The Statement of Profit and Loss as per Schedule III of the Companies Act classifies income into two main categories:
Revenue from Operations includes:
- Sale of products
- Sale of services
- Other operating revenues
These represent the primary business activities of the company.
Other Income includes:
- Interest income
- Dividend income
- Profit on sale of investments/assets
- Other non-operating incomes
Interest income is shown separately under the head "Other Income" in the Statement of Profit and Loss, whereas the remaining three options (sale of products, sale of services, and other operating revenues) are all components of "Revenue from Operations".
Interest income is considered a financial income rather than operating revenue, as it arises from surplus funds invested by the company and not from its core business operations. This is why it receives a separate classification in the financial statements.