Terms / rights attached to equity shares:-
The company has only one class of equity shares having a par value of Rs. 5/-(previous year - Rs.5/-) per share. Each holder of equity shares is entitled to one vote per share. In the event of liquidation of the Company, the holders of equity shares will be entitled to receive remaining assets of the Company, after distribution of all preferential amounts. The distribution shall be according to the members right and interest in the Company.
*Note: In terms of order dated 25th April 2018 received on 02nd May 2018, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) had imposed penalty of Rs. 4226.00 lakhs for alleged cartelisation in respect of Zinc carbon dry cell batteries market in india. The Company had filed an appeal against order of CCI before the National Compnay Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) . NCLAT has granted stay on the CCI order on the condition that the Company should deposit 10% of the penalty amounting to Rs.422.00 Lakhs .The company has deposited this amount with the registry (through FD)within the due date as stipulated by NCLAT. Based on the legal opinion and considering the uncertainty relating to the outcome of this matter, no provision has been considered in the books of accounts.
5 The details relating to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in terms of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 are as follows as provided by the management on the basis of confirmations received from suppliers regarding their status under the said act.Interest has not been provided, as the amount due to these creditors is not overdue for a period of more than 45 days.
28.4 Employee benefit plans
Defined contribution plans
In accordance with Indian law, eligible employees of the Company are entitled to receive benefits in respect of provident fund, a defined contribution plan, in which both employees and the Company make monthly contributions at a specified percentage of the covered employees' salary. The contributions, as specified under the law, are made to the Provident Fund.
The total expense recognised in profit or loss of Rs. 337.60 Lakhs for the year ended March 31,2023: (Last year - Rs.296.96 Lakhs) represents contribution paid to these plans by the Company at rates specified in the rules of the plan.
Defined benefit plans a) Gratuity
Gratuity is payable as per Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. In terms of the same, gratuity is computed by multiplying last drawn salary (basic salary including dearness Allowance if any) by completed years of continuous service with part thereof in excess of six months and again by 15/26. The payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, provides for a vesting period of 5 years for withdrawal and retirement and a monetary ceiling on gratuity payable to an employee on separation, from time to time.
These plans typically expose the Company to actuarial risks such as: investment risk, interest rate risk and salary risk.
Investment risk The present value of the defined benefit plan liability is calculated using a discount rate determined by reference to the market yields on government bonds denominated in Indian Rupees. If the actual return on plan asset is below this rate, it will create a plan deficit.
Interest risk A decrease in the bond interest rate will increase the plan liability. However, this will be partially offset by an increase in the return on the plan's debt investments. Longevity risk The present value of the defined benefit plan liability is calculated by reference to the best estimate of the mortality of plan participants both during and after their employment. An increase in the life expectancy of the plan participants will increase the plan's liability.
Salary risk The present value of the defined benefit plan liability is calculated by reference to the future salaries of plan participants. As such, an increase in the salary of the plan participants will increase the plan's liability.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DISCLOSURES UNDER INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (CONTD.)
The employees' gratuity fund scheme is managed by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The Company makes annual contributions to the plan. Commitments are actuarially determined at year-end. Actuarial valuation is based on "Projected Unit Credit" method.
The company operates a leave encashment scheme, which is an unfunded scheme. The present value of obligation under this schemes is based on an actuarial valuation using the Projected Unit Credit method, which recognises each period of service as giving rise to additional unit of employee benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately to build up the final obligation.
In view of the fact that the Company for preparing the sensitivity analysis considers the present value of the defined benefit obligation which has been calculated using the projected unit credit method at the end of the reporting period, which is the same as that applied in calculating the defined benefit obligation liability recognised in the balance sheet.
Segment Information
The Company has only one reportable segment. The business of the company currently is into manufacture and sale of dry batteries, trading lighting products and other home appliances which comes under a single business segment known as consumer goods. This clasification based on the nature of the products, risks, returns and the internal business reporting system and accordingly there is no other reportable segment in terms of IndAS 108 operating segment.
* The remuneration to the key management personnel does not include provisions made for gratuity and leave benefits, as they are determined on an actuarial basis for the company as a whole and cost accrued for share based payments options provided to KMP
Terms and conditions of transactions with related parties
The sales to related parties are made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's length transactions. Outstanding balances at the year-end are unsecured and interest free and settlement occurs in cash. There have been no guarantees provided or received for any related party receivables or payables. For the year ended 31 March 2023, the Company has not recorded any impairment of receivables relating to amounts owed by related parties (31 March 2022 is Rs Nil). This assessment is undertaken each financial year through examining the financial position of the related party and the market in which the related party operates.
28.11 Risk Management framework
The company's Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the company's risk management framework. The board has constituted the risk management committee which carries on the following functions:
1. The implementation of Risk management systems and framework;
2. Reviewing the Company's financial and risk management policies;
3. Assessing risk and minimizing the procedures;
4. Framing, implementing and monitoring the risk management plan.
The Company's risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company's activities. The Company, through its training and management standards and procedures, aims to maintain a disciplined and constructive control environment in which all employees understand their roles and obligations.
The Risk management Committee oversees how management monitors compliance with the Company's risk management policies and procedures, and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks faced by the Company. The Risk management Committee is assisted in its oversight role by internal audit. Internal audit undertakes both regular and ad hoc reviews of risk management controls and procedures, the results of which are reported to the audit committee.
The company has exposure to the following risks arising from its financial risk management:
Credit risk Liquidity risk Commodity price risk Foreign currency risk
The Company manages its financial operations with its own accruals and hence is not subject to interest rate risk. The company manages its working capital with its own stock and debtors. However, the overdraft/ cash credit facility from our bankers are utilised to manage the working capital gap as and when required. The company does not forsee any requirement for long term funding in the near future.
Credit risk management
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Company's trade receivables, deposits and other financial assets.
Credit risk is managed through credit approvals, establishing credit limits and continuously monitoring the creditworthiness of customers to which the Company grants credit terms in the normal course of business. The company has established a strong liquidity damage agreement with its customers. The normal credit period for trade receivables are 15 days / 45 days and any settlement beyond 15 / 45 to 90 days and thereafter the same is compensated by and agreed interest on outstanding amounts.
The company based on internal assessment which is driven by the historical experience and current facts available in relation to default and delays in collection thereof, has decided not to make any provision for the expected credit loss of trade receivables. The company does not forsee any requirement to create the allowance matrix considering the past trend and future operations.
Liquidity risk management
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Company's approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when they are due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the company's reputation. The average credit period for purchase of materials and traded products ranges from 30 to 60 days and the company settles the significant portion of the obligation within the aforesaid credit period. The company's working capital is adequately supported by Stock, Book debts and Bank overdraft/ CC facilities.
Commodity price risk management
The Company is exposed to commodity price risk, mainly in respect of Zinc, which is a key raw material in the manufacture of batteries. The price risk is linked to fluctuations in London Metal Exchange (LME). The Company manages the price risk by entering into a average price agreeement with the vendor.
Foreign currency risk management
The Company undertakes transactions denominated in foreign currencies; consequently, exposure to exchange rate fluctuations arise. The company has the policy of settling the foreign exchange exposure within 5 to 10 days to mitigate the foreign currency risk.
Fair value measurements
The company has not recognised any financial asset / liability at fair value. The directors consider that the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities that are recognised at fair value in the financial statements approximate their fair values.
Ý Supreme Court ruling on Provident Fund
With regard to the Supreme Court ruling on the applicability of provident fund on all fixed allowances payable to employees, pending clarity on the matter, no provision is made in the books. Necessary provision will be made once the circular is issued / communication is received by the Company from the Provident Fund Authorities.
28.15 Labour Code - Transition related
The Central Government has published the Code on Social Security, 2020 and Industrial Relations Code,2020 ("the codes") in the Gazette of India, interalia, subsuming various existing labour and industrial laws which deals with employees including post employment period. The Ministry of labour and employment has released draft rules for the Code on Social Security 2020 on November 13, 2020 which are yet to be notified. The company will assess and evaluate the impact once the subject rules are notified and will appropriately consider the same in its financial statements in the period in which the Code becomes effective.
28.16 Loans or advances (repayable on demand or without specifying any terms or period of repayment) to specified persons
During the year ended March 31,2023 the Company did not provide any Loans or advances which remains outstanding (repayable on demand or without specifying any terms or period of repayment) to specified persons (Nil as on March 31,2022).
28.17 Relationship with Struck off Companies
The Company did not have any transaction with companies struck off during the year ended March 31,2023 and also for the year ended March 31,2022.
28.18 Disclosure in relation to undisclosed income
The Company does not have any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that has been surrendered or disclosed as income during the year ended March 31,2023 and March 31,2022 in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (Such as, search or survey and any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961).
28.19 Details of Benami Property held
The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against the Company, during the year ended, March 31,2023 and March 31,2022 for holding any Benami Property.
28.20 Details of Crypto Currency or Virtual Currency
The Company has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the year ended March 31,2023 and March 31,2022.
28.21 Utilisation of Borrowed Fund & Share Premium
The Company has not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (Funding Party) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the Company shall: (a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Funding Party (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or (b) provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the ultimate beneficiaries.
The Company has not advanced or lent or invested funds to any other person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (Intermediaries) with the understanding that the Intermediary shall: (a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of the Company (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or (b) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries.
28.22 Registration of charges or satisafaction with register of companies
The Company does not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with ROC beyond the statutory period.
28.23 Compliance with Number of layers of companies
The Company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under clause (87) of section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Companies (Restriction on number of Layers) Rules, 201 7.
28.25 Fig ures of the previous year have been regrouped/rearranged wherever considered necessary.
28.26 Approval of Financial Statement
The financial statements were approved for issue by the board of directors on May 23, 2023.
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