4.14 Provisions
A provision is recognized if, as a result of a past event, the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are measured at the present value of management's best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period.
Provisions are reviewed and adjusted, when required, to reflect the current best estimate at the end of each reporting period.
The Company recognizes decommissioning provisions in the period in which a legal or constructive obligation is incurred. A corresponding decommissioning cost is added to the carrying amount of the associated property, plant and equipment, and it is depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset.
4.15 Contingent Liabilities
Contingent liability is disclosed in case of:
• A present obligation arising from past events, when it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation;
• A present obligation arising from past events, when no reliable estimate is possible;
• A possible obligation arising from past events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the Company where the probability of outflow of resources is not remote.
4.16 Contingent Assets
Contingent assets are not recognized but disclosed in the Financial Statements when an inflow of economic benefits is probable.
4.17 Fair Value Measurements
Company follows the hierarchy mentioned underneath for determining fair values of its financial instruments:
• Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
• Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (prices) or indirectly (derived from prices); and
• Level 3 - Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.
The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the reporting dates. A market is regarded as active if quoted prices are readily and regularly available from an exchange, dealer, broker, industry group, pricing service, or regulatory agency, and those prices represent actual and regularly occurring market transactions on an arm's length basis. The fair value for these instruments is determined using Level 1 inputs.
The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over the counter derivatives) is determined by using valuation techniques. These valuation techniques maximize the use of observable market data where it is available 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 fair valued using level 2 inputs.
If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument is fair valued using Level 3 inputs. Specific valuation techniques used to value financial instruments include:
• Quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments.
• The fair value of interest rate swaps is calculated as the present value of the estimated future cash flows based on observable yield curves.
• The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is determined using forward exchange rates at the reporting dates, with the resulting value discounted back to present value.
• Other techniques, such as discounted cash flow analysis, are used to determine fair value for the remaining financial instruments.
4.18 Revenue Recognition
The Company derives revenue primarily from providing Financial Inclusion Services to Banks and Financial Institutions (“Customers”). Revenue is recognized when Company satisfies a performance obligation on the basis of approved contracts (“Business Correspondent Agreements”) regarding provision of services to a customer.
The Company also derives revenue from sale of goods and related support services to its customers. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of promised products and services in an amount that reflect the consideration that is expected to be received in exchange of those products and related services.
The Company considers the terms of the contract in determining the transaction price. The transaction price is based upon the amount the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for transferring promised goods and services to the customer.
4.19 Other Income Interest Income
For all debt instruments measured either at amortized cost or at FVTOCI, interest income is recorded using the Effective Interest Rate (“EIR”). EIR is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash payments or receipts over the expected life of the financial instrument or a shorter period, where appropriate, to the gross carrying amount of the financial asset or to the amortized cost of a financial liability. When calculating the effective interest rate, the Company estimates the expected cash flows by considering all the contractual terms of the financial instrument (for example, prepayment, extension, call and similar options) but does not consider the expected credit losses. Interest income is included in finance income in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Interest income on fixed deposits is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the applicable interest rate.
Dividend Income
Dividend income is recognized at the time when right to receive the payment is established, which is generally when the shareholders approve the dividend.
4.20 Foreign currency transactions Functional and Presentation Currency
The Financial statements are presented in Indian Rupee (INR/?) which is also the functional and presentation currency of the Company.
Transaction and Balances
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the functional currency of the Company, at exchange rates in effect at the transaction date. At each reporting date monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate in effect at the date of the Financial Statement. The translation for other non-monetary assets and liabilities are not updated from historical exchange rates unless they are carried at fair value.
4.21 Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share are 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 and excluding treasury shares.
Diluted earnings per share adjust 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 shares and the weighted average number of additional equity shares that would have been outstanding assuming the conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares.
4.22 Segment Reporting
Operating segments are identified and reported in a manner consistent with the internal financial reporting provided to the chief operating decision makers, responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments.
4.23 Events after Reporting Date:
Where events occurring after the Balance Sheet date provide evidence of conditions that existed at the end of the reporting period, the impact of such events is adjusted within the Financial Statements. Non Adjusting events after the Balance Sheet date which are material size or nature are disclosed separately in the Financial Statements.
(B) For the year ended 31st March, 2024
(i) The management has entered into an agreement for sale of Property Plant and Equipment and its related softwares at factory situated at Raj Bollaram for INR 100 Lakhs. As required under Ind AS 105 the excess carrying value of INR 43.49 Lakhs has been recorded as the impairment of Property Plant and Equipment as on 31st March 2024. (Refer Note no. 35 below).
(ii) The current management has obtained the control of the Company with effect from 28th March 2023 upon successful implementation of Resolution Plan. The management was in the process of reconciling the balances with debtors, banks balances, deposits with banks and others and balances with Government authorities in the books of accounts. During the year some of these balances have been written off amounting to INR 30.28 lakhs.
35 Disclosures under Ind AS 105 for Non Current Assets Held for Sale
During the previous year ended 31st March 2024, on conclusion of implementation of Resolution Plan, approved by the Honorable National Company Law Tribunal, the Company had initiated identification and evaluation of potential buyers for its Property, Plant and Equipment along with its related softwares situated at Raj Bollaram. The Company had identified the buyer, entered into an agreement for sale and had received advance from the buyer against the intended sale of Property Plant and Equipment and its related software. Clearance from the Excise and Custom Department were pending and therefore the Company had not concluded the formalities regarding such sale. The Company had accordingly, classified the assets as “Assets Held for Sale”. On such reclassification, the Property, Plant and Equipment along with its related computer software had been measured at the lower of the carrying value and fair value less cost to sale and accordingly recorded impairment loss as exceptional item in the Statement of Profit and Loss. During the current year ended 31st March 2025, the sale transactions has been concluded.
Defined Contribution Plans
In respect of the defined contribution plan (Provident fund), an amount of INR 18.57 lakhs (31st March 2024: INR 17.75 lakhs) has been recognized as expenditure in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
In respect of the State Plans (Employee State Insurance), an amount of INR 5.74 lakhs (31st March 2024: INR 5.42 lakhs) has been recognized as expenditure in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
Other Employee Benefits
In respect to of the leave encashment, an amount of INR 14.05 lakhs (31st March 2024: INR 38.74 lakhs) has been recognised as expenditure/(income) in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
During the year the Company has provided Bonus and incentive of INR 7.07 lakhs (31st March 2024: INR 6.58 lakhs) as expenditure in the Statement of Profit & Loss..
37 Capital Management
The objective of the Company's capital management structure is to ensure sufficient liquidity to support its business, to ensure the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and provide adequate return to shareholders. The Company monitors capital and the long term cash flow requirements including externally imposed capital requirements of the business on the basis of the carrying amount of equity less cash and cash equivalents as presented on the face of the Balance Sheet. Management assesses the Company's capital requirements in order to maintain an efficient overall financing structure while avoiding excessive leverage. This takes into account the subordination levels of the Company's various classes of debt. The Company manages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in the light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets.
38 Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies Financial Risk Management Framework
Company's principal financial liabilities comprises of borrowings, trade payables and Other financial liabilities. The main purpose of these financial liabilities is to finance the Company's operations. The Company's principal financial assets include Trade receivables, loans, Investments, cash and bank balances and other financial assets.
Risk Exposures and Responses
The Company is exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Board of Directors reviews policies for managing each of these risks, which are summarised below.
i) Market risk
Market risk is the risk of loss of future earnings, fair values or future cash flows that may result from a change in the price of a financial instrument. The value of a financial instrument may change as a result of changes in the interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, equity prices and other market changes that affect market risk sensitive instruments. Market risk is attributable to all market risk sensitive financial instruments including investments and deposits, foreign currency receivables, payables and borrowing.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company has constantly monitors for credit markets and rebalances its financing strategies to achieve an optimal maturity profile and financing cost. Interest rate risk is managed by the Company on an on-going basis with the primary objective of limiting the extent to which interest expense could be affected by an adverse movement in interest rates. There are no hedging instruments to mitigate this risk. The Company is not exposed to any risk of changes in market interest rates as there are no borrowings availed by the Company during the year and as on 31st March 2025 with floating rate of interest. The Company has availed the vehicle loan from bank/FI with fixed rate of interest during the year.
Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instruments will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company is not exposed to material foreign exchange risk arising from transactions i.e. imports of materials, recognised liabilities denominated in a currency that is not the Company's functional currency. The Company's foreign currency risks are identified, measured and managed at periodic intervals in accordance with the Company's policies.
ii. Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if the customer or that counterparty to the financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations and arises principally from the Company's receivables from customers, loans and investments. Credit risk is managed through credit approvals, establishing credit limits and continuously monitoring the credit worthiness of counterparty to which the Company grants credit terms in the normal course of business.
Credit risk management
The finance function of the Company assesses and manages credit risk based on internal credit rating system. Internal credit rating is performed for each class of financial instruments with different characteristics. The Company assesses the credit risk for each class of financial assets based on the assumptions, inputs and factors specific to the class of financial assets.
The risk parameters are same for all financial assets for all periods presented. The Company considers the probability of default upon initial recognition of asset and whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk on an on-going basis throughout each reporting period. In general, it is presumed that credit risk has significantly increased since initial recognition if the payments are more than 30 days past due . A default on a financial asset is when the counterparty fails to make contractual payments when they fall due. This definition of default is determined by considering the business environment in which entity operates and other macro-economic factors.
Trade Receivables: The Company has exposure to credit risk from trade receivables on financial inclusion services to banks and sale of traded goods. The Company has used expected credit loss (ECL) model for assessing the impairment loss. For that purpose, the Company uses a provision matrix to compute the expected credit loss amount. The provision matrix takes into account external and internal risk factors and historical data of credit losses from various customers. The Company ensures concentration of credit does not significantly impair the financial assets since the customers to whom the exposure of credit is given are well established and reputed industries and banks engaged in their respective field of business. The creditworthiness of customers to which the Company grants credit in the normal course of the business is monitored regularly. The Company provides for expected credit loss under simplified approach.
iii. Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Company manages its liquidity risk by ensuring, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risk to the Company's reputation. Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities and the availability of funding through an adequate amount of committed credit facilities to meet obligations when due. Due to the nature of the business, the Company maintains flexibility in funding by maintaining availability under committed facilities. The Company's treasury team is responsible for liquidity, funding as well as settlement management. In addition, processes and policies related to such risks are overseen by senior management. Management monitors the Company's liquidity position through rolling forecasts on the basis of expected cash flows.
The following table details the remaining contractual maturities of the Company's financial liabilities at the end of the reporting period, which are based on the contractual undiscounted cash flows and the earliest date the Company is required to pay:
39 Fair value measurements
(i) Fair value hierarchy
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in the financial statement are grouped into three Levels of a fair value hierarchy. The three Levels are defined based on the observability of significant inputs to the measurement, as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (prices) or indirectly (derived from prices).
Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.
Valuation Process and Technique Used to Determine Fair Value
Specific valuation techniques used to value financial instruments include:
(a) The use of quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments
(b) The fair value of the remaining financial instruments is determined based on the following methods:
i. Net assets value method
ii. Valuation of investment in unquoted equity shares has been made using the Discounted cash-flow method and Net assets value method, as deemed fit by the Company's management.
Risk adjustments specific to the counterparties (including assumptions about credit default rates) are derived from credit risk grading determined by the Company's internal credit risk management group.
C Vide Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (“NCLT”) order dated 10th March 2022 all debts, loans, claim, liabilities, provision for liabilities and the contingent liabilities including any litigations against the Company in any forum (which were capable of being crystalized or not), related to pre-CIRP period stand extinguished pursuant to the approved Resolution Plan and the same is binding on all stakeholders of the Company. Furthermore, the resolution plan, provide that except to the extent of amount payable to the relevant creditors, in accordance with the Resolution Plan, all liabilities of the Company, relating to any manner to the period prior to the order date immediately irrevocably and unconditionally stand fully and finally discharged and settled. There being no further claims whatsoever and all the rights of all creditors including government authorities to invoke or enforce the same stands waived off. It is also provided that any and all legal proceedings initiated before any forum by or on behalf of the any creditors including government authorities to enforce any rights or claims against the Company also stands extinguished. In respect of the Tax Demands, the Company has filed a writ petition with the Hon'ble High Court of Telangana for quashing the said demands.
42 Segment Reporting
Company's business relates to the providing Automatic Identification & Data Capture along with Financial Inclusion Services (Technology Solutions) which in context of Indian Accounting Standards 108 (Ind AS 108) as notified under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 is considered as the only segment.
44 Leases Company as lessee
The Company has entered into certain cancellable lease agreements mainly for office premises, land and infrastructure facilities' which are renewable on mutual agreement with the parties. At the date of commencement of the lease, the Company recognises a right of use asset and a corresponding lease liability for all lease arrangements in which it is a lessee, except for short-term leases and low value leases. The Company applies the “short term lease” & “low value leases” recognition exemptions for these leases. Rent Expenses recorded for Short term and Low value lease was INR 36.54 lakhs (31st March 2024: INR 35.25 lakhs).
45 Income Tax
The Company has opted for the new tax regime U/s 115BAA of the Income Tax Act from Financial Year ended 31st March 2023. The Company has carried forward losses and unabsorbed depreciation of earlier years. Therefore, the Company has not accounted any Income Tax on the profits earned during the year. However the Company has provided the income tax on capital gain arisen out of transfer of Property Plant and Equipment.
46 The current promoters and management of the Company took control of the Company on 28th March 2023, upon successful implementation of the Resolution Plan. Subsequently, it has been noticed that the Foreign Subsidiaries are not being functional and current management do not have any control over these subsidiaries. In order to give a transparent view of the Company's Assets, the current management had written off such investments. Further, the Company confirms that this has not resulted in any adverse impact on the financials as there are no operations in these foreign subsidiaries. The management of the Company is in the process of regularizing the Compliances related to Foreign Subsidiaries and closure of such subsidiaries under the applicable legal framework in respective jurisdiction.
47 The Company had not transferred INR 4.91 lakhs pertaining to the dividend for the Financial Year 2010-11 to the Investor Education and Protection Fund in the year in which it was payable. The current management is in the process of reconciliation and coordination with the respective authority to facilitate the payment.
48 Disclosures required under Section 22 of MSMED Act 2006 under the Chapter on Delayed Payments to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
As at Balance Sheet date, amounts aggregating to INR 7.67 lakhs were due to Micro, Small Enterprises as per the provisions of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006.
49 Disclosures of the transactions with Struck Off Companies
The Company did not have any transactions with companies struck off under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013 or Section 560 of Companies Act, 1956 during the financial year.
50 Additional Regulatory Information Required by Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013
(i) The Company does not have any Benami property held in its name. No proceedings have been initiated on or are pending against the Company for holding benami property under the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, and Rules made thereunder.
(ii) The Company has not been declared wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or other lender or government or any government authority.
(iii) The Company does not hold any investments in any subsidiary(ies), therefore, the provisions for compliance with the number of layers prescribed under clause (87) of section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies (Restriction on number of Layers) Rules, 2017 (as amended) are not applicable..
(iv) Details of transactions of advances or loans or investments of funds (either from the borrowed funds or share premium or any other sources or kind of funds), as prescribed to any other person(s) or entity (ies), including foreign entities (intermediaries)
A The Company has 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 loan to or on behalf of the ultimate beneficiaries
B 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 loan on behalf of the ultimate beneficiaries
(v) The Company does not have such transactions which is not recorded in the books of account 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 has not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the financial year.
(vii) No Scheme of Arrangements have been approved by the Competent Authority in terms of Sections 230 to 237 of the Companies Act, 2013 during the year.
51 Previous year figures have been regrouped where ever necessary, to conform to those of the current year.
52 As allowed under Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013, Financial Statements are prepared in Lakhs and rounded off to two decimals. The amounts / numbers below one thousands are appearing as zero.
In Terms of our Report of even date
For Brahmayya & Co. For and on Behalf of the Board of
Chartered Accountants Bartronics India Limited
Firm Registration Number 000511S
Lokesh Vasudevan N. Vidhya Sagar Reddy Vilasitha Dandamudi
Partner (Managing Director) (Director)
Membership No. 222320 (DIN: 09474749) (DIN: 08272465)
Kosuri Kanaka Ramya Diksha Omer
(Chief Financial Officer) (Company Secretary)
Place: Chennai Place: Hyderabad (MNo. ACS64120)
Date: 27th May 2025 Date: 27th May 2025
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