SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (i) Background The Company is promoted by Shri Gordhan P. Tanwani and is in the business of Film Production, Distribution, TV Serial Production, trading of Intellectual Property Rights and Post Production Activities. The Registered Office of the Company is at 3A, Valecha Chambers, New Link Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai -400053 (ii) (a) Basis of brparation The Financial Statements have been brpared to comply in all material respects with the Accounting Standards brscribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013("the Act") read with rule 7 of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013. The Financial statements are brpared under historical cost convention on an accrual basis of accounting in accordance except where impairment is made The Accounting policies have been consistently applied by the Company and are consistent with those used in the brvious year. (b) Use of estimates The Preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Policies) requires that the Management of the Company makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the result of operations during the reporting period. Although these estimates are based upon management's best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results could differ from these estimates. (iii) Revenue Recognition a. Revenue from Post Production activities is based on machine hours spent and is net of service tax. b. Revenue from trading in satellite rights is recognized on its sales or on exploitation contract. c. Revenue is recognized to the extent it is probable that the economic benefit will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. d. The Company deals in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of films; in case of sale of IPR of films/ receipts/ income (including interest on advance payments made) to the Company are subject to certain conditions, eventualities and uncertainties. e. The receipts/ income (including interest on advance payments made) are deemed to accrue as and when events take place or conditions are fulfilled or uncertainties are removed. Accordingly such income (including interest on advance payment made) is accounted only after the events take place or conditions are fulfilled or uncertainties are removed. This is in accordance with Accounting Standard in respect of recognition of revenue and prudential norms. f. In respect of Cinematic & Television content produced / acquired, income is recognized on the following basis : i. In respect of Cinematic & Television content, which is not complete i.e. under production, no income is recognized. ii. In respect of Cinematic & Television content, which is complete but not released, income is recognized as - so much of the estimated income on release as bears to the whole of the estimated income in the same proportion as the actual recoveries / realizations / confirmed contracts bears to the total expected realization. iii. In respect of Cinematic content completed and released during the year, income is recognized on release / delivery of release prints except income, if any, already recognized as per clause f (ii). iv. In respect of Cinematic content, which is complete but not released, income from streams other than theatrical release is recognized on the basis of contracts / deal memo and delivery of Digi Betas. (iv) Fixed Assets Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated debrciation/ amortization and impairment losses if any. Cost comprises of purchase price, allocated br - operative costs and any attributable cost of bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use. (v) Debrciation a. Debrciation on fixed assets is provided on Straight Line Method at the rate brscribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013 over the estimated useful life as estimated by the Management. b. Debrciation is charged on a pro - rata basis for assets purchased/ sold during the year (from the date on which it is 'Put to Use'). c. Debrciation on impaired assets is provided by adjusting the debrciation charge in the remaining periods so as to allocate the revised carrying amount of the asset over its remaining useful life. The recoverable amount is measured at the higher of the net selling price and value in use; determined by brsent value of estimated cash flows. (vi) Impairment The carrying amount of assets are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date if there is any indication of impairment based on internal / external factors. An impairment loss is recognized wherever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is greater of asset's net selling price and value in use. In assessing the value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to the brsent value at the weighted average cost of capital. Previously recognized impairment loss is further provided or reversed depending on changes in circumstances. (vii) Inventories a. Consumables Consumables are valued at lower of cost and market value. b. Intellectual Property Rights (Copy Rights) IPR of films are valued at lower of cost or net realizable value as certified by the Management. c. Under Production Films / Television Serials Cost of films are valued at actual cost incurred/ accrued which includes amount paid, bills settled and advance paid for which the bills are awaited. In case of films which are released during the year, the realization from the sale of rights are reduced from the cost of production and the balance cost if any, is carried forward till the time the negative rights of the films are not exploited. The excess or deficit of the cost of production after exploitation of "negative" rights will be treated as profit or loss in the profit & loss a/c as the case may be. Inventory of Television Serials is valued at actual cost. The cost of content is amortised in the ratio of current revenue to expected total revenue. At the end of each accounting period, balance unamortized cost is compared with the net expected revenue. If net expected revenue is less than the unamortized cost, the same is written down to net expected revenue. The Company is engaged in business of production of films wherein the expected operating cycle for production is in the range of 18 to 24 months. Accordingly Inventory (under production films) / Advances / Assets / Liabilities relating to film production are classified as Current Assets / Liabilities. (viii)Taxation a. Current tax: Provision for current tax( Income Tax and Wealth Tax) for the year has been made after considering deduction / allowances / claims admissible to the Company under the Income Tax Act, 1961. b. Deferred Tax: (i) Deferred tax is recognized on timing differences; being difference between taxable income and accounting income that originate in one period and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods. (ii) It is measured based on the tax rates and the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the Balance sheet date. (ii) Deferred tax assets arising from temporary timing differences are recognized to the extent there is reasonable certainty that the assets can be realized in future. (iv) Deferred tax assets in respect of unabsorbed debrciation and carry forward of losses are recognized if there is virtual certainty that there will be sufficient future taxable income available to realize such losses. (ix) Borrowing Cost: Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying assets or production of films are capitalized as a part of cost of such assets. A qualifying asset is one that necessarily takes substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use. All other borrowing costs are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which they are incurred. (x) Foreign Currency Transactions a. Transactions in Foreign Currency are recorded at the rate brvailing on the date when the amount is received or remitted. b. Foreign currency assets and liabilities are converted into rupee at the exchange rate brvailing on the balance sheet date; gains/ losses are reflected in the profit and loss account. c. Exchange difference on account of acquisition of fixed assets is adjusted to carrying cost of fixed assets. (xi) Investments Investments are considered as long term and are accordingly stated at cost less provision, if any, for permanent diminution in value of such investments. (xii) Employee Benefits a. Defined Contribution Plan: Contributions to Provident Fund and ESIC are recognized / provided as expense in the Profit and Loss Account, on accrual basis. b. Defined Benefit Plan and Other Long Term Benefits: Retirement benefits in form of gratuity and other long term benefits in form of leave encashment are determined on the basis of actuarial valuation. Actuarial gains / losses are recognized immediately in the Profit and Loss Account. c. Short term compensated absences are provided based on past experience of leave availed. (xiii) Cash and Cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of Cash Flow Statement comprise cash at bank including Fixed Deposits, cash in hand and cash at film sets. (xiv) Contingencies / Provisions A provision is recognized when an enterprise has a brsent obligation as a result of past event; it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefit will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made. Provisions are not discounted to its brsent value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the obligation at the Balance Sheet date. These are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimates. A contingent liability is disclosed, unless the possibility of an outflow of resources embodying the economic benefit is remote. (xv) Earnings per share Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the year attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. (xvi) Service Tax Service Tax liability is accounted on accrual basis. The Company is accounting liability for service tax arising under reverse charge mechanism for various services availed by the Company, at the time of booking of relevant expenditure. Credit for input service tax is claimed as per appropriate laws, rules and regulations. 2. Previous year's figures have been regrouped/ rearranged wherever considered necessary. 0. The Notes referred to above form an integral part of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account. As per our Report of even date For Prakkash Muni & Associates Chartered Accountants Firm Registration No 111792 W For and on behalf of the Board of Directors Prakkash R. Muni Partner Membership No 30544 Gordhan P. Tanwani Chairman & Managing Director Sanjiv L. Hinduja Director Malavika A. Acharya Director Santosh A. Shah Director N.H.Mankad Company Secretary L.M.Sawant C. F. O. Place : Mumbai Date : 13th May, 2015 |