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Accounting Policies of SW Investments Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2015

1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, on accrual basis, in compliance with all material aspects of the notified Accounting standards by Companies (Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2013 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act. The accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company and are consistent with those used in the previous year.

1.2 Use of Estimates

The Preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities on the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Differences between actual results and estimates are recognised in the period in which the results are known/materealised.

1.3 Revenue recognition

Company follows accrual system of accounting and takes into account expense and incomes as accrued. Income from consultancy charges, brokerage & commission and interest on loan is recognized when it is reliably measured that it will flow to the company. Dividend is accounted when right to receive is established.

1.4 Investment

Investments that are readily realizable and intended to be held for not more than a year are classified as current investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and market value whichever is less.

All other investments are classified as non current Investments. Non Current Investments are carried at cost, less provision for diminution in value other than temporary.

1.5 Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are shown at cost of acquisition, after reducing accumulated depreciation.

1.6 Depreciation

Depreciation is provided as per useful life of the assets as per Companies Act, 2013. Depreciation is not provided if WDV is less than 5% of the cost of the asset.

1.7 Impairment of Assets

The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date if there is any indication of impairment based on internal/external factors. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of the asset's net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value at the weighted average cost of capital. After impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying amount of the assets over its remaining useful life.

1.8 Borrowing Cost

Interest and other cost in connection with the borrowing of the funds to the extent related attributed to the business to the date and also other borrowing costs are charged to Statement of Profit & Loss.

1.9 Employees Benefits

The Provident Fund rules as per Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 does not apply to the company. No provision for Gratuity is made in view of non completion of required number of years by any employee..

1.10 Taxation

Income-tax expenses comprises of Current Tax and Deferred Tax charge or credit. Provision for Current Tax is made on the assessable income at the tax rate applicable to the relevant assessment year.

Deferred Tax is recognized, subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable incomes and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.

1.11 Provision & Contingent Liabilities

A provision is recognized when an enterprise has a present obligation as a result of past event; it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which reliable estimates can be made. Provisions are not discounted to its present value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the obligation at the Balance Sheet Date. These are reviewed at each Balance Sheet Date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.

All known liabilities are provided for and liabilities which are material, and whose future outcome cannot be ascertained with reasonable certainty are treated as Contingent and disclosed by way of Notes forming part of Accounts.

1.12 Cash Flow Statement

Cash flow statement has been prepared under the 'Indirect Method'. Cash and cash equivalents, in the cash flow statement comprise of unencumbered cash and bank balances.


Mar 31, 2014

1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, on accrual basis, in compliance with all material aspects of the notified Accounting standards by Companies (Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2008 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. The accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company and are consistent with those used in the previous year.

1.2 Use of Estimates

The Preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities on the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Differences between actual results and estimates are recognised in the period in which the results are known/materealised.

1.3 Revenue recognition

Company follows accrual system of accounting and takes into account expense and incomes as accrued. Income from consultancy charges, brokerage & commission and interest on loan is recognized when it is reliably measured that it will flow to the company. Dividend and Miscellaneous Income is accounted on cash basis.

1.4 Investment

Investments that are readily realizable and intended to be held for not more than a year are classified as current investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and market value whichever is less.

All other investments are classified as non current Investments. Non Current Investments are carried at cost, less provision for diminution in value other than temporary.

1.5 Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are shown at cost of acquisition, after reducing accumulated depreciation. Capital work in progress includes expenditure incurred till the assets are put into intended use.

1.6 Depreciation

Depreciation is provided as per written down value method at rates provided in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 on pro-rata basis from the date assets have been put in use.

1.7 Impairment of Assets]

The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date if there is any indication of impairment based on internal/external factors. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of the asset''s net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value at the weighted average cost of capital. After impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying amount of the assets over its remaining useful life.

1.8 Borrowing Cost

Interest and other cost in connection with the borrowing of the funds to the extent related attributed to the business to the date and also other borrowing costs are charged to Statement of Profit & Loss.

1.9 Employees Benefits

The Provident Fund rules as per Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 does not apply to the company. No provision for Gratuity is made in view of non completion of required number of years by any employee. Leave Encashment and Bonus is accounted on cash basis.

1.10 Taxation

Income-tax expenses comprises of Current Tax and Deferred Tax charge or credit. Provision for Current Tax is made on the assessable income at the tax rate applicable to the relevant assessment year.

Deferred Tax is recognized, subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable incomes and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.

1.11 Provision & Contingent Liabilities

A provision is recognized when an enterprise has a present obligation as a result of past event; it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which reliable estimates can be made. Provisions are not discounted to its present value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the obligation at the Balance Sheet Date. These are reviewed at each Balance Sheet Date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.

All known liabilities are provided for and liabilities which are material, and whose future outcome cannot be ascertained with reasonable certainty are treated as Contingent and disclosed by way of Notes forming part of Accounts.

1.12 Cash Flow Statement

The Cash Flow Statement has been prepared in accordance with the indirect method prescribe in Accounting Standard- 3 issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.


Mar 31, 2013

1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention, on accrual basis, in compliance with all material aspects of the notified Accounting standards by Companies (Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2008 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. The accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company and are consistent with those used in the previous year.

1.2 Use of Estimates

The Preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities on the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Differences between actual results and estimates are recognised in the period in which the results are known/materealised.

1.3 Revenue recognition

Company follows accrual system of accounting and takes into account expense and incomes as accrued. Income from consultancy charges, brokerage & commission and interest on loan is recognized when it is reliably measured that it will flow to the company. Dividend and Miscellaneous Income is accounted on cash basis.

1.4 Investment

Investments are stated at cost, and include all other expenses incurred on its acquisition and interest accrued thereon, if any.

1.5 Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are shown at cost of acquisition, after reducing accumulated depreciation. Capital work in progress includes expenditure incurred till the assets are put into intended use.

1.6 Depreciation

Depreciation is provided as per written down value method at rates provided in Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956 on pro-rata basis from the date assets have been put in use.

1.7 Impairment of Assets

The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date if there is any indication of impairment based on internal/external factors. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of the asset''s net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value at the weighted average cost of capital. After impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying amount of the assets over its remaining useful life.

1.8 Borrowing Cost

Interest and other cost in connection with the borrowing of the funds to the extent related attributed to the business to the date and also other borrowing costs are charged to Statement of Profit & Loss.

1.9 Employees Benefits

The Provident Fund rules as per Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 does not apply to the company. No provision for Gratuity is made in view of non completion of required number of years by any employee. Leave Encashment and Bonus is accounted on cash basis.

1.10 Taxation

Income-tax expenses comprises of Current Tax and Deferred Tax charge or credit. Provision for Current Tax is made on the assessable income at the tax rate applicable to the relevant assessment year.

Deferred Tax is recognized, subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable incomes and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.

1.11 Provision & Contingent Liabilities

A provision is recognized when an enterprise has a present obligation as a result of past event; it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which reliable estimates can be made. Provisions are not discounted to its present value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the obligation at the Balance Sheet Date. These are reviewed at each Balance Sheet Date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.

All known liabilities are provided for and liabilities which are material, and whose future outcome cannot be ascertained with reasonable certainty are treated as Contingent and disclosed by way of Notes forming part of Accounts.

1.12 Cash Flow Statement

The Cash Flow Statement has been prepared in accordance with the indirect method prescribe in Accounting Standard- 3 issued by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.


Mar 31, 2010

1) Basis of preparation

The fnancial statements are prepared underthe historical cost convention, on accrual basis, in compliance with all material aspects of the notifed Accounting standards referred to in sub-section (3C) of section 211 of the Companies Act, 1956 and or notifed underthe Companies (Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2008. The accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company and are consistent with those used in the previous year.

2) Use of estimates

The preparation of fnancial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities on the date of the fnancial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Any revision to accounting estimates is recognised in accordance with the requirements of the respective accounting standard.

3) Revenue Recognition

a) Income from operation includes consultancy charges, brokerage & commission and interest on loan and same is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefts will fow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Income from trading in securities recognized based on signifcant risks & rewards of ownership have been transferred to buyer.

b) Dividend is recognised when the shareholders’ right to receive payment is established by the balance sheet date.

4) Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are stated at cost (or revalued amounts, as the case may be), less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

5) Depreciation

Depreciation is provided using the written down method at the rates prescribed under schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956.

6) Impairment of assets

The carrying amounts of assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date if there are impairment indicators. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of the asset’s net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash fows are discounted to their present value at the WACC.

After impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying amount of the asset over its remaining useful life.

A previously recognised impairment loss is increased or decreased based on reassessment of recoverable amount, which is carried out if the change is signifcant. However the carrying value after reversal is not

increased beyond the carrying value that would have prevailed by charging usual depreciation if there was no impairment.

7) Investments

Investments that are readily realisable and intended to be held for not more than a year are classifed as current investments. Current investments are carried at lower of cost and market value whichever is less.

All other investments are classifed as long-term investments. Long-term investments are Carried at cost, less provision for diminution in value other than temporary.

8) Employee benefts

Defned Contribution Plan

Contribution to defned contribution plans are recognized as expense in the Proft and

Loss Account as they are incurred.

Defned Beneft Plan

Companys liabilities towards gratuity liability are provided for on the basis of an actuarial valuation on projected unit credit method made at the end of each balance sheet date. Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to P&L Account and are not deferred.

9) Borrowing Cost

Borrowing costs which are directly attributable to acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalized as a part of the cost of that asset. Other borrowing costs are recognized as expenses in the period in which they are incurred.

10) Taxation

Tax expense comprises of current and deferred. Current income tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the Indian Income Tax Act. Deferred income taxes refects the impact of current year timing differences between taxable income and accounting income for the year and reversal of timing differences of earlier years.

Deferred tax is measured based on the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that suffcient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised. In situations where the company has unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward tax losses, all deferred tax assets are recognised only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence that they can be realised against future taxable profts.

At each balance sheet date the Company re-assesses unrecognised deferred tax assets. It recognises unrecognized deferred tax assets to the extent that it has become reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case may be that suffcient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets are reviewed at each balance sheet date. The company writes-down the carrying amount of a deferred tax asset to the extent that it is no longer reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case may be, that suffcient future taxable income will be available against which deferred tax asset can be realised. Any such write-down is reversed to the extent that it becomes reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case may be, that suffcient future taxable income will be available

MAT credit is recognised as an asset only when and to the extent there is convincing evidence that the company will pay normal income tax during the specifed period. In the year in which the Minimum Alternative tax (MAT) credit becomes eligible to be recognized as an asset in accordance with the recommendations contained in guidance Note issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the said asset is created by way of a credit to the proft and loss account and shown as MAT Credit Entitlement. The Company reviews the same at each balance sheet date and writes down the carrying amount of MAT Credit Entitlement to the extent there is no longer convincing evidence to the effect that Company will pay normal Income Tax during the specifed period.

11) Foreign Currency Transactions

Foreign Currency transactions are recorded in the reporting currency, by applying to the foreign currency amount the exchange rate between the reporting currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction. The gain or loss arising out of settlement / translation of the assets and liabilities at the closing rates due to exchange fuctuations is recognized as income/expenditure in the proft and loss account.

12) Earnings Per Share

The Company reports basic and diluted earnings per share in accordance with AS-20 “Earnings per Share”. Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing the net proft or loss for the period by the weighted average number of Equity Shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the net proft or loss for the period by the weighted average number of Equity Shares outstanding during the period as adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.

13) Provisions

A provision is recognized when an enterprise has a present obligation as a result of past event it is probable that an outfow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions are not discounted to its present value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date. These are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to refect the current best estimates.

14) Contingent Liabilities

Contingent Liabilities, if any, are disclosed in the Notes on Accounts. Provision is made in the accounts in respect of those contingencies which are likely to materialize into liabilities after the year end till the approval of the accounts by the Board of Directors and which have material effect on the position stated in the Balance Sheet.

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