(S) Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
(i) Provisions:
Provisions are recognised when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The expense relating to a provision is presented in the statement of profit and loss.
(ii) Contingent Liabilities:
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the Company or a present obligation that is not recognised because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises in extremely rare cases where there is a liability that cannot be recognised because it cannot be measured reliably. The Company does not recognise a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the financial statements.
(iii) Contingent Assets: Contingent Assets are disclosed, where an inflow of economic benefits is probable.
(T) Investments
Equity investments are measured at fair value, with value changes recognised in Other Comprehensive Income, except for those mutual fund for which the Company has elected to present the fair value changes in the Statement of Profit and Loss.
(U) Trade Receivables
Trade receivables are recognised initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment.
(V) Trade and Other Payables
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Company prior to the end of financial year which are unpaid. Trade and other payables are recognised, initially at fair value, and subsequently measured at amortised cost using effective interest rate method.
(W) Operating Cycle
Based on the nature of products/activities of the Company and the normal time between acquisition of assets and their realisation in cash or cash equivalents, the Company has determined its operating cycle as 12 months for the purpose of classification of its assets and liabilities as current and non current.
41 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
For the purpose of the Company's capital management, capital includes issued equity capital and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity holders. The primary objective of the Company capital management is to maximise the shareholder value.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changes in economic conditions and the requirements of the financial covenants. The Company monitors capital using a gearing ratio and is measured by net debt divided by total capital plus net debt. The Company's includes net debt is equal to trade and other payables less cash and cash equivalents.
(A) Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer contract, leading to a financial loss. Credit risk encompasses the direct risk of default, risk of deterioration of creditworthiness as well as concentration risks. The Company is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities (primarily trade receivables), deposits with banks and loans given.
Credit Risk Management
For financial assets the Company has an investment policy which allows the Company to invest only with counterparties having credit rating equal to or above AAA and AA. The Company reviews the creditworthiness of these counterparties on an ongoing basis. Another source of credit risk at the reporting date is from trade receivables as these are typically unsecured. This credit risk has always been managed through credit approvals, establishing credit limits and continuous monitoring the creditworthiness of customers to whom credit is extended in the normal course of business. The Company estimates the expected credit loss based on past data, available information on public domain and experience. Expected credit losses of financial assets receivable are estimated based on historical data of the Company. The Company has provisioning policy for expected credit losses. There is no credit risk in bank deposits which are demand deposits. The creditors risk is minimum in case of entity to whom loan has been given.
The maximum exposure to credit risk as at 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024 is the carrying value of such trade receivables as shown in note 15 of the financials.
(B) Liquidity Risk
The Company's principal sources of liquidity are “cash and cash equivalents” and cash flows that are generated from operations. The Company has no outstanding term borrowings. The Company believes that its working capital is sufficient to meet its current requirements. Additionally, the Company has sizeable surplus funds invested in fixed income securities or instruments of similar profile ensuring safety of capital and availability of liquidity if and when required. Hence the Company does not perceive any liquidity risk.
(c) Market Risk
Foreign Currency Risk
The Company significantly operates in domestic market. Though very insignificant portion of export took place during the financial year where generally payment received in advance. Hence foreign currency risk towards export is insignificant.
The Company also imports certain materials the value of which is also not material as compared to value of total raw materials. Currently, Company does not hedge this exposure. Nevertheless, Company may wish to hedge such exposures.
Open exposure
The Company's exposure to foreign currency risk which are unhedged at the end of the reporting period is as follows:
(ii) Defined Benefit Plan
(a) Gratuity:
The Company operates gratuity plan wherein every employee is entitled to the benefit equivalent to 15 to 26 days/one month salary last drawn for each completed year of service depending on the date of joining. The same is payable on termination of service, retirement or death, whichever is earlier. The benefit vests after 5 years of continuous service.
(b) Leave Encashment:
The Company has a policy on compensated absences which is applicable to its executives jointed upto a specified period and all workers. The expected cost of accumulating compensated absences is determined by actuarial valuation performed by an independent actuary at each Balance Sheet date using projected unit credit method on the additional amount expected to be paid as a result of the unused entitlement that has accumulated at the Balance Sheet date.
The plans of the Company exposes to actuarial risks such as Investment Risk, Interest rate risk,salary risk and longitivity risk. Theses risks may impact the obligation of the Company.
(c) Major Category of Plan Assets
The Company has taken plans from Life Insurance Corporation of India
(d) The following tables set out the funded status of the gratuity and leave encashment plans and the amounts recognised in the Companies financial statements as at 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024.
** Notes:
1. The Company gives Warranties at the time of Sales of Main Products to the customers. Under the terms of Contract of Sales, the Company undertakes to make good by replacement or repairs, Manufacturing defects that arise within 1-2 years from the date of sales. A provision has been recognised for the expected Warranty claims on products sold based on past experience.
2. The Company gives incentives to its senior management staff based on performance of the Company.
3. The Company gives incentives to its management staff based on their performance.
48 LEASES:
As a lessee, the Company previously classified leases as operating or finance leases based on its assessment of whether the lease transferred significantly all of the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the underlying asset to the company. Under Ind AS 116, the company recognizes right of use assets and lease liabilities for most leases i.e. these leases are on balance sheet.
51 a) The Board of Directors of Hercules Hoists Limited (“HHL” or “Demerged Company”) had approved of Scheme of
Arrangement for the demerger of its manufacturing business into Indef Manufacturing Limited,(“ IML” or “Resulting Entity) in their meeting held on September 23, 2022. The appointed date for the demerger is October 1, 2022. On August 2, 2024, the Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal (“NCLT”) granted requisite approval for the scheme. The certified true copy of the NCLT order, along with the sanctioned scheme, was filed by both companies with the Registrar of Companies on September 30, 2024. Consequently, the scheme became effective from September 30, 2024. In line with the accounting requirements of Appendix A to Ind AS 10 (“Distribution of Non-cash Assets to Owners”), the investment made by Hercules Hoists Limited in Indef Manufacturing Limited has been cancelled on October 14, 2024 as per scheme of demerger, resulting in Indef Manufacturing Limited becoming a separate entity and ceasing to be a wholly owned subsidiary.
b) As consideration for the demerger, the Company has issued equity shares to each shareholder of Hercules Hoists Limited on a 1:1 basis on October 14, 2024. The Company had filed listing application to stock exchanges on October 29, 2024 for listing of 3,20,00,000 Equity shares and received in-principle approval from BSE on December 23, 2024 and from NSE on January 17, 2025. The Company was listed on NSE and BSE on February 21, 2025.
c) The Ind AS financial information of the Company for the comparative period has been restated to include the financial statements and other relevant financial information of the Demerged unit. The accounting treatment and presentation of the De-merger in the financial statements are in accordance with the Scheme of De-merger as approved by the NCLT and in compliance with the requirements of Ind AS 103 - Business Combinations.
52 During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the Scheme of Arrangement between Hercules Hoists Limited (“Demerged entity”) and Indef Manufacturing Limited (“Resulting entity”) and their respective shareholders (“Scheme”) became effective after regulatory approvals and conditions precedent. Accordingly, as per the Scheme, the demerger of Demerged entity into Resulting entity has been accounted under the pooling of interest method retrospectively as prescribed in IND AS 103 Business Combinations of entities under common control. The previous year corresponding numbers have been accordingly restated. The impact on these results is as under
53 No proceeding has been initiated or pending against the Company for holding any benami property under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988 (45 of 1988) and rules
54 The Company has no transaction with companies struck off under section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013 or section 560 of the Companies Act, 1956.
55 The Company has neither traded nor invested in crytpo currency or virtual currency during the year.
56 The Company has compliance with section 135 and related provisions of the Corporate Social Responsibility. Please refer director report for the details deport on Corporate social responsibility
57 The Indian Parliament has approved the Code on Social Security, 2020 which would impact the contributions by the company towards Provident Fund and Gratuity. The Ministry of Labour and Employment has released draft rules for the Code on Social Security, 2020 on November 13, 2020, and has invited suggestions from stakeholders which are under active consideration by the Ministry. The Company will assess the impact and its evaluation once the subject rules are notified and will give appropriate impact in its financial statements in the period in which, the Code becomes effective and the related rules to determine the financial impact are published.
58 The previous year figures have been regrouped/reclassified, wherever necessary to conform to the current presentation as per the schedule III of Companies Act, 2013.
As per our report of even date attached FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR KANU DOSHI ASSOCIATES LLP SHEKHAR BAJAJ AMIT BHALLA
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS CHAIRMAN MANAGING DIRECTOR
Firm’s Registration Number: 104746W/W100096 DIN- 00089358 DIN-08215712
KUNAL VAKHARIA BIJAY KUMAR AGRAWAL VINEESH THAZHUMPAL
PARTNER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER COMPANY SECRETARY
MEMBERSHIP NO. 148916
PLACE : MUMBAI DATED : MAY 27, 2025
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