Mar 31, 2023
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Indian Accounting Standards
(referred to as "Ind AS") as notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 read
with Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 (as amended from time to time) and presentation
requirements of Division II of Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013, (Ind AS compliant Schedule III), as
applicable to the standalone financial statement.
These financial statements have been prepared in Indian Rupee which is also the functional currency of the
Company and all values are rounded to the Lakhs, except when otherwise indicated. These financial
statements have been prepared on historical cost basis, except for certain financial assets and liabilities
which are measured at fair value or amortised cost at the end of each reporting period, as explained in the
accounting policies below.
The preparation of the Company''s standalone financial statements requires management to make
judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets
and liabilities, and the accompanying disclosures, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Uncertainty
about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the
carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected in future periods.
Critical accounting estimates
Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be
available against which the same can be utilised. Significant management judgement is required
to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognised, based upon the likely
timing and the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies.
II. Provisions and Contingent Liability
The timing of recognition and quantification of the liability (including litigations) requires the
application of judgement to existing facts and circumstances, which can be subject to change. The
carrying amounts of provisions and liabilities are reviewed regularly and revised to take account of
changing facts and circumstances.
The Company presents assets and liabilities in the standalone balance sheet based on current/ non¬
current classification.
An asset is treated as current when it is:
I. "Expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operating cycle,"
II. Held primarily for the purpose of trading,
III. Expected to be realised within twelve months after the reporting period, or
IV. Cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at
least twelve months after the reporting period
All other assets are classified as non-current.
A liability is current when:
I. It is expected to be settled in the company''s normal operating cycle;
II. It is held primarily for the purpose of being traded;
III. It is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting date; or
IV. The company does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least
twelve months after the reporting date. Terms of a liability that could, at the option of the
counterparty, result in its settlement by the issue of equity instruments do not affect its
classification.
All other liabilities are classified as non-current.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non current assets and liabilities.
Operating cycle is the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash or
cash equivalents. The company has taken Operating cycle to be twelve months.
The Company measures financial instruments, such as, Investments at fair value at each balance sheet
date using valuation techniques. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair
value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the
liability takes place either
a) In the principal market for the asset or liability, or
b) In the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or
The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible by the Company. The fair value of an
asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the
asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.
A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant''s ability to
generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market
participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use.
The Company uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient
data are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising
the use of unobservable inputs.
All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the standalone financial statements
are categorised within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is
significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:
Level 1 - Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement is directly or indirectly observable
Level 3 - Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value
measurement is unobservable For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the standalone financial
statements on a recurring basis, the Company determines whether transfers have occurred between levels
in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair
value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.
For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the standalone financial statements on a recurring basis,
the Company determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing
categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole)
at the end of each reporting period.
For the purpose of fair value disclosures, the Company has determined classes of assets and liabilities on
the basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the asset or liability and the level of the fair value
hierarchy as explained above.
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated
impairment losses, if any. The cost comprises purchase price, borrowing costs if capitalization criteria are
met, directly attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for the intended use and initial
estimate of decommissioning, restoring and similar liabilities. Any trade discounts and rebates are
deducted in arriving at the purchase price. Such cost includes the cost of replacing part of the plant and
equipment. When significant parts of plant and equipment are required to be replaced at intervals, the
Company depreciates them separately based on their specific useful lives. Likewise, when a major
inspection is performed, its cost is recognised in the carrying amount of the plant and equipment as a
replacement if the recognition criteria are satisfied. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognised
in profit or loss as incurred.
Gains or losses arising from derecognition of Property, plant and equipment are measured as the difference
between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in the
statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognized.
Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. The cost of intangible
assets acquired in a business combination is their fair value at the date of acquisition. Following initial
recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated
impairment losses. The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as either finite or indefinite. Intangible
assets with finite lives are amortised over the useful economic life and assessed for impairment whenever
there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortisation period and the
amortisation method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at least at the end of each
reporting period with the affect of any change in the estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis.
Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern of consumption of future economic benefits
embodied in the asset are considered to modify the amortisation period or method, as appropriate, and
are treated as changes in accounting estimates. The amortisation expense on intangible assets with finite
lives is recognised in the statement of profit and loss unless such expenditure forms part of carrying value
of another asset.
Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between
the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in the statement of
profit and loss when the asset is derecognized.
Depreciation on Property, plant and equipment is provided on the straight-line basis over the useful lives of
assets specified in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013
Software being intangible asset is amortised on straight-line basis over a period of 4 years.
The residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are
reviewed at each financial year end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate. The amortization period and
the amortization method are reviewed at least at each financial year end.
"The impairment provisions for Financial Assets are based on assumptions about risk of default and
expected cash loss rates. The Company uses judgement in making these assumptions and selecting the
inputs to the impairment calculation, based on Company''s past history, existing market conditions as well
as forward looking estimates at the end of each reporting period."
In case of non-financial assets, assessment of impairment indicators involves consideration of future risks.
Further, the company estimates asset''s recoverable amount, which is higher of an asset''s or Cash
Generating Units (CGU''s) fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use.
In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using pre¬
tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific
to the asset. In determining fair value less costs of disposal, recent market transactions are taken into
account, if no such transactions can be identified, an appropriate valuation model is used.
The Company derives revenues primarily from IT services comprising software development and related
services, and trading in commodities.
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.
Contract balances
i. Trade receivables
The amounts billed on customer for work performed and are unconditionally due for payment i.e. only
passage of time is required before payment falls due, are disclosed in the balance sheet as trade
receivables.
A contract liability is the obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the Company has
received consideration or is due from the customer. If a customer pays consideration before the Company
transfers goods or services to the customer, a contract liability is recognised when the payment is made or
the payment is due (whichever is earlier).
Contract liabilities are recognised as revenue when the Company performs under the contract.
Interest income from a financial assets is recognised using effective interest rate method
Dividend
Dividend income is recognised when the Company''s right to receive the payment is established, which is
generally when shareholders approve the dividend.
Tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. The tax currently payable is based on taxable
profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the standalone statement of profit and
loss because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it
further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The Company''s liability for current tax is
calculated using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of
the reporting period.
Current income tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss
(either in other comprehensive income or in equity). Current tax items are recognised in correlation to the
underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity. Management periodically evaluates positions taken
in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation
and establishes provisions where appropriate.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences between the tax bases of
assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date.
"Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences, except:"
i. When the deferred tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in
a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither
the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss.
ii. In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiary and interests
in joint ventures, when the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and
it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, the carry forward of unused tax
credits and any unused tax losses. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that
taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry forward of
unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised, except:
i. When the deferred tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the initial
recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the
time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss.
ii. In respect of deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries,
associates and interests in joint ventures, deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that
it is probable that the temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable profit
will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent
that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred
tax asset to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each reporting date and are
recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax
asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when
the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or
substantively enacted at the reporting date.
Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss (either in
other comprehensive income or in equity). Deferred tax items are recognised in correlation to the
underlying transaction either in OCI or directly in equity.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current
tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the
same taxation authority.
"All other acquired tax benefits realised are recognised in profit or loss."
Basic earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity share
holders of the Company by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.
The weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period is adjusted for events such
as fresh issue, bonus issue that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without a
corresponding change in resources.
Diluted earnings per equity share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity shares
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. Potential equity shares are deemed to be
dilutive only if their conversion to equity shares would decrease the net profit per share from continuing
ordinary operations. Potential dilutive equity shares are deemed to be converted as at the beginning of the
period, unless they have been issued at a later date. Dilutive potential equity shares are determined
independently for each period presented.
Where the Company is lessee
The Company applies a single recognition and measurement approach for all leases, except for short-term
leases and leases of low-value assets. The Company recognises lease liabilities to make lease payments
and right-of-use assets representing the right to use the underlying assets.
"The Company recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement date of the lease (i.e., the date the
underlying asset is available for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any accumulated
depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of
right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognised, initial direct costs incurred, and
lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. Right-
of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the
estimated useful lives of the assets.
The right-of-use assets are also subject to impairment."
At the commencement date of the lease, the company recognises lease liabilities measured at the
present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term. The lease payments include fixed
payments (including in substance fixed payments) less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease
payments that depend on an index or a rate, and amounts expected to be paid under residual value
guarantees. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain
to be exercised by the Company and payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term
reflects the Company exercising the option to terminate. Variable lease payments that do not depend
on an index or a rate are recognised as expenses (unless they are incurred to produce inventories) in
the period in which the event or condition that triggers the payment occurs.
In calculating the present value of lease payments, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate at
the lease commencement date because the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily
determinable. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the
accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of
lease liabilities is remeasured if there is a modification, a change in the lease term, a change in the lease
payments (e.g., changes to future payments resulting from a change in an index or rate used to
determine such lease payments) or a change in the assessment of an option to purchase the
underlying asset
The Company applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to its short-term leases (i.e., those
leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement date and do not contain a
purchase option). It also applies the lease of low-value assets recognition exemption to leases of office
equipment that are considered to be low value. Lease payments on short-term leases and leases of
low-value assets are recognised as expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The Company''s financial statements are presented in Indian Rupee, which is also the Company''s functional
currency.
In preparing the financial statements, transactions in the currencies other than the Company''s functional
currency are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the date of transaction. At the end of each
reporting period, monetary items denominated in the foreign currencies are re-translated at the rates
prevailing at the end of the reporting period. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are
denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the date when the fair value
was determined. Non-monetary items are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not
retranslated.
Exchange differences arising on the retranslation or settlement of other monetary items are included in the
statement of profit and loss for the period.
Cash and cash equivalent in the balance sheet comprise cash at banks and on hand and short-term
deposits with an original maturity of three months or less, which are subject to an insignificant risk of
changes in value. For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of
cash and short-term deposits, as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts as they are considered
an integral part of the Company''s cash management.
Gratuity liability is a defined benefit obligation and is provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation on
Projected Unit Credit Method made at the end of the financial year. Actuarial gains and losses for both
defined benefit plans are recognized in full in the period in which they occur in the statement of OCI.
Re-measurements, comprising of actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the asset ceiling, excluding
amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability and the return on plan assets (excluding
amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability), are recognised immediately in the
standalone balance sheet with a corresponding debit or credit to retained earnings through OCI in the
period in which they occur. Re-measurements are not reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods.
"Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset. Past
service costs are recognised in profit or loss on the earlier of:"
⢠The date of the plan amendment or curtailment,
⢠The date that the Company recognises related restructuring costs
The Company recognizes termination benefit as a liability and an expense when the Company has a
present obligation as a result of past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying
economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the
amount of the obligation. If the termination benefits fall due more than 12 months after the balance sheet
date, they are measured at present value of future cash flows using the discount rate determined by
reference to market yields at the balance sheet date on government bonds.
Compensated Absences
The Company treats accumulated leave expected to be carried forward beyond twelve months, as long¬
term employee benefit for measurement purposes. Such long-term compensated advances are provided
for based on the actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method at the year-end.
Remeasurement gains/losses on defined benefit plans are immediately taken to the Statement of Profit &
Loss and are not deferred.
Mar 31, 2015
Northgate Com Tech Limited ("the CompanyÂ) was incorporated as
Northgate Com Tech Private Limited on 28 May 2010. The name of the
Company was subsequently changed to Northgate Com Tech Limited on 15
June 2011. The Company together with its subsidiaries are collectively
referred to as "the GroupÂ. The Group primarily is in the business of
online advertising through web exchanges and out of home advertising.
Pursuant to the Approved Scheme, the following companies became
subsidiaries and step down subsidiaries, as the case may be, of the
Company with effect from 1 April 2011.
Name of the Company Country of Percentage of Holding as at
incorPoration
31 March 2015 31 March 2014
Subsidiaries (held
directly)
Northgate Investments Singapore 100% 100%
Pte Limited
Adgog UK Limited United Kingdom 100% 100%
Subsidiaries (held
indirectly)
Globe7 Pte Limited Singapore 100% 100%
Social Media India India 100% 100%
Limited
Globe7 HK Limited * Hong Kong 100% 100%
* Filed petition for winding up on 21 March 2012
a) Basis ofpreparation of consolidated financials statements
The consolidated financial statements of the Company and its
subsidiaries (together the 'Group') have been prepared in accordance
with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian
GAAP) to comply with the Accounting Standards specified under Section
133 of the Companies Act, 2013, read with Rule 7 of the Companies
(Accounts) Rules, 2014 and the relevant provisions of the Companies
Act, 2013 (Âthe 2013 ActÂ)/Companies Act, 1956 ("the Act 1956Â),
as applicable. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared
on accrual basis under the historical cost convention. The accounting
policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are
consistent with those followed in the previous year.
b) Use of estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity
with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent liabilities on the date of the consolidated financial
statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the year.
Actual results could differ from these estimates. Any revision to
accounting estimates is recognised prospectively in the current and
future periods.
c) Principles of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements
of Northgate Com Tech Limited, the parent company and all of its
subsidiaries and step-down subsidiaries as mentioned in overview,
(collectively referred to as "the GroupÂ), in which the Company has
more than one- half of the voting power of an enterprise or where the
Company controls the composition of the board of directors.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the
following basis:
The financial statements of the parent company and the subsidiaries
have been combined on a line-by-line basis by adding together the book
values of like items of assets, liabilities, income and expenses after
eliminating intra-group balances / transactions and resulting
unrealised profits in full. Unrealised losses resulting from
intra-group transactions have also been eliminated in full. The amounts
shown in respect of reserves comprise the amount of the relevant
reserves as per the balance sheet of the parent company and its share
in the post-acquisition increase in the relevant reserves of the
subsidiaries.
The excess / deficit of cost to the parent company of its investment in
the subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates over its portion of
equity at the respective dates on which investment in such entities
were made is recognised in the financial statements as goodwill /
capital reserve. The parent company's portion of equity in such
entities is determined on the basis of the book values of assets and
liabilities as per the financial statements of such entities as on the
date of investment and if not available, the financial statements for
the immediately preceding period adjusted for the effects of
significant transactions, up to the date of investment. The
consolidated financial statements are presented, to the extent
possible, in the same format as that adopted by the parent company for
its separate financial statements.
The consolidated financial statements are prepared using uniform
accounting policies for like transactions and other events in similar
circumstances.
Change in Group's ownership interest in a subsidiary, without the loss
control is accounted for as an equity transaction (i.e. a transaction
with owners in their capacity as owners) and the carrying amounts of
the controlling and minority interests are adjusted to reflect the
changes in the relative interests in the subsidiary. Any difference
between (i) the amounts by which the non- controlling interests are
adjusted and (ii) the consideration paid or received is recognised
directly in equity and attributed to the owners of the Company. The
associated cash flows are classified as financing activities.
d) Cashflow statement
Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby net profit
before tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of non-cash
nature, any deferrals, or accruals of past or future operating cash
receipts or payments and item of expenses associated with investing or
financing cash flows. The cash flows from operating, investing and
financing activities of the Company are segregated.
e) Revenue recognition
Online advertisement revenues are generated from several offerings
including the display of graphical advertisements ("CPMÂ) and the
display of text based links to an advertiser's website, from which
leads are secured by advertisers (i.e., when an internet user provides
a name, address or other information for a sales follow-up by the
advertiser) or a sale is secured by the advertiser for their products
or services (i.e., when an internet user makes a purchase through the
advertisement displayed or other defined actions on the part of an
internet user) ("CPAÂ).
Group's revenues are derived principally from CPM on the Internet.
Revenue from these services are recognised as "impressions are
delivered at the rate agreed with the advertiser. An "impression is
delivered when an advertisement appears in pages viewed by users.
Group recognises revenues from CPA, based on the specified number of
defined actions resulting from the advertisement, i.e., lead
generation, sale or other specifically defined action, during a
specified period of time, at the agreed rate with the advertiser.
In addition to delivering CPM advertising on the Group's websites,
Group also generates revenues from CPM and CPA on other publisher
websites. The Group pays these publishers for the revenues generated
from the display of these advertisements on their websites. These
payments are called traffic acquisition costs ("TACÂ). The revenues
derived from these arrangements that involve traffic supplied by other
publishers are reported gross of the payment to them. These revenues
are reported gross due to the fact that Group is the primary obligor to
the advertisers who are the customers of the Group.
The Group recognises advertisement revenue as and when the related
advertisement is displayed, in accordance with the terms of the related
agreements. Further, in all cases, revenue is recognised only when it
is measurable and the collectability of the same is reasonably assured.
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is
established. Interest on bank deposits and loans are recognised on the
time proportion method using the underlying interest rates.
f) Fixed assets and depreciation
In respect of fixed assets (other than freehold land and capital
work-in-progress) acquired during the year, depreciation/ amortisation
is charged on a straight line basis so as to write off the cost of the
assets over the useful lives and for the assets acquired prior to 1
April, 2014, the carrying amount as on 1 April, 2014 is depreciated
over the remaining useful life based on an evaluation
Years
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment................. 10
Computer equipment ................................ 3
Office equipment.......................................... 5
Vehicles ............................................... 10
Leasehold improvements are amortised or depreciated over the primary
period of the lease or estimated useful lives, whichever is lower.
Assets costing less than Rs 5,000 individually have been fully
depreciated in the year of purchase. The estimated useful life of the
intangible assets and the amortization period are reviewed at the end
of each financial year and the amortization period is revised to
reflect the changed pattern, if any.
g) Tangible assets
Fixed assets are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and
impairment losses, if any. The cost of fixed assets includes interest
on borrowings attributable to acquisition of qualifying fixed assets up
to the date the asset is ready for its intended use and other
incidental expenses incurred up to that date. Exchange differences
arising on restatement / settlement of long-term foreign currency
borrowings relating to acquisition of depreciable fixed assets are
adjusted to the cost of the respective assets and depreciated over the
remaining useful life of such assets. Subsequent expenditure relating
to fixed assets is capitalised only if such expenditure results in an
increase in the future benefits from such asset beyond its previously
assessed standard of performance.
h) Intangible assets and amortisation
Intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and
impairment losses, if any. The cost of an intangible asset comprises
its purchase price, including any import duties and other taxes (other
than those subsequently recoverable from the taxing authorities), and
any directly attributable expenditure on making the asset ready for its
intended use and net of any trade discounts and rebates. Subsequent
expenditure on an intangible asset after its purchase / completion is
recognized as an expense when incurred unless it is probable that such
expenditure will enable the asset to generate future economic benefits
in excess of its originally assessed standards of performance and such
expenditure can be measured and attributed to the asset reliably, in
which case such expenditure is added to the cost of the asset.
i Investments
Investments that are readily realisable and intended to be held for not
more than a year are classified as current investments. All other
investments are classified as long term investments.
Long-term investments are carried at cost less any other-than-temporary
diminution in value, determined separately for each individual
investment. Current investments are carried at the lower of cost and
fair value. The comparison of cost and fair value is done separately in
respect of each category of investment.
j) Employee benefits
Provision for gratuity, which is a defined benefit scheme, is accrued
based on actuarial valuation at the balance sheet date, carried out by
an independent actuary. The Group recognises the net obligation of the
gratuity plan in the balance sheet as an asset or liability
respectively in accordance with AS-15 "Employee BenefitsÂ.
Long term compensated absences is accrued based on actuarial valuation
at the balance sheet date, carried out by an independent actuary.
Contributions to the employees' provident fund are charged to the
statement of Profit and Loss. Such contributions are made to the
authorities administering the fund.
k) Foreign currency transactions, balances and translation of financial
statements of foreign subsidiaries
Foreign currency transactions are recorded using the exchange rates
prevailing on the dates of the respective transactions or at an average
monthly rate that approximates the actual rate at the date of
transaction. Exchange difference arising on foreign currency
transactions settled during the year are recognised in the Statement of
Profit and Loss.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies as at
the balance sheet date are translated at year-end rates. The resultant
exchange differences are recognised in the Statement of Profit and
Loss. Non-monetary assets are recorded at the rates prevailing on the
date of the transaction.
All the consolidated foreign subsidiaries have been identified as non
integral operations in accordance with the requirements of AS
-11(Revised 2003) "The Effect of Changes in Foreign Exchange ratesÂ
issued by ICAI which is effective for the accounting periods commencing
on or after 1 April 2004. In accordance with AS -11 (Revised 2003), the
financial statements of such non-integral foreign operations are
translated into Indian rupees as follows:
* All assets and liabilities, both monetary and non-monetary, are
translated using the closing rate.
* Revenue items are translated at the respective monthly average rates.
* The resulting net exchange difference is credited or debited to a
foreign currency translation reserve.
* Contingent liabilities are translated at the closing rate.
l) Income-tax expense
Income tax expense comprises current tax and deferred tax.
Current tax
The current charge for income taxes is calculated in accordance with
the relevant tax regulations applicable to the entities in the Group.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax charge or credit reflects the tax effects of timing
differences between accounting income and taxable income for the year.
The deferred tax charge or credit and the corresponding deferred tax
liabilities or assets are recognised using the tax rates that have been
enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred
tax assets are recognised only to the extent there is reasonable
certainty that the assets can be realised in future; however, where
there is unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward of losses, deferred
tax assets are recognised only if
there is a virtual certainty of realisation of such assets. Deferred
tax assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date and written-down or
written-up to reflect the amount that is reasonably virtually certain
(as the case may be) to be realised. The break-up of the major
components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities as at the balance
sheet date have been arrived at after setting off deferred tax assets
and liabilities where the group has a legally enforceable right to
set-off assets against liabilities, and where such assets and
liabilities relate to taxes on income levied by the same governing
taxation laws.
Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) Credit entitlement
MAT credit entitlement represents amounts paid in a year under Section
115 JA of the Income Tax Act 1961 ('IT Act'), in excess of the tax
payable, computed on the basis of normal provisions of the IT Act.
Such excess amount can be carried forward for set off against future
tax payments for five succeeding years in accordance with the relevant
provisions of the IT Act. Since such credit represents a resource
controlled by the Group as a result of past events and there is
evidence as at the reporting date that the Group will pay normal income
tax during the specified period, when such credit would be adjusted,
the same has been disclosed as "MAT Credit entitlement in the
balance sheet with a corresponding credit to the Statement of Profit
and Loss, as a separate line item.
Such assets are reviewed as at each balance sheet date and written down
to reflect the amount that will not be available as a credit to be set
off in future, based on the applicable taxation law then in force.
m) Earnings per share
The basic earnings per share ("EPSÂ) is computed by dividing the net
profit after tax for the year by the weighted average number of equity
shares outstanding during the year. For the purpose of calculating
diluted earnings per share, net profit after tax for the year and the
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year are
adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares. The
dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as of the
beginning of the year, unless they have been issued at a later date.
The diluted potential equity shares have been adjusted for the proceeds
receivable had the shares been actually issued at fair value (i.e. the
average market value of the outstanding shares).
n) Employee stock option schemes
In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India
guidelines, the excess of the market price of shares, at the date of
grant of options under the Employee stock option schemes, over the
exercise price is treated as employee compensation and amortised over
the vesting period.
o) Impairment of assets
The Group assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any
indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists,
the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such
recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash
generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying
amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The
reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognised in the
Statement of Profit and Loss. If at the balance sheet date there is an
indication that if a previously assessed impairment loss no longer
exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is reflected
at the recoverable amount subject to a maximum of depreciated historical
cost.
p) Provisions and contingent liabilities
The Group creates a provision when there is a present obligation as a
result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources
and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. A
disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible
obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably will not,
require an outflow of resources. Where there is possible obligation or
a present obligation in respect of which the likelihood of outflow of
resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.
Provisions for onerous contracts are recognised when the expected
benefits to be derived by the Group from a contract are lower than the
unavoidable costs of meeting the future obligations under the contract.
The provision is measured at lower of the expected cost of terminating
the contract and the expected net cost of fulfilling the contract.
q) Leases
Assets acquired under lease, where the Group has assumed substantially
all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance lease.
Such leases are capitalized at the inception of the lease, at fair
value of the asset or present value of the minimum lease payments at
the inception of the lease, whichever is lower.
Assets acquired under lease, where a significant portion of the risks
and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor, are classified as
operating lease. Lease payments under operating leases are recognized
as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight-line
basis over the lease term.
r) Service Tax input credit
Service tax input credit is accounted for in the books in the period in
which the underlying service received is accounted and when there is no
uncertainty in availing / utilizing the credits.
s) Segment Information
The Group has identified geographic segment as its primary segment as
the Company is in the business of providing Advertisement services. The
Company does not make any distinction amongst the services rendered
accordingly there is only one business segment.
Mar 31, 2014
Background and overview
Northgate Com Tech Limited ("the Company") was incorporated as
Northgate Com Tech Private Limited on 28 May 2010. The name of the
Company was subsequently changed to Northgate Com Tech Limited on 15
June 2011, which is primarily engaged in providing web development, web
maintenance and support services to its step down subsidiary, Globe7
Pte Limited, Singapore and online advertising services.
Entity Country of incorporation
Subsidiaries
Northgate Investments Pte Limited A company organised under the laws
of Singapore
Adgog UK Limited A company organised under the laws
(formerly Globe7 UK Limited) of United Kingdom
Step-down subsidiaries
Globe7 Pte Limited A company organised under the laws
of Singapore
Social Media India Limited A company organised under the laws
of India
Globe7 HK Limited * A company organised under the laws
of Hong Kong
* Filed petition for winding up on 21 March 2012.
(a) Basis of preparation of financial statements
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the
generally accepted accounting principles in India under the historical
cost convention on accrual basis, except for certain financial
instruments which are measured at fair value. These financial
statements have been prepared to comply in all material aspects with
the Accounting Standards notified under the Companies Act, 1956 ("the
Act") (which continue to be applicable in respect of Section 133 of the
Companies Act, 2013 in terms of General Circular 15/2013 dated 13th
September, 2013 of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs) and in accordance
with the accounting principles generally accepted in India and the
other relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.
(b) Use of estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Indian
GAAP requires Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent liabilities on the date of the financial statements and
reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the year. Actual results
could differ from these estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates
is recognised prospectively in the current and future periods.
(c) Current non-current classification
All assets and liabilities are classified into current and non-current.
Assets
An asset is classified as current when it satisfies any of the
following criteria:
a. it is expected to be realised in, or is intended for sale or
consumption in, the Company's normal operating cycle; or
b. it is held primarily for the purpose of being traded; or
c. it is expected to be realised within 12 months after the reporting
date; or
d. it is cash or cash equivalent unless it is restricted from being
exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after
the reporting date.
Current assets include the current portion of non-current financial
assets. All other assets are classified as non-current.
Liabilities
A liability is classified as current when it satisfies any of the
following criteria:
a. it is expected to be settled in the Company's normal operating
cycle; or
b. it is held primarily for the purpose of being traded; or
c. it is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting date;
or
d. the Company does not have an unconditional right to defer
settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting
date. Terms of a liability that could, at the option of the
counterparty, result in its settlement by the issue of equity
instruments do not affect its classification.
Current liabilities include current portion of non-current financial
liabilities. All other liabilities are classified as non-current.
(d) Fixed assets and depreciation
Fixed assets are carried at cost of acquisition or construction less
accumulated depreciation. The cost of fixed assets includes freight,
duties, taxes and other incidental expenses related to the acquisition
or construction of the respective assets. Acquired intangible assets
are recorded at the consideration paid for acquisition.
Depreciation on fixed assets is provided using the straight-line method
at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956,
except for office equipments which are depreciated over a period of 7
years. Assets, costing individually Rs. 5,000 or less are depreciated
at 100% at the time of capitalisation. Depreciation is charged on a
proportionate basis for all assets purchased and sold during the year.
Leased assets are amortised over the lease term or the useful life,
whichever is shorter.
Advances paid towards the acquisition of fixed assets outstanding at
each balance sheet date and the cost of fixed assets not ready for
their intended use before such date, are disclosed as capital advances.
(e) Intangible assets and amortisation
Acquired intangible assets are recorded at the consideration paid for
their acquisition. Internally developed intangible assets are
capitalised at their cost of development, only if they meet the
recognition criteria of AS 26 "Intangible Assets". Intangible assets
are amortised over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line
basis, commencing from the date the asset is available to the Company
for its use.
(f) Investments
Investments that are readily realisable and intended to be held for not
more than a year are classified as current investments. All other
investments are classified as long term investments.
Long-term investments are carried at cost less any other-than-temporary
diminution in value, determined separately for each individual
investment. Current investments are carried at the lower of cost and
fair value. The comparison of cost and fair value is done separately in
respect of each category of investment.
(g) Foreign exchange transactions
Foreign currency transactions during the year are recorded at the rates
of exchange prevailing on the dates of the respective transactions.
Exchange differences arising on foreign currency transactions settled
during the year are recognised in the statement profit and loss of the
year.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies as at
the balance sheet date are translated at the closing exchange rates on
that date, the resultant exchange differences are recognised in the
statement of profit and loss. Non-monetary items which are carried in
terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency are reported
using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.
(h) Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised to the extent it is probable that the economic
benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably
measured.
Revenue from Information Technology services is billed on a 'cost plus
mark up' basis, on services performed and is recognised based on the
terms of the IT services agreement with, Globe 7 Pte Limited,
Singapore.
Dividend income is recognised when the unconditional right to receive
the income is established. Interest on bank deposits and loans to
subsidiaries are recognised on the time proportion method using the
underlying interest rates.
(i) Employee benefits
Provision for gratuity, which is a defined benefit scheme, is accrued
based on actuarial valuation at the balance sheet date, carried out by
an independent actuary.The Company recognises the net obligation of the
gratuity plan in the balance sheet an asset or liability respectively
in accordance with AS-15 "Employee Benefits".
Long term compensated absences is accrued based on actuarial valuation
at the balance sheet date, carried out by an independent actuary.
Contributions to the employees' provident fund are charged to the
statement of profit and loss. Such contributions are made to the
authorities administering the fund.
(j) Employee stock option schemes
In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India
guidelines ("the Guidelines"), the excess of the market price of
shares, at the date of grant of options under the Employee stock option
schemes, over the exercise price is treated as employee stock
compensation and amortised over the vesting period.
(k) Earnings per share
The basic earnings per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing the net
profit after tax for the year by the weighted average number of equity
shares outstanding during the year. For the purpose of calculating
diluted earnings per share, net profit after tax (including post tax
effect of any extraordinary items) for the year and the weighted
average number of shares outstanding during the year are adjusted for
the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares, unless they are
anti- dilutive. The dilutive potential equity shares are deemed
converted as of the beginning of the period, unless they have been
issued at a later date. The diluted potential equity shares arising out
of employee stock options are issued have been adjusted for the
proceeds receivable had the shares been actually issued at fair value
(i.e. the average market value of the outstanding shares).
(l) Taxes on income
Income tax expense comprise of current tax and deferred tax.
Current tax
The current charge for the income taxes is calculated in accordance
with the relevant tax laws applicable to the Company.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax charge or benefit reflects the tax effects of timing
differences between accounting income and taxable income, which
originate during the year but reverse after the tax holiday period. The
deferred tax charge or benefit and the corresponding deferred tax
liabilities or assets are recognised using the tax rates that have been
enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred
tax assets are recognised only to the extent there is reasonable
certainty that the assets can be realised in future; however, where
there is unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward of losses, deferred
tax assets are recognised only if there is a virtual certainty of
realisation of such assets. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each
balance sheet date and written- down or written-up to reflect the
amount that is reasonably / virtually certain to be realised. The
break-up of the major components of the deferred tax assets and
liabilities as at balance sheet date has been arrived at after setting
off deferred tax assets and liabilities where the Company has a legally
enforceable right to set-off assets against liabilities and where such
assets and liabilities relate to taxes on income levied by the same
governing taxation laws.
(m) Provisions and contingent liabilities
The Company recognises a provision when there is a present obligation
as a result of an obligating event that probably requires an outflow of
resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the
obligation. A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there
is a possible obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably
will not, require an outflow of resources. Where there is a possible
obligation or a present obligation that the likelihood of outflow of
resources is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.
Provisions for onerous contracts are recognised when the expected
benefits to be derived by the Company from a contract are lower than
the unavoidable costs of meeting the future obligations under the
contract. The provision is measured at lower of the expected cost of
terminating the contract and the expected net cost of fulfilling the
contract.
(n) Impairment of assets
The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any
indication that any assets may be impaired. If any such indication
exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If
such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the
cash generating unit to which the asset belongs to is less than its
carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable
amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is
recognised in the statement of profit and loss. If at the balance sheet
date, there is an indication that a previously assessed impairment loss
no longer exists, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is
reflected at the reassessed recoverable amount subject to a maximum of
depreciated historical cost.
(o) Leases
Lease payments (excluding cost for services and maintenance) on
operating leases, are recognised as an expense in the statement of
profit and loss on a straight line basis over the lease term. The lease
term is the non- cancellable period for which the lessee has agreed to
take on lease the asset together with any further periods for which the
lessee has the option to continue the lease of the asset, with or
without further payment and the exercise of such option at the
inception of the lease is reasonably certain.
(p) Cash flow statement
Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby net profit
before tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of non-cash
nature, any deferrals, or accruals of past or future operating cash
receipts or payments and item of expenses associated with investing or
financing cash flows. The cash flows from operating, investing and
financing activities of the Company are segregated.
Mar 31, 2013
(a) Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared and presented under the
historical cost convention on the accrual basis of accounting and
comply with the Accounting Standards (AS'') prescribed by the Companies
(Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (''the Rules'') and the provisions of
the Companies Act, 1956, ("the Act") to the extent applicable. These
financial statements have been prepared and presented in Indian rupees.
(b) Use of estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Indian
GAAP requires Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent liabilities on the date of the financial statements and
reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the year. Actual results
could differ from these estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates
is recognized prospectively in the current and future periods.
(c) Current on-current classification
All assets and liabilities are classified into current and non-current.
Assets
An asset is classified as current when it satisfies any of the
following criteria: a. it is expected to be realized in, or is
intended for sale or consumption in, the Company''s normal operating
cycle; or
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