Mar 31, 2023
1. Corporate information
United Breweries Limited ("UBL" or "the Company") is a public limited company domiciled in India and incorporated under the provisions of the Indian Companies Act having CIN number L36999KA1999PLC025195. Its shares are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE). The registered office of the Company is located at UB Tower, UB City, 24, Vittal Mallya Road, Bengaluru 560001, Karnataka, India. The Company is primarily engaged in the manufacture, purchase and sale of beer and non-alcoholic beverages. The Company has manufacturing facilities in India. The standalone financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company on May 04, 2023.
2. Basis of preparation of standalone financial statements
The standalone financial statements (the "Financial statements") [comprising the Standalone Balance Sheet ("Balance Sheet") as at March 31,2023, standalone Statement of Profit and Loss ("Statement of Profit and Loss") including standalone other comprehensive income ("other comprehensive income"), the Standalone Cash Flow Statement ("Cash Flow Statement"), the Standalone Statement of Changes in Equity ("Statement of Changes in Equity") and the notes to standalone financial statements for the year ended on that date] of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act") read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (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 and other relevant provisions of the Act. The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for assets and liabilities which are required to be measured at fair value. The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees ("INR") and all values are rounded to the nearest lakhs (INR 00,000), except when otherwise indicated.
The significant accounting policies adopted for preparation and presentation of financial statements have been applied consistently.
The Company has prepared the financial statements on the basis that it will continue to operate as a going concern.
2.1 Summary of significant accounting policies
(a) Current versus non-current classification
The Company presents assets and liabilities in the balance sheet based on current/non-current classification. An asset is treated as current when it is:
⢠expected to be realized or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operating cycle;
⢠held primarily for the purpose of trading;
⢠expected to be realized within twelve months after the reporting period; or
⢠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:
⢠expected to be settled in normal operating cycle;
⢠held primarily for the purpose of trading;
⢠due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period; or
⢠there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.
The Company classifies all other liabilities as non-current.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities. The operating cycle is the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents. The Company has identified twelve months as its operating cycle.
The financial statements are presented in INR, which is also the Company''s functional currency. Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the Company at their respective functional currency spot rates at the date, the transaction first qualifies for recognition. However, for practical reasons, the Company uses monthly rates.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the functional currency spot rates of exchange at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on settlement or translation of monetary items are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. The gain or loss arising on translation of non-monetary items measured at fair value is treated in line with the recognition of the gain or loss on the change in fair value of the item (i.e., translation differences on items whose fair value gain or loss is recognized in other comprehensive income ("OCI") or the Statement of Profit and Loss are also recognised in OCI or the Statement of Profit and Loss, respectively).
In determining the spot exchange rate for initial recognition of the related asset, expense or income (or part of it) on derecognition of a non-monetary asset or non-monetary liability relating to advance consideration, the date of the transaction is the date on which the Company initially recognises the non-monetary asset or non-monetary liability arising from the advance consideration. If there are multiple payments or receipts in advance, the Company determines the transaction date for each payment or receipt of advance consideration.
The Company measures financial instruments at fair value at each balance sheet date. 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 in the principal market for the asset or liability, or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. 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 is 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 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 â Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
⢠Level 2 â Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable
⢠Level 3 â 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 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.
The Company''s management determines the policies and procedures for both recurring fair value measurement, such as derivative instruments and unquoted financial assets measured at fair value, and for non-recurring measurement, such as assets held for distribution in discontinued operations. External valuers are involved, wherever considered necessary.
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. This note summarizes accounting policy for fair value and the other fair value related disclosures are given in the relevant notes.
Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised when control of the goods or services are transferred to the customer at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
Revenue is recognized to the extent it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is being made. Revenue towards satisfaction of performance obligations 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. The Company has concluded that it is the principal in all of its revenue arrangements, except in certain contract manufacturing arrangements as explained below, since it is the primary obligor in all the revenue arrangements as it has pricing latitude and is also exposed to inventory and credit risks.
Based on the Educational Material on Ind AS 115 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ("ICAI"), the recovery of excise duty flows to the Company on its own account and hence is a liability of the manufacturer which forms part of the cost of production, irrespective of whether the goods are sold or not. Since the recovery of excise duty flows to the Company on its own account, revenue includes excise duty. However, sales tax/value added tax (VAT), goods and services tax are not received by the Company on its own account and are taxes collected on value added to the commodity by the seller on behalf of the government. Accordingly, these are excluded from revenue.
The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized:
Sale of products
Revenue from the sale of products is recognised at a point in time when control of the products is transferred to the customer and there is no unfulfilled obligation that could affect the customer''s acceptance of the products. Revenue from the sale of products is measured at the amount of transaction price, net of returns and allowances, discounts and incentives.
If the consideration in a contract includes a variable amount (discounts and incentives), the Company estimates the amount of consideration to which it will be entitled in exchange for transferring the goods to the customer and such discounts and incentives are estimated at contract inception.
Generally, the Company receives short-term advances from its customers. Using the practical expedient in Ind AS 115, the Company does not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component if it expects, at contract inception, that the period between the transfer of the promised good or service to the customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less.
Sale of services
Royalty income is recognized, on an accrual basis, at agreed rate on sale of branded products by the licensee, in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The Company provides license to the parties to manufacture, sell and distribute its goods in exchange of royalty fee which is based on the sales made to the end customer. The Company recognises revenue from sales-based royalty promised in exchange for a license of intellectual property only when (or as) the later of the events occurs - (a) the sale occurs; and (b) the performance obligation for sales has been satisfied (or partially satisfied).
Income from contract manufacturing units
The Company evaluates its revenue arrangements with Contract Manufacturing Units ("CMUs") to identify agency relationship.
The Company is regarded as a principal if it controls promised good or service before it transfers the good or service to customer. In case if the Company is a principal in a contract, it may satisfy a performance obligation by itself or may engage CMU to satisfy some or all of a performance obligation on its behalf. In this case, the Company recognises revenue at the gross amount of consideration to which it expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services transferred. Revenue is recognized on sale of products to customers and the related cost of sales is also recognized by the Company, as and when incurred.
The Company is regarded as an agent if its performance obligation is to arrange for the provision of goods or services by CMU. In this case CMU is primarily responsible for fulfilling the contract and the Company does not have discretion in establishing prices and is also not exposed to inventory and credit risks for the amount receivable from the customer. In this case, the Company recognises revenue at the net amount of consideration the Company is eligible under the contract. This net consideration is recognized as income, as per the terms of respective agreement and on the basis of information provided by respective CMU. Such income is included under the head "other operating revenues" in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Interest
Interest income is recognized using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate is the rate that discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the gross carrying amount of the financial asset. Interest income is included under the head "other income" in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Dividends
Dividend income is recognized when the Company''s right to receive the payment is established, which is generally when the shareholders approve the dividend.
Contract assets
A contract asset is the right to consideration in exchange for goods or services transferred to the customer. If the Company performs by transferring goods or services to a customer before the customer pays consideration or before payment is due, a contract asset is recognised for the earned consideration that is conditional.
Trade receivables
A trade receivable is recognised if an amount of consideration is unconditional (i.e., only the passage of time is required before payment of the consideration is due). Refer to accounting policies of financial assets.
Contract liabilities
A contract liability is recognised if a payment is received or a payment is due (whichever is earlier) from the customer before the Company transfers the related goods or services. Contract liabilities are recognised as revenue when the Company performs under the contract (i.e., transfers control of the related goods or services to the customer).
Government grants are recognised where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received, and all attached conditions will be complied with. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognised as income on a systematic basis over the periods that the related costs, for which it is intended to compensate, are expensed. When the grant relates to an asset, it is recognised as income in equal amounts over the expected useful life of the related asset.
Current income tax
Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date.
Current income tax relating to items recognised outside the Statement of Profit and Loss is recognised outside the Statement of Profit and Loss (either in OCI or in equity in correlation to the underlying transaction). Management periodically evaluates whether it is probable that the relevant taxation authority would accept an uncertain tax treatment that the Company has used or plan to use in its income tax filings, including 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 and assets are recognized for all taxable temporary differences and deductible temporary differences, except:
⢠when the deferred tax liability or asset 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; and
⢠in respect of taxable temporary differences and deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiary and associate, 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 to the extent 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 utilized. 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 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 the Statement of Profit and Loss is recognised outside the Statement of Profit and Loss (either in OCI or in equity in correlation to the underlying transaction).
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.
Sales/value added tax/goods and services tax paid on acquisition of assets or on incurring expenses When the tax incurred on purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, the tax paid is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item, as applicable. Otherwise, expenses and assets are recognized net of the amount of sales/value added taxes/goods and services tax paid. The net amount of tax recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the balance sheet.
(g) Non-current assets held for sale
The Company classifies non-current assets as held for sale if their carrying amounts will be recovered principally through a sale rather than through continuing use. Non-current assets classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Costs to sell are the incremental costs directly attributable to the disposal of an asset, excluding finance costs and income tax expense.
The criteria for held for sale classification is regarded as met only when the sale is highly probable, and the asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition. Actions required to complete the sale should indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the sale will be made or that the decision to sell will be withdrawn. Management must be committed to the sale and the sale expected within one year from the date of classification.
Property, plant and equipment and intangibles are not depreciated or amortised once classified as held for sale. Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale are presented separately from other items in the balance sheet.
(h) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Capital work-in-progress is stated at cost. Such cost includes the cost of replacing part of the plant and equipment and borrowing costs for long-term construction projects, if the recognition criteria is met.
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 is satisfied. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss as incurred.
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the useful lives of the assets, estimated by the management, as follows:
Useful life (years) |
|
Factory buildings |
30 |
Other buildings (RCC) |
60 |
Other buildings (Non-RCC) |
30 |
Roads (RCC) |
10 |
Roads (Non-RCC), Fences, etc |
5 |
Plant and equipment |
151 |
Electrical installations |
10 |
Office equipments |
5 |
Computers |
3 |
Servers and networks |
6 |
Furniture and fixtures |
10 |
Laboratory equipments |
10 |
Vehicles |
8 and 10 |
For the assets acquired/disposed during the year, depreciation has been provided on pro-rata basis.
For the purpose of depreciation calculation, residual value is determined as 5% of the original cost for all the assets, as estimated by the management. The Company, based on management estimate, depreciates following assets, not included above, over the estimated useful lives which are different from the useful life prescribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013. The management believes that these estimated useful lives reflect fair approximation of the period over which the assets are likely to be used.
(i) Assets acquired on amalgamation, etc. (where original dates of acquisition are not readily available), are depreciated over the remaining useful life of the assets, as certified by an expert.
(ii) Beer dispensers and coolers (included under furniture and fixtures) and Kegs (included under plant and equipment) are depreciated on a straight-line basis over a period of 3 years being useful life, as estimated by the management considering nature of these assets.
An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognised is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on de-recognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the Statement of Profit and Loss when the asset is derecognised.
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.
(i) Intangible assets
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. Internally generated intangibles, excluding capitalised development costs, are not capitalised and the related expenditure is reflected in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which the expenditure is incurred. The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as finite.
Intangible assets are amortized 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 are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period. 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 is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss, unless such expenditure forms part of carrying value of another asset.
An intangible asset is derecognised upon disposal (i.e., at the date the recipient obtains control) or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Gains or losses arising from de-recognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss when the asset is derecognised.
Licenses and rights are amortised on a straight-line basis over useful life of 10 years, as estimated by the management.
(j) Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they occur.
Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds. Borrowing cost also includes exchange differences to the extent regarded as an adjustment to the borrowing costs.
The Company assesses at contract inception whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. That is, if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.
The Company as a 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.
Right-of-use 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 (disclosed under property, plant and equipment) are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:
Useful life (years) |
|
Leasehold land |
90-99 |
Buildings |
2-9 |
Plant and equipment |
2 |
Furniture and fixtures |
3 |
Vehicles |
4 and 5 |
If ownership of the leased asset is transferred to the Company at the end of the lease term or the cost reflects the exercise of a purchase option, depreciation is calculated using the estimated useful life of the asset. The right-of-use assets are also subject to impairment. Refer to the accounting policy on impairment of nonfinancial assets.
Lease liabilities
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 exercising of 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. The Company has applied practical expedient of using a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with similar characteristics. 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''s lease liabilities are included under Interest-bearing borrowings.
Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets
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 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 as a lessor
Leases in which the Company does not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset are classified as operating leases. Rental income is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised over the lease term on the same basis as rental income. Contingent rents are recognised as revenue in the period in which they are earned.
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition are accounted for as follows:
Raw materials, Packing materials and bottles, Stores and spares: Cost includes cost of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.
Finished goods and Work-in-progress: Cost includes cost of direct materials and labour and a proportion of manufacturing overheads based on the normal operating capacity but excludes borrowing costs. Excise duty, as applicable, is included in the valuation.
Stock-in-trade: Cost includes cost of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.
Cost is determined on a weighted average basis. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. Obsolete/slow moving inventories are adequately provided for.
(m) Impairment of non-financial assets
The Company assesses, at each reporting date, whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Company estimates the asset''s recoverable amount. An asset''s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset''s or cash-generating unit''s ("CGU") fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. Recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. When the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount.
In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. 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. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples, quoted share prices for publicly traded companies or other available fair value indicators.
The Company bases its impairment calculation on detailed budgets and forecast calculations, which are prepared separately for each of the Company''s CGUs to which the individual assets are allocated. These budgets and forecast calculations generally cover a period of five years. For longer periods, a long-term growth rate is calculated and applied to project future cash flows after the fifth year. To estimate cash flow
projections beyond periods covered by the most recent budgets/forecasts, the Company extrapolates cash flow projections in the budget using a steady or declining growth rate for subsequent years, unless an increasing rate can be justified. In any case, this growth rate does not exceed the long-term average growth rate for the products, industries, or country in which the entity operates, or for the market in which the asset is used. Impairment losses of continuing operations, including impairment on inventories, are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
For assets, an assessment is made at each reporting date to determine whether there is an indication that previously recognised impairment losses no longer exist or have decreased. If such indication exists, the Company estimates the asset''s or CGU''s recoverable amount. A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the assumptions used to determine the asset''s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised.
The reversal is limited so that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its recoverable amount, nor exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. Such reversal is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case, the reversal is treated as a revaluation increase.
Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. When the Company expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset, but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to a provision is presented in the Statement of Profit and Loss, net of any reimbursement.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.
(o) Retirement and other employee benefits
Retirement benefit in the form of provident fund is a defined contribution scheme. The Company has no obligation, other than the contribution payable to the provident fund. The Company recognizes contribution payable to the provident fund scheme as an expense, when an employee renders the related service. If the contribution payable to the scheme for service received before the balance sheet date exceeds the contribution already paid, the deficit payable to the scheme is recognized as a liability after deducting the contribution already paid. If the contribution already paid exceeds the contribution due for services received before the balance sheet date, then excess is recognized as an asset to the extent that the pre-payment will lead to a reduction in future payment or a cash refund.
In respect of certain employees, the Company had established a Provident Fund Trust, which was a defined benefit plan, to which contributions towards provident fund were made each month. The Provident Fund Trust guaranteed a specified rate of return on such contributions on a periodical basis as per the government notification. The Company would meet the shortfall in the return, if any, which was determined based on an actuarial valuation carried out, as per projected unit credit method, as at the date of balance sheet. The contributions to provident fund were charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss on an accrual basis. During the previous year, the Company has surrendered the Provident Fund Trust to the Employee''s Provident Fund Organisation, Government of India and transferred the funds from Provident Fund Trust to the funds maintained by the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner (RPFC). Effective January 1, 2022, the
Provident Fund Benefit is a defined benefit contribution scheme and the Company recognizes contribution payable to the fund as expenditure, when an employee renders the related service.
Retirement benefit in the form of superannuation fund is a defined contribution scheme. The Company has established a Superannuation Fund Trust to which contributions are made each month. The Company recognizes contribution payable to the superannuation fund scheme as expenditure, when an employee renders the related service. The Company has no other obligations beyond its monthly contributions. During the year, the company has discontinued the superannuation fund with effect from July 1, 2022.
The Company operates a defined benefit gratuity plan in India, which requires contributions to be made to a separately administered fund. The cost of providing benefits under the defined benefit plan is determined using the projected unit credit method.
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 balance sheet with a corresponding debit or credit to retained earnings through OCI in the period in which they occur. Remeasurements are not reclassified to the Statement of Profit and Loss in subsequent periods.
Past service costs are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss on the earlier of the date of the plan amendment or curtailment, and the date that the Company recognizes related restructuring costs. Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset. The Company recognizes changes in the net defined benefit obligation which includes service costs comprising current service costs, past-service costs, gains and losses on curtailments and non-routine settlements; and net interest expense or income, as an expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Accumulated leave, which is expected to be utilized within the next twelve months, is treated as short-term employee benefit. The Company measures the expected cost of such absences as the additional amount that it expects to pay as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the reporting date. 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 absences are provided for based on the actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method at the year-end. The Company presents the leave as a current liability in the balance sheet, to the extent it does not have an unconditional right to defer its settlement for twelve months after the reporting date. Where the Company has the unconditional legal and contractual right to defer the settlement for a period beyond twelve months, the same is presented as non-current liability.
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.
Initial recognition and measurement
All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are expensed in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within a time frame established by regulation or convention in the market place (regular way trades) are recognised on the trade date, i.e. the date that the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset.
Subsequent measurement
For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified in four categories:
⢠Debt instruments at amortised cost
⢠Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
⢠Debt instruments, derivatives and equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
⢠Equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
A ''debt instrument'' is measured at the amortised cost, if both of the following conditions are met:
(i) The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets for collecting contractual cash flows; and
(ii) Contractual terms of the asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.
After initial measurement, such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in finance income in the Statement of Profit and Loss. The losses arising from impairment are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. This category generally applies to trade and other receivables.
A ''debt instrument'' is classified as FVTOCI, if both of the following criteria are met:
(i) The objective of the business model is achieved both by collecting contractual cash flows and selling the financial assets; and
(ii) The asset''s contractual cash flows represent SPPI.
Debt instruments included within the FVTOCI category are measured initially as well as at each reporting date at fair value. Fair value movements are recognized in OCI. However, the Company recognizes interest income, impairment losses and foreign exchange gain or loss in the Statement of Profit and Loss. On de-recognition of the asset, cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is reclassified from the equity to the Statement of Profit and Loss. Interest earned whilst holding FVTOCI debt instrument is reported as interest income using the EIR method.
FVTPL is a residual category for debt instruments. Any debt instrument, which does not meet the criteria for categorization as at amortized cost or as FVTOCI, is classified as at FVTPL. Debt instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
All equity investments in scope of Ind AS 109 are measured at fair value. Equity instruments which are held for trading are classified as at FVTPL. If the Company decides to classify an equity instrument as at FVTOCI, then all fair value changes on the instrument, excluding dividends, are recognized in the OCI. There is no recycling of the amounts from OCI to the Statement of Profit and Loss, even on sale of the investments. Equity instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Investment in subsidiary and associate
Investments in subsidiary and associate are carried at cost less allowance for impairment, if any. Where an indication of impairment exists, the carrying amount of the investment is assessed and written down immediately to its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less cost of disposal and value in use.
De-recognition
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is primarily derecognised (i.e. removed from the balance sheet) when:
⢠The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; or
⢠The Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a ''pass-through'' arrangement; and either (a) the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.
A gain or loss on such financial assets that are subsequently measured at amortised cost is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss when asset is derecognised.
The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Company has retained. Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum amount of consideration that the Company could be required to repay.
Impairment of financial assets
In accordance with Ind AS 109, the Company applies expected credit loss (ECL) model for measurement and recognition of impairment loss on the financial assets and credit risk exposure. The Company follows ''simplified approach'' for recognition of impairment loss allowance on Trade receivables. The application of simplified approach does not require the Company to track changes in credit risk. Rather, it recognises impairment loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date, right from its initial recognition.
For recognition of impairment loss on other financial assets and risk exposure, the Company determines that whether there has been a significant increase in the credit risk since initial recognition. If credit risk has not increased significantly, twelve-month ECL is used to provide for impairment loss. However, if credit risk has increased significantly, lifetime ECL is used. If, in a subsequent period, credit quality of the instrument improves such that there is no longer a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, then the entity reverts to recognising impairment loss allowance based on twelve-month ECL.
Lifetime ECL are the expected credit losses resulting from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument. The twelve-month ECL is a portion of the lifetime ECL which results from default events that are possible within twelve months after the reporting date. ECL is the difference between all contractual cash flows that are due to the Company in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Company expects to receive (i.e., all cash shortfalls), discounted at the original EIR. ECL impairment loss allowance (or reversal) recognized during the year is recognized as income/ expense in the Statement of Profit and Loss. This amount is reflected under the head ''other expenses'' in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
For assessing increase in credit risk and impairment loss, the Company combines financial instruments on the basis of shared credit risk characteristics with the objective of facilitating an analysis that is designed to enable significant increases in credit risk to be identified on a timely basis.
Initial recognition and measurement
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs.
Subsequent measurement
The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification. Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon
initial recognition as fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. This category also includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the Company that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships as defined by Ind AS 109. Separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading, unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments. Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss are designated as such at the initial date of recognition, and only if the criteria in Ind AS 109 are satisfied. For liabilities designated as FVTPL, fair value gains/losses attributable to changes in own credit risk are recognized in OCI. These gains/ losses are not subsequently transferred to the Statement of Profit and Loss. However, the Company may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity. All other changes in fair value of such liability are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
After initial recognition, interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the EIR method. Gains and losses are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the EIR amortization process. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance costs in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
De-recognition
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expired. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the de-recognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Reclassification of financial assets and liabilities
The Company determines classification of financial assets and liabilities on initial recognition. After initial recognition, no re-classification is made for financial assets which are equity instruments and financial liabilities.
For financial assets which are debt instruments, a re-classification is made only if there is a change in the business model for managing those assets. A change in the business model occurs when the Company either begins or ceases to perform an activity that is significant to its operations. If the Company reclassifies financial assets, it applies the re-classification prospectively from the re-classification date, which is the first day of the immediately next reporting period following the change in business model. The Company does not restate any previously recognised gains, losses (including impairment gains or losses) or interest.
Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset, and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet, if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet and cash flow statement 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.
(r) Dividend to equity holders
The Company recognises a liability to pay dividend to equity holders when the distribution is authorised, and the distribution is no longer at the discretion of the Company. As per the corporate laws in India, a distribution is authorised when it is approved by the shareholders. A corresponding amount is recognised directly in equity.
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company; or a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognized because it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; or the amount of obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability. The Company does not recognize a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the financial statements.
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders (after deducting preference dividends and attributable taxes) 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 bonus issue, bonus element in a rights issue, share split, and reverse share split (consolidation of shares) that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without a corresponding change in resources.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
An operating segment is a component of the Company that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses (including revenues and expenses relating to transactions with other components of the Company), whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Company''s chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. Operating segments of the Company are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. Revenue and expenses, which relate to the Company as a wh
Mar 31, 2022
1. Corporate information
United Breweries Limited ("UBL" or "the Company") is a public limited company domiciled in India and incorporated under the provisions of the Indian Companies Act. Its shares are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE). The registered office of the Company is located at UB Tower, UB City, 24, Vittal Mallya Road, Bengaluru 560001, Karnataka, India. The Company is primarily engaged in the manufacture, purchase and sale of beer and non-alcoholic beverages. The Company has manufacturing facilities in India. The standalone financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company on April 26, 2022.
2. Basis of preparation of standalone financial statements
The standalone financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (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. The standalone financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for assets and liabilities which are required to be measured at fair value. The standalone financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees ("INR") and all values are rounded to the nearest lakhs (INR 00,000), except when otherwise indicated.
The significant accounting policies adopted for preparation and presentation of financial statements have been applied consistently.
2.1 Summary of significant accounting policies
(a) Current versus non-current classification
The Company presents assets and liabilities in the balance sheet based on current/non-current classification. An asset is treated as current when it is:
⢠expected to be realized or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operating cycle;
⢠held primarily for the purpose of trading;
⢠expected to be realized within twelve months after the reporting period; or
⢠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:
⢠expected to be settled in normal operating cycle;
⢠held primarily for the purpose of trading;
⢠due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period; or
⢠there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.
The Company classifies all other liabilities as non-current.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities. The operating cycle is the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents. The Company has identified twelve months as its operating cycle.
(b) Foreign currencies
The standalone financial statements are presented in INR, which is also the Company''s functional currency. Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the Company at their respective functional currency spot rates at the date, the transaction first qualifies for recognition. However, for practical reasons, the Company uses monthly average rate, if the average approximates the actual rate at the date of the transaction.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the functional currency spot rates of exchange at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on settlement or translation of monetary items are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. The gain or loss arising on translation of non-monetary items measured at fair value is treated in line with the recognition of the gain or loss on the change in fair value of the item (i.e., translation differences on items whose fair value gain or loss is recognized in other comprehensive income ("OCI") or the statement of profit and loss are also recognised in OCI or the statement of profit and loss, respectively).
In determining the spot exchange rate for initial recognition of the related asset, expense or income (or part of it) on derecognition of a non-monetary asset or non-monetary liability relating to advance consideration, the date of the transaction is the date on which the Company initially recognises the non-monetary asset or non-monetary liability arising from the advance consideration. If there are multiple payments or receipts in advance, the Company determines the transaction date for each payment or receipt of advance consideration.
The Company measures financial instruments at fair value at each balance sheet date. 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 in the principal market for the asset or liability, or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. 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 is 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 â Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
⢠Level 2 â Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable
⢠Level 3 â 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.
The Company''s management determines the policies and procedures for both recurring fair value measurement, such as derivative instruments and unquoted financial assets measured at fair value, and for non-recurring
measurement, such as assets held for distribution in discontinued operations. External valuers are involved, wherever considered necessary.
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. This note summarizes accounting policy for fair value and the other fair value related disclosures are given in the relevant notes.
(d) Revenue recognition
Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised when control of the goods or services are transferred to the customer at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
Revenue is recognized to the extent it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is being made. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, taking into account contractually defined terms of payment and excluding taxes or duties collected on behalf of the government. The Company has concluded that it is the principal in all of its revenue arrangements, except in certain contract manufacturing arrangements as explained below, since it is the primary obligor in all the revenue arrangements as it has pricing latitude and is also exposed to inventory and credit risks.
Based on the Educational Material on Ind AS 115 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ("ICAI"), the recovery of excise duty flows to the Company on its own account and hence is a liability of the manufacturer which forms part of the cost of production, irrespective of whether the goods are sold or not. Since the recovery of excise duty flows to the Company on its own account, revenue includes excise duty. However, sales tax/value added tax (VAT), goods and services tax are not received by the Company on its own account and are taxes collected on value added to the commodity by the seller on behalf of the government. Accordingly, these are excluded from revenue.
The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized:
Sale of products
Revenue from the sale of products is recognised at a point in time when control of the products is transferred to the customer and there is no unfulfilled obligation that could affect the customer''s acceptance of the products. Revenue from the sale of products is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns and allowances, discounts and incentives.
If the consideration in a contract includes a variable amount (discounts and incentives), the Company estimates the amount of consideration to which it will be entitled in exchange for transferring the goods to the customer and such discounts and incentives are estimated at contract inception.
Generally, the Company receives short-term advances from its customers. Using the practical expedient in Ind AS 115, the Company does not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component if it expects, at contract inception, that the period between the transfer of the promised good or service to the customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less.
Sale of services
Royalty income is recognized, on an accrual basis, at agreed rate on sale of branded products by the licensee, in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The Company provides license to the parties to manufacture, sell and distribute its goods in exchange of royalty fee which is based on the sales made to the end customer. The Company recognises revenue from sales-based royalty promised in exchange for a license of intellectual property only when (or as) the later of the events occurs - (a) the sale occurs; and (b) the performance obligation for sales has been satisfied (or partially satisfied).
Income from contract manufacturing units
The Company evaluates its revenue arrangements with Contract Manufacturing Units ("CMUs") to identify agency relationship.
The Company is regarded as a principal if it controls promised good or service before it transfers the good or service to customer. In case if the Company is a principal in a contract, it may satisfy a performance obligation by itself or may engage CMU to satisfy some or all of a performance obligation on its behalf. In this case, the Company recognises revenue at the gross amount of consideration to which it expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services transferred. Revenue is recognized on sale of products to customers and the related cost of sales is also recognized by the Company, as and when incurred.
The Company is regarded as an agent if its performance obligation is to arrange for the provision of goods or services by CMU. In this case CMU is primarily responsible for fulfilling the contract and the Company does not have discretion in establishing prices and is also not exposed to inventory and credit risks for the amount receivable from the customer. In this case, the Company recognises revenue at the net amount of consideration the Company is eligible under the contract. This net consideration is recognized as income, as per the terms of respective agreement and on the basis of information provided by respective CMU. Such income is included under the head "other operating revenues" in the statement of profit and loss.
Interest
Interest income is recognized using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate is the rate that discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the gross carrying amount of the financial asset. Interest income is included under the head "other income" in the statement of profit and loss.
Dividends
Dividend income is recognized when the Company''s right to receive the payment is established, which is generally when the shareholders approve the dividend.
Contract assets
A contract asset is the right to consideration in exchange for goods or services transferred to the customer. If the Company performs by transferring goods or services to a customer before the customer pays consideration or before payment is due, a contract asset is recognised for the earned consideration that is conditional.
Trade receivables
A trade receivable is recognised if an amount of consideration is unconditional (i.e., only the passage of time is required before payment of the consideration is due). Refer to accounting policies of financial assets.
Contract liabilities
A contract liability is recognised if a payment is received or a payment is due (whichever is earlier) from the customer before the Company transfers the related goods or services. Contract liabilities are recognised as revenue when the Company performs under the contract (i.e., transfers control of the related goods or services to the customer).
(e) Government grants
Government grants are recognised where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received, and all attached conditions will be complied with. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognised as income on a systematic basis over the periods that the related costs, for which it is intended to compensate, are expensed. When the grant relates to an asset, it is recognised as income in equal amounts over the expected useful life of the related asset.
Current income tax
Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date.
Current income tax relating to items recognised outside the statement of profit and loss is recognised outside the statement of profit and loss (either in OCI or in equity in correlation to the underlying transaction). Management periodically evaluates whether it is probable that the relevant taxation authority would accept an uncertain tax treatment that the Company has used or plan to use in its income tax filings, including 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 and assets are recognized for all taxable temporary differences and deductible temporary differences, except:
⢠when the deferred tax liability or asset 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; and
⢠in respect of taxable temporary differences and deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiary and associate, 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 to the extent 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 utilized. 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 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 the statement of profit and loss is recognised outside the statement of profit and loss (either in OCI or in equity in correlation to the underlying transaction).
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.
Sales/value added tax/goods and services tax paid on acquisition of assets or on incurring expenses When the tax incurred on purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, the tax paid is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item, as applicable. Otherwise, expenses and assets are recognized net of the amount of sales/value added taxes/goods and services tax paid. The net amount of tax recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the balance sheet.
(g) Non-current assets held for sale
The Company classifies non-current assets as held for sale if their carrying amounts will be recovered principally through a sale rather than through continuing use. Non-current assets classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Costs to sell are the incremental costs directly attributable to the disposal of an asset, excluding finance costs and income tax expense.
The criteria for held for sale classification is regarded as met only when the sale is highly probable, and the asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition. Actions required to complete the sale should indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the sale will be made or that the decision to sell will be withdrawn. Management must be committed to the sale and the sale expected within one year from the date of classification.
Property, plant and equipment and intangibles are not depreciated or amortised once classified as held for sale. Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale are presented separately from other items in the balance sheet.
(h) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Capital work-in-progress is stated at cost. Such cost includes the cost of replacing part of the plant and equipment and borrowing costs for long-term construction projects, if the recognition criteria is met.
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 is satisfied. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognised in the statement of profit and loss as incurred.
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the useful lives of the assets, estimated by the management, as follows:
Factory buildings |
Useful life (years) 30 |
Other buildings (RCC) |
60 |
Other buildings (Non-RCC) |
30 |
Roads (RCC) |
10 |
Roads (Non-RCC), Fences, etc |
5 |
Plant and equipment |
151 |
Electrical installations |
10 |
Office equipments |
5 |
Computers |
3 |
Servers and networks |
6 |
Furniture and fixtures |
10 |
Laboratory equipments |
10 |
Vehicles |
8 and 10 |
(i) Assets acquired on amalgamation, etc. (where original dates of acquisition are not readily available), are depreciated over the remaining useful life of the assets, as certified by an expert.
(ii) Beer dispensers and coolers (included under furniture and fixtures) and Kegs (included under plant and equipment) are depreciated on a straight-line basis over a period of 3 years being useful life, as estimated by the management considering nature of these assets.
An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognised is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on de-recognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognised.
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.
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. Internally generated intangibles, excluding capitalised development costs, are not capitalised and the related expenditure is reflected in the statement of profit and loss in the period in which the expenditure is incurred. The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as finite.
Intangible assets are amortized 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 are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period. 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 is recognized in the statement of profit and loss, unless such expenditure forms part of carrying value of another asset.
An intangible asset is derecognised upon disposal (i.e., at the date the recipient obtains control) or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Gains or losses arising from de-recognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in the statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognised.
Licenses and rights are amortised on a straight-line basis over useful life of 10 years, as estimated by the management.
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they occur.
Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds. Borrowing cost also includes exchange differences to the extent regarded as an adjustment to the borrowing costs.
The Company assesses at contract inception whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. That is, if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.
The Company as a 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.
Right-of-use 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 (disclosed under property, plant and equipment) are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:
Useful life (years) |
|
Leasehold land |
90-99 |
Buildings |
2-9 |
Plant and equipment |
2 |
Furniture and fixtures |
3 |
Vehicles |
4 and 5 |
If ownership of the leased asset is transferred to the Company at the end of the lease term or the cost reflects the exercise of a purchase option, depreciation is calculated using the estimated useful life of the asset. The right-of-use assets are also subject to impairment. Refer to the accounting policy on impairment of non-financial assets.
Lease liabilities
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 exercising of 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. The Company has applied practical expedient of using a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with similar characteristics. 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''s lease liabilities are included under Interest-bearing borrowings.
Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets
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 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 as a lessor
Leases in which the Company does not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset are classified as operating leases. Rental income is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised over the lease term on the same basis as rental income. Contingent rents are recognised as revenue in the period in which they are earned.
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition are accounted for as follows:
Raw materials, Packing materials and bottles, Stores and spares: Cost includes cost of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.
Finished goods and Work-in-progress: Cost includes cost of direct materials and labour and a proportion of manufacturing overheads based on the normal operating capacity but excludes borrowing costs. Excise duty, as applicable, is included in the valuation.
Stock-in-trade: Cost includes cost of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.
Cost is determined on a weighted average basis. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
(m) Impairment of non-financial assets
The Company assesses, at each reporting date, whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Company estimates the asset''s recoverable amount. An asset''s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset''s or cash-generating unit''s ("CGU") fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. Recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. When the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount.
In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. 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. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples, quoted share prices for publicly traded companies or other available fair value indicators.
The Company bases its impairment calculation on detailed budgets and forecast calculations, which are prepared separately for each of the Company''s CGUs to which the individual assets are allocated. These budgets and forecast calculations generally cover a period of five years. For longer periods, a long-term growth rate is calculated and applied to project future cash flows after the fifth year. To estimate cash flow projections beyond periods covered by the most recent budgets/forecasts, the Company extrapolates cash flow projections in the budget using a steady or declining growth rate for subsequent years, unless an increasing rate can be justified. In any case, this growth rate does not exceed the long-term average growth
rate for the products, industries, or country in which the entity operates, or for the market in which the asset is used. Impairment losses of continuing operations, including impairment on inventories, are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
For assets, an assessment is made at each reporting date to determine whether there is an indication that previously recognised impairment losses no longer exist or have decreased. If such indication exists, the Company estimates the asset''s or CGU''s recoverable amount. A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the assumptions used to determine the asset''s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised.
The reversal is limited so that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its recoverable amount, nor exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. Such reversal is recognised in the statement of profit and loss, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case, the reversal is treated as a revaluation increase.
Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. When the Company expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset, but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to a provision is presented in the statement of profit and loss, net of any reimbursement.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.
(o) Retirement and other employee benefits
Retirement benefit in the form of provident fund is a defined contribution scheme. The Company has no obligation, other than the contribution payable to the provident fund. The Company recognizes contribution payable to the provident fund scheme as an expense, when an employee renders the related service. If the contribution payable to the scheme for service received before the balance sheet date exceeds the contribution already paid, the deficit payable to the scheme is recognized as a liability after deducting the contribution already paid. If the contribution already paid exceeds the contribution due for services received before the balance sheet date, then excess is recognized as an asset to the extent that the pre-payment will lead to a reduction in future payment or a cash refund.
In respect of certain employees, the Company had established a Provident Fund Trust, which was a defined benefit plan, to which contributions towards provident fund were made each month. The Provident Fund Trust guaranteed a specified rate of return on such contributions on a periodical basis as per the government notification. The Company would meet the shortfall in the return, if any, which was determined based on an actuarial valuation carried out, as per projected unit credit method, as at the date of balance sheet. The contributions to provident fund were charged to the statement of profit and loss on an accrual basis. During the year, the Company has surrendered the Provident Fund Trust to the Employee''s Provident Fund Organisation, Government of India and transferred the funds from Provident Fund Trust to the funds maintained by the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner (RPFC). Effective January 1, 2022, the Provident Fund Benefit is a defined benefit contribution scheme and the Company recognizes contribution payable to the fund as expenditure, when an employee renders the related service.
Retirement benefit in the form of superannuation fund is a defined contribution scheme. The Company has established a Superannuation Fund Trust to which contributions are made each month. The Company
recognizes contribution payable to the superannuation fund scheme as expenditure, when an employee renders the related service. The Company has no other obligations beyond its monthly contributions.
The Company operates a defined benefit gratuity plan in India, which requires contributions to be made to a separately administered fund. The cost of providing benefits under the defined benefit plan is determined using the projected unit credit method.
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 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 the statement of profit and loss in subsequent periods.
Past service costs are recognized in the statement of profit and loss on the earlier of the date of the plan amendment or curtailment, and the date that the Company recognizes related restructuring costs. Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset. The Company recognizes changes in the net defined benefit obligation which includes service costs comprising current service costs, past-service costs, gains and losses on curtailments and non-routine settlements; and net interest expense or income, as an expense in the statement of profit and loss.
Accumulated leave, which is expected to be utilized within the next twelve months, is treated as short-term employee benefit. The Company measures the expected cost of such absences as the additional amount that it expects to pay as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the reporting date. 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 absences are provided for based on the actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method at the year-end. The Company presents the leave as a current liability in the balance sheet, to the extent it does not have an unconditional right to defer its settlement for twelve months after the reporting date. Where the Company has the unconditional legal and contractual right to defer the settlement for a period beyond twelve months, the same is presented as non-current liability.
(p) Financial instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.
Initial recognition and measurement
All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within a time frame established by regulation or convention in the market place (regular way trades) are recognised on the trade date, i.e. the date that the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset.
Subsequent measurement
For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified in four categories:
⢠Debt instruments at amortised cost
⢠Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
⢠Debt instruments, derivatives and equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
⢠Equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
A ''debt instrument'' is measured at the amortised cost, if both of the following conditions are met:
(i) The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets for collecting contractual cash flows; and
(ii) Contractual terms of the asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.
After initial measurement, such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in finance income in the statement of profit and loss. The losses arising from impairment are recognised in the statement of profit and loss. This category generally applies to trade and other receivables.
A ''debt instrument'' is classified as FVTOCI, if both of the following criteria are met:
(i) The objective of the business model is achieved both by collecting contractual cash flows and selling the financial assets; and
(ii) The asset''s contractual cash flows represent SPPI.
Debt instruments included within the FVTOCI category are measured initially as well as at each reporting date at fair value. Fair value movements are recognized in OCI. However, the Company recognizes interest income, impairment losses and foreign exchange gain or loss in the statement of profit and loss. On de-recognition of the asset, cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is reclassified from the equity to the statement of profit and loss. Interest earned whilst holding FVTOCI debt instrument is reported as interest income using the EIR method.
FVTPL is a residual category for debt instruments. Any debt instrument, which does not meet the criteria for categorization as at amortized cost or as FVTOCI, is classified as at FVTPL. Debt instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the statement of profit and loss.
All equity investments in scope of Ind AS 109 are measured at fair value. Equity instruments which are held for trading are classified as at FVTPL. If the Company decides to classify an equity instrument as at FVTOCI, then all fair value changes on the instrument, excluding dividends, are recognized in the OCI. There is no recycling of the amounts from OCI to the statement of profit and loss, even on sale of the investments. Equity instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the statement of profit and loss.
Investment in subsidiary and associate
Investments in subsidiary and associate are carried at cost less allowance for impairment, if any. Where an indication of impairment exists, the carrying amount of the investment is assessed and written down immediately to its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less cost of disposal and value in use.
De-recognition
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is primarily derecognised (i.e. removed from the balance sheet) when:
⢠The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; or
⢠The Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a ''pass-through'' arrangement; and either (a) the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.
The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Company has retained. Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum amount of consideration that the Company could be required to repay.
Impairment of financial assets
In accordance with Ind AS 109, the Company applies expected credit loss (ECL) model for measurement and recognition of impairment loss on the financial assets and credit risk exposure. The Company follows ''simplified approach'' for recognition of impairment loss allowance on Trade receivables. The application of simplified approach does not require the Company to track changes in credit risk. Rather, it recognises impairment loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date, right from its initial recognition.
For recognition of impairment loss on other financial assets and risk exposure, the Company determines that whether there has been a significant increase in the credit risk since initial recognition. If credit risk has not increased significantly, twelve-month ECL is used to provide for impairment loss. However, if credit risk has increased significantly, lifetime ECL is used. If, in a subsequent period, credit quality of the instrument improves such that there is no longer a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, then the entity reverts to recognising impairment loss allowance based on twelve-month ECL.
Lifetime ECL are the expected credit losses resulting from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument. The twelve-month ECL is a portion of the lifetime ECL which results from default events that are possible within twelve months after the reporting date. ECL is the difference between all contractual cash flows that are due to the Company in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Company expects to receive (i.e., all cash shortfalls), discounted at the original EIR. ECL impairment loss allowance (or reversal) recognized during the year is recognized as income/ expense in the statement of profit and loss. This amount is reflected under the head ''other expenses'' in the statement of profit and loss.
For assessing increase in credit risk and impairment loss, the Company combines financial instruments on the basis of shared credit risk characteristics with the objective of facilitating an analysis that is designed to enable significant increases in credit risk to be identified on a timely basis.
Initial recognition and measurement
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs. The Company''s financial liabilities include borrowings, trade and other payables, and derivative financial instruments.
Subsequent measurement
The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification. Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. This category also includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the Company that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships as defined by Ind AS 109. Separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading, unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments. Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
Financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss are designated as such at the initial date of recognition, and only if the criteria in Ind AS 109 are satisfied. For liabilities designated as FVTPL, fair value gains/losses attributable to changes in own credit risk are recognized in OCI. These gains/ losses are not subsequently transferred to the statement of profit and loss. However, the Company may
transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity. All other changes in fair value of such liability are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
After initial recognition, interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the EIR method. Gains and losses are recognised in the statement of profit and loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the EIR amortization process. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance costs in the statement of profit and loss.
De-recognition
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expired. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the de-recognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
Reclassification of financial assets and liabilities
The Company determines classification of financial assets and liabilities on initial recognition. After initial recognition, no re-classification is made for financial assets which are equity instruments and financial liabilities.
For financial assets which are debt instruments, a re-classification is made only if there is a change in the business model for managing those assets. A change in the business model occurs when the Company either begins or ceases to perform an activity that is significant to its operations. If the Company reclassifies financial assets, it applies the re-classification prospectively from the re-classification date, which is the first day of the immediately next reporting period following the change in business model. The Company does not restate any previously recognised gains, losses (including impairment gains or losses) or interest.
Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset, and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet, if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
(q) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet and cash flow statement 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.
(r) Dividend to equity holders
The Company recognises a liability to pay dividend to equity holders when the distribution is authorised, and the distribution is no longer at the discretion of the Company. As per the corporate laws in India, a distribution is authorised when it is approved by the shareholders. A corresponding amount is recognised directly in equity.
(s) Contingent liabilities
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company; or a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognized because it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; or the amount of obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability. The Company does not recognize a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the standalone financial statements.
(t) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders (after deducting preference dividends and attributable taxes) 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 bonus issue, bonus element in a rights issue, share split, and reverse share split (consolidation of shares) that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without a corresponding change in resources.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
(u) Segment reporting
An operating segment is a component of the Company that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses (including revenues and expenses relating to transactions with other components of the Company), whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Company''s chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. Operating segments of the Company are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker.
(v) Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of the standalone financial statements require 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.
The Company bases its assumptions and estimates on parameters available when the standalone financial statements are prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, however, may change due to market changes or circumstances arising that are beyond the control of the Company. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur. The judgements, estimates and assumptions management has made which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the standalone financial statements are as below. Also refer Note 45 in respect of the assessment of impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Revenue from contracts with customers
The Company determines and updates its assessment of expected discounts and incentives periodically and the accruals are adjusted accordingly. Estimates of expected discount and incentives are sensitive to changes in circumstances and the Company''s past experience regarding these amounts may not be representative of actual amounts in the future.
Leases
The Company determines the lease term as non-cancellable term of the lease, together with any periods covered by an option to extend the lease if it is reasonably certain to be exercised, or any periods covered by an option to terminate the lease, if it is reasonably certain not to be exercised. The
Mar 31, 2021
1. Corporate information
United Breweries Limited ("UBL" or "the Company") is a public limited company domiciled in India and incorporated under the provisions of the Indian Companies Act. Its shares are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE). The registered office of the Company is located at UB Tower, UB City, 24, Vittal Mallya Road, Bengaluru 560001, Karnataka, India. The Company is primarily engaged in the manufacture, purchase and sale of beer and non-alcoholic beverages. The Company has manufacturing facilities in India. The standalone Ind AS financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company on April 27, 2021.
2. Basis of preparation of standalone Ind AS financial statements
The standalone Ind AS financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (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. The standalone Ind AS financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for assets and liabilities which are required to be measured at fair value. The standalone Ind AS financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees ("INR") and all values are rounded to the nearest lakhs (INR 00,000), except when otherwise indicated.
The significant accounting policies adopted for preparation and presentation of financial statements have been applied consistently.
2.1 Summary of significant accounting policies
(a) Current versus non-current classification
The Company presents assets and liabilities in the balance sheet based on current/non-current classification. An asset is treated as current when it is:
⢠expected to be realized or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operating cycle;
⢠held primarily for the purpose of trading;
⢠expected to be realized within twelve months after the reporting period; or
⢠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:
⢠expected to be settled in normal operating cycle;
⢠held primarily for the purpose of trading;
⢠due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period; or
⢠there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.
The Company classifies all other liabilities as non-current.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities. The operating cycle is the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash equivalents. The Company has identified twelve months as its operating cycle.
The standalone Ind AS financial statements are presented in INR, which is also the Company''s functional currency. Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the Company at their respective functional currency spot rates at the date, the transaction first qualifies for recognition. However, for practical reasons, the Company uses monthly average rate, if the average approximates the actual rate at the date of the transaction.
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Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the functional currency spot rates of exchange at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on settlement or translation of monetary items are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. The gain or loss arising on translation of non-monetary items measured at fair value is treated in line with the recognition of the gain or loss on the change in fair value of the item (i.e., translation differences on items whose fair value gain or loss is recognized in other comprehensive income ("OCI") or the statement of profit and loss are also recognised in OCI or the statement of profit and loss, respectively).
In determining the spot exchange rate for initial recognition of the related asset, expense or income (or part of it) on derecognition of a non-monetary asset or non-monetary liability relating to advance consideration, the date of the transaction is the date on which the Company initially recognises the non- monetary asset or non-monetary liability arising from the advance consideration. If there are multiple payments or receipts in advance, the Company determines the transaction date for each payment or receipt of advance consideration.
The Company measures financial instruments (such as derivatives) at fair value at each balance sheet date. 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 in the principal market for the asset or liability, or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. 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 is 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 Ind AS 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 â Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
⢠Level 2 â Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable
⢠Level 3 â 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 Ind AS 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.
The Company''s management determines the policies and procedures for both recurring fair value measurement, such as derivative instruments and unquoted financial assets measured at fair value, and for non-recurring
measurement, such as assets held for distribution in discontinued operations. External valuers are involved, wherever considered necessary.
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. This note summarizes accounting policy for fair value and the other fair value related disclosures are given in the relevant notes.
(d) Revenue recognition
Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised when control of the goods or services are transferred to the customer at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
Revenue is recognized to the extent it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is being made. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, taking into account contractually defined terms of payment and excluding taxes or duties collected on behalf of the government. The Company has concluded that it is the principal in all of its revenue arrangements, except in certain contract manufacturing arrangements as explained below, since it is the primary obligor in all the revenue arrangements as it has pricing latitude and is also exposed to inventory and credit risks.
Based on the Educational Material on Ind AS 115 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ("ICAI"), the recovery of excise duty flows to the Company on its own account and hence is a liability of the manufacturer which forms part of the cost of production, irrespective of whether the goods are sold or not. Since the recovery of excise duty flows to the Company on its own account, revenue includes excise duty. However, sales tax/value added tax (VAT), goods and services tax are not received by the Company on its own account and are taxes collected on value added to the commodity by the seller on behalf of the government. Accordingly, these are excluded from revenue.
The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized:
Sale of products
Revenue from the sale of products is recognised at a point in time when control of the products is transferred to the customer and there is no unfulfilled obligation that could affect the customer''s acceptance of the products. Revenue from the sale of products is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns and allowances, discounts and incentives.
If the consideration in a contract includes a variable amount (discounts and incentives), the Company estimates the amount of consideration to which it will be entitled in exchange for transferring the goods to the customer and such discounts and incentives are estimated at contract inception.
Generally, the Company receives short-term advances from its customers. Using the practical expedient in Ind AS 115, the Company does not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component if it expects, at contract inception, that the period between the transfer of the promised good or service to the customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less.
Sale of services
Royalty income is recognized, on an accrual basis, at agreed rate on sale of branded products by the licensee, in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The Company provides license to the parties to manufacture, sell and distribute its goods in exchange of royalty fee which is based on the sales made to the end customer. The Company recognises revenue from sales-based royalty promised in exchange for a license of intellectual property only when (or as) the later of the events occurs â (a) the sale occurs; and (b) the performance obligation for sales has been satisfied (or partially satisfied).
Income from contract manufacturing units
The Company evaluates its revenue arrangements with Contract Manufacturing Units ("CMUs") to identify agency relationship.
The Company is regarded as a principal if it controls promised good or service before it transfers the good or service to customer. In case if the Company is a principal in a contract, it may satisfy a performance obligation by itself or may engage CMU to satisfy some or all of a performance obligation on its behalf. In this case, the Company recognises revenue at the gross amount of consideration to which it expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services transferred. Revenue is recognized on sale of products to customers and the related cost of sales is also recognized by the Company, as and when incurred.
The Company is regarded as an agent if its performance obligation is to arrange for the provision of goods or services by CMU. In this case CMU is primarily responsible for fulfilling the contract and the Company does not have discretion in establishing prices and is also not exposed to inventory and credit risks for the amount receivable from the customer. In this case, the Company recognises revenue at the net amount of consideration the Company is eligible under the contract. This net consideration is recognized as income, as per the terms of respective agreement and on the basis of information provided by respective CMU. Such income is included under the head "other operating revenues" in the statement of profit and loss.
Interest
Interest income is recognized using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate is the rate that discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the gross carrying amount of the financial asset. Interest income is included under the head "other income" in the statement of profit and loss.
Dividends
Dividend income is recognized when the Company''s right to receive the payment is established, which is generally when the shareholders approve the dividend.
Contract assets
A contract asset is the right to consideration in exchange for goods or services transferred to the customer. If the Company performs by transferring goods or services to a customer before the customer pays consideration or before payment is due, a contract asset is recognised for the earned consideration that is conditional.
Trade receivables
A trade receivable is recognised if an amount of consideration is unconditional (i.e., only the passage of time is required before payment of the consideration is due). Refer to accounting policies of financial assets.
Contract liabilities
A contract liability is recognised if a payment is received or a payment is due (whichever is earlier) from the customer before the Company transfers the related goods or services. Contract liabilities are recognised as revenue when the Company performs under the contract (i.e., transfers control of the related goods or services to the customer).
Government grants are recognised where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received, and all attached conditions will be complied with. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognised as income on a systematic basis over the periods that the related costs, for which it is intended to compensate, are expensed. When the grant relates to an asset, it is recognised as income in equal amounts over the expected useful life of the related asset.
Current income tax
Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date.
Current income tax relating to items recognised outside the statement of profit and loss is recognised outside the statement of profit and loss (either in OCI or in equity in correlation to the underlying transaction). Management periodically evaluates whether it is probable that the relevant taxation authority would accept an uncertain tax treatment that the Company has used or plan to use in its income tax filings, including 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 and assets are recognized for all taxable temporary differences and deductible temporary differences, except:
⢠when the deferred tax liability or asset 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; and
⢠in respect of taxable temporary differences and deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiary and associate, 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 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 utilized. 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 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 the statement of profit and loss is recognised outside the statement of profit and loss (either in OCI or in equity in correlation to the underlying transaction).
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.
Sales/value added tax/goods and services tax paid on acquisition of assets or on incurring expenses When the tax incurred on purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, the tax paid is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item, as applicable. Otherwise, expenses and assets are recognized net of the amount of sales/value added taxes/goods and services tax paid. The net amount of tax recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the balance sheet.
(g) Non-current assets held for sale
The Company classifies non-current assets as held for sale if their carrying amounts will be recovered principally through a sale rather than through continuing use. Non-current assets classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Costs to sell are the incremental costs directly attributable to the disposal of an asset, excluding finance costs and income tax expense.
The criteria for held for sale classification is regarded as met only when the sale is highly probable, and the asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition. Actions required to complete the sale should indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the sale will be made or that the decision to sell will be withdrawn. Management must be committed to the sale and the sale expected within one year from the date of classification.
Property, plant and equipment and intangibles are not depreciated or amortised once classified as held for sale. Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale are presented separately from other items in the balance sheet.
(h) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Capital work-in-progress is stated at cost. Such cost includes the cost of replacing part of the plant and equipment and borrowing costs for long-term construction projects, if the recognition criteria is met.
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 is satisfied. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognised in the statement of profit and loss as incurred.
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the useful lives of the assets, estimated by the management, as follows:
Factory buildings |
30 |
Other buildings (RCC) |
60 |
Other buildings (Non-RCC) |
30 |
Roads (RCC) |
10 |
Roads (Non-RCC), Fences, etc |
5 |
Plant and equipment |
151 |
Electrical installations |
10 |
Office equipments |
5 |
Computers |
3 |
Servers and networks |
6 |
Furniture and fixtures |
10 |
Laboratory equipments |
10 |
Vehicles |
8 and 10 |
Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013. The management believes that these estimated useful lives reflect fair approximation of the period over which the assets are likely to be used.
(i) Assets acquired on amalgamation, etc. (where original dates of acquisition are not readily available), are depreciated over the remaining useful life of the assets, as certified by an expert.
(ii) Beer dispensers and coolers (included under furniture and fixtures) and Kegs (included under plant and equipment) are depreciated on a straight-line basis over a period of 3 years being useful life, as estimated by the management considering nature of these assets.
Leasehold improvements are amortized on straight-line basis over the lower of useful life of the asset and the remaining period of the lease.
An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognised is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on de-recognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognised.
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.
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. Internally generated intangibles, excluding capitalised development costs, are not capitalised and the related expenditure is reflected in the statement of profit and loss in the period in which the expenditure is incurred. The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as finite.
Intangible assets are amortized 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 are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period. 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 is recognized in the statement of profit and loss, unless such expenditure forms part of carrying value of another asset.
An intangible asset is derecognised upon disposal (i.e., at the date the recipient obtains control) or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Gains or losses arising from de- recognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in the statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognised.
Licenses and rights are amortised on a straight-line basis over useful life of 10 years, as estimated by the management.
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they occur.
Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds. Borrowing cost also includes exchange differences to the extent regarded as an adjustment to the borrowing costs.
The Company assesses at contract inception whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. That is, if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.
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.
Right-of-use 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 (disclosed under property, plant and equipment) are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:
Useful life (years)
Vehicles 4 and 5
If ownership of the leased asset is transferred to the Company at the end of the lease term or the cost reflects the exercise of a purchase option, depreciation is calculated using the estimated useful life of the asset. The right-of-use assets are also subject to impairment. Refer to the accounting policy on impairment of nonfinancial assets.
Lease liabilities
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 exercising of 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. The Company has applied practical expedient of using a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with similar characteristics. 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''s lease liabilities are included under Interest-bearing borrowings.
Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets
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 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.
Leases in which the Company does not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset are classified as operating leases. Rental income is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised over the lease term on the same basis as rental income. Contingent rents are recognised as revenue in the period in which they are earned.
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition are accounted for as follows:
Raw materials, Packing materials and bottles, Stores and spares: Cost includes cost of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.
Finished goods and Work-in-progress: Cost includes cost of direct materials and labour and a proportion of manufacturing overheads based on the normal operating capacity but excludes borrowing costs. Excise duty, as applicable, is included in the valuation.
Stock-in-trade: Cost includes cost of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.
Cost is determined on a weighted average basis. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
(m) Impairment of non-financial assets
The Company assesses, at each reporting date, whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Company estimates the asset''s recoverable amount. An asset''s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset''s or cash-generating unit''s ("CGU") fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. Recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. When the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount.
In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre- tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. 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. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples, quoted share prices for publicly traded companies or other available fair value indicators.
The Company bases its impairment calculation on detailed budgets and forecast calculations, which are prepared separately for each of the Company''s CGUs to which the individual assets are allocated. These budgets and forecast calculations generally cover a period of five years. For longer periods, a long-term growth rate is calculated and applied to project future cash flows after the fifth year. To estimate cash flow
projections beyond periods covered by the most recent budgets/forecasts, the Company extrapolates cash flow projections in the budget using a steady or declining growth rate for subsequent years, unless an increasing rate can be justified. In any case, this growth rate does not exceed the long-term average growth rate for the products, industries, or country in which the entity operates, or for the market in which the asset is used. Impairment losses of continuing operations, including impairment on inventories, are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
For assets, an assessment is made at each reporting date to determine whether there is an indication that previously recognised impairment losses no longer exist or have decreased. If such indication exists, the Company estimates the asset''s or CGU''s recoverable amount. A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the assumptions used to determine the asset''s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised.
The reversal is limited so that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its recoverable amount, nor exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. Such reversal is recognised in the statement of profit and loss, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case, the reversal is treated as a revaluation increase.
Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. When the Company expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset, but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to a provision is presented in the statement of profit and loss, net of any reimbursement.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.
(o) Retirement and other employee benefits
Retirement benefit in the form of provident fund is a defined contribution scheme. The Company has no obligation, other than the contribution payable to the provident fund. The Company recognizes contribution payable to the provident fund scheme as an expense, when an employee renders the related service. If the contribution payable to the scheme for service received before the balance sheet date exceeds the contribution already paid, the deficit payable to the scheme is recognized as a liability after deducting the contribution already paid. If the contribution already paid exceeds the contribution due for services received before the balance sheet date, then excess is recognized as an asset to the extent that the pre-payment will lead to a reduction in future payment or a cash refund.
In respect of certain employees, the Company has established a Provident Fund Trust, which is a defined benefit plan, to which contributions towards provident fund are made each month. The Provident Fund Trust guarantees a specified rate of return on such contributions on a periodical basis as per the government notification. The Company will meet the shortfall in the return, if any, which is determined based on an actuarial valuation carried out, as per projected unit credit method, as at the date of balance sheet. The contributions to provident fund are charged to the statement of profit and loss on an accrual basis.
Retirement benefit in the form of superannuation fund is a defined contribution scheme. The Company has established a Superannuation Fund Trust to which contributions are made each month. The Company recognizes contribution payable to the superannuation fund scheme as expenditure, when an employee renders the related service. The Company has no other obligations beyond its monthly contributions.
The Company operates a defined benefit gratuity plan in India, which requires contributions to be made to a separately administered fund. The cost of providing benefits under the defined benefit plan is determined using the projected unit credit method.
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 balance sheet with a corresponding debit or credit to retained earnings through OCI in the period in which they occur. Remeasurements are not reclassified to the statement of profit and loss in subsequent periods.
Past service costs are recognized in the statement of profit and loss on the earlier of the date of the plan amendment or curtailment, and the date that the Company recognizes related restructuring costs. Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset. The Company recognizes changes in the net defined benefit obligation which includes service costs comprising current service costs, past-service costs, gains and losses on curtailments and non-routine settlements; and net interest expense or income, as an expense in the statement of profit and loss.
Accumulated leave, which is expected to be utilized within the next twelve months, is treated as short- term employee benefit. The Company measures the expected cost of such absences as the additional amount that it expects to pay as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the reporting date. 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 absences are provided for based on the actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method at the year-end. The Company presents the leave as a current liability in the balance sheet, to the extent it does not have an unconditional right to defer its settlement for twelve months after the reporting date. Where the Company has the unconditional legal and contractual right to defer the settlement for a period beyond twelve months, the same is presented as non-current liability.
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.
Initial recognition and measurement
All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within a time frame established by regulation or convention in the market place (regular way trades) are recognised on the trade date, i.e. the date that the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset.
Subsequent measurement
For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified in four categories:
⢠Debt instruments at amortised cost
⢠Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
⢠Debt instruments, derivatives and equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
⢠Equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
A ''debt instrument'' is measured at the amortised cost, if both of the following conditions are met:
(i) The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets for collecting contractual cash flows; and
(ii) Contractual terms of the asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.
After initial measurement, such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included in finance income in the statement of profit and loss. The losses arising from impairment are recognised in the statement of profit and loss. This category generally applies to trade and other receivables.
A ''debt instrument'' is classified as FVTOCI, if both of the following criteria are met:
(i) The objective of the business model is achieved both by collecting contractual cash flows and selling the financial assets; and
(ii) The asset''s contractual cash flows represent SPPI.
Debt instruments included within the FVTOCI category are measured initially as well as at each reporting date at fair value. Fair value movements are recognized in OCI. However, the Company recognizes interest income, impairment losses and foreign exchange gain or loss in the statement of profit and loss. On de- recognition of the asset, cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in OCI is reclassified from the equity to the statement of profit and loss. Interest earned whilst holding FVTOCI debt instrument is reported as interest income using the EIR method.
FVTPL is a residual category for debt instruments. Any debt instrument, which does not meet the criteria for categorization as at amortized cost or as FVTOCI, is classified as at FVTPL. Debt instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the statement of profit and loss.
All equity investments in scope of Ind AS 109 are measured at fair value. Equity instruments which are held for trading are classified as at FVTPL. If the Company decides to classify an equity instrument as at FVTOCI, then all fair value changes on the instrument, excluding dividends, are recognized in the OCI. There is no recycling of the amounts from OCI to the statement of profit and loss, even on sale of the investments. Equity instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the statement of profit and loss.
Investment in subsidiary and associate
Investments in subsidiary and associate are carried at cost less allowance for impairment, if any. Where an indication of impairment exists, the carrying amount of the investment is assessed and written down immediately to its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less cost of disposal and value in use.
De-recognition
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is primarily derecognised (i.e. removed from the balance sheet) when:
⢠The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; or
⢠The Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a ''pass-through'' arrangement; and either (a) the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.
The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Company has retained. Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum amount of consideration that the Company could be required to repay.
Impairment of financial assets
In accordance with Ind AS 109, the Company applies expected credit loss (ECL) model for measurement and recognition of impairment loss on the financial assets and credit risk exposure. The Company follows ''simplified approach'' for recognition of impairment loss allowance on Trade receivables. The application of simplified approach does not require the Company to track changes in credit risk. Rather, it recognises impairment loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date, right from its initial recognition.
For recognition of impairment loss on other financial assets and risk exposure, the Company determines that whether there has been a significant increase in the credit risk since initial recognition. If credit risk has not increased significantly, twelve-month ECL is used to provide for impairment loss. However, if credit risk has increased significantly, lifetime ECL is used. If, in a subsequent period, credit quality of the instrument improves such that there is no longer a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, then the entity reverts to recognising impairment loss allowance based on twelve-month ECL.
Lifetime ECL are the expected credit losses resulting from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument. The twelve-month ECL is a portion of the lifetime ECL which results from default events that are possible within twelve months after the reporting date. ECL is the difference between all contractual cash flows that are due to the Company in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Company expects to receive (i.e., all cash shortfalls), discounted at the original EIR. ECL impairment loss allowance (or reversal) recognized during the year is recognized as income/ expense in the statement of profit and loss. This amount is reflected under the head ''other expenses'' in the statement of profit and loss.
For assessing increase in credit risk and impairment loss, the Company combines financial instruments on the basis of shared credit risk characteristics with the objective of facilitating an analysis that is designed to enable significant increases in credit risk to be identified on a timely basis.
Initial recognition and measurement
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs. The Company''s financial liabilities include borrowings, trade and other payables, and derivative financial instruments.
Subsequent measurement
The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification. Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. This category also includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the Company that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships as defined by Ind AS 109. Separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading, unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments. Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
Financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss are designated as such at the initial date of recognition, and only if the criteria in Ind AS 109 are satisfied. For liabilities designated as FVTPL, fair value gains/losses attributable to changes in own credit risk are recognized in OCI. These gains/losses are not subsequently transferred to the statement of profit and loss. However, the Company may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity. All other changes in fair value of such liability are recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
After initial recognition, interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the EIR method. Gains and losses are recognised in the statement of profit and loss when the liabilities are
derecognised as well as through the EIR amortization process. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance costs in the statement of profit and loss.
De-recognition
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expired. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the de-recognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the statement of profit and loss.
Reclassification of financial assets and liabilities
The Company determines classification of financial assets and liabilities on initial recognition. After initial recognition, no re-classification is made for financial assets which are equity instruments and financial liabilities.
For financial assets which are debt instruments, a re-classification is made only if there is a change in the business model for managing those assets. A change in the business model occurs when the Company either begins or ceases to perform an activity that is significant to its operations. If the Company reclassifies financial assets, it applies the re-classification prospectively from the re-classification date, which is the first day of the immediately next reporting period following the change in business model. The Company does not restate any previously recognised gains, losses (including impairment gains or losses) or interest.
Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset, and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet, if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
(q) Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting
The Company uses derivative financial instruments, such as forward currency contracts, to hedge its foreign currency risks. Such derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at fair value. Derivatives are carried as financial assets when the fair value is positive and as financial liabilities when the fair value is negative. Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives are taken directly to the statement of profit and loss, except for the effective portion of cash flow hedges, which is recognized in OCI and later reclassified to the statement of profit and loss when the hedge item affects the statement of profit and loss.
At the inception of a hedge relationship, the Company formally designates and documents the hedge relationship to which the Company wishes to apply hedge accounting and the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge.
Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet and cash flow statement 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.
(s) Cash dividend to equity holders
The Company recognises a liability to make cash distributions to equity holders when the distribution is authorised and the distribution is no longer at the discretion of the Company. As per the corporate laws in India, a distribution is authorised when it is approved by the shareholders. A corresponding amount is recognised directly in equity.
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company; or a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognized because it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; or the amount of obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability. The Company does not recognize a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the standalone Ind AS financial statements.
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders (after deducting preference dividends and attributable taxes) 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 bonus issue, bonus element in a rights issue, share split, and reverse share split (consolidation of shares) that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without a corresponding change in resources.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
An operating segment is a component of the Company that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses (including revenues and expenses relating to transactions with other components of the Company), whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Company''s chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. Operating segments of the Company are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker.
(w) Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of the standalone Ind AS 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.
The Company bases its assumptions and estimates on parameters available when the standalone Ind AS financial sta
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1. Corporate information
United Breweries Limited ("UBL" or "the Company") is a public limited company domiciled in India and incorporated under the provisions of the Indian Companies Act. Its shares are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE). The registered office of the Company is located at UB Tower, UB city, 24, Vittal Mallya Road, Bengaluru 560001, Karnataka, India. The Company is primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of beer. The Company has manufacturing facilities in India.
2. Basis of preparation of standalone Ind AS financial statements
The standalone Ind AS financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 (as amended from time to time).
The standalone Ind AS financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for assets and liabilities which have been measured at fair value. The standalone Ind AS financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees ("INR") and all values are rounded to the nearest lakhs (INR 00,000), except when otherwise indicated.
The significant accounting policies adopted for preparation and presentation of financial statements have been applied consistently except for the changes in accounting policy for amendments to the standard that were issued effective for annual period beginning from on or after April 1, 2017.
2.1 Summary of significant accounting policies
(a) Current versus non-current classification
The Company presents assets and liabilities in the balance sheet based on current/non-current classification. An asset is treated as current when it is:
- expected to be realized or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operating cycle;
- held primarily for the purpose of trading;
- expected to be realized within twelve months after the reporting period; or
- 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:
- expected to be settled in normal operating cycle;
- held primarily for the purpose of trading;
- due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period; or
- there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.
The Company classifies all other liabilities as non-current. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities. The operating cycle is the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realization in cash and cash equivalents. The Company has identified twelve months as its operating cycle.
(b) Foreign currencies
The standalone Ind AS financial statements are presented in INR, which is also the Company''s functional currency. Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the Company at their respective functional currency spot rates at the date, the transaction first qualifies for recognition. However, for practical reasons, the Company uses an average rate, if the average approximates the actual rate at the date of the transaction.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the functional currency spot rates of exchange at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on settlement or translation of monetary items are recognized in profit or loss.
Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. The gain or loss arising on translation of non-monetary items measured at fair value is treated in line with the recognition of the gain or loss on the change in fair value of the item (i.e., translation differences on items whose fair value gain or loss is recognized in other comprehensive income ("OCI") or profit or loss are also recognized in OCI or profit or loss, respectively).
(c) Fair value measurement
The Company measures financial instruments, such as, derivatives at fair value at each balance sheet date. 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 in the principal market for the asset or liability, or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. 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, maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs. All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the standalone Ind AS financial statements are categorized 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 recognized in the standalone Ind AS financial statements on a recurring basis, the Company determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorization (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.
The Company''s management determines the policies and procedures for both recurring fair value measurement, such as derivative instruments and unquoted financial assets measured at fair value, and for non-recurring measurement, such as assets held for distribution in discontinued operations. External valuers are involved, wherever considered necessary.
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. This note summarizes accounting policy for fair value and the other fair value related disclosures are given in the relevant notes.
(d) Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognized to the extent it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is being made. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, taking into account contractually defined terms of payment and excluding taxes or duties collected on behalf of the government. The Company has concluded that it is the principal in all of its revenue arrangements since it is the primary obligor in all the revenue arrangements as it has pricing latitude and is also exposed to inventory and credit risks.
Based on the Educational Material on Ind AS 18 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ("ICAI"), the Company has assumed that recovery of excise duty flows to the Company on its own account and hence is a liability of the manufacturer which forms part of the cost of production, irrespective of whether the goods are sold or not. Since the recovery of excise duty flows to the Company on its own account, revenue includes excise duty. However, sales tax/value added tax (VAT) is not received by the Company on its own account and is tax collected on value added to the commodity by the seller on behalf of the government. Accordingly, it is excluded from revenue.
The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized:
Sale of products
Revenue from the sale of products is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer. Revenue from the sale of products is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns and allowances, trade discounts and volume rebates.
Sale of services
Royalty income is recognized, on an accrual basis, at agreed rate on sale of branded products by the licensee, in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
Income from contract manufacturing units
The Company evaluates its revenue arrangements with Contract Manufacturing Units ("CMUs") to identify agency relationship. The CMU is regarded as a principal when it has exposure to significant risks and rewards associated with the sale of products or rendering of services i.e., it has the primary responsibility for providing goods or services to the customer, has pricing latitude and is also exposed to inventory and credit risks. In all other cases, the CMU is regarded as an agent.
Where CMU is regarded as a principal, net surplus from sale of UBL brand products by CMU is recognized as income, as per the terms of respective agreement and on the basis of information provided by respective CMU. Such income is included under the head "other operating revenues" in the statement of profit and loss.
Where CMU is regarded as an agent, revenue is recognized on sale of products by CMU to its customers. The related cost of sales is also recognized by the Company, as and when incurred by the CMU.
Interest
Interest income is recognized using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate is the rate that discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the gross carrying amount of the financial asset. Interest income is included under the head "other income" in the statement of profit and loss.
Dividends
Dividend income is recognized when the Company''s right to receive the payment is established, which is generally when the shareholders approve the dividend.
(e) Government grants
Government grants are recognized where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all attached conditions will be complied with. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognized as income on a systematic basis over the periods that the related costs, for which it is intended to compensate, are expensed. When the grant relates to an asset, it is recognized as income in equal amounts over the expected useful life of the related asset.
(f) Taxes
Current income tax
Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date.
Current income tax relating to items recognized outside profit or loss is recognized outside profit or loss (either in OCI or in equity in correlation to the underlying transaction). 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 and assets are recognized for all taxable temporary differences and deductible temporary differences, except:
- when the deferred tax liability or asset 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; and
- in respect of taxable temporary differences and deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiary and associate, 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 recognized 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 utilized. 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 utilized. Unrecognized deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each reporting date and are recognized 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 realized 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 recognized outside profit or loss is recognized outside profit or loss (either in OCI or in equity in correlation to the underlying transaction).
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.
Sales/value added tax/goods and service tax paid on acquisition of assets or on incurring expenses When the tax incurred on purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, the tax paid is recognized as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item, as applicable.
Otherwise, expenses and assets are recognized net of the amount of sales/ value added taxes/goods and service tax paid. The net amount of tax recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the balance sheet.
(g) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, capital work in progress is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Such cost includes the cost of replacing part of the plant and equipment and borrowing costs for long-term construction projects, if the recognition criteria are met.
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 recognized 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 recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
*In respect of assets (excluding pipelines) used at any time during the year on double shift or triple shift basis, the depreciation for that period is increased by 50% or 100%, respectively.
For the purpose of depreciation calculation, residual value is determined as 5% of the original cost for all the assets, as estimated by the management basis independent assessment by an expert. The Company, based on technical assessment made by technical expert and management estimate, depreciates following assets, not included above, over the estimated useful lives which are different from the useful life prescribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013. The management believes that these estimated useful lives are realistic and reflect fair approximation of the period over which the assets are likely to be used.
(i) Assets acquired on amalgamation, etc. (where original dates of acquisition are not readily available), are depreciated over the remaining useful life of the assets, as certified by an expert.
(ii) Beer dispensers and coolers (included under furniture and fixtures) and Kegs (included under plant and equipment) are depreciated on a straight-line basis over a period of 3 years being useful life, as estimated by the management considering nature of these assets.
Leasehold land is amortized on a straight-line basis over the period of lease i.e. 90 - 99 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on straight-line basis over the lower of useful life of the asset and the remaining period of the lease.
An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognized is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on de-recognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognized.
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.
(h) Intangible assets
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 amortization and accumulated impairment losses. Internally generated intangibles, excluding capitalized development costs, are not capitalized and the related expenditure is reflected in profit or loss in the period in which the expenditure is incurred. The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as finite.
Intangible assets are amortized over the useful economic life and assessed for impairment, whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortization period and the amortization method for an intangible asset are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period. 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 amortization period or method, as appropriate, and are treated as changes in accounting estimates. The amortization expense on intangible assets is recognized in the statement of profit and loss, unless such expenditure forms part of carrying value of another asset.
Gains or losses arising from de-recognition 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 or loss when the asset is derecognized.
(i) Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalized as part of the cost of the asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they occur.
Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds. Borrowing cost also includes exchange differences to the extent regarded as an adjustment to the borrowing costs.
(j) Leases
The determination of whether an arrangement is or contains a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at the inception of the lease. The arrangement is or contains a lease if fulfillment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset or assets, even if that right is not explicitly specified in an arrangement.
The Company as a lessee
A lease is classified at the inception date as a finance lease or an operating lease. A lease that transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership to the Company is classified as a finance lease.
Finance leases are capitalized at the commencement of the lease at the inception date fair value of the leased property or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are recognized in finance costs in the statement of profit and loss, unless they are directly attributable to qualifying assets, in which case they are capitalized in accordance with the Company''s general policy on the borrowing costs. A leased asset is depreciated over the useful life of the asset. However, if there is no reasonable certainty that the Company will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term, the asset is depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset and the lease term.
Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense in the statement of profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
(k) Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition are accounted for as follows:
Raw materials, Packing materials and bottles, Stores and spares: Cost includes cost of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.
Finished goods and Work-in-progress: Cost includes cost of direct materials and labour and a proportion of manufacturing overheads based on the normal operating capacity, but excluding borrowing costs.
Stock-in-trade: Cost includes cost of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.
Cost is determined on a weighted average basis. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
(l) Impairment of non-financial assets
The Company assesses, at each reporting date, whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Company estimates the asset''s recoverable amount. An asset''s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset''s or cash-generating units ("CGU") fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. Recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. When the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount.
In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. 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. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples, quoted share prices for publicly traded companies or other available fair value indicators.
The Company bases its impairment calculation on detailed budgets and forecast calculations, which are prepared separately for each of the Company''s CGUs to which the individual assets are allocated. These budgets and forecast calculations generally cover a period of five years. For longer periods, a long-term growth rate is calculated and applied to project future cash flows after the fifth year. To estimate cash flow projections beyond periods covered by the most recent budgets/forecasts, the Company extrapolates cash flow projections in the budget using a steady or declining growth rate for subsequent years, unless an increasing rate can be justified. In any case, this growth rate does not exceed the long-term average growth rate for the products, industries, or country in which the entity operates, or for the market in which the asset is used.
Impairment losses of continuing operations, including impairment on inventories, are recognized in the statement of profit and loss.
For assets excluding goodwill, an assessment is made at each reporting date to determine whether there is an indication that previously recognized impairment losses no longer exist or have decreased. If such indication exists, the Company estimates the asset''s or CGU''s recoverable amount. A previously recognized impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the assumptions used to determine the asset''s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognized. The reversal is limited so that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its recoverable amount, nor exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years. Such reversal is recognized in the statement of profit or loss, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case, the reversal is treated as a revaluation increase.
Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as at year end and when circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. Impairment is determined for goodwill by assessing the recoverable amount of each CGU (or group of CGUs) to which the goodwill relates. When the recoverable amount of the CGU is less than its carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized. Impairment losses relating to goodwill cannot be reversed in future periods.
(m) Provisions
Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. When the Company expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognized as a separate asset, but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to a provision is presented in the statement of profit and loss, net of any reimbursement.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as a finance cost.
(n) Retirement and other employee benefits
Retirement benefit in the form of provident fund is a defined contribution scheme. The Company has no obligation, other than the contribution payable to the provident fund. The Company recognizes contribution payable to the provident fund scheme as an expense, when an employee renders the related service. If the contribution payable to the scheme for service received before the balance sheet date exceeds the contribution already paid, the deficit payable to the scheme is recognized as a liability after deducting the contribution already paid. If the contribution already paid exceeds the contribution due for services received before the balance sheet date, then excess is recognized as an asset to the extent that the pre-payment will lead to a reduction in future payment or a cash refund.
In respect of certain employees, the Company has established a Provident Fund Trust, which is a defined benefit plan, to which contributions towards provident fund are made each month. The Provident Fund Trust guarantees a specified rate of return on such contributions on a periodical basis. The Company will meet the shortfall in the return, if any, which is determined based on an actuarial valuation carried out, as per projected unit credit method, as at the date of balance sheet. The contributions to provident fund are charged to the statement of profit and loss on an accrual basis.
Retirement benefit in the form of superannuation fund is a defined contribution scheme. The Company has established a Superannuation Fund Trust to which contributions are made each month. The Company recognizes contribution payable to the superannuation fund scheme as expenditure, when an employee renders the related service. The Company has no other obligations beyond its monthly contributions.
The Company operates a defined benefit gratuity plan in India, which requires contributions to be made to a separately administered fund. The cost of providing benefits under the defined benefit plan is determined using the projected unit credit method. 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 recognized immediately in the 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.
Past service costs are recognized in profit or loss on the earlier of the date of the plan amendment or curtailment, and the date that the Company recognizes related restructuring costs. Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset. The Company recognizes changes in the net defined benefit obligation which includes service costs comprising current service costs, past-service costs, gains and losses on curtailments and non-routine settlements; and net interest expense or income, as an expense in the statement of profit and loss.
Accumulated leave, which is expected to be utilized within the next twelve months, is treated as short-term employee benefit. The Company measures the expected cost of such absences as the additional amount that it expects to pay as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the reporting date. 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 absences are provided for based on the actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method at the year-end. The Company presents the leave as a current liability in the balance sheet, to the extent it does not have an unconditional right to defer its settlement for twelve months after the reporting date. Where the Company has the unconditional legal and contractual right to defer the settlement for a period beyond twelve months, the same is presented as non-current liability.
(o) Financial instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.
Financial assets
Initial recognition and measurement
All financial assets are recognized initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within a time frame established by regulation or convention in the market place (regular way trades) are recognized on the trade date, i.e. the date that the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset.
Subsequent measurement
For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified in four categories:
- Debt instruments at amortized cost
- Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
- Debt instruments, derivatives and equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
- Equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
A ''debt instrument'' is measured at the amortized cost, if both the following conditions are met:
(i) The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets for collecting contractual cash flows; and
(ii) Contractual terms of the asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.
After initial measurement, such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortization is included in finance income in the profit or loss. The losses arising from impairment are recognized in the profit or loss. This category generally applies to trade and other receivables.
A ''debt instrument'' is classified as FVTOCI, if both of the following criteria are met:
(i) The objective of the business model is achieved both by collecting contractual cash flows and selling the financial assets; and
(ii) The asset''s contractual cash flows represent SPPI.
Debt instruments included within the FVTOCI category are measured initially as well as at each reporting date at fair value. Fair value movements are recognized in OCI. However, the Company recognizes interest income, impairment losses and foreign exchange gain or loss in the profit or loss. On de-recognition of the asset, cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in OCI is reclassified from the equity to profit or loss. Interest earned whilst holding FVTOCI debt instrument is reported as interest income using the EIR method. FVTPL is a residual category for debt instruments. Any debt instrument, which does not meet the criteria for categorization as at amortized cost or as FVTOCI, is classified as at FVTPL. Debt instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the profit or loss.
All equity investments in scope of Ind AS 109 are measured at fair value. Equity instruments which are held for trading are classified as at FVTPL. If the Company decides to classify an equity instrument as at FVTOCI, then all fair value changes on the instrument, excluding dividends, are recognized in the OCI. There is no recycling of the amounts from OCI to profit or loss, even on sale of the investments. Equity instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the profit or loss.
Investment in subsidiary and associate
Investments in subsidiary and associate are carried at cost less provision for impairment, if any.
De-recognition
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is primarily derecognized (i.e. removed from the balance sheet) when:
- The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; or
- The Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a ''pass-through'' arrangement; and either (a) the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.
The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Company has retained. Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum amount of consideration that the Company could be required to repay.
Impairment of financial assets
In accordance with Ind AS 109, the Company applies expected credit loss (ECL) model for measurement and recognition of impairment loss on the financial assets and credit risk exposure. The Company follows ''simplified approach'' for recognition of impairment loss allowance on Trade receivables. The application of simplified approach does not require the Company to track changes in credit risk. Rather, it recognizes impairment loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date, right from its initial recognition.
For recognition of impairment loss on other financial assets and risk exposure, the Company determines that whether there has been a significant increase in the credit risk since initial recognition. If credit risk has not increased significantly, twelve month ECL is used to provide for impairment loss. However, if credit risk has increased significantly, lifetime ECL is used. If, in a subsequent period, credit quality of the instrument improves such that there is no longer a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, then the entity reverts to recognizing impairment loss allowance based on twelve-month ECL.
Lifetime ECL are the expected credit losses resulting from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument. The twelve-month ECL is a portion of the lifetime ECL which results from default events that are possible within twelve months after the reporting date. ECL is the difference between all contractual cash flows that are due to the Company in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Company expects to receive (i.e., all cash shortfalls), discounted at the original EIR. ECL impairment loss allowance (or reversal) recognized during the year is recognized as income/ expense in the statement of profit and loss. This amount is reflected under the head ''other expenses'' in the profit or loss.
For assessing increase in credit risk and impairment loss, the Company combines financial instruments on the basis of shared credit risk characteristics with the objective of facilitating an analysis that is designed to enable significant increases in credit risk to be identified on a timely basis.
Financial liabilities
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, payables, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate.
All financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs. The Company''s financial liabilities include borrowings, trade and other payables, and derivative financial instruments.
Subsequent measurement
The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification. Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. This category also includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the Company that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships as defined by Ind AS 109. Separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading, unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments. Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognized in the profit or loss.
Financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss are designated as such at the initial date of recognition, and only if the criteria in Ind AS 109 are satisfied. For liabilities designated as FVTPL, fair value gains/losses attributable to changes in own credit risk are recognized in OCI. These gains/ loss are not subsequently transferred to profit or loss. However, the Company may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity. All other changes in fair value of such liability are recognized in the statement of profit or loss.
Borrowings is the category most relevant to the Company. After initial recognition, interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the EIR method. Gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognized as well as through the EIR amortization process. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortization is included as finance costs in the statement of profit and loss.
De-recognition
A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expired. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the de-recognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the statement of profit or loss.
Embedded derivatives
An embedded derivative is a component of a hybrid (combined) instrument that also includes a non-derivative host contract with the effect that some of the cash flows of the combined instrument vary in a way similar to a standalone derivative. If the hybrid contract contains a host that is a financial asset within the scope of Ind AS 109, the Company does not separate embedded derivatives. Rather, it applies the classification requirements contained in Ind AS 109 to the entire hybrid contract. Derivatives embedded in all other host contracts are accounted for as separate derivatives and recorded at fair value if their economic characteristics and risks are not closely related to those of the host contracts and the host contracts are not held for trading or designated at fair value though profit or loss. These embedded derivatives are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss, unless designated as effective hedging instruments.
Reclassification of financial assets and liabilities
The Company determines classification of financial assets and liabilities on initial recognition. After initial recognition, no re-classification is made for financial assets which are equity instruments and financial liabilities. For financial assets which are debt instruments, a re-classification is made only if there is a change in the business model for managing those assets. A change in the business model occurs when the Company either begins or ceases to perform an activity that is significant to its operations. If the Company reclassifies financial assets, it applies the re-classification prospectively from the re-classification date, which is the first day of the immediately next reporting period following the change in business model. The Company does not restate any previously recognized gains, losses (including impairment gains or losses) or interest.
Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet, if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
(p) Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting
The Company uses derivative financial instruments, such as forward currency contracts, currency and interest rate swaps, to hedge its foreign currency risks and interest rate risks. Such derivative financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at fair value. Derivatives are carried as financial assets when the fair value is positive and as financial liabilities when the fair value is negative.
Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives are taken directly to profit or loss, except for the effective portion of cash flow hedges, which is recognized in OCI and later reclassified to profit or loss when the hedge item affects profit or loss. For the purpose of hedge accounting, hedges are classified as:
- Fair value hedges when hedging the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment.
- Cash flow hedges when hedging the exposure to variability in cash flows that is either attributable to a particular risk associated with a recognized asset or liability or a highly probable forecast transaction or the foreign currency risk in an unrecognized firm commitment.
At the inception of a hedge relationship, the Company formally designates and documents the hedge relationship to which the Company wishes to apply hedge accounting and the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge. Such hedges are expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows and are assessed on an ongoing basis to determine that they actually have been highly effective throughout the financial reporting periods for which they were designated.
The hedges that meet the criteria for hedge accounting are accounted for, as described below:
- Fair value hedges - The change in the fair value of a hedging instrument is recognized in the statement of profit and loss as finance costs. The change in the fair value of the hedged item attributable to the risk hedged is recorded as part of the carrying value of the hedged item and is also recognized in the statement of profit and loss as finance costs. If the hedged item is derecognized, the unamortized fair value is recognized immediately in profit or loss.
- Cash flow hedges - The effective portion of the gain or loss on the hedging instrument is recognized in OCI in the cash flow hedge reserve, while any ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the statement of profit and loss. The amounts recognized as OCI are transferred to profit or loss when the hedged transaction affects profit or loss, such as when the hedged financial income or financial expense is recognized. If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised without replacement or rollover (as part of the hedging strategy), or if its designation as a hedge is revoked, or when the hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in OCI remains separately in equity until the foreign currency firm commitment is met.
(q) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet and cash flow statement 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.
(r) Cash dividend to equity holders
The Company recognizes a liability to make cash distributions to equity holders when the distribution is authorized and the distribution is no longer at the discretion of the Company. As per the corporate laws in India, a distribution is authorized when it is approved by the shareholders. A corresponding amount is recognized directly in equity.
(s) Contingent liabilities
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company; or a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognized because it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; or the amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability. The Company does not recognize a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the standalone Ind AS financial statements.
(t) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders (after deducting preference dividends and attributable taxes) 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 bonus issue, bonus element in a rights issue, share split, and reverse share split (consolidation of shares) that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without a corresponding change in resources.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
(u) Segment reporting
An operating segment is a component of the Company that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses (including revenues and expenses relating to transactions with other components of the Company), whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Company''s chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available.
Operating segments of the Company are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker.
(v) Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of the standalone Ind AS financial statements requires management to make judgments, 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.
The judgments, estimates and assumptions management has made which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the standalone Ind AS financial statements are explained in relevant notes in the financial statements.
a) Freehold land measuring 9.04 acres at Kuthambakkum (Tamilnadu) is pending registration in the name of the Company and titles of freehold land measuring 1.78 acres and 0.02 acres at Nanjangud (Karnataka) and Mallepally (Telangana), respectively, are in dispute and pending resolution in the Civil Courts as at March 31, 2018. Further, title of freehold land measuring 63.07 acres at Kothlapur (Telangana) is held in the name of erstwhile merged entitiy.
Mar 31, 2017
1. corporate information
United Breweries Limited ("UBL" or "the Company") is a public limited company domiciled in India and incorporated under the provisions of the Indian Companies Act. Its shares are listed on Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE). The registered office of the Company is located at UB Tower, UB city, 24, Vittal Mallya Road, Bengaluru 560001, Karnataka, India. The Company is primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of beer. The Company has manufacturing facilities in India.
2. Basis of preparation of standalone Ind AS financial statements
The standalone Ind AS financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) notified under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015.
For all periods up to and including the year ended March 31, 2016, the Company prepared its standalone financial statements in accordance accounting standards notified under the section 133 of the Companies Act 2013, read together with Rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 ("Previous GAAP"). These standalone Ind AS financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2017 are the first, the Company has prepared in accordance with Ind AS. Refer to Note 43 for details on first time adoption of Ind AS.
The standalone Ind AS financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for assets and liabilities which have been measured at fair value. The standalone Ind AS financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees ("INR") and all values are rounded to the nearest lakhs (INR 00,000), except when otherwise indicated.
2.1 Summary of significant accounting policies
(a) current versus non-current classification
The Company presents assets and liabilities in the balance sheet based on current/non-current classification. An asset is treated as current when it is:
- expected to be realized or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operating cycle;
- held primarily for the purpose of trading;
- expected to be realized within twelve months after the reporting period; or
- cash or cash equivalents 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:
- expected to be settled in normal operating cycle;
- held primarily for the purpose of trading;
- due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period; or
- there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period.
The Company classifies all other liabilities as non-current. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities. The operating cycle is the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realization in cash and cash equivalents. The Company has identified twelve months as its operating cycle.
(b) Foreign currencies
The standalone Ind AS financial statements are presented in INR, which is also the Company''s functional currency. Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the Company at their respective functional currency spot rates at the date, the transaction first qualifies for recognition. However, for practical reasons, the Company uses an average rate, if the average approximates the actual rate at the date of the transaction.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the functional currency spot rates of exchange at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on settlement or translation of monetary items are recognized in profit or loss.
Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. The gain or loss arising on translation of non-monetary items measured at fair value is treated in line with the recognition of the gain or loss on the change in fair value of the item (i.e., translation differences on items whose fair value gain or loss is recognized in other comprehensive income ("OCI") or profit or loss are also recognized in OCI or profit or loss, respectively).
(c) Fair value measurement
The Company measures financial instruments, such as, derivatives at fair value at each balance sheet date. 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 in the principal market for the asset or liability, or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. 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, maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs. All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the standalone Ind AS financial statements are categorized 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 â Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
- Level 2 â Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable
- Level 3 â Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable
For assets and liabilities that are recognized in the standalone Ind AS financial statements on a recurring basis, the Company determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorization (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.
The Company''s management determines the policies and procedures for both recurring fair value measurement, such as derivative instruments and unquoted financial assets measured at fair value, and for non-recurring measurement, such as assets held for distribution in discontinued operations. External valuers are involved, wherever considered necessary.
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. This note summarizes accounting policy for fair value and the other fair value related disclosures are given in the relevant notes.
(d) Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognized to the extent it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is being made. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, taking into account contractually defined terms of payment and excluding taxes or duties collected on behalf of the government. The Company has concluded that it is the principal in all of its revenue arrangements since it is the primary obligor in all the revenue arrangements as it has pricing latitude and is also exposed to inventory and credit risks.
Based on the Educational Material on Ind AS 18 issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ("ICAI"), the Company has assumed that recovery of excise duty flows to the Company on its own account and hence is a liability of the manufacturer which forms part of the cost of production, irrespective of whether the goods are sold or not. Since the recovery of excise duty flows to the Company on its own account, revenue includes excise duty. However, sales tax/value added tax (VAT) is not received by the Company on its own account and is tax collected on value added to the commodity by the seller on behalf of the government. Accordingly, it is excluded from revenue.
The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized:
Sale of products
Revenue from the sale of products is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer. Revenue from the sale of products is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns and allowances, trade discounts and volume rebates.
Sale of services
Royalty income is recognized, on an accrual basis, at agreed rate on sale of branded products by the licensee, in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
Income from contract manufacturing units
The Company evaluates its revenue arrangements with Contract Manufacturing Units ("CMUs") to identify agency relationship. The CMU is regarded as a principal when it has exposure to significant risks and rewards associated with the sale of products or rendering of services i.e., it has the primary responsibility for providing goods or services to the customer, has pricing latitude and is also exposed to inventory and credit risks. In all other cases, the CMU is regarded as an agent.
Where CMU is regarded as a principal, net surplus from sale of UBL brand products by CMU is recognized as income, as per the terms of respective agreement and on the basis of information provided by respective CMU. Such income is included under the head "Other operating revenues" in the statement of profit and loss.
Where CMU is regarded as an agent, revenue is recognized on sale of products by CMU to its customers. The related cost of sales is also recognized by the Company, as and when incurred by the CMU.
Interest
Interest income is recognized using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate is the rate that discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the gross carrying amount of the financial asset. Interest income is included under the head "Other income" in the statement of profit and loss.
Dividends
Dividend income is recognized when the Company''s right to receive the payment is established, which is generally when the shareholders approve the dividend.
(e) Government grants
Government grants are recognized where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all attached conditions will be complied with. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognized as income on a systematic basis over the periods that the related costs, for which it is intended to compensate, are expensed. When the grant relates to an asset, it is recognized as income in equal amounts over the expected useful life of the related asset.
When loans or similar assistance are provided by governments or related institutions, with an interest rate below the current applicable market rate, the effect of this favorable interest is regarded as a government grant. The loan or assistance is initially recognized and measured at fair value and the government grant is measured as the difference between the initial carrying value of the loan and the proceeds received. The loan is subsequently measured as per the accounting policy applicable to financial liabilities.
(f) Taxes
Current income tax
Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date.
Current income tax relating to items recognized outside profit or loss is recognized outside profit or loss (either in OCI or in equity in correlation to the underlying transaction). 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 and assets are recognized for all taxable temporary differences and deductible temporary differences, except:
- when the deferred tax liability or asset 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; and
- in respect of taxable temporary differences and deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiary and associate, 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 recognized 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 utilized. 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 utilized. Unrecognized deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each reporting date and are recognized 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 realized 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 recognized outside profit or loss is recognized outside profit or loss (either in OCI or in equity in correlation to the underlying transaction).
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.
Sales/value added taxes paid on acquisition of assets or on incurring expenses
When the tax incurred on purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, the tax paid is recognized as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item, as applicable. Otherwise, expenses and assets are recognized net of the amount of sales/ value added taxes paid. The net amount of tax recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the balance sheet.
(g) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, capital work in progress is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Such cost includes the cost of replacing part of the plant and equipment and borrowing costs for long-term construction projects, if the recognition criteria are met.
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 recognized 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 recognized in profit or loss as incurred.
*In respect of assets (excluding pipelines) used at any time during the year on double shift or triple shift basis, the depreciation for that period is increased by 50% or 100%, respectively.
For the purpose of depreciation calculation, residual value is determined as 5% of the original cost for all the assets, as estimated by the management basis independent assessment by an expert. The Company, based on technical assessment made by technical expert and management estimate, depreciates following assets, not included above, over the estimated useful lives which are different from the useful life prescribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013. The management believes that these estimated useful lives are realistic and reflect fair approximation of the period over which the assets are likely to be used.
(i) Assets acquired on amalgamation, etc. (where original dates of acquisition are not readily available), are depreciated over the remaining useful life of the assets, as certified by an expert.
(ii) Beer dispensers (included under furniture and fixtures) and Kegs (included under plant and equipment) are depreciated on a straight-line basis over a period of 3 years being useful life, as estimated by the management considering nature of these assets.
(iii) Assets individually costing Rs. 5,000 or less and coolers (included under furniture and fixtures) are depreciated on a straight-line basis over a period of 1 year being useful life, as estimated by the management considering such assets do not have enduring benefits.
Leasehold land is amortized on a straight-line basis over the period of lease i.e. 90-99 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on straight-line basis over the lower of useful life of the asset and the remaining period of the lease.
An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognized is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on de-recognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the statement of profit and loss when the asset is derecognized.
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.
(h) Intangible assets
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 amortization and accumulated impairment losses. Internally generated intangibles, excluding capitalized development costs, are not capitalized and the related expenditure is reflected in profit or loss in the period in which the expenditure is incurred. The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as finite.
Intangible assets are amortized over the useful economic life and assessed for impairment, whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortization period and the amortization method for an intangible asset are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period. 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 amortization period or method, as appropriate, and are treated as changes in accounting estimates. The amortization expense on intangible assets is recognized in the statement of profit and loss, unless such expenditure forms part of carrying value of another asset.
Gains or losses arising from de-recognition 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 or loss when the asset is derecognized.
(i) Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalized as part of the cost of the asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they occur.
Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds. Borrowing cost also includes exchange differences to the extent regarded as an adjustment to the borrowing costs.
(j) Leases
The determination of whether an arrangement is or contains a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at the inception of the lease. The arrangement is or contains a lease if fulfillment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset or assets, even if that right is not explicitly specified in an arrangement.
For arrangements entered into prior to April 1, 2015, the Company has determined whether the arrangement contain lease on the basis of facts and circumstances existing on the date of transition.
The company as a lessee
A lease is classified at the inception date as a finance lease or an operating lease. A lease that transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership to the Company is classified as a finance lease. Finance leases are capitalized at the commencement of the lease at the inception date fair value of the leased property or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are recognized in finance costs in the statement of profit and loss, unless they are directly attributable to qualifying assets, in which case they are capitalized in accordance with the Company''s general policy on the borrowing costs. A leased asset is depreciated over the useful life of the asset. However, if there is no reasonable certainty that the Company will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term, the asset is depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset and the lease term.
Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense in the statement of profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
(k) Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition are accounted for as follows:
Raw materials, Packing materials and bottles, Stores and spares: Cost includes cost of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.
Finished goods and Work-in-progress: Cost includes cost of direct materials and labour and a proportion of manufacturing overheads based on the normal operating capacity, but excluding borrowing costs.
Stock-in-trade: Cost includes cost of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.
Cost is determined on a weighted average basis. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
(l) Impairment of non-financial assets
The Company assesses, at each reporting date, whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Company estimates the asset''s recoverable amount. An asset''s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset''s or cash-generating units ("CGU") fair value less costs of disposal and its value in use. Recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. When the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount.
In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. 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. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples, quoted share prices for publicly traded companies or other available fair value indicators.
The Company bases its impairment calculation on detailed budgets and forecast calculations, which are prepared separately for each of the Company''s CGUs to which the individual assets are allocated. These budgets and forecast calculations generally cover a period of five years. For longer periods, a long-term growth rate is calculated and applied to project future cash flows after the fifth year. To estimate cash flow projections beyond periods covered by the most recent budgets/forecasts, the Company extrapolates cash flow projections in the budget using a steady or declining growth rate for subsequent years, unless an increasing rate can be justified. In any case, this growth rate does not exceed the long-term average growth rate for the products, industries, or country in which the entity operates, or for the market in which the asset is used.
Impairment losses of continuing operations, including impairment on inventories, are recognized in the statement of profit and loss.
For assets excluding goodwill, an assessment is made at each reporting date to determine whether there is an indication that previously recognized impairment losses no longer exist or have decreased. If such indication exists, the Company estimates the asset''s or CGU''s recoverable amount. A previously recognized impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the assumptions used to determine the asset''s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognized. The reversal is limited so that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its recoverable amount, nor exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years. Such reversal is recognized in the statement of profit or loss, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case, the reversal is treated as a revaluation increase.
Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as at year end and when circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. Impairment is determined for goodwill by assessing the recoverable amount of each CGU (or group of CGUs) to which the goodwill relates. When the recoverable amount of the CGU is less than its carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized. Impairment losses relating to goodwill cannot be reversed in future periods.
(m) Provisions
Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. When the Company expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognized as a separate asset, but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to a provision is presented in the statement of profit and loss, net of any reimbursement.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as a finance cost.
(n) Retirement and other employee benefits
Retirement benefit in the form of provident fund is a defined contribution scheme. The Company has no obligation, other than the contribution payable to the provident fund. The Company recognizes contribution payable to the provident fund scheme as an expense, when an employee renders the related service. If the contribution payable to the scheme for service received before the balance sheet date exceeds the contribution already paid, the deficit payable to the scheme is recognized as a liability after deducting the contribution already paid. If the contribution already paid exceeds the contribution due for services received before the balance sheet date, then excess is recognized as an asset to the extent that the pre-payment will lead to a reduction in future payment or a cash refund.
In respect of certain employees, the Company has established a Provident Fund Trust, which is a defined benefit plan, to which contributions towards provident fund are made each month. The Provident Fund Trust guarantees a specified rate of return on such contributions on a periodical basis. The Company will meet the shortfall in the return, if any, which is determined based on an actuarial valuation carried out, as per projected unit credit method, as at the date of balance sheet. The contributions to provident fund are charged to the statement of profit and loss on an accrual basis.
Retirement benefit in the form of superannuation fund is a defined contribution scheme. The Company has established a Superannuation Fund Trust to which contributions are made each month. The Company recognizes contribution payable to the superannuation fund scheme as expenditure, when an employee renders the related service. The Company has no other obligations beyond its monthly contributions.
The Company operates a defined benefit gratuity plan in India, which requires contributions to be made to a separately administered fund. The cost of providing benefits under the defined benefit plan is determined using the projected unit credit method. 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 recognized immediately in the 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.
Past service costs are recognized in profit or loss on the earlier of the date of the plan amendment or curtailment, and the date that the Company recognizes related restructuring costs. Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset. The Company recognizes changes in the net defined benefit obligation which includes service costs comprising current service costs, past-service costs, gains and losses on curtailments and non-routine settlements; and net interest expense or income, as an expense in the statement of profit and loss.
Accumulated leave, which is expected to be utilized within the next twelve months, is treated as short-term employee benefit. The Company measures the expected cost of such absences as the additional amount that it expects to pay as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the reporting date. 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 absences are provided for based on the actuarial valuation using the projected unit credit method at the year-end. The Company presents the leave as a current liability in the balance sheet, to the extent it does not have an unconditional right to defer its settlement for twelve months after the reporting date. Where the Company has the unconditional legal and contractual right to defer the settlement for a period beyond twelve months, the same is presented as non-current liability.
(o) Financial instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.
Financial assets
Initial recognition and measurement
All financial assets are recognized initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within a time frame established by regulation or convention in the market place (regular way trades) are recognized on the trade date, i.e. the date that the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset.
Subsequent measurement
For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified in four categories:
- Debt instruments at amortized cost
- Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
- Debt instruments, derivatives and equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
- Equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
A ''debt instrument'' is measured at the amortized cost, if both the following conditions are met:
(i) The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets for collecting contractual cash flows; and
(ii) Contractual terms of the asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding.
After initial measurement, such financial assets are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortization is included in finance income in the profit or loss. The losses arising from impairment are recognized in the profit or loss. This category generally applies to trade and other receivables.
A ''debt instrument'' is classified as FVTOCI, if both of the following criteria are met:
(i) The objective of the business model is achieved both by collecting contractual cash flows and selling the financial assets; and
(ii) The asset''s contractual cash flows represent SPPI.
Debt instruments included within the FVTOCI category are measured initially as well as at each reporting date at fair value. Fair value movements are recognized in OCI. However, the Company recognizes interest income, impairment losses and foreign exchange gain or loss in the profit or loss. On de-recognition of the asset, cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in OCI is reclassified from the equity to profit or loss. Interest earned whilst holding FVTOCI debt instrument is reported as interest income using the EIR method.
FVTPL is a residual category for debt instruments. Any debt instrument, which does not meet the criteria for categorization as at amortized cost or as FVTOCI, is classified as at FVTPL. Debt instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the profit or loss.
All equity investments in scope of Ind AS 109 are measured at fair value. Equity instruments which are held for trading are classified as at FVTPL. If the Company decides to classify an equity instrument as at FVTOCI, then all fair value changes on the instrument, excluding dividends, are recognized in the OCI. Equity instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair value with all changes recognized in the profit or loss.
Investment in subsidiary and associate
Investments in subsidiary and associate are carried at cost less provision for impairment, if any.
De-recognition
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is primarily derecognized (i.e. removed from the balance sheet) when:
- The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; or
- The Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a ''pass-through'' arrangement; and either (a) the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Company has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.
The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that the Company has retained. Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum amount of consideration that the Company could be required to repay.
Impairment of financial assets
In accordance with Ind AS 109, the Company applies expected credit loss (ECL) model for measurement and recognition of impairment loss on the financial assets and credit risk exposure. The Company follows ''simplified approach'' for recognition of impairment loss allowance on Trade receivables. The application of simplified approach does not require the Company to track changes in credit risk. Rather, it recognizes impairment loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date, right from its initial recognition.
For recognition of impairment loss on other financial assets and risk exposure, the Company determines that whether there has been a significant increase in the credit risk since initial recognition. If credit risk has not increased significantly, twelve month ECL is used to provide for impairment loss. However, if credit risk has increased significantly, lifetime ECL is used. If, in a subsequent period, credit quality of the instrument improves such that there is no longer a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition, then the entity reverts to recognizing impairment loss allowance based on twelve-month ECL.
Lifetime ECL are the expected credit losses resulting from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument. The twelve-month ECL is a portion of the lifetime ECL which results from default events that are possible within twelve months after the reporting date. ECL is the difference between all contractual cash flows that are due to the Company in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Company expects to receive (i.e., all cash shortfalls), discounted at the original EIR. ECL impairment loss allowance (or reversal) recognized during the period is recognized as income/ expense in the statement of profit and loss. This amount is reflected under the head ''other expenses'' in the profit or loss.
For assessing increase in credit risk and impairment loss, the Company combines financial instruments on the basis of shared credit risk characteristics with the objective of facilitating an analysis that is designed to enable significant increases in credit risk to be identified on a timely basis.
Financial liabilities
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, payables, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate.
All financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs. The Company''s financial liabilities include borrowings, trade and other payables, and derivative financial instruments.
Subsequent measurement
The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification. Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as fair value through profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. This category also includes derivative financial instruments entered into by the Company that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships as defined by Ind AS 109. Separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for trading, unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments. Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognized in the profit or loss.
Financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss are designated as such at the initial date of recognition, and only if the criteria in Ind AS 109 are satisfied. For liabilities designated as FVTPL, fair value gains/losses attributable to changes in own credit risk are recognized in OCI. These gains/loss are not subsequently transferred to profit or loss. However, the Company may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity. All other changes in fair value of such liability are recognized in the statement of profit or loss.
Borrowings is the category most relevant to the Company. After initial recognition, interest-bearing borrowings are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the EIR method. Gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognized as well as through the EIR amortization process. Amortized cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortization is included as finance costs in the statement of profit and loss.
De-recognition
A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expired. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the de-recognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the statement of profit or loss.
Embedded derivatives
An embedded derivative is a component of a hybrid (combined) instrument that also includes a non-derivative host contract with the effect that some of the cash flows of the combined instrument vary in a way similar to a standalone derivative. If the hybrid contract contains a host that is a financial asset within the scope of Ind AS 109, the Company does not separate embedded derivatives. Rather, it applies the classification requirements contained in Ind AS 109 to the entire hybrid contract. Derivatives embedded in all other host contracts are accounted for as separate derivatives and recorded at fair value if their economic characteristics and risks are not closely related to those of the host contracts and the host contracts are not held for trading or designated at fair value though profit or loss. These embedded derivatives are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss, unless designated as effective hedging instruments.
Reclassification of financial assets and liabilities
The Company determines classification of financial assets and liabilities on initial recognition. After initial recognition, no re-classification is made for financial assets which are equity instruments and financial liabilities. For financial assets which are debt instruments, a re-classification is made only if there is a change in the business model for managing those assets. A change in the business model occurs when the Company either begins or ceases to perform an activity that is significant to its operations. If the Company reclassifies financial assets, it applies the re-classification prospectively from the re-classification date, which is the first day of the immediately next reporting period following the change in business model. The Company does not restate any previously recognized gains, losses (including impairment gains or losses) or interest.
Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the balance sheet, if there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, to realize the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
(p) Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting
The Company uses derivative financial instruments, such as forward currency contracts, currency and interest rate swaps, to hedge its foreign currency risks and interest rate risks. Such derivative financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at fair value. Derivatives are carried as financial assets when the fair value is positive and as financial liabilities when the fair value is negative.
Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives are taken directly to profit or loss, except for the effective portion of cash flow hedges, which is recognized in OCI and later reclassified to profit or loss when the hedge item affects profit or loss. For the purpose of hedge accounting, hedges are classified as:
- Fair value hedges when hedging the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment.
- Cash flow hedges when hedging the exposure to variability in cash flows that is either attributable to a particular risk associated with a recognized asset or liability or a highly probable forecast transaction or the foreign currency risk in an unrecognized firm commitment.
At the inception of a hedge relationship, the Company formally designates and documents the hedge relationship to which the Company wishes to apply hedge accounting and the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge. Such hedges are expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows and are assessed on an ongoing basis to determine that they actually have been highly effective throughout the financial reporting periods for which they were designated.
The hedges that meet the criteria for hedge accounting are accounted for, as described below:
- Fair value hedges - The change in the fair value of a hedging instrument is recognized in the statement of profit and loss as finance costs. The change in the fair value of the hedged item attributable to the risk hedged is recorded as part of the carrying value of the hedged item and is also recognized in the statement of profit and loss as finance costs. If the hedged item is derecognized, the unamortized fair value is recognized immediately in profit or loss.
- Cash flow hedges - The effective portion of the gain or loss on the hedging instrument is recognized in OCI in the cash flow hedge reserve, while any ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the statement of profit and loss. The amounts recognized as OCI are transferred to profit or loss when the hedged transaction affects profit or loss, such as when the hedged financial income or financial expense is recognized. If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised without replacement or rollover (as part of the hedging strategy), or if its designation as a hedge is revoked, or when the hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in OCI remains separately in equity until the foreign currency firm commitment is met.
(q) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet and cash flow statement 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.
(r) Cash dividend to equity holders
The Company recognizes a liability to make cash distributions to equity holders when the distribution is authorized and the distribution is no longer at the discretion of the Company. As per the corporate laws in India, a distribution is authorized when it is approved by the shareholders. A corresponding amount is recognized directly in equity.
(s) Contingent liabilities
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Company; or a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognized because it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; or the amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability. The Company does not recognize a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the standalone Ind AS financial statements.
(t) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders (after deducting preference dividends and attributable taxes) 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 bonus issue, bonus element in a rights issue, share split, and reverse share split (consolidation of shares) that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without a corresponding change in resources.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
(u) Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of the standalone Ind AS financial statements requires management to make judgments, 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.
The judgments, estimates and assumptions management has made which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the standalone Ind AS financial statements are explained in relevant notes in the financial statements.
a) Freehold land measuring 9.04 acres at Kuthambakkum (Tamilnadu) is pending registration in the name of the Company and titles of freehold lands measuring 1.78 acres and 0.02 acres at Nanjangud (Karnataka) and Mallepally (Telangana), respectively, are in dispute and pending resolution in the Civil Courts as at March 31, 2017. Further, titles of freehold lands measuring 63.07 acres and 54.54 acres at Kothlapur (Telangana) and Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh), respectively, are held in the name of erstwhile merged entities.
Mar 31, 2016
(A) Use Of Estimates
The Preparation Of The Financial Statements In Conformity With Indian
GAAP Requires The Management To Make Judgments, Estimates And
Assumptions That Affect The Reported Amounts Of Revenues, Expenses,
Assets And Liabilities And The Disclosure Of Contingent Liabilities, As
At End Of The Reporting Period. Although These Estimates Are Based On
The Management''s Best Knowledge Of Current Events And Actions,
Uncertainty About These Assumptions And Estimates Could Result In The
Outcomes Requiring A Material Adjustment To The Carrying Amounts Of
Assets Or Liabilities In Future Periods.
(B) Tangible Fxed Assets
Fixed Assets Are Stated At Cost, Net Of Accumulated Depreciation And
Accumulated Impairment Losses, If Any. The Cost Comprises Purchase
Price, Borrowing Costs If Capitalization Criteria Are Met And Directly
Attributable Cost Of Bringing The Asset To Its Working Condition For
The Intended Use. Any Trade Discounts And Rebates Are Deducted In
Arriving At The Purchase Price.
Subsequent Expenditure Related To An Item Of Fxed Asset Is Added To Its
Book Value Only If It Increases The Future Benefits From The Existing
Asset Beyond Its Previously Assessed Standard Of Performance. All Other
Expenses On Existing Fixed Assets, Including Day-To-Day Repair And
Maintenance Expenditure And Cost Of Replacing Parts, Are Charged To The
Statement Of Profit And Loss For The Period During Which Such Expenses
Are Incurred.
The Company Adjusts Exchange Differences Arising On
Translation/Settlement Of Long-Term Foreign Currency Monetary Items
Pertaining To The Acquisition Of A Depreciable Asset To The Cost Of The
Asset And Depreciates The Same Over The Remaining Life Of The Asset.
In Accordance With MCA Circular Dated August 9, 2012, Exchange
Differences Adjusted To The Cost Of Fixed Assets Are Total Differences,
Arising On Long-Term Foreign Currency Monetary Items Pertaining To The
Acquisition Of A Depreciable Asset, For The Period. In Other Words, The
Company Does Not Differentiate Between Exchange Differences Arising
From Foreign Currency Borrowings To The Extent They Are Regarded As An
Adjustment To The Interest Cost And Other Exchange Difference.
Gains Or Losses Arising From De-Recognition Of Fixed Assets 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.
The Company Identifies And Determines Cost Of Asset Significant To The
Total Cost Of The Asset Having Useful Life That Is Materially Different
From That Of The Remaining Life.
(C) Depreciation On Tangible Fixed Assets
Depreciation On Fixed Assets Is Calculated On A Straight-Line Method
("Slm") Basis Using The Useful Lives Estimated By The Management. For
The Purpose Of Depreciation Calculation, Residual Value Is Determined
As 5% Of The Original Cost For All The Assets, As Estimated By The
Management Basis Independent Assessment By An Expert. The Company Has
Used The Following Useful Lives To Provide Depreciation On Its Fixed
Assets:
*In Respect Of Assets Used At Any Time During The Year On DOUBIE Shift
Or Triple Shift Basis, The Depreciation For That Period Is Increased By
50% Or 100%, Respectively.
In Respect Of Following Assets, Not Included Above, The Useful Lives
Estimated By The Management, Basis Technical Assessment, Are Different
From Those Indicated In Schedule Ii To The Companies Act, 2013:
(i) Assets Acquired On Amalgamation, Etc. (Where Original Dates Of
Acquisition Are Not Readily Available), Are Depreciated Over The
Remaining Useful Life Of The Assets, As Certified By An Expert.
(ii) Beer Dispensers (Included Under Furniture And Fxtures) And Kegs
(Included Under Plant And Machinery) Are Depreciated On A Straight-Line
Basis Over A Period Of 3 Years Being Useful Life, As Estimated By The
Management Considering Nature Of These Assets.
(iii) Assets Individually Costing Rs. 5,000 Or Less And Coolers
(Included Under Furniture And Fixtures) Are Depreciated On A
Straight-Line Basis Over A Period Of 1 Year Being Useful Life, As
Estimated By The Management Considering Such Assets Do Not Have
Enduring Benefits.
Leasehold Land Is Amortized On A Straight-Line Basis Over The Period Of
Lease I.E. 90-99 Years. Leasehold Improvements Are Amortized On
Straight-Line Basis Over The Lower Of Useful Life Of The Asset And The
Remaining Period Of The Lease.
(D) Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Acquired Separately Are Measured On Initial
Recognition At Cost. Following Initial Recognition, Intangible Assets
Are Carried At Cost Less Accumulated Amortization And Accumulated
Impairment Losses, If Any. Internally Generated Intangible Assets,
Excluding Capitalized Development Costs, Are Not Capitalized And
Expenditure Is Reflected In The Statement Of Profit And Loss In The
Year In Which The Expenditure Is Incurred.
Intangible Assets Are Amortized On A Straight Line Basis Over The
Estimated Useful Economic Life. The Company Uses A Rebuttable
Presumption That The Useful Life Of An Intangible Asset Will Not Exceed
Ten Years From The Date When The Asset Is Available For Use. All
Intangible Assets Are Assessed For Impairment Whenever There Is An
Indication That The Intangible Asset May Be Impaired.
(E) Leases
Where The Company Is Lessee
Leases Where The Lessor Effectively Retains, Substantially All The
Risks And Benefits Of Ownership Of The Leased Item, Are Classified As
Operating Leases. Operating Lease Payments Are Recognized As Expense In
The Statement Of Profit And Loss On A Straight-Line Basis Over The
Lease Term.
(F) Borrowing Costs
Borrowing Cost Includes Interest, Exchange Differences Arising From
Short-Term Foreign Currency Borrowings To The Extent They Are Regarded
As An Adjustment To The Interest Cost And Amortization Of Ancillary
Costs Incurred In Connection With The Arrangement Of Borrowings.
Borrowing Costs Directly Attributable To The Acquisition, Construction
Or Production Of An Asset That Necessarily Takes A Substantial Period
Of Time To Get Ready For Its Intended Use Or Sale Are Capitalized As A
Part Of The Cost Of The Respective Asset. All Other Borrowing Costs Are
Expensed In The Period They Occur.
(G) Impairment Of Tangible And Intangible Assets
The Company Assesses At Each Reporting Date Whether There Is An
Indication That An Asset Or Group Of Assets May Be Impaired. If Any
Such Indication Exists, Or When Annual Impairment Testing For An Asset
Is Required, The Company Estimates The Asset''s Recoverable Amount. An
Asset''s Recoverable Amount Is The Higher Of An Asset''s Or
Cash-Generating Unit''s (CGU) Net Selling Price And Its Value In Use.
The Recoverable Amount Is Determined For An Individual Asset, Unless
The Asset Does Not Generate Cash Infows That Are Largely Independent Of
Those From Other Assets Or Groups Of Assets.
Where The Carrying Amount Of An Asset Or CGU Exceeds Its Recoverable
Amount, The Asset Is Considered Impaired And Is Written Down To Its
Recoverable Amount. In Assessing Value In Use, The Estimated Future
Cash Flows Are Discounted To Their Present Value Using A Pre-Tax
Discount Rate That Reflects Current Market Assessments Of The Time
Value Of Money And The Risks Specific To The Asset. In Determining Net
Selling Price, Recent Market Transactions Are Taken Into Account, If
Available. If No Such Transactions Can Be Identified, An Appropriate
Valuation Model Is Used.
Impairment Losses, Including Impairment On Inventories, Are Recognized
In The Statement Of Profit And Loss, Except For Previously Revalued
Tangible Fixed Assets, Where The Revaluation Was Taken To Revaluation
Reserve. In This Case, The Impairment Is Also Recognized In The
Revaluation Reserve Up To The Amount Of Any Previous Revaluation.
After Impairment, Depreciation Is Provided On The Revised Carrying
Amount Of The Asset Over Its Remaining Useful Life.
(H) Government Grant And Subsidies
Grants And Subsidies From The Government Are Recognized When There Is
Reasonable Assurance That (I) The Company Will Comply With The
Conditions Attached To Them And (Ii) The Grant/Subsidy Will Be
Received.
When The Grant Or Subsidy Relates To Revenue, It Is Recognized As
Income On A Systematic Basis In The Statement Of Profit And Loss Over
The Periods Necessary To Match Them With The Related Costs, Which They
Are Intended To Compensate. Where The Grant Relates To An Asset, It Is
Recognized As Deferred Income And Released To Income In Equal Amounts
Over The Expected Useful Life Of The Related Asset.
(I) Investments
Investments, Which Are Readily Realizable And Intended To Be Held For
Not More Than One Year From The Date On Which Such Investments Are
Made, Are Classified As Current Investments. All Other Investments Are
Classified As Long-Term Investments.
On Initial Recognition, All Investments Are Measured At Cost. The Cost
Comprises Purchase Price And Directly Attributable Acquisition Charges
Such As Brokerage, Fees And Duties.
Current Investments Are Carried In The Financial Statements At Lower Of
Cost And Fair Value Determined On An Individual Investment Basis.
Long-Term Investments Are Carried At Cost. However, Provision For
Diminution In Value Is Made To Recognize A Decline Other Than Temporary
In The Value Of The Investments.
(J) Inventories
Raw Materials, Packing Materials And Bottles, Stores And Spares Are
Valued At Lower Of Cost And Net Realizable Value. However, Materials
And Other Items Held For Use In The Production Of Inventories Are Not
Written Down Below Cost If The Finished Products In Which They Will Be
Incorporated Are Expected To Be Sold At Or Above Cost.
Work-In-Progress And Finished Goods Are Valued At Lower Of Cost And Net
Realizable Value. Cost Includes Direct Materials And Labour And A
Proportion Of Manufacturing Overheads Based On Normal Operating
Capacity. Cost Of Finished Goods Includes Excise Duty.
Traded Goods Are Valued At Lower Of Cost And Net Realizable Value. Cost
Includes Cost Of Purchase And Other Costs Incurred In Bringing The
Inventories To Their Present Location And Condition.
Cost Is Determined On A Weighted Average Basis. Net Realizable Value Is
The Estimated Selling Price In The Ordinary Course Of Business, Less
Estimated Costs Of Completion And Estimated Costs Necessary To Make The
Sale.
(K) Revenue Recognition
Revenue Is Recognized To The Extent It Is Probable That The Economic
Benefits Will Flow To The Company And The Revenue Can Be Reliably
Measured. The Following Specific Recognition Criteria Must Also Be Met
Before Revenue Is Recognized.
Sale Of Products
Revenue From Sale Of Products Is Recognized When All The Significant
Risks And Rewards Of Ownership Of The Goods Have Been Passed To The
Buyer, Usually On Dispatch Of The Goods From Breweries/Warehouses And
Is Net Of Trade Discounts. The Company Collects Sales Taxes And Value
Added Taxes (Vat) On Behalf Of The Government And, Therefore, These Are
Not Economic Benefits Flowing To The Company. Hence, They Are Excluded
From Revenue.
Excise Duty Deducted From Revenue (Gross) Is The Amount That Is
Included In The Revenue (Gross) And Not The Entire Amount Of Liability
Arising During The Year.
Sale Of Services
Royalty Income Is Recognized At Agreed Rate On Sale Of Branded Products
By The Licensee, As Per The Terms Of The Agreement.
Income From Contract Manufacturing Units
Income From Contract Manufacturing Units ("CMUS") Relates To Net Share
Of The Company As Per Terms Of The Respective Agreements And Is
Recognized On The Basis Of Information Provided To The Company By CMUS
And When The Right To Receive The Payment Is Established, Usually On
Sale Of Goods By CMUS To Their Customers.
Interest
Interest Income Is Recognized On A Time Proportion Basis Taking Into
Account The Amount Outstanding And The Applicable Interest Rate.
Interest Income Is Included Under The Head "Other Income" In The
Statement Of Profit And Loss.
Dividends
Dividend Income Is Recognized When The Company''s Right To Receive The
Payment Is Established On Or Before The Balance Sheet Date.
(L) Foreign Currency Transactions
Foreign Currency Transactions And Balances
(i) Initial Recognition
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.
(ii) Conversion
Foreign Currency Monetary Items Are Retranslated Using The Exchange
Rate Prevailing At The Reporting Date. Non-Monetary Items, Which Are
Measured In Terms Of Historical Cost Denominated In A Foreign Currency,
Are Reported Using The Exchange Rate At The Date Of The Transaction.
(iii) Exchange Differences
The Company Accounts For Exchange Differences Arising On Translation/
Settlement Of Foreign Currency Monetary Items As Below:
1. Exchange Differences Arising On Long-Term Foreign Currency Monetary
Items Related To Acquisition Of A Fixed Asset Are Capitalized And
Depreciated Over The Remaining Useful Life Of The Asset.
2. Exchange Differences Arising On Other Long-Term Foreign Currency
Monetary Items Are Accumulated In The "Foreign Currency Monetary Item
Translation Difference Account (FCMITDA)" And Amortized Over The
Remaining Life Of The Concerned Monetary Item.
3. All Other Exchange Differences Are Recognized As Income Or As
Expenses In The Period In Which They Arise.
For The Purpose Of 1 And 2 Above, The Company Treats A Foreign Monetary
Item As "Long-Term Foreign Currency Monetary Item", If It Has A Term Of
12 Months Or More At The Date Of Its Origination. The Company Has
Adopted Economic Hedge Accounting Whereby Only Net Exchange Loss (If
Any) On The Underlying Item, After Considering Exchange Gain On Hedge
Is Capitalized Or Accumulated In FCMITDA, As Applicable.
In Accordance With MCA Circular Dated August 9, 2012, Exchange
Differences For This Purpose, Are Total Differences Arising On
Long-Term Foreign Currency Monetary Items For The Period. In Other
Words, The Company Does Not Differentiate Between Exchange Differences
Arising From Foreign Currency Borrowings To The Extent They Are
Regarded As An Adjustment To The Interest Cost And Other Exchange
Difference.
(iv) Forward Exchange Contracts Are Entered Into, To Hedge Foreign
Currency Risk Of An Existing Asset / Liability.
The Premium Or Discount Arising At The Inception Of Forward Exchange
Contract Is Amortized And Recognized As An Expense/Income Over The Life
Of The Contract. Exchange Differences On Such Contracts, Except The
Contracts Which Are Long-Term Foreign Currency Monetary Items, Are
Recognized In The Statement Of Profit And Loss In The Period In Which
The Exchange Rates Change. Any Profit Or Loss Arising On Cancellation
Or Renewal Of Such A Forward Exchange Contract Is Also Recognized As
Income Or As Expense For The Period. Any Gain/ Loss Arising On Forward
Contracts Which Are Long-Term Foreign Currency Monetary Items Is
Recognized In Accordance With Paragraph (Iii)(1) And (Iii)(2).
(M) Retirement And Other Employee Benefits
(i) Retirement Benefit In The Form Of Provident Fund Is A Defined
Contribution Scheme. The Company Has No Obligation, Other Than The
Contribution Payable To The Provident Fund.
In Respect Of Certain Employees, The Company Has Established A
Provident Fund Trust, Which Is A Defined Benefit Plan, To Which
Contributions Towards Provident Fund Are Made Each Month. The Provident
Fund Trust Guarantees A Specified Rate Of Return On Such Contributions
On A Periodical Basis. The Company Will Meet The Shortfall In The
Return, If Any, Which Is Determined Based On An Actuarial Valuation
Carried Out, As Per Projected Unit Credit Method, As At The Date Of
Balance Sheet. Contributions To Provident Fund Are Charged To The
Statement Of Profit And Loss On An Accrual Basis.
The Company Recognizes Contribution Payable To The Provident Fund
Scheme As Expenditure, When An Employee Renders The Related Service. If
The Contribution Payable To The Scheme For The Service Received Before
The Balance Sheet Date Exceeds The Contribution Already Paid, The
Deficit Payable To The Scheme Is Recognized As A Liability After
Deducting The Contribution Already Paid. If The Contribution Paid
Exceeds The Contribution Due For Services Received Before The Balance
Sheet Date, The Excess Is Recognized As An Asset.
(ii) Retirement Benefit In The Form Of Superannuation Fund Is A Defined
Contribution Scheme. The Company Has Established A Superannuation Fund
Trust To Which Contributions Are Made Each Month. The Company
Recognizes Contribution Payable To The Superannuation Fund Scheme As
Expenditure, When An Employee Renders The Related Service. The Company
Has No Other Obligations Beyond Its Monthly Contributions.
(iii) The Company Operates Defined Benefit Plan For Its Employees,
Viz., Gratuity. The Cost Of Providing Benefits Under This Plan Is
Determined On The Basis Of Actuarial Valuation At Each Year-End.
Actuarial Valuation Is Carried Out Using The Projected Unit Credit
Method.
(iv) Accumulated Leave, Which Is Expected To Be Utilized Within The
Next 12 Months, Is Treated As Short- Term Employee Benefit. The Company
Measures The Expected Cost Of Such Absences As The Additional Amount
That It Expects To Pay As A Result Of The Unused Entitlement That Has
Accumulated At The Reporting Date. 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
Absences Are Provided For Based On The Actuarial Valuation Using The
Projected Unit Credit Method At The Year-End.
The Company Presents The Leave As A Current Liability In The Balance
Sheet, To The Extent It Does Not Have An Unconditional Right To Defer
Its Settlement For 12 Months After The Reporting Date. Where The
Company Has The Unconditional Legal And Contractual Right To Defer The
Settlement For A Period Beyond 12 Months, The Same Is Presented As
Non-Current Liability.
(v) Actuarial Gains/Losses Are Immediately Taken To The Statement Of
Profit And Loss And Are Not Deferred.
(N) Income Taxes
Tax Expense Comprises 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 Enacted In India And Tax Laws
Prevailing In The Respective Tax Jurisdictions Where The Company
Operates. The Tax Rates And Tax Laws Used To Compute The Amount Are
Those That Are Enacted Or Substantively Enacted, At The Reporting Date.
Deferred Income Taxes Reflect The Impact Of Timing Differences Between
Taxable Income And Accounting Income Originating During The Current
Year And Reversal Of Timing Differences For The Earlier Years. Deferred
Tax Is Measured Using The Tax Rates And The Tax Laws Enacted Or
Substantively Enacted At The Reporting Date. Deferred Tax Liabilities
Are Recognized For All Taxable Timing Differences. Deferred Tax Assets
Are Recognized For Deductible Timing Differences Only To The Extent
That There Is Reasonable Certainty That Sufficient Future Taxable
Income Will Be Available Against Which Such Deferred Tax Assets Can Be
Realized. In Situations Where The Company Has Unabsorbed Depreciation
Or Carry Forward Tax Losses, All Deferred Tax Assets Are Recognized
Only If There Is Virtual Certainty Supported By Convincing Evidence
That They Can Be Realized Against Future Taxable Profits.
At Each Reporting Date, The Company Re-Assesses Unrecognized Deferred
Tax Assets. It Recognizes Unrecognized Deferred Tax Asset To The Extent
That It Has Become Reasonably Certain Or Virtually Certain, As The Case
May Be, That Sufficient Future Taxable Income Will Be Available Against
Which Such Deferred Tax Assets Can Be Realized.
The Carrying Amount Of Deferred Tax Assets Are Reviewed At Each
Reporting Date. The Company Writes- Down The Carrying Amount Of
Deferred Tax Asset To The Extent That It Is No Longer Reasonably
Certain Or Virtually Certain, As The Case May Be, That Sufficient
Future Taxable Income Will Be Available Against Which Deferred Tax
Asset Can Be Realized. Any Such Write-Down Is Reversed To The Extent
That It Becomes Reasonably Certain Or Virtually Certain, As The Case
May Be, That Sufficient Future Taxable Income Will Be Available.
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 Tax Assets And Deferred Taxes
Relate To The Same Taxable Entity And The Same Taxation Authority.
(O) Earnings Per Share
Basic Earnings Per Share Is Calculated By Dividing The Net Profit Or
Loss For The Period Attributable To Equity Shareholders (After
Deducting Preference Dividends And Attributable Taxes) 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 Bonus Issue, Bonus Element In A Rights
Issue, Share Split, And Reverse Share Split (Consolidation Of Shares)
That Have Changed The Number Of Equity Shares Outstanding, Without A
Corresponding Change In Resources.
For The Purpose Of Calculating Diluted Earnings Per Share, The Net
Profit Or Loss For The Period Attributable To Equity Shareholders And
The Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding During The Period Are
Adjusted For The Effects Of All Dilutive Potential Equity Shares.
(P) Provisions
A Provision Is Recognized When The Company Has A Present Obligation As
A Result Of Past Events, For Which 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. Provisions Are Not Discounted To Their Present Value And
Are Determined Based On The Best Estimate Required To Settle The
Obligation At The Reporting Date. These Estimates Are Reviewed At Each
Reporting Date And Adjusted To Reflect The Current Best Estimates.
When The Company Expects A Provision To Be Reimbursed, The
Reimbursement Is Recognized As A Separate Asset But Only When Such
Reimbursement Is Virtually Certain. The Expense Relating To Any
Provision Is Presented In The Statement Of Profit And Loss Net Of Any
Reimbursement.
(Q) Contingent Liabilities
A Contingent Liability Is A Possible Obligation That Arises From Past
Events Whose Existence Will Be Confirmed By The Occurrence Or
Non-Occurrence Of One Or More Uncertain Future Events Beyond The
Control Of The Company Or A Present Obligation That Is Not Recognized
Because It Is Not Probable That An Outflow Of Resources Will Be
Required To Settle The Obligation. A Contingent Liability Also Arises
In Extremely Rare Cases Where There Is A Liability That Cannot Be
Recognized Because It Cannot Be Measured Reliably. The Company Does Not
Recognize A Contingent Liability But Discloses Its Existence In The
Financial Statements.
(R) Cash And Cash Equivalents
Cash And Cash Equivalents For The Purposes Of Cash Flow Statement
Comprise Cash At Bank And In Hand And Short-Term Investments With An
Original Maturity Of Three Months Or Less.
(S) Derivative Instruments
In Accordance With The ICAI Announcement, Derivative Contracts, Other
Than Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Covered Under As 11, Is Marked
To Market On A Portfolio Basis, And The Net Loss, If Any Is Charged To
The Statement Of Profit And Loss. Net Gain, If Any Is Ignored.
Mar 31, 2015
(a) Change in accounting policy
Pursuant to the notification of Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013
("the Act"), by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs effective April 1,
2014, the management has internally reassessed and changed, wherever
considered necessary the useful lives of fixed assets for the purpose
of computing depreciation, so as to conform to the requirements of the
Act. Accordingly, the carrying amount of fixed assets as at April 1,
2014 is being depreciated over the revised remaining useful life of the
asset and where the remaining useful life of an asset is nil as on
April 1,2014, the carrying amount of such asset has been recognized as
adjustment to the retained earnings as on that date.
Had the Company continued with the previously assessed useful lives,
charge for depreciation and amortization expense for the year ended
March 31,2015 would have been lower by Rs. 751 Lakhs and the profit
before tax would have been higher by such amount. Further, the carrying
value of Rs. 720 Lakhs (net of tax adjustment of Rs. 371 Lakhs), in
case of assets with nil revised remaining useful life as at April
1,2014 has been reduced from the retained earnings as on such date.
(b) Use of estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Indian
GAAP requires the management to make judgments, estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses,
assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities, as
at end of the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on
the management's best knowledge of current events and actions,
uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in the
outcomes requiring a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of
assets or liabilities in future periods.
(c) Tangible fixed assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and
accumulated impairment losses, if any. The cost comprises purchase
price, borrowing costs if capitalization criteria are met and directly
attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for
the intended use. Any trade discounts and rebates are deducted in
arriving at the purchase price.
Subsequent expenditure related to an item of fixed asset is added to
its book value only if it increases the future benefits from the
existing asset beyond its previously assessed standard of performance.
All other expenses on existing fixed assets, including day-to-day
repair and maintenance expenditure and cost of replacing parts, are
charged to the statement of profit and loss for the period during which
such expenses are incurred.
The Company adjusts exchange differences arising on
translation/settlement of long-term foreign currency monetary items
pertaining to the acquisition of a depreciable asset to the cost of the
asset and depreciates the same over the remaining life of the asset.
In accordance with MCA circular dated August 9, 2012, exchange
differences adjusted to the cost of fixed assets are total differences,
arising on long-term foreign currency monetary items pertaining to the
acquisition of a depreciable asset, for the period. In other words, the
Company does not differentiate between exchange differences arising
from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an
adjustment to the interest cost and other exchange difference.
Gains or losses arising from de-recognition of fixed assets 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.
(d) Depreciation on tangible fixed assets
Depreciation on fixed assets is calculated on a straight-line method
("SLM") basis using the useful lives estimated by the management. For
the purpose of depreciation calculation, residual value is determined
as 5% of the original cost for all the assets, as estimated by the
management basis independent assessment by an expert. The Company has
used the following useful lives to provide depreciation on its fixed
assets:
Useful life (years)
Factory buildings 30
Other buildings (RCC) 60
Other buildings (Non-RCC) 30
Roads (RCC) 10
Roads (Non-RCC), Fences, etc 5
Plant and machinery 15*
Electrical installations 10
Office equipments 5
Computers 3
Servers and networks 6
Furniture and fixtures 10
Laboratory equipments 10
Vehicles 8 and 10
* In respect of assets used at any time during the year on double shift
or triple shift basis, the depreciation for that period is increased by
50% or 100%, respectively.
In respect of following assets, not included above, the useful lives
estimated by the management, basis technical assessment, are different
from those indicated in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013:
(i) Assets acquired on amalgamation, etc (where original dates of
acquisition are not readily available), are depreciated over the
remaining useful life of the assets, as certified by an expert.
(ii) Assets individually costing Rs. 5,000 or less and coolers
(included under furniture and fixtures) are depreciated on a
straight-line basis over a period of 1 year being useful life, as
estimated by the management considering such assets do not have
enduring benefits.
Leasehold land is amortized on a straight line basis over the period of
lease i.e. 90-99 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the
lower of useful life of the asset and the remaining period of the
lease.
(e) Intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial
recognition at cost. Following initial recognition, intangible assets
are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated
impairment losses, if any. Internally generated intangible assets,
excluding capitalized development costs, are not capitalized and
expenditure is reflected in the statement of profit and loss in the
year in which the expenditure is incurred.
Intangible assets are amortized on a straight line basis over the
estimated useful economic life. The Company uses a rebuttable
presumption that the useful life of an intangible asset will not exceed
ten years from the date when the asset is available for use.
A summary of amortization policies applied to the Company's intangible
assets is as below:
Useful life (years)
Goodwill 5
Licenses and rights 10
Brands 10
(f) Leases
Where the Company is lessee
Leases where the lessor effectively retains, substantially all the
risks and benefits of ownership of the leased item, are classified as
operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as expense in
the statement of profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the
lease term.
(g) Borrowing costs
Borrowing cost includes interest, exchange differences arising from
short-term foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded
as an adjustment to the interest cost and amortization of ancillary
costs incurred in connection with the arrangement of borrowings.
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction
or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period
of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalized as a
part of the cost of the respective asset. All other borrowing costs are
expensed in the period they occur.
(h) Impairment of tangible and intangible assets
The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is an
indication that an asset or group of assets may be impaired. If any
such indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset
is required, the Company estimates the asset's recoverable amount. An
asset's recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's or
cash-generating unit's (CGU) net selling price and its value in use.
The recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless
the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent
of those from other assets or groups of assets.
Where the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable
amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its
recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated future
cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax
discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time
value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining net
selling price, recent market transactions are taken into account, if
available. If no such transactions can be identified, an appropriate
valuation model is used.
Impairment losses of continuing operations, including impairment on
inventories, are recognized in the statement of profit and loss, except
for previously revalued tangible fixed assets, where the revaluation
was taken to revaluation reserve. In this case, the impairment is also
recognized in the revaluation reserve up to the amount of any previous
revaluation.
After impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying
amount of the asset over its remaining useful life.
(i) Government grant and subsidies
Grants and subsidies from the government are recognized when there is
reasonable assurance that (i) the Company will comply with the
conditions attached to them and (ii) the grant/subsidy will be
received.
When the grant or subsidy relates to revenue, it is recognized as
income on a systematic basis in the statement of profit and loss over
the periods necessary to match them with the related costs, which they
are intended to compensate. Where the grant relates to an asset, it is
recognized as deferred income and released to income in equal amounts
over the expected useful life of the related asset.
(j) Investments
Investments, which are readily realizable and intended to be held for
not more than one year from the date on which such investments are
made, are classified as current investments. All other investments are
classified as long-term investments.
On initial recognition, all investments are measured at cost. The cost
comprises purchase price and directly attributable acquisition charges
such as brokerage, fees and duties.
Current investments are carried in the financial statements at lower of
cost and fair value determined on an individual investment basis.
Long-term investments are carried at cost. However, provision for
diminution in value is made to recognize a decline other than temporary
in the value of the investments.
(k) Inventories
Raw materials, packing materials and bottles, stores and spares are
valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. However, materials
and other items held for use in the production of inventories are not
written down below cost if the finished products in which they will be
incorporated are expected to be sold at or above cost.
Work-in-progress and finished goods are valued at lower of cost and net
realizable value. Cost includes direct materials and labour and a
proportion of manufacturing overheads based on normal operating
capacity. Cost of finished goods includes excise duty.
Traded goods are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost
includes cost of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the
inventories to their present location and condition.
Cost is determined on a weighted average basis. Net realizable value is
the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less
estimated costs of completion and estimated costs necessary to make the
sale.
(l) Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognized to the extent it is probable that the economic
benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably
measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met
before revenue is recognized.
Sale of products
Revenue from sale of products is recognized when all the significant
risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have been passed to the
buyer, usually on dispatch of the goods from breweries/warehouses and
is net of trade discounts. The Company collects sales taxes and value
added taxes (VAT) on behalf of the government and, therefore, these are
not economic benefits flowing to the Company. Hence, they are excluded
from revenue.
Excise duty deducted from revenue (gross) is the amount that is
included in the revenue (gross) and not the entire amount of liability
arising during the year.
Sale of services
Royalty income is recognized at agreed rate on sale of branded products
by the licensee, as per the terms of the agreement.
Income from contract manufacturing units
Income from contract manufacturing units is recognized, as per terms of
the agreement, when the right to receive the payment is established,
usually on sale of goods by the contract manufacturing units to their
customers.
Interest
Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into
account the amount outstanding and the applicable interest rate.
Interest income is included under the head "other income" in the
statement of profit and loss.
Dividends
Dividend Income is recognized when the Company's right to receive the
payment is established on or before the balance sheet date.
(m) Foreign currency transactions
Foreign currency transactions and balances
(i) Initial recognition
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.
(ii) Conversion
Foreign currency monetary items are retranslated using the exchange
rate prevailing at the reporting date. Non-monetary items, which are
measured in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency,
are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.
(iii) Exchange differences
The Company accounts for exchange differences arising on translation/
settlement of foreign currency monetary items as below:
1. Exchange differences arising on long-term foreign currency monetary
items related to acquisition of a fixed asset are capitalized and
depreciated over the remaining useful life of the asset.
2. Exchange differences arising on other long-term foreign currency
monetary items are accumulated in the "Foreign Currency Monetary Item
Translation Difference Account (FCMITDA)" and amortized over the
remaining life of the concerned monetary item.
3. All other exchange differences are recognized as income or as
expenses in the period in which they arise.
For the purpose of 1 and 2 above, the Company treats a foreign monetary
item as "long-term foreign currency monetary item", if it has a term of
12 months or more at the date of its origination. The Company has
adopted economic hedge accounting whereby only net exchange loss (if
any) on the underlying item, after considering exchange gain on hedge
is capitalized or accumulated in FCMITDA, as applicable.
In accordance with MCA circular dated August 9, 2012, exchange
differences for this purpose, are total differences arising on
long-term foreign currency monetary items for the period. In other
words, the Company does not differentiate between exchange differences
arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are
regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost and other exchange
difference.
(iv) Forward exchange contracts are entered into, to hedge foreign
currency risk of an existing asset/ liability. The premium or discount
arising at the inception of forward exchange contract is amortized and
recognized as an expense/income over the life of the contract.
Exchange differences on such contracts, except the contracts which are
long-term foreign currency monetary items, are recognized in the
statement of profit and loss in the period in which the exchange rates
change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such
a forward exchange contract is also recognized as income or as expense
for the period. Any gain/ loss arising on forward contracts which are
long-term foreign currency monetary items is recognized in accordance
with paragraph (iii)(1) and (iii)(2).
(n) Retirement and other employee benefits
(i) Retirement benefit in the form of provident fund is a defined
contribution scheme. The Company has no obligation, other than the
contribution payable to the provident fund.
In respect of certain employees, the Company has established a
Provident Fund Trust, which is a defined benefit plan, to which
contributions towards provident fund are made each month. The Provident
Fund Trust guarantees a specified rate of return on such contributions
on a periodical basis. The Company will meet the shortfall in the
return, if any, which is determined based on an actuarial valuation
carried out, as per projected unit credit method, as at the date of
balance sheet. Contributions to provident fund are charged to the
statement of profit and loss on an accrual basis.
The Company recognizes contribution payable to the provident fund
scheme as expenditure, when an employee renders the related service. If
the contribution payable to the scheme for the service received before
the balance sheet date exceeds the contribution already paid, the
deficit payable to the scheme is recognized as a liability after
deducting the contribution already paid. If the contribution paid
exceeds the contribution due for services received before the balance
sheet date, the excess is recognized as an asset.
(ii) Retirement benefit in the form of superannuation fund is a defined
contribution scheme. The Company has established a Superannuation Fund
Trust to which contributions are made each month. Such contributions
are charged to the statement of profit and loss on an accrual basis.
The Company has no other obligations beyond its monthly contributions.
(iii) The Company operates defined benefit plan for its employees,
viz., gratuity. The cost of providing benefits under this plan is
determined on the basis of actuarial valuation at each year-end.
Actuarial valuation is carried out using the projected unit credit
method.
(iv) Accumulated leave, which is expected to be utilized within the
next 12 months, is treated as short-term employee benefit. The Company
measures the expected cost of such absences as the additional amount
that it expects to pay as a result of the unused entitlement that has
accumulated at the reporting date. 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 absences are provided for based on the actuarial valuation
using the projected unit credit method at the year-end.
The Company presents the leave as a current liability in the balance
sheet, to the extent it does not have an unconditional right to defer
its settlement for 12 months after the reporting date. Where the
Company has the unconditional legal and contractual right to defer the
settlement for a period beyond 12 months, the same is presented as
non-current liability.
(v) Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to the statement of
profit and loss and are not deferred.
(o) Income taxes
Tax expense comprises 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 enacted in India and tax laws
prevailing in the respective tax jurisdictions where the Company
operates. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are
those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date.
Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of timing differences between
taxable income and accounting income originating during the current
year and reversal of timing differences for the earlier years. Deferred
tax is measured using the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or
substantively enacted at the reporting date. Deferred tax liabilities
are recognized for all taxable timing differences. Deferred tax assets
are recognized for deductible timing differences only to the extent
that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable
income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be
realized. In situations where the Company has unabsorbed depreciation
or carry forward tax losses, all deferred tax assets are recognized
only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence
that they can be realized against future taxable profits.
At each reporting date, the Company re-assesses unrecognized deferred
tax assets. It recognizes unrecognized deferred tax asset to the extent
that it has become reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case
may be, that sufficient future taxable income will be available against
which such deferred tax assets can be realized. The carrying amount of
deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date.
The Company writes-down the carrying amount of deferred tax asset to
the extent that it is no longer reasonably certain or virtually
certain, as the case may be, that sufficient future taxable income will
be available against which deferred tax asset can be realized. Any such
write-down is reversed to the extent that it becomes reasonably certain
or virtually certain, as the case may be, that sufficient future
taxable income will be available. 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 tax assets and deferred taxes relate to the same taxable
entity and the same taxation authority.
Minimum alternate tax (MAT) paid in a year is charged to the statement
of profit and loss as current tax. The Company recognizes MAT credit
available as an asset only to the extent that there is convincing
evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax during the
specified period, i.e., the period for which MAT credit is allowed to
be carried forward. In the year in which the Company recognizes MAT
credit as an asset in accordance with the Guidance Note on Accounting
for Credit Available in respect of Minimum Alternative Tax under the
Income-tax Act, 1961, the said asset is created by way of credit to the
statement of profit and loss and shown as "MAT credit entitlement". The
Company reviews the "MAT credit entitlement" asset at each reporting
date and writes down the asset to the extent the Company does not have
convincing evidence that it will pay normal tax during the specified
period.
(p) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or
loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders (after
deducting preference dividends and attributable taxes) 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 bonus issue, bonus element in a rights
issue, share split, and reverse share split (consolidation of shares)
that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without a
corresponding change in resources.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net
profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and
the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are
adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
(q) Provisions
A provision is recognized when the Company has a present obligation as
a result of past events, for which 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. Provisions are not discounted to their present value and
are determined based on the best estimate required to settle the
obligation at the reporting date. These estimates are reviewed at each
reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.
When the Company expects a provision to be reimbursed, the
reimbursement is recognized as a separate asset but only when such
reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to any
provision is presented in the statement of profit and loss net of any
reimbursement.
(r) Contingent liabilities
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past
events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or
non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the
control of the Company or a present obligation that is not recognized
because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be
required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises
in extremely rare cases where there is a liability that cannot be
recognized because it cannot be measured reliably. The Company does not
recognize a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the
financial statements.
(s) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents for the purposes of cash flow statement
comprise cash at bank and in hand and short-term investments with an
original maturity of three months or less.
(t) Derivative instruments
In accordance with the ICAI announcement, derivative contracts, other
than foreign currency forward contracts covered under AS 11, is marked
to market on a portfolio basis, and the net loss, if any is charged to
the statement of profit and loss. Net gain, if any is ignored.
Mar 31, 2014
(a) Change in accounting policy
Effective April 1, 2013, the Company has changed the basis of
determining cost for the purpose of valuation of inventories from
First-in-First-out (FIFO) basis to weighted average basis. The
Company''s management believes that the new method of accounting for
inventory is preferable because weighted average method better refects
the current value of inventories.
Had the Company continued to use the earlier method of inventory
valuation, the inventories as at March 31, 2014 would have been higher
by Rs.72 Lakhs, cost of materials consumed would have been lower by
Rs.72 Lakhs and consequently profit before tax would have been higher by
Rs.72 Lakhs.
(b) Use of estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Indian
GAAP requires the management to make judgments, estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses,
assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities, as
at end of the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on
the management''s best knowledge of current events and actions,
uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in the
outcomes requiring a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of
assets or liabilities in future periods.
(c) Tangible fixed assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and
accumulated impairment losses, if any. The cost comprises purchase
price, borrowing costs if capitalization criteria are met and directly
attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for
the intended use. Any trade discounts and rebates are deducted in
arriving at the purchase price.
Subsequent expenditure related to an item of fixed asset is added to its
book value only if it increases the future benefits from the existing
asset beyond its previously assessed standard of performance. All other
expenses on existing fixed assets, including day-to-day repair and
maintenance expenditure and cost of replacing parts, are charged to the
statement of profit and loss for the period during which such expenses
are incurred.
The Company adjusts exchange differences arising on
translation/settlement of long-term foreign currency monetary items
pertaining to the acquisition of a depreciable asset to the cost of the
asset and depreciates the same over the remaining life of the asset.
In accordance with MCA circular dated August 9, 2012, exchange
differences adjusted to the cost of fixed assets are total differences,
arising on long-term foreign currency monetary items pertaining to the
acquisition of a depreciable asset, for the period. In other words, the
Company does not differentiate between exchange differences arising
from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an
adjustment to the interest cost and other exchange difference.
Gains or losses arising from de-recognition of fixed assets 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.
(d) Depreciation on tangible fixed assets
Depreciation on fixed assets is calculated on a straight-line method
("SLM") basis using the rates arrived at based on the useful lives
estimated by the management, or those prescribed under the Schedule XIV
to the Companies Act, 1956, whichever is higher. The Company has used
the following rates to provide depreciation on its fixed assets:
*Assets acquired on amalgamation (where original dates of acquisition
are not readily available), are depreciated over the remaining useful
life of the assets, as certified by an expert.
Assets individually costing Rs. 5,000 or less are fully depreciated in
the year of addition.
Leasehold land is amortized on a straight line basis over the period of
lease i.e. 95-99 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the
lower of useful life of the asset and the remaining period of the
lease.
(e) Intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial
recognition at cost. Following initial recognition, intangible assets
are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated
impairment losses, if any. Internally generated intangible assets,
excluding capitalized development costs, are not capitalized and
expenditure is refected in the statement of profit and loss in the year
in which the expenditure is incurred.
Intangible assets are amortized on a straight line basis over the
estimated useful economic life. The Company uses a rebuttable
presumption that the useful life of an intangible asset will not exceed
ten years from the date when the asset is available for use.
(f) Leases
Where the Company is lessee
Leases where the lessor effectively retains, substantially all the
risks and benefits of ownership of the leased item, are classifed as
operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as expenses
in the statement of profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the
lease term.
(g) Borrowing costs
Borrowing cost includes interest, exchange differences arising from
short-term foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded
as an adjustment to the interest cost and amortization of ancillary
costs incurred in connection with the arrangement of borrowings.
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction
or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period
of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalized as a
part of the cost of the respective asset. All other borrowing costs are
expensed in the period they occur.
(h) Impairment of tangible and intangible assets
The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is an
indication that an asset or group of assets may be impaired. If any
such indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset
is required, the Company estimates the asset''s recoverable amount. An
asset''s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset''s or
cash-generating unit''s (CGU) net selling price and its value in use.
The recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless
the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of
those from other assets or groups of assets.
Where the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable
amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its
recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated future
cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax
discount rate that refects current market assessments of the time value
of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining net
selling price, recent market transactions are taken into account, if
available. If no such transactions can be identified, an appropriate
valuation model is used.
Impairment losses of continuing operations, including impairment on
inventories, are recognized in the statement of profit and loss, except
for previously revalued tangible fixed assets, where the revaluation
was taken to revaluation reserve. In this case, the impairment is also
recognized in the revaluation reserve up to the amount of any previous
revaluation.
After impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying
amount of the asset over its remaining useful life.
(i) Government grant and subsidies
Grants and subsidies from the government are recognized when there is
reasonable assurance that (i) the Company will comply with the
conditions attached to them and (ii) the grant/subsidy will be
received.
When the grant or subsidy relates to revenue, it is recognized as
income on a systematic basis in the statement of profit and loss over
the periods necessary to match them with the related costs, which they
are intended to compensate. Where the grant relates to an asset, it is
recognized as deferred income and released to income in equal amounts
over the expected useful life of the related asset.
(j) Investments
Investments, which are readily realizable and intended to be held for
not more than one year from the date on which such investments are
made, are classifed as current investments. All other investments are
classifed as long-term investments.
On initial recognition, all investments are measured at cost. The cost
comprises purchase price and directly attributable acquisition charges
such as brokerage, fees and duties.
Current investments are carried in the financial statements at lower of
cost and fair value determined on an individual investment basis.
Long-term investments are carried at cost. However, provision for
diminution in value is made to recognize a decline other than temporary
in the value of the investments.
(k) Inventories
Raw materials, packing materials and bottles, stores and spares are
valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. However, materials
and other items held for use in the production of inventories are not
written down below cost if the fnished products in which they will be
incorporated are expected to be sold at or above cost.
Work-in-progress and fnished goods are valued at lower of cost and net
realizable value. Cost includes direct materials and labour and a
proportion of manufacturing overheads based on normal operating
capacity. Cost of fnished goods includes excise duty.
Traded goods are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost
includes cost of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the
inventories to their present location and condition.
Cost is determined on a weighted average basis. Net realizable value is
the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less
estimated costs of completion and estimated costs necessary to make the
sale.
(l) Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognized to the extent it is probable that the economic
benefits will fow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably
measured. The following Specific recognition criteria must also be met
before revenue is recognized.
Sale of products
Revenue from sale of products is recognized when all the significant
risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have been passed to the
buyer, usually on dispatch of the goods from breweries/warehouses and
is net of trade discounts. The Company collects sales taxes and value
added taxes (VAT) on behalf of the government and, therefore, these are
not economic benefits flowing to the Company. Hence, they are excluded
from revenue.
Excise duty deducted from revenue (gross) is the amount that is
included in the revenue (gross) and not the entire amount of liability
arising during the year.
Sale of services
Royalty income is recognized at agreed rate on sale of branded products
by the licensee, as per the terms of the agreement.
Income from contract manufacturing units
Income from contract manufacturing units is recognized, as per terms of
the agreement, when the right to receive the payment is established,
usually on sale of goods by the contract manufacturing units to their
customers.
Interest
Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into
account the amount outstanding and the applicable interest rate.
Interest income is included under the head "other income" in the
statement of profit and loss.
Dividends
Dividend Income is recognized when the Company''s right to receive the
payment is established on or before the balance sheet date.
(m) Foreign currency transactions
Foreign currency transactions and balances
(i) Initial recognition
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.
(ii) Conversion
Foreign currency monetary items are retranslated using the exchange
rate prevailing at the reporting date. Non-monetary items, which are
measured in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency,
are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.
(iii) Exchange differences
The Company accounts for exchange differences arising on translation /
settlement of foreign currency monetary items as below:
1. Exchange differences arising on long-term foreign currency monetary
items related to acquisition of a fixed asset are capitalized and
depreciated over the remaining useful life of the asset.
2. Exchange differences arising on other long-term foreign currency
monetary items are accumulated in the "Foreign Currency Monetary Item
Translation Difference Account (FCMITDA)" and amortized over the
remaining life of the concerned monetary item.
3. All other exchange differences are recognized as income or as
expenses in the period in which they arise.
For the purpose of 1 and 2 above, the Company treats a foreign monetary
item as "long-term foreign currency monetary item", if it has a term of
12 months or more at the date of its origination. The Company has
adopted economic hedge accounting whereby only net exchange loss (if
any) on the underlying item, after considering exchange gain on hedge
is capitalized or accumulated in FCMITDA, as applicable.
In accordance with MCA circular dated August 9, 2012, exchange
differences for this purpose, are total differences arising on
long-term foreign currency monetary items for the period. In other
words, the Company does not differentiate between exchange differences
arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are
regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost and other exchange
difference.
(iv) Forward exchange contracts are entered into, to hedge foreign
currency risk of an existing asset / liability
The premium or discount arising at the inception of forward exchange
contract is amortized and recognized as an expense/income over the life
of the contract.
Exchange differences on such contracts, except the contracts which are
long-term foreign currency monetary items, are recognized in the
statement of profit and loss in the period in which the exchange rates
change.
Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such a forward
exchange contract is also recognized as income or as expense for the
period. Any gain/ loss arising on forward contracts which are long-term
foreign currency monetary items is recognized in accordance with
paragraph (iii)(1) and (iii)(2).
(n) Retirement and other employee benefits
(i) Retirement benefit in the form of provident fund is a defined
contribution scheme. The Company has no obligation, other than the
contribution payable to the provident fund.
In respect of certain employees, the Company has established a
Provident Fund Trust, which is a Defined benefit plan, to which
contributions towards provident fund are made each month. The Provident
Fund Trust guarantees a specified rate of return on such contributions
on a periodical basis. The Company will meet the shortfall in the
return, if any, which is determined based on an actuarial valuation
carried out, as per projected unit credit method, as at the date of
balance sheet. Contributions to provident fund are charged to the
statement of profit and loss on an accrual basis.
The Company recognizes contribution payable to the provident fund
scheme as expenditure, when an employee renders the related service. If
the contribution payable to the scheme for the service received before
the balance sheet date exceeds the contribution already paid, the
defcit payable to the scheme is recognized as a liability after
deducting the contribution already paid. If the contribution paid
exceeds the contribution due for services received before the balance
sheet date, the excess is recognized as an asset.
(ii) Retirement benefit in the form of superannuation fund is a Defined
contribution scheme. The Company has established a Superannuation Fund
Trust to which contributions are made each month. Such contributions
are charged to the statement of profit and loss on an accrual basis. The
Company has no other obligations beyond its monthly contributions.
(iii) The Company operates Defined benefit plan for its employees, viz.,
gratuity. The cost of providing benefits under this plan is determined
on the basis of actuarial valuation at each year-end. Actuarial
valuation is carried out using the projected unit credit method.
(iv) Accumulated leave, which is expected to be utilized within the
next 12 months, is treated as short-term employee benefit. The Company
measures the expected cost of such absences as the additional amount
that it expects to pay as a result of the unused entitlement that has
accumulated at the reporting date. 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 absences are provided for based on the actuarial valuation
using the projected unit credit method at the year-end.
The Company presents the leave as a current liability in the balance
sheet, to the extent it does not have an unconditional right to defer
its settlement for 12 months after the reporting date. Where the
Company has the unconditional legal and contractual right to defer the
settlement for a period beyond 12 months, the same is presented as
non-current liability.
(v) Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to the statement of
profit and loss and are not deferred.
(o) Income taxes
Tax expense comprises 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 enacted in India and tax laws
prevailing in the respective tax jurisdictions where the Company
operates. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are
those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date.
Deferred income taxes refect the impact of timing differences between
taxable income and accounting income originating during the current
year and reversal of timing differences for the earlier years. Deferred
tax is measured using the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or
substantively enacted at the reporting date. Deferred tax liabilities
are recognized for all taxable timing differences. Deferred tax assets
are recognized for deductible timing differences 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
realized. In situations where the Company has unabsorbed depreciation
or carry forward tax losses, all deferred tax assets are recognized
only if there is virtual certainty supported by convincing evidence
that they can be realized against future taxable profits.
At each reporting date, the Company re-assesses unrecognized deferred
tax assets. It recognizes unrecognized deferred tax asset 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 realized. The carrying amount of
deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date. The Company
writes-down the carrying amount of 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 realized. 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. 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 tax assets and deferred taxes relate to the same taxable
entity and the same taxation authority.
Minimum alternate tax (MAT) paid in a year is charged to the statement
of profit and loss as current tax. The Company recognizes MAT credit
available as an asset only to the extent that there is convincing
evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax during the
specified period, i.e., the period for which MAT credit is allowed to be
carried forward. In the year in which the Company recognizes MAT credit
as an asset in accordance with the Guidance Note on Accounting for
Credit Available in respect of Minimum Alternative Tax under the
Income-tax Act, 1961, the said asset is created by way of credit to the
statement of profit and loss and shown as "MAT credit entitlement". The
Company reviews the "MAT credit entitlement" asset at each reporting
date and writes down the asset to the extent the Company does not have
convincing evidence that it will pay normal tax during the specified
period.
(p) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or
loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders (after
deducting preference dividends and attributable taxes) 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 bonus issue, bonus element in a rights
issue, share split, and reverse share split (consolidation of shares)
that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without a
corresponding change in resources.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net
profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and
the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are
adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
(q) Provisions
A provision is recognized when the Company has a present obligation as
a result of past events, for which 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. Provisions are not discounted to their present value and
are determined based on the best estimate required to settle the
obligation at the reporting date. These estimates are reviewed at each
reporting date and adjusted to refect the current best estimates. When
the Company expects a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is
recognized as a separate asset but only when such reimbursement is
virtually certain. The expense relating to any provision is presented
in the statement of profit and loss net of any reimbursement.
(r) Contingent liabilities
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past
events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or
non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the
control of the Company or a present obligation that is not recognized
because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required
to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises in
extremely rare cases where there is a liability that cannot be
recognized because it cannot be measured reliably. The Company does not
recognize a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the
financial statements.
(s) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents for the purposes of cash flow statement
comprise cash at bank and in hand and short-term investments with an
original maturity of three months or less.
(t) Derivative instruments
In accordance with the ICAI announcement, derivative contracts, other
than foreign currency forward contracts covered under AS 11, is marked
to market on a portfolio basis, and the net loss, if any is charged to
the statement of profit and loss. Net gain, if any is ignored.
Mar 31, 2013
(a) Use of estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with Indian
GAAP requires the management to make judgments, estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses,
assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities, as
at end of the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on
the management''s best knowledge of current events and actions,
uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in the
outcomes requiring a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of
assets or liabilities in future periods.
(b) Tangible fixed assets
Fixed assets are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and
accumulated impairment losses, if any. The cost comprises purchase
price, borrowing costs if capitalization criteria are met and directly
attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for
the intended use. Any trade discounts and rebates are deducted in
arriving at the purchase price.
Subsequent expenditure related to an item of fixed asset is added to
its book value only if it increases the future benefits from the
existing asset beyond its previously assessed standard of performance.
All other expenses on existing fixed assets, including day-to-day
repair and maintenance expenditure and cost of replacing parts, are
charged to the statement of profit and loss for the period during which
such expenses are incurred.
The Company adjusts exchange differences arising on
translation/settlement of long-term foreign currency monetary items
pertaining to the acquisition of a depreciable asset to the cost of the
asset and depreciates the same over the remaining life of the asset.
In accordance with MCA circular dated August 09, 2012, exchange
differences adjusted to the cost of fixed assets are total differences,
arising on long-term foreign currency monetary items pertaining to the
acquisition of a depreciable asset, for the period. In other words, the
Company does not differentiate between exchange differences arising
from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an
adjustment to the interest cost and other exchange difference.
Gains or losses arising from de-recognition of fixed assets 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.
(c) Depreciation on tangible fixed assets
Depreciation on fixed assets is calculated on a straight-line method
("SLM") basis using the rates arrived at based on the useful lives
estimated by the management, or those prescribed under the Schedule XIV
to the Companies Act, 1956, whichever is higher. The Company has used
the following rates to provide depreciation on its fixed assets:
*Assets acquired on amalgamation (where original dates of acquisition
are not readily available), are depreciated over the remaining useful
life of the assets, as certified by an expert.
Leasehold land is amortized on a straight line basis over the period of
lease. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lower of useful
life of the asset and the remaining period of the lease.
(d) Intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial
recognition at cost. Following initial recognition, intangible assets
are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated
impairment losses, if any. Internally generated intangible assets,
excluding capitalized development costs, are not capitalized and
expenditure is refected in the statement of profit and loss in the year
in which the expenditure is incurred.
Intangible assets are amortized on a straight line basis over the
estimated useful economic life. The Company uses a rebuttable
presumption that the useful life of an intangible asset will not exceed
ten years from the date when the asset is available for use.
A summary of amortization policies applied to the Company''s intangible
assets is as below:
(e) Leases
Where the Company is lessee
Leases where the lessor effectively retains, substantially all the
risks and benefits of ownership of the leased item, are classified as
operating leases. Operating lease payments are recognized as expenses
in the statement of profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the
lease term.
(f) Borrowing costs
Borrowing cost includes interest, exchange differences arising from
short-term foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded
as an adjustment to the interest cost and amortization of ancillary
costs incurred in connection with the arrangement of borrowings.
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction
or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period
of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalized as a
part of the cost of the respective asset. All other borrowing costs are
expensed in the period they occur.
(g) Impairment of tangible and intangible assets
The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is an
indication that an asset or group of assets may be impaired. If any
such indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset
is required, the Company estimates the asset''s recoverable amount. An
asset''s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset''s or
cash-generating unit''s (CGU) net selling price and its value in use.
The recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset, unless
the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent
of those from other assets or groups of assets. Where the carrying
amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is
considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. In
assessing value in use, the estimated future cash lows are discounted
to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects
current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks
specific to the asset. In determining net selling price, recent market
transactions are taken into account, if available. If no such
transactions can be identified, an appropriate valuation model is used.
After impairment, depreciation is provided on the revised carrying
amount of the asset over its remaining useful life.
(h) Government grant and subsidies
Grants and subsidies from the government are recognized when there is
reasonable assurance that (i) the Company will comply with the
conditions attached to them and (ii) the grant/subsidy will be
received.
When the grant or subsidy relates to revenue, it is recognized as
income on a systematic basis in the statement of profit and loss over
the periods necessary to match them with the related costs, which they
are intended to compensate. Where the grant relates to an asset, it is
recognized as deferred income and released to income in equal amounts
over the expected useful life of the related asset.
(i) Investments
Investments, which are readily realizable and intended to be held for
not more than one year from the date on which such investments are
made, are classified as current investments. All other investments are
classified as long-term investments.
On initial recognition, all investments are measured at cost. The cost
comprises purchase price and directly attributable acquisition charges
such as brokerage, fees and duties.
Current investments are carried in the financial statements at lower of
cost and fair value determined on an individual investment basis.
Long-term investments are carried at cost. However, provision for
diminution in value is made to recognize a decline other than temporary
in the value of the investments.
(j) Inventories
Raw materials, packing materials and bottles, stores and spares are
valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. However, materials
and other items held for use in the production of inventories are not
written down below cost if the finished products in which they will be
incorporated are expected to be sold at or above cost.
Work-in-progress and finished goods are valued at lower of cost and net
realizable value. Cost includes direct materials and labour and a
proportion of manufacturing overheads based on normal operating
capacity. Cost of finished goods includes excise duty.
Traded goods are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost
includes cost of purchase and other costs incurred in bringing the
inventories to their present location and condition.
Cost is determined on a First-in-First-out (FIFO) basis. Net realizable
value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of
business, less estimated costs of completion and estimated costs
necessary to make the sale.
(k) Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognized to the extent it is probable that the economic
benefits will low to the Company and the revenue can be reliably
measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met
before revenue is recognized.
Sale of goods
Revenue from sale of goods is recognized when all the significant risks
and rewards of ownership of the goods have been passed to the buyer,
usually on dispatch of the goods from breweries/warehouses and is net
of trade discounts. The Company collects sales taxes and value added
taxes (VAT) on behalf of the government and, therefore, these are not
economic benefits lowing to the Company. Hence, they are excluded from
revenue.
Excise duty deducted from revenue (gross) is the amount that is
included in the revenue (gross) and not the entire amount of liability
arising during the year.
Income from services
Royalty income is recognized at agreed rate on sale of branded products
by the licensee, as per the terms of the agreement.
Income from contract manufacturing units
Income from contract manufacturing units is recognized, as per terms of
the agreement, when the right to receive the payment is established,
usually on sale of goods by the contract manufacturing units to their
customers.
Interest
Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into
account the amount outstanding and the applicable interest rate.
Interest income is included under the head "other income" in the
statement of profit and loss.
Dividends
Dividend Income is recognized when the Company''s right to receive the
payment is established on or before the balance sheet date.
(l) Foreign currency transactions
Foreign currency transactions and balances
(i) Initial recognition
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.
(ii) Conversion
Foreign currency monetary items are retranslated using the exchange
rate prevailing at the reporting date. Non-monetary items, which are
measured in terms of historical cost denominated in a foreign currency,
are reported using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.
(iii) Exchange differences
The Company accounts for exchange differences arising on translation/
settlement of foreign currency monetary items as below:
1. Exchange differences arising on long-term foreign currency monetary
items related to acquisition of a fixed asset are capitalized and
depreciated over the remaining useful life of the asset.
2. Exchange differences arising on other long-term foreign currency
monetary items are accumulated in the "Foreign Currency Monetary Item
Translation Difference Account (FCMITDA)" and amortized over the
remaining life of the concerned monetary item.
3. All other exchange differences are recognized as income or as
expenses in the period in which they arise.
For the purpose of 1 and 2 above, the Company treats a foreign monetary
item as "long-term foreign currency monetary item", if it has a term
of 12 months or more at the date of its origination. The Company has
adopted economic hedge accounting whereby only net exchange loss (if
any) on the underlying item, after considering exchange gain on hedge
is capitalized or accumulated in FCMITDA, as applicable.
In accordance with MCA circular dated August 9, 2012, exchange
differences for this purpose, are total differences arising on
long-term foreign currency monetary items for the period. In other
words, the Company does not differentiate between exchange differences
arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are
regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost and other exchange
difference.
iv. Forward exchange contracts are entered into, to hedge foreign
currency risk of an existing asset / liability.
The premium or discount arising at the inception of forward exchange
contract is amortized and recognized as an expense / income over the
life of the contract. Exchange differences on such contracts, except
the contracts which are long-term foreign currency monetary items, are
recognized in the statement of profit and loss in the period in which
the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation
or renewal of such a forward exchange contract is also recognized as
income or as expense for the period. Any gain/ loss arising on forward
contracts which are long-term foreign currency monetary items is
recognized in accordance with paragraph (iii)(1) and (iii)(2).
(m) Retirement and other employee benefits
(i) Retirement benefit in the form of provident fund is a defined
contribution scheme. The Company has no obligation, other than the
contribution payable to the provident fund.
In respect of certain employees, the Company has established a
Provident Fund Trust, which is a defined benefit plan, to which
contributions towards provident fund are made each month. The Provident
Fund Trust guarantees a specified rate of return on such contributions
on a periodical basis. The Company will meet the shortfall in the
return, if any, which is determined based on an actuarial valuation
carried out, as per projected unit credit method, as at the date of
balance sheet. Contributions to provident fund are charged to the
statement of profit and loss on an accrual basis.
The Company recognizes contribution payable to the provident fund
scheme as expenditure, when an employee renders the related service. If
the contribution payable to the scheme for the service received before
the balance sheet date exceeds the contribution already paid, the
deficit payable to the scheme is recognized as a liability after
deducting the contribution already paid. If the contribution paid
exceeds the contribution due for services received before the balance
sheet date, the excess is recognized as an asset.
(ii) Retirement benefit in the form of superannuation fund is a defined
contribution scheme. The Company has established a Superannuation Fund
Trust to which contributions are made each month. Such contributions
are charged to the statement of profit and loss on an accrual basis.
The Company has no other obligations beyond its monthly contributions.
(iii) The Company operates defined benefit plan for its employees,
viz., gratuity. The cost of providing benefits under this plan is
determined on the basis of actuarial valuation at each year-end.
Actuarial valuation is carried out using the projected unit credit
method.
(iv) Accumulated leave, which is expected to be utilized within the
next 12 months, is treated as short-term employee benefit. The Company
measures the expected cost of such absences as the additional amount
that it expects to pay as a result of the unused entitlement that has
accumulated at the reporting date. 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 absences are provided for based on the actuarial valuation
using the projected unit credit method at the year-end.
The Company presents the leave as a current liability in the balance
sheet, to the extent it does not have an unconditional right to defer
its settlement for 12 months after the reporting date. Where the
Company has the unconditional legal and contractual right to defer the
settlement for a period beyond 12 months, the same is presented as
non-current liability.
(v) Actuarial gains/losses are immediately taken to the statement of
profit and loss and are not deferred.
(n) Income taxes
Tax expense comprises 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 enacted in India and tax laws
prevailing in the respective tax jurisdictions where the Company
operates. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are
those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date.
Deferred income taxes refect the impact of timing differences between
taxable income and accounting income originating during the current
year and reversal of timing differences for the earlier years. Deferred
tax is measured using the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or
substantively enacted at the reporting date.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable timing
differences. Deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible timing
differences only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that
sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such
deferred tax assets can be realized. In situations where the Company
has unabsorbed depreciation or carry forward tax losses, all deferred
tax assets are recognized only if there is virtual certainty supported
by convincing evidence that they can be realized against future taxable
profits.
At each reporting date, the Company re-assesses unrecognized deferred
tax assets. It recognizes unrecognized deferred tax asset to the extent
that it has become reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the case
may be, that sufficient future taxable income will be available against
which such deferred tax assets can be realized. The carrying amount of
deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date. The Company
writes-down the carrying amount of deferred tax asset to the extent
that it is no longer reasonably certain or virtually certain, as the
case may be, that sufficient future taxable income will be available
against which deferred tax asset can be realized. Any such write-down
is reversed to the extent that it becomes reasonably certain or
virtually certain, as the case may be, that sufficient future taxable
income will be available. 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 tax assets and deferred taxes relate to the same taxable
entity and the same taxation authority.
Minimum alternate tax (MAT) paid in a year is charged to the statement
of profit and loss as current tax. The Company recognizes MAT credit
available as an asset only to the extent that there is convincing
evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax during the
specified period, i.e., the period for which MAT credit is allowed to
be carried forward. In the year in which the Company recognizes MAT
credit as an asset in accordance with the Guidance Note on Accounting
for Credit Available in respect of Minimum Alternative Tax under the
Income-tax Act, 1961, the said asset is created by way of credit to the
statement of profit and loss and shown as "MAT credit entitlement".
The Company reviews the "MAT credit entitlement" asset at each
reporting date and writes down the asset to the extent the Company does
not have convincing evidence that it will pay normal tax during the
specified period.
(o) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or
loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders (after
deducting preference dividends and attributable taxes) 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 bonus issue, bonus element in a rights
issue, share split, and reverse share split (consolidation of shares)
that have changed the number of equity shares outstanding, without a
corresponding change in resources.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net
profit or loss for the period attributable to equity shareholders and
the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are
adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
(p) Provisions
A provision is recognized when the Company has a present obligation as
a result of past events, for which 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. Provisions are not discounted to their present value and
are determined based on the best estimate required to settle the
obligation at the reporting date. These estimates are reviewed at each
reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates.
When the Company expects a provision to be reimbursed, the
reimbursement is recognized as a separate asset but only when such
reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to any
provision is presented in the statement of profit and loss net of any
reimbursement.
(q) Contingent liabilities
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past
events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or
non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the
control of the Company or a present obligation that is not recognized
because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be
required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises
in extremely rare cases where there is a liability that cannot be
recognized because it cannot be measured reliably. The Company does not
recognize a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the
financial statements.
(r) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents for the purposes of cash low statement
comprise cash at bank and in hand and short-term investments with an
original maturity of three months or less.
(s) Derivative instruments
In accordance with the ICAI announcement, derivative contracts, other
than foreign currency forward contracts covered under AS 11, is marked
to market on a portfolio basis, and the net loss, if any is charged to
the statement of profit and loss. Net gain, if any is ignored.
Mar 31, 2012
1.1 Basis of Presentation of Financial Statements
The Financial Statements of the Company have been prepared under
historical cost convention, to comply in all material aspects with the
applicable accounting principles in India, the applicable accounting
standards notified under Section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 and
with the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.
All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or
non-current as per the Company's normal operating cycle and other
criteria set out in the Schedule VI to the Companies Act, 1956. Based
on the nature of products and the time between the acquisition of
assets for processing and their realisation in cash and cash
equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as 12
months for the purpose of current - non current classification of
assets and liabilities.
1.2 Use of Estimates:
The preparation of the Financial Statements in conformity with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India that requires the
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities
as at the date of the Financial Statements, and the reported amounts of
revenue and expenses during the reported period. Actual result could
differ from those estimates.
1.3 Revenue Recognition:
Revenue from sale of goods is recognised in accordance with the terms
of sale, on dispatch from the Breweries/ warehouses of the Company and
is net of trade discount & Value Added Tax (VAT) where applicable but
includes Excise Duty. Income from brand franchise is recognised at
contracted rates on sale/production of the branded products by the
franchisees. Dividend Income is recognised when the Company's right to
receive the payment is established on or before the balance sheet date.
Royalty from foreign entities (net of tax) is recognised as per the
terms of agreement. Interest income is recognised on accrual basis.
1.4 Borrowing Costs:
Borrowing costs incurred for the acquisition of qualifying assets are
recognised as part of cost of such assets when it is considered
probable that they will result in future economic benefits to the
Company while other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which
they are incurred.
1.5 Fixed Assets:
Fixed assets are stated at their original cost of acquisition and
subsequent improvements thereto including taxes, duties, freight and
other incidental expenses relating to acquisition and installation of
such assets.
1.6 Investments:
nvestments that are readily realisable and are intended to be held for
not more than one year from the date, on which such investments are
made, are classified as current investments. All other investments are
classified as long term investments. Current investments are carried at
cost or fair value, whichever is lower. Long-term investments are
carried at cost. However, provision for diminution is made to recognise
a decline, other than temporary, in the value of the investments, such
reduction being determined and made for each investment individually.
1.7 Inventories:
nventories are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs
include freight, taxes, duties and appropriate production overheads and
are generally ascertained on the First in First Out (FIFO) basis.
Excise/Customs duty on stocks in bond is added to the cost. Due
allowance is made for obsolete and slow moving items.
1.8 Foreign Currency Transactions:
a) Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the rates of exchange
prevailing on the dates of such transactions.
b) All monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currency are restated
at the end of accounting period. With respect to long-term foreign
currency monetary items, from April 1, 2011 onwards, the Company has
adopted the following policy:
- Foreign exchange difference on account of a depreciable asset, is
adjusted in the cost of the depreciable asset/CWIP , which would be
depreciated over the balance life of the asset.
- In other cases, the foreign exchange difference is accumulated in a
Foreign Currency Monetary Item Translation Difference Account, and
amortised over the balance period of such long term asset/ liability.
A monetary asset or liability is termed as a long-term foreign currency
monetary item, if the asset or liability is expressed in a foreign
currency and has a term of 12 months or more at the date of origination
of the asset or liability.
Exchange differences on restatement of all other monetary items are
recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
The premium or discount arising att the inception of forward exchange
contracts entered into to hedge an existing asset/liability, is
amortised as expense over the life of the contract. Exchange
differences on such a contract are recognised in the Statement of
Profit and Loss in the reporting period. Any profit or loss arising on
cancellation or renewal of such a forward exchange contract are
recognised as income or as expense for the period.
Forward exchange contracts outstanding as at the year end on account of
firm commitment/highly probable forecast transactions are marked to
market and the losses, if any, are recognised in the Statement of
Profit and Loss and gains are ignored in accordance with the
Announcement of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India on
'Accounting for Derivatives' issued in March 2008.
1.9 Depreciation and amortisation:
Depreciation on fixed assets is provided on Straight Line Method based
on the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956
except as indicated below:
a) Plant and Machinery are depreciated at the rate of 10.34%. Further,
depreciation is provided at higher rates in respect of certain specific
items of plant and machinery having lower useful life based on
technical evaluation carried out by the management.
b) Assets acquired on amalgamation (where original dates of acquisition
are not readily available), are depreciated over the remaining useful
life of the assets as certified by an expert.
c) Cost of Goodwill arising on amalgamation is amortised over a period
of 5 years.
d) Other intangible assets are amortised on straight line basis over a
period of 10 years.
e) Cost of Leasehold Land is amortised over the period of lease.
f) Assets purchased/sold during the year are depreciated from the month
of purchase / until the month of sale of asset on a proportionate
basis.
1.10 Employee benefits:
(i) Defined-contribution plans:
Provident Fund: Contribution towards provident fund for certain
employees is made to the regulatory authorities, where the Company has
no further obligations. Such benefits are classified as Defined
Contribution Schemes as the Company does not carry any further
obligations, apart from the contributions made on a monthly basis.
Contributions to the Employees' Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund,
Employees' State Insurance and Employees' Pension Scheme are as per
statute and are recognised as expenses during the period in which the
employees perform the services.
(ii) Defined-benefit plans:
Provident fund: In respect of certain employees, Provident Fund
contributions are made to a Trust administered by the Company. The
Company's liability is actuarially determined (using the Projected Unit
Credit method) at the end of the year and any shortfall in the fund
size maintained by the Trust set up by the Company is additionally
provided for. Actuarial losses /gains are recognised in the Statement
of Profit and Loss in the year in which they arise.
Gratuity: Liability towards gratuity is determined on actuarial
valuation using the Projected Unit Credit Method at the balance sheet
date. Actuarial Gains and Losses are recognised immediately in the
Statement of Profit and Loss.
(iii) Other long term employee benefits:
Liability towards leave encashment and compensated absences is
recognised at the present value based on actuarial valuation at each
balance sheet date.
(iv) Short term employee benefits:
Undiscounted amount of liability towards earned leave, compensated
absences, performance incentives etc. is recognised during the period
when the employee renders the services.
1.11 Taxation:
Current tax is determined as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act,
1961.
(i) Provision for current tax is made, based on the tax payable under
the Income Tax Act.1961. Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) credit, which is
equal to the excess of MAT (calculated in accordance with the
provisions of section 115JB of the Income Tax Act, 1961) over normal
income-tax is recognized as an asset by crediting the Statement of
Profit and Loss only when and to the extent there is convincing
evidence that the Company will be able to avail the said credit against
normal tax payable during the period of ten succeeding assessment
years.
(ii) Deferred tax is recognised, on timing differences, being the
difference between taxable income and accounting ncome that originates
in one period and is capable of reversal in one or more subsequent
periods. Deferred tax assets are not recognised unless there is virtual
/ reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be
available against which such deferred tax assets can be realised.
1.12 Earnings per share:
Annualised earnings / (loss) per equity share (basic and diluted) is
arrived at based on ratio of profit / (loss) attributable to equity
shareholders to the weighted average number of equity shares.
1.13 Impairment of Assets:
At each Balance Sheet date, the Company assesses whether there is any
indication that assets may be impaired. If any such indication exists,
the Company estimates the recoverable amount. If the carrying amount of
the asset exceeds its recoverable amount, an impairment loss is
recognised in the accounts to the extent the carrying amount exceeds
the recoverable amount.
1.14 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets:
Provisions are recognised when the company has a present obligation as
a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of
resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the
obligation and a reliable estimate of the amount can be made.
Provisions are reviewed regularly and are adjusted where necessary to
reflect the current best estimates of the obligation. When the company
expects a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognised
as a separate asset, only when such reimbursement is virtually certain.
A disclosure for contingent liability is made where there is a possible
obligation or present obligation that may probably not require an
outflow of resources.
1.15 Leases
Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of
ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating
leases. Payments made under operating leases are charged to the
Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight-line basis over the period
of the lease.
Mar 31, 2010
1. Basis of Presentation of Financial Statements:
The Financial Statements of the Company have been prepared under
historical cost convention, to comply in all material aspects with the
applicable accounting principles in India, the applicable accounting
standards notified under Section 211 (3C) of the Companies Act, 1956
and to relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956.
2. Use of Estimates:
The preparation of the Financial Statements in conformity with
Generally Accepted Accounting Policies (GAAP) in India requires that
the management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities
as at the date of the Financial Statements, and the reported amounts of
revenue and expenses during the reported period. Actual result could
differ from those estimates.
3. Revenue Recognition:
Revenue from sale of goods is recognised in accordance with the terms
of sale, on dispatch from the Breweries/warehouses of the Company and
is net of trade discount but includes Excise Duty. Income from brand
franchise is recognised at contracted rates on sale/production of the
branded products by the franchisees. Dividend Income is recognised when
the Companys right to receive the payment is established. Royalty from
foreign entities (net of tax), technical advisory and management fees
is recognised as per the terms of agreement.
4. Borrowing Costs:
Borrowing costs incurred for the acquisition of qualifying assets are
recognised as part of cost of such assets when it is considered
probable that they will result in future economic benefits to the
Company while other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which
they are incurred.
5. Fixed Assets:
Fixed assets are stated at their original cost of acquisition and
subsequent improvements thereto including taxes, duties, freight and
other incidental expenses relating to acquisition and installation of
such assets.
The cost of fixed assets acquired on amalgamation have been determined
at fair values as en the respective dates of amalgamation and as per
the related Schemes of Arrangement and include taxes / duties thereof.
6. Investments:
Long term investments are carried at cost less provision made to
recognise any decline, other than temporary in the values of such
investments. Current investments are carried at cost or net realisable
value, whichever is lower.
7. Inventories:
Inventories are valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs
include freight, taxes, duties and appropriate production overheads and
are generally ascertained on the First in First Out (FIFO) basis.
Excise/Customs duty on stocks in bond is added to the cost. Due
allowance is made for obsolete and slow moving items.
8. Foreign Currency Transactions:
a) Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the rates of exchange
prevailing on the dates of such transactions.
All monetary items of foreign currency liabilities/ assets are restated
at the rates ruling at the year end and all exchange gains/ losses
arising there from are adjusted to the Profit and Loss Account.
Exchange difference on forward contracts are recognised in the Profit
and Loss Account in the reporting period in which the exchange rates
change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of such
forward contracts is recognised as income or expense for the year.
b) With retrospective effect from April 1, 2007 exchange differences on
long term foreign currency monetary items (except for exchange
differences on items forming part of the companys net investment in a
non-integral foreign operation) are
i) adjusted to the cost of the asset in so far as they relate to the
acquisition of a depreciable asset; ii) accumulated in a "Foreign
Currency Monetary Item Translation Difference Account" and amortised
over the period of the related long term foreign currency monetary item
but not beyond March 31, 2011.
9. Depreciation and Amortisation:
Depreciation on fixed assets is provided on Straight Line Method based
on the rates prescribed under Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956
except as indicated below:
a) Plant and Machinery are depreciated at the rate of 10.34%. Further,
depreciation is provided at higher rates in respect of certain specific
items of plant and machinery having lower useful life based on
technical evaluation carried out by the management.
b) Assets acquired on amalgamation (where original dates of acquisition
are not readily available), are depreciated over the remaining useful
life of the assets as certified by an expert.
Cost of Goodwill arising on amalgamation is amortised over a period of
5 years.
Cost of Leasehold Land is amortised over the period of lease.
Assets individually costing less than Rs.5 are depreciated fully in the
year of purchase.
10. Employee Retirement benefits:
(i) Defined-contnbution plans:
Contributions to the Employees Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund,
Employees State Insurance and Employees Pension Scheme are as per
statute and are recognised as expenses during the period in which the
employees perform the services.
(ii) Defined-benefit plans:
Liability towards gratuity is determined on actuarial valuation using
the Projected Unit Credit Method at the balance sheet date. Actuarial
Gains and Losses are recognised immediately in the Profit and Loss
Account.
(iii) Other long term employee benefits:
Liability towards leave encashment and compensated absences are
recognised at the present value based on actuarial valuation at each
balance sheet date.
(iv) Short term employee benefits:
Undiscounted amount of liability towards earned leave, compensated
absences, performance incentives etc. are recognised during the period
when the employee renders the services.
11. Taxation:
Current tax is determined as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act,
1961.
Deferred tax is recognised, on timing differences, being the difference
between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one
period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods.
Deferred tax assets are not recognised unless there is virtual
certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available
against which such deferred tax assets can be realised.
Fringe Benefit Tax is determined at current applicable rates on
expenses falling within the ambit of "Fringe Benefit" as defined under
Income Tax Act, 1961.
12. Earnings per share:
Annualised earnings/(Loss) per equity share (basic and diluted) is
arrived at based on ratio of profit/(loss) attributable to equity
shareholders to the weighted average number of equity shares.
13. Impairment of Assets:
At each Balance Sheet date, the Company assesses whether there is any
indication that assets may be impaired. If any such indication exists,
the Company estimates the recoverable amount. If the carrying amount of
the asset exceeds its recoverable amount, an impairment loss is
recognised in the accounts to the extent the carrying amount exceeds
the recoverable amount.
14. Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets:
Provisions are recognised when the company has a present obligation as
a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of
resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the
obligation and a reliable estimate of the amount can be made.
Provisions are reviewed regularly and are adjusted where necessary to
reflect the current best estimates of the obligation. When the company
expects a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognised
as a separate asset, only when such reimbursement is virtually certain.
A disclosure for contingent liability is made where there is a possible
obligation or present obligation that may probably not require an
outflow of resources.
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