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BIRLA CEMENT SATNA
SUBMITTED TO
GUIDES CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that MISS. NEHA KHATWANI has satisfactorily
completed the Summer Training Project Report on WORKING CAPITAL
MANAGEMENT AT BIRLA CEMENT, Satna under my guidance for the partial
fulfillment of MBA (Semester-III) submitted to Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa
during the academic year 2016-2017.
To best of my knowledge and belief the matter presented by her is original work
and not copied from any source. Also this report has not been submitted earlier for the
award of any Degree of Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa.
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VINDHYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH,
SATNA (M.P.)
DECLARATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Whenever we are standing on most difficult step of the dream of our life, we often
remind about The Great God for His blessings & kind help and he always helps us in
tracking off the problems by some means in our lifetime. I feel great pleasure to present
this project entitled WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AT BIRLA CEMENT
CORPORATION SATNA
I am grateful to those people who help me a lot in preparation of this project report.
It is their support and blessings, which has brought me to write this project report. I have a
deep sense of gratitude in my heart for them.
I would give sincere thanks to Mr. Sujeet Tiwari, Asst. Manager (HR) of Birla Cement, Satna
who is been & will be source of inspiration to us.
I am very thankful to my project guide Prof. GAURAV SOIN for his whole-hearted
support and affectionate encouragement without which my successful project would not
have been possible.
Finally, I am very grateful to Mighty God and inspiring parents whose loving &
caring support contributed a major share in completion of my task.
NEHA KHATWANI
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INDEX
CHAPTER TOPICS COVERED PAGE NO.
CHAPTER 7 CONCEPT 28
CHAPTER 8 SIGNIFICANCE 29
CHAPTER 12 CONCLUSION 51
CHAPTER 14 QUESTIONNAIRE 59
CHAPTER 15 BIBLIOGRAPHY 64
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ABSTRACT
This project tries to evaluate how the management of working capital is done in
BIRLA CEMENT SATNA through inventory ratios, working capital ratios, trends,
computation of cash, inventory and working capital, and short term financing.
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INTRODUCTION
Working capital refers to the cash a business requires for day-to-day operations or,
more specifically, for financing the conversion of raw materials into finished
goods, which the company sells for payment. Among the most important items of
working capital are levels of inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Analysts look at these items for signs of a company's efficiency and financial
strength.
The working capital is an important yardstick to measure the companys
operational and financial efficiency. Any company should have a right amount of
cash and lines of credit for its business needs at all times.
This project describes how the management of working capital takes place at
BIRLA CEMENT SATNA.
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The Problems
In the management of working capital, the firm is faced with two key problems:
1. First, given the level of sales and the relevant cost considerations, what are the
optimal amounts of cash, accounts receivable and inventories that a firm should
choose to maintain?
2. Second, given these optimal amounts, what is the most economical way to
finance these working capital investments? To produce the best possible results,
firms should keep no unproductive assets and should finance with the cheapest
available sources of funds. Why? In general, it is quite advantageous for the firm
to invest in short term assets and to finance short-term liabilities.
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PURPOSE OF STUDY
The objectives of this project were mainly to study the inventory, cash and
receivable at BIRLA CEMENT SATNA , but there are some more and they are
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SCOPE OF THE STUDY
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C OMPANY PROF IL E
The project was carried out in the organization of Birla cement. There are five
major market players in cement industry of these arias. They are Jaypee, Birla
cement, Ultratech, Acc, and Prism. Apart from this there are few local brands
such as Birla samrat (M.P. Birla group) in Madhya Pradesh which is selling in
the market. The information about the market was gathered by visiting
retailers in the market. Interview of retailers was taken depending upon their
accessibility. Also opinion of engineers, contractors, architects, builders (who
posses knowledge regarding different brands available in the market) has
been taken.
Survey was done for both trade and non-trade segment to get the right
picture about the market scenario. While doing the project attempt was made
to collect maximum information about the market. To get actual and correct
information. It was not told retailer that the survey is conducted by Birla
cement for confidentiality reasons.
Large numbers of retailers were visited to get the actual picture of the
market. Again the retailers of each grade (according to the performance) were
visited, to get each and every detail about the market
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History of Birla
Current scenario
After the demise late M.P. BIRLA, his wife Priyamvada BIRLA look over as
chairman of BCL and continue to lead company till her death 3rd July 2004.
Now under the co- chairmanship of Mr. R.S. Lodha of the company has
crossed the 1300 crores plus turnover more and has widen the profit. Its
export in 2006-2007 stood at Rs. 70.80 crores.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Madhav Prasad ji Birla Rajrndra ji loch Priyamvada ji Birla
(1919-1990) (1942-2008) (1928-2004)
Sheri harsh v. loch Shri pracheta majumdar Shri Aanand bordia Shri B.Btondon
(chairman) ( chief management )
Adviser
Sri B.R. nahar Shri D.N. Ghos Shri vikram swarup Dr. Deepak nayyer
CORPORATE OVERVIEW
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MR. MP BIRLA
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Smt. Priyamvada ji BIRLA
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BRANDS OF CEMENTS
UNITS BRANDS
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Birla Corporation Limited (BCL) has been ranked 6th amongst Indias ten Most Admired
Companies in the Cement Sector by Fortune India, the eminent business magazine. The
ranking has been based on a number of criteria, including size, contribution GDP, growth
rate, maturity of industry and sufficient competition. The ranking of the company has
gone up to 6th in 2013 from 8th in 2012. This is Fortune Indias second survey of Indias
Most Admired Companies.
Birla Corporation Limited is the flagship Company of the M.P. Birla Group.
Incorporated as Birla Jute Manufacturing Company Limited in 1919, it was Late Mr.
Madhav Prasad Birla who gave shape to it. As Chairman of the Company, Mr.
Madhav Prasad Birla transformed it from a manufacturer of jute goods to a leading
multi-product corporation with widespread activities. Under the Chairmanship of Mrs.
Priyamvada Birla, the Company crossed the Rs. 1300 - crore turnover mark and the
name was changed to Birla Corporation Limited in 1998.
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After the demise of Mrs. Priyamvada Birla, the Company continued to consolidate in
terms of profitability, competitiveness and growth under the leadership of Mr. Rajendra
S. Lodha, late Chairman of the M.P. Birla Group. Under his leadership, the Company
posted its best ever results in the years ended 31.3.2006, 31.3.2007 and 31.3.2008.
Birla Corporation Limited has products ranging from cement to jute goods, PVC floor
covering, as well as auto trims (jute felt-based car interiors).
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Award earned by BIRLA corporation limited cement satna
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Product
Compressive strength
Starting time
Heat of duration
Concert roads
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All type of general construction
Application of product;-
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BIRLA cement Khajuraho Law alkali cement
Bridges
Dames
Reservoirs
Railways
P.P.C.
(Pozzolana Cement)
BIRLA
P.S.C.
Product range (Portland Slag
cement satna )
O.P.C.
(Ordinary Portland
Cement )
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Product profile;-
Facts;-
Plant:-
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SATNA CEMENT WORKS:-
The origin of BIRLA juts cement activities at sonata go back to mid
fifties and at this point if time, division of BIRLA jute to other areas
started to take shape. Satna cement works was the first cement plant in
the house of BIRLA and the plant itself was a capacity, which was the
largest single unit it terms of production capacity of 2.51 lac ton per
between seventies and eighties and again the company was in for front
to establish the fist largest sized plant based on dry process with
precalcinutor technology.
The plant of 8 lac TAP capacity started functioning from October 1982
and had all largest technology. Instrument and automation. This has the
first plant in the century on one computer control of the process with
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the aid of array spectrometer for quick and accurate analysis of the
and economically.
fuel and energy in counting to run the outdated was process plant
1987. This plant also incorporates the latest machinery and equipment
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INTRODUCTION
Working capital (abbreviated WC) is a financial metric which represents operating liquidity
available to a business, organization or other entity, including governmental entity. Along with
fixed assets such as plant and equipment, working capital is considered a part of operating
capital. Net working capital is calculated as current assets minus current liabilities. It is a
derivation of working capital that is commonly used in valuation techniques such as DCFs
(Discounted cash flows). If current assets are less than current liabilities, an entity has a
working capital deficiency, also called a working capital deficit. A company can be endowed
with assets and profitability but short of liquidity if its assets cannot readily be converted into
cash. Positive working capital is required to ensure that a firm is able to continue its operations
and that it has sufficient funds to satisfy both maturing short-term debt and upcoming
Current assets and current liabilities include three accounts which are of special
importance. These accounts represent the areas of the business where managers have the most
direct impact:
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accounts payable (current liability)
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Significance Of Working Capital Management
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CLASSIFICATION OF WORKING CAPITAL
Working capital can be classified as follows:
On the basis of time
On the basis of concept
ON THE ON THE
BASIS OF BASIS OF
CONCEPT TIME
PERMANENT/ TEMPORARY/
GROSS NET
FIXED VARIABLE
WORKING WORKING
WORKING WORKING
CAPITAL CAPITAL CAPITAL CAPITAL
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Types of Working Capital Needs
working capital needs of the firm in order to find out the permanent and
operating cycle. The lengthier the operating cycle, greater would be the need for
working capital. The operating cycle is a continuous process and therefore, the
working capital is needed constantly and regularly. However, the magnitude and
quantum of working capital required will not be same all the times, rather it will
fluctuate.
The need for current assets tends to shift over time. Some of these changes reflect
permanent changes in the firm as is the case when the inventory and receivables
increases as the firm grows and the sales become higher and higher. Other
changes are seasonal, as is the case with increased inventory required for a
particular festival season. Still others are random reflecting the uncertainty
associated with growth in sales due to firm's specific or general economic factors.
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The working capital needs can be bifurcated as:
Permanent working capital
Temporary working capital
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FINANCING OF WORKING CAPITAL
There are two types of working capital requirements as discussed above. They
are:
Permanent or Fixed Working Capital requirements
Temporary or Variable Working Capital requirements
There are many factors that determine working capital needs of an enterprise.
Some of these factors are explained below:
Nature or Character of Business.
The working capital requirement of a firm is closely related to the nature of
its business. A service firm, like an electricity undertaking or a transport
corporation, which has a short operating cycle and which sells
predominantly on cash basis, has a modest working capital requirement. Oh
the other hand, a manufacturing concern like a machine tools unit, which
has a long operating cycle and which sells largely on credit, has a very
substantial working capital requirement.
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Sintech is a manufacturing concern so this requires them to keep a very
sizeable amount in working capital.
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WORKING CAPITAL CYCL
The upper portion of the diagram above shows in a simplified form the chain of
events in a manufacturing firm. Each of the boxes in the upper part of the diagram
can be seen as a tank through which funds flow. These tanks, which are
concerned with day-to-day activities, have funds constantly flowing into and out
of them.
The chain starts with the firm buying raw materials on credit.
In due course this stock will be used in production, work will be carried out
on the stock, and it will become part of the firms work-in-progress.
Work will continue on the WIP until it eventually emerges as the finished
product.
As production progresses, labor costs and overheads need have to be met.
Of course at some stage trade creditors will need to be paid.
When the finished goods are sold on credit, debtors are increased.
They will eventually pay, so that cash will be injected into the firm.
Each of the areas- Stock (raw materials, WIP, and finished goods), trade debtors,
cash (positive or negative) and trade creditors can be viewed as tanks into and
from which funds flow.
Working capital is clearly not the only aspect of a business that affects the amount
of cash.
The business will have to make payments to government for taxation.
Fixed assets will be purchased and sold
Lessors of fixed assets will be paid their rent
Shareholders (existing or new) may provide new funds in the form of cash
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Some shares may be redeemed for cash
Dividends may be paid
Long-term loan creditors (existing or new) may provide loan finance, loans
will need to be repaid from time-to-time, and
Interest obligations will have to be met by the business
Unlike, movements in the working capital items, most of these non-working
capital cash transactions are not every day events. Some of them are annual events
(e.g. tax payments, lease payments, dividends, interest and, possibly, fixed asset
purchases and sales). Others (e.g. new equity and loan finance and redemption of
old equity and loan finance) would typically be rarer events
The current portion of debt (payable within 12 months) is critical, because it represents a
short-term claim to current assets and is often secured by long term assets. Common types of
short-term debt are bank loans and lines of credit. An increase in working capital indicates that
the business has either increased current assets (that it has increased its receivables, or other
Implications on M&A: The common commercial definition of working capital for the purpose
of a working capital adjustment in an M&A transaction (i.e. for a working capital adjustment
mechanism in a sale and purchase agreement) is equal to: Current Assets Current Liabilities
excluding deferred tax assets/liabilities, excess cash, surplus assets and/or deposit balances.
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WORKING CAPITAL
MANAGEMENT AT BIRLA
CEMENT SATNA
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Birla cement corporation satna Decisions relating to working capital and short term financing
are referred to as working capital management. These involve managing the relationship
between a firm's short-term assets and its short-term liabilities. The goal of working capital
management is to ensure that the firm is able to continue its operations and that it has
sufficient cash flow to satisfy both maturing short-term debt and upcoming operational
expenses.
A popular measure of working capital management is the cash conversion cycle, that is, the
time span between the expenditure for the purchases of raw materials and the collection of
sales of finished goods for example, found that the longer the time lag, the larger the
investment in working capital. A long cash conversion cycle might increase profitability
because it leads to higher sales. However, corporate profitability might decrease with the cash
conversion cycle, if the costs of higher investment in working capital rise faster than the
benefits of holding more inventories and/or granting more trade credit to customers.
For many manufacturing firms the current assets account for over half of their total assets. The
management of working capital may have both negative and positive impact of the firms
profitability, which in turn, has negative and positive impact on the shareholders wealth. The
present study seeks to explore in detail these effects. Firms may have an optimal level of
working capital that maximizes their value. Large inventory and generous trade credit policy
may lead to high sales. The larger inventory also reduces the risk of a stock-out. Trade credit
may stimulate sales because it allows a firm to access product quality before paying . Another
accounts payable to suppliers allows firms to access the quality of bough products and can be
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expensive if a firm is offered a discount for the early payment. By the same token, uncollected
accounts receivables can lead to cash inflow problems for the firm.
By definition, working capital management entails short term decisions - generally, relating to
the next one year period - which is "reversible". These decisions are therefore not taken on 3
the same basis as Capital Investment Decisions (NPV or related, as above) rather they will be
One measure of cash flow is provided by the cash conversion cycle - the net number of days
from the outlay of cash for raw material to receiving payment from the customer. As a
management tool, this metric makes explicit the inter-relatedness of decisions relating to
inventories, accounts receivable and payable, and cash. Because this number effectively
corresponds to the time that the firm's cash is tied up in operations and unavailable for other
In this context, the most useful measure of profitability is Return on capital (ROC). The result
is shown as a percentage, determined by dividing relevant income for the 12 months by capital
employed; Return on equity (ROE) shows this result for the firm's shareholders. Firm value is
enhanced when, and if, the return on capital, which results from working capital management,
exceeds the cost of capital, which results from capital investment decisions as above. ROC
measures are therefore useful as a management tool, in that they link short-term policy with
Credit policy of the firm: Another factor affecting working capital management is credit policy
of the firm. It includes buying of raw material and selling of finished goods either in cash or on
Guided by the above criteria, management will use a combination of policies and techniques for
the management of working capital. The policies aim at managing the current assets (generally
cash and cash equivalents, inventories and debtors) and the short term financing, such that
Cash management. Identify the cash balance which allows for the business to meet day to
Inventory management. Identify the level of inventory which allows for uninterrupted
production but reduces the investment in raw materials - and minimizes reordering costs - and
hence increases cash flow. Besides this, the lead times in production should be lowered to
reduce Work in Process (WIP) and similarly, the Finished Goods should be kept on as low level
as possible to avoid over production - see Supply chain management; Just In Time (JIT);
Debtors management. Identify the appropriate credit policy, i.e. credit terms which will
attract customers, such that any impact on cash flows and the cash conversion cycle will be
offset by increased revenue and hence Return on Capital (or vice versa); see Discounts and
allowances.
Short term financing. Identify the appropriate source of financing, given the cash conversion
cycle: the inventory is ideally financed by credit granted by the supplier; however, it may be
necessary to utilize a bank loan (or overdraft), or to "convert debtors to cash" through
"factoring".
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BALANCE SHEET as at 31st March, 2015
(` in lacs)
Note No. As at March 31, 2015 As at March 31, 2014
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS
Share Capital 2.1 7700.89 7700.89
Reserves and Surplus 2.2 254710.48 244906.76
262411.37 252607.65
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-Term Borrowings 2.3 110178.17 91630.90
Deferred Tax Liabilities (Net) 2.4 24293.75 23421.38
Other Long-Term Liabilities 2.5 35317.30 28862.26
Long-Term Provisions 2.6 3117.06 2714.46
172906.28 146629.00
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-Term Borrowings 2.7 14082.74 16310.49
Trade Payables 2.8 18808.55 15474.23
Other Current Liabilities 2.9 23547.43 49968.27
Short-Term Provisions 2.6 7369.87 6865.97
63808.59 88618.96
TOTAL 499126.24 487855.61
ASSETS
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets 2.10 192067.03 186121.62
Intangible assets 2.10 189.73 363.34
Capital Work-In-Progress 12269.87 14166.77
204526.63 200651.73
Non-Current Investments 2.11 36253.96 35202.55
Long-Term Loans and Advances 2.12 22423.75 20335.36
Other Non-Current Assets 2.13 2907.78 3006.50
266112.12 259196.14
CURRENT ASSETS
Current Investments 2.14 95535.95 98197.36
Inventories 2.15 55211.02 51510.71
Trade Receivables 2.16 8812.50 7471.14
Cash and Bank Balances 2.17 46677.06 50108.27
Short-Term Loans and Advances 2.12 10368.32 8055.39
Other Current Assets 2.13 16409.27 13316.60
233014.12 228659.47
TOTAL 499126.24 487855.61
Significant Accounting Policies 1
The Notes are an integral part of the Financial Statements
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STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS for the year ended 31st
March, 2015
(` in lacs)
For the year ended For the year ended
Note No. 31st March, 2015 31st March, 2014
INCOME
Revenue from Operations (Gross) 2.18 369216.83 347792.22
Less : Excise Duty 48227.59 46157.01
Revenue from Operations (Net) 320989.24 301635.21
Other Income 2.19 15593.94 12490.85
Total Revenue 336583.18 314126.06
EXPENSES
Cost of Materials Consumed 2.20 51131.22 49327.27
Purchases of Traded Goods 2.21 124.42 140.08
(Increase)/ Decrease in Inventories of Finished Goods,
Work-In-Progress and Traded Goods 2.22 (3998.88) 3915.75
Employee Benefits Expense 2.23 22547.51 22157.56
Finance Costs 2.24 7837.26 8559.44
Other Expenses 2.25 221023.29 200446.34
298664.82 284546.44
Profit before Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation 37918.36 29579.62
Depreciation and Amortisation Expense 2.26 15345.97 13258.27
Profit before Tax & Exceptional Items 22572.39 16321.35
Exceptional Items 2.27 1284.47 1093.19
Profit before tax 21287.92 15228.16
Tax Expense : 2.28
Current Tax 2933.14
Deferred Tax 1316.30 2252.14
Income Tax for earlier years (505.53)
Profit for the year 17544.01 12976.02
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CASH FLOW STATEMENT for the year ended 31st March, 2015 (` in lacs)
For the year ended For the year ended
31st March, 2015 31st March, 2014
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
Profit after Exceptional Items & before Tax 21,287.92 15,228.16
Adjustments for :
Depreciation & Amortisation 15,345.97 13,258.27
Investing Activities (Net) (14,628.61) (11,209.12)
Provision for doubtful debts 195.83 441.95
Loss on sale/ discard of Fixed Assets (Net) 64.10 88.24
Excess Liabilities and unclaimed balances written back (Net) (662.32) (2,268.07)
Excess Depreciation written back (41.02) (87.07)
Foreign Exchange Fluctuations 3,015.06 3,462.30
Finance Costs 9,121.73 8,559.44
Operating Profit before Working Capital changes 33,698.66 27,474.10
Adjustments for :
(Inc)/ Dec in Trade Receivables (1,537.19) (416.80)
(Inc)/ Dec in Inventories (3,700.32) 5,503.35
(Inc)/ Dec in Loans and Advances & Other Assets (7,291.69) (628.63)
Inc/ (Dec) in Trade Payables & Other Liability 10,478.19 8,689.62
Inc/ (Dec) in Provisions 764.39 (391.82)
Cash generated from operations 32,412.04 40,229.82
Direct Taxes Paid (4,568.03) (4,012.20)
Net Cash from Operating Activities 27,844.01 36,217.62
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:
Purchase of Tangible & Intangible Assets including
CWIP/ Capital Advances (21,699.13) (16,433.79)
Sale of Tangible Assets 688.67 362.78
(Purchase)/Sale of Investments (Net) 9,295.66 (2,587.65)
(Inc)/ Dec in Other Bank Balances 4,010.44 (21,401.06)
(Inc)/ Dec in Advances to Related Parties (0.69) (6.39)
Interest received 6,563.53 5,120.83
Dividend received 386.49 572.23
Net Cash used in Investing Activities (755.03) (34,373.05)
Cash Flow from Financing Activities :
Proceeds from Long-Term Borrowings 21,725.09 50,312.22
Repayments of Long-Term Borrowings (32,081.18) (26,478.58)
(Repayments)/Proceeds from Short-Term Borrowings (2,248.87) (11,448.01)
Interest Paid (8,499.25) (9,333.01)
Dividend Paid (4,620.32) (3,464.08)
Corporate Dividend tax paid (785.22) (588.92)
Net Cash used in Financing Activities (26,509.75) (1,000.38)
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents 579.23 844.19
Cash and Cash Equivalents (Opening Balance) 6,496.37 5,652.18
Cash and Cash Equivalents (Closing Balance) 7,075.60 6,496.37
Notes :
a) Above statement has been prepared in indirect method.
b) Figures for the previous year have been re-grouped wherever considered necessary.
c) Direct Taxes paid are treated as arising from operating activities and are not bifurcated between investing and financing activities
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Position of WORKING CAPITAL RATIO in Birla Corporation Limited Satna
FORMULA
60
50
40
AS %
30
20
10
0
20012 2013 2014
YEAR
INTERPRETATION
This ratio indicates whether the investments in current assets or net current
assets ( i.e., working capital ) have been properly utilized. In order words it
shows the relationship between sales and working capital. Higher the ratio
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lower is the investment in working capital and higher is the profitability. But
too high ratio indicates over trading.
This ratio is an important indicator about the working capital position. Now if
we analyze the three years data, we find that it follows an increasing trend
which means that its investment in working capital is lower and the company
is utilizing more of its profit. But we find that ratio is increasing at a very fast
rate which is not a good sign for the company and the company is required to
look into these matters closely.
1.2
1.15
1.1
1.05
1
0.95
0.9
2012 2013 2014
YAER
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INTERPRETATION
This ratio reflects the financial stability of the enterprise. The standard of the
normal ratio is 2:1 but in most of companies standard is taken according to
Tandon Committee which is taken as 1.33:1.
Now if we analyze the three years data it can be predicted that it holds a
stable position all throughout period but it is seen that it holds a low position
than the standard one and the company is required to improve its position.
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
2012 2013 2014
YEAR
INTERPRETATION
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It is the ratio between quick liquid assets and quick liabilities. The normal
value for such ratio is taken to be 1:1. It is used as an assessment tool for
testing the liquidity position of the firm. It indicates the relationship between
strictly liquid assets whose realizable value is almost certain on one hand and
strictly liquid liabilities on the other hand. Liquid assets comprise all current
assets minus stock.
By analyzing the three years data it can be said that its position was weak in
the year 2007 but it improved significantly in the next year and again it is
declined during the 2009. It is to be said that it does not meet with the
standard but in the year 2008 it was very close to the standard and it can be
said that its liquidity position is not good & stable.
3.5
3
2.5
DAYS
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
2012 2013 2014
YEAR
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INTERPRETATION
FORMULA
AVERAGE STOCK
STOCK TURN OVER RATIO ( IN DAYS )= --------------------------------------- * 365
COST OF GOODS SOLD
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250
200
DAYS
150
100
50
0
2012 2013 2014
YEAR
INTERPRETATION
This ratio tells the story by which stock is converted into sales. A high stock
turnover ratio reveals the liquidity of the inventory i.e., how many times on an
average, inventory is turned over or sold during the year. If a firm maintains a
minimum stock level in order to maximize sales by quick rotation of inventory
and the holding cost of inventory will be minimum. A low stock turn over ratio
reveals undesirable accumulation of obsolete stock.
By analyzing the three year data it seen that it follows an uneven trend. We
see that it is reduced to 79 from the 104 days in 2008 and in 2009 it is
increased by 148 days, Which is not a good indicator for the company.
Company should have to reduce the inventory conversion period in order to
reduce the cost.
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Conclusion
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The over all performance of Birla Corporation limited is getting on a good
11.27% where as the operating profits for the year were higher by 18.03%
over all cement sales. Higher realization and effective cost control measure
taken by the company. The profit before tax was up by 19.37% at Rs.
551.18 crores at against Rs. 461.74 crores in the previous year. The cash
against Rs. 179.25 crores in the last financial year. With the increase in
Company has parked its surplus fund in the various debt schemes of
year. Company is cash rich but as there are expansion and diversification
plans under the pipeline, company is not utilizing these funds for meeting
the working capital need and capacity expansion need it has borrowed
from banks.
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The recent boom in the housing. Construction and retail sector in India
rule out.
Redundant working capital implies too much debtors and faulty credit
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Owing to less rate of return on funds the worth of shares may as well
decrease.
capital.
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RESEARCH MATHODLOGY
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Research methodology is the systematic Method of recording new facts or
verifying old facts, their interrelationship casual explanation & the natural
laws that govern them.
The primary object of R.M. is to get true & intimate knowledge of human
society, organization & its functioning to know & understand the laws that are
operating behind various social activities of man.
METHOD OF COLLECTION:-
While deciding about the method of data collection to be used for the study,
there are two types of data
The primary data are those which are collective a fresh & for first time & this
happen to be organization in character.
Secondary data are those which have already been collected by someone else
& which have been already passing through the statistical process.
QUESTIONNAIRE MATHOD
This method, of collecting data is quite popular in case of big enquiry. In this
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define order in a form. Data collection through the Questionnaire is free
INTERVIEW METHOD
TYPE OF RESEARCH
DATA COLLECTED
The data collected in this research is first hand so it is primary data. It is
collected directly from the respondent through questionnaire.
SIMPLE UNIT
For people who want to be climb the success ladder fast. Then we targeted
high profile people like CA or MBAs or govt. people. For that we drafted a
letter in which we just gave them a hang of what our proposal was for them
they are interested. We got at least 10-15 calls of people who were interested
and wanted to become our advisers. Meetings were held with them and they
were converted.
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QUESTIONNAIRE
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WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Year End Questionnaire
Date:
Client Name:
Clint address .
..
Contact .
Email
Mobile
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If we are preparing your accounts for the first time, please provide copies of your
last banking, Tax Returns, and ATO Notices of Assessment.
Name of program
Version Number
Please provide detail of all investment and rental property INCOME received
during the year including
Dividend statement
Interest statement
Trust taxation summaries
Rental property statements
8 Prepayments Yes No NA
Have you paid any expenses in advance that span two financial years for
example
Subscription
Insurance
Internet / phone access
Legal fees
Please provide detail of assets PURCHASE during the year, including date and
estimate useful life
Please provide details of assets SOLD or DISPOSED during the year including
date and consideration received
Please review your depreciation schedule from the previous year. Have any of
these assets been scrapped taken for personal use or traded in ?
10 Accounts payables Yes No NA
11 GST Yes No NA
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Please provide copies of all Business Activity Statements (BAS) lodged during the
year
Date Signature
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Financial Statement Analysis- Dr Anjana
Bhattacharya
Financial management S.N. Maheswari
Annual report of BCL 2015-65
www.birlacementworkssatna.com
www.bcl.ltd.com
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