Government Grants and Amalgamation Accounting Scenario
Vayu Technologies Ltd. received two government grants from the State Government during the financial year 2024-25. On 1st April 2024, it received ₹ 50,00,000 towards the cost of a specialized generator costing ₹ 2,00,00,000 (useful life 5 years, residual value nil). Vayu Technologies Ltd. depreciates plant and machinery on a straight-line basis and chose the deferred income approach under AS 12 for capital grants. On 1st October 2024, the company also received a grant of ₹ 12,00,000 as a revenue subsidy to cover specific operational overheads expected to be incurred equally over 24 months starting 1st October 2024. Actual overheads incurred during FY 2024-25 matched expectations. On 31st March 2025, Vayu Technologies Ltd. amalgamated with Agni Industries Ltd. in an amalgamation in the nature of purchase under AS 14. Agni Industries Ltd. acquired all assets and liabilities of Vayu Technologies Ltd. at fair values. On this date, the net agreed valuation of assets acquired exceeded the consideration transferred by ₹ 15,00,000. Prior to the amalgamation, Vayu Technologies Ltd. carried a Statutory Reserve of ₹ 8,00,00,000 created to comply with tax laws, which needs to be maintained by Agni Industries Ltd. for another 3 years.



