govt, towards subsidy, cash incentives, reimbursement of losses etc, when its ultimate realisation is probable. Claims recognized but subsequently becoming doubtful are provided for through Statement of Profit and Loss. Insurance claims are accounted upon being accepted by the insurance company. Claims towards shortages/ damages including liquidated damages/ deficiencies in quality/quantity etc are accounted for in accordance with the provisions of relevant contracts. In case there is no such provisions in the existing contract, the claim is accounted for on receipt of acceptance by the party besides collectability of the claim amount being probable. On recognition of such claims the same will be realised/setoff against advance received/claims payable etc. to the same party.

iv) Service Income

Revenue from services is booked, when performance obligation is satisfied by transferring the promised services to the customers, forthe consideration to which the company is entitled.

v) Dividend and interest income

Dividend income from investments is recognized when the Company''s right to receive payment is established and it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transactions will flow to the Company and the amount of income can be measured reliably.

vi) Revenue Recognition on Actual Realization

b) Decrees pending for execution/contested dues and interest thereon, if any:

c) Interest on overdue recoverable where realisability is uncertain.

d) Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters.

2.5 Property, Plant and Equipments

The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognized as an asset if, and only if it is probable that

future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The cost of an item of PPE is the cash price equivalent at the recognition date. The cost of an item of PPE comprises:

I) Purchase price, including import duties and non-refundable purchase taxes, after deducting trade discounts and rebates.

ii) Costs directly attributable to bringing the PPE to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

2.6 IntangibleAssets

2.7 Non-Current Assets Held forSale

2.8 Depreciation

The residual value of all the assets is taken as Re 1/-. The useful lives of the assets are taken as under:-

Name of Assets	Useful life as adopted by the company as per Schedule II
A. General Assets
Furniture & Fittings	10
Office Equipment	5
Vehicles - Scooter	10
Vehicles - Car	8
Computers - Servers and networks	6
Computers - End User Devices	3
Lease-hold Land	As per Lease Agreement
Wagon Rakes	As per Agreement / Wagon Investment Scheme
Electrical installations excluding fans	10
Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage	5
Roads
Carpeted Roads - RCC	10
Carpeted Roads - Other than RCC	5
Non Carpeted Roads	3
Culverts	30
Buildings
RCC	60
Other than RCC	30
Residential Flats (Ready Built)
RCC	60
Other than RCC	30
Temporary Structure & wooden partition	3
Warehouse / Godown	30
B. Manufacturing Unitâs Assets
Factory Buildings	30
Electronic installations excluding fans	10
Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage	5
Plant and Machinery
Single Shift	15
Double Shift	10
Triple Shift	7.5
Plant and Machinery- Wind Energy Generation Plant	22
C. Fixed Assets created on Land and neither the Fixed Assets nor the Land belongs to the Company	5
D. Amortization of Intangible Assets
Softwares	5 years or License period as applicable

2.9 Impairment

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than Its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalue amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

Impairment of financial assets

For all other financial assets, objective evidence of impairment could include:

â¢ ''Significant financial difficulty of the issuer or counterparty;

â¢ Breach of contract, such as a default or delinquency in interest or principal payments;

â¢ It becoming probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or financial re-organisation; or the disappearance of an active market for that financial asset because of financial difficulties.

For certain categories of financial assets, such as trade receivables, assets are assessed for impairment on individual basis. Objective evidence of impairment for a portfolio of receivables could include company''s past experience of collecting payments, an increase in the number of delayed payments in the portfolio past the average credit period of zero days, as well as observable changes in national or local economic conditions that correlate with default on receivables.

De-recognition of financial assets

2.10 Borrowing Costs

The Company capitalises borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying asset as a part of the cost of the asset.

The Company recognises other borrowing costs as an expense in the period in which it incurs them.

A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale.

2.11 Foreign currency translation

Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency are recognized at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions.

Liability in foreign currency relating to acquisition of fixed assets is converted using the closing rate. The difference in exchange is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

2.12 Inventory

a) Exports:

b) Imports:

(ii) Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year-end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost.

c) Domestic:

(I) The cost of gold/silver medallions and silver articles is arrived at by working out the yearly location-wise weighted average cost of material and cost of opening stock. Costs include manufacturing/fabrication charges, wastages and other direct cost.

d) Packing material

Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or net realisable value.

e) Stocks with fabricators

Stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

2.13 Provisions

2.14 Contingent Liabilities/Assets

Contingent Liabilities

Contingent Liabilities are disclosed in the General Notes forming part of the accounts ContinaentAssets

Contingent Assets are not recognised in the financial statements. Such contingent assets are assessed continuously and are disclosed in Notes when the inflow of economic benefits becomes probable. If it''s virtually certain that inflow of economic benefits will arise then such assets and the relative income will be recognised in the financial statements.

2.15 Leases

An asset held under lease is classified as a finance lease if it transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an underlying asset.

An asset held under lease is classified as an operating lease if it does not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an underlying asset.

The company normally enters into operating leases which are accounted for as under:-

(i) Rental income from operating leases is recognized either on a straight-line basis or another systematic basis over the term of the relevant lease.

(iii) As a practical expedient, short term leases and leases for which the underlying assets is of low value upto Rs. 1,00,000/- per month or Rs.12,00,000/-per year are not recognized as per the provisions given under Ind AS-116 (Leases) and are recognized as an expense on a straight line basis over the lease term.

2.16 Employee benefits

i. Provision for gratuity, leave compensation and long service benefits i.e. service award, compassionate gratuity, employees'' family benefit scheme and special benefit to MICA division employees is made on the basis of actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method. Re-measurement, comprising actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the changes to the asset ceiling (if applicable) and the return on plan assets (excluding interest), is reflected immediately in the statement of financial position with a charge or credit recognized in other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. Re-measurement recognized in other comprehensive income is reflected immediately in retained earnings and will not be reclassified to Statement of Profit or Loss and any change due to plan amendment, curtailment and settlement is considered for determining the current service cost, net interest, past service cost or gain/loss for settlement etc.

ii. Provision for post-retirement medical benefit is made on defined contribution basis.

iii. Provident fund contribution is made to Provident Fund Trust on accrual basis.

iv. Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement are charged to revenue in the year incurred.

Short-term employee benefit obligations

2.17 Taxation

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from âprofit before taxâ as reported in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income/statement of profit or loss because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The Company''s current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and associates, and interests in joint ventures, except where the company is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets arising from deductible temporary differences associated with such investments and interests are only recognized to the extent that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits against which to utilize the benefits of the temporary differences and they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future.

Current and deferred tax for the year

Dividend Distribution Tax

Uncertainty over income tax treatments

2.18 Investment Property

Investment properties are depreciated in accordance to the class of asset that it belongs and the life of the asset is as conceived for the same class of asset at the Company.

2.19 Earnings pershare

2.20 Discontinued operations

Adiscontinued operation is a component of the Company''s business that represents a separate line of business that has been disposed off or is held for sale, or is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale. Classification as a discontinued operation occurs upon the earlier of disposal or when the operation meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale.

2.21 Financial instruments

i) Non-derivative financial instruments Non-derivative financial instruments consist of:

â¢ Financial liabilities, which include long and short-term loans and borrowings, bank overdrafts, trade payables, eligible current and non-current liabilities.

Non derivative financial instruments are recognized initially at fair value including any directly attributable transaction costs. Financial assets are derecognized when substantial risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset have been transferred. In cases where substantial risks and rewards of ownership of the financial assets are neither transferred nor retained, financial assets are derecognized only when the Company has not retained control over the financial asset.

Subsequent to initial recognition, non-derivative financial instruments are measured as described below:

a) Cash and cash equivalents

impairment losses, are recognized in other comprehensive income and presented within equity, net of taxes. The impairment losses, if any, are reclassified from equity into statement of income. When an available for sale financial asset is derecognized, the related cumulative gain or loss recognised in equity is transferred to the statement of income.

c) Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They are presented as current assets, except for those maturing later than 12 months after the reporting date which are presented as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are initially recognized at fair value plus directly attributable transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses. Loans and receivables comprise trade receivables, unbilled revenues and other assets.

d) Trade and other payables

e) Investments in Subsidiary, Associates and Joint Venture

The company accounts investment in subsidiary, joint ventures and associates at cost An entity controlled by the company is considered as a subsidiary of the company.

Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

Ajoint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of the joint arrangement is classified as a joint venture. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties shari ng control.

ii) Derivative financial instruments

The Company is exposed to foreign currency fluctuations on foreign currency assets, liabilities, net investment in foreign operations and forecasted cash flows denominated in foreign currency.

Derivatives are recognized and measured at fair value. Attributable transaction costs are recognized in statement of income as cost.

Subsequent to initial recognition, derivative financial instruments are measured as described below:

a) Cash flow hedges

extent that the hedge is ineffective, changes in fair value are recognized in the statement of profit and loss and reported within foreign exchange gains/ (losses), net within results from operating activities. If the hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, then hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the cash flow hedging reserve is transferred to the statement of profit and loss upon the occurrence of the related forecasted transaction. If the forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, such cumulative balance is immediately recognized in the statement of profit and loss.

b) Others

Changes in fair value and gains/ (losses) on settlement of foreign currency derivative instruments relating to borrowings, which have not been designated as hedges are recorded in finance expenses.

2.22 Segment Information

The Company has identified its Operating Segments as Minerals, Precious Metals, Metals, Agra Products, Coal & Hydrocarbon, Fertilizer and General Trade/others.

2.23 Prior Period Errors

Mar 31, 2018

Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2018 1. General Information

Established in 1963 and domiciled in India, the Company is a Mini-Ratna public sector undertaking under the administrative control of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The registered office of the Company is situated at Core-1, Scope Complex, 7, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003, India. The company has 9 Regional Offices at various places in India and a wholly owned subsidiary MMTC Transnational Pte Ltd, at Singapore.

The principal activities of the Company are export of Minerals and import of Precious Metals, Non-ferrous metals, Fertilizers, Agro Products, coal and hydrocarbon etc.

The company''s trade activities span across various countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Latin America and North America.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

2.1 Statement of Compliance and basis of preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS) as notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 and subsequent amendments thereto. Accounting policies have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these financial statements. The Financial Statements are prepared under historical cost convention from the books of accounts maintained under accrual basis except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair value and in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013

2.2 Functional & presentation currency

These financial statements are presented in Indian rupees, the national currency of India, which is the functional currency of the Company. All amounts included in the financial statements are reported in Crores of Indian rupees (Rs, in crores) (up to two decimals) except number of equity shares and per share data and when otherwise indicated.

2.3 Use of estimates and judgment

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

2.4 Revenue Recognition

i) Trading Income

Revenue from sale of goods is measured at fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns and allowances, trade discount and volume rebates. Revenue is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, it is probable that economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity, the associated costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably and there is no continuing management involvement with the goods. The point of transfer of risks and rewards depends upon the terms of the contract of sale with individual customers.

Purchases and Sales

a. I n case of certain commodities import of which is canalized through the company, imported on ''Government Account'' against authorization letter issued by the Government of India, Purchase/ Sale is booked in the name of the Company

b. Products are also traded through the commodity exchanges. Purchase/ Sale is booked in respect of trade done through different commodity exchanges and is backed by physical delivery of goods.

c. Gold/Silver kept under deposit: As per the arrangements with the Suppliers of Gold/ Silver, the metal is kept by the supplier with the company on unfixed price basis for subsequent withdrawal on loan or outright purchase basis.

(ii) Purchase of Gold during the year for domestic sale is accounted for on withdrawal from the Gold/Silver consignment deposit of the supplier and fixation of price with the suppliers. The stock held by the company at year end as Gold/ Silver under Deposit is accounted for under current assets as ''stock towards unbilled purchases'' and under current liability as amount payable towards unbilled purchases'' at the bullion price prevailing as at the close of the year. However, customs duty paid in respect of balance in deposits is accounted for as prepaid expenses.

(iii) Gold/silver withdrawn on loan basis from the Gold/Silver under deposit, are booked as loan given to customers and grouped under financial assets. The corresponding liability towards the stocks received from foreign suppliers is grouped under Sundry Creditors. Loan/Sundry Creditors are adjusted when purchase and sales are booked.

(iv) In respect of Gold sourced domestically where price fixation is deferred, purchase is initially accounted for on the basis of invoice received from the supplier. The difference, if any, arising on price fixation is accounted for through debit / credit note.

d. I n the case of gold/ silver supplied to exporters on replenishment basis, the purchase in respect of gold/silver booked by exporter by paying margin money, is booked after "fixing" the price with the foreign suppliers. However, sale is booked when quantity is actually delivered to exporters after completion of export.

e. High Sea Sales

Sale during the course of import by transfer of documents of title i.e. high seas sale is booked upon transfer of documents of title to the goods in favour of buyer before the goods cross the custom frontiers of India.

ii) Other Operating Revenue

iii) Claims

iv) Service Income

When the outcome of a transaction involving the rendering of services can be estimated reliably, revenue associated with the transaction shall be recognized by reference to the stage of completion (Percentage of Completion Method) of the transaction at the end of the reporting period. The outcome of a transaction can be estimated reliably when all the following conditions are satisfied:-

a) The amount of revenue can be measured reliably;

b) It is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the company ;

c) The stage of completion of the transaction can be measured reliably;

d) Costs incurred for the transaction and to complete the transaction can be measured reliably.

v) Dividend and interest income

Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the effective interest rate, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the gross carrying amount of a financial asset.

vi) Revenue Recognition on Actual Realization

Revenue is recognized on accrual basis except in the following items which are accounted for on actual realization since reliability of such items is uncertain, in accordance with the provisions of Ind AS-18 :-

b) Decrees pending for execution/contested dues and interest thereon, if any:

c) Interest on overdue recoverable where reliability is uncertain.

d) Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters.

2.5 Property, Plant and Equipments

i) Purchase price, including import duties and non-refundable purchase taxes, after deducting trade discounts and rebates.

ii) Costs directly attributable to bringing the PPE to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

2.6 Intangible Assets

Identifiable intangible assets are recognized when the company controls the asset; it is probable that future economic benefits expected with the respective assets will flow to the company for more than one economic period; and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably. At initial recognition, intangible assets are recognized at cost. Intangible assets are amortized on straight line basis over estimated useful lives from the date on which they are available for use. Softwareâs are amortized over its useful life subject to a maximum period of 5 years or over the license period as applicable.

2.7 Non-Current Assets Held for Sale

2.8 Depreciation

Depreciation is provided on straight line method as per the useful lives approved by the Board of Directors, which are equal to those provided under schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013. The useful life of an asset is reviewed at each financial year-end. Each part of an item of PPE with a cost that is significant in relation to the total cost of the asset and if the useful life of that part is different from remaining part of the asset; such significant part is depreciated separately. Depreciation on all such items have been provided from the date they are ''Available for Use'' till the date of sale / disposal and includes amortization of intangible assets and lease hold assets. Freehold land is not depreciated. An item of PPE is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset.

2.9 Impairment

Impairment of financial assets

For all other financial assets, objective evidence of impairment could include:

- Significant financial difficulty of the issuer or counterparty;

- Breach of contract, such as a default or delinquency in interest or principal payments;

- It becoming probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or financial re-organization; or the disappearance of an active market for that financial asset because of financial difficulties.

For certain categories of financial assets, such as trade receivables, assets are assessed for impairment on individual basis. Objective evidence of impairment for a portfolio of receivables could include company''s past experience of collecting payments, an increase in the number of delayed payments in the portfolio past the average credit period of zero days, as well as observable changes in national or local economic conditions that correlate with default on receivables.

For financial assets that are carried at cost, the amount of impairment loss is measured as the difference between the asset''s carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar financial asset. Such impairment loss will not be reversed in subsequent periods

For financial assets measured at amortized cost, if, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the investment at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortized cost would have been had the impairment not been recognized.

De-recognition of financial assets

The Company de-recognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another party. If the Company neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership and continues to control the transferred asset, The Company recognizes its retained interest in the asset and an associated liability for amounts it may have to pay. If the Company retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred financial asset, the Company continues to recognize the financial asset and also recognizes a collateralized borrowing for the proceeds received.

On de-recognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the asset''s carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable and the cumulative gain or loss that had been recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity is recognized in profit or loss.

2.10 Borrowing Costs

The Company capitalizes borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying asset as a part of the cost of the asset.

The Company recognizes other borrowing costs as an expense in the period in which it incurs them.

A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale.

2.11 Foreign currency translation

Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency are recognized at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions.

Foreign currency monetary items (except overdue recoverable where realisability is uncertain) are converted using the closing rate as defined in the Ind AS-21. Non-monetary items are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. The exchange difference gain/ loss is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Liability in foreign currency relating to acquisition of fixed assets is converted using the closing rate. The difference in exchange is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

2.12 Inventory

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value represents the estimated selling price for inventories less all estimated costs of completion and costs necessary to make the sale. The method of determination of cost and valuation is as under:

a) Exports:

i) Cost of export stocks is arrived at after including direct expenses incurred up to the point at which the stocks are lying. Similarly the realizable value is derived by deducting from the market price the expenses to be incurred from that point to the stage where they are sold.

ii) In respect of mineral ores the realizable value of ores is worked out at the minimum of the Fe/Mn contents of the grade of the ore as per export contract and is compared with the weighted average cost at weighted average Fe/Mn contents/weighted average moisture contents of the ore. The embedded stocks of Iron ore are excluded from inventory and hence not valued.

b) Imports:

i) The cost of imported stocks is arrived at by working out the yearly regional weighted average cost except for Non-ferrous Metals where weighted average cost of remaining stock after including all expenses incurred up to the point at which they are lying is considered. However, where stocks are specifically identifiable, actual cost of the material including all expenses incurred up to the point at which they are lying is considered.

ii) Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year-end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost.

c) Domestic:

i) The cost of gold/silver medallions and silver articles is arrived at by working out the yearly location-wise weighted average cost of material and cost of opening stock. Costs include manufacturing/fabrication charges, wastages and other direct cost.

ii) In case of cut & polished stones and jewellery (finished/semi-finished) where stocks are specifically identifiable, actual cost of the material including all expenses incurred up to the point at which they are lying is considered. Costs include wastage and other direct manufacturing costs.

d) Packing material

Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or net realizable value.

e) Stocks with fabricators

Stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

2.13 Provisions

2.14 Contingent Liabilities / Assets

Contingent Liabilities

Contingent liabilities are not recognized but disclosed in Notes to the Accounts when the company has possible obligation due to past events and existence of the obligation depends upon occurrence or non-occurrence of future events not wholly within the control of the company. Contingent liabilities are assessed continuously to determine whether outflow of economic resources have become probable. If the outflow becomes probable then relative provision is recognized in the financial statements.

Where an entity is jointly and severally liable for an obligation, the part of the obligation that is expected to be met by other parties is treated as a contingent liability. The entity recognizes a provision for the part of the obligation for which an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is probable, except in the extremely rare circumstances where no reliable estimate can be made.

Contingent Liabilities are disclosed in the General Notes forming part of the accounts Contingent Assets

Contingent Assets are not recognized in the financial statements. Such contingent assets are assessed continuously and are disclosed in Notes when the inflow of economic benefits becomes probable. If it''s virtually certain that inflow of economic benefits will arise then such assets and the relative income will be recognized in the financial statements.

2.1 5 Leases

Assets held under lease, in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to lessee are classified as finance leases. Other leases are classified as operating leases. The company normally enters into operating leases which are accounted for as under:-

(i) Rental income from operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

(ii) Where the company is a lessee, operating lease payments are recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

2.16 Employee benefits

(i) Provision for gratuity, leave compensation and long service benefits i.e. service award, compassionate gratuity, employees'' family benefit scheme and special benefit to MICA division employees is made on the basis of actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method. Re-measurement, comprising actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the changes to the asset ceiling (if applicable) and the return on plan assets (excluding interest), is reflected immediately in the statement of financial position with a charge or credit recognized in other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. Re-measurement recognized in other comprehensive income is reflected immediately in retained earnings and will not be reclassified to Statement of Profit or Loss.

(ii) Provision for post-retirement medical benefit is made on defined contribution basis.

(iii) Provident fund contribution is made to Provident Fund Trust on accrual basis.

(iv) Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement are charged to revenue in the year incurred.

(v) Superannuation Pension Benefit, a defined contribution scheme is administered by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The Company makes contributions based on a specified percentage of each eligible employee''s salary.

Short-term employee benefit obligations

2.17 Taxation

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from ''profit before tax'' as reported in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income/ statement of profit or loss because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The Company''s current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realized, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Current and deferred tax for the year

2.18 Investment Property

Investment properties are properties held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation (including property under construction for such purposes). Investment properties are measured initially at cost, including transaction costs. All of the Company''s property interests held under operating leases to earn rentals or for capital appreciation purposes are accounted for as investment properties. After initial recognition, the company measures investment property at cost.

An investment property is derecognized upon disposal or when the investment property is permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefits are expected from the disposal. Any gain or loss arising on de recognition of the property (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in profit or loss in the period in which the property is derecognized. Investment properties are depreciated in accordance to the class of asset that it belongs and the life of the asset is as conceived for the same class of asset at the Company.

2.19 Earnings per share

2.20 Discontinued operations

A discontinued operation is a component of the Company''s business that represents a separate line of business that has been disposed off or is held for sale, or is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale. Classification as a discontinued operation occurs upon the earlier of disposal or when the operation meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale.

2.21 Financial instruments

i) Non-derivative financial instruments

Non-derivative financial instruments consist of:

- financial assets, which include cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, unbilled revenues, finance lease receivables, employee and other advances, investments in equity and debt securities and eligible current and non-current assets;

- Financial liabilities, which include long and short-term loans and borrowings, bank overdrafts, trade payables, eligible current and non-current liabilities.

Subsequent to initial recognition, non-derivative financial instruments are measured as described below:

a) Cash and cash equivalents

For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, at banks and demand deposits with banks, net of outstanding bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and are considered part of the Company''s cash management system. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are presented under borrowings within current liabilities.

b) Investments in liquid mutual funds, equity securities (other than Subsidiaries, Joint Venture and Associates) are valued at their fair value. These investments are measured at fair value and changes therein, other than impairment losses, are recognized in other comprehensive income and presented within equity, net of taxes. The impairment losses, if any, are reclassified from equity into statement of income. When an available for sale financial asset is derecognized, the related cumulative gain or loss recognized in equity is transferred to the statement of income.

c) Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They are presented as current assets, except for those maturing later than 12 months after the reporting date which are presented as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are initially recognized at fair value plus directly attributable transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses. Loans and receivables comprise trade receivables, unbilled revenues and other assets.

The company estimates the un-collectability of accounts receivable by analyzing historical payment patterns, customer concentrations, customer credit-worthiness and current economic trends. If the financial condition of a customer deteriorates, additional allowances may be required.

d) Trade and other payables

e) Investments in Subsidiary, Associates and Joint Venture

The company accounts investment in subsidiary, joint ventures and associates at cost.

An entity controlled by the company is considered as a subsidiary of the company.

Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

ii) Derivative financial instruments

The Company is exposed to foreign currency fluctuations on foreign currency assets, liabilities, net investment in foreign operations and forecasted cash flows denominated in foreign currency.

Derivatives are recognized and measured at fair value. Attributable transaction costs are recognized in statement of income as cost.

Subsequent to initial recognition, derivative financial instruments are measured as described below:

a) Cash flow hedges

In respect of firm commitments and forecast transactions changes in the fair value of the derivative hedging instrument designated as a cash flow hedge are recognized in other comprehensive income and held in cash flow hedging reserve, net of taxes, a component of equity, to the extent that the hedge is effective. To theextent that the hedge is ineffective, changes in fair value are recognized in the statement of profit and loss and reported within foreign exchange gains/ (losses), net within results from operating activities. of the hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, then hedge accounting is continued prospectively. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the cash flow hedging reserve is transferred to the statement of profit and loss upon the occurrence of the related forecasted transaction. If the forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, such cumulative balance is immediately recognized in the statement of profit and loss.

b) Others

Changes in fair value and gains/ (losses) on settlement of foreign currency derivative instruments relating to borrowings, which have not been designated as hedges are recorded in finance expense.

2.22 Segment Information

The Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Company has been identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) as defined by Ind AS-108, "Operating Segments." The CMD of the Company evaluates the segments based on their revenue growth and operating income.

The Company has identified its Operating Segments as Minerals, Precious Metals, Metals, Agro Products, Coal & Hydrocarbon, Fertilizer and General Trade/others.

The Assets and liabilities used in the Company''s business that are not identified to any of the operating segments are shown as unallocable assets/liabilities. Management believes that it is currently not practicable to provide segment disclosures relating to total assets and liabilities since the assets are used interchangeably and hence a meaningful segregation of the available data is onerous.

2.23 Prior Period Errors

i) All Non-Current Investments in Equity Instruments of Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures are carried at cost less impairment in value of investment, if any. The Investment in Equity Instruments of others are carried at Fair Value.

ii) The Company has invested Rs, 33.80 crore (PY Rs, 33.80 crore) towards 26% equity in SICAL Iron Ore Terminal Limited (SIOTL), a Joint Venture for the construction and operation of iron ore terminal at Ennore Port. The construction of terminal was completed by November 2010, the same could not be commissioned due to restrictions on mining, transportation and export of iron ore. After due tender process, KPL has allowed to SIOTL for necessary modifications to also handle common user coal. MMTC''s Board of Directors during its 428^th meeting held on 14.09.16 approved MMTC''s exit through open tender mechanism from the JV. Accordingly, bids were invited from interested bidders for sale of MMTC''s equity. No bids were received in the tender process. Subsequently, during the year the lead promoter (i.e. M/s Sical Logistics Ltd) has agreed to buy MMTC''s equity at the reserve price of Rs, 34.26 crore. Accordingly, the Share Purchase Agreement is being drawn. In light of above the investment is considered as good.

iii) Against the initial investment of 5.20 crore equity shares of Rs, 5 each amounting to Rs, 26.0 crore in the Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX) [representing 26% holding of the Company in ICEX], the Company divested 2 crore equity shares at a premium of 100% during 2015-16. A Right Issue at a 100% premium was brought out by ICEX in February/March 2016 that got fully subscribed. Again during FY 2016-17, ICEX brought out Right Issue at 100% Premium that also got fully subscribed. MMTC did not participate in the above Right Issues. Consequently, the company''s holding reduced to 3.20 crore equity shares valuing Rs, 16 crore out of total equity share capital of Rs, 167.50 crore of ICEX which is 9.55% of the total equity share capital. During the year a scheme to amalgamate National Multi commodity Exchange of India with ICEX has been approved. Consequently MMTC''s holding will reduce to 6%. The ICEX commenced the operations during FY 2017-18.

MMTC valued its equity holding in ICEX at cost price of '' 5 each as at 31.03.2018 since the subscription of right issue at premium does not represent market value and cost price is perceived to be more representative of fair value as on 31^st March 2018.

iv) The company has during the year fully impaired its equity investment of '' 2.99 crore in its joint venture M/s MMTC Gitanjali Limited in view of the recent defaults made by the main promoter, the investigations launched by the investigating agencies against them and considering the fact that JV Company has suspended its business activities. The company has also given notice for exiting from the JV Company.

v) During the year, the Advance Against Equity Pending Allotment of Shares of Rs, 27.57 crore given to Haldia Free Trade Warehousing Pvt Limited andKandla Free Trade Warehousing Pvt Limited has been converted into advance towards Project Development Fund. Accordingly, the same has now been shown under Other Non-Current Financial Assets. In respect of Advance Against Equity Pending Allotment of Shares of Rs,24000/- given to Free Trade Warehousing Pvt Limited, shares have been allotted to the company during the year.

vi) The amount of Rs, 0.06 crore (PY. Rs, 0.06 crore) has been provided towards impairment of equity investment in TM Mining Company Ltd.- a Joint Venture company, consequent upon companies decision to exit from the JV and considering the fact that the project could not take off and no cash inflow is expected on the investment in near furture.

Out of the above, amount due by directors or other officers of the company or any of them either severally or jointly with any other person or amounts due by firms or private companies respectively in which any director is a partner or a director or a member is Rs, Nil (PY. Rs, Nil).

Mar 31, 2017

Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2017 1. General Information

Established in 1963 and domiciled in India, the Company is a Mini-Ratna public sector undertaking under the administrative control of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The registered office of the Company is situated at Core-1, Scope Complex, 7, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003, India. The company has 9 Regional Offices at various places in India and a wholly owned subsidiary MMTC Transnational Pte Ltd, at Singapore.

The principal activities of the Company are export of Minerals and import of Precious Metals, Non-ferrous metals, Fertilizers, Agro Products, coal and hydrocarbon etc.

The company''s trade activities span across various countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Latin America and North America.

2. First time adoption of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS)

All companies (listed or unlisted) having net worth of Rs, 5,000 Million or more are required to adopt Ind AS. Accordingly, the company has adopted Ind-AS, in accordance with Notification dated February 16, 2015 issued by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, with effect from April 01, 2016 with a transition date on April 01, 2015. The details of transition from previous GAAP to Ind-AS is given at Note 54.

3. Significant Accounting Policies

3.1 Statement of Compliance and basis of preparation of Financial Statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS) as notified by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India vide Notification dated February 16, 2015. Accounting policies have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these financial statements. The Financial Statements are prepared under historical cost convention from the books of accounts maintained under accrual basis except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair value and in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013

3.2 Functional & presentation currency

All amounts included in the financial statements are reported in millions of Indian rupees (Rupees in millions) except number of equity shares and per share data and when otherwise indicated.

3.3 Use of estimates and judgment

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

3.4 Functional and presentation currency

These financial statements are presented in Indian rupees, the national currency of India, which is the functional currency of the Company.

3.5 Revenue Recognition

i) Trading Income

Revenue from the sale of goods is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns and allowances, trade discount and volume rebates. Revenue is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, it is probable that economic benefits

associated with the transaction will flow to the entity, the associated costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably and there is no continuing management involvement with the goods. The point of transfer of risks and rewards depends upon the terms of the contract of sale with individual customers.

Purchases and Sales

a. In case of certain commodities import of which is canalized through the company, imported on ''Government Account'' against authorization letter issued by Government of India, Purchase/ Sale is booked in the name of the Company

b. Products are also traded through the commodity exchanges. Purchase/ Sale is booked in respect of trade done through different commodity exchanges and is backed by physical delivery of goods.

(i) Purchases include gold/silver withdrawn from consignment deposit of the supplier on outright purchase basis for sale to exporters, as per the scheme of Exim Policy being operated by the Company as a nominated agency.

(iii) Gold/silver withdrawn on loan basis from the Gold/Silver under deposit, are booked as loan given to customers and grouped under financial assets. The corresponding liability towards the stocks received from foreign suppliers is grouped under Sundry Creditors. Loan/Sundry Creditors are adjusted when purchase and sales are booked.

d. In the case of replenishment basis, gold/silver booked by exporter by paying margin money, purchase is booked after "fixing" the price with the foreign suppliers. However, sale is booked when quantity is actually delivered after completion of export.

e. High Sea Sales

ii) Other Operating Revenue

iii) Claims

iv) Service Income

a) The amount of revenue can be measured reliably;

b) It is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the company ;

c) The stage of completion of the transaction can be measured reliably;

d) Costs incurred for the transaction and to complete the transaction can be measured reliably.

v) Dividend and interest income

vi) Revenue Recognition on Actual Realization

a) Duty credit / exemption under various promotional schemes of EXIM policy in force, Tax credit, refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage, and refund of income-tax/service tax / sales-tax /VAT and interest thereon etc.

b) Decrees pending for execution/contested dues and interest thereon, if any:

c) Interest on overdue recoverable where reliability is uncertain.

d) Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters.

3.6 Property, Plant and Equipments

All Property, Plant and Equipments (PPE) are stated at carrying value in accordance with previous GAAP, which is used as deemed cost on the date of transition to Ind AS using the exemption granted under Ind AS 101.

i) Purchase price, including import duties and non-refundable purchase taxes, after deducting trade discounts and rebates.

ii) Costs directly attributable to bringing the PPE to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

3.7 Intangible Assets

All Intangible Assets are stated at carrying value in accordance with previous GAAP, which is used as deemed cost on the date of transition to Ind AS using the exemption granted under Ind AS 101 Identifiable intangible assets are recognized when the company controls the asset; it is probable that future economic benefits expected with the respective assets will flow to the company for more than one economic period; and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably. At initial recognition, intangible assets are recognized at cost. Intangible assets are amortized on straight line basis over estimated useful lives from the date on which they are available for use. Softwares are amortized over its useful life subject to a maximum period of 5 years or over the license period as applicable.

3.8 Non-Current Assets Held for Sale

3.9 Depreciation

Depreciation is provided on straight line method as per the useful lives approved by the Board of Directors, which are equal to those provided under schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013. The useful life of an asset is reviewed at each financial year-end. Each part of an item of PPE with a cost that is significant in relation to the total cost of the asset and if the useful life of that part is different from remaining part of the asset; such significant part is depreciated separately. Depreciation on all such items have been provided from the date they are ''Available for Use'' till the date of sale / disposal and includes amortization of intangible assets and lease hold assets. Freehold land is not depreciated. An item of PPE is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset.

Certain items of small value like calculators, wall clock, kitchen utensils etc. whose useful life is very limited are directly charged to revenue in the year of purchase. Cost of mobile handsets is also charged against revenue. The residual value of all the assets is taken as Re 1/-. The useful lives of the assets are taken as under:-

3.10 Borrowing Costs

The Company capitalizes borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying asset as a part of the cost of the asset.

The Company recognizes other borrowing costs as an expense in the period in which it incurs them.

A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale.

3.11 Foreign currency translation

Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency are recognized at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions.

At the end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at that date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are re-translated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value was determined. Nonmonetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated. Foreign currency monetary items (except overdue recoverable where remissibility is uncertain) are converted using the closing rate as defined in the Ind AS-21. Non-monetary items are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. The exchange difference gain/loss is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

Liability in foreign currency relating to acquisition of fixed assets is converted using the closing rate. The difference in exchange is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

3.12 Inventory

a) Exports:

(i) Cost of export stocks is arrived at after including direct expenses incurred up to the point at which the stocks are lying. Similarly the realizable value is derived by deducting from the market price the expenses to be incurred from that point to the stage where they are sold.

(ii) In respect of mineral ores the realizable value of ores is worked out at the minimum of the Fe/Mn contents of the grade of the ore as per export contract and is compared with the weighted average cost at weighted average Fe/Mn contents/weighted average moisture contents of the ore. The embedded stocks of Iron ore are excluded from inventory and hence not valued.

b) Imports:

(ii) Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year-end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost.

c) Domestic:

d) Packing material

Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or net realizable value.

e) Stocks with fabricators

Stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

3.13 Provisions

3.14 Contingent Liabilities / Assets

Contingent Liabilities

Where an entity is jointly and severally liable for an obligation, the part of the obligation that is expected to be met by other parties is treated as a contingent liability. The entity recognizes a provision for the part of the obligation for which an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is probable, except in the extremely rare circumstances where no reliable estimate can be made Contingent Liabilities are disclosed in the General Notes forming part of the accounts

Contingent Assets

3.15 Leases

(i) Rental income from operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

3.16 Employee benefits

i. Provision for gratuity, leave encashment/a ailment and long service benefits i.e. service award, compassionate gratuity, employees'' family benefit scheme and special benefit to MICA division employees is made on the basis of actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method. Re-measurement, comprising actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the changes to the asset ceiling (if applicable) and the return on plan assets (excluding interest), is reflected immediately in the statement of financial position with a charge or credit recognized in other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. Re-measurement recognized in other comprehensive income is reflected immediately in retained earnings and will not be reclassified to Statement of Profit or Loss.

ii. Provision for post-retirement medical benefit is made on defined contribution basis.

iii. Provident fund contribution is made to Provident Fund Trust on accrual basis.

iv. Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement are charged to revenue in the year incurred.

v. Superannuation plan, a defined contribution scheme is administered by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The Company makes contributions based on a specified percentage of each eligible employee''s salary.

Short-term employee benefit obligations

Short-term employee benefit obligations are measured on an undiscounted basis and are recorded as expense as the related service is provided. A liability is recognized for the amount expected to be paid under PLI / PRP Scheme, if the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the employee and the obligation can be estimated reliably.

3.17 Taxation

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from ''profit before tax'' as reported in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income/statement of profit or loss because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The Company''s current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Deferred tax

Current and deferred tax for the year

3.18 Investment Property

Investment properties are properties held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation (including property under construction for such purposes). Investment properties are measured initially at cost, including transaction costs. All of the Company''s property interests held under operating leases to earn rentals or for capital appreciation purposes are accounted for as investment properties.

After initial recognition, the company measures investment property at cost.

An investment property is derecognized upon disposal or when the investment property is permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefits are expected from the disposal. Any gain or loss arising on de recognition of the property (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in profit or loss in the period in which the property is derecognized. Investment properties to be depreciated in accordance to the class of asset that it belongs and the life of the asset shall be as conceived for the same class of asset at the Company.

3.19 Impairment

When an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or a cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

At the end of each reporting period, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible, intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). When it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, The Company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. When a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation can be identified,

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment at least annually, and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired. Impairment of financial assets

For all other financial assets, objective evidence of impairment could include:

- Significant financial difficulty of the issuer or counterparty;

- Breach of contract, such as a default or delinquency in interest or principal payments;

- It becoming probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or financial re-organization; or the disappearance of an active market for that financial asset because of financial difficulties.

For certain categories of financial assets, such as trade receivables, assets are assessed for impairment on individual basis. Objective evidence of impairment for a portfolio of receivables could include company''s past experience of collecting payments, an increase in the number of delayed payments in the portfolio past the average credit period of zero days, as well as observable changes in national or local economic conditions that correlate with default on receivables.

De-recognition of financial assets

3.20 Earnings per share

3.21 Discontinued operations

A discontinued operation is a component of the Company''s business that represents a separate line of business that has been disposed off or is held for sale, or is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale. Classification as a discontinued operation occurs upon the earlier of disposal or when the operation meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale.

3.22 Financial instruments

i) Non-derivative financial instruments Non-derivative financial instruments consist of:

- Financial liabilities, which include long and short-term loans and borrowings, bank overdrafts, trade payables, eligible current and non-current liabilities.

Subsequent to initial recognition, non-derivative financial instruments are measured as described below:

a) Cash and cash equivalents

For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, at banks and demand deposits with banks, net of outstanding bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and are considered part of the Company''s cash management system. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are presented under borrowings within current liabilities.

b) Investments in liquid mutual funds, equity securities (other than Subsidiaries, Joint Venture and Associates) are valued at their fair value. These investments are measured at fair value and changes therein, other than impairment losses, are recognized in other comprehensive income and presented within equity, net of taxes. The impairment losses, if any, are reclassified from equity into statement of income. When an available for sale financial asset is derecognized, the related cumulative gain or loss recognized in equity is transferred to the statement of income.

c) Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They are presented as current assets, except for those maturing later than 12 months after the reporting date which are presented as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are initially recognized at fair value plus directly attributable transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses. Loans and receivables comprise trade receivables, unbilled revenues and other assets.

d) Trade and other payables

e) Investments in Subsidiary, Associates and Joint Venture

The company accounts investment in subsidiary, joint ventures and associates at cost An entity controlled by the company is considered as a subsidiary of the company.

Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

ii) Derivative financial instruments

The Company is exposed to foreign currency fluctuations on foreign currency assets, liabilities, net investment in foreign operations and forecasted cash flows denominated in foreign currency.

Derivatives are recognized and measured at fair value. Attributable transaction costs are recognized in statement of income as cost.

Subsequent to initial recognition, derivative financial instruments are measured as described below:

a) Cash flow hedges

Changes in the fair value of the derivative hedging instrument designated as a cash flow hedge are recognized in other comprehensive income and held in cash flow hedging reserve, net of taxes, a component of equity, to the extent that the hedge is effective. To the extent that the hedge is ineffective, changes in fair value are recognized in the statement of income and reported within foreign exchange gains/ (losses), net within results from operating activities. If the hedging instrument no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, then hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in the cash flow hedging reserve is transferred to the statement of income upon the occurrence of the related forecasted transaction. If the forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, such cumulative balance is immediately recognized in the statement of income.

b) Others

Changes in fair value and gains/ (losses) on settlement of foreign currency derivative instruments relating to borrowings, which have not been designated as hedges are recorded in finance expense.

3.23 Segment Information

The Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD) of the Company has been identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) as defined by Ind AS-108, "Operating Segments." The CMD of the Company evaluates the segments based on their revenue growth and operating income.

The Company has identified its Operating Segments as Minerals, Precious Metals, Metals, Agro Products, Coal & Hydrocarbon, Fertilizer and General Trade/others.

The Assets and liabilities used in the Company''s business that are not identified to any of the operating segments are shown as unallowable assets/liabilities. Management believes that it is currently not practicable to provide segment disclosures relating to total assets and liabilities since a meaningful segregation of the available data is onerous.

3.24 Prior Period Errors

i. All Non-Current Investments in Equity Instruments of Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures are carried at cost less impairment in value of investment, if any. The Investment in Equity Instruments of others are carried at Fair Value.

ii. The aggregate amount of Quoted Investments is Rs, 998.09 million (NIL, 31st March 2016 and NIL, 1st April 2015) and the aggregate amount of un-quoted investments is Rs, 4854.47 million (Rs, 4608.73 31st March 2016 and Rs, 4708.86 1st April 2015) million. The aggregate amount of impairment in value of investments is Rs, 47.50 million (Rs, 47.50, 31st March 2016 and Rs, 288.60 1st April 2015) million.

iii. The Company has invested Rs, 338.00 Million (P.Y Rs, 338.00 Million) towards 26% equity in SICAL Iron Ore Terminal Limited (SIOTL), a Joint Venture for the construction and operation of iron ore terminal at Ennore Port. The construction of terminal was completed by November 2010, the port could not be commissioned due to restrictions on mining, transportation and export of iron ore. The proposal for modification of the facility for handling of coal through Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL) (erstwhile known as Ennore Port Limited) in addition to existing facility has been approved by the Authorities. After due tender process, KPL has awarded the facility to SIOTL (having first right of refusal) for necessary modifications to also handle common user coal. In view of changed Iron ore export trade scenario, increase in project cost requirement of additional equity infusion by promoters, changing dynamics of coal imports, etc., MMTC''s Board of Directors during its 428th meeting held on 14.09.16 approved MMTC''s exit through open tender mechanism from the JV. A consultant has been appointed for extending advisory services in connection with MMTC''s exit from SIOTL by disinvestment of the equity. Accordingly, the management has considered the investment as good.

iv. During the year the company has converted advance of Rs, 275.74 million lying with joint venture company HFTWPL, KFTWPL & FTWPL into advance against equity pending allotment of shares.

Includes Rs, 2097.92 million (P.Y Rs, 2097.92 million) recoverable from various borrowers and National Spot Exchange (NSEL) arising on account of default of payment obligation of NSEL against which full provision of Rs, 2097.92 million (P.Y Rs, 2097.92 million) has already been made during 2013-14. The Company has filed legal suit in Bombay High Court against NSEL and others and hearings are in progress. The Government has also issued final order of merger of NSEL with its parent company, Financial Technologies (FTIL) in Feb, 2016. Against this merger order, FTIL has filed a case against Government. MMTC is also one of the intervening party in the legal case supporting the merger. CBI also investigated the case.

Included debit balance of Rs, 51.00 million (P.Y. Rs, 51.00 million) based on the Special Audit report of RO Chennai, which remained un-reconciled against which full provision already exist in the accounts and is under reconciliation.

a) As taken, valued and certified by the management.

b) Inventories including goods in transit are valued at lower of the cost or realizable value as on 31^st March 2017. Valuation of closing stock at market price being lower than cost, has resulted in a loss of Rs, 47.15 million (31st March, 2016 - Rs, 1.14 million, 01st April,2015- Rs, 173.80 million) during the year out of which Rs, Nil (31st March, 2016 - Rs, NIL million, 01st April,2015- Rs, 32.66 million) is to the account of backup supplier/handling agents and accordingly, debited to their account.

c) Stock-in-trade includes the following:

(i) 21020 Certified Emission Reductions (CERs), 21020 Verified Carbon Units (VCUs) and same has been valued at Rs, 1.01 million as at 31^st March 2017 (Rs, 0.78 million as at 31^st March 2016 and Rs, 0.78 million as at 1^st April 2015) as per Ind AS-2, Inventories being lower of cost or net realizable value.

(ii) Nil number of CERs under certification.

(iii) An amount of Rs, 43.03 million (P.Y. Rs, 45.15 million) has been spent on account of Depreciation, O&M cost of Emission Reduction equipment.

(i) Inculdes interest of Rs, 933.83 million claimed from APCSCL, as per the terms of Agreement between MMTC and APCSCL, on abnormal delayed receipt of Subsidy of Rs, 2453.07 million from the Government by the Company for supply and distribution of RBD Palmolin and Rs, 110.49 million towards interest on delayed payment made by APSCSCL as per the agreement which have been accounted for on receipt of the said subsidy.

(ii) Includes Rs, 32.40 million (P.Y. Rs, 33.45 million) towards liability in respect of an arbitration award against the company on account of claim filed by a foreign supplier against invocation of Performance Bank Guarantee relating to import of urea. The award was challenged by the company in HonRs,ble Delhi High Court which was not admitted. The company has since filed Special Leave petition against the said award in the Hon''ble Supreme Court which has been admitted by the Hon''ble Court. However, total liability amounting to Rs, 414.62 million towards the claim (Rs, 225.26 million), interest (Rs,172.44 million) and other cost etc. (Rs, 16.92 million) has been made up to 31.03.2017.

ii) Guarantees issued by Banks on behalf of the Company Rs, 154.30 million (P.Y. Rs, 1120.67 million) in favour of customer towards performance of contracts against which backup guarantees amounting to Rs, 425.70 million (P.Y. Rs, 1255.78 million) have been obtained from associate suppliers.

iii) Letters of Credit opened by the Company remaining outstanding Rs, 650.84 million (P.Y. Rs, 1869.19 million).

iv) Bonds have been furnished to Customs Authorities for performance, submission of original documents, etc, some of which are still outstanding. The amount of un-expired Bonds is Rs, 6002.88 million as on 31.03.2017 (P.Y. Rs, 6842.98 million). Show cause notices demanding Rs, 62.71 million (P.Y. Rs, 58.28 million) received by the company at Delhi Regional Office against which appeal has been filed by the company.

v) Corporate Guarantees of Rs, 14605.60 million (P.Y. Rs, 14605.60 million) given by the company in favour of financial institutions/banks on behalf of Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL) Joint Venture Company for securing principal and interest in respect of loans to NINL. The company has also issued a comfort letter in respect of a loan of Rs, 1800.00 million given to NINL by a bank against which corporate guarantee amounting to Rs, 900.00 million has been given by the company. The company has also issued standing instruction (SI) to the bank authorizing the bank to debit company''s bank account @ Rs, 25.00 million every month and credit the current account of NINL maintained in the same bank during the tenor of the loan i.e. 4 years from Oct, 2014 availed by NINL. Pending commitment against the said SI is Rs, 475.00 million as on 31.3.2017.

vi) The company entered into a purchase contract with a foreign supplier for import of coking coal for onward sale to NINL (a JV company) in the year 2008-09. Due to non-performance of the contract, the supplier referred the matter for arbitration. An award was decided against MMTC for an amount of Rs. 5105.41 million (USD 78.72 million @ Rs, 64.855 as on 31.03.2017) (PY Rs, 5216.80 million), cost of Rs 63.56 million (USD 0.98 million @ Rs, 64.855 as on 31.03.2017) ( PY Rs, 64.94 million) along with interest thereon @ 7.50% p.a. from 30.9.2009 to 12.5.2014 and post award interest @ 15% p.a. from 1st June, 2014 until payment. The company filed petition before the Hon''ble Delhi High Court under section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 against the final award which was not allowed. Against this decision of the court, the company filed an appeal before Hon''ble Division Bench of Delhi High Court that has been admitted by the Hon''ble Division Bench of Delhi High Court. The appeal is expected to come up for regular hearing after 2nd July 2017.

Pending final out-come of the legal proceedings, the Management has considered it prudent not to make any provision towards the award in its books of accounts as on 31.03.2017, since as per the legal opinion of senior advocate, the company has a strong case for rejection of the supplier''s claim. Further, as per the legal opinion taken by the company, the liability, if any on account of this claim is to be borne by NINL exclusively. The company has communicated to NINL, the legal position on bearing of liability, if any arising out of the referred dispute.

vii) A back to back supplier of steam coal has claimed an amount of Rs, 504.30 million (P.Y. Rs, 504.30 million) towards increased railway freight, belt sampling rejection, rake rejection and interest for delayed payment in relation to Coal Supply on back to back basis to a customer during 2011-12 to 2012-13 which has been disputed by the customer.

viii) Custom department have raised demand of Rs, 1792.10 million (P.Y. Rs, 1902.44 million) at various RO''s on account of differential custom duty/interest/penalty etc. on import of Steam Coal supplied by the company to Power utilities through associate suppliers on back to back terms on fixed margin basis. Also in case of RO Kolkata

and Mumbai Rs, 174.82 million (P.Y. Rs, 174.82 million) and Rs, 215.61 million (P.Y. Rs, 215.61 million) shown as firm liability respectively in their books of accounts. The liability, if any, on account of custom duty shall be to the account of the backup supplier.

ix) In respect of GR-1 forms pertaining to period prior to 1993-94, outstanding beyond due date the Company has filed application with the authorized dealers for extension of time/waiver/ write off. Pending decision on the application, the liability, if any, that may arise is unascertainable. Enforcement Directorate has imposed penalty for Rs,19.31 million (p.Y. Rs, 19.31 million) which are being contested. Against this, an amount of Rs, 0.30 million (P.Y. Rs, 0.30 million) has been deposited and bank guarantee of Rs, 10.30 million (P.Y. Rs, 10.30 million) furnished.

x) In some of the cases, amounts included under contingent liabilities relate to commodities handled on Govt. of India''s account and hence the same would be recoverable from the Govt. of India.

xi) Additional liability, if any, on account of sales tax demands on completion of assessments, disputed claims of some employees, non-deduction of Provident Fund by Handling Agents/Contractors, disputed rent and interest/penalty/legal costs etc., in respect of amounts indicated as contingent liabilities being indeterminable, not considered.

Mar 31, 2016

These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements.

1. General Information:

The company is incorporated and domiciled in India, and a Mini- Ratna public sector undertaking under the administrative control of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The registered office of the Company is situated at Core-1, Scope Complex, 7, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003, India. The company has 10 regional offices at various places in India and a wholly owned subsidiary MMTC Transnational Pte Ltd. (MTPL), Singapore.

The principal activities of the Company are export of Minerals, import of Precious Metals, Non-ferrous metals, Fertilizers, Agro Products, coal and hydrocarbon and domestic trade of Agro, Precious Metals, Coal/Coke etc.

The company''s trade activities span across various countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Latin America and North America.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

2.1. BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIALSTATEMENT

The Financial Statements have been prepared as of a going concern on historical cost convention and in accordance with the mandatory Accounting Standards notified by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules 2006, transitional provisions with respect to Accounting Standards of Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014 and the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

2.2. PURCHASES AND SALES

a. Purchases and sales are booked on performance of the contract/agreement entered into with the sellers/buyers or against allocation letter received from government.

Wherever there is part performance of such contract/agreement/allocation, the part completed is booked as Purchase/Sale.

b. In case of certain commodities import of which is canalized through the company, imported on ''Government Account'' against authorization letter issued by Government of India, Purchase/Sale is booked in the name of the Company.

c. Gold/Silver received under deposit:-

i. Purchases include gold/silver withdrawn from Deposit on outright purchase basis for sale to exporters, as per the scheme of Exam Policy being operated by the Company as a nominated agency.

ii. Purchase of Gold during the year for domestic sale is accounted for on withdrawal from the Gold/Silver under deposit and fixation of price with the suppliers. The stock held by the company at year end as Gold/Silver under Deposit is accounted for under current assets as'' stock towards unbilled purchases'' and under current liability as amount payable towards unbilled purchases'' at the bullion price prevailing as at the close of the year. However, customs duty paid in respect of balance in deposits is shown as prepaid expenses.

iii. Gold/silver withdrawn on loan basis from the Gold/Silver under deposit, are shown as loan given to customers and shown under Loans and Advances. The corresponding liability towards the stocks received from foreign suppliers is shown under Sundry Creditors. Loan/Sundry Creditors are adjusted when purchase and sales are booked.

iv. In the case of replenishment basis, gold/silver booked by exporter by paying margin money, purchase is booked after "fixing" the price with the foreign suppliers. However, sale is booked when quantity is actually delivered after completion of export.

d. Sale during the course of import by transfer of documents of title i.e. high seas sale is booked upon transfer of documents of title to the goods in favor of buyer before the goods cross the custom frontiers of India.

e. Purchase/Sale is booked in respect of trade done through commodity exchange like National Spot Exchange which is backed by physical delivery of goods.

f. In respect of exports of Iron Ore/Manganese Ore where final sale value is ascertained on the basis of destination weight and analysis results and such results are awaited, provision towards DWA risk is made @ 1% on the provisional sale value. In case of FOBT supplies where DWA risk on the purchase value is to the account of supplier provision @1 % is made on the difference between sale value and purchase value.

g. Pending settlements, certain expenses/ gain/loss like dispatch earned/ demurrage payable etc. are accounted for on provisional basis.

2.3. REVENUE RECOGNITION

a) Revenue is recognized on accrual basis except in the following items which are accounted for on actual realization since reliability of such items is uncertain in accordance with the provisions of AS - 9 issued by ICAI:-

i. Tax credit, duty credit authorization under Target Plus scheme, REP/Advance Licenses, Service Tax refund, etc.

ii. Decrees pending for execution/contested dues and interest thereon, if any:

iii. Interest on overdue recoverable where reliability is uncertain.

iv. Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters, refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage, and refund of income-tax/sales-tax/VAT and interest thereon.

b) Insurance claims are accounted for upon being accepted by the insurance company.

c) Claims are recognized in the Profit & Loss Account on accrual basis including receivables from Govt. towards subsidy, cash incentives, reimbursement of losses etc. when it is not unreasonable to expect ultimate collection. Claims recognized but subsequently becoming doubtful are provided for through Profit & Loss Account.

2.4. PREPAID EXPENSES

Prepaid expenses up to Rs.10,000/- in each case are charged to revenue. Deposits up to Rs.5,000/- in each case with Government Department, Statutory Corporations, Electricity Boards and Local Bodies are also charged off to revenue.

2.5. FIXEDASSETS

a) All fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value.

b) The Company''s expenditure toward construction/development of assets on land owned by the Government/Semi Government Authorities is capitalized under heading "Fixed Assets created on Land and neither the Fixed Assets nor the Land belongs to the Company".

c) Cost of office land/building/flats/culverts, sewerage and drainage are accounted for provisionally where final bills are yet to be received or asset is under construction/execution of lease deed is pending.

2.6. DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided on straight line method as per the useful lives approved by the Board of Directors, which are equal to those provided under schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013. Depreciation on assets acquired/disposed during the year is provided from/up to the date acquisition/disposal. Depreciation includes amortization of Intangible Assets and lease-hold Assets. The residual value of all the assets is taken as Re 1/-. The useful lives of the assets are taken as under:

2.7. INVESTMENTS

a. Long term investments are valued at cost less provision for permanent diminution in value.

b. Current investments are valued at lower of cost and fair value.

2.8. FOREIGN CURRENCYTRANSACTIONS

i. Transactions with rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions.

ii. Foreign currency monetary items (except overdue recoverable where realisibility is uncertain) are converted using the closing rate as defined in the AS-11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Nonmonetary items are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. The exchange difference gain/loss is recognized in the Profit and Loss account.

iii. Liability in foreign currency relating to acquisition of fixed assets is converted using the closing rate as defined in AS 11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The difference in exchange is recognized in the Profit & Loss Account.

iv. In respect of forward exchange contracts, the premium / discount and loss/gain will be recognized as under:-

a. In respect of forward exchange contracts against existing underlying transactions, the premium / discount is recognized proportionately over the life of the contract. The loss/gain due to difference in exchange rate between (i) closing rate or the rate on the date of settlement if the transaction is settled during the year, and

(ii) the exchange rate at later of the date of the inception of the forward contract or the last reporting date is recognized in the Profit & Loss Account for the year.

b. In respect of forward contracts relating to firm commitments and highly probable forecast transactions, loss due to exchange difference is recognized in the Profit & Loss Account in the reporting period in which the exchange rate changes. Any profit or loss arising on renewal or cancellation of such contracts is recognized as income or expense for the period.

v. Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

2.9. SEGMENTREPORTING

Primary Segment: The management evaluates the company''s performance and allocates the resources based on analysis of various performance indicators by the following business segments/ Product segments i.e.

i. Precious Metals

ii. Metals

iii. Minerals

iv. Coal & Hydrocarbon

v. Agro Products

vi. Fertilizer

vii. General Trade/others.

Above Business Segments have been identified in line with AS-17 "Segment Reporting" taking into account the company''s organizational structure as well as different risks and returns of these segments.

Secondary Segment: Secondary Segments have been identified based on the geographical location of the customer of the company i.e.

i. Outside India

ii. Within India(including high sea sales to customers in India)

2.10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

i. Provision for gratuity, leave encashment/a ailment and long service benefits i.e. service award, compassionate gratuity and employees'' family benefit scheme is made on the basis of actuarial valuation as perAS-15(Revised) issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India using the projected unit credit method of actuarial valuation made at the end of the year. Actuarial gains/losses are charged to Statement of Profit and Loss.

ii. Provision for post-retirement medical benefit is made on defined contribution basis.

iii. Provident fund contribution is made to Provident Fund Trust on accrual basis.

iv. Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement are charged to revenue in the year incurred.

2.11. PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF STOCKS

i. Physical verification of stocks is undertaken once in a year and balances are arrived at after necessary adjustments till the end of the year. The stocks as physically verified are adopted as closing stocks and shortages/excesses suitably dealt with.

ii. In some of the cases where stocks are lying with Handling Agent/SWC/CWC/Private Parties the stocks have been adopted on the basis of certificate given by the respective agencies.

2.12. VALUATION OF STOCKS

Inventories including Goods-in-Transit are valued at lower of the cost or realizable value as on 31st March. In case of back to back transactions, net realizable value is ascertained on the basis of cost plus profit margin. The method of valuation is as under:

a) EXPORTS:

b) IMPORTS:

ii) Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year-end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost.

c) DOMESTIC:

i. The cost of gold/silver medallions and silver articles is arrived at by working out the yearly location-wise weighted average cost of material and cost of opening stock. Costs include manufacturing/fabrication charges, wastages and other direct cost.

ii. In case of cut & polished stones and jewellery (finished/semi-finished) where stocks are specifically identifiable, actual cost of the material including all expenses incurred up to the point at which they are lying is considered. Costs include wastage and other direct manufacturing costs.

iii. Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or realizable value as on 31st March.

iv. STOCK ON LOAN/FABRICATION: Stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

2.13. PRIORPERIODADJUSTMENTS

Expenditure/income relating to previous year is shown in the accounts under the head "Prior Period Adjustment Account" as per the provisions of AS-5 (Net Profit or Loss for the period, Prior Period Items and Changes in Accounting Policies) issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

2.14. BORROWING COSTS

(i) Borrowing cost in ordinary course of business are recognized as an expense in the period in which these are incurred.

(ii) Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of cost of such asset up to the date the assets are ready for their intended use. All other borrowing costs are recognized as an expense in the year in which they have been incurred.

2.15. DEFERRED TAX

Deferred tax is recognized, subject to consideration of prudence on timing differences representing the difference between the Taxable income and Accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates and the tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date.

2.16. IMPAIRMENTOFASSETS

An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of assets exceeds its recoverable value and impairment loss is charged to Profit and Loss account in the year in which an asset is identified as impaired. The impairment loss recognized in prior accounting periods is reversed if there has been change in the estimate of recoverable amount.

2.17. PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS

(I) Provisions

(a) Provisions for Doubtful Debts/Advances/Claims:

Provision for doubtful debts/advances/claims is made where there is uncertainty of realization irrespective of the period of its dues. For outstanding over three years (except Government dues) full provision is made unless the amount is considered recoverable. Debts/advances/claims are written off when unreliability is almost established.

(b) Others

(i) Provision is recognized when

a. the Company has a present obligation as a result of the past event.

b. a probable outflow of resources is expected to settle the obligation and

c. a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.

(ii) Reimbursement of the expenditure required to settle a provision is recognized as per contract provision or when it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received.

(iii) Provisions are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.

(II) Contingent liabilities and contingent assets

i. Contingent liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the Notes to the Accounts. Interest, if any on contingent liabilities are generally not disclosed in the Notes to the Accounts being indeterminable.

ii. Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

2.18. TREATMENTOF EXPENDITURE DURING PROJECTIMPLEMENTATION/CONSTRUCTION PERIOD Expenditure during construction period is included under Pre-operative expenses and the same is being allocated to the respective fixed assets on the completion of erection/installation.

2.19. OPERATING LEASES

Leases of assets in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the less or are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the less or) are taken to the income statement on a straight line basis over the period of lease.

Contingent rents are recognized as an expense in the income statement in the financial year in which termination takes place. When an operating lease is terminated before the lease period has expired, any payment required to be made to the less or byway of penalty is recognized as an expense in the financial year in which termination takes place.

2.20. The financial statements are reported in Indian Rupee and all values are rounded to the nearest million unless otherwise stated.

During 2010-11, 50,000,000 shares of the company of Rs,10/- each were divided into 500,000,000 shares of Rs,1/-each and bonus shares were issued in the ratio of 1:1 by capitalizing a sum of Rs,500 million from general reserve.

Mar 31, 2015

1. General Information:

The company is incorporated and domiciled in India, and a Mini- Ratna public sector undertaking under the administrative control of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The registered office of the Company is situated at Core-1, Scope Complex, 7, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003, India. The company has 11 regional offices at various places in India and a wholly owned subsidiary MMTC Transnational Pte Ltd. (MTPL), Singapore.

The principal activities of the Company are export of Minerals and import of Precious Metals, Non-ferrous metals, Fertilizers, Agro Products, coal and hydrocarbon etc.

The company''s trade activities span across various countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Latin America and North America.

2.1. BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT

The Financial Statements have been prepared as of a going concern on historical cost convention and in accordance with the mandatory Accounting Standards notified by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules 2006, transitional provisions with respect to Accounting Standards of Companies (Accounts) Rules 2014 and the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

2.2. PURCHASES AND SALES

a. Purchases and sales are booked on performance of the contract/agreement entered into with the sellers/buyers or against allocation letter received from government.

Wherever there is part performance of such contract/agreement/allocation, the part completed is booked as Purchase/Sale.

b. In case of certain commodities import of which is canalized through the company, imported on ''Government Account'' against authorization letter issued by Government of India, Purchase/Sale is booked in the name of the Company.

c. Gold/Silver received under deposit:-

i. Purchases include gold/silver withdrawn from Deposit on outright purchase basis for sale to exporters, as per the scheme of Exim Policy being operated by the Company as a nominated agency.

ii. Purchase of Gold during the year for domestic sale is accounted for on withdrawal from the Gold/Silver under deposit and fixation of price with the suppliers. The stock held by the company at year end as Gold/Silver under Deposit is accounted for under current assets as '' stock towards unbilled purchases'' and under current liability as amount payable towards unbilled purchases'' at the bullion price prevailing as at the close of the year. However, customs duty paid in respect of balance in deposits is shown as prepaid expenses.

iii. Gold/silver withdrawn on loan basis from the Gold/Silver under deposit, are shown as loan given to customers and shown under Loans and Advances. The corresponding liability towards the stocks received from foreign suppliers is shown under Sundry Creditors. Loan/Sundry Creditors are adjusted when purchase and sales are booked.

iv. In the case of replenishment basis, gold/silver booked by exporter by paying margin money, purchase is booked after "fixing" the price with the foreign suppliers. However, sale is booked when quantity is actually delivered after completion of export.

d. Sale during the course of import by transfer of documents of title i.e. high seas sale is booked upon transfer of documents of title to the goods in favor of buyer before the goods cross the custom frontiers of India.

e. Purchase/Sale is booked in respect of trade done through commodity exchange like National Spot Exchange which is backed by physical delivery of goods.

f. In respect of exports of Iron Ore/Manganese Ore where final sale value is ascertained on the basis of destinational weight and analysis results and such results are awaited, provision towards DWArisk is made @ 1 % on the provisional sale value. In case of FOBT supplies where DWA risk on the purchase value is to the account of supplier provision @1 % is made on the difference between sale value and purchase value.

g. Pending settlements, certain expenses/ gain/loss like dispatch earned/ demurrage payable etc. are accounted for on provisional basis.

2.3. REVENUE RECOGNITION

a) Revenue is recognized on accrual basis except in the following items which are accounted for on actual realization since reusability of such items is uncertain in accordance with the provisions of AS-9 issued by ICAI:-

i. Tax credit, duty credit authorization under Target Plus scheme, REP/Advance Licenses, Service Tax refund, etc.

ii. Decrees pending for execution/contested dues and interest thereon, if any:

iii. Interest on overdue recoverables where realisability is uncertain.

iv. Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters, refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage, and refund of income-tax/sales-tax/VATand interest thereon.

b) Insurance claims are accounted for upon being accepted by the insurance company.

c) Claims are recognized in the Profit & Loss Account on accrual basis including receivables from Govt, towards subsidy, cash incentives, reimbursement of losses etc. when it is not unreasonable to expect ultimate collection. Claims recognized but subsequently becoming doubtful are provided for through Profit & Loss Account.

2.4. PREPAID EXPENSES

Prepaid expenses up to Rs.10,000/- in each case are charged to revenue. Deposits up to Rs.5,000/- in each case with Government Department, Statutory Corporations, Electricity Boards and Local Bodies are also charged off to revenue.

2.5. FIXEDASSETS

(a) All fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value.

(b) The Company''s expenditure toward construction/development of assets on land owned by the Government/ Semi Government Authorities is capitalized under heading "Fixed Assets created on Land and neither the Fixed Assets nor the Land belongs to the Company".

2.6. DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided on straight line method as per the useful lives approved by the Board of Directors, which are equal to those provided under schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013. Depreciation on assets acquired/disposed during the year is provided from/up to the date acquisition/disposal. Depreciation includes amortization of Intangible Assets and lease-hold Assets. The residual value of all the assets is taken as Re 1/-. The useful lives of the assets are taken as under:

2.7. INVESTMENTS

a. Long term investments are valued at cost less provision for permanent diminution in value.

b. Current investments are valued at lower of cost and fair value.

2.8. FOREIGN CURRENCYTRANSACTIONS

i. Transactions with rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions.

ii. Foreign currency monetary items (except overdue recoverable where realisibility is uncertain) are converted using the closing rate as defined in the AS-11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Non- monetary items are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. The exchange difference gain/loss is recognized in the Profit and Loss account.

iii. Liability in foreign currency relating to acquisition of fixed assets is converted using the closing rate as defined in AS 11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The difference in exchange is recognized in the Profits Loss Account.

iv. In respect of forward exchange contracts, the premium /discount and loss/gain will be recognized as under: -

a. In respect of forward exchange contracts against existing underlying transactions, the premium/ discount is recognized proportionately over the life of the contract. The loss/gain due to difference in exchange rate between (i) closing rate or the rate on the date of settlement if the transaction is settled during the year, and (ii) the exchange rate at later of the date of the inception of the forward contract or the last reporting date is recognised in the Profit & Loss Account for the year.

b. In respect of forward contracts relating to firm commitments and highly probable forecast transactions, loss due to exchange difference is recognized in the Profit & Loss Account in the reporting period in which the exchange rate changes. Any profit or loss arising on renewal or cancellation of such contracts is recognized as income orexpense forthe period.

v. Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

2.9. SEGMENT REPORTING

Primary Segment: The management evaluates the company''s performance and allocates the resources based on analysis of various performance indicators by the following business segments /Product segments i.e.

i. Precious Metals

ii. Metals

iii. Minerals

iv. Coal & Hydrocarbon

v. Agro Products

vi. Fertilizer

vii. General Trade/others.

Above Business Segments have been identified in line with AS-17 "Segment Reporting" taking into account the company''s organizational structure as well as different risks and returns of these segments.

Secondary Segment: Secondary Segments have been identified based on the geographical location of the customer of the company i.e.

i. Outside India

ii. Within India (including high sea sales to customers in India)

2.10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

i. Provision for gratuity, leave encashment / availment and long service benefits i.e. service award, compassionate gratuity and employees'' family benefit scheme is made on the basis of actuarial valuation as per AS-15(Revised) issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

ii. Provision for post retirement medical benefit is made on defined contribution basis.

iii. Provident fund contribution is made to Provident Fund Trust on accrual basis.

iv. Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement are charged to revenue in the year incurred.

2.11. PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF STOCKS

i. Physical verification of stocks is undertaken once in a year and balances are arrived at after necessary adjustments till the end of the year. The stocks as physically verified are adopted as closing stocks and shortages/excesses suitably dealt with.

ii. In some of the cases where stocks are lying with Handling Agent/SWC/CWC/Private Parties the stocks have been adopted on the basis of certificate given by the respective agencies.

2.12. VALUATION OF STOCKS

Inventories including Goods-in-Transit are valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31 st March. In case of back to back transactions, net realizable value is ascertained on the basis of cost plus profit margin. The method of valuation is as under:

a) EXPORTS:

i) Cost of export stocks is arrived at after including direct expenses incurred up to the point at which the stocks are lying. Similarly the realisable value is derived by deducting from the market price the expenses to be incurred from that point to the stage where they are sold.

ii) In respect of mineral ores the realisable value of ores is worked out at the minimum of the Fe/Mn contents of the grade of the ore as per export contract and is compared with the weighted average cost at weighted average Fe/Mn contents/weighted average moisture contents of the ore. The embedded stocks of Iron ore are excluded from inventory and hence not valued.

b) IMPORTS:

i) The cost of imported stocks is arrived at by working out the yearly regional weighted average cost except for Non-ferrous Metals where weighted average cost of remaining stock after including all expenses incurred upto the point at which they are lying is considered. However, where stocks are specifically identifiable, actual cost of the material including all expenses incurred up to the point at which they are lying is considered.

ii) Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost.

c) DOMESTIC:

i. The cost of gold/silver medallions and silver articles is arrived at by working out the yearly location-wise weighted average cost of material and cost of opening stock. Costs include manufacturing/fabrication charges, wastages and other direct cost.

ii. In case of cut & polished stones and Jewellery (finished/semi finished) where stocks are specifically identifiable, actual cost of the material including all expenses incurred up to the point at which they are lying is considered. Costs include wastage and other direct manufacturing costs.

iii. Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31st March.

iv. STOCK ON LOAN/FABRICATION: Stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

2.13. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS

Expenditure/income relating to previous year is shown in the accounts under the head "Prior Period Adjustment Account" as per the provisions of AS-5 (Net Profit or Loss for the period, Prior Period Items and Changes in Accounting Policies) issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

2.14. BORROWING COSTS

(i) Borrowing cost in ordinary course of business are recognized as an expense in the period in which these are incurred.

(ii) Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of cost of such asset up to the date the assets are ready for their intended use. All other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the year in which they have been incurred.

2.15. DEFERREDTAX

Deferred tax is recognized, subject to consideration of prudence on timing differences representing the difference between the Taxable income and Accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates and the tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date.

2.16. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

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

2.17. PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS

(I) Provisions

(a) Provisions for Doubtful Debts/Advances/Claims:

Provision for doubtful debts/advances/claims is made where there is uncertainty of realization irrespective of the period of its dues. For outstanding over three years (except Government dues) full provision is made unless the amount is considered recoverable. Debts/advances/claims are written off when un realisability is almost established.

(b) Others

(i) Provision is recognized when

a. the Company has a present obligation as a result of the past event.

b. a probable outflow of resources is expected to settle the obligation and

c. a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.

(ii) Reimbursement of the expenditure required to settle a provision is recognised as per contract provision or when it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received.

(iii) Provisions are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.

(II) Contingent liabilities and contingent assets

i. Contingent liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the Notes to the Accounts. Interest, if any on contingent liabilities are generally not disclosed in the Notes to the Accounts being indeterminable.

ii. Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

2.18. TREATMENT OF EXPENDITURE DURING PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION/CONSTRUCTION PERIOD

Expenditure during construction period is included under Pre-operative expenses and the same is being allocated to the respective fixed assets on the completion of erection/installation.

2.19. OPERATING LEASES

Leases of assets in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are taken to the income statement on a straight line basis over the period of lease.

Contingent rents are recognized as an expense in the income statement in the financial year in which termination takes place. When an operating lease is terminated before the lease period has expired, any payment required to be made to the lessor by way of penalty is recognized as an expense in the financial year in which termination takes place.

2.20. The financial statements are reported in Indian Rupee and all values are rounded to the nearest million unless otherwise stated.

Mar 31, 2014

These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements.

1. General Information:

The company is incorporated and domiciled in India, and a Mini- Ratna public sector undertaking under the administrative control of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The registered office of the Company is situated at Core-1, Scope Complex, 7, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003, India. The company has 11 regional offices at various places in India and a wholly owned subsidiary MMTC Transnational Pte Ltd. (MTPL), Singapore.

The principal activities of the Company are export of Minerals and import of Precious Metals, Non-ferrous metals, Fertilizers, Agro Products, coal and hydrocarbon etc.

The company''s trade activities span across various countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Latin America and North America.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

2.1. BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT

The Financial Statements have been prepared as of a going concern on historical cost convention and in accordance with the mandatory Accounting Standards notified by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 and the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

2.2. PURCHASES AND SALES

a. Purchases and sales are booked on performance of the contract/agreement entered into with the sellers/buyers or against allocation letter received from government.

Wherever there is part performance of such contract/agreement/allocation, the part completed is booked as Purchase/Sale.

b. In case of certain commodities import of which is canalized through the company, imported on ''Government Account'' against authorization letter issued by Government of India, Purchase/Sale is booked in the name of the Company.

c. Gold/Silver received under deposit:- i. Purchases include gold/silver withdrawn from Deposit on outright purchase basis for sale to exporters, as per the scheme of Exim Policy being operated by the Company as a nominated agency.

ii. Purchase of Gold during the year for domestic sale is accounted for on withdrawal from the Gold/Silver under deposit and fixation of price with the suppliers. The stock held by the company at year end as Gold/Silver under Deposit is accounted for under current assets as '' stock towards unbilled purchases'' and under current liability as amount payable towards unbilled purchases'' at the bullion price prevailing as at the close of the year. However, customs duty paid in respect of balance in deposits is shown as prepaid expenses.

iii. Gold/silver withdrawn on loan basis from the Gold/Silver under deposit, are shown as loan given to customers and shown under Loans and Advances. The corresponding liability towards the stocks received from foreign suppliers is shown under Sundry Creditors. Loan/Sundry Creditors are adjusted when purchase and sales are booked.

iv. In the case of replenishment basis, gold/silver booked by exporter by paying margin money, purchase is booked after "fixing" the price with the foreign suppliers. However, sale is booked when quantity is actually delivered after completion of export.

d. Sale during the course of import by transfer of documents of title i.e. high seas sale is booked upon transfer of documents of title to the goods in favor of buyer before the goods cross the custom frontiers of India.

e. Purchase/Sale is booked in respect of trade done through commodity exchange like National Spot Exchange which is backed by physical delivery of goods.

f. In respect of exports of Iron Ore/Manganese Ore where final sale value is ascertained on the basis of destinational weight and analysis results and such results are awaited, provision towards DWA risk is made @ 1% on the provisional sale value. In case of FOBT supplies where DWA risk on the purchase value is to the account of supplier provision @1% is made on the difference between sale value and purchase value.

g. Pending settlements, certain expenses/ gain/loss like dispatch earned/ demurrage payable etc. are accounted for on provisional basis.

2.3. REVENUE RECOGNITION

a) Revenue is recognized on accrual basis except in the following items which are accounted for on actual realization since relisability of such items is uncertain in accordance with the provisions of AS Â 9 issued by ICAI:- i. Tax credit, duty credit authorization under Target Plus scheme, REP/Advance Licenses, Service Tax refund, etc.

ii. Decrees pending for execution/contested dues and interest thereon, if any:

iii. Interest on overdue recoverables where realisability is uncertain.

iv. Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters, refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage, and refund of income-tax/sales-tax/VAT and interest thereon.

b) Insurance claims are accounted for upon being accepted by the insurance company.

c) Claims are recognized in the Profit & Loss Account on accrual basis including receivables from Govt. towards subsidy, cash incentives, reimbursement of losses etc. when it is not unreasonable to expect ultimate collection. Claims recognized but subsequently becoming doubtful are provided for through Profit & Loss Account.

2.4. PREPAID EXPENSES

Prepaid expenses upto Rs.10,000/- in each case are charged to revenue. Deposits upto Rs.5,000/- in each case with Government Department, Statutory Corporations, Electricity Boards and Local Bodies are also charged off to revenue.

2.5. FIXED ASSETS

(a) All fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value.

(b)The Company''s expenditure toward construction/development of assets on land owned by the Government/Semi Government Authorities, is capitalized under heading "Fixed Assets created on Land and neither the Fixed Assets nor the Land belongs to the Company".

2.6. DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided on straight line method at the rates approved by the Board of Directors, which are equal to or higher than those provided under schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on assets acquired/disposed during the year is provided from/upto the month the asset is acquired/disposed. Depreciation includes amortisation of lease-hold land and Railway Wagon Rakes under WIS. Wooden partitions and temporary structures are fully depreciated in the year of purchase/erection. Moveable assets whose written down value at the beginning of the year and / or value in respect of purchases made during the year are Rs 20,000/- or less in each case, 100% depreciation is provided except retaining a nominal value of Re 1/-. The depreciation rates are as under:

2.7. INVESTMENTS

a. Long term investments are valued at cost less provision for permanent diminution in value.

b. Current investments are valued at lower of cost and fair value.

2.8. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

i. Transactions with rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions.

ii. Foreign currency monetary items (except overdue recoverable where realisibility is uncertain) are converted using the closing rate as defined in the AS-11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Non-monetary items are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. The exchange difference gain/loss is recognized in the Profit and Loss account.

iii. Liability in foreign currency relating to acquisition of fixed assets is converted using the closing rate as defined in AS 11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The difference in exchange is recognized in the Profit & Loss Account.

iv. In respect of forward exchange contracts, the premium / discount and loss/gain will be recognized as under:- a. In respect of forward exchange contracts against existing underlying transactions, the premium / discount is recognized proportionately over the life of the contract. The loss/gain due to difference in exchange rate between (i) closing rate or the rate on the date of settlement if the transaction is settled during the year, and (ii) the exchange rate at later of the date of the inception of the forward contract or the last reporting date is recognised in the Profit & Loss Account for the year.

b. In respect of forward contracts relating to firm commitments and highly probable forecast transactions, loss due to exchange difference is recognized in the Profit & Loss Account in the reporting period in which the exchange rate changes. Any profit or loss arising on renewal or cancellation of such contracts is recognized as income or expense for the period.

v Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

2.9. SEGMENT REPORTING

Primary Segment: The management evaluates the company''s performance and allocates the resources based on analysis of various performance indicators by the following business segments / Product segments i.e.

i. Precious Metals

ii. Metals

iii. Minerals

iv. Coal & Hydrocarbon

v. Agro Products

vi. Fertilizer

vii. General Trade/others.

Above Business Segments have been identified in line with AS-17 "Segment Reporting" taking into account the company''s organizational structure as well as different risks and returns of these segments.

Secondary Segment: Secondary Segments have been identified based on the geographical location of the customer of the company i.e.

i. Outside India

ii. Within India (including high sea sales to customers in India)

2.10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

i. Provision for gratuity, leave encashment/availment, post retirement medical benefit and long service benefits i.e. service award, compassionate gratuity and employees'' family benefit scheme is made on the basis of actuarial valuation as per AS-15(Revised) issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

ii. Provident fund contribution is made to Provident Fund Trust on accrual basis.

iii. Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement are charged to revenue in the year incurred.

2.11. PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF STOCKS

i. Physical verification of stocks is undertaken once in a year and balances are arrived at after necessary adjustments till the end of the year. The stocks as physically verified are adopted as closing stocks and shortages/excesses suitably dealt with.

ii. In some of the cases where stocks are lying with Handling Agent/SWC/CWC/Private Parties the stocks have been adopted on the basis of certificate given by the respective agencies.

2.12. VALUATION OF STOCKS

Inventories including Goods-in-Transit are valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31st March. In case of back to back transactions, net realizable value is ascertained on the basis of cost plus profit margin.The method of valuation is as under:

a) EXPORTS:

i) Cost of export stocks is arrived at after including direct expenses incurred upto the point at which the stocks are lying. Similarly the realisable value is derived by deducting from the market price the expenses to be incurred from that point to the stage where they are sold.

ii) In respect of mineral ores the realisable value of ores is worked out at the minimum of the Fe/Mn contents of the grade of the ore as per export contract and is compared with the weighted average cost at weighted average Fe/Mn contents/weighted average moisture contents of the ore. The embedded stocks of Iron ore are excluded from inventory and hence not valued.

b) IMPORTS:

i) The cost of imported stocks is arrived at by working out the yearly regional weighted average cost except for Non-ferrous Metals where weighted average cost of remaining stock after including all expenses incurred upto the point at which they are lying is considered. However, where stocks are specifically identifiable, actual cost of the material including all expenses incurred upto the point at which they are lying is considered.

ii) Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost .

c) DOMESTIC:

i. The cost of gold/silver medallions and silver articles is arrived at by working out the yearly location- wise weighted average cost of material and cost of opening stock. Costs include manufacturing/fabrication charges, wastages and other direct cost.

ii. In case of cut & polished stones and jewellery (finished/semi finished) where stocks are specifically identifiable, actual cost of the material including all expenses incurred upto the point at which they are lying is considered. Costs include wastage and other direct manufacturing costs.

iii. Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31st March.

iv. STOCK ON LOAN/FABRICATION: Stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

2.13. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS

Expenditure/income relating to previous year is shown in the accounts under the head "Prior Period Adjustment Account" as per the provisions of AS-5 (Net Profit or Loss for the period, Prior Period Items and Changes in Accounting Policies) issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

2.14. BORROWING COSTS

(i) Borrowing cost in ordinary course of business are recognized as an expense in the period in which these are incurred.

(ii) Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of cost of such asset upto the date the assets are ready for their intended use. All other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the year in which they have been incurred.

2.15. DEFERRED TAX

Deferred tax is recognized, subject to consideration of prudence on timing differences representing the difference between the Taxable income and Accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates and the tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date.

2.16. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

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

2.17. PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS

(I) Provisions

(a) Provisions for Doubtful Debts/Advances/Claims:

Provision for doubtful debts/advances/claims is made where there is uncertainty of realization irrespective of the period of its dues. For outstanding over three years (except Government dues) full provision is made unless the amount is considered recoverable. Debts/advances/claims are written off when unrealisability is almost established.

(b) Others

(i) Provision is recognized when

a. the Company has a present obligation as a result of the past event.

b. a probable outflow of resources is expected to settle the obligation and

c. a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.

(ii) Reimbursement of the expenditure required to settle a provision is recognised as per contract provision or when it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received.

(iii) Provisions are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.

(II) Contingent liabilities and contingent assets

i. Contingent liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the Notes to the Accounts. Interest, if any on contingent liabilities are generally not disclosed in the Notes to the Accounts being indeterminable.

ii. Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

Mar 31, 2013

1.1. BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT

The Financial Statements have been prepared as of a going concern on historical cost convention and in accordance with the mandatory Accounting Standards notified by the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 and the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.

1.2. PURCHASES AND SALES

a. Purchases and sales are booked on performance of the contract/agreement entered into with the sellers/buyers or against allocation letter received from government.

Wherever there is part performance of such contract/agreement/allocation, the part completed is booked as Purchase/Sale.

b. In case of certain commodities import of which is canalized through the company, imported on ''Government Account'' against authorization letter issued by Government of India, Purchase/Sale is booked in the name of the Company.

c. Gold/Silver received under deposit:-

i. Purchases include gold/silver withdrawn from Deposit on outright purchase basis for sale to exporters, as per the scheme of Exim Policy being operated by the Company as a nominated agency.

ii. Purchase of Gold during the year for domestic sale is accounted for on withdrawal from the Gold/Silver under deposit and fixation of price with the suppliers. The stock held by the company at year end as Gold/Silver under Deposit is accounted for under current assets as '' stock towards unbilled purchases'' and under current liability as amount payable towards unbilled purchases'' at the bullion price prevailing as at the close of the year. However, customs duty paid in respect of balance in deposits is shown as prepaid expenses.

iii. Gold/silver withdrawn on loan basis from the Gold/Silver under deposit, are shown as loan given to customers and shown under Loans and Advances. The corresponding liability towards the stocks received from foreign suppliers is shown under Sundry Creditors. Loan/Sundry Creditors are adjusted when purchase and sales are booked.

iv. In the case of replenishment basis, gold/silver booked by exporter by paying margin money, purchase is booked after "fixing" the price with the foreign suppliers. However, sale is booked when quantity is actually delivered after completion of export.

d. Sale during the course of import by transfer of documents of title i.e. high seas sale is booked upon transfer of documents of title to the goods in favor of buyer before the goods cross the custom frontiers of India.

e. Purchase/Sale is booked in respect of trade done through commodity exchange like National Spot Exchange which is backed by physical delivery of goods.

f. In respect of exports of Iron Ore/Manganese Ore where final sale value is ascertained on the basis of destinational weight and analysis results and such results are awaited, provision towards DWA risk is made @ 1% on the provisional sale value. In case of FOBT supplies where DWA risk on the purchase value is to the account of supplier provision @1% is made on the difference between sale value and purchase value.

g. Pending settlements, certain expenses/ gain/loss like dispatch earned/ demurrage payable etc. are accounted for on provisional basis.

1.3. REVENUE RECOGNITION

a) Revenue is recognized on accrual basis except in the following items which are accounted for on actual realization since relisability of such items is uncertain in accordance with the provisions of AS - 9 issued by ICAI:-

i. Tax credit, duty credit authorization under Target Plus scheme, REP/Advance Licenses, Service Tax refund, etc.

ii. Decrees pending for execution/contested dues and interest thereon, if any:

iii. Interest on overdue recoverables where realisability is uncertain.

iv. Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters, refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage, and refund of income-tax/sales-tax/VAT and interest thereon.

b) Insurance claims are accounted for upon being accepted by the insurance company.

c) Claims are recognized in the Profit & Loss Account on accrual basis including receivables from Govt. towards subsidy, cash incentives, reimbursement of losses etc. when it is not unreasonable to expect ultimate collection. Claims recognized but subsequently becoming doubtful are provided for through Profit & Loss Account.

1.4. PREPAID EXPENSES

Prepaid expenses upto Rs.10,000/- in each case are charged to revenue. Deposits upto Rs.5,000/- in each case with Government Department, Statutory Corporations, Electricity Boards and Local Bodies are also charged off to revenue.

1.5. FIXED ASSETS

(a) All fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value.

(b)The Company''s expenditure toward construction/development of assets on land owned by the Government/Semi Government Authorities, is capitalized under heading "Fixed Assets created on Land and neither the Fixed Assets nor the Land belongs to the Company".

1.6. DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided on straight line method at the rates approved by the Board of Directors, which are equal to or higher than those provided under schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on assets acquired/disposed during the year is provided from/upto the month the asset is acquired/disposed. Depreciation includes amortisation of lease-hold land and Railway Wagon Rakes under WIS. Wooden partitions and temporary structures are fully depreciated in the year of purchase/erection. Moveable assets whose written down value at the beginning of the year and / or value in respect of purchases made during the year are Rs 20,000/- or less in each case, 100% depreciation is provided except retaining a nominal value of Re 1/-. The depreciation rates are as under:

1.7. INVESTMENTS

a. Long term investments are valued at cost less provision for permanent diminution in value.

b. Current investments are valued at lower of cost and fair value.

1.8. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

i. Transactions with rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions.

ii. Foreign currency monetary items (except overdue recoverable where realisibility is uncertain) are converted using the closing rate as defined in the AS-11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Non-monetary items are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. The exchange difference gain/loss is recognized in the Profit and Loss account.

iii. Liability in foreign currency relating to acquisition of fixed assets is converted using the closing rate as defined in AS 11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The difference in exchange is recognized in the Profit & Loss Account.

iv. In respect of forward exchange contracts, the premium / discount and loss/gain will be recognized as under:-

a. In respect of forward exchange contracts against existing underlying transactions, the premium / discount is recognized proportionately over the life of the contract. The loss/gain due to difference in exchange rate between (i) closing rate or the rate on the date of settlement if the transaction is settled during the year, and (ii) the exchange rate at later of the date of the inception of the forward contract or the last reporting date is recognised in the Profit & Loss Account for the year.

b. In respect of forward contracts relating to firm commitments and highly probable forecast transactions, loss due to exchange difference is recognized in the Profit & Loss Account in the reporting period in which the exchange rate changes. Any profit or loss arising on renewal or cancellation of such contracts is recognized as income or expense for the period.

v Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

1.9. SEGMENT REPORTING

Primary Segment: The management evaluates the company''s performance and allocates the resources based on analysis of various performance indicators by the following business segments / Product segments i.e.

i. Minerals

ii. Precious Metals

iii. Metals

iv. Agro Products

v. Coal & Hydrocarbon

vi. Fertilizer

vii. General Trade/others.

Above Business Segments have been identified in line with AS-17 "Segment Reporting" taking into account the company''s organizational structure as well as different risks and returns of these segments.

Secondary Segment: Secondary Segments have been identified based on the geographical location of the customer of the company i.e.

i. Outside India

ii. Within India (including high sea sales to customers in India)

1.10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

i. Provision for gratuity, leave encashment/availment, post retirement medical benefit and long service benefits i.e. service award, compassionate gratuity and employees'' family benefit scheme is made on the basis of actuarial valuation as per AS-15(Revised) issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

ii. Provident fund contribution is made to Provident Fund Trust on accrual basis.

iii. Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement are charged to revenue in the year incurred.

1.11. PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF STOCKS

i. Physical verification of stocks is undertaken once in a year and balances are arrived at after necessary adjustments till the end of the year. The stocks as physically verified are adopted as closing stocks and shortages/excesses suitably dealt with.

ii. In some of the cases where stocks are lying with Handling Agent/SWC/CWC/Private Parties the stocks have been adopted on the basis of certificate given by the respective agencies.

1.12. VALUATION OF STOCKS

Inventories including Goods-in-Transit are valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31st March. In case of back to back transactions, net realizable value is ascertained on the basis of cost plus profit margin.The method of valuation is as under:

a) EXPORTS:

i) Cost of export stocks is arrived at after including direct expenses incurred upto the point at which the stocks are lying. Similarly the realisable value is derived by deducting from the market price the expenses to be incurred from that point to the stage where they are sold.

ii) In respect of mineral ores the realisable value of ores is worked out at the minimum of the Fe/Mn contents of the grade of the ore as per export contract and is compared with the weighted average cost at weighted average Fe/Mn contents/weighted average moisture contents of the ore. The embedded stocks of Iron ore are excluded from inventory and hence not valued.

b) IMPORTS:

i) The cost of imported stocks is arrived at by working out the yearly regional weighted average cost except for Non-ferrous Metals where weighted average cost of remaining stock after including all expenses incurred upto the point at which they are lying is considered. However, where stocks are specifically identifiable, actual cost of the material including all expenses incurred upto the point at which they are lying is considered.

ii) Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost .

c) DOMESTIC:

i. The cost of gold/silver medallions and silver articles is arrived at by working out the yearly location-wise weighted average cost of material and cost of opening stock. Costs include manufacturing/fabrication charges, wastages and other direct cost.

ii. In case of cut & polished stones and jewellery (finished/semi finished) where stocks are specifically identifiable, actual cost of the material including all expenses incurred upto the point at which they are lying is considered. Costs include wastage and other direct manufacturing costs.

iii. Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31st March.

iv. STOCK ON LOAN/FABRICATION: Stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

1.13. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS

Expenditure/income relating to previous year is shown in the accounts under the head "Prior Period Adjustment Account" as per the provisions of AS-5 (Net Profit or Loss for the period, Prior Period Items and Changes in Accounting Policies) issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

1.14. BORROWING COSTS

(i) Borrowing cost in ordinary course of business are recognized as an expense in the period in which these are incurred.

(ii) Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of cost of such asset upto the date the assets are ready for their intended use. All other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the year in which they have been incurred.

1.15. DEFERRED TAX

Deferred tax is recognized, subject to consideration of prudence on timing differences representing the difference between the Taxable income and Accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates and the tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date.

1.16. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

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

1.17. PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS

(I) Provisions

(a) Provisions for Doubtful Debts/Advances/Claims:

Provision for doubtful debts/advances/claims is made where there is uncertainty of realization irrespective of the period of its dues. For outstanding over three years (except Government dues) full provision is made unless the amount is considered recoverable. Debts/advances/claims are written off when unrealisability is almost established.

(b) Others

(i) Provision is recognized when

a. the Company has a present obligation as a result of the past event.

b. a probable outflow of resources is expected to settle the obligation and

c. a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.

(ii) Reimbursement of the expenditure required to settle a provision is recognised as per contract provision or when it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received.

(iii) Provisions are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.

(II) Contingent liabilities and contingent assets

i. Contingent liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the Notes to the Accounts.

ii. Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

1.18. TREATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE DURING PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION /CONSTRUCTION PERIOD

Expenditure during construction period is included under Pre-operative expenses and the same is being allocated to the respective fixed assets on the completion of erection/installation.

1.19. OPERATING LEASES

Leases of assets in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are taken to the income statement on a straight line basis over the period of lease.

Contingent rents are recognized as an expense in the income statement in the financial year in which termination takes place. When an operating lease is terminated before the lease period has expired, any payment required to be made to the lessor by way of penalty is recognized as an expense in the financial year in which termination takes place.

1.20. The financial statements are reported in Indian Rupee and all values are rounded to the nearest million unless otherwise stated.

Mar 31, 2012

1. BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT

a. The financial statements are prepared according to the historical cost convention on accrual basis and in line with the fundamental accounting principles of prudence, consistency and materiality.

b. The financial statements are reported in Indian Rupee and all values are rounded to the nearest million unless otherwise stated.

c. Statement of Compliance

The financial statements are prepared on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles in India, accounting standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 as amended from time to time.

2. PURCHASES AND SALES

a. Purchases and sales are booked where the company has entered into purchase/sale contract/agreement with the sellers/buyers or received allocation letter from Government, on performance of the contract/agreement/allocation either wholly or partly.

b. In case of certain commodities import of which is canalized through the company, imported on 'Government Account' against authorization letter issued by Government of India, Purchase/Sale is booked in the name of the Company.

c. Gold/Silver received under deposit:- i. Purchases include gold/silver withdrawn from Deposit on outright purchase basis for sale to exporters, as per the scheme of Exim Policy being operated by the Company as a nominated agency.

ii. Purchase of Gold during the year for domestic sale is accounted for on withdrawal from the Gold/Silver under deposit and fixation of price with the suppliers. The stock held by the company at year end as Gold/Silver under Deposit is accounted for under current assets as ' stock towards unbilled purchases' and under current liability as ' amount payable towards unbilled purchases' at the bullion price prevailing as at the close of the year. However, customs duty paid in respect of balance in deposits is shown as prepaid expenses.

d. In respect of exports of Iron Ore/Manganese Ore where final sale value is ascertained on the basis of destinational weight and analysis results and such results are awaited, provision towards DWA risk is made @ 1% on the provisional sale value. In case of FOBT supplies where DWA risk on the purchase value is to the account of supplier provision @1% is made on the difference between sale value and purchase value.

e. Pending settlements, certain expenses/ gain/loss like dispatch earned/ demurrage payable etc. are accounted for on provisional basis.

3. REVENUE RECOGNITION

a) Revenue is recognized on accrual basis except in the following items which are accounted for on actual realization since relisability of such items is uncertain in accordance with the provisions of AS - 9 issued by ICAI:- i. Tax credit, duty credit authorization under Target Plus scheme, REP/Advance Licenses, Service Tax refund, etc.

ii. Decrees pending for execution/contested dues and interest thereon, if any:

iii. Interest on overdue recoverables where realisability is uncertain.

iv. Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters, refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage, and refund of income-tax/sales-tax/VAT and interest thereon.

b) Insurance claims are accounted for upon being accepted by the insurance company.

4. PREPAID EXPENSES

Prepaid expenses upto Rs.10,000/- in each case are charged to revenue. Deposits upto Rs.5,000/- in each case with Government Department, Statutory Corporations, Electricity Boards and Local Bodies are also charged off to revenue.

5. FIXED ASSETS

(a) All fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value.

(b)The Company's expenditure toward construction/development of assets on land owned by the Government/Semi Government Authorities, is capitalized under heading "Fixed Assets created on Land and neither the Fixed Assets nor the Land belongs to the Company".

6. DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided on straight line method at the rates approved by the Board of Directors, which are equal to or higher than those provided under schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on assets acquired/disposed during the year is provided from/upto the month the asset is acquired/disposed. Depreciation includes amortisation of lease-hold land and Railway Wagon Rakes under WIS. Wooden partitions and temporary structures are fully depreciated in the year of purchase/erection. Moveable assets whose written down value at the beginning of the year and / or value in respect of purchases made during the year are Rs 20,000/- or less in each case, 100% depreciation is provided except retaining a nominal value of Re 1/-. The depreciation rates are as under:

7. INVESTMENTS

a. Long term investments are valued at cost less provision for permanent diminution in value.

b. Current investments are valued at lower of cost and fair value.

8. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

i. Transactions with rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions.

ii. Foreign currency monetary items (except overdue recoverable where realisibility is uncertain) are converted using the closing rate as defined in the AS-11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Non-monetary items are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. The exchange difference gain/loss is recognized in the Profit and Loss account.

iv. In respect of forward exchange contracts, the premium / discount and loss/gain will be recognized as under:- a. In respect of forward exchange contracts against existing underlying transactions, the premium / discount is recognized proportionately over the life of the contract. The loss/gain due to difference in exchange rate between (i) closing rate or the rate on the date of settlement if the transaction is settled during the year, and (ii) the exchange rate at later of the date of the inception of the forward contract or the last reporting date is recognised in the Profit & Loss Account for the year.

v Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

9. SEGMENT REPORTING

Primary Segment: The management evaluates the company's performance and allocates the resources based on analysis of various performance indicators by the following business segments / Product segments i.e.

i. Minerals

ii. Precious Metals

iii. Metals

iv. Agro Products

v. Coal & Hydrocarbon

vi. Fertilizer

vii. General Trade/others.

Above Business Segments have been identified in line with AS-17 "Segment Reporting" taking into account the company's organizational structure as well as different risks and returns of these segments.

Secondary Segment: Secondary Segments have been identified based on the geographical location of the customer of the company i.e.

i. Outside India

ii. Within India (including high sea sales to customers in India)

10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

i. Provision for gratuity, leave encashment/availment, post retirement medical benefit and long service benefits i.e. service award, compassionate gratuity and employees' family benefit scheme is made on the basis of actuarial valuation as per AS-15(Revised) issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

ii. Provident fund contribution is made to Provident Fund Trust on accrual basis.

iii. Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement are charged to revenue in the year incurred.

11. PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF STOCKS

ii. In some of the cases where stocks are lying with Handling Agent/SWC/CWC/Private Parties the stocks have been adopted on the basis of certificate given by the respective agencies.

12. VALUATION OF STOCKS

Inventories including Goods-in-Transit are valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31st March. In case of back to back transactions, net realizable value is ascertained on the basis of cost plus profit margin. The method of valuation is as under:

a) EXPORTS:

i) Cost of export stocks is arrived at after including direct expenses incurred upto the point at which the stocks are lying. Similarly the realisable value is derived by deducting from the market price the expenses to be incurred from that point to the stage where they are sold.

ii) In respect of mineral ores the realisable value of ores is worked out at the minimum of the Fe/Mn contents of the grade of the ore as per export contract and is compared with the weighted average cost at weighted average Fe/Mn contents/weighted average moisture contents of the ore. The embedded stocks of Iron ore are excluded from inventory and hence not valued.

b) IMPORTS:

i) The cost of imported stocks is arrived at by working out the yearly regional weighted average cost except for Non-ferrous Metals where weighted average cost of remaining stock after including all expenses incurred upto the point at which they are lying is considered. However, where stocks are specifically identifiable, actual cost of the material including all expenses incurred upto the point at which they are lying is considered.

ii) Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost .

c) DOMESTIC:

ii. In case of cut & polished stones and jewellery (finished/semi finished) where stocks are specifically identifiable, actual cost of the material including all expenses incurred upto the point at which they are lying is considered. Costs include wastage and other direct manufacturing costs.

iii. Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31st March.

iv. STOCK ON LOAN/FABRICATION: Stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

13. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS

14. BORROWING COSTS

(i) Borrowing cost in ordinary course of business are recognized as an expense in the period in which these are incurred.

(ii) Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of cost of such asset upto the date the assets are ready for their intended use. All other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the year in which they have been incurred.

15. DEFERRED TAX

16. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

17. PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS

(I) Provisions

(a) Provisions for Doubtful Debts/Advances/Claims:

(b) Others

(i) Provision is recognized when

a. the Company has a present obligation as a result of the past event.

b. a probable outflow of resources is expected to settle the obligation and

c. a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.

(ii) Reimbursement of the expenditure required to settle a provision is recognised as per contract provision or when it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received.

(iii) Provisions are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.

(II) Contingent liabilities and contingent assets

i. Contingent liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the Notes to the Accounts. ii. Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

18. TREATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE DURING PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION /CONSTRUCTION PERIOD

Expenditure during construction period is included under Pre-operative expenses and the same is being allocated to the respective fixed assets on the completion of erection/installation.

Mar 31, 2011

1. BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT

(a) The financial statements are prepared according to the historical cost convention on accrual basis and in line with the fundamental accounting principles of prudence, consistency and materiality.

(b) The financial statements are reported in Indian Rupee and all values are rounded to the nearest million unless otherwise stated.

(c ) Statement of Compliance

2. PURCHASES AND SALES

a) Purchases and sales are booked where the company has entered into purchase/sale contract/agreement with the sellers/buyers or received allocation letter from Government, on performance of the contract/agreement/allocation either wholly or partly.

b) Gold/Silver sent by foreign suppliers on consignment basis:

i) Purchases include gold/silver withdrawn from consignment stock on outright purchase basis for sale to exporters, as per the scheme of Exim Policy being operated by the Company as a nominated agency.

ii) Purchase of Gold for domestic sale is accounted for on withdrawal from the consignment stock and fixation of price with the suppliers.

iii) Gold/silver withdrawn on loan basis where from consignment stock, are shown as loan given to parties and shown under Loans and Advances. The corresponding liability towards the stocks received from foreign suppliers is shown under Sundry Creditors. Loan/Sundry Creditors are adjusted when purchase and sales are booked.

iv) In the case of replenishment basis, gold/silver booked by exporter by paying margin money, purchase is booked after "fixing" the price with the foreign suppliers. However, sale is booked when quantity is actually delivered after completion of exports.

v) Consignment stocks held on behalf of foreign suppliers at the year end is suitably disclosed in the accounts. However, customs duty paid in respect of balance consignment stock is shown as prepaid expenses.

c) In respect of exports of Iron Ore/Manganese Ore where final sale value is ascertained on the basis of destinational weight and analysis results and such results are awaited, provision towards DWA risk is made @ 1% on the provisional sale value. In case of FOBT supplies where DWA risk on the purchase value is to the account of supplier provision @1% is made on the difference between sale value and purchase value.

d) Pending settlements, certain expenses/ gain/loss like dispatch earned/ demurrage payable etc. are accounted for on provisional basis.

3. REVENUE RECOGNITION

i) Revenue is recognized on accrual basis except in the following items which are accounted for on actual realization since relisability of such items is uncertain in accordance with the provisions of AS - 9 issued by ICAI:- a) Tax credit, duty credit authorization under Target Plus scheme, REP/Advance Licenses, Service Tax refund, etc.

b) Decrees pending for execution/contested dues and interest thereon, if any:

c) Interest on overdue recoverables where realisability is uncertain.

d) Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters, refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage, and refund of income-tax/sales-tax/VAT and interest thereon.

Insurance claims are accounted for upon being accepted by the insurance company.

ii) Claims are recognized in the Profit & Loss Account on accrual basis including receivables from Govt. towards subsidy, cash incentives, reimbursement of losses etc. when it is not unreasonable to expect ultimate collection. Claims recognized but subsequently becoming doubtful are provided for through Profit & Loss Account.

4. PREPAID EXPENSES

Prepaid expenses upto Rs.10,000/- in each case are charged to revenue. Deposits upto Rs.5,000/- in each case with Government Department, Statutory Corporations, Electricity Boards and Local Bodies are also charged off to revenue.

5. FIXED ASSETS

(a) All fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value.

6. DEPRECIATION

E. Mobile handsets are directly charged to revenue in the year of purchase.

7. INVESTMENTS

(i) Long term investments are valued at cost less provision for permanent diminution in value.

(ii) Current investments are valued at lower of cost and fair value.

8. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

a) Transactions with rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions.

b) Foreign currency monetary items (except overdue recoverable where realisibility is uncertain) are converted using the closing rate as defined in the AS-11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Non-monetary items are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. The exchange difference gain/loss is recognized in the Profit and Loss account.

c) Liability in foreign currency relating to acquisition of fixed assets is converted using the closing rate as defined in AS 11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The difference in exchange is recognized in the Profit & Loss Account.

d) In respect of forward exchange contracts, the premium / discount and loss/gain will be recognized as under:- In respect of forward exchange contracts against existing underlying transactions, the premium / discount is recognized proportionately over the life of the contract. The loss/gain due to difference in exchange rate between (i) closing rate or the rate on the date of settlement if the transaction is settled during the year, and (ii) the exchange rate at later of the date of the inception of the forward contract or the last reporting date is recognised in the Profit & Loss Account for the year.

In respect of forward contracts relating to firm commitments and highly probable forecast transactions, loss due to exchange difference is recognized in the Profit & Loss Account in the reporting period in which the exchange rate changes. Any profit or loss arising on renewal or cancellation of such contracts is recognized as income or expense for the period.

e) Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

9. SEGMENT REPORTING

1. Minerals

2. Precious Metals

3. Metals

4. Agro Products

5. Coal & Hydrocarbon

6. Fertilizer

7. General Trade/others.

Secondary Segment: Secondary Segments have been identified based on the geographical location of the customer of the company i.e.

1. Outside India

2. Within India

10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

(i) Provision for gratuity, leave encashment/availment, post retirement medical benefit and long service benefits i.e. service award, compassionate gratuity and employees' family benefit scheme is made on the basis of actuarial valuation as per AS-15(Revised) issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

(ii) Provident fund contribution is made to Provident Fund Trust on accrual basis.

(iii) Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement are charged to revenue in the year incurred.

11. PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF STOCKS

Physical verification of stocks is undertaken once in a year and balances are arrived at after necessary adjustments till the end of the year. The stocks as physically verified are adopted as closing stocks and shortages/excesses suitably dealt with.

In some of the cases where stocks are lying with Handling Agent/SWC/CWC/Private Parties the stocks have been adopted on the basis of certificate given by the respective agencies.

12. VALUATION OF STOCKS

a) EXPORTS

Cost of export stocks is arrived at after including direct expenses incurred upto the point at which the stocks are lying. Similarly the realisable value is derived by deducting from the market price the expenses to be incurred from that point to the stage where they are sold.

MINERAL ORES

The realisable value of ores is worked out at the minimum of the Fe/Mn contents of the grade of the ore as per export contract and is compared with the weighted average cost at weighted average Fe/Mn contents/weighted average moisture contents of the ore. The embedded stocks of Iron ore are excluded from inventory and hence not valued.

(b) IMPORTS

The cost of imported stocks is arrived at by working out the yearly regional weighted average cost except for Non-ferrous Metals where weighted average cost of remaining stock after including all expenses incurred upto the point at which they are lying is considered. However where stocks are specifically identifiable, actual cost of the material including all expenses incurred up to the point at which they are lying is considered.

In case of cut & polished stones, medallions and jewellery (finished/semi finished) cost includes wastages and other direct manufacturing cost.

Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost.

Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31st March.

(d) STOCK ON LOAN/FABRICATION

Stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

13. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS

14. BORROWING COSTS

(i) Borrowing cost in ordinary course of business are recognized as an expense in the period in which these are incurred.

15. DEFERRED TAX

16. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

17. PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS

(I) Provisions

(a) Provisions for Doubtful Debts/Advances/Claims:

Mar 31, 2010

1. BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT

(a) The financial statements are prepared according to the historical cost convention on accrual basis and in line with the fundamental accounting principles of prudence, consistency and materiality.

(b) The financial statements are reported in Indian Rupee and all values are rounded to the nearest million unless otherwise stated.

2. PURCHASES AND SALES

b) Gold/Silver sent by foreign suppliers on consignment basis

i) Purchases include gold/silver withdrawn from consignment stock on outright purchase basis for sale to exporters, as perthe scheme of Exim Policy being operated by the Company as a nominated agency.

ii) Purchase of Gold for domestic sale is accounted for on withdrawal from the consignment stock and fixation of price with the suppliers.

c) In respect of exports of Iron Ore/Manganese Ore where final sale value is ascertained on the basis of destinational weight and analysis results and such results are awaited, provision towards DWA risk is made @ 1 % on the provisional sale value. In case of FOBT supplies where DWA risk on the purchase value is to the account of supplier provision @1 % is made on the difference between sale value and purchase value.

d) Pending settlements, certain expenses/ gain/loss like dispatch earned/ demurrage payable etc. are accounted foron provisional basis.

3. REVENUE RECOGNITION

i) Revenue is recognized on accrual basis except in the following items which are accounted for on actual realization since reusability of such items is uncertain in accordance with the provisions of AS-9 issued by ICAI:-

a) Tax credit, duty credit authorization under Target Plus scheme, REP/Advance Licenses, Service Tax refund, etc.

b) Decrees pending for execution/contested dues and interest thereon, if any:

c) Interest on overdue recoverables where readability is uncertain.

d) Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters, refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage, and refund of income-tax/sales-taxA/ATand interest thereon.

Insurance claims are accounted for upon being accepted by the insurance company.

ii) Claims are recognized in the Profit & Loss Account on accrual basis including receivables from Govt, towards subsidy, cash incentives, reimbursement of losses etc. when it is not unreasonable to expect ultimate collection. Claims recognized but subsequently becoming doubtful are provided for through Profit & Loss Account.

4. PREPAID EXPENSES

Prepaid expenses upto Rs.10,000/- in each case are charged to revenue. Deposits upto Rs.5,000/- in each case with Government Department, Statutory Corporations, Electricity Boards and Local Bodies are also charged off to revenue.

5. FIXED ASSETS

(a) All fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value.

(b) The Companys expenditure toward construction/development of assets on land owned by the Government/Semi Government Authorities, is capitalized under heading "Fixed Assets created on Land and neither the Fixed Assets nor the Land belongs to the Company".

E. Mobile handsets are directly charged to revenue in the year of purchase.

7. INVESTMENTS

(i) Long term investments are valued at cost less provision for permanent diminution in value. (ii) Current investments are valued at lower of cost and fair value.

8. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

a) Transactions with rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions.

b) Foreign currency monetary items (except overdue recoverable where realisibility is uncertain) are converted using the closing rate as defined in theAS-11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Non- monetary items are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. The exchange difference gain/loss is recognized in the Profit and Loss account.

d) In respect of forward exchange contracts, the premium /discount and loss/gain will be recognized as under:-

In respect of forward exchange contracts against existing underlying transactions, the premium / discount is recognized proportionately over the life of the contract. The loss/gain due to difference in exchange rate between (i) closing rate or the rate on the date of settlement if the transaction is settled during the year, and (ii) the exchange rate at later of the date of the inception of the forward contract or the last reporting date is recognised in the Profit & Loss Account for the year.

e) Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

9. SEGMENT REPORTING

Primary Segment: The management evaluates the companys performance and allocates the resources based on analysis of various performance indicators by the following business segments/ Product segments i.e.

1. Minerals

2. Precious Metals

3. Metals

4. Agro Products

5. Coal & Hydrocarbon

6. Fertilizer

7. General Trade/others.

Above Business Segments have been identified in line with AS-17 "Segment Reporting" taking into account the companys organizational structure as well as different risks and returns of these segments. Secondary Segment: Secondary Segments have been identified based on the geographical location of the customer of the company i.e.

1. Outside India

2. Within India

10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

(i) Provision for gratuity, leave encashment/availment, post retirement medical benefit and ALTC/LTC liability is made on the basis of actuarial valuation as per AS-15(Revised) issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

(ii) Provident fund contribution is made to Provident Fund Trust on accrual basis.

(iii) Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement are charged to revenue in the year incurred.

11. PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF STOCKS

In some of the cases where stocks are lying with Handling Agent/SWC/CWC/Private Parties the stocks have been adopted on the basis of certificate given by the respective agencies.

12. VALUATION OF STOCKS

Inventories including Goods-in-Transit are valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31st March. The method of valuation is as under:

a) EXPORTS

MINERAL ORES

(b) IMPORTS

In case of cut & polished stones, medallions and jewellery (finished/semi finished) cost includes wastages and other direct manufacturing cost.

Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost.

Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31 st March.

(d) STOCK ON LOAN/FABRICATION

Stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

13. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS

14. BORROWING COSTS

(i) Borrowing cost in ordinary course of business are recognized as an expense in the period in which these are incurred.

15. DEFERRED TAX

16. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

17. PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS

(I) Provisions

(a) Provisions for Doubtful Debts/Advances/Claims:

(b) Others

Provision is recognized when

(i) the Company has a present obligation as a result of the past event.

(ii) a probable outflow of resources is expected to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.

Reimbursement of the expenditure required to settle a provision is recognised as per contract provision or when it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received.

Provisions are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.

(ii) Contingent liabilities and contingent assets

(i) Contingent liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the Notes to the Accounts.

(li) Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

18. TREATMENT OF EXPENDITURE DURING PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION /CONSTRUCTION PERIOD

Expenditure during construction period is included under Pre-operative expenses and the same is being allocated to the respective fixed assets on the completion of erection/installation.

19. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES* NOTES

1. Contingent Liabilities:

a) Guarantees issued by Banks on behalf of the Company Rs. 845.80 million (P. Y. Rs. 758.63 million).

b) Corporate Guarantees of Rs. 14409.10 million (RY. Rs. 14696.00 million) given by the company in favour of financial institutions/banks on behalf of Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL) for securing principal and interest in respect of loans to NINL. As per the decision of Committee of Secretaries concerned, NINL may be merged with Steel Authority of India Limited subject to Governments approval for which process has been initiated.

c) Claims against the Company not acknowledged as debts Rs. 1961.07 million (P.Y. Rs. 1300.10 million).

d) Letters of Credit opened by the Company remaining outstanding Rs. 15919.74 million (RY. Rs. 10586.75 million).

e) Bills discounted with banks Rs. Nil million (P.Y.Rs. 30.51 million).

f) Sales Tax Demand of Rs. 851.97 million (P.Y. Rs. 960.41 million) in dispute against which Rs. 84.25 million (P.Y. Rs. 84.71 million) has been deposited and Rs. 2.30 million (P.Y. Rs. 2.30 million) covered by bank guarantees.

g) Service Tax demand in respect of business auxiliary service amounting to Rs 341.50 million (L.Y. Rs 257.61 million) pending before Customs, Excise & Service Tax Department.

h) Bonds have been furnished to Customs Authorities for performance, submission of original documents, etc, some of which are still outstanding. The amount of un-expired Bonds is Rs. 1118.87 million as on 31.03.2010 (PY Rs. 827.48 million).

i) A party has served a legal notice for non lifting of part quantity of coking coal in respect of supplies to M/s NINL, relating to delivery period 2008-09, claiming an amount of Rs 3535.00 million ( PY Rs Nil million) which has been refuted since the same is not tenable. MMTC has also put the party on notice to lodge counter claim for non supply of coking coal for the year 2009-10. The matter has been taken up issue at Govt, level as the supplier is also one of the major supplier of oking coal to other PSUs and all terms, conditions and prices are determined by an empowered joint committee consisting of senior level nominees of Govt, and PSUs.

j) In one of the RO, auditors have observed for making liability towards CST transit sales of Rs 1947.58 million on which in their view liability of CST amounting to Rs 38.95 million may arise. On the basis of expert opinion and past experience, the company is of the view that no liability is likely to arise on this account. Accordingly no provision has been made. However, this will be suitably dealt with in the accounts after completion of assessment.

k) Additional liability, if any, on account of sales tax demands on completion of assessments, disputed claims of some employees, non-deduction of Provident Fund by Handling Agents/Contractors, disputed rent and interest/penalty/legal costs etc., in respect of amounts indicated as contingent liabilities being indeterminable, not considered.

l) In some of the cases amounts included under contingent liabilities relate to commodities handled on Govt. of Indias account and hence the same would be recoverable from the Govt, of India.

Mar 31, 2009

1. BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT

(a) The financial statements are prepared according to the historical cost convention on accrual basis and in line with the fundamental accounting principles of prudence, consistency and materiality.

(b) The financial statements are reported in Indian Rupee and all values are rounded to the nearest million unless otherwise stated.

(c ) Statement of Compliance

2. PURCHASES AND SALES

b) Gold/Silver sent by foreign suppliers on consignment basis:

ii) Purchase of Gold for domestic sale is accounted for on withdrawal from the consignment stock and fixation of price with the suppliers.

c) In respect of exports of Iron Ore/Manganese Ore where final sale value is ascertained on the basis of destinational weight and analysis results and such results are awaited, provision towards DWA risk is made @ 1 % on the provisional sale value. In case of FOBT supplies where DWA risk on the purchase value is to the account of supplier provision @1% is made on the difference between sale value and purchase value.

d) Pending settlements, certain expenses/ gain/loss like dispatch earned/ demurrage payable etc. are accounted for on provisional basis.

3. REVENUE RECOGNITION

a) Tax credit, duty credit authorization under Target Plus scheme, REP/Advance Licenses, Service Tax refund, etc.

b) Decrees pending for execution/contested dues and interest thereon, if any:

c) Interest on overdue recoverables where readability is uncertain.

d) Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters, refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage, and refund of income-tax/sales-tax/VAT and interest thereon.

Insurance claims are accounted for upon being accepted by the insurance company.

4. PREPAID EXPENSES

Prepaid expenses upto Rs.5,000/- in each case are charged to revenue. Deposits upto Rs.1,000/- in each case with Government Department, Statutory Corporations, Electricity Boards and Local Bodies are alsq charged off to revenue.

5. FIXED ASSETS

(a) All fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value.

(b) The Companys expenditure toward construction/development of assets on land owned by the Government/ Semi Government Authorities, is capitalized under heading "Fixed Assets created on Land and neither the Fixed Assets nor the Land belongs to the Company".

6. DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided on straight line method at the rates approved by the Board of Directors, which are equal to or higher than those provided under schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on assets acquired/disposed during the year is provided from/upto the month the asset is acquired/disposed. Depreciation includes amortisation of lease-hold land and Railway Wagon Rakes under WIS. Wooden partitions and temporary structures are fully depreciated in the year of purchase/erection. Moveable assets whose written down value at the beginning of the year and / or value in respect of purchases made during the year are less than Rs 10,000/ - or less in each case, 100% depreciation is provided except retaining a nominal value of Re 1/-. The depreciation rates are as under:

7. INVESTMENTS

(i) Long term investments are valued at cost less provision for permanent diminution in value.

(ii) Current investments are valued at lower of cost and fair value.

8. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

a) Transactions with rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions.

b) Foreign currency monetary items (except overdue recoverable where realisibility is uncertain) are converted using the closing rate as defined in the AS-11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Non- monetary items are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. The exchange difference gain/loss is recognized in the Trading, Profit and Loss account.

d) In respect of forward exchange contracts, the premium / discount and loss/gain will be recognized as under:-

In respect of forward contracts relating to firm commitments and highly probable forecast transactions, loss due to exchange difference is recognized in the Trading, Profit & Loss Account in the reporting period in which the exchange rate changes. Any profit or loss arising on renewal or cancellation of such contracts is recognized as income or expense for the period.

e) Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

9. DEFFERED REVENUE EXPENDITURE

Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement is treated as Deferred Revenue Expenditure and charged to Profit & Loss Account over a period of five years in equal installments.

10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

(ii) Provident fund contribution is made to Provident Fund Trust on accrual basis.

11. PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF STOCKS

In some of the cases where stocks are lying with Handling Agent/SWC/CWC/Private Parties the stocks have been adopted on the basis of certificate given by the respective agencies.

12. VALUATION OF STOCKS

Inventories including Goods-in-Transit are valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31 st March. The method of valuation is as under:

a) EXPORTS

MINERAL ORES

(b) IMPORTS

In case of cut & polished stones, medallions and jewellery (finished/semi finished) cost includes wastages and other direct manufacturing cost.

Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost.

Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31st March.

(d) STOCK ON LOAN/FABRICATION

Stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

13. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS

14. BORROWING COSTS

(i) Borrowing cost in ordinary course of business are recognized as an expense in the period in which these are incurred.

15. DEFERRED TAX

16. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

17. PROVISIONS. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS

(I) Provisions

(a) Provisions for Doubtful Debts/Advances/Claims:

(b) Others

Provision is recognized when

(i) the Company has a present obligation as a result of the past event.

(ii) a probable outflow of resources is expected to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.

Reimbursement of the expenditure required to settle a provision is recognised as per contract provision or when it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received.

Provisions are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.

(II) Contingent liabilities and contingent assets

(i) Contingent liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the

Notes to the Accounts.

(ii) Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

18. TREATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE DURING PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION /CONSTRUCTION PERIOD

Expenditure during construction period is included under Pre-operative expenses and the same is being allocated to the respective fixed assets on the completion of erection/installation.

Mar 31, 2008

1. BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT

(a) The financial statements are prepared according to the historical cost convention on accrual basis and in line with the fundamental accounting principles of prudence, consistency and materiality.

(b) The financial statements are reported in Indian Rupee and all values are rounded to the nearest million unless otherwise stated.

(c ) Statement of Compliance

2. PURCHASES AND SALES

a) Gold/Silver sent by foreign suppliers on consignment basis:

ii) Purchase of Gold for domestic sale is accounted for on withdrawal from the consignment stock and fixation of price with the suppliers.

iii) Gold/silver withdrawn on loan basis from consignment stock, are shown as loan given to parties and shown under Loans and Advances. The corresponding liability towards the stocks received from foreign suppliers is shown under Sundry Creditors. Loan/Sundry Creditors are adjusted when purchase and sales are booked.

b) In respect of exports of Iron Ore/Manganese Ore where final sale value is ascertained on the basis of destinational weight and analysis results and such results are awaited, provision towards DWA risk is made @ 1% on the provisional sale value. In case of FOBT supplies where DWA risk on the purchase value is to the account of supplier provision @1% is made on the difference between sale value and purchase value.

c) Pending settlements, certain expenses/ gain/loss like dispatch earned/ demurrage payable etc. are accounted for on provisional basis.

3. REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenue is recognized on accrual basis except in the following items which are accounted for on actual realization since relisability of such items is uncertain in accordance with the provisions of AS - 9 issued by ICAI:- a) Tax credit, duty credit authorization under Target Plus scheme, REP/Advance Licenses, Service Tax refund, etc.

b) Decrees pending for execution/contested dues and interest thereon, if any:

c) Interest on overdue recoverables where realisability is uncertain.

d) Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters, refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage, and refund of income-tax/sales-tax/VAT and interest thereon.

Insurance claims are accounted for upon being accepted by the insurance company.

4. PREPAID EXPENSES

5. FIXED ASSETS

(a) All fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value.

7. INVESTMENTS

(i) Long term investments are valued at cost less provision for permanent diminution in value.

(ii) Current investments are valued at lower of cost and fair value.

8. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

a) Transactions with rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions.

b) Foreign currency monetary items (except overdue recoverable where realisability is uncertain) are converted using the closing rate as defined in the AS-11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Non-monetary items reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. The exchange difference gain/loss is recognized in the profit and loss account.

e) Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

9. DEFFERED REVENUE EXPENDITURE

Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement is treated as Deferred Revenue Expenditure and charged to Profit & Loss Account over a period of five years in equal installments.

10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

(ii) Provident fund contribution is made to Provident Fund Trust on accrual basis.

11. PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF STOCKS

In some of the cases where stocks are lying with Handling Agent/SWC/CWC/Private Parties the stocks have been adopted on the basis of certificate given by the respective agencies.

12. VALUATION OF STOCKS

Inventories including Goods-in-Transit are valued at lower of the cost or realisable value including subsidy wherever applicable as on 31st March. The method of valuation is as under:

a) EXPORTS

MINERAL ORES

(b) IMPORTS

In case of cut & polished stones, medallions and jewellery (finished/semi finished) cost includes wastages and other direct manufacturing cost.

Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost.

Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31st March.

(d) STOCK ON LOAN/FABRICATION

Stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

13. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS

14. BORROWING COSTS

(i) Borrowing cost in ordinary course of business are recognized as an expense in the period in which these are incurred.

15. DEFERRED TAX

16. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of assets exceeds its recoverable value and impairment loss is charged to profit and loss account in the year in which an asset is identified as impaired. The impairment loss recognized in prior accounting periods is reversed if there has been a change in the estimate of recoverable amount.

17. PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS

(I) Provisions

(a) Provisions for Doubtful Debts/Advances/Claims:

(b) Others

Provision is recognized when

(i) the Company has a present obligation as a result of the past event.

(ii)a probable outflow of resources is expected to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.

Reimbursement of the expenditure required to settle a provision is recognised as per contract provision or when it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received. Provisions are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.

(II) Contingent liabilities and contingent assets

(i) Contingent liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the Notes to the Accounts.

(ii) Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

18. TREATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE DURING PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION / CONSTRUCTION PERIOD

Expenditure during construction period is included under Pre-operative expenses and the same is being allocated to the respective fixed assets on the completion of erection/installation.

Mar 31, 2007

1. PURCHASES AND SALES

a) Purchases and Sales are booked where the Company has entered into Purchase/Sale contract/agreement directly with the sellers/buyers, on performance of the contract/agreement either wholly or partly .

b) Purchases/Sales include transactions/shipments where L/Cs in the name of MMTC are assigned in favour of Business Associates.

c) In case of Fertilizers imported on behalf of the Government purchases include actual cost plus expenditure incurred. Sales are accounted for on FOB/C&F cost plus fixed trade margin and bank charges.

d) Purchases include Sales tax, development incentives /prospecting grants allowed to iron ore suppliers.

e) Pending finalisation of agreements/settlement, purchases/sales and certain other expenses, despatch/demurrageetc. have been accounted for on provisional basis.

f) In respect of some commodities, purchases are booked based on sale value less trade margin.

g) Purchases / Sales include exports made by Business Associates,etc., against Counter Trade arrangements for imports.

h) Purchase/ Sales also include Agency Sales/ 3rd Party Sales/ Off-shore Sales/ Work Contract Payments & Receipts.

i) Gold/Silver sent by foreign suppliers on consignment basis:

i) Purchases include gold/silver withdrawn from consignment stock on outright purchase basis for sale to exporters as per the scheme of Exim Policy being operated by the Company as a nominated agency.

ii) Domestic Sale of Gold is accounted for on withdrawal from the consignment stock and fixation of price with the suppliers.

2.REVENUE RECOGNITION

The following items are accounted for on cash basis.

a) Tax-credit, sale of DEPB, duty credit authorisation under Target Plus Scheme, REP/ Advance licences.

b) Decretal/contested dues and interest thereon, if any:

c) Interest on overdue recoverables where realisability is uncertain.

d) Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage and refund of income-tax/sales-taxA/AT and interest there on.

e) Dividend on lnvestments.

3.PREPAID EXPENSES

Prepaid expenses upto Rs.5000/- in each case are charged to revenue. Deposits upto Rs.1000/-withGovt Departments,Statutory Corporations, Electricity Boards and Local Bodies are also charged to revenue.

4.FIXED ASSETS

(a) All fixed assets are stated at historical costless accumulated depreciation.

(b) The Companys expenditure toward construction/development of assets on land owned by the Government/Semi Government Authorities, is capitalized under heading " Fixed Assets created on Land and neither the Fixed Assets nor the Land belongs to the Company".

5.DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided on straight line method at the rates approved by the Board of Directors, which are equal to or higher than those provided under schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on assets acquired/disposed during the year is provided from/upto the month the asset is acquired/ disposed. Depreciation includes amortisation of lease-hold land and Railway Wagon Rakes under WIS. Wooden partitions and temporary structures are fully depreciated in the year of purchase/erection. Movable assets where written down value at the begining of the year and/or purchases made during the year are Rs. 10,000/- or less in each case, 100% depreciation is provided except retaining a nominal value of Re 1/-. The depreciation rates areas under:

6.INVESTMENTS

Investments are stated at cost. Decline in value of investments is recognised, if considered other than temporary.

7.FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

a) Transactions with rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions.

b) Foreign currency monetary items (except overdue debts or where realisibility is uncertain) are converted using the closing rate as defined in the AS-11 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Non-monetary items reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. The exchange difference gain/loss is recognized in the profit and loss account.

c) Liability in foreign currency relating to acquisition of fixed assets is converted using the closing rate as defined in AS-11 issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The difference in exchange is adjusted in the cost of the assets.

d) In respect of forward exchange contracts, the difference between the forward rate and the exchange rate at the date of inception of the forward contract are recognized as income or expense over the life of the contract.

e) Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailingon the date of acquisition.

8.DEFFERED REVENUE EXPENDITURE

Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement is treated as Deferred Revenue Expenditure and charged to Profit & Loss Account over a period of five years in equal instalments.

9.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Provision for gratuity, leave encashment/availment, post retirement medical benefit and ALTC/LTC liability is made on the basis of actuarial valuation as per AS -15 issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of lndia.

10.PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF STOCKS

In some of the cases where stocks are lying with Handling Agent/SWC/CWC/Private Parties the stock shave been adopted on the basis of certificate given by the respective agencies.

11. VALUATION OF STOCKS

Inventories including Goods-in-Transit are valued at lower of the cost or realisable value including subsidy wherever applicable as on 31st March . The method of valuation is as under:

a) EXPORTS

MINERAL ORES

The realisable value of ores is worked out at the minimum of the Fe/Mn contents of the grade of the ore as per export contract and is compared with the weighted average cost at weighted average Fe/Mn contents/weighted average moisture contents of the ore. The embedded stocks of lron ore are excluded from inventory and hence not valued .

(b) IMPORTS

Stocks of diamonds, emerald and precious stones, medallions and jewellery are valued at cost where market prices are unascertainable. In case of cut & polished stones, medallions and jewellery(finished/semifinished) cost includes wastages and other direct manufacturing cost.

Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost.

(c)DOMESTIC

Cost of solvent oil/rice bran oil is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the rawmaterial apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of finished products.

Rice paddy is valued at lower of the regional weighted average cost or realisable value as on31st March.

Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31st March

Husk being in significant is not assigned any value.

(d) STOCK ON LOAN/FABRICATION

Stocks given on loan/stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

12. PRI0R PERI0D ADJUSTMENTS

Expenditure/income relating to previous year is shown in the accounts under the head "Prior Period Adjustment Account".

13. B0RR0WING COSTS

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition construction of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of cost of such asset upto the date the assets are ready for their intended use. All other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the year in which they have been incurred.

14. DEFERRED TAX

15.IMPAIRMENT 0F ASSETS

16. PR0VISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENT ASSETS

Provision involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in notes. Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.

17. TREATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE DURING PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION /CONSTRUCTION PERIOD

Expenditure during construction period is included under Pre-operative expenses and the same is being allocated to the respective fixed assets on the completion of erection/installation.

Mar 31, 2005

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1. PURCHASES AND SALES

a) Purchases and Sales are Rooked where the Company has entered into Purchase/Sale contract/agreement directly with the sellers/buyers, on performance of the contract/agreement either wholly or partly.

h) Purchases/Sales include transactions/shipments where L/Cs in the name of MMTC are assigned in favour of Business Associates.

c) In case of Fertilizers imported on behalf of the Government purchases include actual cost plus expenditure incurred. Sales are accounted for on FOB/C&F cost plus fixed service charges and bank charges.

d) Purchases include Sales tax, development incentives/prospecting grants allowed to iron ore suppliers.

e) Pending finalisation of agreements/settlement, purchases/sales and certain other expenses, despatch/demurrage etc. have been accounted for on provisional basis.

f) In respect of some commodities, purchases are booked based on sale value less service charges.

g) Purchases/Sales include exports made by Business Associates, etc., against Counter Trade arrangements for imports.

h) Purchase/ Sales also include Agency Sales/3rd Party Sales/Off-shore Sales/Work Contract Payments & Receipts.

i) Gold/Silver sent by foreign suppliers on consignment basis:

ii) Domestic Sale of Gold is accounted for on withdrawal from the consignment stock and fixation of price with the suppliers.

Creditors. Loan/Sundry Creditors are adjusted when purchase and sales are booked.

2. REVENUE RECOGNITION

The following items are accounted for on cash basis.

a) Cash assistance, cash subsidy (excluding subsidy on fertilizers which is accounted on accrual basis) export subsidy, tax-credit, premium on Special Import Licence/REP/Advance licences.

b) Decretal/contested dues and interest thereon, if any:

c) Interest on overdue recoverables where realisability is uncertain.

d) Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters, refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage, and refund of income-tax/sales-tax and interest thereon.

e) Dividend on Investments.

3. PREPAID EXPENSES

Prepaid expenses upto Rs. 5000/- in each case are charged to revenue. Deposits upto Rs. 1000/- with Govt. Departments, Statutory Corporations, Electricity Boards and Local Bodies are also charged to revenue.

4. FIXED ASSETS

(a) All fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation.

(b) The Company's expenditure toward construction/development of assets on land owned by the Government/Semi Government Authorities, is capitalized under heading "Fixed Assets created on Land and neither the Fixed Assets nor the Land belongs to the Company.

5. DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided on straight line method at the rates approved by the Board of Directors, which are equal to or higher than those provided under schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on assets acquired/disposed during the year is provided from/upto the month the asset is acquired/disposed. Depreciation includes amortisation of lease-hold land. Wooden partitions and temporary structures are fully depreciated in the year of purchase/erection. Movable assets where written down value at the beginning of the year and/or purchases made during the year are Rs. 10,000/- or less in each case, 100% depreciation is provided except retaining a nominal value of Re 1/-. The depreciation rates are as under:

Name of Assets Rate of Rate of Depreciation Depreciation as adopted by as provided Company in Sch. XIV A. General Assets

Furniture & Fittings 10% 6.33% Weigh bridges 10% 4.75% Typewriters, Machines, Fans 12.5% 4.75% & Office Equipment & AC Vehicles 20% 9.50% Computers 20% 16.21% Lease hold land As per lease agreement Electrical installations 10% 1.63% excluding fans Road and Culverts 2.5% 16.3% Building and flats 2.5% 1.63% Residential flats (ready built) 5% 1.63% Warehouses/Godown 4% 1.63%

B. Manufacturing Unit's Assets

C. "Fixed Assets created on Over useful life of asset or Land and neither the Fixed five years whichever is less. Assets nor the Land belongs to the Company"

D. All movable assets up to 100% for 100% for Rs. 10,000/- Movable assets costing assets costing Rs. 5000/- or Rs. 10000/- or less each less each

6. INVESTMENTS

Investments are stated at cost. Decline in value of investments is recognised, if considered other than temporary.

7. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

a) Transactions with rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions.

b) Amounts recoverable (except overdue debts or where realisability is uncertain) and payable in foreign currency at the close of the year are accounted for at the exchange rate prevailing at the year end or at Forward Contract rate, as the case may be. The exchange gain/loss is recognised in the Profit and Loss A/c.

c) Liability in foreign currency relating to acquisition of fixed assets is converted at the rate of exchange prevailing at the year end. The difference in exchange is adjusted in the cost of the assets.

d) Pay and allowances in respect of foreign offices are accounted for at the exchange rate as applicable to the Indian Embassy Staff and the difference between this rate and the average rate of exchange of the preceding month is booked through Foreign pay & allowances adjustment Account which is grouped with salary & allowances. Other Income & expenses are accounted for at the average rate of the preceding month. Fixed Assets are accounted for at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of purchase. However current assets and liabilities outstanding at the end of the year are converted at the rate of exchange prevailing at the year end. The exchange gain/loss is recognised in the Profit & Loss Account.

e) Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

8. DEFERRED REVENUE EXPENDITURE

Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement is treated as Deferred Revenue Expenditure and charged to Profit &. Loss Account over a period of five years in equal instalments.

9. RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Provision for gratuity and earned leave encashment liability is made on the basis of acturial valuation.

10. PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF STOCKS

In some of the cases where stocks are lying with Handling Agent/SWC/CWC/Private Parties the stocks have been adopted on the basis of certificate given by the respective agencies.

11. VALUATION OF STOCKS

Inventories including Goods-in-Transit are valued at lower of the cost or realisable value including subsidy wherever applicable as on 3 1st March. The method of valuation is as under :

(a) EXPORTS

MINERAL ORES

DE-OILED CAKE/DORB

The cost of De-oiled cake/DORB is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of the finished products.

(b) IMPORTS

Stocks of diamonds, emerald and precious stones, medallions and jewellery are valued at cost as market price is unascertainable. In case of cut &. polished stones, medallions and jewellery (finished/semi finished) cost includes wastages and other direct manufacturing cost.

Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost.

Cost of soya oil, solvent oil/rice bran oil is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of finished products.

Soya seed and rice paddy are valued at lower of the regional weighted average cost or realisable value as on 31st March.

Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31st March.

Sludge/husk being insignificant, are not assigned any value.

(d) STOCK ON LOAN/FABRICATION

Stocks given on loan/stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

12. EXHIBITIONS AND FAIRS

The cost of samples and other items acquired for various exhibitions and fairs in India or abroad are charged to revenue in the year in which it is incurred.

13. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS

Expenditure/income relating to previous year is shown in the accounts under the head "Prior Period Adjustment Account".

14. BORROWING COSTS

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of cost of such asset upto the date the assets are ready for their intended use. All other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the year in which they have been incurred.

15. DEFERRED TAX

For Sharma Goel & Co. Chartered Accountants

(Amar Mittal) (Manohar Balwani) Partner Company Secretary

(N.K.Nirmal) Chief General Manager (F&A)

(S K Kar) (S.D. Kapoor) Director-Finance Chairman-cum-Managing Director

Place : New Delhi Date : 5th July, 2005

Mar 31, 2004

1. PURCHASES AND SALES

b) Purchases/Sales include transactions/shipments where L/Cs in the name of MMTC are assigned in favour of Business Associates.

d) Purchases include Sales tax, development incentives/prospecting grants allowed to iron ore suppliers.

e) Pending finalisation of agreements/settlement, purchases/sales and certain other expenses, despatch/demurrage etc. have been accounted for on provisional basis.

f) In respect of some commodities, purchases are booked based on sale value less service charges.

g) Purchases/Sales include exports made by Business Associates,etc., against Counter Trade arrangements for imports.

h) Purchase/ Sales also include Agency Sales/ 3rd Party Sales/Off-shore Sales/Work Contract Payments & Receipts.

i) Gold/Silver sent by foreign suppliers on consignment basis:

ii) Domestic Sale of Gold is accounted for on withdrawal from the consignment stock and fixation of price with the suppliers.

2. REVENUE RECOGNITION

The following items are accounted for on cash basis.

a) Cash assistance, cash subsidy (excluding subsidy on fertilizers which is accounted on accrual basis) export subsidy, tax-credit, premium on Special Import Licence/REP/Advance licences.

b) Decretal/contested dues and interest thereon, if any.

c) Interest on overdue recoverables where realisability is uncertain.

d) Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters, refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage, and refund of income-tax/sales-tax and interest thereon.

e) Dividend on Investments.

3. PREPAID EXPENSES

4. FIXED ASSETS

(a) All fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation.

(b) The Company's expenditure toward construction/development of assets on land owned by the Government/Semi Government Authorities, is capitalized under heading "Fixed Assets created on Land and neither the Fixed Assets nor the Land belongs to the Company".

5. DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided on straight line method at the rates approved by the Board of Directors, which are equal to or higher than those provided under schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on assets acquired/disposed during the year is provided from/upto the month the asset is acquired/disposed. Depreciation includes amortisation of lease-hold land. Wooden partitions and temporary structures are fully depreciated in the year of purchase/erection. Movable assets where written down value at the beginning of the year and/or purchases made during the year are Rs. 10,000/- or less in each case, 100% depreciation is provided except retaining a nominal value of Re 1/-. The depreciation rates are as under:

Name of Assets Rate of Rate of Depreciation Depreciation as adopted by as provided Company in Sch.XIV

A. General Assets Furniture & Fittings 10% 6.33% Weigh bridges 10% 4.75% Typewriters, Machines, Fans 12.5% 4.75% & Office Equipment & AC Vehicles 20% 9.50% Computers 20% 16.21% Lease hold land As per lease agreement Electrical installations 10% 1.63% excluding fans Road and Culverts 2.5% 1.63% Building and flats 2.5% 1.63% Residential flats (ready built) 5% 1.63% Warehouses/Godown 4% 1.63% B. Manufacturing Unit's Assets Factory Building 3.34% 3.34% Electrical Installations 4.75% 4.75% Water Supply 4.75% 4.75% Plant & Machinery (General) Single Shift 4.75% 4.75% Double Shift 7.42% 7.42% Triple Shift 10.34% 10.34% Plant & Machinery-Continuous Process 5.28% 5.28% C. "Fixed Assets created on Over useful life of asset or Land and neither the Fixed five years whichever is less. Assets nor the Land belongs to the Company"

D. All movable assets up to 100% for 100% for Rs.10,000/- Movable assets costing assets costing Rs.5000/- or Rs.10000/- or less each less each

6. INVESTMENTS

Investments other than Investments in Associates are stated, at cost. Decline in value of investments is recognised, if considered other than temporary.

7. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

a) Transactions with rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions.

d) Pay and allowances in respect of foreign offices are accounted for at the exchange rate as applicable to the Indian Embassy Staff and the difference between this rate and the average rate of exchange of the preceding month is booked through Foreign Pay & Allowances Adjustment Account which is grouped with salary & allowances. Other Income & expenses are accounted for at the average rate of the preceding month. Fixed Assets are accounted for at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of purchase. However current assets and liabilities outstanding at the end of the year are converted at the rate of exchange prevailing at the year end. The exchange gain/loss is recognised in the Profit & Loss Account.

e) Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

8. DEFERRED REVENUE EXPENDITURE

Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement is treated as Deferred Revenue Expenditure and charged to Profit & Loss Account over a period of five years in equal instalments.

Expenses relating to licensed ERP Software and Implementation activities are amortised over a period of five years.

9. RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Provision for gratuity and earned leave encashment liability is made on the basis of acturial valuation.

10. PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF STOCKS

In some of the cases where stocks are lying with Handling Agenr/SWC/CWC/Private Parties the stocks have been adopted on the basis of certificate given by the respective agencies.

11. VALUATION OF STOCKS

Inventories including Goods-in-Transit are valued at lower of the cost or realisable value including subsidy wherever applicable as on 31st March. The method of valuation is as under:

a) EXPORTS

MINERAL ORES

De-Oiled Cake/DORB

The cost of De-oiled cake/DORB is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of the finished products.

(b) IMPORTS

Stocks of diamonds, emerald and precious stones, medallions and jewellery are valued at cost as market price is unascertainable. In case of cut & polished stones, medallions and jewellery (finished/semi finished) cost includes wastages and other direct manufacturing cost.

Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost.

Cost of soya oil, solvent oil/rice bran oil is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of finished products.

Soya seed and rice paddy are valued at lower of the regional weighted average cost or realisable value as on 31st March.

Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31st March.

Sludge/husk being insignificant, are not assigned any value.

(d) STOCK ON LOAN/FABRICATION

Stocks given on loan/stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

12. EXHIBITIONS AND FAIRS

The cost of samples and other items acquired for various exhibitions and fairs in India or abroad are charged to revenue in the year in which it is incurred.

13. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS

Expenditure/income relating to previous year is shown in the accounts under the head "Prior Period Adjustment Account".

14. BORROWING COSTS

15. DEFERRED TAX

For Sharma Goel & Co. Chartered Accountants

(Amar Mittal) (Manohar Balwani) Partner Company Secretary

(N.K.Nirmal) Chief General Manager (F&A)

(S.K. Kar) (S.D. Kapoor) Director-Finance Chairman-cum-Managing Director

New Delhi Date: 9th July, 2004

Mar 31, 2003

1. PURCHASES AND SALES

a) Purchases and Sales are booked where the Company has entered into Purchase/Sale Contract/Agreement directly with the Sellers/Buyers, on performance of the Contract/Agreement either wholly or partly.

b) Purchases/Sales include transactions/shipments where L/Cs in the name of MMTC are assigned in favour of Business Associates.

c) In the case of Fertilizers imported on behalf of the Government purchases include actual cost plus expenditure incurred. Sales are accounted for on FOB/C&F cost plus fixed service charges and bank charges.

d) Purchases include Sales Tax, development Incentives/Prospecting grants allowed to Iron Ore suppliers.

e) Pending finalisation of Agreements/Settlement, Purchases/Sales and certain other expenses, despatch/demurrage etc. have been accounted for on provisional basis.

f) In respect of some commodities, Purchases are booked based on sale value less service charges.

g) Purchases/Sales include exports made by Business Associates, etc., against Counter Trade arrangements for imports.

h) Purchase/Sales also include Agency Sales/3rd Party Sales/Off-shore Sales/Work Contract Payments and Receipts.

i) Gold/Silver sent by foreign suppliers on consignment basis:

i) Purchases include Gold/Silver withdrawn from consignment stock on outright purchase basis for sale to exporters, as per the scheme of Exim Policy being operated by the Company as a nominated agency.

ii) Domestic sale of Gold is accounted for on withdrawal from the consignment stock and fixation of price with the Suppliers.

iii) Gold/Silver withdrawn on loan basis from consignment stock, are shown as loan given to parties and shown under Loans and Advances. The corresponding liability towards the stocks received from foreign suppliers is shown under Sundry Creditors. Loan/Sundry Creditors are adjusted when Purchase and Sales are booked.

iv) In the case of replenishment basis, Gold/Silver booked by exporter by paying margin money, Purchase is booked after "fixing" the price with the foreign suppliers. However, Sale is booked when quantity is actually delivered after completion of exports.

2. REVENUE RECOGNITION

The following items are accounted for on cash basis.

a) Cash assistance, cash subsidy (excluding subsidy on fertilizers which is accounted on accrual basis) export subsidy, tax-credit, premium on Special Import Licence/REP/Advance licences.

b) Decretal/contested dues and interest thereon, if any

c) Interest on overdue recoverables where realisability is uncertain.

d) Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters, refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage, and refund of Income-tax/Sales-tax and interest thereon.

e) Dividend on Investments.

3. PRE-PAID EXPENSES

Pre-paid expenses up to Rs.5000/- in each case are charged to revenue. Deposits up to Rs.1000/- with Government Departments, Statutory Corporations, Electricity Boards and Local Bodies are also charged to revenue.

4. FIXED ASSETS

(a) All Fixed Assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation.

(b) The Company's expenditure toward construction/development of assets on land owned by the Government/Semi-Government Authorities, is capitalized under heading "Fixed Assets created on Land and neither the Fixed Assets nor the Land belongs to the Company".

5. DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided on straight line method at the rates approved by the Board of Directors, which are equal to or higher than those provided under Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on assets acquired/disposed during the year is provided from/upto the month the asset is acquired/disposed. Depreciation includes amortisation of lease-hold land. Wooden partitions and temporary structures are fully depreciated in the year of purchase/erection. Movable Assets where written down value at the beginning of the year and/or purchases made during the year are Rs.10,000/- or less in each case, 100% depreciation is provided except retaining a nominal value of Re 1/-. The depreciation rates are asunder:

Name of Assets Rate of Rate of Depreciation Depreciation as adopted as provided by Company in Sch. XIV

A. General Assets

Furniture & Fittings 10% 6.33%

Weigh Bridges 10% 4.75%

Typewriters, Machines, Fans & Office Equipment & AC 12.5% 4.75%

Vehicles 20% 9.50% Computers 20% 16.21% Lease Hold Land As per lease agreement

Electrical Installations 10% 1.63% Excluding Fans

Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage Road and Culverts 2.5% 1.63%

Building and Flats 2.5% 1.63%

Residential Flats (ready built) 5% 1.63%

Warehouses/Godown 4% 1.63%

B. Manufacturing Unit's Assets

Factory Building 3.34% 3.34% Electrical Installations 4.75% 4.75% Water Supply 4.75% 4.75%

Plant &. Machinery (General)

Single Shift 4.75% 4.75% Double Shift 7.42% 7.42% Triple Shift 10.34% 10.34%

Plant &. Machinery- Continuous Process 5.28% 5.28%

C. "Fixed Assets created on Over useful life of Land and neither the Fixed asset or five years Assets nor the Land whichever is less. belongs to the Company"

D. All Movable Assets 100% for 100% for up to Rs.10,000/- Movable Assets Assets costing costing Rs.5000/- or Rs.10000/- less each or less each

6. INVESTMENTS

Investments are stated at cost. Decline in value of investments is recognised, if considered other than temporary.

7. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

a) Transactions with rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions.

d) Pay and Allowances in respect of foreign offices are accounted for at the exchange rate as applicable to the Indian Embassy Staff and the difference between this rate and the average rate of exchange of the preceding month is booked through Foreign Pay & Allowances. Adjustment Account which is grouped with Salary & Allowances. Other Income & Expenses are accounted for at the average rate of the preceding month. Fixed Assets arc accounted for at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of purchase. However Current Assets and Liabilities outstanding at the end of the year are converted at the rate of exchange prevailing at the year end. The exchange gain/loss is recognised in the Profit & Loss Account.

e) Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

8. DEFERRED REVENUE EXPENDITURE

Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement is treated as Deferred Revenue Expenditure and charged to Profit & Loss Account over a period of five years in equal instalments.

Expenses relating to licensed ERP Software and Implementation activities are amortised over a period of five years.

9. RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Provision for gratuity and earned leave encashment liability is made on the basis of acturial valuation.

10. PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF STOCKS

Physical verification of stocks is undertaken once a year and balances are arrived at after necessary adjustments till the end of the year. The stocks as physically verified are adopted as closing stocks and shortages/excesses suitably dealt with.

In some of the cases where stocks are lying with Handling Agent/SWC/CWC/Private Parties the stocks have been adopted on the basis of certificate given by the respective agencies.

11. VALUATION OF STOCKS

Inventories including Goods-in-Transit are valued at lower of the cost or realisable value including subsidy wherever applicable as on 31st March. The method of valuation is as under:

(a) EXPORTS

Mineral Ores

The realisable value of ores is worked out at the minimum of the Fe/Mn contents of;he grade of the Ore as per export contract and is compared with the weighted average cost at weighted average Fe/Mn contents/weighted average moisture contents of the Ore. The embedded stocks of Iron Ore are excluded from inventory and hence not valued.

De-Oiled Cake/DORB

The cost of De-oiled cake/DORB is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of the finished products.

(b) IMPORTS

Stocks of Diamonds, Emerald and Precious Stones, Medallions and Jewellery are valued at cost as market price is unascertainable. In case of Cut &. Polished Stones, Medallions and Jewellery (finished/semi-finished) cost includes wastages and other direct manufacturing cost.

Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost.

Cost of Soya Oil, Solvent Oil/Rice Bran Oil is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of finished products.

Soya Seed and Rice Paddy are valued at lower of the regional weighted average cost or realisable value as on 31st March.

Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31st March.

Sludge/husk being insignificant, are not assigned any value.

(d) STOCK ON LOAN/FABRICATION

Stocks given on loan/stocks with fabricators arc taken as the stocks of the Company, till adjustments.

12. EXHIBITIONS AND FAIRS

The cost of samples and other items acquired for various exhibitions and fairs in India or abroad are charged to re venue in the year in which it is incurred.

13. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS

Expenditure/income relating to previous year is shown in the Accounts under the head "Prior Period Adjustment Account."

14. BORROWING COSTS

Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction of qualifying assets are capitalised as part of cost of such asset up to the date the assets are ready for their intended use. All other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the year in which they have been incurred.

15. DEFERRED TAX

Deferred tax is recognized, subject to consideration of prudence on timing differences representing the difference between the Taxable Income and Accounting Income that originated in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities are measured using tax rates and the tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Balance Sheet date.

Mar 31, 2001

1. PURCHASES AND SALES

a) Purchases and Sales are booked where the Company has entered into Purchase/Sale contract/agreement directly with the sellers/ buyers, on performance of the contract/ agreement either wholly or partly.

b) Purchases/Sales include transactions/ shipments where L/Cs in the name of MMTC are assigned in favour of Business Associates.

c) In case of Fertilizers imported on behalf of the Govt. purchases include actual cost plus expenditure incurred. Sales are accounted for on FOB/C&F cost plus fixed service charges and bank charges.

d) Purchases include Sales tax, development incentives /prospecting grants allowed to iron ore suppliers.

e) Pending finalisation of agreements/ settlement, purchases/sales and certain other expenses, despatch/demurrage etc. have been accounted for on provisional basis.

f) In respect of some commodities, purchases are booked based on sale value less service charges.

g) Purchases / Sales include exports made by Business Associates,etc., against Counter Trade arrangements for imports.

h) Purchase/ Sales also include Agency Sales/ 3rd Party Sales/ Off-shore Sales/ Work Contract Payments & Receipts.

i) Gold/Silver sent by foreign suppliers on consignment basis:

i) Purchases include gold/silver withdrawn from consignment stock on outright the scheme of Exim Policy being operated by the Company as a nominated agency.

ii) Domestic Sale of Gold is accounted for on withdrawal from the consignment stock and fixation of price with the suppliers.

iv) In case of replenishment basis, gold/silver booked by exporter by paying margin money, purchase is booked after "fixing" the price with the foreign suppliers. However, sale is booked when quantity is actually delivered after completion of exports.

2. REVENUE RECOGNITION

The following items are accounted for on cash basis:

a) Cash assistance, cash subsidy (excluding subsidy on fertilizers which is accounted on accrual basis) export subsidy, tax-credit, premium on Special Import Licence / REP/ Advance licences.

b) Decretal/contested dues and interest thereon, if any.

c) Interest on overdue recoverables where realisability is uncertain.

d) Liquidated damages on suppliers/ underwriters, refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage, and refund of income-tax/sales-tax and interest thereon.

e) Dividend on Investments.

3. PREPAID EXPENSES

Pre-paid expenses upto Rs. 5000/- in each case are charged to revenue. Deposits upto Rs. 1000/-with Govt. Departments, Statutory Corporations, Electricity Boards and Local Bodies are also charged to revenue.

4. FIXED ASSETS

All fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation.

5. DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided on straight line method at the rates approved by the Board of Directors, which are equal to or higher than those provided under schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation on assets acquired/disposed during the year is provided from/upto the month the asset is acquired/ disposed. Depreciation includes amortisation of lease-hold land. Wooden partitions and temporary structures are fully depreciated in the year of purchase/erection. Movable assets where written down value at the begining of the year and/or purchases made during the year are Rs. 10,000/- or less in each case, 100% depreciation is provided except retaining a nominal value of Re 1/-.

6. INVESTMENTS

Investments are stated at cost . Decline in value of investments is recognised, if considered other than temporary.

7. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS

a) Transactions with rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions.

c) Liability in foreign currency relating to acquisition of fixed assets is converted at the rate of exchange prevailing at the year end.

The difference in exchange is adjusted in the cost of the assets.

d) Pay and allowances in respect of foreign offices are accounted for at the exchange rate as applicable to the Indian Embassy Staff and the difference between this rate and the average rate of exchange of the preceding month is booked through Foreign Pay & Allow. Adjustment Account which is grouped with salary & allowances. Other Income & expenses are accounted for at the average rate of the preceding month. Fixed Assets are accounted for at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of purchase. However current assets and liabilities outstanding at the end of the year are converted at the rate of exchange prevailing at the year end. The exchange gain/loss is recognised in the Profit & Loss Account.

e) Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

8. DEFERRED REVENUE EXPENDITURE

Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement is treated as Deferred Revenue Expenditure and charged to Profit & Loss Account over a period of five years in equal instalments.

Expenses relating to licensed ERP Software and Implementation activities are amortised over a period of five years.

9. RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Provision for gratuity and earned leave encashment liability is made on the basis of acturial valuation.

10. PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF STOCKS

In some of the cases where stocks are lying with Handling Agent/SWC/CWC/Private Parties the stocks have been adopted on the basis of certificate given by the respective agencies.

11. VALUATION OF STOCKS

Inventories including Goods-in-Transit are valued at lower of the cost or realisable value including subsidy wherever applicable as on 31st March. The method of valuation is as under:

a) EXPORTS

Mineral Ores

De-Oiled Cake/DORB

The cost of De-oiled cake/DORB is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of the finished products.

b) IMPORTS

Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost.

c) DOMESTIC

Cost of soya oil, solvent oil/rice bran oil is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of finished products.

Soya seed and rice paddy are valued at lower of the regional weighted average cost or realisable value as on 31st March.

Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31st March.

Sludge/husk being insignificant, are not assigned any value.

d) STOCK ON LOAN/FABRICATION

Stocks given on loan/stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

12. EXHIBITIONS AND FAIRS

The cost of samples and other items acquired for various exhibitions and fairs in India or abroad are charged to revenue in the year in which it is incurred.

13. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT

Expenditure/Income relating to previous year are shown in the accounts as Prior Period items and are reflected in the Profit & Loss Account after determination of current year's Profit or Loss.

14. BORROWING COSTS

Notes Forming Part of the Accounts for the year ended 31.3.2001

Contingent Liabilities & Notes

1. Congingent Liabilities not provided for in respect of

a) Guarantees issued by Banks on behalf of the Company Rs. 643.98 million (P.Y. Rs. 361.70 million).

b) Corporate Guarantees of Rs. 12150.00 million (P.Y. Rs. NIL) given by the Company to IDBI.

c) Claims against the Company not acknowledge as debts Rs. 3048.71 million (P.Y. Rs. 2526.39 million).

d) Letters of Credit opened by the Company remaining outstanding Rs. 586.58 million (P.Y. Rs. 225.77 million).

e) Bills discounted with banks Rs. NIL million (P.Y. Rs. 20.75 million).

f) Sales Tax Demand of Rs. 1310.82 million (P.Y. Rs. 1354.80 million) in dispute against which Rs. 104.46 million (P.Y. Rs. 135.66 million) has been deposited ark Rs. 7.99 million (P.Y. Rs. 10.30 million) covered by bank guarantees.

g) Income tax demands of Rs. 192.57 million (P.Y. Rs. 192.57 million) against the company for assessment years 1993-94, 1996-97 and 1997-98 which are be' contested.

h) Bonds have been furnished to Customs authorities for performance, submission original documents, etc. some of which are still outstanding. The amount thereof is nd ascertainable.

i) Additional liability, if any, on account of sales tax demands on completion d assessments, disputed claims of some employees, non-deduction of Provident Fund by Handling Agents/Contractors, disputed rent and interest/penalty/legal costs etc., respect of amounts indicated as contingent liabilities being indeterminable, considered.

Note : In some of the cases amounts included under contingent liabilities relate to commodities handled on Govt. of Indias account and hence the same would be recoverable from the Govt. of India.

Mar 31, 2000

1. Purchase and Sales

a) Purchases and Sales are booked where the Company has entered into Purchase/Sale Contract/Agreement di- rectly with the sellers/buyers, on performance of the con- tract/agreement either wholly or partly.

b) Purchases/Sales include transactions/shipments where L/Cs in the name of MMTC are assigned in favour of Business Associates .

c) In case of Fertilizers imported on behalf of the Govt. pur- chases include actual cost plus expenditure incurred. Sales are accounted for on FOB/C&F cost plus fixed service charges and bank charges.

d) Purchases include sales tax, development incentives/pros- pecting grants allowed to Iron Ore suppliers.

e) Pending finalisation of agreements/settlement, pur- chases/sales and certain other expenses, despatch/de- murrage, etc. have been accounted for on provisional basis.

f) In respect of some commodities, purchases are booked based on sale value less service charges.

g) Purchases/Sales include exports made by Business Associates,etc., against Counter Trade arrangements for imports.

h) Purchase/Sales also include Agency Sales/3rd Party Sales/Off-shore Sales/Work Contract Payments & Re- ceipts.

i) Gold/Silver sent by foreign suppliers on consignment ba- sis:

ii) Domestic Sale of Gold is accounted for on with- drawal from the consignment stock and fixation of price with the suppliers.

iii) Gold/Silver withdrawn on loan basis from con- signment stock, are shown as loan giVen to par- ties and shown under Loans and Advances. The corresponding liability towards the stocks received from foreign suppliers is shown under Sundry Creditors. Loan/Sundry Creditors are adjusted when purchase and sales are booked.

iv) n case of replenishment basis, Gold/Silver booked by exporter by paying margin money, purchase is booked after "fixing" the price with the foreign suppliers. However, sale is booked when quantity is actually delivered after comple- tion of exports.

v) Consignment stocks held on behalf of foreign sup- pliers at the year end is suitably disclosed in the accounts. However, customs duty paid in respect of balance consignment stock is shown as pre- paid expenses.

2. Revenue Recognition

The following items are accounted for on cash basis.

a) Cash assistance, cash subsidy [excluding subsidy on Fertilizers which is accounted on accrual basis) export subsidy, tax-credit, premium on Special Import Licence/ REP/Advance licences.

b) Decretal/contested dues and interest thereon, if any:

c) Interest on overdue recoverables where realisability is un- certain.

d) Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters, refund of customs duty on account of survey shortage, and re- fund of income tax/sales tax and interest thereon.

e) Dividend on investments.

3. Pre-paid expenses lupto Rs.5000/- in each case are charged to revenue. Deposits lupto Rs. 1000/-with Govt. Departments, Statutory Corporations, Electricity Boards, and Local Bodies are also charged to revenue.

4. Fixed Assests

All fixed assets are stated at historical cost ess accumu- lated depreciation.

5. Depreciation

Depreciation is provided on straight line method at the rates approved by the Board of Directors, which are equal to or higher than those provided under schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation is charged from the month of purchase. Depreciation includes amortisation of lease-hold land. Wooden partitions and temporary structures are fully depreciated in the year of purchase/erection. Movable assets where written down value at the begining of the year and/or purchases made during the year are Rs. 10,000/- or less in each case, 100% depreciation is provided except retaining a nominal value of Re I/-. The depreciation rates are as under:

Name of Assets Rate of Rate of Depreciation Depreciation as adopted as provided by Company in Sch.XIV A. General Assets Furniture & Fittings 10% 6.33% Weighbridges 10% 4.75% Typewriters, Machines, Fans & 12.5% 4.75% Office Equipment & AC Vehicles 20% 9.50% Computers 20% 16.21% Leasehold land As per lease agreement Electrical installations excluding 10% 1.63% fans Water supply, sewerage and drainage 10% 1.63% Road and Culverts 2.5% 1.63% Building and flats 2.5% 1.63% Residential flatsfready built) 5% 1.63% Warehouses/Godown 4% 1.63%

B. Manufacturing Units Assets

Factory Building 3.34% 3.34% Electrical Installations 4.75% 4.75% Water Supply 4.75% 4.75% Plant & Machinery (General) Single Shift 4.75% 4.75% Double Shift 7.42% 7.42% Triple Shift 10.34% 10.34% Plant & Machinery-Continuous Process 5.28% 5.28% C. All movable assets up to 100% for 100% for Rs.10,000/- Movable assets costing assets costing Rs.5000 or Rs. 10000 or less each less each

6. Investments

Investments are stated at cost. Decline in value of invest- ments is recognised, if considered other than temporary.

7. Foreign Currency Transactions

a) Transactions with rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as for- eign exchange transactions.

b) Amounts recoverable (except overdue debts or where readability is uncertain) and payable in foreign currency at the close of the year are accounted for at the exchange rate prevailing at the year end or at Forward Contract rate, as the case may be. The exchange gain/loss is recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.

d) Pay and allowances in respect of foreign offices are ac- counted for at the exchange rate as applicable to the Indian Embassy Staff and the difference between this rate

and the average rate of exchange of the preceding month is booked through Foreign Pay & Allow. Adjust- ment Account which is grouped with salary & allowances. Other Income & expenses are accounted for at the average rate of the preceding month. Fixed Assets are accounted for at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of purchase. However, current assets and liabilities outstanding at the end of the year are converted at the rate of exchange prevailing at the year end. The exc- hange gain/loss is recognised in the Profit & Loss Ac- count.

e) Investments in subsidiary company outside India are trans- lated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

8. Deferred Revenue Expenditure

a) Payment of Ex-gratio and Notice Pay on Voluntary Re- tirement is treated as Deferred Revenue Expenditure and charged to Profit & Loss Account over a period of three years in equal instalments.

b) Expenses relating to licensed ERP Software and Imple- mentation activities are amortised over a period of five years.

9. Gratuity

Provision for gratuity liability is made on the basis of acturial valuation done by Life Insurance Corporation of India under the Cash Accumulation Scheme.

10. Physical Verification of Stocks

Physical verification of stocks is undertaken once in a year and balances are arrived at after necessary adjust- ments till the end of the year. The stocks as physically verified are adopted as closing stocks and shortages/ excesses suitably dealt with.

In some of the cases where stocks are lying with Han- dling Agent/SWC/CWC/Private Parties the stocks have been adopted on the basis of certificate given by the respective agencies.

11. Valuation of Stocks

Inventories including Goods-in-Transit are valued at lower of the cost or realisable value, including subsidy, wher- ever applicable, as on 31 st March. The method of valu- ation is as under:

(a) Exports

Cost of export stocks is arrived at after including direct expenses incurred lupto the point at which the stocks are lying. Similarly, the realisable value is derived by deduct- ing from the market price the expenses to be incurred from that point to the stage where they are sold.

Mineral Ores

The realisable value of Ores is worked out at the mini- mum of the Fe/Mn contents of the grade of the Ore as per export contract and is compared with the weighted average cost at weighted average Fe/Mn contents/ Weighted average moisture contents of the Ore. The em- bedded stocks of Iron Ore are excluded from inventory;

and hence not valued.

De-Oiled Cake/DORB

The cost of De-oiled cake/DORB is arrived at by work- ing out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of the finished products.

(b) Imports

1) The cost of imported stocks is arrived at by working out the yearly regiona weighted average cost except for Non- Ferrous Metals where weighted average cost of remain- ing stock after including all expenses incurred lupto the point at which they are lying is considered.

(i) Stocks of Diamonds, Emerald and Precious Stones, Medallions and Jewellery are valued at cost as market price is unascertainable. In case of Cut & Polished Stones, Medallions and Jewellery (finished/semi finished), cost includes wastages and other direct manufacturing cost.

(ii) Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost.

(i) Cost of Soya Oil, Solvent Oil/Rice Bran Oil is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of finished products.

(ii) Soya Seed and Rice Paddy are valued at lower of the regional weighted average cost or realisable value as on 31st March.

(iii) Packing material is valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 31st March.

(iv) Sludge/Husk being insignificant, are not assigned any value.

(d) Stock on Loan/Fabrications

Stocks given on loan/stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the Company, till adjustments.

12. Exhibitions and Fairs

The cost of samples and other items acquired for various exhibitions and fairs in India or abroad are charged to revenue in the year in which it is incurred.

13. Prior Period Adjustments

Expenditure/income relating to previous year is shown in the accounts under the head Prior Period Adjustment Account.

Mar 31, 1999

1. Purchases and Sales

a) Purchases and Sales are booked where the Company has entered into Purchase/Sale contract/agreement directly with the sellers/ buyers, on performance of the contract/ agreement either wholly or partly.

b) Purchases/Sales include transactions/shipments where L/Cs in the name of MMTC are assigned in favour of Business Associates.

c) In case of Fertilisers imported on behalf of the Govt. purchases include actual cost plus expenditure incurred. Sales are accounted for on FOB/C&F cost plus fixed service charges and bank charges.

d) Purchases include Sales tax, development incentives/prospecting grants allowed to Iron Ore suppliers.

e) Pending finalisation of agreements/settlement, purchases/sales and certain other expenses, despatch/demurrage etc. have been accounted for on provisional basis.

f) In respect of some commodities, purchases are booked based on sale value less service charges.

g) Gold/Silver sent by foreign suppliers on consignment basis :

ii) Domestic sale of Gold is accounted for on withdrawal from the consignment stock and fixation of price with the suppliers.

iii) In case of Gold/Silver withdrawn on loan basis from consignment stock, it is shown as loan given to parties and loan received from foreign suppliers. Loan is adjusted when purchase and sale is booked.

iv) In case of replenishment basis, Gold/Silver booked by exporter by paying margin money, purchase is booked after "fixing" the price with the foreign suppliers. However sale is booked when quantity is actually delivered after completion of exports.

v) Consignment stocks held on behalf of foreign suppliers at the year end is suitably disclosed in the accounts. However, custom duty paid in respect of balance consignment stock is shown as prepaid expenses.

2. Revenue Recognition

The following items are accounted for on cash basis.

a) Cash assistance, cash subsidy (excluding subsidy on Fertilisers which is accounted on accrual basis) export subsidy, tax-credit, premium on Special Import Licence/REP/Advance Licences.

b) Decretal/contested dues and interest thereon, if any.

c) Interest on overdue recoverables where realisability is uncertain.

d) Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters, refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage and refund of income-tax/sales-tax and interest thereon.

e) Dividend on investments.

3. Prepaid expenses upto Rs. 5000/- in each case are charged to revenue. However, deposits upto Rs. 1000/- with Govt. Departments, Statutory Corporation, Electricity Board and Local Bodies are charged to revenue.

4. Fixed Assets

All fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation.

5. Depreciation

Depreciation is provided on straight line method at the rates approved by the Board of Directors, which are equal to or higher than those provided under schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation is charged from the month of purchase. Depreciation includes amortisation of leasehold land. Wooden partitions and temporary structures are fully depreciated in the year of purchase/erection. Movable assets where written down value at the beginning of the year and/or purchases made during the year are Rs. 10,000/- or less in each case, 100% depreciation is provided except retaining a nominal value of Re 1/-. The depreciation rates are as under :

Name of Assets Rate of Depreciation Rate of as adopted by Depreciation Company as provided in Sch. XIV

A. General Assets Furniture & fittings 10% 6.33% Weigh bridges 10% 4.75% Typewriters, machines, fans & 12.5% 4.75% Office equipment & AC Vehicles 20% 9.50% Computers 20% 16.21% Lease hold land As per lease agreement Electrical installations excluding fans 10% 1.63% Water supply. sewerage and drainage 10% 1.63% Road and culverts 2.5% 1.63% Building and flats 2.5% 1.63% Residential flats (ready built) 5% 1.63% B. Manufacturing Unit's Assets Factory building 3.34% 3.34% Electrical installations 4.75% 4.75%

Water supply 4.75% 4.75% Plant & machinery (general) Single shift 4.75% 4.75% Double shift 7.42% 7.42% Triple shift 10.34% 10.34% Plant & machinery-continuous process 5.28% 5.28%

C. All movable assets up to 100% for 100% for Rs. 10,000/- Movable assets costing assets costing Rs. 5,000 or Rs. 10,000 or less each less each

6. Investments

Investments are stated at cost. Decline in value of investments is recognised, if considered other than temporary.

7. Foreign Currency Transactions

a) Transactions with rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions.

d) Pay and allowances in respect of foreign offices are accounted for at the exchange rate as applicable to the Indian Embassy Staff and the difference between this rate and the average rate of exchange of the preceding month is booked through Foreign pay & allow. Adjustment A/c which is grouped with salary & allowances. Other Income & expenses are accounted for at the average rate of the preceding month. Fixed Assets are accounted for at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of purchase. However currency assets and liabilities outstanding at the end of the year are converted at the rate of exchange prevailing at the year end. The exchange gain/loss is recognised in the Profit & Loss Account.

e) Investments in subsidiary company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

8. Compensation to Employees on Voluntary Retirement

Payment of Ex-gratia and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement is treated as Deferred Revenue Expenditure and charged to Profit & Loss Account over a period of three years in equal instalment.

9. Gratuity

A new policy under cash accumulation scheme of Life Insurance Corporation has been obtained with effect from 1.3.99, under which the premium for gratuity is paid on the basis of actuarial valuation done by LIC. However up to 28.2.99 Gratuity has been accounted for provisionally in the accounts on the basis of death-cum-retirement policy obtained by trustees of Gratuity Fund from the Life Insurance Corporation of India and balance is adjusted as and when the actuarial valuation is made by the Life Insurance Corporation. Additional liability for Gratuity in case of resignations, retirements, termination of services and death is accounted for as and when settled by LIC.

10. Physical Verification of Stocks

11. Valuation of Stocks

Inventories including Goods-in-Transit are valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 1st April of subsequent year. The method of valuation is as under :

(a) Exports

Mineral Ores

The realisable value of Ores is worked out at the minimum of the Fe/Mn contents of the grade of the ore as per export contract and is compared with the weighted average cost at weighted average Fe/Mn contents/weighted average moisture contents of the Ore. The embedded stocks of Iron Ore are excluded from inventory and hence not valued.

De-Oiled Cake/DORB

The cost of De-oiled Cake/DORB is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of the finished products and is compared with (i) price realised upto 31st March/ to be realised on or after 1st April of the subsequent financial year for the stock committed to be sold by 31st March or (ii) uncommitted stocks at the price prevailing as on 1st April of the subsequent financial year.

(b) Imports

1) The cost of imported stocks is arrived at by working out the yearly regional weighted average cost except for Non Ferrous Metals where weighted average cost of remaining stock after including all expenses incurred upto the point at which they are lying and is compared with :

(i) Price realised upto 31st March for the stocks committed to be sold by that date and

(ii) Uncommitted stocks at the price prevailing on 1st April of the subsequent financial year;

(iii) Stocks of Diamonds, Emerald and Precious Stones, Medallions and Jewellery are valued at cost as market price is unascertainable. In case of Cut & Polished Stones, Medallions and Jewellery (finished/semi finished) cost includes wastages and other direct manufacturing cost.

(iv) Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost.

(i) Cost of Soya Oil, Solvent Oil/Rice Bran Oil is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of finished products and is compared with :

(a) Price realised upto 31st March/to be realised on or after 1st April of the subsequent financial year for the stocks committed to be sold by 31st March :

(b) Non-committed stocks at the price prevailing as on 1st April of the subsequent financial year.

(ii) Soya Seed and Rice Paddy is valued at lower of the regional weighted average cost or realisable value as on 1st April of the subsequent financial year.

(iii) Packing material is valued at the realisable value as on 1st April of the subsequent financial year.

(iv) Sludge/husk being insignificant, are not assigned any value.

(d) Stocks on loan/ Fabrication

Stocks given on loan/stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

12. Exhibitions and Fairs

The cost of samples and other items acquired for various exhibitions and fairs in India or abroad are charged to revenue in the year in which it is incurred.

13. Prior Period Adjustments

Expenditure/income relating to previous years is netted out and the balance at the end of the year is shown in the accounts under the head "Prior Period Adjustment Account".

Mar 31, 1998

1. Purchases and Sales

a. Purchases and Sales are booked where the Company has entered into Purchase/Sale contract/agreement directly with the sellers/buyers, on performance of the contract/agreement either wholly or partly.

b. Purchases/Sales include transactions/shipments where L/Cs in the name of MMTC are assigned in favour of Business Associates.

c. In case of Fertilisers imported on behalf of the Govt. purchases include actual cost plus/expenditure incurred. Sales are accounted for on FOB/C&F cost plus fixed service charges and bank charges.

d. Purchases include Sales tax, development incentives/prospecting grants allowed to iron ore suppliers.

e. Pending finalisation of agreements/settlement, purchases/sales and certain other expenses, despatch/demurrage etc. have been accounted for on provisional basis.

f. In respect of some commodities, purchases are booked based on sale value less service charges.

g. Gold/Silver sent by foreign suppliers on consignment basis :

i. Purchase include gold/silver withdrawn from consignment stock on outright purchase basis for sale to exporters, as per the scheme of Exim Policy being operated by the Company as a nominated agency.

ii. In case of gold/silver withdrawn on loan basis from consignment stock, it is shown as loan given to exporters and loan received from foreign suppliers. Loan is adjusted through outright purchase when purchase and sale is booked.

iii. In case of replenishment basis, gold/silver booked by exporter by paying margin money, purchase is booked after "fixing" the price with the foreign suppliers. However sale is booked when quantity is actually delivered after completion of exports.

iv. In respect of imports under Special Import Licences,purchase and sale is booked on withdrawal of quantity from consignment stocks and fixation of price with the suppliers.

v. Consignment stocks held on behalf of the foreign suppliers at the year end is suitably disclosed in the accounts. However, customs duty paid in respect of balance consignment stock is shown as prepaid expenses.

2. Revenue recognition

The following items are accounted for on cash basis :

a. Cash assistance, Cash subsidy (excluding subsidy on fertiliser which is accounted on accrual basis) export subsidy, tax-credit, premium on Special Import Licence/REP licences/additional licences.

b. Decretal/contested dues and interest thereon, if any :

c. Interest on overdue recoverables where realisability is uncertain.

d. Liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters, refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage, and refund of income-tax/sales-tax and interest thereon.

3. Prepaid expenses upto Rs.1000/- in each case are charged to revenue. Similarly, deposits upto Rs.1000/- with Govt. Departments, Statutory Corporation, Electricity Board and Local Bodies are charged to revenue.

4. Fixed assets

All fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation.

5. Depreciation

Depreciation is provided on straight line method at the rates approved by the Board of Directors, which are not less than those provided under schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Depreciation is charged from the month of purchase. Depreciation includes amortisation of lease-hold land. Wooden partitions and temporary structures are fully depreciated in the year of purchase/erection. All movable assets whose written down value at the beginning of the year and purchases made during the year are fully depreciated if the value is Rs.10000/- or less in each case. The depreciation rates are as under :

Name of Assets Rate of Rate of Depreciation Depreciation as adopted as provided by Company in Sch. XIV A. General Assets

Furniture & Fittings 10% 6.33% Weighbridges 10% 4.75% Typewriters, Machines, Fans & Office Equipment & AC 12.5% 4.75% Vehicles 20% 9.50% Computers 20% 16.21% Lease hold land (as per lease agreement) Electrical installations excluding fans 10% 1.63% Water supply, sewerage and drainage 10% 1.63% Road and Culverts 2.5% 1.63% Building and flats 2.5% 1.63% Residential flats (ready built) 5% 1.63%

B. Manufacturing Unit's Assets

C. All movable assets upto Rs. 10,000/- 100% for 100% for movable assets assets costing costing Rs. 5,000 Rs. 10,000 less each less each

6. Investments

Investments are stated at cost. Decline in value of investments is recognised, if considered other than temporary.

7. Foreign Currency Transactions

a. Transactions with rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions.

b. Amounts recoverable (except overdue debts or where realisability is uncertain) and payable in foreign currency at the close of the year are accounted for at the exchange rate prevailing at the year end or at Forward Contract rate, as the case may be. The exchange gain/loss is recognised in the Profit and Loss A/c.

c. Liability in foreign currency relating to acquisition of fixed assets is converted at the rate of exchange prevailing at the year end. The difference in exchange is adjusted in the cost of the assets.

d. Pay and allowances in respect of foreign offices are accounted for at the exchange rate as applicable to the Indian Embassy Staff and the difference between this rate and the average rate of exchange of the preceding month is booked through Foreign Play & Allow. Adjustment A/c which is grouped with Salary & Allowances. Other Income & Expenses are accounted for at the average rate of the preceding month. Fixed Assets are accounted for at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of purchase. However, current assets and liabilities outstanding at the end of the year are converted at the rate of exchange prevailing at the year end. The exchange gain/loss is recognised in the Profit & Loss Account.

e. Investments in Subsidiary Company outside India are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of acquisition.

8. Compensation to employees on voluntary retirement

Ex-gratia payment and Notice pay on Voluntary Retirement is treated as Deferred Revenue Expenditure to be charged to Revenue in three years equal instalment commencing from year of payment.

9. Gratuity

Gratuity is accounted for provisionally in the accounts on the basis of death-cum-retirement policy obtained by trustees of Gratuity Fund from the Life Insurance Corporation of India and balance is adjusted as and when the actuarial valuation is made by the Life Insurance Corporation. Additional liability for gratuity in case of resignations, retirements, termination of services and death is accounted for as and when settled by LIC.

10. Physical verification of stocks

Physical verification of stocks is undertaken once a year and balances are arrived at after necessary adjustments till the end of the year. The stocks so physically verified are adopted as closing stocks and shortages/excesses suitably dealt with.

11. Valuation of stocks

Inventories including Goods-in-Transit are valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 1st April of subsequent financial year. The method of valuation is as under :

a. Exports

Mineral ores

De-oiled cake/DORB

The cost of De-oiled cake/DORB is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of the finished products and is compared with (i) price realised upto 31st March/to be realised on or after 1st April of the subsequent financial year for the stock committed to be sold by 31st March or (ii) uncommitted stocks at the price prevailing as on 1st April of subsequent financial year.

b. Imports

1. The cost of imported stocks is arrived at by working out the yearly regional weighted average cost except for Non-ferrous Metals where weighted average cost of remaining stock after including all expenses incurred upto the point at which they are lying and is compared with :

i. Price realised upto 31st March for the stocks committed to be sold by that date and

ii. Uncommitted stocks at the price prevailing on 1st April of the subsequent financial year;

iii. Stocks of diamonds, emerald and precious stones, medallions and jewellery are valued at cost as market price is unascertainable. In case of cut & polished stones, medallions and jewellery (finished/semi finished) cost includes wastages and other direct manufacturing cost.

iv. Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year end are shown as stocks of company and valued t cost.

c. Domestic

i. Cost of soya oil, solvent oil/rice bran oil is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of finished products and is compared with:

a. price realised upto 31st March/to be realised on or after 1st April of the subsequent financial year for the stocks committed to be sold by 31st March;

b. Non-committed stocks at the price prevailing as on 1st April of the subsequent financial year.

ii. Soya seed and rice paddy is valued at lower of the regional weighted average cost or realisable value as on 1st April of the subsequent financial year.

iii. Packing material is valued at the realisable value as on 1st April of the subsequent financial year.

iv. Sludge/husk being insignificant, are not assigned any value.

d. Stocks given on loan/stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

12. Exhibitions and fairs

The cost of samples and other items acquired for various exhibitions and fairs in India or abroad are charged to revenue in the year in which it is incurred.

13. Prior period adjustments

Expenditure/income relating to previous years is netted out and the balance at the end of the year is shown in the accounts under the head "Prior Period Adjustment Account".

Mar 31, 1997

1. Purchases and Sales

a) Purchases and Sales are booked where the Company has entered into Purchase/Sale contract/agreement directly with the sellers/ buyers, on performance of the contract/ agreement either wholly or partly.

b) Purchases/Sales include transactions/shipments where L/Cs in the name of MMTC are assigned in favour of Business Associates.

c) In case of Fertilizers imported on behalf of the Govt., purchases include cost plus/actual cost incurred. Sales are accounted for on FOB/C&F cost plus fixed service charges and bank charges.

d) Purchases include Sales tax, development incentives / prospecting grants allowed to iron ore suppliers.

e) Pending finalisation of agreements/settlement, purchases/sales and certain other expenses, despatch/demurrage, etc. have been accounted for on provisional basis.

f) In respect of some commodities, purchases are booked based on sale value less service charges.

g) Gold/Silver sent by foreign suppliers on consignment basis

ii) In case of gold/silver withdrawn on loan basis from consignment stock, it is shown as loan given to exporters and loan received from foreign suppliers. Loan is adjusted through outright purchase when purchase and sale is booked.

iii) In case of replenishment basis, gold/silver booked by exporter by paying 20% margin money, purchase is booked after "fixing" the price with the foreign suppliers. However, sale is booked when quantity is actually delivered after completion of exports.

iv) In respect of imports under Special Import Licences, purchase and sale is booked on withdrawal of quantity from consignment stocks and fixation of price with the suppliers.

v) Consignment stocks held on behalf of the foreign suppliers at the year end is suitably disclosed in the accounts. However, premium paid on SIL and customs duty paid in respect of balance consignment stock imported under SIL Scheme is shown as prepaid expenses.

2. Revenue recognition - on cash basis

a) Cash assistance, cash subsidy (excluding subsidy on fertilizer which is accounted on accrual basis) export subsidy, tax-credit, premium on Special Import Licence/REP licence/additional licences.

b) Decretal/contested dues and interest thereon, if any.

c) Interest on overdue recoverable where realisability is uncertain.

d) Claims for liquidated damages on suppliers/ underwriters, refund of custom duty on account of survey shortage, despatch/demurrage at loadport on imports in Govt. account and refund of income-tax / sales tax and interest thereon.

3. Prepaid expenses upto Rs. 1000/- in each case are charged to revenue. Similarly, deposits upto Rs. 1000/- with Govt. Departments, Statutory Corporation, Electricity Board and Local Bodies are charged to revenue.

4. Fixed assets

All fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation.

5. Depreciation

Depreciation is provided on straight line method at the rates approved by the Board of Directors, which are higher than those provided under Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956, except for Mica Division where rates are as per Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, Depreciation is charged from the month of purchase. Depreciation includes amortisation of leasehold land. Wooden partitions and temporary structures are depreciated in the year of purchase/ erection.

All movable assets whose written down value at the beginning of the year and purchases made during the year are fully depreciated if the value is less than Rs. 10,000/-. The depreciation rates are as under :

Name of Assets Rate of Depre- Rate of ciation as Depreciation adopted by as provided Company in Sch. XIV

Furniture & Fittings 10% 6.33%

Weighbridges 10% 4.75%

Typewriters, Machines, Fans & 12.5% 4.75%

Office Equipment & AC Vehicles 20% 9.50%

Computers 20% 16.21%

Lease hold land (as per lease agreement)

Electrical installations excluding fans 10% 1.63%

Water supply, sewerage and drainage 10% 1.63%

Road and Culverts 2.5% 1.63%

Building and flats 2.5% 1.63%

Residential flats (ready built) 5% 1.63%

100% for 100% for movable assets assets costing upto Rs.10,000 each Rs. 5,000 or less

6. Investments

Investments are stated at cost. Decline in value of investments is recognised, if considered other than temporary.

7. Rate of exchange

a) Transactions with rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions and accordingly included in expenditure and earning in foreign currency.

d) Pay and allowances in respect of foreign offices are accounted for at the exchange rate as applicable to the Indian Embassy Staff and the difference between this rate and the average rate of exchange of the preceding month is charged to "Loss in Exchange". Other expenses & Fixed Assets are accounted for at the average rate of the preceding month. However, current assets and liabilities outstanding at the end of the year are converted at the rate of exchange prevailing at the year end.

8. Self Insurance

Insurance includes self-insurance. The surplus on self insurance represent the book adjustments for certain types of risks undertaken by the Company. An amount equivalent to surplus minus average income tax for the year on surplus is carried to Self Insurance Reserve Account.

9. Gratuity

10. Physical verification of stocks

11. Valuation of stocks

Inventories including Goods-in-Transit are valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 1st April of subsequent year. The method of valuation is as under :

(a) Exports

Cost of export stocks is arrived at after including direct expenses incurred upto the point at which the stocks are lying. Similarly, the realisable value is derived by deducting from the market price the expenses to be incurred from that point to the stage where they are sold.

Mineral ores

De-oiled cake/DORB

The cost of De-oiled cake/DORB is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of the finished products and is compared with (i) price realised upto 31st March/to be realised on or after 1st April of the subsequent year for the stock committed to be sold by 31st March or (ii) uncommitted stocks at the price prevailing as on 1st April of the subsequent year.

(b) Imports

(ii) Price realised upto 31st March for the stocks committed to be sold by that date and uncommitted stocks at the price prevailing on 1st April of the subsequent year.

(iii) Stocks of diamonds, emerald and precious stones, medallions and jewellery are valued at cost as market price is unascertainable. In case of cut & polished stones, medallions and jewellery (finished/semi finished), cost includes wastages and other direct manufacturing cost.

(iv) Gold/Silver purchased from foreign suppliers against booking by exporters under replenishment option and not delivered at the year end are shown as stocks of company and valued at cost.

(i) Cost of soya oil, solvent oil/rice bran oil is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of finished products and is compared with :

(a) price realised upto 31st March/to be realised on or after 1st April of the subsequent year for the stocks committed to be sold by 31st March.

(b) Non-committed stocks at the price prevailing as on 1st April of the subsequent year.

(ii) Soya seed and rice paddy is valued at lower of the regional weighted average cost or realisable value as on 1st April of the subsequent year.

(iii) Packing material is valued at the realisable value as on 1st April of the subsequent year.

(iv) Sludge/husk being insignificant, are not assigned any value.

(d) Stocks given on loan/stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

12. Fixed Deposit Receipts duly endorsed and Bank Guarantees received in favour of Company are not reflected in the accounts.

13. Exhibitions and fairs

The cost of samples and other items acquired for various exhibitions and fairs in India or abroad are charged to revenue in the year in which it is incurred.

14. Prior period adjustments

Expenditure/income relating to previous years is netted out and the balance at the end of the year is shown in the accounts under the head "Prior Period Adjustment Account".

Mar 31, 1996

1. PURCHASES AND SALES

(a) Purchases and Sales are booked where the Corporation or its authorised party has entered into a Purchase/Sales Contract/agreement directly with the sellers/buyers on performance of the contract either wholly or partly.

(b) Purchases/Sales include transactions/shipments where export L/Cs are assigned in favour of Business Associates or where shipping documents marked "Account MMTC" are received and accepted by the Corporation.

(c) Purchases and Sales include procurement/export of canalised items made on behalf of the Corporation by the parties directly.

(d) Purchases/Sales include exports made by Business Associates, etc., against Counter Trade arrangements for imports.

(e) Purchases/Sales also include Agency sales/Third Party sales/Off-Shore Sales/ Work contract payments and receipts.

(f) In case of fertilisers imported on behalf of the Govt., purchases include cost plus transit interest. Sales are accounted for on FOB/C&F cost plus fixed service charges and bank charges.

(g) Purchases include goods imported on approval basis. Unsold stocks in respect of such items are returnable at the Corporation's option.

(h) Sales of finished products under duty exemption/duty drawback scheme include sale where either the export documents are in the name of the Corporation and/or the sale proceeds are credited to the Corporation's account.

(i) Purchases include net surplus transferred to the Govt. of India/Government Undertakings. It also includes sales tax and development incentives/prospecting grants allowed to iron ore suppliers.

(j) Pending finalisation of agreements/disputes or receipt of final bills, purchases/sales and certain other expenses, despatch/demurrage, etc., have been accounted for on provisional basis.

(k) In respect of some commodities, the purchases are booked based on sale value less service charges.

(l) Purchases and Sales include exports of finished goods on "No Profit No Loss" basis.

(m) Sales/Purchases include goods received for sale on consignment basis.

2. REVENUE RECOGNITION - ON CASH BASIS

The following are booked on cash basis:-

(a) Cash assistance, cash subsidy, excluding subsidy on fertiliser which is accounted for on accrual basis export subsidy, tax credit, premium on exim scrip/REP licences/additional licences, decretal/contested dues and interest thereon, if any, interest on overdue recoverables where its realisability is not certain.

(b) Claims for liquidated damages on suppliers/underwriters, customs duty on goods in bonded warehouses, refund of customs duty on account of survey shortage, Despatch/Demurrage at loadport with suppliers and at discharge port with customers in respect of fertilisers, sugar and refund of Income-tax/Sales-tax and interest thereon.

3. Prepaid expenses upto Rs. 1000/- in each case are charged to revenue. Similarly, deposits upto Rs. 1000/- with Govt. Departments, Statutory Corporation, Electricity Boards and Local Bodies are charged to Revenue.

4. FIXED ASSETS

All fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation.

5. DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided for in the accounts on straight line method at the rates approved by the Board of Directors. Depreciation includes amortisation of lease-hold land. Wooden partitions and temporary structures purchase/erection. All movable assets whose written down value at the beginning of the year and purchases made during the year of value less than As. 10000/- are fully provided as depreciation in the revenue account in that financial year. The rates at which the depreciation has been provided are higher than those provided under Schedule-XIV to the Companies Act and are stated as under :-

Name of the Assets Rate of Rate of Depreciation Depreciation as adopted by as provided corporation in Sch. XIV

Furniture and Fittings 10% 6.33% Weigh Bridges 10% 4.75% Typewriters, Machines, Fans 12.5% 4.75% and Office Equipment and AC Vehicles 20% 9.50% Computers 20% 16.21% Lease-hold Land As per lease agreement Electrical Installation 10% 1.63% excluding fans water Supply, Sewerage and 10% 1.63% Drainage Road and Culverts 2.5% 1.63% Buildings and Flats 2.5% 1.63% Residential Flats (Ready Built) 5% 1.63% 100% for 100% for Moveable assets costing assets upto Rs. 5000 Rs. 10000/- each or less

6. INVESTMENTS

Long term investments are stated at cost. Decline in value of Long-term investments is recognised, if considered other than temporary.

7. SUNDRY DEBTORS

(a) Sundry Debtors include net claims recoverable.

(b) (i) Claims relating to shortages/damages are accounted on the basis of survey reports.

(ii) Doubtful claims are taken to claims suspense account and are credited to Profit & Loss Account on realisation.

8. RATE OF EXCHANGE

(a) Transactions with Rupee payment countries in respect of non-convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions and accordingly included in expenditure and earnings in foreign currency.

(b) Amounts recoverable (excepting those where realisability is uncertain) and payable in foreign currency as at the close of the year are accounted for at the exchange rate ruling at the year end or Forward Contract rate, as the case may be. The gain/loss is recognised in the Profit and Loss A/C.

(c) Liability in foreign currency relating to acquisition of fixed assets is converted at the rate of exchange ruling at the year end. The difference in exchange is adjusted in the cost of the assets.

(d) Pay and allowances in respect of foreign offices are accounted for at the exchange as applicable to the Indian Embassy staff and the difference between this rate and the average rate of exchange of the preceding month is charged to "Loss in Exchange". Other expenses & Fixed assets are accounted for at the average rate of exchange of the preceding month. However current assets and liabilities outstanding at the end of the year are converted at the rate of exchange ruling at the year end

9. SELF INSURANCE

Insurance includes self-insurance. The surplus on self insurance represent the book adjustments for certain types of risks undertaken by the Corporation. An amount equivalent to surplus minus average income-tax for the year on surplus is carried to self-insurance reserve account.

10. GRATUITY

Gratuity is being accounted for provisionally in the accounts on the basis of death-cum-retirement Policy obtained by trustees of gratuity fund from the Life Insurance Corporation of India and balance is adjusted as and when the actuarial valuation is made by the Life Insurance Corporation. Additional liability for gratuity in the case of resignations, retirements, termination of services and death is being accounted for as and when settled by LIC.

11. PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF STOCKS

Physical verification of stocks is undertaken once a year generally in February/March and stock balances are arrived at after necessary adjustments till the end of the year Handling losses or shortages after 31st March, if any, are accounted for as and when they arise. The stocks as physically verified are adopted as closing stocks and shortages/excesses are absorbed. However, in respect of imported metal stocks, the counting of pieces is done 100% but the weighment is done for 10% of the stocks. to arrive at the derived verified stocks as on 31st March.

12. VALUATION OF STOCKS

Inventories including Goods-in-Transit are valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 1st April of subsequent year.

(a) EXPORTS:

Cost of export stocks is arrived at after including all expenses incurred upto the point at which the stocks are lying. Similarly the realisable value is derived by deducting from the market price the expenses to be incurred from that point to the stage where they are sold.

MINERAL ORES

In respect of ores, the realisable value is worked out at the minimum of the Fe/Mn contents of the grade of ore as per export contract and is compared with the weighted average cost at weighted average Fe/Mn contents/weighted average moisture contents of the ore.

DE-OILED CAKE/DORB

The cost of DE-oiled cake/DOAB is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of the finished products and is compared with (i) price realised upto 31st March/to be realised on or after 1st April of the subsequent year for the the stock committed to be sold by 31st March (ii) uncommitted stocks at the price prevailing on 1st April of the subsequent year.

(b) IMPORTS:

The cost of stocks of imported commodities is arrived at by working out the regional weighted average cost of the remaining stock after including all expenses incurred upto the point at which they are lying and is compared with

(i) Price realised upto 31st March for the stocks committed to be sold by that date.

(ii) Uncommitted stocks at the price prevailing on 1st April of the subsequent year;

Stocks of Diamonds, Emeralds and Precious Stones are valued at cost as market price is unascertainable.

(i). Cost of Soya Oil Solvent oil/Rice bran oil is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of finished products and is compared with:

(i) Price realised upto 31st March/to be realised on or after 1st April of the subsequent year for the stocks committed to be sold by 31st March:

(ii) Non-committed stocks at the price prevailing on 1st April of the subsequent year;

II. Soya seed and Rice paddy is valued at lower of the regional weighted average cost or realisable value as on 1st April of subsequent year.

III. Packing material is valued at the realisable value as on 1st April of the subsequent year.

IV. Sludge/husk being insignificant, are not assigned any value.

(d) Stocks given on loan/stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the company, till adjustments.

13. Fixed Deposit receipt duly endorsed in favour of the Corporation and Bank Guarantees received towards security deposits are not reflected in the accounts.

14. EXHIBITIONS AND FAIRS

The cost of samples and other items acquired for various exhibitions and fairs in India or abroad are charged to revenue in the year in which it is incurred.

15. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS

Expenditure/income relating to previous years is netted and the balance at the end of the year in such account is transferred to Trading, Profit & Loss Account, under the head "Prior Period Adjustment Account".

Mar 31, 1995

PURCHASES AND SALES

a) Purchases and Sales are booked Where the Corporation or its authorised party has entered into a Purchase/Sales Contract/agreement directly with the sellers/buyers on performance of the contract either wholly or partly.

(b) Purchases/Sales include transactions/shipments where export L/Cs are assigned in favour of Business Associates or where shipping documents marked "Account MMTC" are received and accepted by the Corporation.

(c) Purchases and Sales include procurement/ export of canalised items made on behalf of the Corporation by the parties directly

(d) Purchases/Sales include exports made by Business Associates etc against Counter Trade arrangements for imports.

(e) Purchases/Sales also include Agency sales/Third Party sales/Off-shore Sales/ Work Contract payments and receipts.

(f) In case of fertilizers imported on behalf of the Govt., purchases include cost plus transit interest. Sales are accounted for on FOB/C&F cost plus fixed service charges and bank charges.

(g) Purchases include goods imported on approval basis. Unsold stocks in respect of such item ate returnable at the Corporation's option

(i) Purchases include net surplus transferred to the -Govt. of India/Government Undertakings. It also includes sales tax and development incentives/ prospecting grants allowed to iron ore suppliers.

(j) Pending finalisation of agreements/disputes Or receipt of final bills, purchases/sales and certain other expenses, despatch/demurrage etc., have been accounted for on provisional basis.

(k) In respect of some commodities the purchases are booked based on sale value less Service charges.

(l) Purchases and Sales include exports of finished goods on "No Profit No Loss" basis.

(m) Purchases/Sales include goods received for sale on consignment basis.

2. REVENUE RECOGNITION - ON CASH BASIS

The following are booked on cash basis

a) Cash assistance, cash subsidy, excluding Subsidy on fertilizer which is accounted for on account basis export subsidy, tax credit, premium on exim scrip/REP licence/additional licences, decretal/contested dues and interest thereon, if any, interest on overdue recoverables where its realisability is not certain

(h) Claims for liquidated damages on suppliers/ underwriters, customs duty on goods in bonded warehouses refund of customs duty no account of survey shortage, Despatch/ Demurrage at load port with suppliers ana at discharge port with customers in respect of Fertilizers sugar and refund of Income-tax/Sales-tax and interest thereon

3. Prepaid expenses upto Rs. 1000/- in each case are charged to revenue Similarly, deposits upto Rs 1000/- with Govt. Departments, Statutory Corporations, Electricity Boards and Local Bodies are charged to Revenue

4. FIXED ASSETS

All fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation.

5. DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided for in the accounts On straight line method at the rates approved by the Board of Directors. Depreciation includes amortisation of lease-hold land. Wooden partitions and temporary structures ate depreciated fully in the year of purchase/erection. All movable assets whose written down value at the beginning of the year and purchases made during the year of value less than Rs. 10000/- are fully provided as depreciation in the revenue account in that financial year. The rates at which the depreciation has been provided are higher than those provided under Schedule-XIV to the Companies Act and are stated as under :-

----------------------------------------------------------- Name of the Assets Rate of Depreciation as adopted by Corporation ----------------------------------------------------------- Furniture and Fittings 10% Weigh Bridges 10% Typewriters, Machines, Fans 12.5% and Office Equipment and AC Vehicles 20% Computers 20% Lease-hold Land As per lease agreement Electrical Installation 10% excluding fans Water Supply, Sewerage and 10% Drainage Roads and Culverts 2 1/2% Buildings and Flats 2 1/2% Residential Flats [Ready Built] 5% 100% for moveable assets upto Rs. 10000/- each. -----------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------- Name of the Assets Rate of Depreciation as provided in Sch. XIV ----------------------------------------------------------- Furniture and Fittings 6.33% Weigh Bridges 4.75% Typewriters, Machines, Fans 4.75% and Office Equipment and AC Vehicles 9.50% Computers 16.21% Lease-hold Land As per lease agreement Electrical Installation 1.63% excluding fans Water Supply, Sewerage and 1.63% Drainage Roads and Culverts 1.63% Buildings and Flats 1.63% Residential Flats [Ready Built] 1.63% 100% for assets costing Rs.5000 or less. -----------------------------------------------------------

6. INVESTMENTS

Investments are valued at cost.

7. SUNDRY DEBTORS

(a) Sundry Debtors include net claims recoverable.

(b) (i) Claims relating to shortages/damages are accounted on the basis of survey reports.

(ii) Doubtful claims are taken to claims suspense account and are credited to Profit & Loss Account on realisation.

8. RATE OF EXCHANGE

(c) Liability in foreign currency relating to acquisition of fixed assets in converted at the rate of exchange ruling at the year end. The difference in exchange is adjusted in the cost of the assets.

(d) Pay and allowances in respect of foreign offices are accounted for at the exchange rate as applicable to the Indian Embassy staff. Other expenses, Fixed/current assets and liabilities are accounted for at the average rate of exchange of the preceding month. However current assets and liabilities outstanding at the end of the year are converted at the rate of exchange ruling at the year end.

9. SELF INSURANCE

Insurance includes self-insurance. The surplus on self-insurance represent the book adjustments for certain types undertaken by the Corporation. An amount equivalent to surplus minus average income-tax for the year on surplus is earned to self-insurance reserve account.

10. GRATUITY

11. PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF STOCKS

Physical verification of stocks is undertaken once a year generally in February/March and stock balances are arrived at after necessary adjustments till the end of the year. Handling losses or shortages after 31st March, if any, are accounted for as and when they arise. The stocks as physically verified are adopted as closing stocks and shortages/excesses are absorbed. However, in respect of imported metal stocks, the counting of pieces is done 100% but the weighment is done for 10% of the stocks to arrive at the derived verified stocks as on 31st March.

VALUATION OF STOCKS

Stocks of the Corporation are valued at lower of the cost or real realisable value as on 1st April of subsequent year.

(a) EXPORTS :

MINERAL ORES :-

In respect of ores, the realisable value is worked out at the minimum if the Fe/Mn contents of the grade of ore as per export contract and is compared with the weighted average Fe/Mn contents/weighted average moisture contents of the ore.

DE-OILED CAKE/DORB

The cost of DE-oiled cake/DORB is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material approportioned in the ratio of realisable value of the finished products and is compared with (i) price realised upto 31st March/to be realised on or after 1st April of the subsequent year for the stock committed to be sold by 31st March (ii) uncommitted stocks at the price prevailing on 1st April of the subsequent year.

(b) IMPORTS

The cost of stocks of imported commodities is arrived at by working out the regional weighted average cost of the remaining stock after including at expenses incurred upto the point at which they are lying and is compared with :

(i) Price realised upto 31st March for the stocks committed to be sold by that date.

(ii) Uncommitted stocks at the price prevailing on 1st April of the subsequent year.

Stocks of Diamonds, Emeralds and Precious Stones are valued at cost as market price is unascertainable.

1. Cost of Soya Oil Solvent oil/Rice brain oil is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material approportioned in the ratio of realisable value of finished products and is compared with :

i) Price realised upto 31st March/to be realised on or after 1st April of the subsequent year for the stocks committed to be sold by 31st March.

ii) Non-committed stocks at the price prevailing on 1st April of the subsequent year.

II. Soya seed and Rice paddy is valued at lower of the regional weighted average cost or realisable value as of 1st April of subsequent year.

III. Packing material is valued at the realisation value as on 1st April of the subsequent year.

IV. Sludge/husk being insignificant, are not assigned any value.

(d) Stocks given on loan/stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the Company, till adjustments.

13. Fixed Deposit receipt only endorsed in favour of the Corporation and Bank Guarantees received towards security deposits are not reflected in the accounts.

14. EXHIBITIONS AND FAIRS

The cost of samples and other items acquired for various exhibitions and fairs in India or abroad are charged to revenue in the year to which it is incurred.

15. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS

Mar 31, 1994

1. PURCHASES AND SALES

(a) Purchases and Sales are booked where the Corporation or its authorised party has entered into a Purchase/Sales Contract/ agreement directly with the sellers/buyers on performance of the contract either wholly or partly.

(b) Purchases/Sales include transactions/ shipments where export UCs are assigned in favour of Business Associates or where shipping documents marked "Account MMTC" are received and accepted by the Corporation.

(c) Purchases and Sales include procurement/ export of canalised items made on behalf of the Corporation by the parties directly.

(d) Purchases/Sales include exports made by Business Associates etc. against Counter Trade arrangements for imports.

(e) Purchases/Sales also include Agency sales/ Third Party sales/off-shore Sales/Work Contract payments and receipts.

(f) In case of fertilizers imported on behalf of the Govt. purchases include cost plus transit interest. Sales are accounted for on FOB/C&F cost plus fixed service charges and bank charges.

(g) Purchases include goods imported on approval basis. Unsold stocks in respect of such items are returnable at the Corporation's option.

(i) Purchases include net surplus transferred to the Govt. of India/Government Undertakings. It also includes sales tax and development incentives/prospecting grants allowed to iron ore suppliers.

j) Pending finalisation of agreements/disputes or receipt of final bills, purchases/sales and certain other expenses, despatch/demurrage etc., have been accounted for on provisional basis.

(k) In respect of some commodities, the purchases are booked based on sale value less service charges.

(l) Purchases and Sales include exports of finished goods on "No Profit No Loss" basis.

(m) Purchases/Sales include goods sold on consignment basis.

2. REVENUE RECOGNITION-ON CASH BASIS

The following are booked on cash basis:-

(a) Cash assistance, cash subsidy, export subsidy, tax credit, premium on exim scrip/ REP licences/additional licences, decretal/ contested dues and interest thereon, if any, interest on overdue recoverables where its realisability is not certain.

(b) Claims for liquidated damages on suppliers/ underwriters, customs duty on goods in bonded warehouses, refund of customs duty on account of survey shortage, Despatch/ Demurrage at loadport with suppliers in respect of Fertilizers and refund of Income tax/Sales-tax and interest thereon.

3. Prepaid expenses upto Rs. 1000/- in each case are charged to revenue. Similarly, deposits upto Rs. 1000/- with Govt. Departments, Statutory Corporations, Electricity Boards and Local Bodies are charged to Revenue.

4. FIXED ASSETS

All fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation.

5. DEPRECIATION

Depreciation is provided for in the accounts on straight line method at the rates approved by the Board of Directors. Depreciation includes amortisation of leasehold land. Wooden partitions and temporary structures are depreciated fully in the year of purchase/erection. All movable assets whose written down value at the beginning of the year and purchases made during the year of value less than Rs. 10000/- are fully provided as depreciation in the revenue account in that financial year. The rates at which the depreciation has been provided are higher than those provided under Schedule XlV to the Companies Act and are stated as under:- ------------------------------------------------------------------ Name of the Assets Rate of Rate of Depreciation Depreciation as adopted by as provided Corporation in Sch. XIV ------------------------------------------------------------------

Furniture and Fittings 10% 6.33% Weigh Bridges 10% 4.75% Typewriters, Machines, Fans, 12 1/2% 4.75% Office Equipment and AC vehicles 20% 9.50% computers 20% 16.21% Lease-hold Land As per lease agreement Electrical installation 10% 1.63% excluding fans Water Supply, sewerage 10% 1.63% and Drainage Roads and culverts 2 1/2% 1.63% Buildings and Flats 2-1/2% 1.63% Residential Flats (Ready Built) 5% 1.63% 100% for 100% for moveable assets assets costing upto Rs. 10000/- Rs. 5000 or each less ------------------------------------------------------------------

6. INVESTMENT

Investments are valued at cost.

7. SUNDRY DEBTORS

(a) Sundry Debtors include net claims recoverable.

(b) (i) Claims relating to shortages/damages are accounted for on the basis of survey reports.

(ii) Doubtful claims are taken to claims suspense account and are credited to Profit & Loss Account on realisation.

8. RATE OF EXCHANGE

(d) Pay and allowance in respect of foreign offices are accounted for at the exchange rate as applicable to the Indian Embassy staff. Other expenses, Fixed/Current assets and liabilities are accounted for at the average rate of exchange of the preceding month. However, current assets and liabilities outstanding at the end of the year are converted at the rate of exchange ruling at the year end.

9. SELF INSURANCE

Insurance includes self-insurance. The surplus on self-insurance represent the book adjustments for certain types of risks undertaken by the Corporation. An amount equivalent to surplus minus average incometax for the year on surplus is carried to self-insurance reserve account.

10. GRATUITY

Gratuity is being accounted for provisionally in the accounts on the basis of death-cum- retirement Policy obtained by trustees of gratuity fund from the Life Insurance Corporation of India and balance is adjusted as and when the actuarial valuation is made by the Life Insurance Corporation. Additional liability for gratuity in the case of resignations, retirements, termination of services and death is being accounted for as and when settled by LIC.

11. PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF STOCKS

However; in respect of imported metal stocks, the counting of pieces is done 100% but the weighment is done for 10% of the stocks to arrive at the derived verified stocks as on 31st March.

12. VALUATION OF STOCKS

Stocks of the Corporation are valued at lower of the cost or realisable value as on 1st April of subsequent year.

(a) EXPORTS:

Cost of exports stocks is arrived at after including all expenses incurred upto the point at which the stocks are lying. Similarly the realisable value is derived by deducting from the market price the expenses to be incurred from that point to the stage where they are sold.

MINERAL ORES:-

DE-OILIED CAKE/DORB

The cost of DE-oiled cake/DORB is arnvectat by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of the finished products and is compared with (i) price realised upto 31st March/ to be realised on or after 1st April of the subsequent year for the stock committed to be sold by 31st March (ii) uncommitted stocks at the price prevailing on 1 st April of the subsequent year.

(b) IMPORTS:

(i) Price realised upto 31st March for the stocks committed to be sold by that date.

(ii) Uncommitted stocks at the price prevailing on 1 St April of the subsequent year,

Stocks of Diamonds, Emeralds and Precious Stones are valued at cost as market price is unascertainable.

I. Cost of Soya Oil Solvent oil/Rice bran oil is arrived at by working out the yearly weighted average cost of the raw material apportioned in the ratio of realisable value of finished products and is compared with:

i) Price realised upto 31St March/to be realised on or after 1st April of the subsequent year for the stocks committed to be sold by 31 St March;

ii) Non-committed stocks at the price prevailing on 1st April of the subsequent year;

II. Soya seed and Rice paddy is valued at lower of the regional weighted average cost or realisable value as on 1st April of subsequent year.

III. Packing material is valued at the realisable value as on 1st, April of the Subsequent year.

IV. Sludge/husk being insignificant are not assigned any value.

(d) Stocks given on loan/stocks with fabricators are taken as the stocks of the Company, till adjustments,

13. Fixed Deposit receipts duly endorsed in favour of the Corporation and Bank Guarantees received towards security deposits are not reflected in the accounts,

14. EXHIBITIONS AND FAIRS

The cost of samples and other items acquired for various exhibitions and fairs in India or abroad are charged to revenue in the year in which it is incurred.

15. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS

Mar 31, 1993

Purchases and Sales: Purchases and Sales are booked where the Corporation or its authorised party has entered into a Purchase/Sales Contract/agreement directly with the sellers/buyers on performance of the contract, either wholly or partly.

Purchases/Sales include transactions/shipments where export L/Cs are assigned in favour of Business Associates or where shipping documents marked Account MMTC are received and accepted by the Corporation.

Purchases and Sales include procurement/export of canalised items made on behalf of the Corporation by the parties directly.

Purchases/Sales include exports made by business associates etc. against Counter Trade arrangements for imports.

Purchases/Sales also include Agency sales/ Third Party sales/off shore Sales/Work Contract payments and receipts.

In case of fertilizers imported on behalf of the Govt., purchases include cost plus transit interest. Sales are accounted for on FOB/C&F cost plus fixed service charges and bank charges.

Purchases include goods imported on approval basis. Unsold stocks in respect of such items are returnable at the Corporation's option.

Sales of finished products under duty exemption/duty drawback scheme include sale where either the export documents are in the name of the Corporation and/or the sale proceeds are credited to the Corporation's account.

Purchases include net surplus transferred to the Govt.of India/Government Undertakings. It also includes sales tax and development incentives/prospecting grants allowed to iron ore suppliers.

Pending finalisation of agreements/disputes or receipt of final bills, purchases/sales and certain other expenses, despatch/demurrage etc., have been accounted for on provisional basis.

In respect of some commodities, the purchases are booked, based on sales value, less service charges.

Purchases and Sales include exports of finished goods on "No Profit No Loss" basis.

DEPRECIATION: Depreciation is provided for in the accounts on straight line method, at the rates approved by the Board of Directors. Depreciation includes amortisation of lease-hold land. Wooden partitions and temporary structures are depreciated fully in the year of purchase/erection. All movable assets whose written down value at the beginning of the year and purchases made during the year of value less than Rs. 10000/- are fully provided as depreciation in the which the depreciation has been provided are higher than those provided under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act and are stated as under:-

----------------------------------------------------------------- Name of the Assets Rate of Rate of Depreciation Depreciation as adopted by as provided the Corporation in Sch.XIV ------------------------------------------------------------------ Furniture and Fittings 10% 3.34% Weigh Bridges 10% 5.15% Typewriters,Machines,Fans, 12.5% 5.15% Office Equipment and AC Vehicles 20% 7.07% Computers 20% 16.21% Lease-hold Land As per lease agreement Electrical Installations 10% 1.63% (excluding fans) Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage 10% 1.63% Roads and Culverts 2-1/2% 1.63% Buildings and Flats 2-1/2% 1.63% Residential Flats (Ready-built) 5% 1.63% ------------------------------------------------------------------ RATE OF EXCHANGE Transactions with Rupee payment countries in respect of non- convertible Indian currency are being treated as foreign exchange transactions and accordingly included in expenditure and earnings in foreign currency.

Amounts recoverable and payable as at the close of the year in foreign currency are accounted for at the current rate of exchange prevailing on 31st March.

Foreign currency transactions in respect of foreign offices are translated at the rate of exchange as applicable for Indian Embassy staff, except that current assets and liabilities as on 31st March have been converted at the rate of exchange prevailing on that date.

Mar 31, 1992

Purchases and Sales: Purchases and Sales are booked where the Corporation or its authorised party has entered into a Purchase/Sales Contract/agreement directly with the sellers/buyers on performance of the contract, either wholly or partly.