Mar 31, 2025
Corporate Information
CARGOTRANS MARITIME LIMITED ("the companyâ) (CIN L63012GJ2012PLC069896) is a limited company domiciled in India
and incorporated under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The Company is engaged in the business of Ocean Freight
Forwarding &Transportation Services.
The company is registered under The Companies Act, 2013 and the company was incorporated on 16th April 2012 by Certificate
of Incorporation. The Company is engaged in the business of Ocean Freight Forwarding & Transportation Services.
Note B Significant Accounting Policies1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India under the historical cost convention on accrual basis. The financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material aspects with the accounting standards notified under Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time and other relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 except as stated in the notes below.
All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the Company''s normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013. Based on the nature of products and services and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realization in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current/non-current classification of assets and liabilities. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention on an accrual basis. The accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company.
The preparation of the financial statements requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions considered in the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) and the reported income and expenses during the year. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ due to these estimates and the differences between the actual results and the estimates are recognized in the periods in which the results are known / materialize.
The financial statements are prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost and convention. The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees rounded off to the nearest rupee.
2. Presentation of Financial Statements
The Balance Sheet and the Statement of Profit and Loss are prepared and presented in the format prescribed in the Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Act"). The Cash Flow Statement has been prepared and presented as per the requirements of Accounting Standard (AS) 3 "Cash Flow Statements". The disclosure requirements with respect to items in the Balance Sheet and Statement of Profit and Loss, as prescribed in the Schedule III to the Act, are presented by way of notes forming part of accounts along with the other notes required to be disclosed under the notified Accounting Standards.
3. Property, Plant & Equipment and Depreciation Tangible Assets
- Property, Plant & Equipment are stated at cost net of recoverable taxes, trade discounts and rebates and include amounts added on revaluation, less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss, if any. The cost of Property, Plant & Equipment comprises its purchase price, borrowing cost and any cost directly attributable to bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use, net charges on foreign exchange contracts and adjustments arising from exchange rate variations attributable to the assets.
- Subsequent expenditures related to an item of Property, Plant & Equipment are added to its book value only if they meet the criteria specified in AS 10 (revised)-Property, Plant & Equipment.
- Assets which are not ready for their intended use are disclosed under Capital Work-in-Progress and all the cost relating to such assets are shown under work-in-progress.
- Identification of the components of Property, Plant & Equipment as required under revised AS10 is carried by management according to the information and explanations given to us.
- Gains or losses arising from disposal of tangible assets which are carried at cost are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
There are no intangible assets as defined AS-26 Intangible Assets according to the information and explanations given by the management.
- Depreciation on Property, Plant & Equipment are provided on written down value (WDV) method over the useful lives of assets as prescribed in the schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013. Depreciation for assets purchased / sold during a period is proportionately charged.
- Depreciation and Amortization methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed periodically, at each financial year end.
- Pursuant to the enactment of Companies Act 2013, the Company has applied the estimated useful lives as specified in Schedule II.
4. Impairment of Property, Plant & Equipment and Intangible Assets
- The Company assesses at each Balance Sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. For the purposes of assessing impairment, the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets, is considered as a cash generating unit. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. If at the Balance Sheet date there is an indication that if a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists or may have decreased, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is reflected at the recoverable amount.
Current Investments are carried at cost/purchase price. Non-current investments are stated at cost. Provision for diminution in the value of long term investments is made only if such a decline is other than temporary.
Since the company is engaged in service sector therefore the provision of physical verification inventories at reasonable interval shall not applicable.
7. Contingencies and Events occurring after balance sheet date
Provisions are recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and there is a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation.
Contingent liabilities are 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 or a present obligation that arises from past events where it is either not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation or a reliable estimate of the amount cannot be made.
Contingent liabilities not provided for are disclosed in the accounts by way of notes giving the nature and quantum of such liabilities whenever ascertainable.
The company has recommended dividend of Rs. 0.50 per share (5%) per fully paid-up equity share of Rs.10/- each for the year ended 31.03.2025. The dividend, if approved by the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, will be dispatched / remitted within 30 days from the date of declaration.
- Revenue is recognized only when risks and rewards incidental to ownership are transferred to the customer, it can be reliably measured and it is reasonable to expect ultimate collection. Revenue from operations includes sale of goods, & services during trial run period, adjusted for discounts (net), and gain/loss on corresponding hedge contracts.
- Revenue/Loss from bargain settlement of goods is recognized at the time of settlement of transactions.
- Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive payment is established.
- Interest income on refund of tax, duty or cess to be recognized as income in the year of receipt.
- Interest income (other than interest on refund of any tax, duties or cess) is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the interest rate applicable.
- All other income and Expenditure are recognized and accounted for on accrual basis.
- Tax expense comprises of current and deferred taxes. Current Income Tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities using the applicable tax rates.
- Deferred income taxes reflect the current period timing differences between taxable income and accounting income for the period and reversal of timing differences of earlier years/period. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient future income will be available except that deferred tax assets, in case there are unabsorbed depreciation or losses, are recognized if there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available to realize the same.
- Provision for Current tax is made after taking into consideration benefits admissible under the provision of the Income Tax
Act, 1961.
In the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, demand deposits with banks and other
short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
Borrowing costs directly attributable to acquisition or construction of qualifying assets (i.e. those fixed assets which necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use) are capitalized. Other borrowing costs are recognized as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.
12. Prior Period Items, Exceptional and Extraordinary Item
The Company follows the practice of making adjustments through ''prior year adjustments'' in respect of all material transactions pertaining to the period prior to the current accounting year. The prior period adjustments, if any, are shown by way of notes to financial statements.
Exceptional and Extra Ordinary Items, if any, are shown separately as per applicable accounting standards.
The Company reports basic and diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) in accordance with Accounting Standard 20.
14. Regrouping of Previous Year
The previous year''s figures have been reworked, regrouped, rearranged and reclassified wherever necessary. Amount and other disclosures for the preceding year are included as an integral part of the current year financial statements and are to be read in relation to the amounts and other disclosures relating to the current year.
These are consistent with generally accepted accounting policies.
16. Loans from Directors and Others
The Company has not received any loan from directors and others during the year.
Mar 31, 2024
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India under the historical cost convention on accrual basis. The financial statements have been prepared to comply in all material aspects with the accounting standards notified under Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time and other relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 except as stated in the notes below.
All assets and liabilities have been classified as current or non-current as per the Company''s normal operating cycle and other criteria set out in the Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013. Based on the nature of products and services and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realization in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current/non-current classification of assets and liabilities. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention on an accrual basis. The accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company.
The preparation of the financial statements requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions considered in the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) and the reported income and expenses during the year. The Management believes that the estimates used in preparation of the financial statements are prudent and reasonable. Future results could differ due to these estimates and the differences between the actual results and the estimates are recognized in the periods in which the results are known / materialize.
The financial statements are prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost and convention. The financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees rounded off to the nearest rupee.
The Balance Sheet and the Statement of Profit and Loss are prepared and presented in the format prescribed in the Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013 ("the Actâ). The Cash Flow Statement has been prepared and presented as per the requirements of Accounting Standard (AS) 3 "Cash Flow Statements". The disclosure requirements with respect to items in the Balance Sheet and Statement of Profit and Loss, as prescribed in the Schedule III to the Act, are presented by way of notes forming part of accounts along with the other notes required to be disclosed under the notified Accounting Standards.
- Property, Plant & Equipment are stated at cost net of recoverable taxes, trade discounts and rebates and include amounts added on revaluation, less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss, if any. The cost of Property, Plant & Equipment comprises its purchase price, borrowing cost and any cost directly attributable to bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use, net charges on foreign exchange contracts and adjustments arising from exchange rate variations attributable to the assets.
- Subsequent expenditures related to an item of Property, Plant & Equipment are added to its book value only if they meet the criteria specified in AS 10 (revised)-Property, Plant & Equipment.
- Assets which are not ready for their intended use are disclosed under Capital Work-in-Progress and all the cost relating to such assets are shown under work-inprogress.
- Identification of the components of Property, Plant & Equipment as required under revised AS10 is carried by management according to the information and explanations given to us.
- Gains or losses arising from disposal of tangible assets which are carried at cost are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
There are no intangible assets as defined AS-26 Intangible Assets according to the information and explanations given by the management.
Tangible Assets
- Depreciation on Property, Plant & Equipment are provided on written down value (WDV) method over the useful lives of assets as prescribed in the schedule II of the
Companies Act, 2013. Depreciation for assets purchased / sold during a period is proportionately charged.
- Depreciation and Amortization methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed periodically, at each financial year end.
- Pursuant to the enactment of Companies Act 2013, the Company has applied the estimated useful lives as specified in Schedule II.
- The Company assesses at each Balance Sheet date whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. For the purposes of assessing impairment, the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets, is considered as a cash generating unit. If any such indication exists, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. If such recoverable amount of the asset or the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs is less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount is reduced to its recoverable amount. The reduction is treated as an impairment loss and is recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss. If at the Balance Sheet date there is an indication that if a previously assessed impairment loss no longer exists or may have decreased, the recoverable amount is reassessed and the asset is reflected at the recoverable amount.
Current Investments are carried at cost/purchase price. Non-current investments are stated at cost. Provision for diminution in the value of long term investments is made only if such a decline is other than temporary.
Since the company is engaged in service sector therefore the provision of physical verification inventories at reasonable interval shall not applicable.
Provisions are recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and there is a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation.
Contingent liabilities are disclosed when there is a possible obligation arising from past events, the existence of which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the company or a present obligation that arises from past events where it is either not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation or a reliable estimate of the amount cannot be made.
Contingent liabilities not provided for are disclosed in the accounts by way of notes giving the nature and quantum of such liabilities whenever ascertainable. Contingent assets are not recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements.
- Revenue is recognized only when risks and rewards incidental to ownership are transferred to the customer, it can be reliably measured and it is reasonable to expect ultimate collection. Revenue from operations includes sale of goods, & services during trial run period, adjusted for discounts (net), and gain/loss on corresponding hedge contracts.
- Revenue/Loss from bargain settlement of goods is recognized at the time of settlement of transactions.
- Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive payment is established.
- Interest income on refund of tax, duty or cess to be recognized as income in the year of receipt.
- Interest income (other than interest on refund of any tax, duties or cess) is recognized on a time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the interest rate applicable.
- All other income and Expenditure are recognized and accounted for on accrual basis.
- Tax expense comprises of current and deferred taxes. Current Income Tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the tax authorities using the applicable tax rates.
- Deferred income taxes reflect the current period timing differences between taxable income and accounting income for the period and reversal of timing differences of earlier years/period. Deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that there is a reasonable certainty that sufficient future income will be available except that deferred tax assets, in case there are unabsorbed depreciation or losses, are recognized if there is virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available to realize the same.
- Provision for Current tax is made after taking into consideration benefits admissible under the provision of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
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