Provisions are recognized only when there is a present obligation, as aresult of past events, and when a reliable estimate of the amount ofobligation can be made at the reporting date. These estimates arereviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current bestestimates. Provisions are discounted to their present values, where thetime value of money is material.
Contingent liability is disclosed for:
• Possible obligations which will be confirmed only by future events notwholly within the control of the Company or
• Present obligations arising from past events where it is not probable thatan outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation or areliable estimate of the amount of the obligation cannot be made.
Contingent assets are neither recognized nor disclosed. However, whenrealization of income is virtually certain, related asset is recognized.
q) Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at callwith financial institutions, other short-term, highly liquid investments withoriginal maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible toknown amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk ofchanges in value and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown withinborrowings in current liabilities in the balance sheet.
r) Cash flow statement:
Cash flows are reported using the indirect method, whereby netprofit/(loss) before tax is adjusted for the effects of transactions of a non¬cash nature and any deferrals or accruals of past or future cash receiptsor payments. The cash flows from operating, investing and financingactivities of the company are segregated.
s) Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss forthe period attributable to equity shareholders (after deductingattributable taxes) by the weighted average number of equity sharesoutstanding during the period. The weighted average number of equityshares outstanding during the period is adjusted for events including abonus issue.
For calculating diluted earnings per share, the net profit or loss for theperiod attributable to equity shareholders and the weighted averagenumber of shares outstanding during the period are adjusted for theeffects of all dilutive potential equity shares.
The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, takeaccount of inflation, seniority, promotion and other relevant factors, such as supplyand demand in the employment market.
The overall expected rate of return on assets is determined based on the marketprices prevailing on that date, applicable to the period over which the obligation is to besettled.
36. Segment information
The Company’s operations predominantly consist only of business of providinginternet and intranet, data centre solutions. Thus, there are no reportablesegments as defined in Ind AS 108 “Operating Segments”. The company earnsits entire “revenue from external customers” in India, being company’s country ofdomicile. All non-current assets other than financials instruments and deferredtax assets are located in India. There are no single major customers on whom thecompany’s revenue is dependent upon and revenue from none of the singlecustomer is more than or equal to 10% of the company’s revenue.
41. Balance Confirmations
Confirmations of receivables and payable balances have not been received bythe Company, hence, reliance is placed on the balances as per books. In theopinion of the management, the amounts are realizable / payable in the ordinarycourse of business.
42. Due to Micro and Small Enterprises
The Company has no dues to Micro and Small Enterprises as at March 31,2024and March 31, 2023 in the financial statements based on information receivedand available with the company.
43. Fair Value Measurements
i. Fair value hierarchy
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in the statement offinancial position are grouped into three levels of a fair value hierarchy. The threelevels are defined based on the observability of significant inputs to themeasurement, as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for financial instruments.
Level 2: The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an activemarket is determined using valuation techniques which maximize the use ofobservable market data rely as little as possible on entity specific estimates.
Level 3: If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable marketdata, the instrument is included in level 3.
The Company’s principal financial liabilities comprise loans and borrowings, trade andother payables. The main purpose of these financial liabilities is to finance theCompany’s operations. The Company’s principal financial assets include loans, tradeand other receivables, and cash and cash equivalents that derive directly from itsoperations. The Company holds investment in its subsidiaries.
The Company is exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Company’sBoard of Directors oversees the management of these risks. The Company’s Board ofDirectors is supported by the senior management that advises on financial risks andthe appropriate financial risk governance framework for the Company. The seniormanagement provides assurance to the Company’s board of directors that theCompany’s financial risk activities are governed by appropriate policies andprocedures and that financial risks are identified, measured and managed inaccordance with the Company’s policies and risk objectives.
The carrying amounts reported in the statement of financial position for cash and cashequivalents, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables and other liabilitiesapproximate their respective fair values due to their short maturity.
44. Financial Instruments Risk Management
i. Market Risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchangerates, interest rates and equity prices, which will affect the company’s income orthe value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market riskmanagement is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptableparameters, while optimizing the return.
a. Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financialinstrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. Thecompany has exposure only to financial instruments at fixed interest rates.Hence, the company is not exposed to significant interest rate risk.
b. Foreign Currency Risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of anexposure will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. TheCompany’s exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates relatesprimarily towards operating activities (when revenue or expense is denominatedin a foreign currency).
ii. Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that a counter party fails to discharge an obligation to theCompany, leading to a financial loss. The Company is mainly exposed to the riskof its balances with the bankers and trade and other receivables.
iii. Liquidity Risk
Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash andmarketable securities and the availability of funding through an adequate amountof committed credit facilities to meet obligations when due. Due to the nature ofthe business, the Company maintains flexibility in funding by maintainingavailability under committed facilities.
Management monitors rolling forecasts of the Company’s liquidity position andcash and cash equivalents on the basis of expected cash flows. The Companytakes into account the liquidity of the market in which the entity operates. TheCompany’s principal sources of liquidity are the cash flows generated fromoperations. The Company has no long-term borrowings and believes that theworking capital is sufficient for its current requirements. Accordingly, no liquidityrisk is perceived.
The tables below analysis the Company’s financial liabilities into relevant maturitygroupings based on their contractual maturities for all non-derivative financialliabilities. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cashflows. Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact ofdiscounting is insignificant.
45. Capital Risk Management
The Company’s objective when managing capital is to safeguard the Company’sability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns for shareholdersand benefits for stakeholders. The Company also proposes to maintain anoptimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital. Hence, the Company mayadjust any dividend payments, return capital to shareholders or issue newshares. Total capital is the equity as shown in the statement of financial position.Currently, the Company primarily monitors its capital structure on the basis ofgearing ratio. Management is continuously evolving strategies to optimize thereturns and reduce the risks. It includes plans to optimize the financial leverage ofthe Company.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors ofCITY ONLINE SERVICES LIMITED
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S. Raghava Rao Harinath Chava
Chairman and Managing Director Director
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Deepika VaidCompany Secretary