1 Significant Accounting Policies: 1.1 Basis of brparation of Financial Statements: The financial statements of the Company have been brpared in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in India (Indian GAAP) to comply with the Accounting Standards brscribed under Section 133 of the Companies Act, 2013, and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 ("the 2013 Act") / Companies Act, 1956 ("the 1956 Act"), as applicable. The financial statements have been brpared on accrual basis under the historical cost convention. The accounting policies adopted in the brparation of the financial statements are consistent with those followed in the brvious year. 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 revised schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013. Based on the nature of products and the time between the acquisition of assets for processing and their realization in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has determined its operating cycle as twelve months for the purpose of current - non current classification of assets and liabilities. 1.2 Use of Estimates: The brparation of the financial statements in conformity with Indian GAAP 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 brparation 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 recognised in the periods in which the results are known/materialise. 1.3 Fixed Assets: Tangible Fixed Assets: Fixed assets are carried at cost less accumulated debrciation and impairment losses, if any. The cost of fixed assets comprises its purchase price net of any trade discounts and rebates, any import duties and other taxes (other than those subsequently recoverable from the tax authorities), any directly attributable expenditure on making the asset ready for its intended use, other incidental expenses and interest on borrowings attributable to acquisition of qualifying fixed assets up to the date the asset is ready for its intended use. They are stated at historical costs. Intangible Assets: Intangible Assets are stated at cost of acquisition less accumulated amortization and impairment losses, if any. 1.4 Debrciation on Fixed Assets: i) Debrciation on Tangible Fixed Assets is provided on original cost of Fixed Assets on straight line method at the rates and in the manner brscribed in Schedule II to the Companies Act, 2013. ii) Debrciation on additions to fixed assets during the year has been provided on prorata basis from the date of such additions. Debrciation on assets sold, discarded or demolished has been provided on pro-rata basis iii) Lease hold Land has been amortized over the primary period of the lease on straight line basis. iv) Computer software is amortized on straight line basis over a period of its estimated useful life, however not exceeding 5 years. 1.5 Impairment of Assets: An asset is treated as impaired when the carrying cost of asset exceeds its Recoverable Amount. Recoverable Amount is higher of an asset's Net selling price or its Value in Use. Value in Use is the brsent value of estimated future cash flows expected to arise from the continuing use of an asset and from its disposal at the end of its useful life. Net Selling Price is the amount obtainable from the sale of an asset in an arms length transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties, less the cost of disposal. An impairment loss is charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss in the year in which an asset is identified as impaired. 1.6 Investments: Non-current Investments are shown at cost. However, when there is a decline, other than temporary, in the value of a non-current investment, the carrying amount is reduced to recognize the decline. Current Investments are carried at lower of cost and fair value, computed category wise. Investment in shares of a Company registered outside India is stated at cost by converting at the rate of exchange brvalent at the time of acquisition thereof. 1.7 Inventories: Inventories are valued at cost and the Net Realizable Value whichever is less. Cost is determined by using the First In First Out formula. Cost comprises all costs of purchase, cost of conversion and cost incurred to bring inventories to their brsent location and condition other than those subsequently recoverable by the Company from tax authorities. 1.8 Revenue Recognition: Sales of goods: Sales are recognized on transfer of significant risks and rewards, which generally coincides with the delivery of goods to customers. Sales turnover is net of trade discounts and excludes sales tax and value added tax. Income from services: Service revenue is recognized based on contract terms and on time proportion basis as applicable and excludes service tax. 1.9 Dividend And Interest Income: Interest Income is recognized on time proportion basis taking into account the amount outstanding and the applicable interest rates. Dividend income is recognized when the right to receive the dividend is established. 1.10 Employee Benefits: Employee benefits include salary, wages, performance bonus, employee state insurance, and contribution to provident fund, family pension fund, superannuation fund, gratuity and compensated absences to eligible employees. Short term employee benefits like salary, wages, performance bonus etc. are recognized and charged to Statement of Profit and Loss when the employee renders the services. Contribution to defined schemes such as Provident Fund, Family Pension Fund, Superannuation Fund (in the case of eligible employees) and Employees' State Insurance Scheme are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss as incurred. Company's liability towards gratuity is determined by actuarial valuation carried out by the independent actuary as at each balance sheet date and is fully provided for in the Statement of Profit and Loss on the basis of aforesaid valuation. The actuarial valuation method used for measuring the liability is the Projected Unit Credit method. The liability for compensated absences is determined by actuarial valuation carried out by the independent actuary as at each balance sheet date and provided for in the Statement of Profit and Loss as incurred in the year in which services are rendered by employees. The actuarial valuation method used for measuring the liability is the Projected Unit Credit method. The actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in the Statement of Profit and Loss. 1.11 Foreign Currency Transactions: Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the exchange rate brvailing on the date of the transaction. Monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are restated at the exchange rate brvailing on the balance sheet date. Exchange differences arising on settlement of the transaction and on account of restatement of monetary items are dealt with in the Statement of Profit and Loss. Forward exchange contracts entered into to hedge the foreign currency risk and outstanding as on balance sheet date are translated at yearend exchange rates. The brmium or discount arising at the inception of such forward exchange contracts are amortized as income or expense over the life of the contract. Gains / Losses on settlement of transactions arising on cancellation/renewal of forward exchange contracts are recognized as income or expense. 1.12 Operating Lease Rentals: Assets acquired on lease where all significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Lease Rentals are charged to the Statement of Profit and Loss on straight line basis over the lease term. 1.13 Borrowing Cost: Borrowing costs that are attributable to the acquisition or construction of qualifying assets are capitalized as part of the 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. 1.14 Taxes on Income: Income Taxes are accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standard (AS 22) - Accounting for Taxes on Income, notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006. Income Tax comprises both current and deferred tax. Current tax is measured at the amount expected to be paid to the revenue authorities, using applicable tax rates and laws. The tax effect of the timing differences that result between taxable income and accounting income and are capable of reversal in one or more subsequent periods are recorded as a deferred tax asset or deferred tax liability. They are measured using the substantively enacted tax rates and tax regulations as of the Balance Sheet date. Deferred tax assets on unabsorbed debrciation and carry forward of losses are recognized only to the extent there is a virtual certainty of its realization. Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) paid in accordance with the tax laws, which gives future economic benefits in the form of adjustment to future income tax liability, is considered as an asset if there is convincing evidence that the Company will pay normal income tax. Accordingly, MAT is recognized as an asset in the Balance Sheet when it is probable that future economic benefit associated with it will flow to the Company. 1.15 Service Tax Input Credit: Service tax input credit is accounted for in the books in the period in which the underlying service is received and when there is no uncertainty in availing/utilizing the credits. 1.16 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets: Provisions involving substantial degree of estimation in measurement are recognized when there is a brsent obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that there will be an outflow of resources. Contingent Liabilities are not recognized but are disclosed in the notes. Claims in respect of which the Company is of the opinion that they are frivolous or is legally advised that they are unsustainable in law are not considered as contingent liability as the possibility of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is remote. Contingent Assets are neither recognized nor disclosed in the financial statements. 1.17 Cash and Cash Equivalents (For the Purposes of Cash Flow Statement) Cash comprises cash on hand and 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. 1.18 Cash Flow Statement: Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit / (loss) before extraordinary items and tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of non-cash nature. The cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of the Company are segregated based on the available information. 3 Segment Reporting - Basis of brparation: The Company has identified two reportable business segments (Primary Segments) viz. Liquid Terminal Division and Gas Terminal Division. Liquid Terminal Division undertakes storage & terminalling facility of Oil & Chemical products. Gas Terminal Division relates to imports, storage & distribution of Petroleum products viz. LPG, Propane etc. Segments have been identified and reported taking into account, the nature of products and services, the differing risks and returns and the internal business reporting systems. The accounting policies adopted for the segment reporting are in line with the accounting policies of the company with the following additional policies for the segment reporting: (a) Revenue and expenses have been identified to segment on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the segment. Revenue and expenses which relate to the enterprise as a whole and are not allocable to segment on a reasonable basis have been disclosed as "Other unallocable expenditure (net)". (b) Segment assets and segment liabilities rebrsent assets and liabilities in respective segments. It excludes investments, tax related assets and other assets and liabilities which cannot be allocated to a segment on a reasonable basis and hence have been disclosed as "Other unallocable assets/liabilities". (c) The Company does not have material earnings emanating from outside India. Hence, the company is considered to operate in only the domestic geographical segment 4 The details of derivative instruments and foreign currency exposures are as under: The Company uses derivative instruments (Forward Contracts) to hedge its risks associated with foreign currency fluctuations. The use of derivative instruments is governed by the Company's strategy approved by the Board of Directors, which provide principles on the use of such derivative instruments consistent with the Company's Risk Management Policy. The Company does not use derivative instruments for speculative purposes. 5 Previous year's figures have been regrouped/reclassified wherever necessary to correspond with the current year's classification/disclosure. For and on behalf of the Board of Directors Raj K. Chandaria Vice Chairman and Managing Director (DIN: 00037518) Kanwaljit S. Nagpal Director (DIN: 00012201) Murad M. Moledina Chief Financial Officer Monica T. Gandhi Dy. General Manager - Company Secretary Place : Mumbai, Date : Dated : 30th |