Capital Work-in-Progress (CWIP)
General Instructions for Preparation of StatementsTangible fixed assets in progress of construction aged by periods.
Capital Work-in-Progress (CWIP) Workings
Schedule III, Part I — Division I (Section PPE - item iii) — FY 2025-26Definition
Tangible fixed assets that are in the process of construction or installation and are not yet ready for their intended use.
Recognition Criteria
Capitalized as CWIP when directly attributable costs are incurred for a qualifying asset before it reaches working condition. Depreciation is NOT charged on CWIP.
Measurement Principles
Measured at cost of construction, materials used, direct labor, and capitalized borrowing costs (AS 16) incurred up to the reporting date.