Simbhaoli Sugars Ltd.(Old) कंपली की लेखा नीति

Mar 31, 2014

I) Accounting convention

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP) to comply with the Accounting Standards notified under Section 211(3C) of the Companies Act, 1956 (which continue to be applicable in respect of Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the 2013 Act") in terms of General Circular 15/2013 dated 13th September, 2013 of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs) and the relevant provisions of the 1956 Act/ 2013 Act, as applicable. The financial statements have been prepared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention method as modified to include the revaluation / business valuation of certain fixed assets as indicated in (iii) below. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are consistent with those followed in the previous year.

ii) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements requires the management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported balances of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to the contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial

statements and reported amounts of income and expenses during the year. Example of such estimates include provisions for doubtful debts, future obligations under employee retirement benefit plans, provision for income taxes and the useful lives of fixed assets. Contingencies are recorded when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Actual results could differ from such estimates.

iii) Fixed assets

Fixed assets [other than certain fixed assets of Simbhaoli Sugar Division where cost has been modified based on revaluation of assets / business valuation thereof as determined by the valuer] are valued at cost.

Cost is inclusive of freight, duties, taxes, other incidental expenses and, in case of capital projects, financing cost relating to borrowed funds attributable to construction or acquisition of fixed assets, up to the date of their commissioning.

iv) Capital work-in-progress

Projects under which tangible fixed assets are not yet ready for their intended use are carried at cost, comprising direct cost, related incidental expenses and attributable interest.

v) Impairment

At each Balance Sheet date, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its fixed assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of impairment loss. Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset''s net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows expected from the continuing use of the asset and from its disposal are discounted to their present value using an appropriate discount rate that reflects the current market assessments of time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

vi) Depreciation/ Amortisation

A. In respect of fixed assets of Simbhaoli Sugar Division, where costs have been modified based on revaluation/business valuation, depreciation is provided on the straight line method at the rates applicable to the balance useful life of the relevant assets as estimated by the valuer or at the rates and in the manner specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, whichever is higher.

B. In respect of other assets, the depreciation is provided by applying the following method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 :

- Buildings (other than - Written down value method Chilwaria Sugar Division)

- Buildings (Chilwaria - Straight line method Sugar Division)

- Plant and machinery - Straight line method (other than electric

installations, typewriters and office equipment) - Railway siding/electric - Written down value method installations/ typewriters

and office equipment/ furniture and fixtures/ motor lorries and vehicles

C. Software is amortized over its economic useful life of 10 years on straight line method.

D. Fixed assets costing up to Rs. 5,000 are fully depreciated in the year of acquisition.

E. In respect of buildings and other revalued assets, an amount equivalent to the additional charge for depreciation arising due to revaluation is transferred from the revaluation reserve to the Statement of Profit and Loss.

vii) Leases

Where the Company as a lessor leased assets under finance leases, such amounts are recognised as receivables at an amount equal to the net investment in the lease and the finance income is recognised based on a constant rate of return on the outstanding net investment.

Lease arrangements where the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset substantially vest with the lessor are recognised as operating leases. Lease rentals under operating leases are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight-line basis.

viii) Investments

Long term investments are stated at cost as reduced by permanent diminution in value, if any

ix) Inventories

Stores, spare parts and tools and appliances are valued at cost or under. Stock-in-trade is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The bases of determining cost for different categories of inventory are as follows:

Stores and spare parts - Monthly weighted average.

Raw materials - First in first out (FIFO)

Process stocks/finished - FIFO material cost plus goods appropriate share of labour and manufacturing overheads.

By products - At estimated realizable value

x) Cash and cash equivalent

Cash comprises of cash on hand and term / demand deposits with banks. Cash equivalents are short-term balances (with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition), highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.

xi) State excise duty

The state excise duty payable on finished goods is accounted for on the clearance of goods from the factory premises or bonded warehouses. The amount of state excise duty payable on alcohol not cleared from the factory premises and bonded warehouses as at the year end is not determinable as it varies according to

the places to which the goods will be dispatched. However, non provision of this liability does not affect the profit/loss of the year.

xii) Employee benefits

Company''s contribution paid/payable during the year to provident fund and superannuation fund is recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Provision for gratuity and compensated absences determined on an actuarial basis at the end of the year are charged to revenue each year.

xiii) Research and development expenditure

The revenue expenditure on research and development is charged as expenditure in the year in which it is incurred, under the respective revenue heads. Expenditure which results in the creation of capital assets is treated in the same manner as expenditure on fixed assets.

xiv) Revenue recognition

Sales are recognized on transfer of the significant risk and rewards of ownership of the goods to the buyer and stated net of sales tax but inclusive of excise duty. Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis

xv) Foreign Currency Transactions and Forward contracts

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded on initial recognition at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction.

Monetary items (i.e. receivables, payables, loans | etc.) denominated in foreign currency are reported I using the closing exchange rate on each balance sheet date.

Exchange differences relating to long term foreign currency monetary items, to the extent they are used for financing the acquisition of fixed assets are added to or subtracted from the cost of such fixed.

In case of forward exchange contracts, the premium or discount arising at the inception of such contracts is amortised as income or expense over the life of the contract. Further, exchange difference on such contracts i.e. difference between the exchange rate at the reporting/settlement date and the exchange rate on the date of inception of contract/the last reporting date, is recognized as income/ expense for the year except that the exchange differences, including premium or discount on forward exchange contracts, arising till the commissioning of fixed assets, relating to borrowed funds and liabilities in foreign currency for the acquisition of the fixed assets are adjusted to the cost of fixed assets.

xvi) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs include interest, amortisation of ancillary costs incurred and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost. Costs in connection with the borrowing of funds to the extent not directly related to the acquisition of qualifying assets are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss over the tenure of the loan. Borrowing costs, allocated to and utilised for qualifying assets, pertaining to the period from commencement of activities relating to construction / development of the qualifying asset upto the date of capitalisation of such asset is added to the cost of

the assets. Capitalisation of borrowing costs is suspended and charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss during extended periods when active / continuous development on the qualifying assets is interrupted.

xvii) Government grants

Government grants related to revenue are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss over the years necessary to match them with the related costs.

Government grants related to depreciable fixed assets are recognized in the Statement of Profit and Loss over the useful life of the asset to which they relate.

xviii) Taxation

Provision for current taxation is ascertained on the basis of assessable profits computed in accordance with the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Deferred tax is recognized, subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable incomes and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period. Deferred tax assets are recognized on unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses based on virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred

tax assets can be realized. (Refer note 25)

xix) Securities issue expenses

Securities issue expenses (net of tax) are adjusted from the securities premium account. This is in accordance with section 78 of the Companies Act, 1956.

xx) Premium payable on redemption of securities

Premium payable on redemption of securities issued for financing capital project up to the date of commissioning of such projects is included in cost thereof. Subsequent to the date of commissioning of such project, premium payable on redemption of securities (net of tax) is adjusted from securities premium account. This is in accordance with section 78 of the Companies Act, 1956.

xxi) Accounting for Employee Share Based Payments

Measurement and disclosure of the employee share based payment plans is done in accordance with the Guidance note on Accounting for Employee Share - Based Payments, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The Company measures compensation cost relating to employee stock options using the intrinsic value method. Compensation expense is amortized on straight line basis over the vesting period of stock option.

Note:

1 Nil (previous year 32,00,000) 8% Cumulative Redeemable Preference shares (CRPS) of Rs 100 each issued and allotted to specified promoters and selective investors on March 26, 2013 as fully paid- up in exchange of the equity shares held in the share capital of Uniworld Sugars Private Limited. The CRPS shall carry a fixed cumulative dividend coupon rate of 8% and shall be redeemed on the expiry of 12 years from the date of allotment.

2 Nil (previous year 6,57,500) equity shares of Rs. 10 each were issued and allotted during the period as fully paid-up at an exercise price of Rs. 46 (including premium of Rs. 36) per equity share on conversion of Nil (previous year 6,57,500) equity warrants issued and allotted to specific promoters covered under section 301 of the Companies Act,1956 on preferential basis.

3 Under Simbhaoli Sugars Limited - Employee Stock Option Scheme 2007, the Company has granted :

'' a) 81,300 options on May 18, 2009 exercisable over a period of three years after vesting on May 18, 2010 at an exercise price of Rs. 39 (including premium of Rs. 29) per option and Nil (previous year 65,800) options are outstanding at the year end. b) 5,16,500 options on August 10, 2009 exercisable in three tranches over a period of three years after vesting on August 10, 2010 at an exercise price of Rs. 49 (including premium of Rs. 39) per option and Nil (previous year 4,41,770) options are outstanding at the year end.

Note: No options were exercised during the vesting period therefore balance options have lapsed and have been transferred to the Statement of Profit and Loss during the current year.

(1) - Rs. 37.42 lacs (previous year Rs. 57.05 lacs) transferred to Statement of Profit and Loss. - Rs. Nil (previous year Rs. 27.96 lacs) transferred on sale of fixed assets.

(2) Rs. Nil (previous year Rs. 75.09 lacs) transferred on sale of fixed assets.

(3) Received during the year.

(4) Transferred to Statement of Profit and Loss.

(5) Transferred on account of lapse of share warrants.

(6) Rs. Nil (previous year Rs. 236.70 lacs) received on allotment of equity shares.

(7) Rs. 1.84 lacs (previous year Rs. 0.94 lacs) received during the year.

(8) Rs. 0.48 lacs (previous year Rs. Nil) disbursed during the year.

(9) Refer note 2 (xxi) and foot note 3 of note 3.1.

** First pari passu charge on pledge of 86,95,900 (previous year 86,95,900) equity shares of the Company in favour of bankers of Simbhaoli Spirits Limited. # First pari passu charge on pledge of 19,29,655 (previous year Nil) equity shares of the Company in favour of bankers of Simbhaoli Power Private Limited. @ First pari passu charge on pledge of 2,74,56,690 (previous year 2,69,93,950) equity shares of the Company in favour of bankers of Uniworld Sugars Private Limited .

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Mar 31, 2013

I) Accounting convention

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP) to comply with the Accounting Standards notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (as amended) and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 1956. The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention method as modified to include the revaluation / business valuation of certain fixed assets as indicated in (iii) below. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are consistent with those followed in the previous period.

ii) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements requires the management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported balances of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to the contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Example of such estimates include provisions for doubtful debts, future obligations under employee retirement benefit plans, provision for income taxes and the useful lives of fixed assets. Contingencies are recorded when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Actual results could differ from such estimates.

iii) Fixed assets

Fixed assets [other than certain fixed assets of Simbhaoli Sugar Division where cost has been modified based on revaluation of assets / business valuation thereof as determined by the valuer] are valued at cost.

Cost is inclusive of freight, duties, taxes, other incidental expenses and, in case of capital projects, financing cost relating to borrowed funds attributable to construction or acquisition of fixed assets, up to the date of their commissioning.

iv) Capital work-in-progress

Projects under which tangible fixed assets are not yet ready for their intended use are carried at cost, comprising direct cost, related incidental expenses and attributable interest.

v) Impairment

At each Balance Sheet date, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its fixed assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of impairment loss. Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset''s net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows expected from the continuing use of the asset and from its disposal are discounted to their present value using an appropriate discount rate that reflects the current market assessments of time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

vi) Depreciation/ Amortisation

A. In respect of fixed assets of Simbhaoli Sugar Division, where costs have been modified based on revaluation/business valuation, depreciation is provided on the straight line method at the rates applicable to the balance useful life of the relevant assets as estimated by the valuer or at the rates and in the manner specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, whichever is higher.

B. In respect of other assets, the depreciation is provided by applying the following method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 :

Buildings (other than - Written down value method Chilwaria Sugar Division)

Buildings (Chilwaria - Straight line method Sugar Division)

Plant and machinery - Straight line method (other than electric installations, typewriters and office equipment)

Railway siding/electric - Written down value method installations/ typewriters and office equipment/ furniture and fixtures/ motor lorries and vehicles

C. Software is amortized over its economic useful life of 10 years on straight line method.

D. Fixed assets costing up to Rs. 5,000 are fully depreciated in the year of acquisition.

E. In respect of buildings and other revalued assets, an amount equivalent to the additional charge for depreciation arising due to revaluation is transferred from the revaluation reserve to the statement of profit and loss.

vii) Leases

Where the Company as a lessor leased assets under finance leases, such amounts are recognised as receivables at an amount equal to the net investment in the lease and the finance income is recognised based on a constant rate of return on the outstanding net investment.

Lease arrangements where the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset substantially vest with the lessor are recognised as operating leases. Lease rentals under operating leases are recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss on a straight-line basis.

viii) Investments -

Long term investments are stated at cost as reduced by permanent diminution in value, if any.

ix) Inventories

Stores, spare parts and tools and appliances are valued at cost or under. Stock-in-trade is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The bases of determining cost for different categories of inventory are as follows:

Stores and spare parts - Monthly weighted average. Raw materials - First in first out (FIFO)

Process stocks/finished - FIFO material cost plus goods appropriate share of labour and manufacturing overheads. By products - At estimated realizable value

x) Cash and cash equivalent

Cash comprises of cash on hand and term / demand deposits with banks. Cash equivalents are short-term balances (with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition), highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.

xi) State excise duty

The state excise duty payable on finished goods is accounted for on the clearance of goods from the factory premises or bonded warehouses. The amount of state excise duty payable on alcohol not cleared from the factory premises and bonded warehouses as at the year/ period end is not determinable as it varies according to the places to which the goods will be dispatched. However, non provision of this liability does not affect the profit/loss of the year/ period.

xii) Employee benefits

Company''s contribution paid/payable during the year/ period to provident fund and superannuation fund is recognised in the statement of profit and loss. Provision for gratuity and compensated absences determined on an actuarial basis at the end of the year/ period are charged to revenue each period/ year.

xiii) Research and development expenditure

The revenue expenditure on research and development is charged as expenditure in the year/ period in which it is incurred, under the respective revenue heads. Expenditure which results in the creation of capital assets is treated in the same manner as expenditure on fixed assets.

xiv) Revenue recognition

Sales are recognized on transfer of the significant risk and rewards of ownership of the goods to the buyer and stated net of sales tax but inclusive of excise duty. Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis

xv) Foreign Currency Transactions and Forward contracts

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded on initial recognition at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction.

Monetary items (i.e. receivables, payables, loans etc.) denominated in foreign currency are reported using the closing exchange rate on each balance sheet date.

Exchange differences relating to long term foreign currency monetary items, to the extent they are used for financing the acquisition of fixed assets are added to or subtracted from the cost of such fixed assets and the balance accumulated in ''Foreign Currency Monetary Item Translation Difference Account'' and amortised over the balance term of the long term monetary items.

In case of forward exchange contracts, the premium or discount arising at the inception of such contracts is amortised as income or expense over the life of the contract. Further, exchange difference on such contracts i.e. difference between the exchange rate at the reporting/settlement date and the exchange rate on the date of inception of contract/the last reporting date, is recognized as income/ expense for the year/ period except that the exchange differences, including premium or discount on forward exchange contracts, arising till the commissioning of fixed assets, relating to borrowed funds and liabilities in foreign currency for the acquisition of the fixed assets are adjusted to the cost of fixed assets.

xvi) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs include interest, amortisation of ancillary costs incurred and exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost. Costs in connection with the borrowing of funds to the extent not directly related to the acquisition of qualifying assets are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss over the tenure of the loan. Borrowing costs, allocated to and utilised for qualifying assets, pertaining to the period from commencement of activities relating to construction / development of the qualifying asset upto the date of capitalisation of such asset is added to the cost of the assets. Capitalisation of borrowing costs is suspended and charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss during extended periods when active / continuous development on the qualifying assets is interrupted.

xvii) Government grants

Government grants related to revenue are recognized in the statement of profit and loss over the years necessary to match them with the related costs.

Government grants related to depreciable fixed assets are recognized in the statement of profit and loss over the useful life of the asset to which they relate.

xviii) Taxation

Provision for current taxation is ascertained on the basis of assessable profits computed in accordance with the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Deferred tax is recognized, subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable incomes and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period. Deferred tax assets are recognized on unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses based on virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. (Refer note 26)

xix) Securities issue expenses

Securities issue expenses (net of tax) are adjusted from the securities premium account. This is in accordance with section 78 of the Companies Act, 1956.

xx) Premium payable on redemption of securities

Premium payable on redemption of securities issued for financing capital project up to the date of commissioning of such projects is included in cost thereof. Subsequent to the date of commissioning of such project, premium payable on redemption of securities (net of tax) is adjusted from securities premium account. This is in accordance with section 78 of the Companies Act, 1956.

xxi) Accounting for Employee Share Based Payments

Measurement and disclosure of the employee share based payment plans is done in accordance with the Guidance note on Accounting for Employee Share - Based Payments, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The Company measures compensation cost relating to employee stock options using the intrinsic value method. Compensation expense is amortized on straight line basis over the vesting period of stock option.

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Mar 31, 2012

I) Accounting convention

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention as modified to include the revaluation/business valuation of certain fixed assets as indicated in (iii) below. These statements have been prepared in accordance with the Accounting Standards and relevant presentational requirements of the Companies Act, 1956.

ii) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements requires the management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported balances of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to the contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Example of such estimates include provisions for doubtful debts, future obligations under employee retirement benefit plans, provision for income taxes and the useful lives of fixed assets. Contingencies are recorded when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Actual results could differ from such estimates.

iii) Fixed assets

Fixed assets [other than certain fixed assets of Simbhaoli Sugar Division and former Simbhaoli Distillery Division where cost has been modified based on revaluation/ business valuation thereof as determined by the valuer] are valued at cost.

Cost is inclusive of freight, duties, taxes, other incidental expenses and, in case of capital projects, financing cost relating to borrowed funds attributable to construction or acquisition of fixed assets, up to the date of their commissioning.

iv) Impairment

At each Balance Sheet date, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its fixed assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of impairment loss. Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows expected from the continuing use of the asset and from its disposal are discounted to their present value using an appropriate discount rate that reflects the current market assessments of time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

v) Depreciation/Amortisation

A. In respect of fixed assets of Simbhaoli Sugar Division and former Simbhaoli Distillery Division, where costs have been modified based on revaluation/business valuation, depreciation is provided on the straight line method at the rates applicable to the balance useful life of the relevant assets as estimated by the valuer or at the rates and in the manner specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, whichever is higher.

B. In respect of other assets, the depreciation is provided by applying the following method at the

C. Software is amortised on over its economic useful life of 10 years on straight line method.

D. Fixed assets costing up to Rs. 5,000 are fully depreciated in the year of acquisition.

E. In respect of buildings and other revalued assets, an amount equivalent to the additional charge for depreciation arising due to revaluation is transferred from the revaluation reserve to the profit and loss account.

vi) Investments

Long term investments are stated at cost as reduced by permanent diminution in value, if any.

vii) Inventories

Stores, spare parts and tools and appliances are valued at cost or under. Stock-in-trade is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The basis of determining cost for different categories of inventory are as follows:

viii) State excise duty

The state excise duty payable on finished goods is accounted for on the clearance of goods from the factory premises or bonded warehouses. The amount of state excise duty payable on potable alcohol not cleared from the factory premises and bonded warehouses as at the period/year end is not determinable as it varies according to the places to which the goods will be dispatched. However, non-provision of this liability does not affect the profit/loss of the period/year.

ix) Employee benefits

Company's contribution paid/payable during the period/ year to provident fund and superannuation fund are recognised in the profit and loss account. Provision for gratuity and compensated absences determined on an actuarial basis at the end of the period/year are charged to revenue each period/year.

x) Research and development expenditure

The revenue expenditure on research and development is charged as expenditure in the period/year in which it is incurred, under the respective revenue heads. Expenditure which results in the creation of capital assets is treated in the same manner as expenditure on fixed assets.

xi) Revenue recognition

Sales are recognized on transfer of the significant risk and rewards of ownership of the goods to the buyer and stated at net of sales tax but inclusive of excise duty. Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis.

xii) Foreign Currency Transactions and Forward contracts

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded on initial recognition at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction.

Monetary items (i.e. receivables, payables, loans etc.) denominated in foreign currency are reported using the closing exchange rate on each balance sheet date.

Exchange differences relating to long term foreign currency monetary items, to the extent they are used for financing the acquisition of fixed assets are added to or subtracted from the cost of such fixed assets and the balance accumulated in 'Foreign Currency Monetary Item Translation Difference Account' and amortised over the balance term of the long term monetary items.

In case of forward exchange contracts, the premium or discount arising at the inception of such contracts is amortised as income or expense over the life of the contract. Further, exchange difference on such contracts i.e. difference between the exchange rate at the reporting/settlement date and the exchange rate on the date of inception of contract/the last reporting date, is recognized as income/expense for the period/year except that the exchange differences, including premium or discount on forward exchange contracts, arising till the commissioning of fixed assets, relating to borrowed funds and liabilities in foreign currency for the acquisition of the fixed assets are adjusted to the cost of fixed assets.

xiii) Government grants

Government grants related to revenue are recognized in the profit and loss account over the years necessary to match them with the related costs.

Government grants related to depreciable fixed assets are recognized in the profit and loss account over the useful life of the asset to which they relate.

xiv) Taxation

The provision for taxation for the period comprises the residual tax liability for the assessment year 2011-12 relevant to the period October 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 and the liability which has accrued on the profit for the year April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012, under the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Deferred tax is recognized, subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable incomes and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period. Deferred tax assets are recognized on unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses based on virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. (Refer note 25) xv) Securities issue expenses Securities issue expenses (net of tax) are adjusted from the securities premium account. This is in accordance with section 78 of the Companies Act, 1956.

xvi) Premium payable on redemption of securities

Premium payable on redemption of securities issued for financing capital project up to the date of commissioning of such projects is included in cost thereof. Subsequent to the date of commissioning of such project, premium payable on redemption of securities (net of tax) is adjusted from securities premium account. This is in accordance with section 78 of the Companies Act, 1956.

xvii) Accounting for Employee Share Based Payments

Measurement and disclosure of the employee share based payment plans is done in accordance with the guidance note on Accounting for Employee Share - Based Payments, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The Company measures compensation cost relating to employee stock options using the intrinsic value method. Compensation expense is amortized on straight line basis over the vesting period of stock option.

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Sep 30, 2010

I) Accounting convention

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention as modified to include the revaluation/ business valuation of certain fixed assets as indicated in (iii) below. These statements have been prepared in accordance with the applicable mandatory Accounting Standards and relevant presentational requirements of the Companies Act, 1956.

ii) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements requires the management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported balances of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to the contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Example of such estimates include provisions for doubtful debts, future obligations under employee retirement benefit plans, provision for income taxes and the useful lives of fixed assets. Contingencies are recorded when it is probable that a liability will be incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Actual results could differ from such estimates.

iii) Fixed assets

Fixed assets [other than certain fixed assets of Simbhaoli Sugar Division and Simbhaoli Distillery Division where cost has been modified based on revaluation/business valuation thereof as determined by the valuer] are valued at cost.

Cost is inclusive of freight, duties, taxes, other incidental expenses and, in case of capital projects, financing cost relating to borrowed funds attributable to construction or acquisition of fixed assets, up to the date of their commissioning.

iv) Impairment

At each Balance Sheet date, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its fixed assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of impairment loss. Recoverable amount is the higher of an assets net selling price and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows expected from the continuing use of the asset and from its disposal are discounted to their present value using a prediscount rate that reflects the current market assessments of time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

v) Depreciation

A. In respect of fixed assets of Simbhaoli Sugar Division and Simbhaoli Distillery Division, where costs have been modified based on revaluation/business valuation, depreciation is provided on the straight line method at the rates applicable to the balance useful life of the relevant assets as estimated by the valuer or at the rates and in the manner specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956, whichever is higher.

B. In respect of other assets, the depreciation is provided by applying the following method at the rates specified in Schedule XIV to the Companies Act, 1956 :

- Buildings (Other than Simbhaoli - Written down value method Distillery Division and Chilwaria

Sugar Division)

- Buildings(Simbhaoli Distillery - Straight line method Division and Chilwaria Sugar Division)

- Plant and machinery - Straight line method (other than electric installations, typewriters and office equipments)

- Railway siding/electric - Written down value method installations/typewriters and office equipment/furniture and fixtures/ motor lorries and vehicles

C. Fixed assets costing up to Rs. 5,000 are fully depreciated in the year of acquisition.

D. In respect of buildings and other revalued assets, an amount equivalent to the additional charge for depreciation arising due to revaluation is transferred from the revaluation reserve to the profit and loss account.

vi) Investments

Long term investments are stated at cost as reduced by permanent diminution in value, if any.

vii) Inventories

Stores, spare parts and tools and appliances are valued at cost or under. Stock-in-trade is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The bases of determining cost for different categories of inventory are as follows:

Stores and spare parts - Monthly weighted average

Raw materials - First in first out (FIFO)

Process stocks/finished - FIFO material cost plus goods appropriate share of labour and manufacturing overheads

viii)State excise duty

The state excise duty payable on finished goods is accounted for on the clearance of goods from the factory premises or bonded warehouses. The amount of state excise duty payable on potable alcohol not cleared from the factory premises and bonded warehouses as at the year end is not determinable as it varies according to the places to which the goods will be dispatched. However, non-provision of this liability does not affect the profit/loss of the year.

ix) Employee benefits

Companys contribution paid/payable during the year to provident fund and superannuation fund are recognised in the profit and loss account. Provision for gratuity and compensated absences determined on an actuarial basis at the end of the year are charged to revenue each year.

x) Research and development expenditure

The revenue expenditure on research and development is charged as expenditure in the year in which it is incurred, under the respective revenue heads. Expenditure which results in the creation of capital assets is treated in the same manner as expenditure on a fixed assets.

xi) Revenue recognition

Sales are recognized on transfer of the significant risk and rewards of ownership of the goods to the buyer and stated at net of sales tax but inclusive of excise duty. Interest income is recognized on time proportion basis.

xii) Foreign Currency Transactions and Forward contracts

Transactions in foreign currency are recorded on initial recognition at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction.

Monetary items (i.e. receivables, payables, loans etc.) denominated in foreign currency are reported using the closing exchange rate on each balance sheet date.

Exchange differences relating to long term foreign currency monetary items, to the extent they are used for financing the acquisition of fixed assets are added to or subtracted from the cost of such fixed assets and the balance accumulated in Foreign Currency Monetary Item Translation Difference Account and amortised over the balance term of the long term monetary item or 31st March, 2011 whichever is earlier (Refer note 19).

In case of forward exchange contracts, the premium or discount arising at the inception of such contracts is amortised as income or expense over the life of the contract. Further, exchange difference on such contracts i.e. difference between the exchange rate at the reporting/ settlement date and the exchange rate on the date of inception of contract/the last reporting date, is recognized as income/ expense for the year except that the exchange differences, including premium or discount on forward exchange contracts, arising till the commissioning of fixed assets, relating to borrowed funds and liabilities in foreign currency for the acquisition of the fixed assets are adjusted to the cost of fixed assets.

xiii)Government grants

Government grants related to revenue are recognized in the profit and loss account over the years necessary to match them with the related costs.

Government grants related to depreciable fixed assets are recognized in the profit and loss account over the useful life of the asset to which they relate.

xiv)Taxation

The provision for taxation for the period comprises the residual tax liability for the assessment year 2010-11 relevant to the period October 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010 and the liability which has accrued on the profit for the period April 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010, under the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Deferred tax is recognized, subject to the consideration of prudence, on timing differences, being the difference between taxable incomes and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent period. Deferred tax assets are recognized on unabsorbed depreciation and carry forward of losses based on virtual certainty that sufficient future taxable income will be available against which such deferred tax assets can be realized. (Refer note 20)

xv) Securities issue expenses

Securities issue expenses (net of tax) are adjusted from the securities premium account. This is in accordance with section 78 of the Companies Act, 1956.

xvi)Premium payable on redemption of securities

Premium payable on redemption of securities issued for financing capital project up to the date of commissioning of such projects is included in cost thereof. Subsequent to the date of commissioning of such project, premium payable on redemption of securities (net of tax) is adjusted from securities premium account. This is in accordance with section 78 of the Companies Act, 1956.

xvii)Accounting for Employee Share Based Payments

Measurement and disclosure of the employee share based payment plans is done in accordance with the guidance note on Accounting for Employee Share - Based Payments, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). The Company measures compensation cost relating to employee stock options using the intrinsic value method. Compensation expense is amortized on straight line basis over the vesting period of stock option.