Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows (representing the best estimate of theexpenditure required to settle the present obligation at the balance sheet date) at a pre-tax rate that reflectscurrent market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding ofthe discount is recognized as finance cost.
ii. Contingent Liabilities
Contingent liability are disclosed when there is a possible obligation arising from past events and the existenceof which will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future eventsnot wholly within the control of the Company or a present obligation that arises from past events but is notrecognized because it is not possible that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefit will be requiredto settle the obligations or reliable estimate of the amount of the obligations cannot be made. The Companydiscloses the existence of contingent liabilities in Other Notes to Financial Statements.
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated. They are based on historical experience and other factors,including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the Company and that are believed tobe reasonable under the circumstances. Information about Significant judgements and Key sources of estimationmade in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effects on the amounts recognized in thefinancial statements is included in the following notes:
> Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets: The extent to which deferred tax assets can be recognized is basedon an assessment of probability of the Company's future taxable income against which the deferred taxassets can be utilized. In addition, significant judgement is required in assessing the impact of any legal oreconomic limits.
> Useful lives of depreciable/amortisable assets (tangible and intangible): Management reviews itsestimate of the useful lives of depreciable/amortisable assets at each reporting date, based on the expectedutility of the assets. Uncertainties in these estimates relate to actual normal wear and tear that may changethe utility of plant and equipment.
> Provisions and Contingencies: The assessments undertaken in recognizing provisions and contingencieshave been made in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) 37, 'Provisions, ContingentLiabilities and Contingent Assets'. The evaluation of the likelihood of the contingent events is applied bestjudgement by management regarding the probability of exposure to potential loss.
> Impairment of Financial Assets: The Company reviews its carrying value of investments carried atamortized cost annually, or more frequently when there is indication of impairment. If recoverable amountis less than its carrying amount, the impairment loss is accounted for.
i) Land includes Rs. 355.26 thousands (P.Y. Rs. 355.26 thousands), Building Rs. 1,397.20 thousands (P.Y. Rs. 1,430.03thousands), Plant and Equipment Rs. 443.30 thousands (P.Y.Rs. 443.30 thousands) and Roads and bridges Rs. 3.19thousands (P.Y. Rs. 3.19 thousands) relating to Rubberwood Factory situated in the state of Kerala which is not inoperation for nearly 26 years pursuant to notice received from the Deputy Conservator of Forests (Protection),Trivandrum. Out of these fixed assets mentioned above, building was impaired in earlier years considering thenet realisable value of the same.
ii) The Company has not revalued its property, plant and equipment during the year ended March 31, 2024 andMarch 31, 2023
iii) Freehold land with a carrying amount of Rs. 1,929.10 thousands (P.Y. Rs. 1,929.10 thousands) have been pledgedto secure borrowings of the Company (Refer Note 13.1).
There has been no change/ movements in number of shares outstanding at the beginning and at the end of theyear.
The Company has only one class of issued shares i.e. Equity Shares having par value of '10/- per share. Eachholder of Equity Shares is entitled to one vote per share and equal right for dividend. The dividend proposedby the Board of Directors is subject to the approval of shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting,except in case of interim dividend. In the event of liquidation, the Equity shareholders are eligible to receive theremaining assets of the Company after payment of all preferential amounts, in proportion to their shareholding.
The Company does not have any Holding Company or Ultimate Holding Company.
During the year ended March 31, 2024 the Company did not provide any Loans or advances which remainsoutstanding (repayable on demand or without specifying any terms or period of repayment) to specified persons(Nil as on March 31, 2023)
The Company does not have any Benami property, where any proceeding has been initiated or pending againstthe Company, during the year ended March 31, 2024 and March 31,2023 for holding any Benami property.
The Company does not have any such transaction which is not recorded in the books of accounts that hasbeen surrendered or disclosed as income during the year ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 in the taxassessments under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (such as, search or survey or any other relevant provisions of theIncome Tax Act, 1961)
The Company is not a declared wilful defaulter by any bank or financial institution or other lender during the yearended March 31,2024 and also for the year ended March 31, 2023.
The Company is not getting covered under section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and as such the provisions ofCSR are not applicable on the Company.
The Company did not have any transaction with companies struck off during the year ended March 31,2024 andalso for the year ended March 31, 2023.
The Company has not received any fund from any person(s) or entity(ies), including foreign entities (FundingParty) with the understanding (whether recorded in writing or otherwise) that the Company shall: (a) directly orindirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of theFunding Party (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or (b) provide any guarantee, security or the like on behalf of the ultimatebeneficiaries. The Company has not advanced or lent or invested funds to any other person(s) or entity(ies),including foreign entities (Intermediaries) with the understanding that the Intermediary shall: (a) directly orindirectly lend or invest in other persons or entities identified in any manner whatsoever by or on behalf of theCompany (Ultimate Beneficiaries) or (b) provide any guarantee, security or the like to or on behalf of the UltimateBeneficiaries.
37.2 The management assessed that the fair values of cash and cash equivalents, borrowings and trade payablesapproximates their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
The fair values for loans, were calculated based on cash flows discounted using a current lending rate. They areclassified as Level 3 fair values in the fair value hierarchy due to the inclusion of unobservable inputs includingcounterparty credit risks, which has been assessed to be insignificant.
Financial management of the Company has been receiving attention of the top management of the Company.Various kinds of financial risks and their mitigation plans are as follows:
The Company determines its liquidity requirement in the short, medium and long term. This is done by drawingsup cash forecast for short term and long term needs.
The Company manage its liquidity risk in a manner so as to meet its normal financial obligations without anysignificant delay or stress. Such risk is managed through ensuring operational cash flow while at the same timemaintaining adequate cash and cash equivalent position. The management has arranged for diversified fundingsources and adopted a policy of managing assets with liquidity monitoring future cash flow and liquidity on aregular basis.
Foreign Exchange Risk is the exposure of the Company to the potential impact of movements in foreign exchangerates. There is no exposure of foreign currency and hence the management has assessed that there is no foreigncurrency risk during the year (Previous Year: Rs. Nil)
The Company has borrowings which carries fixed rate of interest. The management has assessed that exposureof the Company in interest rate risk at the end of the year is Rs. Nil (Previous Year: Rs. Nil)
The Company objective to manage its capital is to ensure continuity of business while at the same time providereasonable returns to its various stakeholders but keep associated costs under control. Sourcing of capital isdone through judicious combination of equity/internal accruals and borrowings. Net debt (total borrowings lessinvestments and cash and cash equivalents) to equity ratio is used to monitor capital.
* As the Company is having negative networth as on 31st March, 2024 & 31st March, 2023, debt equity ratiocannot be computed.
40 In an earlier year the Company had received entire sale consideration in respect of sale of Kinalur Estate. Theprocess of registration of Land in the name of few buyers are in the process of completion.
41 The Company has not recognized deferred tax assets during the year in absence of reasonable certainity offuture taxable income.
42 The Networth of the Company has been fully eroded. During the year, the Company has forayed into newbusiness of assiting clients in developing their business in respect of which commission income of Rs. 114.01lakhs has been received. Further, the Company is developing its land assets in Goa. Hence, going concern statusof the Company is maintained.
43 The previous year figures have been regrouped / rearranged wherever considered necessary.
As per our Report annexed For and on behalf of Board of Directors
For and on behalf of
Chartered Accountants Hemant Bangur C.P. Sharma
Firm Regn. No. 318086E (DIN : 00040903) (DIN :00258646)
Non Executive Director Wholetime Director
Utsav Saraf
Partner Arun Kumar Ruia M. Kandoi
Membership No. 306932 Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary
Place: Kolkata
Dated : 21st May, 2024