d) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a pastevent, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle theobligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate thatreflects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in theprovision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.
e) Tax Expenses
The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in Statement of Profit andLoss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in the comprehensive income or in equity. In whichcase, the tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or equity.
- Current tax
Current tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxationauthorities, based on tax rates and laws that are enacted or substantively enacted at the Balance sheet date.
- Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognised on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in thefinancial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit.
Deferred tax liabilities and assets are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in whichthe liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted orsubstantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. The carrying amount of Deferred tax liabilities andassets are reviewed at the end of each reporting period.
f) Revenue recognition
Revenue from sale of goods/services is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have beentransferred to the buyer, recovery of the consideration is probable, the associated cost can be estimated reliably,there is no continuing effective control or managerial involvement with the goods, and the amount of revenuecan be measured reliably.
Revenue from rendering of services is recognised when the performance of agreed contractual task has beencompleted.
Revenue from sale of goods is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, taking intoaccount contractually defined terms of payment and excluding taxes or duties collected on behalf of thegovernment.
Revenue from operations includes sale of goods, services, service tax, excise duty and adjusted for discounts(net).
Interest income
Interest income from a financial asset is recognised using effective interest rate method.
Dividends
Revenue is recognised when the Company’s right to receive the payment has been established.
g) Financial instrumentsi) Financial Assets
A. Initial recognition and measurement
All financial assets and liabilities are initially recognized at fair value. Transaction costs that are directlyattributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities, which are not at fair valuethrough profit or loss, are adjusted to the fair value on initial recognition. Purchase and sale of financial assetsare recognised using trade date accounting.
B. Subsequent measurement
a) Financial assets carried at amortised cost (AC)
A financial asset is measured at amortised cost if it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold theasset in order to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise onspecified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amountoutstanding.
b) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
A financial asset is measured at FVTOCI if it is held within a business model whose objective is achieved byboth collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and the contractual terms of the financial assetgive rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principalamount outstanding.
c) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
A financial asset which is not classified in any of the above categories are measured at FVTPL.
C. Other Equity Investments
All other equity investments are measured at fair value, with value changes recognised in Statement of Profit andLoss, except for those equity investments for which the Company has elected to present the value changes in‘Other Comprehensive Income’.
Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are recorded using theexchange rates at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency aretranslated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was measured. The gain or loss arising ontranslation of non-monetary items measured at fair value is treated in line with the recognition of the gain or losson the change in fair value of the item (i.e., translation differences on items whose fair value gain or loss isrecognised in OCI or Statement of Profit and Loss are also recognised in OCI or Statement of Profit and Loss,respectively).
D. Impairment of financial assets
In accordance with Ind AS 109, the Company uses ‘Expected Credit Loss’ (ECL) model, for evaluatingimpairment of financial assets other than those measured at fair value through profit and loss (FVTPL).
Expected credit losses are measured through a loss allowance at an amount equal to:
The 12-months expected credit losses (expected credit losses that result from those default events on the financialinstrument that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date); or
Full lifetime expected credit losses (expected credit losses that result from all possible default events over the lifeof the financial instrument)
For trade receivables Company applies ‘simplified approach’ which requires expected lifetime losses to berecognised from initial recognition of the receivables. The Company uses historical default rates to determine
impairment loss on the portfolio of trade receivables. At every reporting date these historical default rates arereviewed and changes in the forward looking estimates are analysed.
For other assets, the Company uses 12 month ECL to provide for impairment loss where there is no significantincrease in credit risk. If there is significant increase in credit risk full lifetime ECL is used.
ii) Financial liabilities
All financial liabilities are recognized at fair value and in case of loans, net of directly attributable cost. Fees ofrecurring nature are directly recognised in the Statement of Profit and Loss as finance cost.
Financial liabilities are carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method. For trade and other payablesmaturing within one year from the balance sheet date, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to theshort maturity of these instrument.
h) Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equity by theweighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the period.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the period attributable to equityshareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for the effectsof all dilutive potential equity shares.
i) Contingent liabilities
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events whose existence will be confirmed bythe occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the company or apresent obligation that is not recognized because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required tosettle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises in extremely rare cases where there is a liability that cannotbe recognized because it cannot be measured reliably. The company does not recognize a contingent liability butdiscloses its existence in the financial statements.
j) Cash and Cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the cash flow statement comprise cash at bank and in hand and short-terminvestments with an original maturity of three months or less.
k) Exceptions to retrospective application of other Ind AS
i) Estimates
An entity's estimates in accordance with Ind AS at the date of transition to Ind AS shall be consistentwith estimates made for the same date in accordance with Previous GAAP (after adjustments toreflect any difference in accounting policies), unless there is an objective evidence that thoseestimates were in error. The company has not made any changes to estimates made in accordancewith Previous GAAP.
ii) Ind AS 109- Financial Instruments (Classification and measurement of financial asset)
Classification and measurement of financial assets shall be made on the basis of facts andcircumstances that exist at the date of transition to Ind AS.
16. Gratuity and other post-employment benefit plans:
The Company has a defined benefit gratuity plan. Every employee who has completed five years or more ofservice gets a gratuity on departure at 15 days salary (last drawn salary) for each completed year of service.
The following tables summarize the components of net benefit expense recognized in the statement of profit andloss and amounts recognized in the balance sheet for the respective plans. The liability is not funded.
The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, take account of inflation, seniority,promotion and other relevant factors, such as supply and demand in the employment market.
Discontinuance Liability
Amount payable upon discontinuance of all employment is for gratuity Rs. ('000) 581.97 and for leaveencashment Rs. ('000) 28.31
17. Segmental Information:
In accordance with Accounting Standard AS-17 on 'Segmental Reporting' issued by the Institute of CharteredAccountants of India, the company is operating under one segment only, there is no other primary reportablesegment. The company is operating in domestic segment and there is no revenue from outside India.
19. Capital and other commitments
Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account and not provided for, are Rs. Nil (31March 2023: Rs. Nil)
20. Contingent liabilities
Contingent liabilities of the company as on 31st March 2024 is Rs Nil (31st March 2023: Rs Nil)
21. In the opinion of the Board of Directors, long term loans and advances and current assets, approximately ofthe value stated if realized in the ordinary course of the business. The provisions for all known liabilities haveadequately been made and are not in excess of the amounts reasonably necessary. There is no contingent liabilityother than those stated, if any.
22. Details of dues to micro and small enterprises as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMED) Act, 2006
As per the information available with the Company, no amounts are due to Micro, Small and MediumEnterprises as per MSMED Act, 2006 as at 31 March 2024 (31 March 2023: Nil).
23. a) Expenditure in foreign currency (accrual basis) - Nilb) Earnings in foreign currency (accrual basis) - Nil
24. Fair Value Measurements
‘Fair value’ is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderlytransaction between market participants at the measurement date in the principal or, in its absence, the mostadvantageous market to which the Company has access at that date. The fair value of a liability reflects its non¬performance risk. The best evidence of the fair value of a financial instrument on initial recognition is normallythe transaction price - i.e. the fair value of the consideration given or received.
i) Fair Value hierarchy of financial assets and liabilities
This section explains the judgements and estimates made in determining the fair value of the financial instrumentsthat are (a) recognised and measured fair value and (b) measured at amortised cost and for which fair values aredisclosed in the financial statements. To provide an indication about the reliability of the inputs used indetermining fair value, the company has classified its financial instruments into the three levels prescribed underthe accounting standard. An explanation of each level follows underneath the table.
The carrying value of current trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents, current loans, trade payables and otherfinancial assets and liabilities are considered to be the same as their fair values due to their short-term nature. Thefair value of financial instruments as referred to in note above have been classified into three categories dependingon the inputs used in valuation technique. The hierarchy gives highest priority to quoted prices in active marketfor identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3measurement).
The categories used are as follows:
Level-1 Hierarchy includes financial instruments measured using quoted price.
Level-2 The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined usingvaluation technique which maximise the use of observable market data and rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the instrument isincluded in Level-2.
Level -3 If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument is includedin level 3.
ii) Valuation technique used to determine fair value
Specific valuation technique used to value financial instruments include:
1) The mutual funds are valued using closing NAV available in the market.
2) Valuation technique and key input of Equity Shares - unquoted (Fair value hierarchy-3): Net asset valuebased on latest financial statements of the company.
25. Financial Risk Management
Risk management framework
The Company’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks, including market risk, credit risk and liquidityrisk. The Company’s primary risk management focus is to minimize potential adverse effects of market risk on itsfinancial performance. The Company’s risk management assessment and policies and processes are established toidentify and analyse the risks faced by the Company, to set appropriate risk limits and controls, and to monitorsuch risks and compliance with the same. Risk assessment and management policies and processes are reviewedregularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Company’s activities. The Board of Directors and themanagement is responsible for overseeing the Company’s risk assessment and management policies andprocesses.
(A) Credit Risk
Credit risk arises when a counterparty defaults on its contractual obligations to pay resulting in financial loss tothe Company. The Company deals with creditworthy counterparties as a means of mitigating the risk of financialloss from defaults. The Company uses publicly available financial information and its own trading records to rateits major customers. The Company’s exposure and credit ratings of its counterparties are regularly monitored andthe aggregate value of transactions concluded is spread amongst counterparties.
i) Credit Risk Management -Financial instruments and cash deposits
The Company maintains exposure in cash and cash equivalents, term deposits with banks and investments inmutual funds. The credit worthiness of such banks and financial institutions is evaluated by the management on anongoing basis and is considered to be good. As a practice, the company only invests with high rated banks/institutions. The Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk as at March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 is thecarrying value of each class of financial assets as disclosed in note 8.
Security deposits given to lessors
The Company has given security deposit to lessors for premises leased by it as at March 31, 2024 and March 31,2023. The credit worthiness of such lessors is evaluated by the management on an ongoing basis and is consideredto be good.
Trade receivables
Trade receivables are typically unsecured and are derived from revenue earned from customers. Credit risk hasbeen managed by the Company through credit approvals, establishing credit limits and continuously monitoringthe creditworthiness of customers to which the Company grants credit terms in the normal course of business.Exposures to customers outstanding at the end of each reporting period are reviewed by the Company todetermine incurred and expected credit losses. Historical trends of impairment of trade receivables do not reflectany significant credit losses. Given that the macroeconomic indicators affecting customers of the Company havenot undergone any substantial change, the Company expects the historical trend of minimal credit losses tocontinue.
(B) Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due.The responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of directors, which has an appropriateliquidity risk management framework for the management of the Company’s short-, medium- and long-termfunding and liquidity management requirements. The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequatereserves, banking facilities by regularly monitoring forecast and actual cash flows.
(C) Market Risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because ofchanges in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: currency risk, interest rate risk and other pricerisk such as equity price risk. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market riskexposures within acceptable parameters, while optimising the return.
Foreign currency risk exposure: The Company does not have any exposure to foreign currency risk as at March31, 2024 (Previous year Nil).
Interest rate risk The Company does not have any borrowings and is thus not exposed to interest rate risk as atMarch 31, 2024 (Previous year Nil).
Price risk The company’s exposure to investments arises from investment held by the company in mutual fundsand classified in the balance sheet as fair value through profit or loss. Investments in equity shares of subsidiariesare held for strategic purpose and are not trading in nature.
27. Other Statutory Information
(i) The Company do not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pendingagainst the Company for holding any Benami property.
(ii) Title deed of immovable properties are held in the name of the company.
(iii) The company has not undertaken any revaluation of its property, plants or equipment during the year.Thus, no disclosure requirement is there under this clause.
(iv) The company is not a wilful defaulter as company has not taken any loan form any bank or financialinstitutions or any other lender.
(v) The company is not covered under section 135 of Companies Act. Thus, no disclosure requirements arethere under this clause.
(vi) The Company do not have any transactions with companies struck off.
(vii) The Company do not have any charges or satisfaction which is yet to be registered with ROC beyond thestatutory period,
(viii) The Company have not traded or invested in Crypto currency or Virtual Currency during the financialyear.
(ix) The Company have not advanced or loaned or invested funds to any other person(s) or entity(ies),including foreign entities (Intermediaries) with the understanding that the Intermediary shall:
(a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by oron behalf of the company (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries
(x) The Company have not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities(Funding Party) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the Companyshall:
(a) directly or indirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by oron behalf of the Funding Party (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or
(b) provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the Ultimate Beneficiaries,
(xi) The Company does have not any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that hasbeen surrendered or disclosed as income during the year in the tax assessments under the Income Tax Act,1961 (such as, search or survey or any other relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
28. Previous year’s figures have been regrouped where necessary to conform to this year’s classification.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors of Sahara SanchaarLimited
For Gupta Rustagi & Co.
Firm Registration No. 128701W
Chartered Accountants Vipul Agarwal Kriti Kumar Ganguly
Director Director
DIN-07135408 DIN - 08214967
Niraj Gupta Shubhash Raju
Partner Kanumuri
Membership No. 100808 Chief Financial
Mumbai: May 30, 2024 Officer