This Standard does not mandate which entities should be required to publish interim financial reports, how frequently, or how soon after the end of an interim period. However, governments, securities regulators, stock exchanges, and accountancy bodies often require entities whose debt or equity securities are publicly traded to publish interim financial reports. This Standard applies if an entity is required or elects to publish an interim financial report in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind ASs).
Interim financial reporting applies when an entity is required or elects to publish reports under applicable accounting standards. Interim financial reporting under Indian Accounting Standards does not mandate which entities must publish reports, their frequency, or timing; the Standard applies when an entity is required by regulation or elects voluntarily to publish an interim financial report. Governments, securities regulators, stock exchanges and accountancy bodies commonly require publicly traded entities to publish such reports, so the Standard's application depends on external regulatory triggers or the entity's election to publish under Ind AS. (AI Summary)