Accounting Policies of Tricom India Ltd. Company

Mar 31, 2015

1.1 Basis of preparation of Financial Statements:

These financial statements 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, financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention on accrual basis, except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair value.

1.2 Use of Estimates:

The preparation of financial statements requires the management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that effect the reported balances of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to the contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of income and expenses during the year. Examples of such estimates include provisions for doubtful receivables, employee benefits, provision for income taxes, the useful lives of depreciable fixed assets and provision for impairment. Future results could differ due to changes in these estimates and the difference between the actual result and the estimates are recognized in the period in which the results are known/ materialize.

1.3 Revenue Recognition

Revenue from services is recognized based on time and material and billed to the clients as per the terms of the contract. In the case of fixed price contracts, revenue is recognized on periodical basis based on units executed and delivered.

Revenue from sale of software is recognized on delivery and transfer of ownership of the software to the clients.

Revenue from sale of software licenses are recognized upon delivery where there is no customization required. In case of customization the same is recognized over the life of the contract using the proportionate completion method.

Other Income: Interest Income is accounted on accrual basis. Dividend income is accounted for when right to receive is established.

1.4 Fixed Asset, Depreciation and Amortisation

a) Fixed Assets:

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation/ amortisation. For this purpose cost comprises of cost of acquisition and all costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to the present condition for its intended use.

b) Method of Depreciation:

In respect of fixed assets acquired during the year, depreciation/ amortization 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 1st April, 2014, the carrying amount as on 1st April, 2014 is depreciated over the remaining useful life based on an evaluation.

Type of Assets Period

Air-conditioners 15 years

Computer - End users devices 3 years

Computer - Servers and Networks 6 years

Electrical Installations 10 years

Furniture & Fixtures 10 years

Office Equipment 5 years

Motor Cars 8 years

Software Purchased 6 years

Software Internally Developed 3 years

1.5 Investments :

Investments are valued at cost inclusive of all expenses incidental to their acquisition. All the investments are intended to be held for a period of more than one year from the date on which investments are made are classified as long term investments. All long term investments are carried at cost. No provision for diminution in value of long term investments is made. Overseas Investments are carried at their original rupee cost of acquisition.

1.6 Foreign Currency Transactions:

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the date of transactions. Exchange differences are recorded when the amount actually received on sales or actually paid when expenditure is incurred, is converted into Indian Rupees. The exchange differences arising on foreign currency transactions are recognized as income or expense in the year in which they arise.

Fixed assets purchased are recorded at cost, based on the exchange rate as of the date of purchase.

Monetary current assets and monetary current liabilities that are denominated in foreign currency are translated at the exchange rate prevailing at the date of balance sheet. In case of items which are covered by forward exchange contracts, the difference between the exchange rate prevailing at the Balance Sheet date and the rate on the day of contract is recognized as exchange difference. The resulting difference is also recorded in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

1.7 Retiring Benefits:

The Company has Defined Contribution Plan for its Employees' Retirement Benefits comprising of Provident Fund, Employees' State Insurance Fund which are recognized by the Income Tax Authorities. The Company and eligible employees make monthly contributions to the Provident Fund equal to specified percentage of the covered employees' salary. The Company also contributes to Employees' State Insurance Fund and has no further obligation to the plan beyond its monthly contribution.

The Company has Defined Benefit Plan comprising of Gratuity. The benefits are based on final salary and cost of the benefit is entirely borne by the Company. The benefits of the scheme are paid in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 without any monetary limit. The liability for Gratuity is determined on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation done at the year end. The liability is computed based on current salary levels projected to the probable due date. The method employed is projected unit credit method.

As per Company Policy the unused accumulated leave balance lapses at the yearend and no employee is entitled to cash compensation for unused accumulated leave balance at the end of the year , hence, no provision is required to be made.

1.8 income Tax

Tax expense comprises of current and deferred tax.

Current income tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the Income-tax Act, 1961 after complying with the various provisions of the Act.

Provision for deferred tax is made using the applicable rate of taxation, for all timing differences which arise during the year and are reversed in subsequent periods.

Minimum alternative tax (MAT) paid in accordance to the tax laws, which gives rise to future economic benefits in the form of adjustment of future income tax liability is considered as an asset when there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax after the tax holiday period. Accordingly MAT is recognized as asset in the balance sheet when it is probable that the future economic benefit associated with it will flow to the Company and the asset can be measured reliably.

1.9 Inventory:

Work-In-Progress is valued at cost. Traded goods are valued at lower of cost or net realizable value.

1.10 Software:

The Company has internally generated software for its captive use for the various long term projects received. The direct cost of this software is capitalized and shown as Intangible assets under the Group Fixed Assets. This amount would be amortized beginning from the year subsequent to the year in which the said is put to use. The amortization period would be the project period or three equal yearly installments whichever is less.

1.11 Earning Per Share:

In determining earnings per share, the Company considers the net profit after tax. The number of shares used in computing basic earnings per share is the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share comprises the weighted average shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share, and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.

1.12 Contingent Liability:

Claims against the Company are recognized when Board of Directors determine that it is probable that the liability will be payable. Claims made by the Company are recognized when formal intimation of the agreement of the Claim is received from the counter parties. Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the notes (Refer note 3.1).

1.13 Leases:

In respect of Operating leases, lease rentals are expensed with reference to the terms of lease.

1.14 Accounting policies not specifically referred to are consistent with the Indian Normally Accepted Accounting Principles.

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Mar 31, 2014

1.1 Basis of preparation of Financial Statements:

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, on the basis of going concern and on accrual method of accounting except the provision of interest on deposit as referred to note no 3.7, in accordance with Normally Accepted Accounting Principles and provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 as adopted consistently by the Company. All incomes and expenditures having material bearing on financial statements are recognized on accrual basis. The Company has complied with all the mandatory Accounting Standards (AS) to the extent applicable as prescribed by the Company''s (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 (which continues to be applicable in respect of Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 in terms of the General Circular 15/2013 dated 13th September, 2013 of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs). The Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued Accounting Standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing Accounting Standard requires a change in the Accounting Policy hitherto in use.

1.2 Use of Estimates:

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Normally Accepted Accounting Principles requires estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities on the date of financial statements and the report amount of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Difference between the actual results and estimates are recognized in the period in which it gets materialized.

1.3 Revenue Recognition

Revenue from services is recognized based on time and material and billed to the clients as per the terms of the contract. In the case of fixed price contracts, revenue is recognized on periodical basis based on units executed and delivered.

Revenue from sale of software is recognized on delivery and transfer of ownership of the software to the clients. Revenue from sale of software licenses are recognized upon delivery where there is no customization required. In case of customization the same is recognized over the life of the contract using the proportionate completion method. Other Income: Interest Income is accounted on accrual basis. Dividend income is accounted for when right to receive is established.

1.4 Fixed Asset, Depreciation and Amortisation

a) Fixed Assets:

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. For this purpose cost comprises of cost of acquisition and all costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to the present condition for its intended use. Capital work in progress comprises advance paid to acquire fixed assets and the cost of fixed assets that are not ready for their intended use at the balance sheet date.

b) Method of Depreciation:

Depreciation is provided during the year under Straight Line method, on pro-rata basis on assets put to use at the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Individual low cost assets (acquired for less than ''5,000/-) are entirely depreciated in the year of acquisition.

1.5 Investments :

Investments are valued at cost inclusive of all expenses incidental to their acquisition. All the investments are intended to be held for a period of more than one year from the date on which investments are made are classified as long term investments. All long term investments are carried at cost. No provision for diminution in value of long term investments is made. Overseas Investments are carried at their original rupee cost of acquisition.

1.6 Foreign Currency Transactions:

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the date of transactions. Exchange differences are recorded when the amount actually received on sales or actually paid when expenditure is incurred, is converted into Indian Rupees. The exchange differences arising on foreign currency transactions are recognized as income or expense in the year in which they arise.

Fixed assets purchased are recorded at cost, based on the exchange rate as of the date of purchase.

Monetary current assets and monetary current liabilities that are denominated in foreign currency are translated at the exchange rate prevailing at the date of balance sheet. In case of items which are covered by forward exchange contracts, the difference between the exchange rate prevailing at the Balance Sheet date and the rate on the day of contract is recognized as exchange difference. The resulting difference is also recorded in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

1.7 Retiring Benefits:

The Company has Defined Contribution Plan for its Employees'' Retirement Benefits comprising of Provident Fund, Employees'' State Insurance Fund which are recognized by the Income Tax Authorities. The Company and eligible employees make monthly contributions to the Provident Fund equal to specified percentage of the covered employees'' salary. The Company also contributes to Employees'' State Insurance Fund and has no further obligation to the plan beyond its monthly contribution.

The Company has Defined Benefit Plan comprising of Gratuity. The benefits are based on final salary and cost of the benefit is entirely borne by the Company. The benefits of the scheme are paid in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 without any monetary limit. The liability for Gratuity is determined on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation done at the year end. The liability is computed based on current salary levels projected to the probable due date. The method employed is projected unit credit method.

As per Company Policy the unused accumulated leave balance lapses at the yearend and no employee is entitled to cash compensation for unused accumulated leave balance at the end of the year , hence, no provision is required to be made.

1.8 Income Tax

Tax expense comprises of current and deferred tax.

Current income tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities in accordance with the Income-tax Act, 1961 after complying with the various provisions of the Act.

Provision for deferred tax is made using the applicable rate of taxation, for all timing differences which arise during the year and are reversed in subsequent periods.

Minimum alternative tax (MAT) paid in accordance to the tax laws, which gives rise to future economic benefits in the form of adjustment of future income tax liability is considered as an asset when there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax after the tax holiday period. Accordingly MAT is recognized as asset in the balance sheet when it is probable that the future economic benefit associated with it will flow to the Company and the asset can be measured reliably.

1.9 Inventory:

Work-In-Progress is valued at cost. Traded goods are valued at lower of cost or net realizable value.

1.10 Software:

The Company has internally generated software for its captive use for the various long term projects received. The direct cost of this software is capitalized and shown as Intangible assets under the Group Fixed Assets. This amount would be amortized beginning from the year subsequent to the year in which the said is put to use. The amortization period would be the project period or three equal yearly installments whichever is less.

1.11 Earning Per Share:

In determining earnings per share, the Company considers the net profit after tax. The number of shares used in computing basic earnings per share is the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share comprises the weighted average shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share, and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.

1.12 Contingent Liability:

Claims against the Company are recognized when Board of Directors determine that it is probable that the liability will be payable. Claims made by the Company are recognized when formal intimation of the agreement of the Claim is received from the counter parties. Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the notes (Refer note 3.1).

1.13 Leases:

In respect of Operating leases, lease rentals are expensed with reference to the terms of lease.

1.14 Miscellaneous Expenditure (To the extent not written off or adjusted):

Expenses incurred would be amortized over a period of ten years beginning from the date of incurrence.

1.15 Accounting policies not specifically referred to are consistent with the Indian Normally Accepted Accounting Principles.

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Mar 31, 2010

1) Basis of preparation of Financial Statement

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, on the basis of going concern and on accrual method of accounting, in accordance with Normally Accepted Accounting Principles and provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 as adopted consistently by the company. All incomes and expenditures having material bearing on financial statements are recognized on accrual basis. The Company has complied with all the mandatory Accounting Standards (‘AS) to the extent applicable as prescribed by the Companys (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006, the provisions of the Companies Act 1956. The Accounting policies have been consistently applied except where a newly issued Accounting Standard is initially adopted or a revision to an existing Accounting Standard requires a change in the Accounting Policy hitherto in use.

2) Use of Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Normally Accepted Accounting Principles requires estimates and assumptions to be made that affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities on the date of financial statements and the report amount of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Difference between the actual results and estimates are recognized in the period in which it gets materialized.

3) Revenue Recognition

(a) Revenue from services is recognized based on time and material and billed to the clients as per the terms of the contract. In the case of fixed price contracts, revenue is recognized on periodical basis based on units executed and delivered.

(b) Revenue from sale of software is recognized on delivery and transfer of ownership of the software to the clients.

(c) Revenue from sale of software licences are recognized upon delivery where there is no customization required. In case of customization the same is recognized over the life of the contract using the proportionate completion method.

(d) Other Income: Interest Income is accounted on accrual basis. Dividend income is accounted for when right to receive is established.

4) Fixed Asset, Depreciation and Amortisation

(a) Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. For this purpose cost comprises of cost of acquisition and all costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to the present condition for its intended use. Capital work in progress comprises advance paid to acquire fixed assets and the cost of fixed assets that are not ready for their intended use at the balance sheet date.

(b) Method of Depreciation

Depreciation is provided during the year under Straight Line method, on pro-rata basis on assets put to use at the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV of the Companies Act, 1956. Individual low cost assets (acquired for less than Rs.5,000/-) are entirely depreciated in the year of acquisition.

5) Investments

Investments are valued at cost inclusive of all expenses incidental to their acquisition. All the investments are intended to be held for a period of more than one year from the date on which investments are made are classified as long term investments. All long term investments are carried at cost. No provision for diminution in value of long term investments is made. Overseas Investments are carried at their original rupee cost of acquisition.

6) Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the date of transactions. Exchange differences are recorded when the amount actually received on sales or actually paid when expenditure is incurred, is converted into Indian Rupees. The exchange differences arising on foreign currency transactions are recognized as income or expense in the year in which they arise.

Forward premia/ discount in respect of forward exchange contracts are recognized over the life of the contract.

Fixed assets purchased are recorded at cost, based on the exchange rate as of the date of purchase.

Monetary current assets and monetary current liabilities that are denominated in foreign currency are translated at the exchange rate prevailing at the date of balance sheet. In case of items which are covered by forward exchange contracts, the difference between the exchange rate prevailing at the Balance Sheet date and the rate on the day of contract is recognized as exchange difference. The resulting difference is also recorded in the profit and loss account.

7) Retiring Benefits

The Company has Defined Contribution Plan for its Employees Retirement Benefits comprising of Provident Fund, Employees State Insurance Fund which are recognized by the Income Tax Authorities. The Company and eligible employees make monthly contributions to the Provident Fund equal to specified percentage of the covered employees salary. The Company also contributes to Employees State Insurance Fund and has no further obligation to the plan beyond its monthly contribution.

The Company has Defined Benefit Plan comprising of Gratuity. The benefits are based on final salary and cost of the benefit is entirely borne by the company. The benefits of the scheme are paid in accordance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 without any monetary limit. The liability for Gratuity is determined on the basis of an independent actuarial valuation done at the year end. The liability is computed based on current salary

levels projected to the probable due date. The method employed is projected unit credit method.

As per Company Policy the unused accumulated leave balance lapses at the year end and no employee is entitled to cash compensation for unused accumulated leave balance at the end of the year , hence, no provision is required to be made.

8) Income Tax

The Company is 100% Export Oriented Unit and registered member of Software Technology Park of India. In view of the same Company is claiming exemption of its income under section 10B of the Income Tax Act, 1961. However, Company has provided Minimum Alternate Tax under section 115JB of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Minimum alternative tax (MAT) paid in accordance to the tax laws, which gives rise to future economic benefits in the form of adjustment of future income tax liability is considered as an asset when there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax after the tax holiday period. Accordingly MAT is recognized as asset in the balance sheet when it is probable that the future economic benefit associated with it will flow to the Company and the asset can be measured reliably.

9) Inventory

Work in Progress is valued at cost.

10) Software

The company has internally generated software for its captive use for the various long term projects received and also developed software for sale of its licences .The direct cost of this software is capitalized and shown as Intangible assets under the Group Fixed Assets. This amount would be amortized beginning from the year subsequent to the year in which the said is put to use and/or sale of its licences. The amortization period would be the project period or three equal yearly installments whichever is less.

11) Earning per Share

In determining earnings per share, the company considers the net profit after tax. The number of shares used in computing basic earnings per share is the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The number of shares used in computing diluted earnings per share comprises the weighted average shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share, and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued on the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.

12) Contingent Liability

Claims against the Company are recognized when Board of Directors determine that it is probable that the liability will be payable. Claims made by the Company are recognized when formal intimation of the agreement of the Claim is received from the counter parties.

13) Leases

In respect of Operating leases, lease rentals are expensed with reference to the terms of lease.

14) Deferred Tax

The deferred taxes in respect of timing differences which originates during the tax holiday period and reverse during the tax holiday period is not recognized during the year. However deferred tax in respect of timing difference which originate during the tax holiday period and but reverse after the tax holiday period is recognized during the year and necessary adjustment have been carried out.

15) Miscellaneous Expenditure (To the extent not written off or adjusted)

Expenses incurred would be amortized over a period of ten years beginning from the date of incurrence.

16) Accounting policies not specifically referred to are consistent with the Indian Normally Accepted Accounting Principles.