Assambrook Ltd. நிறுவனத்தின் கணக்கியல் கொள்கைகள்

Mar 31, 2014

(A) BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and mandatory accounting standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Accounting policies unless specifically stated to be otherwise are in consistent and are in consonance with generally accepted accounting principles.

(B) USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to contingent liabilities and assets as at the Balance Sheet date and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the year. Difference between the actual results and the estimates are recognised in the year in which the results are known/materialized.

(C) FIXED ASSETS:

(i) Fixed Assets other than those, which have been revalued, are stated at cost. The cost of Extension Planting on cultivable land including cost of development is capitalized. However, cost of upkeep and maintenance of the areas till not matured for plucking and cost of replanting in existing areas are charged to revenue. Assets acquired under hire purchase scheme are treated as fixed assets on delivery pending transfer of title subsequently as per the terms of the hire purchase agreement.

(ii) Fixed assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date for impairment. In case events and circumstances indicate any impairment, recoverable amount of fixed assets is determined. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount exceeds recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of asset net selling price or value in use. If there has been change in the recoverable amount and such loss either no longer exists or has decreased, an impairment loss/reversal there of is adjusted to the carrying value of the respective assets.

(D) DEPRECIATION:

(i) Depreciation is provided on straight line method by applying the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 as under: In respect of plant & machinery, electrical machinery acquired up to 31-03- 93, the specified period has been recalculated with respect to the revised rates and on assets acquired after 31- 03-93 at the revised rates. In respect of furniture & fixture, office equipment and vehicles acquired up to 31-03- 93 at the rates applicable at the time of acquisition.

(ii) In respect of amount added on revaluation of assets, depreciation has been provided on straight-line basis over the balance life of the respective assets and an equivalent amount is being transferred from Reserve Account to Profit & Loss Account.

(E) LEASE RENTALS:

The annual charge on account of lease rentals in respect of assets taken under finance lease prior to 01-04-2001 is being calculated over the effective life of assets and the in built internal rate of return in the respective agreement. The resultant excess amount carried forward as prepaid lease finance charges under loans and advances, which is charged out appropriately over the future period.

(F) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS:

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction. Foreign currency assets and liabilities covered by forward contracts are stated at the forward contract rates and loss or gains are recognised over the life of the contract while those not covered by forward contracts are restated at rates prevailing at the year end. The differentials arising on such transaction and on transactions settled during the year are recognised in Profit & Loss Account under respective heads of accounts except in cases where such liabilities and/or transaction relating to fixed assets and were entered into before 01-04-2004 and fixed assets acquired from a country outside India, in which case, these are adjusted to the cost of respective assets.

(G) INVESTMENTS:

Long-term investments are stated at cost less provision for diminution in value of investments other than temporary. Current investments are stated at lower of cost or market value.

(H) BORROWING COSTS:

Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense to the extent, the same has been incurred for the year, unless such cost is directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset and Capitalised as part of the cost of that asset as prescribed by Accounting Standard-16, Borrowing Cost issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

(I) RECOGNITION OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE:

Income and expenses, unless specified otherwise, are recognised on accrual basis. Sales other than on consignment basis are recognised on passing of property in goods as per the terms of sale or on completion of auction in case of auction sales. Consignment sales are accounted for in the year of receipt of account sales. Sales are shown net of returns. Sales are inclusive of export incentives and exchange fluctuations on export receivables. Export incentives are accounted for as and when due.

(J) INVENTORIES:

Cost in respect of stores and spares and packing materials includes the expenses incurred to procure the same and has been valued at cost. Cost in respect of Finished Goods represents Prime Cost and include appropriate portion of overheads and valued at cost or market value whichever is lower.

(K) RETIREMENT BENEFITS:

Contribution to Provident Funds is made based on fixed percentage of the basic salary/wages to the appropriate authority on accrual basis.

Liability for gratuity as determined by Reliance Life Insurance and Life Insurance Corporation of India Ltd. under the Group Gratuity Cash Accumulation Scheme is fully provided and stands funded with them. Liability for leave encashment is accounted for on accrual basis as per the management estimate considering that such benefits are payable to all eligible employees at the end of the year.

(L) GOVERNMENTS GRANTS:

(i) Claims receivables are accounted for at the time of lodgment depending on the certainty of receipt.

(ii) Grants relating to Fixed Assets are accounted for under Income method and proportionate amount is treated as income on the basis of useful life of assets. Other grants are credited to Profit & Loss Account or deducted from the related expenses.

(M) TAXATION:

Provision for tax is made for current tax and deferred tax. Current Tax is provided on the taxable income using the applicable tax rates and tax laws. Deferred tax assets and liabilities arising on account of timing differences, which are capable of reversal in subsequent periods, are recognized using the tax rates and tax laws, which have been enacted or substantively enacted. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets will be realized. In case of carry forward of unabsorbed depreciation and tax losses, deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is "virtual certainty" that such deferred tax assets can be realized against future taxable profits.

(O) PROVISIONS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES:

Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are generally not provided for in the accounts and are separately shown in the notes to the accounts.

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Mar 31, 2013

(A) BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and mandatory accounting standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Accounting policies unless specifically stated to be otherwise are in consistent and are in consonance with generally accepted accounting principles.

(B) USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to contingent liabilities and assets as at the Balance Sheet date and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the year. Difference between the actual results and the estimates are recognised in the year in which the results are known/materialized.

(C) FIXED ASSETS:

(i) Fixed Assets other than those, which have been revalued, are stated at cost. The cost of Extension Planting on cultivable land including cost of development is capitalized. However, cost of upkeep and maintenance of the areas till not matured for plucking and cost of replanting in existing areas are charged to revenue. Assets acquired under hire purchase scheme are treated as fixed assets on delivery pending transfer of title subsequently as per the terms of the hire purchase agreement.

(ii) Fixed assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date for impairment. In case events and circumstances indicate any impairment, recoverable amount of fixed assets is determined. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount exceeds recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of asset net selling price or value in use. If there has been change in the recoverable amount and such loss either no longer exists or has decreased, an impairment loss/reversal there of is adjusted to the carrying value of the respective assets.

(D) DEPRECIATION:

(i) Depreciation is provided on straight line method by applying the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 as under: In respect of plant & machinery, electrical machinery acquired up to 31-03- 93, the specified period has been recalculated with respect to the revised rates and on assets acquired after 31- 03-93 at the revised rates. In respect of furniture & fixture, office equipment and vehicles acquired up to 31-03- 93 at the rates applicable at the time of acquisition.

(ii) In respect of amount added on revaluation of assets, depreciation has been provided on straight-line basis over the balance life of the respective assets and an equivalent amount is being transferred from Reserve Account to Profit & Loss Account.

(E) LEASE RENTALS:

The annual charge on account of lease rentals in respect of assets taken under finance lease prior to 01-04-2001 is being calculated over the effective life of assets and the in built internal rate of return in the respective agreement. The resultant excess amount carried forward as prepaid lease finance charges under loans and advances, which is charged out appropriately over the future period.

(F) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS:

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction. Foreign currency assets and liabilities covered by forward contracts are stated at the forward contract rates and loss or gains are recognised over the life of the contract while those not covered by forward contracts are restated at rates prevailing at the year end. The differentials arising on such transaction and on transactions settled during the year are recognised in Profit & Loss Account under respective heads of accounts except in cases where such liabilities and/or transaction relating to fixed assets and were entered into before 01-04-2004 and fixed assets acquired from a country outside India, in which case, these are adjusted to the cost of respective assets.

(G) INVESTMENTS:

Long-term investments are stated at cost less provision for diminution in value of investments other than temporary. Current investments are stated at lower of cost or market value.

(H) BORROWING COSTS:

Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense to the extent, the same has been incurred for the year, unless such cost is directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset and Capitalised as part of the cost of that asset as prescribed by Accounting Standard-16, Borrowing Cost issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

(I) RECOGNITION OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE:

Income and expenses, unless specified otherwise, are recognised on accrual basis. Sales other than on consignment basis are recognised on passing of properly in goods as per the terms of sale or on completion of auction in case of auction sales. Consignment sales are accounted for in the year of receipt of account sales. Sales are shown net of returns. Sales are inclusive of export incentives and exchange fluctuations on export receivables. Export incentives are accounted for as and when due.

(J) INVENTORIES:

Cost in respect of stores and spares and packing materials includes the expenses incurred to procure the same and has been valued at cost. Cost in respect of Finished Goods represents Prime Cost and include appropriate portion of overheads and valued at cost or market value whichever is lower.

(K) RETIREMENT BENEFITS:

Contribution to Provident Funds is made based on fixed percentage of the basic salary/wages to the appropriate authority on accrual basis.

Liability for gratuity as determined by Reliance Life Insurance and Life Insurance Corporation of India Ltd. under the Group Gratuity Cash Accumulation Scheme is fully provided and stands funded with them. Liability for leave encashment is accounted for on accrual basis as per the management estimate considering that such benefits are payable to all eligible employees at the end of the year.

(L) GOVERNMENTS GRANTS:

(i)Claims receivables are accounted for at the time of lodgment depending on the certainty of receipt.

(ii)Grants relating to Fixed Assets are accounted for under Income method and proportionate amount is treated as income on the basis of useful life of assets. Other grants are credited to Profit & Loss Account or deducted from the related expenses.

(M)TAXATION:

Provision for tax is made for current tax and deferred tax. Current Tax is provided on the taxable income using the applicable tax rates and tax laws. Deferred tax assets and liabilities arising on account of timing differences, which are capable of reversal in subsequent periods, are recognized using the tax rates and tax laws, which have been enacted or substantively enacted. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets will be realized. In case of carry forward of unabsorbed depreciation and tax losses, deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is "virtual certainty" that such deferred tax assets can be realized against future taxable profits.

(O)PROVISIONS AND CONTIGENT LIABILITIES:

Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are generally not provided for in the accounts and are separately shown in the notes to the accounts.

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Mar 31, 2012

(A) BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and mandatory accounting standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Accounting policies unless specifically stated to be otherwise are in consistent and are in consonance with generally accepted accounting principles.

(B) USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to contingent liabilities and assets as at the Balance Sheet date and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the year. Difference between the actual results and the estimates are recognised in the year in which the results are known/materialized.

(C) FIXED ASSETS:

(i) Fixed Assets other than those, which have been revalued, are stated at cost. The cost of Extension Planting on cultivable land including cost of development is capitalized. However, cost of upkeep and maintenance of the areas till not matured for plucking and cost of replanting in existing areas are charged to revenue. Assets acquired under hire purchase scheme are treated as fixed assets on delivery pending transfer of title subsequently as per the terms of the hire purchase agreement.

(ii) Fixed assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date for impairment. In case events and circumstances indicate any impairment, recoverable amount of fixed assets is determined. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount exceeds recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of asset net selling price or value in use. If there has been change in the recoverable amount and such loss either no longer exists or has decreased, an impairment loss/reversal there of is adjusted to the carrying value of the respective assets.

(D) DEPRECIATION:

(i) Depreciation is provided on straight line method by applying the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 as under: In respect of plant & machinery, electrical machinery acquired up to 31-03- 93, the specified period has been recalculated with respect to the revised rates and on assets acquired after 31- 03-93 at the revised rates. In respect of furniture & fixture, office equipment and vehicles acquired up to 31-03- 93 at the rates applicable at the time of acquisition.

(ii) In respect of amount added on revaluation of assets, depreciation has been provided on straight-line basis over the balance life of the respective assets and an equivalent amount is being transferred from Reserve Account to Profit & Loss Account.

(E) LEASE RENTALS:

The annual charge on account of lease rentals in respect of assets taken under finance lease prior to 01-04-2001 is being calculated over the effective life of assets and the in built internal rate of return in the respective agreement. The resultant excess amount carried forward as prepaid lease finance charges under loans and advances, which is charged out appropriately over the future period.

(F) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS:

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction. Foreign currency assets and liabilities covered by forward contracts are stated at the forward contract rates and loss or gains are recognised over the life of the contract while those not covered by forward contracts are restated at rates prevailing at the year end. The differentials arising on such transaction and on transactions settled during the year are recognised in Profit & Loss Account under respective heads of accounts except in cases where such liabilities and/or transaction relating to fixed assets and were entered into before 01-04-2004 and fixed assets acquired from a country outside India, in which case, these are adjusted to the cost of respective assets.

(G) INVESTMENTS:

Long-term investments are stated at cost less provision for diminution in value of investments other than temporary. Current investments are stated at lower of cost or market value.

(H) BORROWING COSTS:

Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense to the extent, the same has been incurred for the year, unless such cost is directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset and Capitalised as part of the cost of that asset as prescribed by Accounting Standard-16, Borrowing Cost issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

(I) RECOGNITION OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE:

Income and expenses, unless specified otherwise, are recognised on accrual basis. Sales other than on consignment basis are recognised on passing of property in goods as per the terms of sale or on completion of auction in case of auction sales. Consignment sales are accounted for in the year of receipt of account sales. Sales are shown net of returns. Sales are inclusive of export incentives and exchange fluctuations on export receivables. Export incentives are accounted for as and when due.

(J) INVENTORIES:

Cost in respect of stores and spares and packing materials includes the expenses incurred to procure the same and has been valued at cost. Cost in respect of Finished Goods represents Prime Cost and include appropriate portion of overheads and valued at cost or market value whichever is lower.

(K) RETIREMENT BENEFITS:

Contribution to Provident Funds is made based on fixed percentage of the basic salary/wages to the appropriate authority on accrual basis.

Liability for gratuity as determined by Reliance Life Insurance and Life Insurance Corporation of India Ltd. under the Group Gratuity Cash Accumulation Scheme is fully provided and stands funded with them. Liability for leave encashment is accounted for on accrual basis as per the management estimate considering that such benefits are payable to all eligible employees at the end of the year.

(L) GOVERNMENTS GRANTS:

(i)Claims receivables are accounted for at the time of lodgment depending on the certainty of receipt.

(ii)Grants relating to Fixed Assets are accounted for under Income method and proportionate amount is treated as income on the basis of useful life of assets. Other grants are credited to Profit & Loss Account or deducted from the related expenses.

(M)TAXATION:

Provision for tax is made for current tax and deferred tax. Current Tax is provided on the taxable income using the applicable tax rates and tax laws. Deferred tax assets and liabilities arising on account of timing differences, which are capable of reversal in subsequent periods, are recognized using the tax rates and tax laws, which have been enacted or substantively enacted. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets will be realized. In case of carry forward of unabsorbed depreciation and tax losses, deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is “virtual certainty that such deferred tax assets can be realized against future taxable profits.

(O)Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are generally not provided for in the accounts and are separately shown in the notes to the accounts.

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Mar 31, 2011

(A) BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and mandatory accounting standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Accounting policies unless specifically stated to be otherwise are in consistent and are in consonance with generally accepted accounting principles.

(B) USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to contingent liabilities and assets as at the Balance Sheet date and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the year. Difference between the actual results and the estimates are recognised in the year in which the results are known/materialized.

(C) FIXED ASSETS:

(i) Fixed Assets other than those, which have been revalued, are stated at cost. The cost of Extension Planting on cultivable land including cost of development is capitalized. However, cost of upkeep and maintenance of the areas till not matured for plucking and cost of replanting in existing areas are charged to revenue. Assets acquired under hire purchase scheme are treated as fixed assets on delivery pending transfer of title subsequently as per the terms of the hire purchase agreement.

(ii) Fixed assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date for impairment. In case events and circumstances indicate any impairment, recoverable amount of fixed assets is determined. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount exceeds recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of asset net selling price or value in use. If there has been change in the recoverable amount and such loss either no longer exists or has decreased, an impairment loss/reversal there of is adjusted to the carrying value of the respective assets.

(D) DEPRECIATION:

(i) Depreciation is provided on straight line method by applying the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 as under: In respect of plant & machinery, electrical machinery acquired up to 31-03-93, the specified period has been recalculated with respect to the revised rates and on assets acquired after 31-03-93 at the revised rates. In respect of furniture & fixture, office equipment and vehicles acquired up to 31-03-93 at the rates applicable at the time of acquisition.

(ii) In respect of amount added on revaluation of assets, depreciation has been provided on straight-line basis over the balance life of the respective assets and an equivalent amount is being transferred from Reserve Account to Profit & Loss Account.

(E) LEASE RENTALS:

The annual charge on account of lease rentals in respect of assets taken under finance lease prior to 01-04-2001 is being calculated over the effective life of assets and the in built internal rate of return in the respective agreement. The resultant excess amount carried forward as prepaid lease finance charges under loans and advances, which is charged out appropriately over the future period.

(F) INVESTMENTS:

Long-term investments are stated at cost less provision for diminution in value of investments other than temporary. Current investments are stated at lower of cost or market value.

(G) BORROWING COSTS:

Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense to the extent, the same has been incurred for the year, unless such cost is directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset and Capitalised as part of the cost of that asset as prescribed by Accounting Standard-16, Borrowing Cost issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

(H) RECOGNITION OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE:

Income and expenses, unless specified otherwise, are recognised on accrual basis. Sales other than on consignment basis are recognised on passing of property in goods as per the terms of sale or on completion of auction in case of auction sales. Consignment sales are accounted for in the year of receipt of account sales. Sales are shown net of returns. Sales are inclusive of export incentives and exchange fluctuations on export receivables. Export incentives are accounted for as and when due.

(I) INVENTORIES:

Cost in respect of stores and spares and packing materials includes the expenses incurred to procure the same and has been valued at cost. Cost in respect of Finished Goods represents Prime Cost and include appropriate portion of overheads and valued at cost or market value whichever is lower.

(J) RETIREMENT BENEFITS:

Contribution to Provident Funds are made based on fixed percentage of the basic salary/wages to the appropriate authority on accrual basis.

Liability for gratuity as determined by Reliance Life Insurance and Life Insurance Corporation of India Ltd. under the Group Gratuity Cash Accumulation Scheme is fully provided and stands funded with them. Liability for leave encashment is accounted for on accrual basis as per the management estimate considering that such benefits are payable to all eligible employees at the end of the year.

(K) GOVERNMENTS GRANTS:

(i)Claims receivables are accounted for at the time of lodgment depending on the certainty of receipt.

(ii)Grants relating to Fixed Assets are accounted for under Income method and proportionate amount is treated as income on the basis of useful life of assets. Other grants are credited to Profit & Loss Account or deducted from the related expenses.

(L)TAXATION:

Provision for tax is made for current tax and deferred tax. Current Tax is provided on the taxable income using the applicable tax rates and tax laws. Deferred tax assets and liabilities arising on account of timing differences, which are capable of reversal in subsequent periods, are recognized using the tax rates and tax laws, which have been enacted or substantively enacted. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that there is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets will be realized. In case of carry forward of unabsorbed depreciation and tax losses, deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is 'virtual certainty' that such deferred tax assets can be realized against future taxable profits.

(M)MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE:

Certain expenses are treated as deferred revenue expenses to be amortised over a period of time keeping in view the long term benefit.

(N)PROVISIONS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES:

Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are generally not provided for in the accounts and are separately shown in the notes to the accounts.

2(a) Under the Assam Fixation of Ceiling of Holding Act, 1956, 6123 Bighas of the underdeveloped land of the Company's Tea Estates had been declared surplus. A portion of the said land measuring 1948 Bighas has since been given back to the Company. Compensation for the balance land acquired by the Government will be accounted for as and when claims of the Company in this respect are settled.

(b)Land revenue in respect of this surplus land had been paid /provided as per the demands raised and would be adjusted on settlement of the amount of the compensation as mentioned above.

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Mar 31, 2010

(A) BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and mandatory accounting standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Accounting policies unless specifically stated to be otherwise are in consistent and are in consonance with generally accepted accounting principles.

(B) USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to contingent liabilities and assets as at the Balance Sheet date and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the year. Difference between the actual results and the estimates are recognised in the year in which the results are known/materialized.

(C) FIXED ASSETS :

(I) Fixed Assets other than those, which have been revalued, are stated at cost. The cost of Extension Planting on cultivable land including cost of development is capitalized. However, cost of upkeep and maintenance of the areas till not matured for plucking and cost of replanting in existing areas are charged to revenue. Assets acquired under hire purchase scheme are treated as fixed assets on delivery pending transfer of title subsequently as per the terms of the hire purchase agreement.

(ii) Fixed assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date for impairment. In case events and circumstances indicate any impairment, recoverable amount of fixed assets is determined. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount exceeds recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the greater of asset net selling price or value in use. If there has been change in the recoverable amount and such loss either no longer exists or has decreased, an impairment loss/reversal there of is adjusted to the carrying value of the respective assets.

(D) DEPRECIATION :

(i) Depreciation is provided on straight line method by applying the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 as under: In respect of plant & machinery, electrical machinery acquired up to 31- 03-93, the specified period has been recalculated with respect to the revised rates and on assets acquired after 31-03-93 at the revised rates. In respect of furniture & fixture, office equipment and vehicles acquired up to 31-03-93 at the rates applicable at the time of acquisition.

(ii) In respect of amount added on revaluation of assets, depreciation has been provided on straight-line basis over the balance life of the respective assets and an equivalent amount is being transferred from Reserve Account to Profit & Loss Account.

(E) LEASE RENTALS :

The annual charge on account of lease rentals in respect of assets taken under finance lease prior to 01 - 04-2001 is being calculated over the effective life of assets and the in built internal rate of return in the respective agreement. The resultant excess amount carried forward as prepaid lease finance charges under loans and advances, which is charged out appropriately over the future period.

(F) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS :

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction. Foreign currency assets and liabilities covered by forward contracts are stated at the forward contract rates and loss or gains are recognised over the life of the contract while those not covered by forward contracts are restated at rates prevailing at the year end. The differentials arising on such transaction and on transactions settled during the year are recognised in Profit & Loss Account under respective heads of accounts except in cases where such liabilities and/or transaction relating to fixed assets and were entered into before 01 -04-2004 and fixed assets acguired from a country outside India, in which case, these are adjusted to the cost of respective assets.

(G) INVESTMENTS :

Long term investments are stated at cost less provision for diminution in value of investments other than temporary. Current Investments are stated at lower of cost or market value.

(H) BORROWING COSTS :

Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense to the extent, the same has been incurred for the year, unless such cost is directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset and Capitalised as part of the cost of that asset as prescribed by Accounting Standard-16,Borrowing Cost issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

(I) RECOGNITION OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE :

Income and expenses, unless specified otherwise, are recognised on accrual basis. Sales other than on consignment basis are recognised on passing of property in goods as per the terms of sale or on completion of auction in case of auction sales. Consignment sales are accounted for in the year of receipt of account sales. Sales are shown net of returns. Sales are inclusive of export incentives and exchange fluctuations on export receivables and are net of trade discount. Export incentives are accounted for as and when due.

(J) INVENTORIES :

Cost in respect of stores and spares and packing materials includes the expenses incurred to procure the same and has been valued at cost. Cost in respect of Finished Goods represents Prime Cost and include appropriate portion of overheads and valued at cost or market value whichever is lower.

(K) RETIREMENT BENEFITS :

Contribution to Provident Funds are made based on fixed percentage of the basic salary/wages to the appropriate authority on accrual basis.

Liability for gratuity as determined by Reliance Life Insurance and Life Insurance Corporation of India Ltd. under the Group Gratuity Cash Accumulation Scheme Is fully provided and stands funded with them. Liability for leave encashment is accounted for on accrual basis as per the management estimate considering that such benefits are payable to all eligible employees at the end of the year.

(L) GOVERNMENTS GRANTS :

(I) Claims receivables are accounted for at the time of lodgement depending on the certainty of receipt. (ii) Grants relating to Fixed Assets are accounted for under Income method and proportionate amount is treated as income on the basis of useful life of assets. Other grants are credited to Profit & Loss Account or deducted from the related expenses.

(M) TAXATION :

Provision for tax Is made for current tax and deferred tax. Current Tax Is provided on the taxable Income using the applicable tax rates and tax laws. Deferred tax assets and liabilities arising on account of timing differences, which are capable of reversal in subsequent periods, are recognized using the tax rates and tax laws, which have been enacted or substantively enacted. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that there Is reasonable certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets will be realized. In case of carry forward of unabsorbed depreciation and tax losses, deferred tax assets are recognized only if there is "virtual certainty" that such deferred tax assets can be realized against future taxable profits.

(N) MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE :

Certain expenses are treated as deferred revenue expenses to be amortised over a period of time keeping in view the long term benefit.

(O) PROVISIONS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES :

Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation In measurement are recognised when there is a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are generally not provided for in the accounts and are separately shown in the notes to the accounts.