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A
PROJECT REPORT
ON
“WORKING CAPITAL MANGEMENT”
A Detailed study done in
“OLIVEBEE TRADE RESOURCES (INDIA) PVT LTD”
Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of degree of Masters of
Management Studies (MMS) under University of Mumbai.
Submitted by
RUSHIKESH SHAH
ROLL NO: 46
BATCH: 2011-13
Under the guidance of
Prof. ANIL DESHMUKH
Bharati Vidyapeeth‟s Institute of Management Studies & Research
Sector 8, CBD-Belapur, Navi Mumbai –400614
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have taken efforts in this project. However, it would not have been possible without the kind
support and help of many individuals and organization. I would like to extend my sincere
thanks to all of them.
I am grateful to Mr. Anil Deshmukh for his guidance and constant supervision as well as for
providing necessary information regarding the project & also for their support in completing
the project.
I am highly indebted to Mr. Leo Gerard Andrews, CEO and Mr. Ashish Lunkad, CFO –
Olivebee Trade Resources (India) Private Ltd. for providing me such a great opportunity
to work with their organization and for extending their kind co-operation and encouragement
which helped me in completion of this project.
I would like to express my special gratitude and thanks to industry persons for giving me
such attention and time.
My thanks and appreciation also goes to my colleague in developing the project and people
who have willingly helped me out with their abilities.
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(Signature of Student)
Rushikesh Shah
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CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the project titled "Working Capital Management" is
successfully done by Mr. Rushikesh Shah during the two months summer
internship of her course (1st May 2012 – 30
th June 2012) in partial fulfillment of
the Masters in Management Studies under the University of Mumbai through
Bharati Vidyapeeth`s Institute of Management Studies and Research, Navi
Mumbai.
Date:
-------------------- -------------------- Dr. D. Y. Patil Prof. Anil Deshmukh
(Director) (Project Guide)
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Index Acknowledgement
Certificates
Executive Summary
SR.NO. CONTENTS PG NO.
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Objective of the Project 1
1.2 Research Methodology 1
2 INTRODUCTION TO THE INDUSTRY
2.1 Meaning 2
2.2 Overview 3
2.3 Present Scenario 4
2.4 Types of NBFCs (Regulated by RBI) 5
2.5 Significance of NBFCs in INDIA 7
2.6 Funding sources of NBFCs 8
3 INTRODUCTION TO THE COMPANY
3.1 Introduction 10
3.2 Brand Identity: The Logo 11
3.3 Services/ Products 12
4 INTRODUCTION TO WORKING CAPITAL
4.1 Introduction 16
4.2 Types of Working Capital 20
4.3 Need of Working Capital 22
4.4 Factors affecting Working Capital 23
4.5 Reasons for adequate Working Capital 27
4.6 Sources of Working Capital 28
4.7 Assessment of Working Capital 31
5 CONCLUSION 39
6 BIBLIOGRAPHY 40
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Working Capital Management refers to the administration of all aspects of current
assets, namely cash, marketable securities, debtors and stock (inventories) and current
liabilities. The financial manager must determine levels and composition of current assets. He
must see that right sources are tapped to finance current assets, and that current liabilities are
paid in time. He must see that right sources are tapped to finance current assets, and that
current liabilities are paid in time.
There are many aspects of working capital management, which make it an important
function of the Financial Manager:
1. Time: Working Capital Management requires much of the financial manager‟s time.
2. Investment: Working Capital represents a large portion of the total investments in
assets.
3. Significance: Working Capital Management has great significance for all firms but it
is very critical for small firms.
4. Growth: The need for working capital is directly related to the firm‟s growth.
Investment in current assets represents a very significant portion of the total
investment in assets. Working capital management is critical for all firms. A small firm may
not have much investment in fixed assets, but it has to invest to in current assets. Small firms
in India face a severe problem of collecting their debtors.
It may, thus, be concluded that all precautions should be taken for the effective and
efficient management of working capital. The Finance Manager should pay regular attention
to the levels of current assets and the financing of current assets.
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Objective of the Project:
The main objectives of the project are:
To analyze in detail the assessment of working capital finance.
To know the various types of working capital finance provided by banks.
To apply these procedure at a practical level.
1.2 Research Methodology:
Sources of data:
Secondary data Sources those helpful in research were:-
Secondary data relating to the procedure of assessment of working capital finance, old
sanction proposals, RBI guidelines etc. have been sourced from reference books.
Websites.
Books and Magazines.
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CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRY
NON-BANKING FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR 2.1 Meaning:
Non-Banking Financial Services Company
The financial sector in any economy consists of several intermediaries. Apart from
banking entities, there are investment intermediaries (such as mutual funds, hedge funds,
pension funds, and so on), risk transfer entities (such as insurance companies), information
and analysis providers (such as rating agencies, financial advisers, etc.), investment banks,
portfolio managers and son. All such entities that offer financial services other than banking,
may be broadly called non-banking financial institutions.
What is banking?
Banking is commonly understood to mean taking of deposits withdrawable on
demand or notice - that is, banks can hold people's deposits and promise to pay them on
demand. There are varieties of other entities that may accept deposits - hence, acceptance of
deposits is not the essence of banking.
In India, the term "non-banking financial companies" acquires a new meaning,
and a huge significance. The meaning of the term is such entities which are not banks,
and yet carry lending activities almost at par with banks. They may also accept deposits
- however, these deposits are term deposits and not call deposits.
The significance of non-banking financial companies in India lies in the massive
capabilities of NBFCs - short of acceptance of call deposits and remittance function, NBFCs
can virtually do everything that a bank can. Compared to this disability, the ease of entry and
lightness of regulation applicable to NBFCs makes it a tremendous focus of interest,
particularly for foreign investors wanting to enter India's financial sector.
For instance, it is possible to hold 100% foreign ownership of NBFCs, while in case
of banks, there are serious caps. It is possible to either start an NBFC or buy one of the
17000-odd companies many of which are formed for sale. On the other hand, getting a
banking license requires a real penance.
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2.2 Overview:
Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are fast emerging as an important
segment of Indian financial system. It is a heterogeneous group of institutions (other than
commercial and co-operative banks) performing financial intermediation in a variety of ways,
like accepting deposits, making loans and advances, leasing, hire purchase, etc. They raise
funds from the public, directly or indirectly, and lend them to ultimate spenders. They
advance loans to the various wholesale and retail traders, small-scale industries and self-
employed persons. Thus, they have broadened and diversified the range of products and
services offered by a financial sector. Gradually, they are being recognised as complementary
to the banking sector due to their customer-oriented services; simplified procedures;
attractive rates of return on deposits; flexibility and timeliness in meeting the credit needs of
specified sectors; etc.
Under the Act, it is mandatory for a NBFC to get itself registered with the RBI as a
deposit taking company. This registration authorises it to conduct its business as an NBFC.
For the registration with the RBI, a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956
and desirous of commencing business of non-banking financial institution, should have a
minimum net owned fund (NOF) of Rs 25 lakhs (raised to Rs 200 lakhs w.e.f April 21,
1999). The term 'NOF' means, owned funds (paid-up capital and free reserves, minus
accumulated losses, deferred revenue expenditure and other intangible assets) less, (i)
investments in shares of subsidiaries/companies in the same group/ all other NBFCs; and (ii)
the book value of debentures/bonds/ outstanding loans and advances, including hire-purchase
and lease finance made to, and deposits with, subsidiaries/ companies in the same group, in
excess of 10% of the owned funds.
The activities of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in India have undergone
qualitative changes over the years through functional specialisation. The role of NBFCs as
effective financial intermediaries has been well recognised as they have inherent ability to
take quicker decisions, assume greater risks, and customise their services and charges more
according to the needs of the clients. While these features, as compared to the banks, have
contributed to the proliferation of NBFCs, their flexible structures allow them to unbundle
services provided by banks and market the components on a competitive basis. The
distinction between banks and non-banks has been gradually getting blurred since both the
segments of the financial system engage themselves in many similar types of activities.
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2.3 Present Scenario:
At present, NBFCs in India have become prominent in a wide range of activities like
hire-purchase finance, equipment lease finance, loans, investments, etc. By employing
innovative marketing strategies and devising tailor-made products, NBFCs have also been
able to build up a clientele base among the depositors, mop up public savings and command
large resources as reflected in the growth of their deposits from public, shareholders,
directors and other companies, and borrowings by issue of non-convertible debentures, etc.
Consequently, the share of non-bank deposits in household sector savings in financial assets,
increased from 3.1 per cent in 1980-81 to 10.6 per cent in 1995-96. In 1998, the definition of
public deposits was for the first time contemplated as distinct from regulated deposits and as
such, the figures thereafter are not comparable with those before.
The importance of NBFCs in delivering credit to the unorganised sector and to small
borrowers at the local level in response to local requirements is well recognised. The rising
importance of this segment calls for increased regulatory attention and focused supervisory
scrutiny in the interests of financial stability and depositor protection.
In response to the perceived need for better regulation of the NBFC sector, the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934 was amended in 1997, providing for a comprehensive
regulatory framework for NBFCs. The RBI (Amendment) Act, 1997 conferred powers on the
RBI to issue directions to companies and its auditors prohibit deposit acceptance and
alienation of assets by companies and initiate action for winding up of companies. The
Amendment Act provides for compulsory registration with the RBI of all NBFCs,
irrespective of their holding of public deposits, for commencing and carrying on business of a
non-banking financial institution; minimum entry point norms; maintenance of a portion of
deposits in liquid assets; and creation of reserve fund and transfer of 20 per cent of profit
after tax but before dividend annually to the fund. Accordingly, to monitor the financial
health and prudential functioning of NBFCs, the RBI issued directions to companies on:
acceptance of public deposits; prudential norms like capital adequacy, income recognition,
asset classification, provisioning for bad and doubtful assets, exposure norms and other
measures. Directions were also issued to the statutory auditors to report non-compliance with
the RBI Act and regulations to the RBI, and Board of Directors and shareholders of the
NBFCs.
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2.4 Types of NBFCs (Regulated by RBI)
Non-Banking Financial Entity Principal Business
1) Non-banking financial
company
In terms of the Section 45-l(f) read with Section 45-
i(c) of the RBI Act, 1934, as amended in 1997, their
principal business is that of receiving deposits or that
of a financial institution, such as lending, investment
in securities, hire purchase finance or equipment
leasing.
a) Equipment Leasing
Company (EL)
Equipment Leasing or financing of such activity.
b) Hire Purchase Finance
Company (HP)
Hire purchase transactions or financing of such
transactions.
c) Investment Company (IC)
Acquisition of securities. These include Primary
Dealers (PDs) who deal in underwriting and market
making for government securities.
d) Loan company (LC)
Providing finance by making loans or advances, or
otherwise for any activity other than its own;
excludes EL/HP/Housing Finance Companies
(HFCs).
e) Residuary non-banking
company (RNBC)
Company which receives deposits under any scheme
or arrangement by whatever name called, in one
lump-sum or in installments by way of contributions
or subscriptions or by sale of units or certificates or
other instruments, or in any manner. These
companies do not belong to any of the categories as
stated above.
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2) Mutual Benefit Financial
Company (MBFC) i.e. Nidhi
Company
Any company which is notified by the Central
Government as a Nidhi Company under section 620A
of the Companies Act, 1956.
3) Mutual Benefit Company
(MBC) i.e. potential Nidhi
Company
A company which is working on the lines of a Nidhi
company but has not yet been so declared by the
Central Government, has minimum net owned fund
(NOF) of Rs.10 lakh, has applied to the RB1 for CoR
and also to Department of Company Affairs (DCA)
for being notified as Nidhi company and has not
contravened directions/ regulations of RBI/DCA.
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2.5 Significance of NBFCs in INDIA:
According to the Economic Survey 2010-11, it has been reported that NBFCs as a
whole account for 11.2 per cent of assets of the total financial system. With the growing
importance assigned to financial inclusion, NBFCs have come to be regarded as important
financial intermediaries particularly for the small-scale and retail sectors. In the multi-tier
financial system of India, importance of NBFCs in the Indian financial system is much
discussed by various committees appointed by RBI in the past and RBI has been modifying
its regulatory and supervising policies from time to time to keep pace with the changes in the
system. NBFCs have turned out to be engines of growth and are integral part of the Indian
financial system, enhancing competition and diversification in the financial sector, spreading
risks specifically at times of financial distress and have been increasingly recognized as
complementary of banking system at competitive prices. The Banking sector has always been
highly regulated, however simplified sanction procedures, flexibility and timeliness in
meeting the credit needs and low cost operations resulted in the NBFCs getting an edge over
banks in providing funding.
Number of NBFCs Registered with RBI:
The following table shows the number of NBFCs registered with the Reserve Bank of
India and the trend of registration of companies as NBFC since the last decade. The table as
given below also indicates registration of deposit accepting NBFCs of the total NBFCs
registered with RBI.
End June
Number of
Registered NBFCs
Number of
NBFCs-D
(NBFCs accepting
Public Deposits)
Number of
NBFCs-ND-SI*
(NBFCs Not
accepting Public
Deposits)
2006 13,014 428 149
2007 12,968 401 173
2008 12,809 364 189
2009 12,740 336 234
2010 12,630 308 260
2011 12,409 297 330
*systematically important NBFCs - An NBFC–ND with an asset size of Rs.100 crore and
more as per the last audited balance sheet is considered as systemically important.
2.6 Funding sources of NBFCs: Funding sources of NBFCs include debentures, borrowings from banks and FIs,
Commercial Paper and inter-corporate loans.
Table below provides for funding sources of Non- Banking Financial Companies –
Non Deposit Taking – Systematically Important:
Major Sources of Funds
Source of Fund
March 2008
(Percentage to total
Liabilities)
March 2009
(Percentage to total
Liabilities)
Debentures 21.7 28.3
Commercial papers 4.9 4.5
Borrowings from Banks & FIs 19.8 18.5
Inter-corporate Loans 5.4 2.8
Others 14.1 15.2
Source: RBI Report on Trend & Progress of Banks
Banks are also a major source of funding for NBFCs either directly or indirectly. So
in a way NBFCs have a dependence on banks making them vulnerable to systemic risks in
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the financial system.
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Funding by NBFCs:
Historically, banks have played the role of intermediaries between the savers and the
investors. However, in the last few decades, the importance and nature of financial
intermediation has undergone a dramatic transformation the world over. The dependence on
bank credit to fund investments is giving way to raising resources through a range of market
based instruments such as the stock and bond markets, new financial products and
instruments like mortgage and other asset backed securities, financial futures and derivative
instruments like swaps and complex options. Besides transferring resources from savers to
investors, these instruments enable allocation of risks and re-allocation of capital to more
efficient use. The increase in the breadth and depth of financial markets has also coincided
with a pronounced shift among the ultimate lenders who have moved away from direct
participation in the financial markets to participation through a range of intermediaries. These
developments in international financial markets have been mirrored in the financial market in
India.
NBFCs are typically into funding of:
Construction equipment Commercial vehicles and cars
Gold loans Microfinance
Consumer durables and two wheelers Loan against shares, etc.
List of major products offered by NBFCs in India:
Funding of commercial vehicles Funding of infrastructure assets
Retail financing Loan against shares
Funding of plant and machinery Small and Medium Enterprises
Financing
Financing of specialized equipment Operating leases of cars, etc.
Types of instrument generally executed:
Loans
Hire purchase
Financial lease
Operating lease
CHAPTER 3: INTRODUCTION TO THE COMPANY
OLIVEBEE TRADE RESOURCES (INDIA) PVT LTD
3.1 Introduction: Olivebee Group have local companies, representative offices and agents throughout
the world, fully qualified to act as business partners of international and central banks,
government bodies as well as exporting and trading corporations
Olivebee is a global business development consultancy associated with a global
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network of private investors. Our specialists are committed to achieve full customer
satisfaction, as a fully coordinated organization we guarantee the fastest replies and
contiguously high quality service throughout our staff. Our major goal is helping you
accomplishing your goals on a timely manner and take pleasure on the best customer service
of all times.
Principles:
Good business lead to win-win scenarios. We dedicate our time, talent and resources
to each client and consider our goals unmet until your goals are realized.
Who we are?
Olivebee is structured upon the foundation of good ethics, strong morals, and proven
business practices. We combine creativity and hard work together with integrity to ensure our
clients the best service possible that can be relied upon for all business needs. We are a select
group of professionals and partners custom designed to meet the strenuous demands of
business. We work with a select group of professionals and partners, custom designed to meet
the strenuous demands of business in today‟s difficult economy.
What we believe?
We believe that a sense of pride and satisfaction is essential to our clients and we
therefore take the same approach as we work: taking the utmost pride in what we do. Our
satisfaction comes from seeing our clients succeed. Our greatest asset is the people we have
business with and that can testify what we write here, referring our services. There is no
greatest advertisement than the one provided from our clients. We believe that each of us
needs a sense of pride and satisfaction in what we do, and our commitment is bringing the
best business relationship someone deserves. Because satisfying our clients depends on the
united effort of both parties, we are therefore most effective by the creativity we structure in
our deals, with mutual interest, and through this we can power the success of unlimited
people, because faith and perseverance makes all things possible.
Why we succeed? We believe in ourselves, we believe in our clients, and we believe that working
together…all things are possible.
3.2 Brand Identity: The Logo:
The Name: Olivebee
Olivebee represents the combination of two most strong natural words.
Olive:
The word olive is derived from Latin word olīva which in turn comes from the Greek
ἐλαία (elaía). The leafy branches of the olive tree – the olive leaf as a symbol of abundance,
glory and peace– were used to crown the victors of friendly games and bloody wars. As
emblems of benediction and purification, they were also ritually offered to deities and
powerful figures. Over the years, the olive has been the symbol of peace, wisdom, glory,
fertility, power and purity.
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Bee: Honeybee:
Honey bees, signifying wealth creators, immortality & resurrection, were royal
emblems of the Merovingians, revived by Napoleon. Honey Bee is a metaphor indicating
ethical as well as professional values, our innovative and ethical approach to knowledge &
wealth extraction, our sincere attempt to build up people to people communication and our
commitment to let benefit be shared with our shareholders holders, qualifies us to identify
ourselves with the great metaphor of Honey Bee.
About the Logo:
The central highlight of the logo is the honeycomb. Honey comb depicts great
teamwork, professionalism and strong bond of the organization. All this values when applied
together give birth to a star. The Five hexagon represent five continents, five fingers (hand)
Five elements &Five physical senses. The five-pointed star has become a symbol of fame or
"stardom". In our logo the star is symbol of fame & Quality.
The Color:
Green is the color of nature, fertility, life. Grass green is the most restful color. Green
symbolizes self-respect and well being. Green is the color of balance. It also means learning,
growth and harmony. The green also represents freshness & purity.
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3.3 Services/Products:
1. Financial Consulting:
Olivebee deals strictly with private money sources, investors, and other
investment groups we have relationships with. When it comes to funding your project
we do not use the conventional world of guidelines and parameters that you would
find at a conventional lender or banking institution. This gives us the ability to be
extremely creative in the way we structure our financing with our investors, this is
why we are able to get even the most complex of deals done. Through our network of
Hard Money Lenders, Private Investors, and other banks worldwide regardless of the
situation at hand, we can make your project come to fruition. Our investors may have
interest in Joint Venture (JV) financing partnership opportunities as well as Debt and
Equity financing. Interest rates vary on a project-by-project basis. Terms may range
from 12months up to as much as 60 months with interest only option may be available
on a project per project basis, rates and terms are depending upon the program
provided to us by our investor. Most of our Investors expect to see a full professional
presentation package that should include:
Executive Summary and / or complete Business Plan
Pro Forma Balance Sheet
Financials
Contract Agreements
Profile with resumes
Expected breakdown of sources and uses of funds
2. Project Funding:
Up to 100% LTV Domestic and International Project Financing
a. Primary Project Types:
Asset Based Financing
Bridge Financing
Commercial Loans
Commercial real estate developments
Oil, Gas Refineries and Energy projects such as Power Plants
Jumbo-Sized Infrastructure such as Major Real Estate projects (i.e.
Highways, Bridges, Railroads)
b. Global focus includes:
Acquisition and Development – up to 100% total project funding.
Bridge Loans
Development and Construction
Commercial Property Acquisitions & Refinancing
Up to 65% Loan-to-Value Hard money
Foreign and domestic projects
Mines; gold, diamonds, oil, coal, precious stones and metals, shell
Bio chemical/bio diesel/energy plants/natural gas
Blanket Mortgage loans
3. Bridge Loan Funding:
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Criteria for Hard Money/Bridge Loans:
Minimum loan size: $500,000
Minimum property value: $1,000,000
Property types: raw land, residential, commercial, industrial,
hospitality, rehabs, etc.
Maximum loan percentage: up to 70% assuming there are no other
liens on the property.
First lien position only: However, lender may be able to work with
other lenders to have them take the 2nd position.
Use of funds: The Lender does not have restrictions on the use of
funds. Borrower must be able to demonstrate an ability to make the
payments and demonstrate that loan request is realistic and financially
sound.
Terms:
Real Estate collateralized loans with up to 3 years to repay.
Prepayment:
No prepayment penalties.
Use of Proceeds:
Business or real estate related purposes.
Loan to value:
Up to 70% of the quich sale value of the property.
Rates:
Depends On Prevailing Interest Rates
Loan Size:
Minimum loan size: $5,000,000
Maximum loan size: $100,000,000.
Location:
The Lender funds loans throughout the Asia Pacific
Collateral:
Real estate (and will consider other assets.)
Closing:
Typically, within 3 weeks, (sooner if required)
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4. Project Finance:
In alliance with our associates and financiers, we provide finance and
development services for a very wide range of international project types. Most, but
not all, of the projects we finance and develop are in the tourist, leisure,
entertainment, sport, hospitality, construction, transport and allied industries.
In order to obtain a fuller understanding of the broad range of projects which
have been developed worldwide by our associates please consider the following list of
example projects. Some of these projects are valued at several hundred million
dollars.
Bio-Tech Parks
Botanical Gardens
Casinos
Cruise Ships
Ecological Projects
Environmental Projects
Golf Courses and Driving Ranges
Harbors
Hotels and Hotel Complexes
Housing Developments
Industrial Buildings and Complexes
Office Buildings and Complexes
Real Estate
Retail Centers and Complexes
Shipping Cruises
Shopping Malls
Theme Parks
Water Parks
5. Credit Enhancement:
Olivebee International Financial, services and products are offered to clients
worldwide from its worldwide sources Olivebee International Financial consultant
have prime sources which these Principals, Financials, Lenders, providers located
USA – EUROPE – ASIA - and Australia where the financial environment is free of
the constraints that hamper the sourcing of this type of finance in the United States
and worldwide. Credit Enhancement includes:
Asset Enhancement
Asset Securitization
Credit Enhancement
Collateral Enhancement
6. Venture Capital:
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One of the most modern modes of financing, venture capital, will support
dynamic Enterprises. Venture capitals have particular advantages over other methods
of financing. The venture capital firms offer medium-long term financing, while
creating a strong capital basis for the future growth of the company. At the same time,
they can satisfy future financing needs in cooperation with other investors, if this is
necessary for their further growth.
Venture capital firms become associates of the company and receive some
combination of risks and success. Venture capital firms offer their advice in the
strategic, organizational and financial management of companies based on the
experience they have from similar companies.
Venture capital firms have expanded contacts with several sectors, which is
very useful for a company. This helps attracting clients, recruiting executives, as well
as searching for strategic allies and investors. The participation of a venture capital
firm gives prestige to a company and facilitates the access to traditional forms of
financing, i.e. bank lending. Finally, we note that venture capital firms are
experienced in preparing a company to enter the stock market as well as in buying-
outs and mergers.
In order we proceed in this form of financing we need to receive an executive
summary and full business plan (if available) with clear data of present financial
status from the applicant for venture capital, as well as the amount he wishes and the
progress of business when he gets this funding.
7. Financial Instruments:
Bank Guarantees (BG)
Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC)
Certificate of Deposits (CD)
Medium Term Notes (MTN)
8. Due Diligence:
Olivebee funding process has been structured to maximize the efficiency of
our funding process. In order to best help achieve this, we ask that you take time to
understand our protocol and provide the required information and documents in a
timely manner.
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CHAPTER 4: INTRODUCTION TO WORKING CAPITAL
MANAGEMENT
“CASH IS THE LIFEBLOOD OF BUSINESS” 4.1 Introduction:
Working Capital Management is concerned with the problems arise in attempting to
manage the current assets, the current liabilities and the inter-relationship that exist between
them. The term current assets refer to those assets which in ordinary course of business can
be, or, will be, turned into cash within one year without undergoing a diminution in the value
and without disrupting the operation of the firm. The major current assets are cash,
marketable securities, account receivables and inventory. Current liabilities are those
liabilities which intended at their inception to be paid in ordinary course of business, within a
year, out of current assets or the earnings of the concern. The basic current liabilities are
account payable, bills payable, bank overdraft and outstanding expenses.
The goal of Working Capital Management is to manage the firms current assets and
current liabilities in such a way that the satisfactory level of working capital is mentioned.
The current assets should be large enough to cover its current liabilities in order to ensure a
reasonable margin of the safety.
Definition:
“Excess of current assets over current liabilities”
-Guttman and Dougall
“The excess current assets of a business (i.e. cash, accounts receivables, inventories) over
current items owned to employees and others (such as salaries and wages payable, accounts
payable, taxes owned to government)”
-Park and Gladson
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Every business needs investment to procure their fixed assets,which remain ina use
for longer period. Money invested in these assets is called „Long-term funds‟ or „Fixed
Capital‟. Business also needs funds for short-term purposes to finance current operations.
Investments in short-term assets like cash, inventories, debtors etc., are called “Short-term
funds” or “Working Capital”. The „Working Capital‟ can be recognized, as funds needed for
carrying day-to-day operations of business smoothly. The management of “Working Capital”
is equally important as the management of long-term financial investment.
Working Capital is a financial metric which represents the amount of day-by-day
operating liquidity available to a business. Along with fixed assets such as plant and
equipment, working capital is considered a part of operating capital. It is calculated as current
assets minus current liabilities. A company can be endowed with assets and profitability, but
shorter of liquidity, if assets cannot be converted into cash.
WORKING CAPITAL = CURRENT ASSETS – CURRENT
LIABILITIES
Every running business needs a working capital. Even a business which is fully
equipped with all types of fixed assets is bound to collapse without:
(i) Adequate supply of raw materials for processing;
(ii) Cash to pay for wages, power and other costs;
(iii) Creating a stock of finished goods to feed the market the demand regularly; and;
(iv) The ability to grant credit to its customers.
All these require Working Capital.
Working Capital is thus like the lifeblood of a business. The business will not be able
to carry on day-to-day activities without the availability of adequate Working Capital. The
diagram shown on the next page clarifies it:
Working Capital Cycle involves conversions and rotations of various constituents/
components of the Working Capital. Initially „Cash‟ is converted into raw materials.
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Subsequently, with the usage of fixed assets resulting in value additions, the raw materials get
converted into work-in-progress and then to finished goods. When sold on credit, the finished
goods assume the form of debtors who give the business cash on due date. Thus „Cash‟
assumes its original form again at the end of one such Working Capital Cycle but in the
course it passes through various other forms of current assets too. This is how various
components of current assets keep on changing their forms due to value addition. As a result,
they rotate and business operations continue. Thus, the working capital cycle involves
rotation of various constituents of the working capital.
While managing the Working Capital, two characteristics of current assets should be
kept in mind viz.
(i) Short life span, and;
(ii) Swift transformation into other form of current asset.
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Each constituent of current asset has comparatively very short life span Investment
remains in a particular form of current asset for a short period. The life span of current assets
depends upon the time required in the activities of procurement; production, sales and
collection and degree of synchronization among them. A very short life span of current assets
results into swift transformation into other form of current assets for a running business.
These characteristics have certain implications:
Decision regarding management of the working capital cycle has to be taken
frequently and on a repeat basis.
The various components of working capital are closely related and mismanagement of
any one component adversely affects other components too.
The difference between the present value and the book value of profit is not
significant.
The Working Capital has the following components, which are in form of
Current Assets:
Stock of Cash
Stock of Raw Materials
Stock of Finished Goods
Value of Debtors
Miscellaneous current assets like short term investment loans and advances.
Current Liabilities:
Sundry Creditors
Trade advances
Borrowings
Commercial Banks
Provisions.
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4.2 Types of Working Capital:
Working Capital requirements of an organization can be broadly divided into two
categories:
(i) On the basis of Time.
(ii) On the basis of Concept.
The following diagrammatic presentation of classification of the working capital gives the
better perception.
Working Capital
On the basis of Time
Permanent/Fixed Working Capital
Temporary/Variable Working Capital
On the basis of Concept
Gross Working Capital
Net Working Capital
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On the basis of time:
(i) Permanent/Fixed Working Capital:
This refers to that minimum amount of investment in all current assets which
is required at all times to carry out minimum level of business activities. It represents
the current assets are the characteristics of this type of working capital:-
a. Amount of permanent working capital remains in the business in one form or
another. This is particularly important from the point of view of financing. The
suppliers of such working should not expect its return during the lifetime of the
firm.
b. It also grows with the size of the business.
Permanent working capital is permanentlyneeded for business and therefore it
should be financed out of long-term funds. This is the reason why the current ratio has
to be substantially more than „1‟.
(ii) Temporary/Variable Working Capital:
The amount of such working capital keeps on fluctuating from time-to-time on
the basis of business activities. In other words, it represents additional current assets
required at different times during the operating year. The quantum of temporary
working capital is mainly dependent on the nature of the industry an organization its
functioning and its seasonal requirement.
On the basis of concept:
(i) Gross Working capital:
The gross working capital refers to the firms investments in all the current
assets taken together i.e. the sum total of all current assets of the business. For
example, if a firm has a cash balance of Rs. 100000, debtors of Rs. 70000 and
inventory of raw materials and finished goods has been assessed at Rs. 50000, then
the gross working capital of the firm is Rs.220000.
Gross Working Capital = Sum Total of Current Assets
(ii) Net Working Capital:
The term net working capital may be defined as the excess of total current
assets over current liabilities. The extent, to which these current liabilities are delayed,
the firm gets availability of funds for that period.
Net Working Capital = Difference between Current Assets and Current
Liabilities
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4.3 Need of Working Capital:
Given the objective of financial decision making to maximize the shareholders‟
wealth, it is necessary to generate sufficient profits. The extent to which profits can be earned
will naturally depend, among other things, upon the magnitude of sales. A successful sales
program is, in other words, necessary for earning profits by any business enterprise.
However, sales do not convert into cash instantly; there is invariably a time lag between sale
of goods and the receipt of cash. There is therefore, a need for working capital in the form of
current assets to deal with the problem arising out of the lack of immediate realization of cash
against goods sold. Therefore sufficient working capital is necessary to sustain sales activity.
Technically this is referred to operating cycle. The operating cycle can be said to be at the
heart of the need for the working capital. In other words the operating cycle refers to the
length of time necessary to complete the following cycle of events:
Conversion of cash into raw materials;
Conversion of raw materials into inventory;
Conversion of inventory into receivables;
Conversion of receivables into cash.
If it were possible to complete the sequences instantaneously, there would be no need
for current assets (working capital). But since it is not possible, the firm is forced to have
current assets. Since the cash inflows and outflows do not match, firms have to necessarily
keep cash or invest in short term liquid securities so that they will be in position to meet
obligations when they become due. Similarly, firms must have adequate inventory to guard
against the possibility of not being able to meet demand for their products. Adequate
inventory, therefore, provides a cushion against being out of stock. If firms have to be
competitive, they must sell goods to their customer on credit which necessitates the holding
of accounts receivables. It is in these ways that an adequate level of working capital is
absolutely necessary for smooth sales activity which, in turn, enhances the owner‟s wealth.
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4.4 Factor affecting Working Capital:
The factors affecting working capital are discussed below in brief:
1. Nature of working capital:
The nature and the working capital requirements of an enterprise are
interlinked. While a manufacturing industry has a long cycle of operation of the
working capital, the same would be short in an enterprise involved in providing
services. The amount required also varies as per the nature; an enterprise involved in
production would require more working capital than a service sector enterprise.
2. Manufacturing/Production Policy:
Each enterprise in the manufacturing sector has its own production policy,
some follow the policy of uniform production even if the demand varies from time to
time, and others may follow the principle of 'demand-based production' in which
production is based on the demand during that particular phase of time. Accordingly,
the working capital requirements vary for both of them.
3. Operations:
The requirement of working capital fluctuates for seasonal business. The
working capital needs of such businesses may increase considerably during the busy
season and decrease during the slack season. Ice creams and cold drinks have a great
demand during summers, while in winters the sales are negligible.
4. Market condition:
If there is high competition in the chosen product category, then one shall need
to offer sops like credit, immediate delivery of goods etc. for which the working
capital requirement will be high. Otherwise, if there is no competition or less
competition in the market then the working capital requirements will be low.
5. Availability of raw materials:
If raw material is readily available then one need not maintain a large stock of
the same, thereby reducing the working capital investment in raw material stock. On
the other hand, if raw material is not readily available then a large inventory/stock
needs to be maintained, thereby calling for substantial investment in the same.
6. Growth and expansion:
Growth and expansion in the volume of business results in enhancement of the
working capital requirement. As business grows and expands, it needs a larger amount
of working capital. Normally, the need for increased working capital funds precedes
growth in business activities.
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7. Price level changes:
Generally, rising price level requires a higher investment in the working
capital. With increasing prices, the same level of current assets needs enhanced
investment.
8. Manufacturing cycle:
The manufacturing cycle starts with the purchase of raw material and is
completed with the production of finished goods. If the manufacturing cycle involves
a longer period, the need for working capital would be more.
At times, business needs to estimate the requirement of working capital in
advance for proper control and management. The factors discussed above influence
the quantum of working capital in the business. The assessment of working capital
requirement is made keeping these factors in view. Each constituent of working
capital retains its form for a certain period and that holding period is determined by
the factors discussed above. So for correct assessment of the working capital
requirement, the duration at various stages of the working capital cycle is estimated.
Thereafter, proper value is assigned to the respective current assets, depending on its
level of completion. The basis for assigning value to each component is given below:
Component of Working Capital Basis of Valuation
Stock of Raw materials Purchase cost of Raw materials
Stock of Work-in-progress At Cost or Market Value
(whichever is low)
Stock of Finished goods Cost of Production
Debtors Cost of Sales or Sales Value
Cash Working expenses
Each constituent of the working capital is valued on the basis of valuation
enumerated above for the holding period estimated. The total of all such valuation
becomes the total estimated working capital requirement.
The assessment of the working capital should be accurate even in the case of
small and micro enterprises where business operation is not very large. We know that
working capital has a very close relationship with day-to-day operations of a business.
Negligence in proper assessment of the working capital, therefore, can affect the day-
to-day operations severely. It may lead to cash crisis and ultimately to liquidation. An
inaccurate assessment of the working capital may cause either under-assessment or
over-assessment of the working capital and both of them are dangerous.
9. Operating cycle analysis:
The operating cycle of the firm begins with the acquisition of raw materials
and ends with the collection of receivables. It may be divided into four stages:
a) Raw materials and stores storage stage,
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b) Work-in-progress stage,
c) Finished goods inventory stage, and
d) Debtors collection stage.
Duration of operating cycle:
The duration of operating cycle is equal to the sum of the duration of each of these
stages less the credit period allowed by the suppliers to the firms. It can be given as
O = R + W + F + D – C
Where, O is Duration of Operating cycle
R is Raw materials and storage store period
W is Work-in-progress period
F is Finished goods storage period
D is Debtors collection period
C is Creditors payment period
WORK-IN-
PROGRESS
RAW
MATERIALS
ACCOUNTS
RECEIVABLE FINISHED
GOODS
CASH
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The components of operating cycle will be calculated as follows:
R = Average stock of raw materials and stores
Average raw material and stores consumption per day
W = Average work-in-progress inventory
Average cost of production per day
F = Average finished goods inventory
Average cost of goods sold per day
D = Average book debts
Average credit sales per day
C = Average trade creditors
Average credit purchase per day
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4.5 Reasons for Adequate Working Capital
A firm must have adequate working capital, i.e. as much as needed by the firm. It
should neither have excessive nor inadequate. Both situations are dangerous. Excessive
working capital means the firm has idle funds, which earn no profit for the firm. Inadequate
working capital means the firm does not have sufficient funds for running its operations,
which ultimately results in production interruptions, and lowering down the profitability. It will be interesting to understand the relation between working capital, risk and
return. In a manufacturing concern, it is generally accepted that higher levels of working
capital decrease the risk and decrease the profitability too. While lower levels of working
capital increase the risk but have the potentiality of increasing the profitability also. This principle is based on the following assumptions:
There is a direct relationship between risk and profitability – higher is the risk, higher
is the profitability; while lower is the risk, lower is the profitability.
Current assets are less profitable then fixed assets.
Short-term funds are less expensive then long-term funds.
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4.6 Sources of Working Capital:
The working capital requirements should be met both from short-term as well long-
term sources of funds. It will be appropriate to meet at least 2/3rd
(if not the whole) of the
permanent working capital requirements from long-term sources and only for the period
needed. The financing of working capital through short-term sources of funds has the
benefits of lower cost and establishing close relationship with the banks. Financing of
working capital from long-term resources provides the following benefits:
It reduces risk, since the need to repay loans at frequent intervals is eliminated.
It increases liquidity, since the firm has not to worry about the payment of these
funds in near future.
Although long-term funds partly finance current assets and provide the margin money
for working capital, such working capitals are virtually exclusively supported by short-term
sources. The main sources of working capital financing are as follows:
1. Trade Credit:
Trade credit refers to the credit extended by the supplier of goods and services
in the normal course of business of the firm. According to trade practices, cash is not
paid immediately for purchases but after an agreed period of time. Thus, trade credit
represents a source of finance for credit purchases. There is no formal/specific
negotiation for trade credit. It is an informal agreement the buyer and the seller. Such
credit appears in the books of buyers as sundry creditors/accounts payable. The most
of trade credit is open account as accounts payable; the supplier of goods does not
extend credits indiscriminately. Their decision as well as quantum is based on a
consideration of factors such as earnings record over a period of time, liquidity
position of the firm and the past record of the payment.
2. Bank Credit:
Bank credit is primarily institutional source of working capital finance in
India.
In fact, it represents the most important source for financing of current assets.
Working capital finance is provided by banks in following ways:
Cash Credit/Overdrafts:
Under cash credit/overdraft agreement of bank finance, the bank
specifies a predetermine borrowing/credit limit. The borrower can borrow up
to the stipulated credit. Within the specified limit, any number of drawings is
possible to the extent of his requirements periodically. Similarly, repayment
can be made whenever desired during the period. The interest is determined
on the basis of the running balance/amount actually by the borrower and not
on the sanctioned limit.
Loans:
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Under this arrangement, the entire amount of borrowing is credited to
the current account of the borrower or released in the cash. The borrower has
to pay interest on the total amount. The loans are repayable on the demand
or in the periodic installments. They can also be renewed from time-to-time.
As a form of financing, loans simply a financial discipline on the part of the
borrowers. From a modest beginning in the early nineties, at least 80% of
Maximum Permissible Bank Finance (MPBF) must be in the form of loans
in India.
Term-loans for Working Capital:
Under this arrangement, banks advance loans for 3-7 years payable in
yearly or half-yearly installments. Generally this forms the part of special
working capital.
Letter of Credit:
The other form of bank credit are direct forms of financing in which
banks provide funds as well as bear risk, letter of credit is an indirect form of
working capital financing and banks assumes only the risk, the credit being
provided by the suppliers himself. The purchaser of the goods on credit
obtains a letter of credit from bank. The bank undertakes the responsibility
to make payment to the supplier in case the buyer fails to meet his
obligations. Thus, the modus operandi of letter of credit is that the supplier
sells goods on credit/extends credit to purchaser, the bank gives a guarantee
and bears risk only in case of default by the purchaser.
3. Commercial Papers (CP):
Commercial Papers (CP) is a short-term unsecured negotiable instrument,
consisting of promissory notes with a fixed maturity. It is issued on a discount on a
face value basis but it can also be issued in interest bearing form. A Commercial
Paper when issued by a company directly to the investor is called a direct paper. The
companies announce the current rates of Commercial Papers of various maturities,
and investors can select those maturities which closely approximate their holding
period. When Commercial Papers are issued by security dealer on behalf of their
corporate customers, they are called Dealer Paper. They buy at a price less than the
commission and sell at the highest possible level.
4. Factoring:
Factoring provides resources to finance receivables as well as facilitates the
collection of receivables. Although such services constitute a critical segment of the
financial services scenario in the developed countries, they appeared in the Indian
financial scene only in the early nineties as a result of RBI initiatives.
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Mode of security necessary for the finance of working capital:
1. Hypothecation:
Under this mode of security, the banks provide credit to borrowers against the
security of movable property, usually inventory of goods. The goods hypothecated,
however, continue to be in the possession of the owner of these goods (i.e. the
borrower). The rights of the lending bank (hypothecate) depend upon the terms of the
contract between the borrower and the lender. Although the bank does not have
physical possession of the goods, it has a legal right to sell the goods realize the
outstanding loan. Hypothecation facility is normally not available to new borrowers.
2. Pledge:
Pledge as a mode of security, is different from hypothecation in that in the
former, unlike in the later, the goods which are offered as security are transferred to
the physical possession of the lender. An essential perquisite of pledge, therefore, is
that the goods are in the custody of the bank. The borrower, who offers the security is
called „Pawnor (Pledger)‟, while the bank is called „Pawnee (Pledgee). The lodging of
goods by the „Pledgor‟ to the „Pledgee‟ is a kind of bailment. Therefore, pledge
creates some liabilities for the bank. It must take reasonable care of goods pledged
with it. In case of non-payment of the loans, the bank enjoys the right to sell the
goods.
3. Lien:
The term lien refers to the right of a part to retain goods belonging to another
party until a debt due to him is paid. Lien can be of two types:
i. Particular Lien:
Particular lien is a right to retain goods until a claim pertaining to these
goods is fully paid.
ii. General Lien:
General lien can be applied till all dues of the claimant are paid. Banks
usually enjoy general lien.
4. Mortgage:
It is a transfer of legal/equitable interest in specific immovable property for
securing the payment of debt. The person who parts with the interest in the property is
called „Mortgager‟ and the bank in whose favour the transfer takes place is the
„Mortagagee‟. The instrument of transfer is called „Mortgage Deed‟. Mortgage is,
thus, conveyance of the interest in the mortgaged property. The mortgage interest in
the property is terminated as soon as the debt is paid.
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4.7 Assessment of Working Capital:
A company needs working capital funds mainly to carry its current assets for its
operation. Proper assessment of working capital funds is needed to be done for the interest of
the company and also for the interest of the scarce credit according to the production
requirement. Inadequate or low level of working capital may result in under-utilisation of
capacity and financial difficulties. On other hand excessive or high level of working capital
may lead to unproductive use of cash and unnecessary interest burden on company.
Following can be used for the proper assessment of working capital:
1. Norms for inventory and receivables:
If the credit is taken from the bank for the production requirement, it is
necessary to assess the requirements on the certain norms. “A study group under the
chairmanship of Mr. P. L. Tandon was constituted for framing guidelines for
commercial banks for follow-up and supervision of bank credit for ensuring proper
end-use of funds.” Major recommendations by this committee were:
Assessment of need based credit of the borrower on a rational basis on the basis
of their business plans.
Bank credit would only be supplementary to the borrower‟s resources and not
replace them, i.e. banks would not finance one hundred percent of borrower‟s
working capital requirement.
Working capital finance would be available to the borrowers on the basis of
industry wise norms (Prescribe first by the Tandon Committee and then by
Reserve Bank of India) for holding different current assets. ( E.g. Raw Materials,
Stock-in-Progress, Finished Goods, Accounts Receivables)
Credit would be made available to the borrowers in different components like
cash credit; bills purchased and discounted working capital, term loan, etc.,
depending upon nature of holding of various current assets.
In order to facilitate a close watch under operation of borrowers, bank would
require them to submit at regular intervals, data regarding their business and
financial operations, for both the past and the future periods.
Norms by Tandon Committee:
Raw materials as so many months‟ consumption. They include stores and other
items used in the process of manufacture.
Stock-in-process, as so many months‟ cost of production.
Finished goods and accounts receivable as so many months‟ cost of sales and
sales respectively.
Stock of spares was not included in the norms. In financial terms, these were
considered to be a small part of total operating expenditure. Banks were expected
to assess the requirement of spares on case-by-case basis. However, they should
keep a watchful eye if spares exceed 5% of total inventories.
The committee itself visualized that there might be deviations of norms in the
following circumstances.
a) Bunched receipt of raw materials including imports.
b) Interruption of production due to power cuts, strikes or other
unavoidable circumstances.
c) Transport delays or bottlenecks.
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d) Accumulation of finished goods due to non-availability of shipping
space for exports or other disruption in sales.
2. Computation of Maximum Bank Permissible Finance (MBPF):
The Tondon Committee has suggested the following for Working out
Maximum Permissible Bank Finance:
Bank can work out Working Capital Gap i.e. Total Current Assets less Total
Current Liabilities other than Bank Borrowings and Finance a maximum of 75%
of the Gap, the balance to come out of Long term Loans i.e., owned funds and
term borrowings.
Borrowers should provide Minimum of 25% of Total Current Assets out of
Long term Funds, i.e. Owned Funds and Long term Borrowings. A certain level
of credit for purchases and other Liabilities inclusive of Bank Borrowings will
not exceed more than 75% of Current Assets.
It may be observed from the above that borrower‟s contribution from long
term funds would be 25 per cent of the working capital gap under the first method of
lending and 25 per cent of total current assets under the second method of lending.
The above minimum contribution of long-term funds is called minimum stipulated
Net Working Capital (NWC) which comes from owned funds and term borrowings.
Above two methods of lending may be illustrated by taking the following
example of the borrower‟s financial position, projected at the end of year.
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Current Liabilities Amount
(Rs.)
Current Assets Amount
(Rs.)
Creditors for Purchase 100 Raw Materials 380
Other Current Liabilities 200 Stock-in-Progress 40
300 Finished Goods 180
Bank Borrowing‟s, including
Bills Discounted with Bankers
400 Receivables, including Bills
Discounted with Bankers
110
Other Current Assets 30
Total Current Liabilities 700 Total Current Assets 740
Computation by First Method:
It is observed that, the borrower has to provide minimum of 25% of Working Capital
Gap from the Long-term funds and it gives minimum Current Ratio of 1.17:1.
Computation by Second Method:
It is observed that, the borrower has to provide minimum of 25% of Total
Current Assets from the Long-term funds and gives a minimum Current Ratio of 1.33:1.
While estimating total requirements of Long-term funds for a new project,
Financial Institutions/Banks should calculate Working Capital on the basis of norms
prescribed by Inventory and receivables and by applying Second method of lending as it
Total Current Assets 740
Less: Total Current Liabilities
(Excluding Bank Borrowings)
300
Working Capital Gap 440
25% of above from Long term Source 110
Maximum Permissible Bank Limit 330
Excess Borrowings from Banks 70
Current Ratio 1.17:1
Total Current Assets 740
25% of above from Long term Sources 185
555
Less: Total Current Liabilities
(Excluding Bank Borrowings)
300
Maximum Permissible Bank Finance 255
Excess Bank Borrowings 145
Current Ratio 1.33:1
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provides good Working Capital Ratio (Current Ratio). A project may suffer from
shortage of Working Capital Funds if sufficient margin of Working Capital is not
provided as per Second method of lending while funding new project. Proper co-
ordination between Banks and Financial Institutions is necessary to ensure the
availability of sufficient Working Capital Finance to meet the production requirement.
3. Classification of Current Assets and Current Liabilities:
In order to calculate Net Working Capital and Maximum Bank Permissible
Finance, it is necessary to have a proper classification of various items of Current
Assets and Current Liabilities. Following are the items included in Current Assets and
Current Liabilities to assess the Working Capital:
Current Assets:
Cash and Bank balances.
Investments.
Receivables arising out of sales excluding deferred receivables. (Including
bills receivables and discounted by bankers)
Raw Materials and components used in the process of Manufacturing
including those in transit.
Stock-in-Progress including Semi-Finished Goods.
Finished Goods Including those in transit.
Installment by Deferred Receivables due within one year.
Advance payment of Tax.
Advances of Purchases of Raw Materials, Components and Consumable
Stores.
Payments to be received from Contracted Sale of Fixed Assets during the next
12 months.
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Current Liabilities:
Short-term Borrowings (Including Bills Purchased and Discounted) from
o Bank
o Others.
Unsecured loans.
Sundry creditors for raw materials, components and spares.
Interest and other charges accrued but no due for payments.
Advance/progress payments from customers.
Deposits from dealers, selling agents, etc.
Statutory liabilities:
o Provident fund dues.
o Provision for taxation.
o Sales-tax, Excise etc.
o Obligation towards workers considered as statutory.
Miscellaneous Current liabilities:
o Dividends.
o Liabilities for Expenses.
o Gratuity Payable within 1 year.
o Any other payments due within 1 year.
Notes of Current Assets and Current Liabilities:
Investment in Shares, Debentures etc and Advances of other Firms/Companies, not
connected with business of the borrowing Firm, should be excluded from Current
Assets. Similar investments made in Unit Trust of India and Other Mutual Funds in
associate Companies/Subsidiaries as well as made and/or Loans extended as inter-
corporate Deposits should not be included in build-up of Current Assets while
assessing Maximum Permissible Bank Finance.
The borrowers are not expected to make the required contribution of 25% from Long-
term Sources in respect of Export Receivables. Therefore, Export Receivables may be
included in Total Current Assets for arriving at Maximum Permissible Bank Finance
but the minimum stipulated Net Working Capital may be reckoned after excluding the
quantum of Export Receivables from the Total Current Assets.
Dead Inventory i.e. Slow Moving or Obsolete items should not be classified as
Current Assets.
Security Deposits/Tender Deposits given by the Borrower should be classified as
Non-Current Assets irrespective of whether they mature within normal Operating
Cycle of 1 year or not.
Advances/Progress Payments from Customers should be classified as Current
Liabilities. However, they were part of Advances received is required by Government
Regulations to be invested in certain approved Securities, the benefit of netting may
be allowed to the extent of such Investment and Balance may be classified as Current
Liabilities.
Deposits from Dealers, Selling Agents, etc. received by the Borrower may be treated
as Term Liabilities irrespective of their tenure if such deposits are accepted to be
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repayable only when the Dealership/Agency is terminated. The Deposits, which do
not fulfill the above condition, should be classified as Current Liabilities.
In case of other Statutory Dues, Dividends etc. estimated amount payable within 1
year should be shown as Current Liabilities even if the specific provisions have not
been made for their Payment.
4. Information/Data required for assessment for working capital:
In order to assess the requirements of Working Capital on the basis of
Production needs, it is necessary to get the data from the borrowers regarding their
past/projected Production, Sales, Cost of Production, Cost of Sales, Operating Profit
etc. in order to ascertain the financial position of the Borrower and the amount of
Working Capital needs to be financed by the banks, it is necessary to call for the data
from the Borrowers regarding their Net Worth, Long-term Liabilities, Current
Liabilities, Fixed Assets, Current Assets etc.
The Reserve Bank of India prescribed the forms in 1975 to submit the
necessary details regarding the assessment of working capital under its Credit
Authorization Scheme. The Scheme of Credit Authorization was change into Credit
Monitoring Agreement in 1988. The forms used under Credit Authorization Scheme
for submitting necessary information have also been simplified in 1991 for reporting
the Credit sanctioned by the Banks above the cut-off point of Reserve Bank of India
under its Scheme for Credit Monitoring Agreement.
As the traders and merchant exporters who do not have manufacturing
activities are not required to submit the data regarding raw materials, consumable
stores, goods-in-process, power and fuel, etc., a separate set of forms has been
designed for traders and merchant exporters. In view of the peculiar nature of leasing
and the hire purchase concerns, a separate set of forms has also designed for them.
In addition to the information/data in the prescribed forms, bank may also call
for additional information required by them depending on the nature of the borrowers‟
activities and their financial position. The data is collected from the borrowers in the
following six forms:
A. Particulars of existing/proposed limits from banking system (Form I):
Particulars of the existing credit from the entire banking system as also the
term loan facilities availed of from the term lending institutions/banks are furnished in
this form. Maximum and minimum utilization of the limits during the last 12 months
outstanding balances as on a recent date are also given so that a comparison can be
made with the limits now requested and the limits actually utilized during the last 12
months.
B. Operating system (Form II):
The data relating to last sales, net sales, cost of raw material, power and fuel,
direct labour, depreciation, selling, general expenses, interest, etc. are furnished in this
form. It also covers information on operating profit and net profit after deducting total
expenditure from total sale proceeds.
C. Analysis of the Balance Sheet (Form III):
A complete analysis various items of last year‟s balance sheet, current year‟s
estimate and following year‟s projections is given, in this form. The details of current
liabilities, term liabilities, net worth, current assets, other non-current assets, etc. are
given in this form as per the classification accepted by banks.
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D. Comparative Statement of Current Assets and Current Liabilities (Form IV):
This form gives the details of various items of current assets and current
liabilities as per classification accepted by banks. The figures given in this form
should tally with the figures given in the form III where details of all the liabilities
and assets are given. In case of inventory, receivables and sundry creditors; the
holding/levels are given not only in absolute amount but also in terms of number of
month so that a comparative study may be done with prescribed norms/past trends.
They are indicated in terms of numbers of months in bracket below their amounts.
E. Computation of Maximum Permissible Bank Finance (Form V):
On the basis of details of current assets and liabilities given in form IV,
Maximum Permissible Bank Finance is calculated in this form to find out credit limits
to be allowed to the borrowers.
F. Fund Flow Statement (Form VI):
In this form, fund flow of long term sources and uses is given to indicate
whether long term funds are sufficient for meeting the long term requirements. In
addition to long term sources and uses, increase/decrease in current assets is also
indicated in this form.
5. Checklist for verification of the Information/Data:
Bank should verify not only the arithmetical accuracy of the data furnished by
the borrowers but also the logic behind various assumptions based on which the
projections have been made. For this purpose, bank officials should hold discussions
with the borrowers on projected sales, level of operations, level of inventory,
receivables, etc. if necessary, a visit to the factory may also be made to have a clear
idea of products and processes.
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Consequences of under assessment of Working Capital:
Growth may be stunted. It may become difficult for the enterprise to undertake
profitable projects due to non-availability of working capital.
Implementation of operating plans may become difficult and consequently the profit
goals may not be achieved.
Cash crisis may emerge due to paucity of working funds.
Optimum capacity utilization of fixed assets may not be achieved due to non-
availability of the working capital.
The business may fail to honour its commitment in time, thereby adversely affecting
its credibility. This situation may lead to business closure.
The business may be compelled to buy raw materials on credit and sell finished goods
on cash. In the process it may end up with increasing cost of purchases and reducing
selling prices by offering discounts. Both these situations would affect profitability
adversely.
Non-availability of stocks due to non-availability of funds may result in production
stoppage.
While underassessment of working capital has disastrous implications on business,
over assessment of working capital also has its own dangers.
Consequences of over assessment of Working Capital:
Excess of working capital may result in unnecessary accumulation of inventories.
It may lead to offer too liberal credit terms to buyers and very poor recovery system
and cash management.
It may make management complacent leading to its inefficiency.
Over-investment in working capital makes capital less productive and may reduce
return on investment.
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Conclusion
The requirement of working capital finance is ever increasing.
Proper assessment of working capital funds is needed to be done for the interest of the
company and also for the interest of the scarce credit according to the production
requirement.
Inadequate or low level of working capital may result in under-utilisation of capacity
and financial difficulties.
Excessive or high level of working capital may lead to unproductive use of cash and
unnecessary interest burden on company.
Loans and advances formed a major portion of the current assets of the firm because
of which the working capital gap is large.
In most of the cases, hypothecation and/or mortgage are used to create securities for
the banks.
Bank has their own internal credit rating procedure to rate the clients (Borrowers).
After doing the assessment of the financial indicators it is up to the judgment of the
top management of the bank to sanction such loan. The very decision could be against
the assessment result.
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Bibliography Financial Management – Khan & Jain.
Financial Management & Working Capital Management (Welingkar Institute,
PGDBM course)
Procedure of assessment of working capital finance, old sanction proposals, RBI
guidelines etc. have been sourced from reference books.
Websites:
o www.investopedia.com
o www.wikipedia.com