a) Provisions
Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive)as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outflow of resources embodyingeconomic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can bemade of the amount of obligation. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of theexpenditure required to settle the present obligation, at the balances sheet date.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted to reflect itspresent value using a current pre-tax rate that reflects the current market assessments ofthe time value of money and the risks specific to the obligation. When discounting is used,the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.
A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation arisingfrom past events, the existence of which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non¬occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of theCompany or a present obligation arising as a result of past event that probably will notrequire an outflow of resources or where a reliable estimate of the obligation cannot bemade.
All loans and other credit exposures, where the installments are overdue for a period of sixmonths or more are classified as NPA. Provision is made in respect of NPA and SA inaccordance with the stipulations of Prudential Norms prescribed in the “Non-BankingFinancial company - Non-systemically Important Non-deposit taking company (ReserveBank) Directions, 2016” by the RBI.
a) Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefit will flow tothe company and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific recognitioncriteria must be fulfilled before revenue is recognized.
b) Interest and other dues are accounted on accrual basis except in the case of non¬performing loans where it is recognized upon realization, as per the income recognition andassets classification norms prescribed by the RBI.
c) Income or discounted instruments are recognized over the tenure of the investment on astraight line method.
d) Dividend is accounted when the right to receive is established.
e) Front end fees on processing of loans are recognized upfront as income.
f) All other fees are recognized when reasonable right to recovery is established, revenue canbe reliably measured as and when they become due.
g) Other revenue is recognized on accrual basis and no significant uncertainty exists as to itsrealization or collection.
h) The Company has concluded that the impact of COVID - 19 is not material based on suchevaluation. Due to the nature of the pandemic, the Company will continue to monitordevelopments to identify significant uncertainties relating to revenue in future periods.
All Employee benefits payable within twelve months of rendering the services are classified asshort term benefits. Such benefits include salaries, wages, bonus, awards, ex-gratia,performance incentive/pay etc. and the same are recognized in the period in which theemployee renders the related services.
Operating leases where the lessor effectively retains substantially all the risks and benefits ofownership over the leased term are classified as operating leases. Operating lease rentals arerecognized as an expense in the statement of profit and loss on straight line basis over thelease term, unless the payments are structured to increase in line with the expected generalinflation to compensate for the lessor in expected inflationary cost increase.
Tax expense for the year comprises of Current Tax and Deferred Tax.
Current income tax, assets and liabilities are measured at the amount expected to be paidto or recovered from the taxation authorities in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 1961and the Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) enacted in India by usingtax rates and the tax laws that are enacted at the reporting date.
Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences between the taxbases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes atthe reporting date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for all deductibletemporary differences, the carry forward of unused tax credits and any unused tax losses.
Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will beavailable against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry forward ofunused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferredtax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longerprobable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred taxasset to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are re-assessed at each reporting dateand are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits willallow the deferred tax asset to be recovered. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measuredat the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset is realized or theliability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantivelyenacted at the reporting date.
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net profit of the year attributable to equityshareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year.
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for the yearattributable to equity shareholders and the weighted average number of shares outstandingduring the year are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
18.1 Contingent Liabilities and Commitments: There is no Contingent liability andcommitment to capital advance during the year.
18.2 No provision for gratuity has been made, as the provisions of Gratuity Act 1972 is notapplicable on the Company in respect of total no. of employees.
18.3 As required Under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006 therehave generally been no reported cases of delays in payments to Micro, Small and MediumEnterprise or of interest payments due to delays in such payments. They are in the processof compiling relevant information from its suppliers about their coverage under the Micro,Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act, 2006.
18.4 Expenditure in Foreign Exchange: Nil
18.5 Earnings in Foreign Exchange: Nil
18.6 According to the management of the company the Loans and Advances of the value3,13,850.73 given by the company outstanding as on 31.03.2024 are all standard assetsand hence provision under Prudential Norms prescribed in the “Non-Banking Financialcompany - Non-systemically Important Non-deposit taking company (Reserve Bank)Directions, 2016” by the RBI has accordingly been made.
The fair value of the financial assets and liabilities is included at the amount at which theinstrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other thanin a forced or liquidation sale. The following methods and assumptions were used toestimate the fair values:
1. The Company has disclosed financial instruments such as trade receivables, cash andcash equivalents, other bank balances, trade payables, other financial assets andliabilities at carrying value because their carrying amounts are a reasonableapproximation of the fair values due to their short-term nature.
2. Financial instruments with fixed and variable interest rates are evaluated by theCompany based on parameters such as interest rates and individual credit worthiness ofthe counter party. Based on this evaluation, allowances are taken to the account for theexpected losses of these receivables.
Equity share capital and other equity are considered for the purpose of Company’s capitalmanagement.
The Company manages its capital so as to safeguard its ability to continue as a goingconcern and to optimize returns to shareholders. The capital structure of the Company isbased on management’s judgement of its strategic and day-to-day needs with a focus ontotal equity to maintain investor, creditors and market confidence.
The management and the Board of Directors monitors the return on capital as well as thelevel of dividends to shareholders. The Company may take appropriate steps in order tomaintain, or if necessary adjust, its capital structure.
The Company’s principal financial liabilities, comprise of trade and other payables. Themain purpose of these financial liabilities is to finance the Company’s operations. TheCompany’s principal financial assets include loans and advances, cash and cashequivalents and other bank balances that are derived directly from its operations.
The Company’s financial risk management is an integral part of how to plan and execute itsbusiness strategies. The Company is exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.
The Company’s senior management oversees the management of these risks. The seniorprofessionals working to manage the financial risks and the appropriate financial riskgovernance framework for the Company are accountable to the Board of Directors andAudit Committee.
This process provides assurance to Company’s senior management that the Company’sfinancial risk-taking activities are governed by appropriate policies and procedures and thatfinancial risk are identified, measured and managed in accordance with Company policiesand Company risk objective.
The management reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks which aresummarized as below:
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrumentwill fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market prices comprises three typesof risk: currency rate risk, interest rate risk and other price risks, such as equity pricerisk and commodity price risk. Financial instruments affected by market risks includeborrowings, security deposits, investments and foreign currency receivables andpayables. The sensitivity analyses in the following sections relate to the position as atMarch 31, 2024. The analyses exclude the impact of movements in market variables on;the carrying values of gratuity and other post-retirement obligations; provisions; and thenon-financial assets and liabilities. The sensitivity of the relevant Profit and Loss item isthe effect of the assumed changes in the respective market risks. This is based on thefinancial assets and financial liabilities held as of March 31, 2024.
Interest rate is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financialinstrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. Company’s
financial liabilities comprises of trade and other payables; however, these are notexposed to risk of fluctuation in market interest rate as the rates are fixed at the timeof contract/agreement and do not change for any market fluctuation.
Credit Risk is the risk that the counter party will not meet its obligation under afinancial instrument, leading to a financial loss. The Company is exposed to credit riskfrom its operating activities (primarily trade receivables) and from its financing activities,including deposits with banks, foreign exchange transactions and other financialinstruments.
Credit risk from balances with banks and financial institutions is managed by theCompany’s finance department in accordance with the Company’s policy. Investmentsof surplus funds are made in bank, deposits. The limits are set to minimize theconcentration of risks and therefore mitigate financial loss through counter party’spotential failure to make payments.
The Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk for the components of the balancesheet at March 31, 2024 is the carrying amounts which are given below. TradeReceivables and other financial assets are written off when there is no reasonableexpectation of recovery, such as debtor failing to engage in the repayment plan withthe Company.
Balances with banks is subject to low credit risks due to good credit ratings assignedto these banks.
The Company has considered the latest available credit-ratings of customers in viewof COVID-19 to ensure the adequacy of allowance for expected credit loss towardstrade and other receivables.
Liquidity risk is defined as the risk that the Company will not be able to settle or meet itsobligations on time or at reasonable price. The Company’s objective is to at all timesmaintain optimum levels of liquidity to meet its cash and liquidity requirements. TheCompany closely monitors its liquidity position and deploys a robust cash managementsystem. It maintains adequate source of financing through the use of short-term bankdeposits, short term investments and cash credit facility. Processes and policies relatedto such risks are overseen by senior management. Management monitors the Company’s
liquidity position through rolling forecasts on the basis of expected cash flows. TheCompany assessed the concentration of risk with respect to its debt and concluded it tobe very low.
The table below provides the details regarding the remaining contractual maturities offinancial liabilities at the reporting date:
The fair value of the financial assets and liabilities is included at the amount at whichthe instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties,other than in a forced or liquidation sale. The fair-value of the financial-instrumentsfactor the uncertainties arising out of COVID-19, where applicable.
18.13 Previous year figures have been regrouped / reclassified wherever it considered
necessary.
For S. Agarwal & Co. For and behalf of the Board
(Chartered Accountants) For GDL Leasing and Finance Limited
FRN: 000808N
Sd/- Sd/-
Sd/- Prem Kumar Jain Ashish Jain
S N Agarwal (Director) (Director)
M. No.012103 DIN: 001151409 DIN: 02196387
Sd/-
Arvind Kumar Baid(CFO)
Date: 29.05.2024
Place: New Delhi