7. PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT LIABILITIES & CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
7.1 Provisions
7.1.1. Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal orconstructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resourcesembodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliableestimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
7.1.2 When the Company expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed,reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset, but only when the reimbursementis virtually certain. The expense relating to a provision is presented in the statementof profit and loss net of any reimbursement.
7.1.3 If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using acurrent pre-tax rate that reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of timeis recognised as a finance cost.
7.1.4 Decommissioning Liability
Decommissioning costs are provided at the present value of expected costs tosettle the obligation using estimated cash flows and are recognised as part of thecost of the particular asset. The cash flows are discounted at a current pre-taxrate that reflects the risks specific to the decommissioning liability. The unwindingof the discount is expensed as incurred and recognised in the statement of profitand loss as a finance cost. The estimated future costs of decommissioning arereviewed annually and adjusted as appropriate. Changes in the estimated futurecosts or in the discount rate applied are added to or deducted from the cost of theasset.
7.2 Contingent Liabilities
7.2.1 Show-cause Notices issued by various Government Authorities are not consideredas Obligation.
7.2.2 When the demand notices are raised against such show cause notices and aredisputed by the Company, these are classified as disputed obligations.
7.2.3 The treatment in respect of disputed obligations are as under:
a) a provision is recognized in respect of present obligations where the outflow ofresources is probable;
b) all other cases are disclosed as contingent liabilities unless the possibility of outflowof resources is remote.
7.3 Capital Commitments
Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account areconsidered for disclosure.
8. REVENUE RECOGNITION
8.1 CMRL is in the business of manufacture of Synthetic Rutile, Ferric Chloride, FerrousChloride, Iron Hydroxide (Cemox), Recovered Ti02, Recovered Upgraded ilmeniteand Rutoweld.
Revenue is recognised when control of goods and services are transferred to thecustomer at an amount that reflects the consideration which the Company expectsto be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue is measuredbased on the consideration specified in a contract with a customer and excludesamounts collected on behalf of third parties. The Company is the principle in itsrevenue arrangements since it controls the goods or service before transferringto the customer.
The Company considers whether there are other promises in the contract which areseparate performance obligations to which apportion of the transaction price needsto be allocated. In determining the transaction price for the Sale of products, theCompany considers the effects of variable consideration, the existence of significantfinancing components, non cash consideration and consideration payable to thecustomer, if any.
Revenue from sale of products are recognised at appoint in time, generally upondelivery of products .
Dividend income is recognised when the company’s right to receive dividend isestablished.
Interest income from banks is recognised on time proportionate basis . Interestincome from financial assets is recognised on effective interest rate method. Keyman insurance is recognised on receipt of amount on maturity of insurance aspayment of premium paid is debited to profit and loss account
9. TAXES ON INCOME
9.1 Current Income Tax:
Provision for current tax is made as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected tobe recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities.
9.2 Deferred Tax:
9.2.1 Deferred tax is provided using the Balance Sheet method on temporary differences
between the tax base of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts forfinancial reporting purposes at the reporting dates.
9.2.2 Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences.
9.2.3 Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, thecarry forward of unused tax credits and any unused tax losses. Deferred tax assetis recognised to the extend it is probable that taxable profit will be available againstwhich deductible temporary differences and carry forward of unused tax differencesand unused tax losses can be utilised.
9.2.4. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured based on tax rates ( and taxlaws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.
9.2.5 The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each reportingdate and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxableprofits will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to beutilised.
9.2.6 Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outsideprofit or loss (either in OCI or equity)
10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
10.1 Short term benefits:
Short term benefits are accounted for in the period during which the services havebeen rendered.
10.2 Post -employment benefits and other long term employee benefits:
(i) Defined contribution plans: The costs of the benefits are recognised as expense/CWIP when the employees have rendered services entitling them to the benefits.
(ii) Compensated absences: Such costs which are not expected to occur within 12months are recognised as actuarially determined liability at the present value ofthe defined benefit obligation at the date of each financial statement.
(iii) Defined Benefit Plans:The cost of providing benefits are determined using theprojected unit credit method of actuarial valuations made at the date of eachfinancial statement..
10.3 Remeasurements
Remeasurements, comprising of Actuarial gains and losses are recognised in OtherComprehensive income in the period in which they occur and are not reclassifiedto profit and loss in subsequent periods.
Past service costs are recognised in profit or loss on the earlier of:
? The date of the plan amendment or curtailment, and
? The date that the Company recognises related restructuring costs
11.2 An asset is treated as current when it is:
* Expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operatingcycle or is held for trading
* Expected to be realised within twelve months after the reporting period, or
* Cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settlea liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.
All other assets are classified as non- current.
11.2 A Liability is current when:
* It is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period, or
* There is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at leasttwelve months after the reporting date.
All other liabilities are classified as non current12.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:
12.1 Financial Assets
Initial recognition and measurement
All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus, in the case of financialassets not recorded at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that areattributable to the acquisition of the financial asset.
Subsequent measurement
For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified in fourcategories:
o Financial Assets at amortised cost
o Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)o Equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)o Financial assets and derivatives at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
12.1.1 Financial Assets at amortised cost
A financial asset is measured at the amortised cost if both the following conditionsare met:
a) The asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets forcollecting contractual cash flows,and
b) Contractual terms of the asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows thatare solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI) on the principal amountoutstanding.
After initial measurement, such financial assets are subsequently measured atamortised cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Amortised cost iscalculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and
fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is includedin finance income in the profit or loss. The losses arising from impairment arerecognised in the profit or loss. This category generally applies to trade and otherreceivables.
12.1.2Debt instrument at FVTOCI
A ‘debt instrument’ is classified as at the FVTOCI if both of the following criteriaare met:
a) The objective of the business model is achieved both by collecting contractualcash flows and selling the financial assets, and
b) The asset’s contractual cash flows represent SPPI.
Debt instruments included within the FVTOCI category are measured initially aswell as at each reporting date at fair value. Fair value movements are recognized inthe other comprehensive income (OCI). However, the company recognizes interestincome, impairment losses & reversals and foreign exchange gain or loss in theP&L. On derecognition of the asset, cumulative gain or loss previously recognisedin OCI is reclassified from the equity to P&L. Interest earned whilst holding FVTOCIdebt instrument is reported as interest income using the EIR method.12.1.3Equity investments at FVTOCI
All equity investments in scope of Ind AS 109 are measured at fair value. Thecompany has made an irrevocable election to present subsequent changes in thefair value in other comprehensive income, excluding dividends. The classificationis made on initial recognition/transition and is irrevocable.
There is no recycling of the amounts from OCI to P&L, even on sale of investment.However, the company may transfer the cumulative gain or loss within equity.12.1.4Debt instruments and derivatives at FVTPL
FVTPL is a residual category. Any financial asset, which does not meet the criteriafor categorization as at amortized cost or as FVTOCI, is classified as at FVTPL.This category also includes derivative financial instruments entered into by thecompany that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationshipsas defined by Ind AS 109.
In addition, the company may elect to designate a debt instrument, which otherwisemeets amortized cost or FVTOCI criteria, as at FVTPL. However, such electionis allowed only if doing so reduces or eliminates a measurement or recognitioninconsistency (referred to as ‘accounting mismatch’). The company has notdesignated any debt instrument as at FVTPL.
Debt instruments included within the FVTPL category are measured at fair valuewith all changes recognized in theP&L.
12.1.5Derecognition
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a groupof similar financial assets) is primarily derecognised (i.e. removed from the balancesheet) when:
? The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired, or
? The company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or hasassumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delayto a third party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; and either (a) the company hastransferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the companyhas neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of theasset, but has transferred control of the asset.
When the company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an assetor has entered into a pass-through arrangement, it evaluates if and to what extentit has retained the risks and rewards of ownership. When it has neither transferrednor retained substantially all of the risks and rewards of the asset, nor transferredcontrol of the asset, the company continues to recognise the transferred asset tothe extent of the company’s continuing involvement. In that case, the companyalso recognises an associated liability. The transferred asset and the associatedliability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that thecompany has retained.
Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferredasset is measured at the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset and themaximum amount of consideration that the company could be required to repay.
12.1.6Impairment of financial assets
In accordance with Ind AS 109, the company applies expected credit loss (ECL)model for measurement and recognition of impairment loss on the following financialassets and credit risk exposure:
a) Financial assets that are debt instruments, and are measured at amortised coste.g., loans, debt securities, deposits, trade receivables and bank balance
b) Financial guarantee contracts which are not measured as at FVTPL
c) Lease receivables under Ind AS 17
The company follows ‘simplified approach’ for recognition of impairment lossallowance on Trade receivables that do not contain a significant financingcomponent.
The application of simplified approach does not require the Company to trackchanges in credit risk. Rather, it recognises impairment loss allowance based onlifetime ECLs at each reporting date, right from its initial recognition.
For recognition of impairment loss on other financial assets and risk exposure, thecompany determines that whether there has been a significant increase in the creditrisk since initial recognition. If credit risk has not increased significantly, 12-monthECL is used to provide for impairment loss. However, if credit risk has increasedsignificantly, lifetime ECL is used. If, in a subsequent period, credit quality of theinstrument improves such that there is no longer a significant increase in creditrisk since initial recognition, then the entity reverts to recognising impairment lossallowance based on 12-month ECL.
Lifetime ECL are the expected credit losses resulting from all possible default eventsover the expected life of a financial instrument. The 12-month ECL is a portionof the lifetime ECL which results from default events that are possible within 12months after the reporting date.
ECL is the difference between all contractual cash flows that are due to the companyin accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the entity expects toreceive (i.e., all cash shortfalls), discounted at the original EIR. When estimatingthe cash flows, an entity is required to consider:
? All contractual terms of the financial instrument (including prepayment extension,call and similar options) over the expected life of the financial instrument. However,in rare cases when the expected life of the financial instrument cannot be estimatedreliably, then the entity is required to use the remaining contractual term of thefinancial instrument
? Cash flows from the sale of collateral held or other credit enhancements that areintegral to the contractual terms
As a practical expedient, the Company uses a provision matrix to determineimpairment loss allowance on portfolio of its trade receivables. The provisionmatrix is based on its historically observed default rates over the expected lifeof the trade receivables and is adjusted for forward-looking estimates. At everyreporting date, the historical observed default rates are updated and changes inthe forward-looking estimates are analysed.
ECL impairment loss allowance (or reversal) recognized during the period isrecognized as income/ expense in the statement of profit and loss (P&L). Thebalance sheet presentation for various financial instruments is described below:
? Financial assets measured as at amortised cost: ECL is presented as an allowance,
i.e., as an integral part of the measurement of those assets in the balance sheet.The allowance reduces the net carrying amount. Until the asset meets write-offcriteria, the company does not reduce impairment allowance from the gross carryingamount.
? Financial guarantee contracts: ECL is presented as a provision in the balancesheet, i.e. as a liability.
Debt instruments measured at FVTOCI: Since financial assets are already reflectedat fair value, impairmentallowance is not further reduced from its value. Rather,ECL amount is presented as ‘accumulated impairment amount’ in the OCI
2.2 Financial liabilities
2.2.1 Initial recognition and measurement.
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fairvalue through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, payables, as appropriate.
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loansand borrowings and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs.
The Company’s financial liabilities include trade and other payables, loans andborrowings including financial guarantee contracts.
12.2.2Subsequent measurement
The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification, as describedbelow:
A. Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities heldfor trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair valuethrough profit or loss. Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if theyare incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the near term. This category alsoincludes derivative financial instruments entered into by the company that are notdesignated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships as defined by Ind AS109.
Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in the profit or loss.
B. Financial liabilities at amortised cost:
Financial liabilities that are not held for trading and are not designated at FVTPL aremeasured at amortised cost at the end of subsequent accounting periods basedon the Effective Interest Rate (EIR) method. Gains and losses are recognisedin profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the EIRamortisation process.
Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premiumon acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIRamortisation is included as finance costs in the statement of profit and loss.
This category generally applies to borrowings. The EIR amortisation has beencalculated based on the managements perception of cash outflow which is basedon expected progress of the project.
C. Financial guarantee contracts
Financial guarantee contracts issued by the Company are those contracts thatrequire a payment to be made to reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs becausethe specified debtor fails to make a payment when due in accordance with theterms of a debt instrument. Financial guarantee contracts are recognised initiallyas a liability at fair value, adjusted for transaction costs that are directly attributableto the issuance of the guarantee. Subsequently, the liability is measured at thehigher of the amount of loss allowance determined as per impairment requirementsof Ind AS 109 and the amount recognised less cumulative amortisation.12.2.3Derecognition
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability isdischarged or cancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replacedby another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms ofan existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modificationis treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a newliability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in thestatement of profit or loss.
12.2.4Offsetting of financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount is reportedin the consolidated balance sheet if there is a currently enforceable legal right tooffset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, torealise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
13. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprise cash at banks and inhand and short term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less,which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
14. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
14.1 Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer aliability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurementdate at each balance sheet date in the principal market or most advantageousmarket assuming that market participants act in their economic interest.
14.2 A fair value measurement of a non financial asset takes into account a marketparticipant’s ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highestand best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the assetin its highest and best use using techniques which are appropriate and for whichsufficient data is available.
14.3 Fair value hierarchy:
LEVEL 1: Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assetsor liabilities.
LEVEL 2: Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significantto the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable.
LEVEL 3: Others including using external valuers as required
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS
The preparation of Company’s financial statements requires management tomake judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amountsof revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and accompanying disclosures andthe disclosure of contingent liabilities. Uncertainty about these assumptions andestimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carryingamount of assets and liabilities affected in future periods. The Company continuallyevaluates these estimates and assumptions based on the most recently availableinformation. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised prospectively in thestatement of profit and loss in the period in which the estimates are revised andin any future periods attached.
3. CONTINGENCIES
The assessment of the existence and potential quantum of contingencies inherentlyinvolves the exercise of significant judgement and the use of estimates regardingthe outcome of future events.
The financial liabilities of CMRL comprise of loans and borrowings, trade and otherpayables with the main purpose of financing the Company’s activities. The financialassets of CMRL comprise of Investments, receivables,loans and advances and cashand cash equivalents CMRL is exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.This is managed by the Company’s management team under guidance of the Boardof Directors. This team ensures that the financial risk activities are governed by ap¬propriate policies and procedures and financial risks are identified, measured andmanaged in accordance with the Company’s policies and risk objectives.
The Board of Directors reviews and agrees policies for managing these risks as sum¬marised below.
a. Market Risk : Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financialinstrument will fluctuate because of change in market price and comprises of Interestrate risk, Currency risk and Other risks. Financial instruments affected by market riskincludes loans and borrowings , deposits and interest on deposits.
(i) Interest Rate Risk : Risk that the fair value of future cash flows will fluctuate due tochanges in market interest rates and primarily affects the long term debt obligationsof the Company which is based on MCLR and reset annually. As per IND AS interestis charged as per Effective Interest Method based on the IRR of the loan.
(ii) Foreign currency risk : Company has no borrowings in foreign currency.
(iii) Other Risk : The other risk factors are the unpredictable situation in the availabilityand price of ilmenite and Hydrochloric acid, the major and critical raw materials of thecompany.
The demand and volatile nature of prices of Synthetic Rutile and foreign exchangefluctuations also have an impact.
b. Credit Risk : Risk of the counter party not meeting its obligations if a customer orcounter party fails to meet its contractual obligations and arises principally from theCompany’s trade receivables and loans and advances. The carrying amounts offinancial instruments represent the maximum exposure.
The Company’s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the characteristics ofeach customer and the geography in which it operates. Credit risk is managed by creditapprovals, establishing credit limits and continuously monitoring the credit worthinessof its customers to which the Company grants credit terms in the normal course of itsbusiness.
The Company’s export sales are backed by letters of credit.
The Company monitors each loans and advance given and makes any provisionwhenever required.
Based on prior experience and assessment of current business environment, man¬agement believes there is no requirement for any credit provision and there is nosignificant concentration of credit risk.
For the purpose of Company’s capital management, capital includes share capitaland other equity with the primary objective of increasing shareholder value. TheCompany manages its capital structure in light of changes in economic conditionsand requirements of the financial covenants through a mix of debt and equity.
The Company monitors capital using the adjusted net debt to capital ratio asbelow:
1. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, ordered investigation ofCompany’s affairs u/s 212 of the Companies Act, 2013, which was challenged beforethe Hon’ble High Court of Delhi which is pending disposal. In the meanwhile, inves¬tigation agency SFIO completed investigation and filed a criminal complaint allegingviolation of Sec 447 amongst other provisions which was taken cognizance by theSpecial court without notice to the company and other proposed accused and thecognizance order was challenged for lack of notice to the company by way of a writbefore the Hon’ble High Court of Kerala which was pleased to order status quo inthe proceedings before the special court. The Company had also filed an applicationin the main Writ Petition complaining that the SFIO had filed Investigation Report/complaint even though an assurance was given by the SFIO to the Hon’ble Delhi HighCourt that the Investigation Report will not be filed pending disposal of the main WritPetition. The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi vide order dt 28.05.2025 had observed thatthe SFIO were not to proceed with the Investigation Report/complaint filed before theSpecial Court in Kerala till the main Writ Petition is disposed of.
2. ED had also registered an ECIR against the Company and its senior officials u/s50 of PMLA, 2002. As there was no allegation of the Company having committed anyscheduled offence, the Company approached Hon’ble Kerala High Court by filing aWrit Petition questioning the jurisdiction of ED and the same is pending before theCourt.
38. The figures appearing in financial statements are rounded off to the nearest ( in Lakhs.
Previous year's figures have been regrouped / reclassified wherever necessary tocorrespond with the current year's classification / disclosure.
Place : Aluva As per Annexed Report of even date
Date : 21 05 2025
K. A. SAGHESH KUMAR, B.Com, FCA, DISACHARTERED ACCOUNTANTMembership No. 211340
R.K. Garg Saran S. Kartha Mathew M. Cherian Jaya S. Kartha
Chairman Managing Director Director
Director
DIN : 00644462 DIN : 02676326 DIN : 01265695 DIN : 00666957
Anil Ananda Panicker T.P. Thomaskutty Nabiel Mathew Cherian V. Vinod Kamath
Executive Director Director Director Director
DIN : 05214837 DIN : 01473957 DIN : 03619760 DIN : 10700232
Yogindunath S. Venkitraman Anand Dr. Rabinarayan Patra Suresh Kumar P
Director Director Director CGM(Finance)
DIN : 02905727 DIN : 07446834 DIN : 00917044 & Company Secretary