Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets and commitments
The company recognizes the provisions when a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of past event exists and it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle such obligation and the amount of such obligation can be reliably estimated.
If the effect of time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre¬ tax rate that reflects when appropriate, the risk specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in provision due to passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.
A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is possible obligation or a present obligation that may, but probably will not require an outflow of resources embodying the economic benefits or the amount of such obligation cannot be measured reliably. When there is possible obligation or a present obligation in respect of which likelihood of outflow of resources embodying the economic benefits is remote, no provision or disclosure is made.
Contingent assets are not recognised. However, when the realisation of income is virtually certain, then the related asset is no longer a contingent asset, and is recognised as an asset.
Commitments are future liabilities for contractual expenditure, classified and disclosed as estimated amount of contracts remaining to be extracted on capital account and not provided for.
s) Employee benefits
Short-term employee benefits
All employee benefits falling due wholly within twelve months of rendering the services are classified as short-term employee benefits, which include benefits like salaries, wages, short-term compensated absences and performance incentives and are recognised as expenses in the period in which the employee renders the related service.
Post-employment benefits
Contributions to defined contribution schemes such as Provident Fund, Employees State Insurance., are recognised as expenses in the period in which the employee renders the related service. The Company has no further obligations beyond its monthly contributions. The Company also provides for post-employment defined benefit in the form of gratuity. The cost of providing benefit is determined using the projected unit credit method, with actuarial valuation being carried out at each balance sheet date. Re measurement of the net benefit liability, which comprise actuarial gains and losses, the return on plan assets (excluding interests) and the effect of the assets ceiling (if any, excluding interest) are recognised in other comprehensive income. The effect of any plan amendments are recognised in net profit in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Other long-term employee benefits
All employee benefits (other than post¬ employment benefits and termination benefits) which do not fall due wholly within twelve months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related services are determined based on actuarial valuation or discounted present value method carried out at each balance sheet date. The expected cost
of accumulating compensated absences is determined by actuarial valuation performed by an independent actuary as at every year end using projected unit credit method on the additional amount expected to be paid / availed as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the balance sheet date. Expense on non-accumulating compensated absences is recognised in the period in which the absences occur.
t) Earnings per share
(i) Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing:
- The profit/loss attributable to owners of the company
- By the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in equity shares issued during the year and excluding treasury shares
(ii) Diluted earnings per share:
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings shares to take into account:
- The after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential equity shares, and
- The weighted average number of additional equity shares that would have been outstanding assuming the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.
u) Cash flow statement
Cash flows are reported using indirect method, whereby net profits before tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of a non-cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments and items of income or expenses associated with investing or financing cash flows. The cash flows from regular revenue generating (operating activities), investing and financing activities of the Company are segregated.
v) Segment Reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) of the company. The CODM is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments of the company.
w) Recent Accounting Developments
Ministry of Corporate Affairs ('MCA') on March 31, 2023 notified amendments to the existing standards under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015 by the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2023 which are effective from April 1, 2023, are as under:
Ind AS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements:
The amendments aim to help entities provide accounting policy disclosures that are more useful by replacing the requirement for entities to disclose their 'significant' accounting policies with a requirement to disclose their 'material' accounting policies and adding guidance on how entities apply the concept of materiality in making decisions about accounting policy disclosures.
The amendments to Ind AS 1 are applicable for annual periods beginning on or after April 1, 2023. Consequential amendments have been made in Ind AS 107.
The amendments are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
Ind AS 8, Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors:
The amendments clarify the distinction between changes in accounting estimates and changes in accounting policies and the correction of erro f It has also been clarified how entities use measurement techniques and inputs to develop accounting estimates.
The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after April 1, 2023 and apply to changes in accounting policies and changes in accounting estimates that occur on or after the start of that period.
The amendments are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
Ind AS 12, Income Taxes:
The amendments narrow the scope of the initial recognition exception under Ind AS 12, so that it no longer applies to transactions that give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences.
The amendments should be applied to transactions that occur on or after the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. In addition, at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented, a deferred tax asset (provided that sufficient taxable profit is available) and a deferred tax liability should also be recognised for all deductible and taxable temporary differences associated with leases and decommissioning obligations. Consequential amendments have been made in Ind AS 101.
The amendments to Ind AS 12 are applicable for annual periods beginning on or after April 1, 2023.
The Company has evaluated these amendments and there are no impacts on its financial statements.
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