i. Provisions and contingent liabilities
The company creates a provision when there is present obligation as a result of a past event that probably requires an outflow of resources and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of obligation. A disclosure for a contingent liability is made when there is a possible obligation or a present obligation that probably will not require an outflow of resources or where a reliable estimate of the obligation cannot be made.
j. Employee benefits
The company has not provided for Gratuity and Leave encashment benefits till 31.03.2020. The retirement benefits will be debited as and when paid.
k. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash an equivalent includes cash on hand, demand deposits with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
l. Earnings per share
Basic Earnings Per Share ('EPS') is computed by dividing the net profit attributable to the equity shareholders by the weighted average number of equity shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the net profit by the weighted average number of equity shares considered for deriving basic earnings per share and also the weighted average number of equity shares that could have been issued upon conversion of all dilutive potential equity shares. Dilutive potential equity
m. Cash flow statement
Cash flows are reported using indirect method, whereby net profits before tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of a non-cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receipts or payments and items of income or expenses associated with investing or financing cash flows. The cash flows from regular revenue generating (operating activities), investing and financing activities of the Company are segregated.
n. Foreign Exchange Transactions
a) Transactions in Foreign Currency are accounted at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of Transactions. Exchange fluctuations between the transaction date and the settlement date in respect of Revenue Transactions are recognized in Profit & Loss Account.
b) All export proceeds not realised at the year-end are restated at the rate prevailing at the year end. The exchange difference arising there from has been recognised as income / expenses in the Current Year's Profit & Loss A/c along with underlying transaction.
c) The premium or discount arising at the inception of forward exchange contract is amortised as expense or income over the life of the contract. Exchange differences on such contracts are recognised in the statement of profit and loss in the year in which the exchange rates change. Any profit or loss arising on cancellation or renewal of forward exchange contracts is recognised as income or as expense for the year. None of the forward exchange contracts are taken for trading or speculation purpose.
Note 40: Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies
The Company's financial risk management is an integral part of how to plan and execute its business strategies Capital management
The Company manages its capital to ensure that the Company will be able to continue as going concern while maximizing the return to stakeholders through optimization of debt and equity balance.
The capital structure of the Company consists of net debt (borrowings as detailed in note 15 offset by cash and bank balances) and total equity of the Company.
The Company is subject to externally imposed capital requirements.
(i) Debt is defined as long-term and short-term borrowings, as described in note 16 & 19.
Market risk
The Company's activities expose it primarily to the financial risk of changes in interest rates.
Foreign currency risk management
The Company does not undertake any transactions denominated in foreign currencies; consequently there is no exposure to exchange rate fluctuations.
Equity risk
The company is exposed to equity risk due to its investments in listed shares. Any adverse market movement may lead to a decline in the value of these investments. This could impact the company's financial performance and net worth.
Interest risk
The company is exposed to interest rate risk on its cash credit facility from the bank. Since the borrowing carries a floating interest rate, any increase in market rates may raise the company's finance cost. This could adversely affect its profitability and cash flows.
If the interest rate decrease/(increase) by 50 basis point, the interest expense would decrease by Rs.2.28 lakhs (increase by Rs.2.28 lakhs) (as at 31 March 2024: decrease by Rs. 5.58 lakhs (increase by Rs. 5.58 lakhs )).
Credit risk management
Credit risk refers to the risk that a counter party will default on its contractual obligation resulting in financial loss to the Company. The Company uses its own transaction records to evaluate the credit worthiness of its customers. The Company's exposure are continuously monitored and the aggregate value of transactions concluded are spread amongst approved counter parties (refer note 8 - Trade Receivables).
Financial guarantees/Performance Guarantees
The Company has furnished a Performance Guarantee in favor of the Nominated Authority, Ministry of Coal, as a commitment to fulfill its obligations under the coal mine allocation agreement. This guarantee ensures that the Company will achieve the specified development milestones, maintain production timelines, and comply with the performance criteria stipulated by the Ministry.
Liquidity risk management
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The objective of liquidity risk management is to maintain sufficient liquidity and ensure that funds are available for use as and when required.
Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of Directors which has established an appropriate liquidity risk management framework for the management of the Company's short-term, medium term and long-term funding and liquidity management requirements. The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves, banking facilities and reserve borrowing facilities by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows any by matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.
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