Provisions are recognized, when there is a present legal or constructive obligation as aresult of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settlethe obligation, and when a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.If the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is discounted using a pre¬tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks
specific to the obligation and the unwinding of the discount is recognised as interestexpense.
Contingent liabilities are recognized only when there is a possible obligation arising frompast events, due to occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events,not wholly within the control of the Company, or where any present obligation cannot bemeasured in terms of future outflow of resources, or where a reliable estimate of theobligation cannot be made. Obligations are assessed on an ongoing basis and only thosehaving a largely probable outflow of resources are provided for.
Contingent assets are not recognized in the financial statements.
The company has applied Ind AS 115, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which establishesa comprehensive framework for determining whether, how much and when revenue is to berecognised. The company has adopted Ind AS 115 using the cumulative effect method. The effectof initially applying this standard is recognised at the date of initial application (i.e., 01st April2018).
1) Revenue is recognized, net of sales related taxes, when the agreement exists, the feesare fixed or determinable, the product is delivered, or services have been rendered andcollectability is reasonably assured. The company considers the terms of eacharrangement to determine the appropriate accounting treatment.
The following additional criteria apply in respect of various revenue streams withinfilmed entertainment:
Theatrical — Contracted minimum guarantees are recognized on the theatrical releasedate. The company's share of box office receipts in excess of the minimum guarantee isrecognized at the point they are notified to the company.
Other rights - other rights such as satellite rights, overseas rights, music rights, videorights, etc. is recognized on the date when the rights are made available to the assigneefor exploitation.
2) Interest income is accrued on time basis, by reference to the principle outstanding and atthe effective interest rate applicable.
3) Dividend from investments is accounted for as income when the right to receive dividendis established.
Gratuity, which is a defined benefit plan, is accrued based on an independent actuarial valuation,which is done based on projected unit credit method as at balance sheet date. The companyrecognizes the net obligation of a defined benefit plan in its balance sheet as an asset or liability.Gains and losses through re-measurements of the net defined benefit liability/(asset) arerecognized in other comprehensive income. In accordance with Ind AS, re-measurement gainsand losses on defined benefit plans recognised in other comprehensive income are not to besubsequently reclassified to profit or loss. As required by Schedule III to the Companies Act,2013, the company transfers it immediately to retained earnings.
The company has a policy on compensated absences which are both accumulating and non¬accumulating in nature. The expected cost of accumulating absences is determined by actuarialvaluation performed by an independent actuary at each balance sheet date using projected unitcredit method on the additional amount expected to be paid/availed as a result of the unusedentitlement that has accumulated at the balance sheet date. Expense on non-accumulatingcompensated absences is recognised in the period in which the absences occur.
Contributions paid/payable under defined contributions plans are recognised in the statementof Profit or Loss in each year. Contribution plans primarily consist of Provident Fundadministered and managed by the Government of India. The company makes monthlycontributions and has no further obligations under the plan beyond its contributions.
Income tax expense comprises current tax expense and the net change in the deferred taxasset or liability during the year. Current and deferred tax are recognised in profit or loss,except when they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income ordirectly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax are also recognised in othercomprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.
Current Income tax for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expectedto be paid to the taxation authorities based on the taxable income for that period. The taxrates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantivelyenacted by the balance sheet date.
Deferred Income tax is recognised using balance sheet approach. Deferred tax is recognisedon temporary differences at the balance sheet date between the tax bases of assets andliabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes, except when thedeferred income tax arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in atransaction that is not a business combination and affects neither accounting nor taxableprofit or loss at the time of the transaction.
Deferred Income tax assets are recognised for all deducted temporary differences, carryforward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable thattaxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, and thecarry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilized.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each Balance Sheet date andreduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will beavailable to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be utilised.
Deferred Income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected toapply in the period when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates(and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date.
Borrowing Costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an assetthat necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or saleare capitalized as part of the cost of the respective asset. All other borrowing costs areexpensed in the period they occur.
Borrowing costs includes interest, amortization of ancillary costs incurred in connection withthe arrangement of borrowings and exchange differences arising from foreign currencyborrowings to the extent they are regarded as an adjustment to the interest cost.
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equityshareholders for the period by the weighted average number of equity shares outstandingduring the period.
Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equityshareholders for the period by the weighted average number of equity shares considered forderiving basic earnings per share and also the weighted average number of equity sharesthat could have been issued upon conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. Thedilutive potential equity shares are adjusted for the proceeds receivable had the equity sharesbeen actually issued at fair value (i.e., the average market value of the outstanding equityshares).
Dilutive potential equity shares are deemed converted as of the beginning of the period,unless issued at a later date. Dilutive potential equity shares are determined independentlyfor each period presented.
The number of equity shares and potentially dilutive equity shares are adjustedretrospectively for all periods presented for any share splits and bonus shares issues includingfor changes effected prior to the approval of the financial statements by the Board ofDirectors.
Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby profit/ (loss) before tax is giveneffect to transactions of non-cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cashreceipts or payments. Cash flow for the year are classified by operating, investing andfinancing activities.
When items of income and expenses within profit or loss from ordinary activities are of such size,nature or incidence that their disclosure is relevant to explain the performance of the enterprisefor the period, the nature and amount of such material items are disclosed separately asexceptional items.
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting providedto the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker regularly monitorsand reviews the operating result of the whole Company as one segment of "Movie and RelatedActivities". Thus, as defined in Ind AS 108 "Operating Segments", the Company's entirebusiness falls under this one operational segment and hence the necessary information hasalready been disclosed in the Balance Sheet and the Statement of Profit and Loss.
The preparation of financial statements requires the Board to make judgements, estimates andassumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assetsand liabilities, disclosures of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and thereported amounts of revenue and expenses for the years presented. Actual results may differfrom these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are continually evaluated. Revisions to accountingestimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any futureperiods affected.
In particular, information about significant areas of estimation, uncertainty and criticaljudgements in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amountsrecognized in the financial statements pertain to:
• Accounting for the film content: Accounting for the film content requires management'sjudgment as it relates to total revenues to be received and costs to be incurred for each film.The Company is required to identify and assess and determine income generated fromcommercial exhibition of films. Judgment is also required in determining the charge tostatement of profit and loss as well as considering the recoverability or conversion ofadvances made in respect of securing film content or the services of talent associated withfilm production.
• Valuation of Investments in/Loans to subsidiaries: The company has performedvaluation for its investments in equity of subsidiaries for assessing whether there is anyimpairment in the fair value. When the fair value of investment in subsidiaries cannot bemeasured based on quoted prices in active markets, their fair value is measured usingappropriate valuation techniques including the discounted cash flow model. Similarassessment is carried for exposure of the nature of loans thereon. The inputs to these modelsare taken from observable markets where possible, but where is not feasible, a degree ofjudgement is required in establishing fair values. Judgements include consideration of inputssuch as expected earnings in future years, liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes inassumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of these investments.
• Income Taxes: Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is regarded asprobable that deductible temporary differences can be realized. The Company estimatesdeferred tax assets and liabilities based on current tax laws and rates and in certain cases,business plans, including management's expectations regarding the manner and timing of
recovery of the related assets. Changes in these estimates may affect the amount of deferredtax liabilities or the valuation of deferred tax assets and their tax charge in the statement ofprofit or loss.
Provision for tax liabilities require judgements on the interpretation of tax legislation,developments in case law and the potential outcomes of tax audits and appeals which maybe subject to significant uncertainty. Therefore, the actual results may vary fromexpectations resulting in adjustments to provisions, the valuation of deferred tax assets, cashtax settlements and therefore the tax charge in the statement of profit or loss.
• Useful lives of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets: The Companyhas estimated useful life of each class of assets based on the nature of assets, the estimatedusage of the asset, the operating condition of the asset, past history of replacement,anticipated technological changes, etc. The Company reviews the carrying amount ofproperty, plant and equipment at the Balance Sheet date. This reassessment may result inchange in depreciation expense in future periods.
• Impairment testing: Property, plant and equipment are tested for impairment when eventsoccur or changes in circumstances indicate that the recoverable amount of the cashgenerating unit is less than its carrying value. The recoverable amount of cash generatingunits is higher of value-in-use and fair value less cost to sell. The calculation involves use ofsignificant estimates and assumptions which includes turnover and earnings multiples,growth rates and net margins used to calculate projected future cash flows, risk-adjusteddiscount rate, future economic and market conditions.
• Defined benefit plans: The cost of the defined benefit plans and the present value of thedefined benefit obligation are based on actuarial valuation using the projected unit creditmethod. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ fromactual developments in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate,future salary increases, etc. Due to the complexities involved in the valuation and its long¬term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions.All assumptions are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date.