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February 2018

From Published Accounts

By Himanshu V. Kishnadwala
Chartered Accountant
Reading Time 41 mins

Accounting Policy for Revenue Recognition as per Ind AS for different industries (year ended 31st March 2017)


TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

The Company earns revenue primarily from providing information technology and consultancy services, including services under contracts for software development, implementation and other related services, licensing and sale of its own software, business process services and maintenance of equipment.

 

The Company recognises revenue as follows:

 

Revenue from bundled contracts that involve supplying computer equipment, licensing software and providing services is allocated separately for each element based on their fair values.

 

Revenue from contracts priced on a time and material basis is recognised as services are rendered and as related costs are incurred.

 

Revenue from software development contracts, which are generally time bound fixed price contracts, is recognised over the life of the contract using the percentage-of-completion method, with contract costs determining the degree of completion. Losses on such contracts are recognised when probable. Revenue in excess of billings is recognised as unbilled revenue in the Balance Sheet; to the extent billings are in excess of revenue recognised, the excess is reported as unearned and deferred revenue in the Balance Sheet.

 

Revenue from Business Process Services contracts priced on the basis of time and material or nit of delivery is recognised as services are rendered or the related obligation is performed.

 

Revenue from the sale of internally developed and manufactured systems and third party products which do not require significant modification is recognised upon delivery, which is when the absolute right to use passes to the customer and the Company does not have any material remaining service obligations.

 

Revenue from maintenance contracts is recognised on a pro-rata basis over the period of the contract.

 

Revenue is recognised only when evidence of an arrangement is obtained and other criteria to support revenue recognition are met, including the price is fixed or determinable, services have been rendered and collectability of the resulting receivables is reasonably assured.

 

Revenue is reported net of discounts, indirect and service taxes.

 

WIPRO LIMITED

The Company derives revenue primarily from software development, maintenance of software/hardware and related services, business process services, sale of IT and other products.

 

a)    Services

       The Company recognizes revenue when the significant terms of the arrangement are enforceable, services have been delivered and the collectability is reasonably assured. The method for recognising revenues and costs depends on the nature of the services rendered:

 

A.  Time and materials contracts

     Revenues and costs relating to time and materials contracts are recognised as the related services are rendered.

 

B.  Fixed-price contracts

   Revenues from fixed-price contracts, including systems development and integration contracts are recognized using the “percentage-of completion” method. Percentage of completion is determined based on project costs incurred to date as a percentage of total estimated project costs required to complete the project. The cost expended (or input) method has been used to measure progress towards completion as there is a direct relationship between input and productivity. If the Company does not have a sufficient basis to measure the progress of completion or to estimate the total contract revenues and costs, revenue is recognized only to the extent of contract cost incurred for which recoverability is probable. When total cost estimates exceed revenues in an arrangement, the estimated losses are recognized in the statement of profit and loss in the period in which such losses become probable based on the current contract estimates.

 

     ‘Unbilled revenues’ represent cost and earnings in excess of billings as at the end of the reporting period. ‘Unearned revenues’ represent billing in excess of revenue recognised. Advance payments received from customers for which no services have been rendered are presented as ‘Advance from customers’.

 

C.  Maintenance contracts

     Revenue from maintenance contracts is recogniswed ratably over the period of the contract using the percentage of completion method. When services are performed through an indefinite number of repetitive acts over a specified period of time, revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the specified period unless some other method better represents the stage of completion.

 

     In certain projects, a fixed quantum of service or output units is agreed at a fixed price for a fixed term. In such contracts, revenue is recognised with respect to the actual output achieved till date as a percentage of total contractual output. Any residual service unutilised by the customer is recognised as revenue on completion of the term.

 

b)    Products

     Revenue from products are recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, continuing managerial involvement usually associated with ownership and effective control have ceased, the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Company and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 

c)    Multiple element arrangements

      Revenue from contracts with multiple-element arrangements are recognised using the guidance in Ind AS 18, Revenue. The Company allocates the arrangement consideration to separately identifiable components based on their relative fair values or on the residual method. Fair values are determined based on sale prices for the components when it is regularly sold separately, third-party prices for similar components or cost plus an appropriate business-specific profit margin related to the relevant component.

 

d)    Others

?    The Company accounts for volume discounts and pricing incentives to customers by reducing the amount of revenue recognized at the time of sale.

?    Revenues are shown net of sales tax, value added tax, service tax and applicable discounts and allowances.

?    The Company accrues the estimated cost of warranties at the time when the revenue is recognised. The accruals are based on the Company’s historical experience of material usage and service delivery costs.

?    Costs that relate directly to a contract and incurred in securing a contract are recognised as an asset and amortised over the contract term as reduction in revenue

?    Contract expenses are recognised as expenses by reference to the stage of completion of contract activity at the end of the reporting period.

 

BHARTI AIRTEL LIMITED

Revenue is recognised when it is probable that the entity will receive the economic benefits associated with the transaction and the related revenue can be measured reliably. Revenue is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, which is generally the transaction price, net of any taxes / duties, discounts and process waivers.

 

In order to determine if it is acting as a principal or as an agent, the Company assesses whether it has exposure to the significant risks and rewards associated with the sale of goods or the rendering of services.

 

a.    Service revenues

       Service revenues mainly pertain to usage subscription and activation charges for voice, data, messaging and value-added services. It also includes revenue towards interconnection charges for usage of the Company’s network by other operators for voice, data, messaging and signaling services.

 

       Usage charges are recognised based on actual usage. Subscription charges are recognised over the estimated customer relationship period or subscription pack validity period, whichever is lower. Activation revenue and related activation costs are amortised over the estimated customer relationship period. However, any excess of activation costs over activation revenue are expensed as incurred.

 

       The billing/ collection in excess of revenue recognised is presented as deferred revenue in the balance sheet whereas unbilled revenue is recognised within other current financial assets.

 

       Revenues from long distance operations comprise of voice services and bandwidth services (including installation), which are recognised on provision of services and over the period of arrangement respectively.

 

b.    Multiple element arrangements

       The Company has entered into certain multiple element revenue arrangements which involve the delivery or performance of multiple products, services or rights to use assets. At the inception of the arrangement, all the deliverables therein are evaluated to determine whether they represent separately identifiable component basis. It is perceived from the customer perspective to have value on standalone basis.

 

     Total consideration related to the multiple element arrangements is allocated among the different components based on their relative fair values (i.e., ratio of the fair value of each element to the aggregated fair value of the bundled deliverables).

 

c.    Equipment sales

    Equipment sales mainly pertain to sale of telecommunication equipment and related accessories. Such transactions are recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the customer. However, in case of equipment sale forming part of multiple-element revenue arrangements which is not separately identifiable component, revenue is recognised over the customer relationship period.

 

d.    Capacity Swaps

     The exchange of network capacity is recognised at fair value unless the transaction lacks commercial substance or the fair value of neither the capacity received nor the capacity given is reliably measurable.

 

e.    Interest income

       The interest income is recognised using the EIR method. For further details, refer Note 2.9.

 

f.    Dividend income

       Dividend income is recognised when the Company’s right to receive the payment is established.

 

DR. REDDY’S LABORATORIES LIMITED

 

Sale of goods

Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, recovery of the consideration is probable, the associated costs and possible return of goods can be estimated reliably, there is no continuing management involvement with the goods and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Revenue from the sale of goods includes excise duty and is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns, sales tax and applicable trade discounts and allowances. Revenue includes shipping and handling costs billed to the customer.

 

Revenue from sales of generic products in India is recognised upon delivery of products to distributors by clearing and forwarding agents of the Company. Significant risks and rewards in respect of ownership of generic products are transferred by the Company when the goods are delivered to distributors from clearing and forwarding agents. Clearing and forwarding agents are generally compensated on a commission basis as a percentage of sales made by them. Revenue from sales of active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates in India is recognised on delivery of products to customers (generally formulation manufacturers), from the factories of the Company.

 

Revenue from export sales and other sales outside of India is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of products are transferred to the customers, which occurs upon delivery of the products to the customers unless the terms of the applicable contract provide for specific revenue generating activities to be completed, in which case revenue is recognised once all such activities are completed.

 

Profit share revenues

The Company from time to time enters into marketing arrangements with certain business partners for the sale of its products in certain markets. Under such arrangements, the Company sells its products to the business partners at a non-refundable base purchase price agreed upon in the arrangement and is also entitled to a profit share which is over and above the base purchase price. The profit share is typically dependent on the business partner’s ultimate net sale proceeds or net profits, subject to any reductions or adjustments that are required by the terms of the arrangement. Such arrangements typically require the business partner to provide confirmation of units sold and net sales or net profit computations for the products covered under the arrangement.

 

Revenue in an amount equal to the base purchase price is recognised in these transactions upon delivery of products to the business partners. An additional amount representing the profit share component is recognised as revenue in the period which corresponds to the ultimate sales of the products made by business partners only when the collectability of the profit share becomes probable and a reliable measurement of the profit share is available. Otherwise, recognition is deferred to a subsequent period pending satisfaction of such collectability and measurability requirements. In measuring the amount of profit share revenue to be recognised for each period, the Company uses all available information and evidence, including any confirmations from the business partner of the profit share amount owed to the Company, to the extent made available before the date the Company’s Board of Directors authorises the issuance of its financial statements for the applicable period.

 

Milestone payments and out licensing arrangements

Revenues include amounts derived from product out-licensing agreements. These arrangements typically consist of an initial up-front payment on inception of the license and subsequent payments dependent on achieving certain milestones in accordance with the terms prescribed in the agreement. Non-refundable up-front license fees received in connection with product out-licensing agreements are deferred and recognised over the period in which the Company has continuing performance obligations. Milestone payments which are contingent on achieving certain clinical milestones are recognised as revenues either on achievement of such milestones, if the milestones are considered substantive, or over the period the Company has continuing performance obligations, if the milestones are not considered substantive. If milestone payments are creditable against future royalty payments, the milestones are deferred and released over the period in which the royalties are anticipated to be paid.

 

Sales Returns

The Company accounts for sales returns accrual by recording an allowance for sales returns concurrent with the recognition of revenue at the time of a product sale. This allowance is based on the Company’s estimate of expected sales returns. The Company deals in various products and operates in various markets. Accordingly, the estimate of sales returns is determined primarily by the Company’s historical experience in the markets in which the Company operates. With respect to established products, the Company considers its historical experience of sales returns, levels of inventory in the distribution channel, estimated shelf life, product discontinuances, price changes of competitive products, and the introduction of competitive new products, to the extent each of these factors impact the Company’s business and markets. With respect to new products introduced by the Company, such products have historically been either extensions of an existing line of product where the Company has historical experience or in therapeutic categories where established products exist and are sold either by the Company or the Company’s competitors.

 

Services

Revenue from services rendered, which primarily relate to contract research, is recognised in the statement of profit and loss as the underlying services are performed. Upfront non-refundable payments received under these arrangements are deferred and recognised as revenue over the expected period over which the related services are expected to be performed.

 

License fee

The Company enters into certain dossier sales, licensing and supply arrangements with various parties. Income from licensing arrangements is generally recognised over the term of the contract. Some of these arrangements include certain performance obligations by the Company. Revenue from such arrangements is recognised in the period in which the Company completes all its performance obligations.

 

ALLCARGO LOGISTICS LIMITED

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is being made. The Group has concluded that it is the principal in all of its revenue arrangements since it is the primary obligor in all the revenue arrangements as it has pricing latitude and is also exposed to credit risks. Since service tax is tax collected on value added to the service provided by the service provider, on behalf of the government, the same is excluded from revenue. The specific recognition criteria described below must also be met before revenue is recognised.

 

Multimodal transport income

Export revenue is recognised on sailing of vessel and import revenue is recognised upon rendering of related services.

 

Container freight station income

Income from Container Handling is recognised as and when related services are performed. Income from Ground Rent is recognised for the period the container is lying in the Container Freight Station. However, in case of long standing containers, the income is accounted on accrual basis to the extent of its recoverability.

 

Contract logistic income

Contract logistic service charges and management fees are recognised as and when the services are performed as per the contractual terms.

 

Project and equipment income

Revenue for project related services includes rendering of end to end logistics services comprising of activities related to consolidation of cargo, transportation, freight forwarding and customs clearance services. Income and fees are recognized on percentage of completion method. Percentage of completion is arrived at on the basis of proportionate costs incurred to date of total estimated costs, milestones agreed or any other suitable basis, provided there is a reasonable completion of activity and provision of services.

 

Income from hiring of equipments including trailers cranes etc. is recognised on the basis of actual usage of the equipments as per the contractual terms.

 

Vessel operating business

In case of vessel operating business, freight and demurrage earnings are recognised on percentage of completion. Charter hire earnings are accrued on time basis.

 

Others

Reimbursement of cost is netted off with the relevant expenses incurred, since the same are incurred on behalf of the customers.

 

Interest income is recognised on time proportion basis. Interest income is included in finance income in the Statement of Profit and Loss.

 

Dividend income is recognised when the Group’s right to receive the payment is established, which is generally when shareholders approve the dividend.

 

Rental income arising from operating leases on investment properties is accounted for on a straightline basis over the lease terms and is included in revenue in the Statement of profit and loss due to its operating nature.

 

BIOCON LIMITED

 

i.      Sale of goods

     Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, recovery of the consideration is probable, the associated costs and possible return of goods can be estimate reliably, there is no continuing management involvement with the goods and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. The timing of transfers of risks and rewards varies depending on the individual terms of sale. Revenue from the sale of goods includes excise duty and is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns, sales tax and applicable trade discounts and allowances.

 

ii.     Milestone payments and out licensing arrangements

        The Company enters into certain dossier sales, licensing and supply arrangements that, in certain instances, include certain performance obligations. Based on an evaluation of whether or not these obligations are inconsequential or perfunctory, we recognise or defer the upfront payments received under these arrangements. The deferred revenue is recognised in the consolidated statement of operations in the period in which we complete our remaining performance obligations.

 

        These arrangements typically also consist of subsequent payments dependent on achieving certain milestones in accordance with the terms prescribed in the agreement. Milestone payments which are contingent on achieving certain clinical milestones are recognized as revenues either on achievement of such milestones, if the milestones are considered substantive, or over the period we have continuing performance obligations, if the milestones are not considered substantive. If milestone payments are creditable against future royalty payments, the milestones are deferred and released over the period in which the royalties are anticipated to be paid.

 

iii.    Contract research and manufacturing services income

        In respect of contracts involving research services, in case of ‘time and materials’ contracts, contract research fee are recognised as services are rendered, in accordance with the terms of the contracts. Revenues relating to fixed price contracts are recognised based on the percentage of completion method determined based on efforts expended as a proportion to total estimated efforts. The Group monitors estimates of total contract revenue and cost on a routine basis throughout the contract period. The cumulative impact of any change in estimates of the contract revenue or costs is reflected in the period in which the changes become known. In the event that a loss is anticipated on a particular contract, provision is made for the estimated loss.

 

        In respect of contracts involving sale of compounds arising out of contract research services for which separate invoices are raised, revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the compounds have passed to the buyer, and comprise amounts invoiced for compounds sold. In respect of services, the Group collects service tax as applicable, on behalf of the government and, therefore, it is not an economic benefit flowing to the Group. Hence, it is excluded from revenue.

 

iv.    Sales Return Allowances

        The Group accounts for sales return by recording an allowance for sales return concurrent with the recognition of revenue at the time of a product sale. The allowance is based on Group’s estimate of expected sales returns. The estimate of sales return is determined primarily by the Group’s historical experience in the markets in which the Group operates.

 

v.     Dividends

        Dividend is recognised when the Group’s right to receive the payment is established, which is generally when shareholders approve the dividend.

 

vi.    Rental income

        Rental income from investment property is recognised in statement of profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease except where the rentals are structured to increase in line with expected general inflation. Lease incentives granted are recognised as an integral part of the total rental income, over the term of the lease.

 

vii.   Contribution received from customers/co-development partners towards plant and equipment

 

        Contributions received from customers/co-development partners towards items of property, plant and equipment which require an obligation to supply goods to the customer in the future, are recognised as a credit to deferred revenue. The contribution received is recognised as revenue from operations over the useful life of the assets. The Group capitalises the gross cost of these assets as the Group controls these assets.

 

 

LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED

Revenue is recognised based on nature of activity when consideration can be reasonably measured and recovered with reasonable certainty. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.

 

(i) Revenue from operations

     Revenue includes excise duty and adjustments made towards liquidated damages and price variation wherever applicable. Escalation and other claims, which are not ascertainable/acknowledged by customers are not taken into account.

 

A. Sale of goods

     Revenue from sale of manufactured and traded goods is recognised when the goods are delivered and titles have passed, provided all the following conditions are satisfied:

 

1. significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods are transferred to the buyer;

 

2. the Group retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the good sold;

 

3. the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;

 

4. it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Group; and

 

5. the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably

 

B.  Revenue from construction/project related activity and contracts for supply/commissioning of complex plant and equipment is recognised as follows:

 

1. Cost plus contracts: Revenue from cost plus contracts is recognised by reference to the recoverable costs incurred during the period plus the margin as agreed with the customer.

 

2. Fixed price contracts: Contract revenue is recognised only to the extent of cost incurred till such time the outcome of the job cannot be ascertained reliably subject to the condition that it is probable such cost will be recoverable.

 

    When the outcome of the contract is ascertained reliably, contract revenue is recognised at cost of work performed on the contract plus proportionate margin, using the percentage of completion method. Percentage of completion is the proportion of cost of work performed to-date, to the total estimated contract costs.

   The estimated outcome of a contract is considered reliable when all the following conditions are satisfied:

i.   the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;

 

ii. it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the contract will flow to the Group;

 

iii.  the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and

 

iv.   the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the contract can be measured reliably

          

     Expected loss, if any, on a contract is recognised as expense in the period in which it is foreseen, irrespective of the stage of completion of the contract.

 

     For contracts where progress billing exceeds the aggregate of contract costs incurred to date plus recognised profits (or recognised losses as the case may be), the surplus is shown as the amount due to customers. Amounts received before the related work is performed are included in the consolidated Balance Sheet, as a liability towards advance received. Amount billed for work performed but yet to be paid by the customer are disclosed in the consolidated Balance Sheet as trade receivables. The amount of retention money held by the customers is disclosed as part of other current assets and is reclassified as trade receivables when it becomes due for payment.

 

C.   Revenue from construction/project related activity and contracts executed in joint arrangements under work-sharing arrangement [being joint operations, in terms of Ind AS 111 “Joint Arrangements”], is recognised on the same basis as adopted in respect of contracts independently executed by the Group.

 

D.   Revenue from property development activity which are in substance similar to delivery of goods is recognised when all significant risks and rewards of ownership in the land and/or building are transferred to the customer and a reasonable expectation of collection of the sale consideration from the customer exists.

 

       Revenue from those property development activities in the nature of a construction contract is recognised based on the ‘Percentage of completion method’ (POC) when the outcome of the contract can be estimated reliably upon fulfillment of all the following conditions:

 

1. all critical approvals necessary for commencement of the project have been obtained;

 

2. contract costs for work performed (excluding cost of land/developmental rights and borrowing cost) constitute atleast 25% of the estimated total contract costs representing a reasonable level of development;

 

3. at least 25% of the saleable project area is secured by contracts or agreements with buyers; and

 

4.  at least 10% of the total revenue as per the agreements of sale or any other legally enforceable documents is realised at the reporting date, in respect of each of the contracts and the parties to such contracts can be reasonably expected to comply with the contractual payment terms.

 

     The costs incurred on property development activities are carried as “Inventories” till such time the outcome of the project cannot be estimated reliably and all the aforesaid conditions are fulfilled. When the outcome of the project can be ascertained reliably and all the aforesaid conditions are fulfilled, revenue from property development activity is recognised at cost incurred plus proportionate margin, using percentage of completion method. Percentage of completion is determined based on the proportion of actual cost incurred to the total estimated cost of the project. For the purpose of computing percentage of construction, cost of land, developmental rights and borrowing costs are excluded.

 

     Expected loss, if any, on the project is recognised as an expense in the period in which it is foreseen, irrespective of the stage of completion of the contract.

 

     In the case of the developmental project business and the realty business, revenue includes profit on sale of stake in the subsidiary and/or joint venture companies as the divestments are inherent in the business model.

 

E.   Rendering of services

       Revenue from rendering services is recognised when the outcome of a transaction can be estimated reliably by reference to the stage of completion of the transaction. The outcome of a transaction can be estimated reliably when all the following conditions are satisfied:

 

1.    the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;

 

2.    it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Group;

 

3.    the stage of completion of the transaction at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and

 

4.    the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably

 

     Stage of completion is determined by the proportion of actual costs incurred to date to the estimated total costs of the transaction. Unbilled revenue represents value of services performed in accordance with the contract terms but not billed. In respect of information technology (IT) business and technology services business, revenue from contracts awarded on time and material basis is recognised when services are rendered and related costs are incurred. Revenue from fixed price contracts is recognised using the proportionate completion method.

 

F.   Revenue from contracts for rendering of engineering design services and other services which are directly related to the construction of an asset is recognised on similar basis as stated in (i) B above.

G.   Income from hire purchase and lease transactions is accounted on accrual basis, pro-rata for the period, at the rates implicit in the transaction. Income from bill discounting, advisory and syndication services and other financing activities is accounted on accrual basis. Income from interest-bearing assets is recognised on accrual basis over the life of the asset based on the constant effective yield.

 

H.   Revenue on account of construction services rendered in connection with Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) projects undertaken by the Group is recognised during the period of construction using percentage of completion method. After the completion of construction period, revenue relatable to toll collections of such projects from users of facilities are accounted when the amount is due and recovery is certain. License fees for way-side amenities are accounted on accrual basis.

 

I.     Commission income is recognised as and when the terms of the contract are fulfilled.

 

J.  Income from investment management fees is recognised in accordance with the contractual terms and the SEBI regulations based on average Assets Under Management (AUM) of mutual fund schemes over the period of the agreement in terms of which services are performed. Portfolio management fees are recognised in accordance with the related contracts entered with the clients over the period of the agreement. Trusteeship fees are accounted on accrual basis.

 

K.   Revenue from port operation services is recognised on completion of respective services or as per terms agreed with the port operator, wherever applicable.

 

L.   Revenue from charter hire is recognised based on the terms of the time charter agreement.

 

M.   Revenue from operation and maintenance services of power plant receivable under the Power Purchase Agreement is recognised on accrual basis.

 

N.   Other operational revenue:

       Other operational revenue represents income earned from the activities incidental to the business and is recognized when the right to receive the income is established as per the terms of the contract.

 

(ii)   Other income

A.   Interest income is accrued on a time basis by reference to the principal outstanding and the effective interest rate.

 

B.    Dividend income is accounted in the period in which the right to receive the same is established.

 

C. Other Government grants, which are revenue in nature and are towards compensation for the qualifying costs, incurred by the Group, are recognised as income in the Statement of Profit and Loss in the period in which such costs are incurred.

 

D.   Other items of income are accounted as and when the right to receive arises and it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the group and the amount of income can be measured reliably.

 

MAHINDRA LIFESPACE DEVELOPERS LIMITED

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Revenue is reduced for estimated customer returns, rebates and other similar allowances.

 

Income from projects

Income from real estate sales is recognised on the transfer of all significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyers and it is not unreasonable to expect ultimate collection and no significant uncertainty exists regarding the amount of consideration. However, if at the time of transfer substantial acts are yet to be performed under the contract, revenue is recognised on proportionate basis as the acts are performed, i.e. on the percentage of completion basis.

 

When the outcome of a construction contract can be estimated reliably, revenue and costs are recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract activity at the end of the reporting period, measured based on the proportion of contract costs incurred for work performed to date relative to the estimated total contract costs, except where this would not be representative of the stage of completion. Variations in contract work, claims and incentive payments are included to the extent that the amount can be measured reliably and its receipt is considered probable.

 

When the outcome of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably, contract revenue is recognised to the extent of contract costs incurred that it is probable will be recoverable. Contract costs are recognised as expenses in the period in which they are incurred.

 

When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract revenue, the expected loss is recognised as an expense immediately.

 

When contract costs incurred to date plus recognised profits less recognised losses exceed progress billings, the surplus is shown as amounts due from customers for contract work. For contracts where progress billings exceed contract costs incurred to date plus recognised profits less recognised losses, the surplus is shown as the amounts due to customers for contract work. Amounts received before the related work is performed are included in the balance sheet, as a liability, as advances received. Amounts billed for work performed but not yet paid by the customer are included in the consolidated balance sheet under trade receivables, whereas amounts not billed for work performed are included as unbilled revenue under other current assets. Further, in accordance with the Guidance Note on Accounting for Real Estate Transactions (for entities to whom Ind AS is applicable) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, revenues will be recognized from these real estate projects only when

 

i.     All critical approvals necessary for commencement of the project have been obtained and

 

ii.    the actual construction and development cost incurred is at least 25% of the total construction and development cost (without considering land cost) and

 

iii.   when at least 10% of the sales consideration is realised and

 

iv.   where 25% of the total saleable area of the project is secured by contracts of agreement with buyers.

 

Income from sale of land and other rights

Revenue from sale of land and other rights are considered upon transfer of all significant risks and rewards of ownership of such real estate/property as per the terms of the contract entered into with the buyers, which generally with the firmity of the sale contracts/agreements.

 

Income from Project Management

Project Management Fees receivable on fixed period contracts is accounted over the tenure of the contract/agreement. Where the fee is linked to the input costs, revenue is recognised as a proportion of the work completed based on progress claims submitted. Where the management fee is linked to the revenue generation from the project, revenue is recognised on the percentage of completion basis.

 

Land Lease Premium

Land lease premium is recognized as income upon creation of leasehold rights in favour of the lessee or upon an agreement to create leasehold rights with handing over of possession. Property lease rentals, income from operation & maintenance charges and water charges are recognized on an accrual basis as per terms of the agreement with the lessees.

 

Dividend and interest income

Dividend income from investment in mutual funds is recognised when the unit holder’s right to receive payment has been established (provided that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the amount of income can be measured reliably).

 

Interest income from a financial asset is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the amount of income can be measured reliably. Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset’s net carrying amount on initial recognition.

 

SHOPPERS STOP LIMITED

Revenue is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the amount of income can be measured reliably.

 

Retail Sale of Products

Revenue from Retail sales is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Revenue is reduced for discounts and rebates, and, value added tax and sales tax. Retail sales are recognised on delivery of the merchandise to the customer, when the property in goods and significant risks and rewards are transferred for a price and no effective ownership control is retained. Where the Group is the principal in the transaction the Sales are recorded at their gross values. Where the Group is effectively the agent in the transaction, the cost of the merchandise is disclosed as a deduction from the gross value. (Refer Note 19)

 

Point award schemes

The fair value of the consideration received or receivable on sale of goods that result in award credits for customers, under the Group’s point award schemes, is allocated between the goods supplied and the award credits granted. The consideration allocated to the award credits is measured by reference to their fair value from the standpoint of the holder and is recognised as revenue on redemption and/or expected redemption after breakage.

 

Property option revenue

The Group has acquired the rights to sell flats in a property being constructed by a third party (termed Property Options), which are initially recognized at cost and at each reporting date valued at lower of cost and net realisable value. Sale of option inventory is recognised when there is a transfer of significant risks and rewards in accordance with the terms of the sale contracts. To the extent the transactions contain a significant financing component, it is adjusted from the total consideration using the appropriate discount rate and recognized in profit or loss over the credit period.

 

Gift vouchers

The amount collected on sale of a gift voucher is recognized as a liability and transferred to revenue (sales) when redeemed or to revenue (other retail operating revenue) on expiry.

 

Other retail operating revenue

Revenue from store displays and sponsorships are recognised based on the period for which the products or the sponsors’ advertisements are promoted / displayed. Facility management fees are recognized pro-rata over the period of the contract.

 

Interest income

Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable.

 

THE INDIAN HOTELS COMPANY LIMITED

 

Income from operation

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Revenue comprises sale of rooms, food and beverages and allied services relating to hotel operations, including management fees for the management of the hotels. Revenue is recognised upon rendering of the service, provided pervasive evidence of an arrangement exists, tariff / rates are fixed or are determinable and collectability is reasonably certain. Revenue from sale of goods or rendering of services is net of Indirect taxes, returns and discounts.

 

The Group operates loyalty programme, which allows its eligible customers to earn points based on their spending at the hotels. The points so earned by such customers are accumulated. The revenue related to award points is deferred and on redemption of the award points, the revenue is recognised. Membership fees received from the loyalty program is recognised as revenue on time-proportion basis.

 

Management fees earned from hotels managed by the Group are usually under long-term contracts with the hotel owner and is recognised when earned in accordance with the terms of the contract.

 

Interest

Interest income is accrued on a time proportion basis using the effective interest rate method.

 

Dividend

Dividend income is recognised when the Group’s right to receive the amount is established.

 

Critical accounting estimates and judgements

 

Loyalty programme

The Group estimates the fair value of points awarded under the Loyalty programme by applying statistical techniques. Inputs include making assumptions about expected breakages, the mix of products that will be available for redemption in the future and customer preferences, redemption at own hotels and other participating hotels.

 

VEDANTA LIMITED

Revenues are measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts, volume rebates, outgoing sales taxes and other indirect taxes excluding excise duty.

 

Excise duty is a liability of the manufacturer which forms part of the cost of production, irrespective of whether the goods are sold or not. Since the recovery of excise duty flows to the Group on its own account, revenue includes excise duty.

 

Sale of goods

Revenues from sales of goods are recognised when all significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods sold are transferred to the customer which usually is on delivery of the goods to the shipping agent. Revenues from sale of by-products are included in revenue.

 

Certain of the Group’s sales contracts provide for provisional pricing based on the price on The London Metal Exchange (“LME”), as specified in the contract, when shipped. Final settlement of the price is based on the applicable price for a specified future period. The Group’s provisionally priced sales are marked to market using the relevant forward prices for the future period specified in the contract and is adjusted in revenue.

 

Revenue from oil, gas and condensate sales represents the Group’s share (net of Government’s share of profit petroleum) of oil, gas and condensate production, recognized on a direct entitlement basis, when significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the buyers. Government’s share of profit petroleum is accounted for when the obligation (legal or constructive), in respect of the same arises.

 

Revenue from sale of power is recognised when delivered and measured based on rates as per bilateral contractual agreements with buyers and at rate arrived at based on the principles laid down under the relevant Tariff Regulations as notified by the regulatory bodies, as applicable.

 

Where the Group acts as a port operator, revenues and costs relating to each construction contract of service concession arrangements are recognised over the period of each arrangement only to the extent of costs incurred that are probable of recovery. Revenues and costs relating to operating phase of the port contract are measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the services provided.

 

Revenue from rendering of services is recognised on the basis of work performed.

 

Interest income

Interest income from debt instruments is recognised using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the gross carrying amount of a financial asset. When calculating the effective interest rate, the Group estimates the expected cash flows by considering all the contractual terms of the financial instrument (for example, prepayment, extension, call and similar options) but does not consider the expected credit losses.

 

Dividends

Dividend income is recognised in the consolidated statement of profit and loss only when the right to receive payment is established, provided it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the dividend will flow to the Group, and the amount of the dividend can be measured reliably.

 

INTERGLOBE AVIATION LIMITED

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is being made. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts. Revenue is recorded, provided the recovery of consideration is probable and determinable.

 

Passenger and cargo revenue

Passenger revenue is recognised on flown basis i.e. when the service is rendered, net of discounts given to the passengers, applicable taxes and airport levies such as passenger service fee, user development fee, etc., if any. Cargo revenue is recognised when service is rendered i.e. goods are transported, net of airport levies and applicable taxes.

 

The sale of tickets not yet flown is credited to unearned revenue i.e. ‘Forward Sales’ disclosed under other current liabilities. Fees charged for modification and cancelation of flight tickets and towards special service request are recognised as revenue on rendering of the service.

 

The unutilised balance in Forward Sales for more than a year is recognised as revenue based on historical statistics, data and management estimates and considering the Group’s cancellation policy.

 

In flight sales

Revenue from sale of merchandise is recognised on transfer of all significant risks and rewards to the  passenger. Revenue from sale of food and beverages is recognised on sale of goods to the passenger, net of applicable taxes.

 

Tour and packages

Income and related expense from sale of tours and packages are recognised upon services being rendered and where applicable, are stated net of discounts and applicable taxes. The income and expense are stated on gross basis.

 

The sale of tours and packages not yet serviced is credited to unearned revenue, i.e. ‘Forward Sales’ disclosed under other current liabilities.

 

Interest income

Interest income on financial assets (including deposits with banks) is recognised using the effective interest rate method on a time proportionate basis.

 

Claims and other credits – non-refundable
Claims relate to reimbursement towards operational expenses such as operating lease rentals, aircraft repair and maintenance, etc., are adjusted against such expenses over the estimated period for which these reimbursements pertain. When credits are used against purchase of goods and services such as operating lease rentals, aircraft repair and maintenance, etc., these are adjusted against such expenses on utilization basis. The claims and credits are netted of against related expense arising on the same transaction as it reflects the substance of transaction. Moreover, any claim or credit not related to reimbursement towards operational expenses or used for purchase of goods and services are recognised as income in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss when a contractual entitlement exists, the amount can be reliably measured and receipt is virtually certain.

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