(n) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event and it is probable that an outflow of resources, that can be reliably estimated, will be required to settle such an obligation.
A present obligation that arises from past events where it is either not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle or a reliable estimate of the amount cannot be made, is disclosed as a contingent liability. Contingent liabilities are also disclosed when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, the existence of which 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.
Claims against the Company where the possibility of any outflow of resources in settlement is remote, are not disclosed as contingent liabilities.
Contingent assets are not recognised in financial statements since this may result in the recognition of income that may never be realised. However, when the realisation of income is virtually certain, then the related asset is not a contingent asset and is recognised.
(o) Borrowing Costs:
Borrowing costs are interest and other costs that the Company incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds and is measured with reference to the effective interest rate (EIR) applicable to the respective borrowing.
Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalised as part of cost of such asset till such time as the asset is ready for its intended use or sale. A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily requires a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.
(p) Segment Reporting - Identification of Segments
An operating segment is a component of the Company that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the company's chief operating decision maker to make decisions for which discrete financial information is available. Based on the management approach as defined in Ind AS 108, the chief operating decision maker evaluates the Company's performance and allocates resources based on an analysis of various performance indicators by business segments and geographic segments.
(q) Earnings per share Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing:
- the profit 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)
Diluted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account:
- the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential equity
- by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the financial year, (adjusted for bonus elements in equity shares issued during the year)
(r) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalent in the balance sheet 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.
For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and short-term deposits, as defined above.
(s) Current/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 realised or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operating cycle
- Held primarily for the purpose of trading
- Expected to be realised 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:
- It is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle
- It is held primarily for the purpose of trading
- It is 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.
(t) Rounding of amounts
All amounts disclosed in the financial statements and notes have been rounded off to the nearest Lakh as per the requirement of Schedule III, unless otherwise stated.
3 Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with the recognition and measurement principles of Ind AS requires the management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported balances of assets and liabilities, disclosures relating to contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expense for the periods presented.
Critical Estimates and Judgments
(i) Fair value measurement of Financial Instruments
When the fair values of financials assets and financial liabilities recorded in the financial statements cannot be measured based on quoted prices in active markets, their fair value is measured using valuation techniques which involve various judgements and assumptions.
(ii) Estimation of net realizable value for inventories
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value (NRV).
NRV for completed inventory is assessed by reference to market conditions and prices existing at the reporting date and is determined by the Company, based on comparable transactions identified.
(iii) Recoverability of trade receivables
In case of trade receivables, the Company follows the simplified approach permitted by Ind AS 109 - Financial Instruments for recognition of impairment loss allowance. The application of simplified approach does not require the Company to track changes in credit risk. The Company calculates the expected credit losses on trade receivables using a provision matrix on the basis of its historical credit loss experience except for power receivables.
(iv) Useful lives of property, plant and equipment/intangible assets
The Company reviews the useful life of property, plant and equipment/intangible assets at the end of each reporting period. This reassessment may result in change in depreciation expense in future periods.
(v) Valuation of deferred tax assets
The Company reviews the carrying amount of deferred tax assets at the end of each reporting period. The policy for the same has been explained under Note above.
(vi) Defined benefit plans
The cost of the defined benefit gratuity plan and other post-employment medical benefits and the present value of the gratuity obligation are determined using actuarial valuations. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate, future salary increases and mortality rates. Due to the complexities involved in the valuation
and its long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. ALL assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date.
4 Recent accounting developments and pronouncements :
(i) Ind AS 117 Insurance Contracts
The Ministry of corporate Affairs (MCA) notified the Ind AS 117, Insurance Contracts, vide notification dated 12 August 2024, under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Amendment Rules, 2024, which is effective from annuaL reporting periods beginning on or after 1 ApriL 2024.
Ind AS 117 Insurance Contracts is a comprehensive new accounting standard for insurance contracts covering recognition and measurement, presentation and disclosure. Ind AS 117 replaces Ind AS 104 Insurance Contracts. Ind AS 117 appLies to aLL types of insurance contracts, regardLess of the type of entities that issue them as weLL as to certain guarantees and financiaL instruments with discretionary participation features; a few scope exceptions wiLL apply. Ind AS 117 is based on a general model, supplemented by:
Ý A specific adaptation for contracts with direct participation features (the variable fee approach)
Ý A simplified approach (the premium allocation approach) mainly for short-duration contracts
The application of Ind AS 117 had no impact on the Company's standalone financial statements as the Company has not entered any contracts in the nature of insurance contracts covered under Ind AS 117. "
(ii) Amendment to Ind AS 116 Leases - Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback
The MCA notified the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Second Amendment Rules, 2024, which amend Ind AS 116, Leases, with respect to Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback.
The amendment specifies the requirements that a seller-lessee uses in measuring the lease liability arising in a sale and leaseback transaction, to ensure the seller-lessee does not recognise any amount of the gain or loss that relates to the right of use it retains.
The amendment is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 April 2024 and must be applied retrospectively to sale and leaseback transactions entered into after the date of initial application of Ind AS 116.
The amendment does not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
Standards notified but not yet effective
Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") notifies new standards or amendments to the existing standards under Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules as issued from time to time. During the year ended March 31, 2025, MCA has not notified any new standards or amendments to the existing standards applicable to the company.
15. BORROWINGS (contd.)
B. Nature of Securities:
Loan under Sr 1: First Pari Passu Charge on Property, Plant & Equipment of Sameerwadi, Karnataka. Second paripassu on Current asset of Sugar divn, Sameerwadi, Karnataka.
Loan under Sr 2: First Pari Passu Charge on Property, Plant & Equipment of Sameerwadi, Karnataka. Second paripassu on Current asset of Distillery divn, Sameerwadi, Karnataka
Loan under Sr 3 & Sr 11: First Pari Passu Charge on Property, Plant & Equipment of Sameerwadi, Karnataka and Second Pari Passu charge on Current Asset of Sugar Division at Sameerwadi,Karnataka.
Loan under Sr 4: First Pari Passu Charge on Property-Land& Building only at Sakarwadi, Maharashtra and First exclusive charge on asset of research center at Mahape,Maharashtra. First charge on Power receivables at Sameerwadi, Karnataka
Loan under Sr 5: Exclusive charge on boiler P&M assets, and First paripassu charge on Land and bldg at Sakarwadi unit.
Loan under Sr 6: Second subservient Pari Passu Charge on Property, Plant & Equipment of Sameerwadi, Karnataka and Second subservient Pari Passu charge on Current Asset of Sugar Division at Sameerwadi, Karnataka.
Loan under Sr 7: First Pari Passu Charge on Property, Plant & Equipment of Sameerwadi, Karnataka. Second paripassu on Current asset of Sugar and Distillery divn, Sameerwadi, Karnataka
Loan under Sr 8: Second subservient Pari Passu Charge on Property-Land& Building only at Sakarwadi & Boiler equipment at Sakarwadi, Maharashtra and Second subservient charge on asset of research center at Mahape, Maharashtra. Second subservient charge on current assets of Sakarwadi, Maharashtra and on Power receivables, Sameerwadi
Loan under Sr 9: Second subservient Pari Passu Charge on Property, Plant & Equipment of Sameerwadi, Karnataka and Second subservient Pari Passu charge on Current Assets of Sameerwadi unit, Karnataka.
Loan under Sr 10: Second subservient Pari Passu Charge on Property, Plant & Equipment of Sameerwadi, Karnataka and Second subservient pari passu charge on Current assets of Sameerwadi unit, Karnataka
Loan under Sr 12: First Pari Passu Charge on Property, Plant & Equipment of Sameerwadi, Karnataka and Second Pari Passu charge on Current Asset of Sugar& Dist Division at Sameerwadi,Karnataka.
Loan under Sr 13: First Pari Passu Charge on Property-Land& Building at Sakarwadi, Maharashtra
Loan under Sr 14: First Pari Passu Charge on Property, Plant & Equipment of Sameerwadi, Karnataka, Exclusive charge on Plant & Equipment at Sakarwadi funded by bank and Second Pari Passu charge on Current Asset of Sugar& Dist Division at Sameerwadi,Karnataka.
15. BORROWINGS (contd.)
D. Nature of Security:
* Secured by First Pari Passu charge over current assets of the respective division/unit, both present and future and second Pari Passu charge on Plant & Equipment of respective division; and Second charge on one Asset of Somaiya Properties and Investments Pvt Ltd. (SPIPL) (Formerly known as The Godavari Sugar Mills Pvt Ltd ) as a Corporate Guranatee of SPIPL.
Interest for above Cash credit Rupee loans varies from 9.00% to 11.50% (Previous Year 9.50% to 11.25 %)
Interest for above Public deposit varies from 9% to 10% (Previous Year 8.50 % to 9.50% )
E. Movement of Borrowings
This section sets out an analysis of net debt and the movements in net debt for each of the year specified :
(i) Leave Encashment
The leave obligations cover the company's liability for sick and earned leave.
The amount of the provision of INR 292.74 Lakhs for the year ended March 31, 2025 (March 31, 2024: INR 401.85 Lakhs) is presented as current, since the company does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for any of these obligations.
(ii) Post Employement obligations
a) Defined benefit plans - Gratuity
The company provides for gratuity for employees in India as per the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Employees who are in continuous service for a period of five years are eligible for gratuity. The amount of gratuity payable on retirement/ termination is the employees last drawn basic salary per month computed proportionately for 15 days salary multiplied by number of years of service.
The gratuity plan is a funded plan and the company makes contributions to recognised funds in India. The company does not fully fund the liability and maintains a target level of funding to be maintained over a period of time based on estimations of expected gratuity payments.
I. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
The Company had taken financial assistance from the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) of INR 485 Lakhs to develop technology for manufacture of Polymer grade Lactic Acid. Before start of the project, assurance was given about the successful bench scale development and scalability of the process/technology by CSIR.
The project was not successful, and National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) / CSIR could not demonstrate the technology to make polymer grade Lactic Acid and the same was accepted by NCL and also a third party engineering firm appointed by CSIR.
CSIR had demanded the financial assistance back for INR 485 Lakhs principal alongwith Interest INR 544 Lakhs till March 2014 vide letter dated 11 Aug 2014 . CSIR had filed an Application for appointing Arbitrator before the Delhi High Court for initiating Arbitration process and the Company's response was that the same is time barred however the court had passed the judgement appointing Arbitrators . Thereafter the company had filed Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court. Supreme Court admitting SLP stayed Order of the Delhi High Court on condition of deposit of INR 100 Lakhs and the company have deposited INR 100 Lakhs during the Financial year 2019-2020. On 26th November 2021 Special Leave Petition was dismissed and by subsequent Order dated 17th December 2021 Company may apply to Arbitrator for refund of deposit. Till then it will be invested in Fixed Deposit of nationalised banksThe interest amount from March 2014 to March 2025 is not ascertainable due to unavailability of information.
The company had received communication from CSIR, inviting comments for referring to the Arbritration. The Company had replied that it will prefer to have the arbitration by a sole arbitrator to be appointed mutually or by the Delhi International Arbitration Centre. The Company is now, waiting for further communication from CSIR regarding the proposed arbitrator for its consent.
II National Green Tribunal (NGT)
The Company was directed by Hon'ble NGT to complete bioremediation of affected land and water before 31.12.2019.
The Company filed an application for the extension of time.
The NGT by its Order dated 27.09.2021 had granted extension till 31.12.2023 for completing bioremediation and further directed CPCB to impose conditions for bioremediation within one month from the date of the order. Thereupon, CPCB vide its letter dated 15.11.2021 had imposed the certain conditions along with INR 50 Lakhs Bank Guarantee, which the company had complied with. Now, the granted period has expired and the Company is waiting for the authorities to conduct the survey of the work done and issue it's report for further course of action.
Besides the Bank guarantee mentioned the company had also made a deposit of INR 5 Lakhs with CPCB and INR 50 Lakhs with Tahsildar on instruction of NGT on 11.06.2015. Out of this deposit the Tahsildar had incurred expenses of INR 17 Lakhs during the year 2017-2018 for montoring of project.
On 15th April 2024, the NGT constituted a committee with a member from MPCB, CPCB and MoEF, and CC to investigate the allegations of pollution caused by the Company in the application made by Praasad Haribhau Jadhav & Others in the application filed in December 2022. The committee submitted a report to the NGT dated 26th August 2024 with it's findings, against which the Company has submitted it's reply dated 16th November 2024. The NGT has listed the matter for final hearing on 20th June 2025. As the matter is still under deliberation, thus, any monetary implication of the same can not be quantified.
III. Sale of Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) to Bottling Plant
During F.Y 21-22 the company received notice dated 14th March 2022 from the office of "Asst Commissioner of Central Tax ( GST) BIJAPUR", towards GST not paid for ENA supply for the period 07/2007 to 03/2021 and ""Show Cause"" notice from ""Joint Commissioner of Central Tax & CX., Belagavi"",dated 4th March 2022 towards GST not paid for ENA supply for the period 07/2007 to 03/2021. The Company had submitted it's responses dated 20th March 2022 and 13th July 2023 against both notices and was awaiting for further communication from offices.
During the FY 2022-2023 the company had received show cause notice from the office "Commissioner of Central Tax & CX., Belagavi"", with a demand towards GST of INR 4684 Lakhs for ENA supply for the period July 2017 to March 2021. Against the show cause notice the Company submitted it's response on 26th March 2023 and was awaiting further communication from the department.
The Company has sold ENA to various customers of IFL (Potable industry) without GST through Karnataka State Beverages Corporation Ltd (KSBCL) since implementation of GST. The Customers have interpreted that GST is not applicable to IFL (potable industry) and customers have volunteered and have given undertaking for reimbursement of any dues that maybe be levied by Government on account of GST if applied on account on sale of ENA.
Further Government of Karnataka clarified on 19/07/2017 that canalisation of ENA to bottling units for manufacture of liquor would be outside the purview of the GST.
The matter was referred to GST Council by Indian Sugar Mills Association in July 2017 and thereafter same was followed up by reminders from time to time, however, in view of difference of opinion, GST Council has referred the matter to Advocate General of India for his opinion.
On 7th October 2023, the GST Council recommended that ENA used for manufacture of alcoholic liquor for human consumption be kept outside applicability of GST and the CBIC vide it's notification no. 17/2024 dated 27th September 2024, notified 1st November 2024 as the effective date for exclusion of ENA supplied for manufacturing alcoholic products (portable industry) from GST. Now, the Company is waiting for clarity from the Government of Karnataka for the VAT applicable on the sales made of ENA in the aforementioned periods."
However, the Company received an order dated 27th December 2024 from the office of Additional Commissioner Central Tax & CX, Belgavi wherein the officer has confirmed the demand of INR 4685 Lakhs and levied an equivalent penalty of INR 4685 Lakhs as per the GST provisions. The order also has reference to interest being applicable as per GST provisions, but the same has not been quantified in the order. The Company has filed a Writ Petition against this order in the Karnataka Highcourt on 10th March 2025 and vide it's hearing dated 20th
March 2025 ordered the GST department to not take any action on the Company till the next hearing. No Hearing has taken place after 20th March 2025.
IV. Electricity Duty on captive consumption
On 13 April 2015, by notification, the Government of Maharashtra had increased the electricity duty levied on Captive Power consumed from 30 paise to 120 paise per unit which was challenged by Captive Power Producers Association before the Bombay High Court. The Bombay High Court vide its Order dated 5.7.2016 restrained the Govt. from taking any coercive action for recovery against the Petitioner or charging further interest until further order. Company has made provision of INR 459 Lakhs over the years on account of incremental duty of 90 paise which is unpaid. Interest on this unpaid amount is not ascertainable.
The Government of Karnataka, had increased the electricity duty levied on Captive consumption to @ 20 paise on the power generated and on auxiliary consumption to @5 paise with effect from 31.05.2016. Company has made provision of INR 458 Lakhs over the years on account of incremental duty which is unpaid. Interest on this unpaid amount is not ascertainable
V. Cross Subsidy Surcharges to HESCOM
For captive use of power, there was a demand notice dated 18th March 2017 from Assistant Executive Engineer [Electrical] Hubli Electric supply company (HESCOM) Subdivision Mahalingapur, for INR 590.95 Lakhs towards Cross Subsidy Surcharges for Imported power from IEX (Indian Energy Exchange) for the period of 2013-2016.
On December 3, 2021, Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) through common Order announced that cross subsidy charges are payable as per HT2A tariff, whereby the demand of the company INR 590.95 Lakhs will reduce.
The Company filed a writ petition on February 28, 2022 in the Dharwad High Court; to issue an appropriate writ order or direction declaring that HESCOM is not authorised to collect cross subsidy surcharge as the HESCOM does not have license to charge the same under the Electricity Act 2003 or any of the order or regulation passed.
The court had granted interim relief in favour of the Company on dated 2nd March 2022 . However, impugned Electricity (amendment) rules 2023 granted the license to HESCOM and render the said writ petition infructuous
The Company has challenged the Electricity Amendment Rules 2023 in the high court of Karnataka vide writ petition filed on 24.01.2024. The hearing held on 11.03.2024 was adjourned due to a change in the bench next date of hearing yet to be pronounced.
VI. Custom Duty for import of Denatured Ethyl Alcohol
The company had received a show cause cum demand notice dated 24th June 2021 for payment of 480 Lakhs towards differential custom duty on import (Difference between 5% and 2.5%) of Denatured ethyl alcohol.
In July 2017, GST was introduced with a concessional of 2.5% duty. Accordingly, the company had been paying 2.5% duty instead of 5 %.
In February 2021 budget it is declared that alcohol to be imported @ 5% from date of budget with no clarification for the period GST i.e July 2017 till 2020 for concessional rate of duty. Company had started paying 5% duty from Feb 2021.
The Customs had challenged that 2.5% duty was applicable for excisable goods and the applicable duty is 5 %. Hence the differential of 2.5% is applicable for the period July 2017 to February 2021.
Industry had already appealed to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue in November 2020. CBIC had forwarded this matter to Jt Secretary TRU (Tariff Unit). The Company had received a letter dated 21st December 2021 from The Office of the Deputy/Assistant Commissioner of Customs Nashik demanding Bond,as security for 100 % of the Dispute amount ( INR 480 Lacs) and 10% of the dispute amount as Bank Guarantee for taking up the proceeding further. Accordingly, the company had submitted the Bond for 100 % for Dispute amount and Bank Guarantee of INR48.00 Lacs.
34. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (contd.)
Dy. Commissioner of Customs, Nashik conducted a personal hearing 27.01.2022 and vide Order No 04/DC/ Customs-Adj/2021-22 dated 28.02.2022 confirmed the demand of INR 480 Lakhs.
The Company filed an appeal before the Commissioner of Customs (Appeal), Nagpur against demand of INR 480 Lakhs on 22.04.2022 and paid INR 48 Lakhs as amount under dispute as required at the time of filing the Appeal and submitted the bond for 100% disputed amount.
Commissioner of Customs (Appeal) conducted a personal hearing on 14.03.2023 and vide his order dated 03.05.2023 rejected the appeal.
Aggrieved by Commissioner's order the Company had filed Appeal before CESTAT on 01.08.2023 and is awaiting further communication."
VII. Income Tax Order for Assessment Year 2021-22
During the financial year 2022-2023 Income Tax scrutiny assessment for assessment year 2021-22 was completed wherein unusually exorbitant addition of INR 13,218.80 Lakhs was made to the income reported by the company in it's income tax return and a demand Order of INR 5,730.20 Lakhs including interest was raised on the Company.
The addition had been made on the technical grounds that the company's sugar recovery is less than 10%, whereas actual gross recovery of the company was higher and has ignored additional Ethanol produced from sugar diverted towards Clear Juice, Syrup and B-Heavy Molasses.
Furthermore, the assessing officer did not consider the tax credit available to the company and set-off of the depreciation losses carried forward from previous year. On rectification by Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, the demand reduced to INR 2,754 Lakhs and got a stay on the demand.
The company had filed an Appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax on 24.01.2023 against the Assessment Order.
The hearing through video conferencing was held on 21/02/2024 before CIT(A). Thereafter additional submission were called for which have been made and now Order is awaited."
VIII. Income Tax Order for Assessment Year 2023-24
During the financial year 2024-2025, Income Tax scrutiny assessment for assessment year 2023-24 was completed wherein an unusually exorbitant addition of INR 10,115.70 Lakhs was made to the income reported by the company in its income tax return and a demand Order of INR 4,615.68 Lakhs including interest was raised on the Company.
The addition that has been made for expenses and fixed deposit receipts during the financial year . The assessing officer had not considered the submission and information provided by the Company during the assessment. Furthermore, the assessing officer did not consider set-off of the depreciation losses carried forward from previous years. Company has filed the rectification application to the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer of Income Tax.
The company had filed an Appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax on 16.04.2025 against the Assessment Order.
IX. ESCOMS Demand under section 11 of Electricity Act 2003,-
During the F.Y 2023-24, the State Government of Karnataka due to shortage of power generation invoked provisions of section 11 of The Electricity Act 2003 vide an Order dated 16th October 2023, whereby the Company was instructed to supply the electricity units generated by the Cogen unit to State Electricity Distribution Companies only at a provisional tariff rate of INR 4.86/- per unit which was latter on application of the ESCOMs finalised as INR 4.75/- per unit by Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) vide it's order 26th November 2024. The KERC directed the Company to repay the excess amount @ INR 0.11/- per unit charged and recovered from the ESCOMs against the supply of units during F.Y 2023-24 within two months from the order. And also, ordered that till the amount is not settled interest shall be applicable @ 12% p.a..
34. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (contd.)
Aggrieved by the KERC order, the Company has filed a Writ Petition with Highcourt of Karnataka which vide it's order dated 12th February 2025 issued stay on the recovery of amounts based on the order of KERC. The matter was listed for further hearing on 21st February 2025. Hon High Court advised respondent to file the objection and further hearing is pending .
The amount repayable would be INR 84.32 Lakhs on account of Rate differential and Interest amount INR 3.47 Lakhs as on 31st March 2025.
(vii) Terms and conditions of transactions with related parties
The sales to and purchases from 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. For the year ended March 31, 2025, the Company has not recorded any impairment of receivables relating to amount owed by related parties (March 31, 2024: NIL). This assessment is undertaken each financial year through examining the financial position of the related party and market in which the related party operates.
36. SEGMENT REPORTING
A. For management purposes, the Company is organized into following four business units based on the risks and rates of returns of the products offered by these unit as per Ind AS 108 on 'Operating Segment' :
Sugar
Cogeneration (Green Power)
Bio based Chemicals Distillery
No operating segments have been agrregated to form the above reportable operating segment
The Managing Director (MD) monitors the operating results of its business units separately for the purpose of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based on profit or loss and is measured consistently with profit or loss in the standalone financial statements. Also, the Company's financing (including finance costs and finance income) and income taxes are managed on a Group basis and are not allocated to operating segments.
The management assessed that the fair value of cash and cash equivalent, trade receivables, security deposits, trade payables, and other current financial assets and liabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short term maturities of these instruments.
The fair values for loans and non current security deposits were calculated based on cash flows discounted using a current lending rate. They are classified as level 3 fair values in the Fair value hierarchy due to the inclusion of unobservable inputs including counterparty credit risk.
The fair values of non current borrowings are based on discounted cash flows using a current borrowing rate. They are classified as level 3 fair values in the fair value hierarchy due to the use of unobservable inputs, including own credit risk.
37. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (contd.) ii. Fair Value Hierarchy
This section explains the judgements and estimates made in determining the fair values of the financial instruments that are recognised and measured at fair value. To provide an indication about the reliability of the inputs used in determing fair value, the company has classified its financial instruments into three levels prescribed under the accounting standard. An explanation of each level follows underneath the table:
iii Fair value measurement
Level 1 - Level 1 hierarchy includes financial instruments measured using quoted prices. This includes listed equity instruments, traded bonds and mutual funds that have quoted price. The fair value of all equity instruments which are traded in the stock exchanges is valued using the closing price as at the reporting period. The mutual funds are valued using the closing NAV.
Level 2 - The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined using valuation techniques which maximise the use of observable market data and rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the instrument is included in level 2.
Level 3 - If one or more of the significant inputs are not based on observable market data, the instrument is included in level 3. This is the case for unquoted equity shares.
There have been no transfers among Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 during the period
iv. Valuation technique used to determine fair value
Specific Valuation techniques used to value financial instruments include:
- the use of quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments
- the fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is determined using forward exchange rates at the balance sheet date
- the fair value of the remaining financial instruments is determined using discounted cash flow analysis
The fair value of unquoted equity instruments is not significantly different from their carrying value and hence the management has considered their carrying amount as fair value.
The company's activity expose it to market risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. In order to minimise any adverse effects on the financial performance of the company, derivative financial instruments, such as foreign exchange forward contracts, foreign currency option contracts are entered to hedge certain foreign currency risk exposures. Derivatives are used exclusively for hedging purposes and not as trading or speculative instruments. This note explains the sources of risk which the entity is exposed to and how the entity manages the risk and the impact of hedge accounting in the financial statements.
(A) Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that the counterparty will not meet its obligations leading to a financial loss. Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents, financial assets carried at amortised cost and deposits with banks and financial institutions, as well as credit exposures to customers including outstanding receivables.
i. Credit risk management
To manage the credit risk, Company periodically assesses the financial reliability of customers; taking into account factors such as credit track record in the market and past dealings with the company for extension of credit to Customer. Company monitors the payment track record of the customers, restrict credit limited in SAP, credit rating etc. Concentrations of credit risk are limited as a result of the company's large and diverse customer base. Company has also taken advances and security deposits from its customers / agents, which mitigate the credit risk to an extent. Generally, term deposits are maintained with banks with which company has also availed borrowings.
ii. Provision for expected credit losses - Trade Receivables
The company follows 'simplified approach' for recognition of loss allowance on Trade receivables.
As a practical expedient, the Company uses a provision matrix to determine impairment loss allowance on portfolio of its trade receivables. The provision matrix is based on its historically observed default rates over the expected life of the trade receivables and is adjusted for forward-looking estimates.
(B) Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that a company may encounter difficulties in meeting its obligations associated with financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or other financial assets. The table below provides undiscounted cash flows towards financial liabilities into relevant maturity based on the remaining period at the balance sheet to the contractual maturity date.
(C) Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of change in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: foreign currency risk, interest rate risk and other price risk such as commodity price risk.
(i) Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk arises commercial transactions that recognised assets and liabilities denominated in a currency that is not Company's functional currency (INR). The Company has natural hedge of exports against import and any excess in import if any, is cover by forward contract.
(ii) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk can be either fair value interest rate risk or cash flow interest rate risk. Fair value interest rate risk is the risk of changes in fair values of fixed interest bearing investments. Cash flow interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows of floating interest bearing investments will fluctuate because of fluctuations in the interest rates.
The company's main interest rate risk arises from long-term borrowings with variable rates, which expose the company to cash flow interest rate risk.
During year ended March 31, 2025 and year ended March 31, 2024, the company's borrowings at variable rate were denominated in INR."
The company's fixed rate borrowings are carried at amortised cost. They are therefore not subject to interest rate risk as defined in Ind AS 107, since neither the carrying amount nor the future cash flows will fluctuate because of a change in market
Cash flow sensitivity analysis for variable-rate instruments
A reasonably possible change of 100 basis points in interest rates at the reporting date would have increased/ decreased profit or loss by amounts shown below. This analyses assumes that all other variables, in particular, foreign currency exchange rates, remain constant. This calculation also assumes that the change occurs at the balance sheet date and has been calculated based on risk exposures outstanding as at that date. The year end balances are not necessarily representative of the average debt outstanding during the year.
40. DISCLOSURE ON BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION COMPLIANCES
Summary of reconciliation of monthly statements of current assets filed by the Company with Banks are as below No variance in statement submitted to banks and books of accounts
The quarterly statement for the quarter ended on 31st March 2025 for Sakarwadi and Sameerwadi units have not been submitted yet.
41. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
For the purpose of the company's capital management, capital includes issued equity capital, share premium and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity holders of the parent. The primary objective of the Company's capital management is to maximise the shareholder value.
The company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changes in economic conditions and the requirements of the financial covenants. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the company may adjust the dividend payment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new shares. The company monitors capital using a gearing ratio, which is net debt divided by total capital plus net debt. The company includes within debt, interest bearing loans and borrowings, trade and other payables, less cash and cash equivalents and other bank balances.
43 .Cenvat credit Tuljabhavani SSK Ltd, Naldurg.
The company had taken the distillery of Tuljabhavani SSSK Ltd at Naldug, Maharashtra on a lease basis for three years upto June-2009. On the expiry of the lease, the company stopped production and surrendered the Central Excise registration certificate for the same. The company had carried forward and applied on March 28, 2012 for a transfer of CENVAT credit of INR 117.50 Lakhs lying in balance as on April 30, 2009 from the register of Tuljabhavani SSSK Ltd. to the register of Sakarwadi unit of the company.A show cause notice (SCN) was issued to reject the request for a grant of permission to transfer credit lying as an unutilized balance in the CENVAT account.
The Assistant Commissioner of Central Excise & Customs, Nanded and rejected the company's submission and confirmed the said SCN.
Thereafter, The Commissioner of Central Excise and Service Tax, Aurangabad and Hon'ble Customs Excise Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), West Regional Branch, Mumbai have rejected company submissions and appeals.
The company has filed an appeal before Hon'ble Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench on 18.04.2023 and are awaiting the hearing date for the matter.
44. E2E MATERIALS
The Company had made an investment of INR 134.65 Lakhs in a United States of America based company named as e2e Materials, INC. during the period April 2010 to July 2014. However, E2E Materials, INC. was dissolved on March 20, 2018 by the order of competent authority of United States of America. The Company had made a provision against the investment amount during period March 2015 to March 2016, as there was no expected returns or recovery against the investment made. The Company has submitted an application to UBI for reporting of disinvestment in E2E Materials, INC. due to dissolution on May 16, 2023 and awaiting response or confirmation from Union Bank of India along with applicable fees or demand under the LSF scheme of RBI.
46.OTHER STATUTORY INFORMATION
(i) . The Company do not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending against the
Company for holding any Benami property.
(ii) . The Company have not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during reporting periods.
(iii) . The Company have not advanced or loaned 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"
(iv) The Company have 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"
(v) The Company does not have any transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that has been surrendered or disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as, search or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961).
(vi) The Company does not have any borrowings from banks and financial institutions that are used for any other purpose other than the specific purpose for which it was taken at the reporting balance sheet date.
(vii) The Company has complied with the number of layers prescribed under clause (87) of section 2 of the Act read with Companies (Restriction on number of Layers) Rules, 2017.
(viii) The Company is not declared as a wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or other lender during the any reporting period.
(ix) The Company shall disclose as to whether the fair value of investment property (as measured for disclosure purposes in the financial statements) is based on the valuation by a registered valuer as defined under rule 2 of Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017. Since, the Company does not have any investment property during any reporting period, the said disclosure is not applicable.
(x) Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 companies are required to disclose grants or donations received during the year. Since, the Company is not covered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, the said disclosure is not applicable.
(xi) There are no scheme of arrangements which have been approved by the Competent Authority in terms of sections 230 to 237 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the reporting periods.
(xii) During the reporting periods, the Company does not have any loans or advances in the nature of loans either repayable on demand or without specifying any terms or period of repayment granted to promoters, directors, KMPs and related parties as per the definition of Companies Act, 2013.
(xiii) The Company has not identified any transactions or balances in any reporting periods with companies whose name is struck off under section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013 or section 560 of Companies Act, 1956.
47. EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD
The management has evaluated the likely impact of prevailing uncertainties relating to imposition or enhancement of reciprocal tariffs and believes that there are no material impacts on the financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2025. However, the management will continue to monitor the situation from the perspective of potential impact on the operations of the Company.
48. Project Dhruva - A Project for Transformation:
The Company has engaged consultants for the transformation of operations for the manufacturing units at Sakarwadi and, Sameerwadi and at Mumbai HO. The transformation project includes areas of Operations, Finances, Procurement, Marketing and Logistics. The process of optimization is ongoing and the company is monitoring the progress of project.
Against the billing done and amount paid to the consultant upto March 31, 2025, the company has expensed off complete amount of billing done on account of the savings estimated on transformation in the area of procurement . For the balance amount, the company has on the concept of prudence expensed off 25% of the amount billed during the year and treated the remaining amount as advance paid.
This accounting treatment shall continue till Project Dhruv is completed in all respects and once all the reports are submitted and the success of all the initiatives undertaken by the consultant is established, then the decision of final accounting treatment to be given regarding payments made to the consultant will be decided upon by the Company and the board.
49. Initial Public Offer (IPO)
During the year ended March 31, 2025, the company has completed its intial public offer ("IPO") of 1,57,59,937 equity shares of face value of INR 10/- each at an issue price of INR 352/per share (including a share premium of INR 342/per share). The issue comprised of a fresh issue of 92,32,954 equity shares aggregating to INR 325,00.00 Lakhs and offer for sale of 65,26,983 equity shares by selling shareholders aggregating to INR 22,974.98 Lakhs totalling to INR 55,474.98 Crores Pursuant to the IPO, the equity shares of the company were listed on BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) on October 30, 2024
49. Initial Public Offer (IPO) (contd.)
The total offer related expenses incurred upto 31st March 25 were INR 1,784.98 Lakhs (Including taxes)The aforesaid offer related expenses in relation to the fresh issue have been adjusted against securities premium as per Section 52 of the Companies Act, 2013
50 . Previous year figures have been regrouped/ rearranged, wherever considered necessary to conform to current period classification
Material Accounting Policies and Notes on Accounts form an integral part of the Standalone financial statements. 1 to 50
As per our report of even date For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
attached
For VERMA MEHTA & ASSOCIATES Samir Shantilal Somaiya Sangeeta Arunkumar Srivastava
Chartered Accountants Chairman and Managing Executive Director
Director
Firm Registration Number : (DIN : 00295458) (DIN : 00480462)
112118W
Sandeep Ramesh Verma Swarna Gunware Manoj Jain Naresh Sitaram Khetan
Partner Jt. Company Secretary Company Secretary & Chief Financial Officer
Compliance Officer
Membership No. 045711 (Membership No:32787) (Membership No :7998) (Membership No :
F037264)
Place : Mumbai Place : Mumbai
Date : 24th May 2025 Date : 24th May 2025
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