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    1.1 INTRODUCTION

    Financial management is that managerial activity which is concerned with the

    planning and control of the firms financial resources. It was a branch of economics till 1890,

    and as a separate discipline, it is of recent origin. Still it has no unique body of knowledge of

    its own, and draws heavily on economics for its theoretical concepts even today.

    The subject of financial management is of immense interest to both

    academicians and practicing manager. It is of great interest to academicians because the

    subject is still developing, and there are still certain areas where controversies exist for which

    no unanimous solution has been reached as yet.

    MEANING OF FINICIAL MANAGEMENT

    From the various definitions of the term business given above, it can be

    concluded that the term business. Finance mainly involves, rising of funds, and their effective

    utilization keeping in view the overall objective of the firm.

    DEFINITION

    1. Financial management is concerned with the efficient use of important economic

    sources namely capital funds.

    Solomon

    2. Financial management is the application of the planning and control function to the

    finance function.

    Howard and Upton

    NATURE OF FINACE

    Financial statement are prepared for the purpose of presenting a periodical review or

    report by management and deal with the state of investment in business and real achieved

    during the period under review.

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    From this is clear that financial statements are affected by three things.

    1. Recorded Facts

    2. Accounting Conventions

    3. Personal Judgment

    SCOPE OF FINANCE

    What is finance? What are a firms financial activities? How are they related to the firms

    other activities? Firms create manufacturing capacities for production of goods. Some

    provide services to customers. They sell their goods or services to earn profit. They raise

    funds to acquire manufacturing and other facilities. Thus the three most important activities

    of a business firm are:

    1. Production

    2. Marketing

    3. Finance

    FINANCE FUNCTIONS

    The finance functions from the production marketing and other functions but function

    themselves can be readily identified. The function of raising funds, investment them in asset

    and distributing returns earned form assets from assets to shareholders are respectively

    know as finance decision, investment decision and dividend decisions.

    INVESTMENT DECISION

    A firm investment decisions involve capital expenditures. They

    are, therefore, referred as capital budgeting decisions.

    long-term assets:

    Which yield a return over a period of time in future?

    Short _ term or current assets:

    Define as those which in the normal course of business are

    convertible into cash without dimension in value, usually within a year.

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    FINANCIAL DECISION

    Financial function is a second important function to be performed by the financial

    manager. Broadly he or she must decide when. Where from and how to acquire funds to

    meet the firms investment needs.

    DIVIDEND DECISION

    Dividend decision is the third major financial decision. The financial manager must

    decide whether the firm should distribute all profits or retain them, of distribution a

    period and retain the balance.

    LIQUIDITY DECISION

    Investment in current assets affects the firm profitability and liquidity. Current assets

    management that affects a firms liquidity is yet another important finance function.

    Current assets should be managed efficiently of safe guarding the against the risk of

    liquidity.

    WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

    Working capital may be regarded as lifeblood of a

    business. The success of business is depends upon the efficiency of working capital,

    while its inefficient management can lead not only to loss profit but also the ultimate

    downfall of what otherwise might be considered as a promising concern. A study of

    working capital is of major important to internal & external analysis because of its close

    relationship with the current day-to-day operation of business. In the word of Ralph

    Kennedy and Steward MC Muller, inadequacy of miss management is the leading

    cause of risk in business which related to current operations and represented at any one

    time by the operating cycle of such item as against receivables and cash. In accounting

    working capital is the difference between the inflow and outflow of funds, it is also

    called net cash inflow.

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    It is defined as the excess of current assets and current

    liabilities and provisions. In other words net current assets or net working capital, this

    definition of working capital is qualitative in character. Working capital represents the

    total of all current assets. In other word it is called gross Working capital or circulating

    capital of current capital. The current liabilities and provisions excess assets, the

    difference are referred to as negative working capital the use of the circulating capital

    instead of working capital indicate that the flow is circular in nature. The beginning of

    business venture, cash is providing by owners and lender. This is used for purchasing of

    fixed assets, which is not to be sold throughout the year during the normal course of

    business. Remaining cash will be used for working capital to meet the current

    requirement of a business enterprise such the purchase to service .raw material etc..,

    when receivable are collected .

    PRINCIPLES OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

    Principal of risk variation:-

    Risk refers to the inability of firm to maintain sufficient current assets to pay full

    obligation. If working capital sufficient current assets to pay full its obligation. if working

    capital is varied relative to sales, the amount of risk that a firm assumed is also varied,

    and the opportunity for a gain or loss is increased . In other there is definite relationship

    between the degree of risk and the rate of between. A firm assumes more to sales

    decreased the degree or rest increase. Thus working capital group the amount of risk goes

    down, the opportunity for a gain or loss is likewise adversely affected. The good of

    management should however be that level of working capital which would optimize a

    firms rate or return. This live the incremental by associated with the decrease in working

    capital investment greater than the increment gain associated with that investment.

    Principal of cost of capital:-

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    The different source of finance for each source has a different cost of capital.

    It should be remembered that the cost of capital moves insecurely with risk. Thus additional

    risk capital results in the decline in the cost of capital.

    Principal of equality position:-

    According to this principle, the amount of working capital investment in

    each component should be adequately justified by a firms equality position. Every rupee

    invested in the working capital should contribute to new work of the firm.

    Principle of maturity of payment:-

    A company should make every effort to relate maturities of payment to be

    flow of internally generated funds. There should be the least disparity between the

    maturities a firms short-term debt instruments and its flow of internally generated funds

    because a greater risk in generated with greater disparity. A margin of safety should.

    However be provided for short term debt payment.

    SOURCE OF WORKING CAPITAL:-

    The need of working capital is increased by raising prices of end produce

    and relative inputs. Financing if additional working capital requirement in such an

    environment because s real problem to a finance manager. Commercial banks play a most

    important role in providing working capital finance especially in the India. In inflation

    situation the R.B.I. has taken up certain fiscal measure to check money supply in the

    economy the balancing need has be managed either by long term borrowing or by issuing

    equity etc. are the additional working capital requirement. The first choice to finance

    manager is for getting additional finance is banks; it may not provide he go long-term sources

    of finance.

    a. Loan from financial institutions:

    The opinion is normally ruled out, because financial institutions do not provide

    finance for working capital requirement. This facility is not applicable for all companies

    including small companies also.

    b. Floating or Debentures:-

    The probability of a successful floatation of debenture seems to be rather merging.In India capital market, floating of debenture has still to gain popularity debenture issues

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    of companies. For this modes of raising funds by issuing convertible debentures or bonds

    is also considered, which may attract a number of investors.

    c. Accepting public deposits:-

    The issue of tapping public deposits is directly to the image of the company seeking

    to invite public deposits. But the problem of low profitability in many industries is

    varying common.

    d. Issues of shares :-

    With a view to financing additional working capital needs issued of additional

    shares should be one way to raise the equity base. India companies find themselves in a bad

    shape in this context too. Low profit margins as well as lack of knowledge, about the

    company make the success of a capital issues very dim.

    e. Raising funds by internal financing;-

    Raising equity by operational profits poses problems for many companies in order

    to overcome this, increasing profitability through cost control and cost reduction

    measure managing the case operation cycle, rationalizing inventory stocks and so on.

    Among main source of working capital, one source is the funds provided though profit

    on current operations. Other sources are banks credit other short-term loans trade credit

    sale of marketable securities etc.

    EX:- Receipts from sale are used not only to replenish the working capital invested in

    inventories and to pay operation costs but also to generated new working capital.

    TYPES OF WORKING CAPITAL:-

    1. NET WORKING CAPITAL:-

    The net working capital is the difference between current assets and

    current liabilities. The concept of networking capital enables a firm to determine how

    much amount is left for operational requirement.

    2 . GROSS WORKING CAPITAL:-

    Gross working capital is the amount of funds invested in the various

    components of current assets. Advantages of Gross Working Capital are.

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    Gross working capital provides the current of working capital at the right time.

    It enables a firm to realize the greatest return on its investment.

    It helps in the fixation of various areas of financial responsibility.

    3. PERMANENT WORKING CAPITAL:-

    Permanent working capital is the minimum amount of current assets which is

    needed to conduct a business even during the dullest season of year. This amount

    various from year to year. Depending upon the growth of the company.

    Permanent working capital has following characteristics

    It is classified on the basis of time factor.

    It constantly changes from one asset to another and continues to remains in the

    business process

    It size increase with the growth of business operations

    4. TEMPORARY (or) VARIABLE WORKING CAPATIAL:-

    It represent the additional assets which we required at different time

    during the operation year additional inventory, extra cash etc,

    Seasonal working capital is the additional amount of assets-particularly cash,

    receivables and inventory which are required during the more active business

    seasons of the year.

    Temporary working capital characteristics are

    It is not always gainful employees, though it may change from one asset to

    another, as permanent working capital does and

    It is particularly suited to business of seasonal or cyclical nature

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    BALANCE SHEET WORKING CAPITAL:-

    The balance sheet working capital is one which is calculated from the item appearing

    in the balance sheet. Gross working capital which is represented by the excess of current

    assets and Net working capital which is represented by the excess of current assets over

    current liabilities is example of the balance sheet working capital.

    6. CASH WORKING CAPITAL:-

    Cash working capital is one which is calculated from the items appearing in the

    profits & loss account it shows the real flow of money or value at a particular time and is

    considered to be the most realistic approach in working capital management in financial

    management in recent years. The reason is that the cash working capital indicates theadequacy of the cash flow, which is essential prerequisite of the business.

    7. NEGATIVE WORKING CAPITAL:-

    Negative working capital emerges when current liabilities exceed current assets. Such

    a situation is not absolutely theoretical, and occurs when a firm is nearing a crisis of some

    magnitude.

    Temporary or variable

    Permanent or

    regular

    Time

    WorkingCapital(RS)

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    Working capital cycle:-

    Maximization of share holders wealth of a firm is possible only when there are

    sufficient returns for their operations. But profits can be earned will naturally depend upon

    the magnitude of the sales. In other words, successful sales activity is necessary for earning

    profits. Sales do not convert in to cash immediately. There is invisible time between sale of

    goods and receipt of cash. In other words, sufficient working capital is necessary to sustain

    sales activity.

    The operating of working capital cycle concept penetrates to the heart of working

    capital management in a more dynamic form. The time elapses to convert raw-materials in

    to cash is known as working capital operating cycles. In other words the time that elapses

    between the purchase of raw-materials and collection of cash for sale is referred to as the

    working capital operating cycle.

    The working capital operating cycle involves the following procedure:

    a) Conversion of into raw-materials.

    b) Conversion of raw-materials into work-in-progress.c) Conversion of work-in-progress into finished goods.

    d) Conversion of finished goods into sales (debtors & cash).

    e) Conversion of debtors into cash.

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    The working capital operating cycle normally confines to a year to year with

    reference to which various factors of working capital are evaluated. Working capital cycle isthe period with in which either raw-material converts itself to cash or commences with cash

    and ends with cash.

    METHOD OF ESTIMATING WORKING CAPITAL:-

    There are two methods which are usually followed in determining working capital

    requirements

    1. CONVENTIONAL METHOD:-

    According to the conventional method, cash inflows and out flows are matched

    with each other. Greater emphasis is laid on liquidity and greater importance is attached to

    current ratio, liquidity ratio etc. which pertain to the liquidity of a business.

    2. OPERATING CYCLE METHOD:-

    In order to understand what gives rise to difference. In the amount of

    timing of cash flows we should first know the length of time which is required to

    covert cash into resources into financial products, the final produce into receivables

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    back into cash. The length of the operating cycle is a function of the nature of the

    nature of the business. There is four majors component of the operating cycle of a

    manufacturing company.

    The cycle starts with free capital in the firm of cash and credit, followed by

    investment in materials. Manpower and service.

    Production phase

    Storage of the finished products terminating at the time finished product is sold.

    New free capital then the becomes available for productive reinvestment. When new liquid

    capital becomes available for recommitment to productive activity, a new operating cycle

    begins. This method is more dynamic and refers to working capital in a realistic way. This

    method helps in increasing the profitability of business. It enables a company to maintains

    liquidity and preserve that liquidity through profitability. The operating cycle and considered

    production and other business operations, and forecast the changes that may be necessary in

    the pursuit of the future activities.

    Ratio analysis is one of the powerful tools of the financial analysis. A Ratio can be

    defined as The indicated quotient of two mathematical expressions. A Ratio can be used as

    a yardstick for evaluating the financial position and performance of a concern because the

    absolute accounting data cannot provide meaningful understanding and interpretation.

    Current Ratio:

    Current ratio measure the liquidity position of the business or ability of the

    business to meet its current obligations. Conventionally, 2:1 ratio is referred to as bankers

    rule of thumb, which represents a healthy trend in the business. However, there is no ratio

    that can be treated as standard or ideal for all firms in an industry or for similar firms in

    different industries. Each firm has to develop its own standard or ideal ratio from pastexperience and this only can be taken as a norm.

    Current Assets

    Current Ratio = Current Liabilities

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    In any operating concern, the current ratio should be 2:1 which is referred to as

    bankers rule of thumb or accepted standard of liquidity

    Liquid Ratio :

    The quick ratio is better test of financial strength than the current ratio, as it gives

    no consideration to inventory, which cannot be sold at fair prices immediately. In other

    words, Acid ratio is a measure of judging the immediate ability of the company to pay- off its

    current obligations. This ratio lays more emphasis on immediate conversion of assets into

    cash. A quick ratio of 1:1 is usually considered favorable.

    During the financial years under study the quick ratio has decreased every

    year, though it has decreased, the company has maintained a good position in this regard. A

    high liquidity ratio compared to current ratio may indicate under stocking, while low liquidity

    ratio may indicate over stocking. Almost for all the years, the company had been maintaining

    good inventory levels.

    Liquid Assets

    Liquid Ratio = ---------------------------------------

    Current liabilities

    Super Quick Ratio:

    Through receivables are generally more liquid than inventories, there may be

    debts having doubt regarding their real stability in time. So, to get idea about the absolute

    liquidity of a concern, both receivables and inventories are excluded from current assets and

    only absolute liquid assets, such as cash in hand, cash at bank and readily realizable securities

    are taken in to consideration. Super Quick Ratio is calculated as follows:

    Cash in hand and at bank

    Super Quick Ratio = ---------------------------------------

    Current liabilities

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    The desirable norm for his ratio is 1:2 i.e., Re. 1 Worth of absolute liquid assets are sufficient

    for Rs.2 worth of current liabilities. Even through the ration given a more meaningful

    measure of liquidity, it is not in much use because the idea of keeping large cash balance or

    near cash

    Current Assets to Total Assets:

    It expresses the fund investment in working capital and the proportion

    of current assets to total assets. This ratio helps to assess the importance of current assets in

    total assets. Higher proportion reveals that the company gives more importance to working

    capital investment and vice versa. It can be seen from table that the companys current

    assets to total assets ratio has increased every year during the period of study. On an

    average 68 Percent of the amount invested in current assets. It shows that the company had

    given greater emphasis to working capital investment as compared to fixed assets and

    current assets is high which shows that company has excessive liquidity

    Current Assets

    Current assets to total assets ratio = ---------------------------

    Total Assets

    Current Assets to Fixed Assets Ratio:

    The finance manager should determine the optimum level of current

    assets so that the wealth of shareholders is maximized (walker, 1964).A company needs

    currents and fixed assets to achieve the desired level of output. If the output and sales

    increase, the need for current assets increases. Increases in current assets are not

    proportionate to the output. The level of the current assets can be measured by relating

    current assets to fixed assets. The ratio of the company indicates that the company has

    followed the conservative current assets policy which shows that the company has liquidity

    and low risk.

    Current Assets

    Current assets to fixed assets ratio =Net fixed Assets

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    Activity rations are employed to evaluate the efficiency with which the firm manages

    and utilizes its assets. These rations are also called turnover into sales. Activity ratios, thus

    involve a relationship between sales and assets.

    Debtors Turnover Ratio:

    A firm may sell goods on cash as well as on credit. When the goods are

    sold on credit, the parties or whom the goods have been sold, are called as debtors or book-

    debtors in accounting terminology. There must be proper credit collection policy to ensure

    proper credit collection policy to ensure proper collection of debts without which there is

    every possibility of outstanding debts becoming bad. Therefore debtors turnover ratio is

    calculated to measure the efficiency of credit promotion policy and credit collection policy.

    Debtors turnover ratio indicates the speed with which the debtors are turned over

    during a year it is expressed in number of times the debtors are turned over.

    Credit sales

    Debtors Turnover Ratio =

    AVERAGE TRADE DEBTORS=

    (Opening Trade debtors+ Bills Receivables)+ (ClosingTraders+Bills Receivables)

    Higher Debtors Turn over (DTO) ratio indicates more efficient collection of debts and

    signifies the more liquidity of debts and signifies the more liquidity of debts and lower

    DTO ratio indicates more inefficient collection of debts and signifies less liquidity of debts

    Working Capital Turnover Ratio:

    It indicates the efficiency of the company in utilizing the working capital in

    business. High ratio denotes more efficient use of working capital in the business and vice

    versa. Table indicates that the ratio varies from 6.71 to 28.59.

    Net sales

    Working Capital Turnover Ratio =

    Average Trade Debtors

    Working Capital

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    Return On Investment:

    The term investment may refer to total assets or net assets. The funds employed in net

    assets in known as capital employed. Net assets equal net fixed assets plus current assts

    minus current liabilities excluding bank loans. Alternatively, capital employed equal to networth plus total debt.

    EBIT

    Return on Investment =

    X100

    Return On Equity:

    Common or ordinary shareholders are entitled to residual profits. The rat

    dividend is not fixed; the earnings may be distributed to shareholders or retained in the

    business. Nevertheless, the profits after taxes represent their return. A return. A return on

    shareholders equity or net worth will include paid-up share capital, share premium and

    reserves and surplus less accumulated losses. Net worth can also found by subtracting total

    liabilities form total assets.

    PAT

    Return on Equity = X100

    Net Profit Ratio:

    For a business to survive in the long-term it must generate profit thereforethe net profit margin ratio is one of the key performance indicates for your business. Use

    information from your business annual profit and loss statements to input into the tool.

    Net Profit after Tax

    Net Profit Ratio =

    X100

    Debt Equity Ratio:

    Net Asset

    Capital employed

    Net Sales

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    Ameasure of companys financial leverage calculated by dividing its total

    liabilities by shareholders equity. It indicates what proportion of equity and debt the company

    is using to finance its assets.

    Total Long term Debt

    Debt Equity Ratio =

    Total Long term Debt = Secured loan + Unsecured loan

    Shareholders fund = Share capital + Reserve

    Fixed Assets Turnover Ratio:

    Measure of the productivity of a firm, it indicates the amount of sales

    generated by each dollar spent on fixed assets, and the amount of fixed assets required to

    generate a specific level of revenue changes in this ratio over time reflect whether or not the

    firm its becoming more efficient in the use of its fixed assets.

    Net Sales

    Fixed Assets Turnover Ratio =

    Net Fixed Assets = Fixed Asset Depreciation

    Net Sales = Sales- Return

    Proprietary Raito:

    The higher this proprietary ratio denotes that the shareholders have provided the

    funds to purchase the assets of the concern instead of relying on other sources of funds like

    bank borrowings, the trade creditors and others. This ratio is a test of credit strength as too

    low a proprietary ratio would mean than the enterprise is relying a lot more on its creditors to

    supply its working capital.

    Shareholders Fund

    Shareholders fund

    Net Fixed Assets

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    Proprietary Ratio =

    Shareholders Fund = Share capital + Reserves

    Total Tangible Assets = Fixed Asset + Current Assets

    1.2 INDUSTRY PROFILE

    The Indian Gems and Jewellery industry is one of the fastest growing segments in the Indian

    economy with an annual growth rate of approximately 16 per cent. The domestic market is

    estimated to be around US$ 16.1 billion and CII expects it to grow to US$ 30 billion in the

    next 4 years. The country is also the largest consumer of gold in the world. It consumes in

    excess of 800 tonnes of gold that accounts for 21 per cent of world gold consumption, of

    which nearly 620 tonnes go into making jewellery. India is also emerging as the world's

    largest trading centre for gold targeting US$ 17 billion by 2011. The industry has the best

    skilled manpower for designing and producing high volumes of exquisite jewellery at low

    labour costs. India is the largest diamond cutting and polishing centre in the worldthe

    industry enjoys 60 per cent value share, 82 per cent carat share and 95 per cent share of the

    world market in terms of number of pieces. In other words, nearly 9 out of 10 diamonds sold

    worldwide are cut and polished in India. India exported cut and polished diamonds worth

    US$ 14.18 billion in 2008-09. The Indian Gems and Jewellery market continues to be

    dominated by the unorganized sector. However, with the Indian consumer becoming more

    aware and quality conscious, branded jewellery is becoming very popular and the market for

    branded jewellery is likely to be worth US$ 2.2 billion by 2010, according to a McKinseyreport. Moreover, the government allows 51 per cent FDI in single brand retail outlets,

    Total Tangible Assets

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    attracting both global and domestic players to this sector. The World Gold Council recently

    estimated the size of India's gold coin market at about US$ 2.11 billion.

    Key Initiatives / Information

    Fulbright-Nehru-CII Fellowships for Leadership in Management Program

    Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and United States-India Educational Foundation

    (USIEF) announce the Fulbright-Nehru-CII Fellowships for Leadership in Management

    Program for the academic year 2012-2013. Indian business managers, whose employers

    would be willing to bear 50% (US$ 18,400) of the total cost (US$ 36,800), may compete to

    attend this specially designed management program at the Carnegie Mellon Universitys

    Tepper School of Business in Pittsburgh from May 23 to July 31, 2012. Aimed to broaden

    overall perspectives and to strengthen strategic, functional and leadership skills in global

    business, this program combines classes with group work, industry visits, and networking.

    Complete announcement matter and application materials are available at USIEF website

    www.usief.org.in. November 15, 2011 is the application deadline.

    76th CII NR Business Outlook Survey

    76th CII Northern Region Business Outlook Survey is a quarterly study conducted to gaugethe sentiment in the economy. Earlier, the survey was conducted bi-annually, but from the

    74th Survey onwards the study is conducted on a quarterly basis in order to get a more

    frequent indicator of business sentiment. The current survey gives an outlook on business

    sentiments for the first quarter of 2012-13 as compared to the last quarter of 2010-11.

    CII Recommendations of Policy Reforms for the overall growth of Gems & Jewellery

    Industry in India

    The CII National Committee on Gems & Jewellery has been an essential part of industrys

    policy advocacy. Some important issues of concern that need policy reforms for the overall

    growth of the industry include direct import of gold, infrastructure etc.

    CII News Update

    Our agenda is to accelerate economic (GDP) growth to 6 6.5 percent this year and to take it

    to 8.5 9 percent as quickly as possible: S Gopalakrishnan, President CII

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    The drivers for growth would be reforms and governance, inclusive growth and affirmative

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    Six Sigma approach is being widely used all over the world for reduction in process variation

    and waste elimination.

    Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

    Total Productive Maintenance, shortly termed as TPM, is the concept originated and

    developed by Japan Institute of plant Maintenance (JIPM) Tokyo, since late sixties. JIPM-

    TPM is the key for the operational excellence for many Japanese companies.

    Legal Metrology and Measurement System

    Legal metrological requirements, relevant to the manufacturing sector, as laid down by way

    of standards under the Weights and Measures Act, 1976 and the Packaged Commodity Rules,

    1977 have assumed critical importance in modern production lines.

    CII EXIM Bank Award for Business Excellence

    CII and Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of India jointly established the Award for Business

    Excellence in 1994 with the aim to enhance the ''Competitiveness of India Inc.'' The Award is

    based on the EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management) Model for Excellence.

    Human Resource Management

    The key to ensure sustainable Quality up gradation and continuous improvement in an

    Organization is the willingness of its employees to adapt to changing paradigms.

    Total Cost Management

    Increased global competition has forced companies to think aggressively about effective Cost

    Management. A low cost high quality product has become an object of desire, to gain a

    competitive edge. It is essential that cost management addresses not just individual activities

    or cost centres but the e

    Manufacturing Excellence

    To gain a competitive edge in todays marketplace, an organization must embrace new ideas

    and processes and requires constant improvement. Manufacturing Excellence is an imperative

    tool that leads an organization to the path of competitiveness. The underlying objective of

    these initiatives is

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    CII Awards & Recognitions

    CII-EXIM Bank Award for Business Excellence

    CII and Export Import Bank of India have, in 1994, jointly established the CII-EXIM Bank

    Award for Business Excellence, with the aim of enhancing the Competitiveness of India Inc.

    The Award is based on the internationally recognized EFQM Excellence Model.

    India's gems and jewellery industry is a bright star of the economy, and one of the important

    foundations of the country's export-led growth. The consumption of gold and jewellery

    products in India has grown rapidly over the years at the rate of 10-15 per cent per annum and

    today, the domestic Indian market is estimated to be over US$ 30 billion.

    According to a recent study, India and China are now emerging as one of the leaders in the

    global jewellery industry in terms of consumption, besides production and trade. The

    countries jointly would account for over 30 per cent of global diamond market in 2015.

    India possesses world's most competitive gems and jewellery market due to its low cost of

    production, highly skilled, low-cost and best artisan force for designing and craftingjewellery, along with strong government support in the form of incentives and establishment

    of special economic zones (SEZs).

    Industry Structure

    Indian gems and jewellery sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate

    (CAGR) of around 16.26 per cent during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17 on account of

    increasing government efforts and incentives coupled with private sector initiatives,

    according to a report of the working group on 'Boosting India's Manufacturing Exports', by

    Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

    Shipment of gems and jewellery makes up about 14 percent of India's total exports, and the

    sector employs about 3.4 million workers, with the Middle East taking most of the market.

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    Gold Jewellery

    Gold with its intrinsic luster and ease of fabrication has always been the jewellers' favourite

    metal. Gold jewellery enjoys the leading position in various markets across the world and

    forms around 80 per cent of the Indian jewellery market, with the balance comprising

    fabricated studded jewellery that includes diamond and gemstone studded jewellery.

    Gitanjali Group, the world's largest integrated branded jewellery retailer-manufacturer, plans

    to set up additional 300 shops in India by the end of current year in order to expand its retail

    business, as per Mehul Choksi, Chairman and Managing Director, Gitanjali Group.

    Tanishq, the jewellery wing of Titan Industries Ltd, plans to invest more than Rs 1,000 crore

    (US$ 184.89 million) to expand its network across the country in 2013-14.

    Diamonds

    India has the distinction of being one of the first countries to introduce diamonds to the

    world. Diamonds manufactured in India constitute 65 per cent by value, 85 per cent by

    volume and 92 per cent by pieces of the world diamond production, making the country not

    only the leading global manufacturer but also one of the highest consumers of rough

    diamonds in the world. The increase in imports of rough diamonds by 12.65 per cent

    indicates an increase in cutting, polishing and other manufacturing activities in India.

    Developed by the De Beers group of companies, the diamond brand Forevermark has

    benefited from more than a century's worth of innovation, creativity as well as technological

    advances. Today, the brand joins the group in celebrations for 125 years of diamond

    excellence and expertise.

    Likely to come into commercial production in 2017, discovery of the Bunder diamond project

    in 2004 by Rio Tinto, signals a new chapter in an alliance with Rio Tinto presenting a unique

    opportunity for India to mine, manufacture and market its own diamonds. Once developed

    the Bunder project is expected to place Madhya Pradesh in the top ten diamond producing

    regions of the world.

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    Coloured Gemstones

    The coloured gemstone sector is a fast growing segment of the Indian gems and jewellery

    industry. India is a leading source for a spectrum of gemstones, progressing from its

    traditional concentration on emeralds and Tanzanites to now manufacturing a dazzling array

    of coloured gemstones.

    Jaipur is considered as the country's hub for the cutting, polishing, manufacturing and trading

    of all types of precious and semi-precious gemstones as manufacturers of Jaipur continue to

    successfully apply modern technology and exceptionally brilliant craftsmanship to produce

    highest quality gemstones.

    China and Hong Kong are leading export destinations for the Indian colored gemstones and

    the global demand for these has been growing consistently over the last five years. The

    coloured gemstones from India have gained immense international recognition which is

    clearly demonstrated by the steady growth in exports each year, as per Mr Vipul Shah,

    Chairman, Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).

    Export of Gems and Jewellery

    Indian gems & jewellery industry saw an increase in manufacturing activities indicated by the

    33 percent growth in the export of gold jewellery contributing significantly to India's foreign

    exchange earnings and supported balance of payments. Total gems and jewellery exports for

    the FY13 stood at Rs 212,638.89 crore (US$ 39.31 billion) as compared to Rs 206,080.09

    crore (US$ 38.10 billion) last fiscal.

    The exports of cut and polished diamonds from India during April 2012-February 2013 stood

    at Rs 81958.50 crore (US$ 15.15 billion), gold at Rs 90235.98 crore (US$ 16.68 billion),

    coloured gemstones at Rs 3255.31 crore (US$ 601.77 million) and silver jewellery at Rs

    3900.57 crore (US$ 721.05 million), besides others, according to the provisional data

    released by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC).

    Government Initiatives

    The Government of India has allowed 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in

    gems and jewellery sector through the automatic route

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    FDI up to 74 per cent is allowed under the automatic route for exploration and mining

    of diamonds and precious stones. Further, 100 per cent FDI is allowed for exploration

    and mining of gold and silver and minerals other than diamonds and precious stones,

    metallurgy and processing, etc.

    In the Union Budget 2013-14, the Government has reduced basic custom duty on pre-

    forms of precious and semi-precious stones (other than diamonds) from 10 to 2 per

    cent

    Duty free limit on import of jewellery under the baggage rules increased to Rs 50,000

    (US$ 924.28) in case of male passenger and Rs 100,000 (US$ 1,847.9) in case of a

    female passenger subject to conditions

    Foreign Trade Policy (2009-2014) Initiatives

    The government has announced several measures for the promotion of the gems and

    jewellery sector in the New Foreign Trade Policy (2009-2014), some of the important ones

    being:

    The number of days for re-import of unsold items in the case of participation in an

    exhibition in the US has been increased to 90 days

    Duty free re-import entitlement for rejected jewellery shall be 2 per cent of free on

    board (FOB) value of exports

    The value limit of personal carriage has been increased from US$ 2 million to US$ 5

    million in case of participation in overseas exhibitions. The limit in case of personal

    carriage as samples for export promotion tours has also been increased from US$ 0.1

    million to US$ 1 million

    The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) today announced the

    annual performance forthe Indian Gem & Jewellery sector, declaring a contribution of US $

    2,132.82 million to Indias coffers in terms of foreign exchange earnings, up 154 percent as

    compared to the same period last year.

    The financial year 2012-13 ended on a positive note with imports of rough diamonds

    going up by 12.65 percent indicating an increase in cutting, polishing and othermanufacturing activities in India.

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    The industry also saw an increase in manufacturing activities indicated by the 33

    percent growth in the export of gold jewellery contributing significantly to Indias foreign

    exchange earnings and supported balance of payments.The year also witnessed a significant

    drop of 61.45 percent in the import of cut and polished diamonds indicating a huge cut in

    Indias foreign exchange spending, thereby reducing the countrys current account deficit

    (CAD). Total gem and jewellery exports for the year 2012-13 was US $ 39.033 billion.

    Commenting on the annual results, Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman of Gem & Jewellery

    Export Promotion Council, said, The results have been quite favorable this year. The

    industry has strived hard towards reducing Indias current account deficit by controlling

    imports and increasing exports. The industrys contribution towards Indias exchequer has

    also seen a staggering rise of 154 percent.

    Mr. Shah added, At a time when the industry was going through a challenging

    period, governmental regulations related to the reintroduction of bonded warehouse facility

    for diamond exporters and revision in duty drawback rate facility for Gold jewellery

    exporters has helped strengthen the industry further. The Council also applauds the

    governments efforts for accepting recommendations of Task Group report to make India an

    International Trading hub for rough diamonds

    Commenting on the outlook for 2013-14 Mr. Shah added, The outlook for 2013-14

    looks positive with an estimated growth of 12 to 15 percent in the overall gems & jewellery

    exports in the current fiscal. The US and Japanese jewellery markets will bounce back with

    an estimated 5 % growth while China will remain stable at 10 % growth. Other proposals in

    the offing for the year 2013-14 include regulatory measures such as introduction of

    consignment imports of diamonds,start of rough diamonds tenders and auctions in India,

    formation of committee for looking into lending norms for banks to the diamond and

    jewellery sector as well as commissioning of a study on ECIB covers by ECGC to banks.

    The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council continued with its various initiatives

    aimed at promoting international as well as domestic trade in India. Some of the initiatives

    included India International Jewellery Week (IIJW), India International Jewellery Show

    (IIJS), India-China Buyer Seller meet, budget recommendations to the Government of India,

    seminar on synthetic diamonds and regular industry reports. Last month the Council also

    organized its first business to consumer event, India Gems & Jewellery Fair (IGJF) in New

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    Delhi in association with ITPO as well as having hosted the India International Jewellery

    Week (IIJW) in New Delhi. Council in its endeavor for better interaction & understanding

    between the trade & banks successfully organized Banking Summit in Mumbai in April.

    Senior Officials from RBI & other leading banks along with Credit Institutions and trade

    members participated in this symposium.

    1.3 COMPANY PROFILE

    Known for developing and offering the finest jewelry designs, "M/S TAJ ENTERPRISES"

    are a well established name in the jewellery industry. The company is amongst the leading

    manufacturers and exporters in its domain. Since its inception in 1995, the company has been

    supplying an exotic range of Costume & Fashion Jewellery to a number of locations

    worldwide. We offer an exquisite collection of Fashion Jewelry, Handmade Jewellery,

    Custom Made Jewellery, High Fashion Jewellery, etc.

    We have acquired a wide base of customers who appreciate us for our business expertise,

    superior product quality, innovative designs and swift delivery services. Our products are

    exported to locations such as USA, Australia and Gulf. We are backed by a team of highly

    skilled designers and craftsmen. Our designers are efficient at understanding both the

    expressed and implied needs of our customers and develop products that fully meet the

    clients' expectations.

    We Offer

    We are one of the reputed manufacturers and exporters of a wide spectrum of aesthetically

    designed jewellery. The jewellery pieces offered by us are made using the finest quality

    stones and metals. The entire range is designed by our creative designers, who undertake

    regular market studies to identify new trends and innovative ideas that can be incorporated in

    our range of jewellery. The jewellery offered by us strikes a harmonious balance between the

    traditional & contemporary designs and has an universal appeal.

    Our product range comprises:

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    Bead Necklace

    Glass Necklace

    Metal Necklaces

    Horn Necklace

    Decorative Brooches

    Flower Brooches

    Pearl Brooches

    Button Brooches

    Handcraft Necklace

    Bone Necklaces

    Zari Necklace

    Thread Necklace

    Wooden Necklaces

    Fabric Necklaces

    Fashion Bracelet

    Silver Beaded Bracelets

    Silver Stone Bracelet

    Bone Bracelets

    Fashion Belts

    Leather Belts

    Metal Belt

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    Kodi Belts

    Handcrafted Rings

    Blue Ring

    Stone Rings

    Shimmer Rings

    Metal Rings

    Stone Metal Rings

    Stylish Cuffs

    Brass Cuffs

    Colorful Cuffs

    Designer Hand Cuffs

    Elegant Cuffs

    Trendy Cuffs

    Hand Cuffs

    Earrings

    Spiral Earring

    Key Chain

    Fashion Couch Key Chain

    Spiral Rings

    Come With Me Key Chain

    Loose Beads

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    Fabric Piping Covered Beads

    Wax Cord Covered Beads

    Frayed Yarn Covered Beads

    Elegance Tassels

    Stone Tassels

    Decorative Tassels

    Yarn Tassels

    Trendy Door Tassels

    Beaded Tassels

    Door Tassels

    Cushion & Cushion Cover

    Cushion Cover

    Flower Brooches

    Wool Brooches

    Beaded Brooches

    Fashion Brooches

    Lace Brooches

    Metal Brooches

    Bouncy Bows

    Fancy Brooches

    Quality Standards

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    We are a quality conscious entity and have adopted a stringent quality policy to guide our

    operations. The material used for fabricating our range of jewelry are sourced from reliable

    and well known vendors. All the processes have been well integrated to achieve swiftness

    and time effectiveness in our operations. Our team of well experienced designers and

    craftsmen are apt in developing products that are high on aesthetics. Each process is well

    monitored by our quality inspectors, who ensure that the products are manufactured as per

    given specifications. The final products are tested on different quality parameters to assure

    optimum quality to the customers.

    Production Facilities

    We have been designing, manufacturing and exporting a wide collection of attractive jewelry.

    Our well equipped manufacturing unit facilitates efficient and timely production. Latest

    technology machines such as sawing machine, casting machine, molding machine, jewelry

    polishing machine, etc. have been installed at our facility and are operated by well trained

    personnel. We are also backed by a strong power backup system that ensures smooth

    production at the time of power failure. Our diligent team consists of designers, quality

    inspectors and craftsmen, who work in close coordination to complete all the orders on time.

    Our USP

    With a proven expertise of more than a decade, M/s Taj Enterprises have acquired a

    prominent position in the market.

    Following are some of the factors that have led to our immense popularity:

    Products are developed by using fabrics and are handmade.

    Complete in house solutions

    Wide Range

    Exotic collection of designer jewellery

    High quality standards

    Dexterous team of professionals

    Timely delivery of products

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    Wide network of distributors

    Customer oriented approach

    We Deliver To

    We are a well known manufacturer and exporter of Fashion Jewelry, Handmade Jewellery,

    Custom Made Jewellery, High Fashion Jewellery therefore we deliver our products all over

    India and to London & Spain.

    The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) today announced the annual

    performance forthe Indian Gem & Jewellery sector, declaring a contribution of US $ 2,132.82

    million to Indias coffers in terms of foreign exchange earnings, up 154 percent as compared

    to the same period last year.

    The financial year 2012-13 ended on a positive note with imports of rough diamonds going

    up by 12.65 percent indicating an increase in cutting, polishing and other manufacturing

    activities in India.

    The industry also saw an increase in manufacturing activities indicated by the 33 percent

    growth in the export of gold jewellery contributing significantly to Indias foreign exchange

    earnings and supported balance of payments.The year also witnessed a significant drop of

    61.45 percent in the import of cut and polished diamonds indicating a huge cut in Indias

    foreign exchange spending, thereby reducing the countrys current account deficit (CAD).

    Total gem and jewellery exports for the year 2012-13 was US $ 39.033 billion.

    Commenting on the annual results, Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export

    Promotion Council, said, The results have been quite favorable this year. The industry has

    strived hard towards reducing Indias current account deficit by controlling imports and

    increasing exports. The industrys contribution towards Indias exchequer has also seen a

    staggering rise of 154 percent.

    Mr. Shah added, At a time when the industry was going through a challenging period,

    governmental regulations related to the reintroduction of bonded warehouse facility for

    diamond exporters and revision in duty drawback rate facility for Gold jewellery exporters

    has helped strengthen the industry further. The Council also applauds the governments

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    efforts for accepting recommendations of Task Group report to make India an International

    Trading hub for rough diamonds

    Commenting on the outlook for 2013-14 Mr. Shah added, The outlook for 2013-14 looks

    positive with an estimated growth of 12 to 15 percent in the overall gems & jewellery exports

    in the current fiscal. The US and Japanese jewellery markets will bounce back with an

    estimated 5 % growth while China will remain stable at 10 % growth. Other proposals in the

    offing for the year 2013-14 include regulatory measures such as introduction of consignment

    imports of diamonds,start of rough diamonds tenders and auctions in India, formation of

    committee for looking into lending norms for banks to the diamond and jewellery sector as

    well as commissioning of a study on ECIB covers by ECGC to banks.

    The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council continued with its various initiatives aimed

    at promoting international as well as domestic trade in India. Some of the initiatives included

    India International Jewellery Week (IIJW), India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), India-

    China Buyer Seller meet, budget recommendations to the Government of India, seminar on

    synthetic diamonds and regular industry reports. Last month the Council also organized its

    first business to consumer event, India Gems & Jewellery Fair (IGJF) in New Delhi in

    association with ITPO as well as having hosted the India International Jewellery Week

    (IIJW) in New Delhi. Council in its endeavor for better interaction & understanding between

    the trade & banks successfully organized Banking Summit in Mumbai in April. Senior

    Officials from RBI & other leading banks along with Credit Institutions and trade members

    participated in this symposium.

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    2.1 NEED FOR THE STUDY

    The theoretical background would not be useful for any one unless it is

    done practically. So the importance of any project is to gain practical exposure and properinsight in the topic under study.

    The study is on internal financing pattern of the working capital

    management. Which deals with determining size of working capital needs to achieve certain

    long term operation goals. Therefore an analysis is to be made to know the reasons & find

    out the measures to be made to know the reasons & find out the measures to be taken to make

    it more successful.

    The study helps to know a liquidity, solvency, profitability and

    turnover position of the company. It also helps to analyze the various elements and

    components of working capital. It helps to find out the changes in working capital.

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    2.2 SCOPE FOR THE STUDY

    Working capital is the money used to make goods and attract sales. The less

    Working Capital used to attract sales, the higher is likely to be the return on investment.

    Working capital management is not an end in itself. It is an integral part of the departments

    overall management. In further needs of efficient working capital management must be

    considered in relation to other aspects of the departments financial and non-financial

    performance.

    It is often advantageous for the firm to invest in invest in short-term assets and

    to finance with short-term liabilities. The firm is faced with uncertainty regarding the level of

    its future cash flows and will incur substantial costs if it has insufficient cash to meet

    expenses. It addition to its use as a means of handling uncertainty, the management of

    working capital pays an important role in maintaining the financial health of the firm during

    the normal course of business.

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    2.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

    To analyze the effective utilization of working capital in Taj Enterprises.

    To know the changes in working capital management in Taj Enterprises.

    To determine liquidity and profitability position of the company by using suitable

    Financial ratios.

    To assess the working capital position of the Taj Enterprises.

    To study the liquidity position of the company.

    To know the overall financial positions the Taj Enterprises

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    2.4 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    METHOD OF DATA COLLECTION

    The task of data collection begins after a research problem as beendefined and research design chalked out. While deciding about to the method of data

    collection to be used for the study. These are mainly two sources of data available for

    the researcher.

    They are primary data and secondary data. The primary data are those

    which are collected a fresh and for the first time and thus happen to be original in

    character. The secondary data, on the other hand, are those which have already been

    collected by someone else and which have already been passed though the statistical

    process.

    This study is generally based on the secondary data. Which was obtained

    from the published sources i.e, annual reports of Taj Enterprises for a period of five

    years from 2008-09 to 2012-13.

    2.5 LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

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    The study is not completely generalized because limited rations are calculated only

    based on the financial information given by the company.

    The interpretation of rations is only based on the assumptions of the researcher due to

    lack of fixed standards or rules of thumb. The rations calculated my also suffer from the inherent weakness of accounting data

    provided by the company.

    The study was limited to only five years.

    The study is purely based on secondary data which were taken primarily from

    published annual reports of Taj Enterprises

    Table - 3.1 In Crores

    Statement of Changes in Working Capital for the Year 2008-2009

    Particulars As on 31-3-

    2008

    As on 31-3-

    2009

    Effect on Working Capital

    Increase Decrease

    CURRENT ASSETS

    Inventories3.58 2.88 0.7

    Sundry debtors13.5 23.05 9.55

    Cash & Bank balance 0.59 1.05 0.46Loans and Advances

    13.5 12.67 0.83

    (A)Total Current Assets31.17 39.65

    CURRENT LIABILITIES

    Current Liabilities26.71 26.57 0.14

    Provisions0.47 1.24 0.77

    (B)Total Current

    Liabilities

    27.18 27.81

    (A)-(B) Net Working

    Capital 3.99 11.84

    Increase in Working

    Capital 7.85 9.24

    TOTAL11.84 11.84 10.01 10.01

    Interpretation:

    The working capital is increased in 2008-09 i.e Rs.7.85 Crores compared to 2007-08.

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    This is because

    There is decrease in current assets such as Inventories by Rs 0.7 Crores, Loans and

    Advances by Rs 0.83 Crores, and Increased Sundry debtors by Rs 9.55 Crores, Cash & Bank

    balance by Rs 0.46 Crores.

    There is increased in current liabilities such as Current liabilities by Rs 0.14 Crores

    and Decreased Provisions by Rs 0.77 Crores.

    Table - 3.2 In Crores

    Statement of Changes in Working Capital for the Year 2009-2010

    Particulars As on 31-3-

    2009

    As on 31-3-2010 Effect on Working Capital

    Increase Decrease

    CURRENT ASSETS

    Inventories 2.88 1.9 0.98

    Sundry debtors 23.05 23.92 0.87

    Cash & Bank balance

    1.05 1.93 0.88Loans and Advances 12.67 10.92 1.75

    (A)Total Current Assets39.65 38.67

    CURRENT LIABILITIES

    Current Liabilities 26.57 25.30 1.27

    Provisions1.24 1.35 0.11

    (B)Total Current

    Liabilities

    27.81 26.65

    (A)-(B) Net Working

    Capital11.84 12.02

    Increase in Working

    Capital0.18 0.66

    TOTAL12.02 12.02 1.75 1.75

    Interpretation:

    The working capital is increased in 2009-10 i.e Rs.0.18 Crores compared to 2008-09.

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    This is because

    There is decrease in current assets such as Inventories by Rs 0.98 Crores, Loans and

    Advances by Rs 1.75 Crores and Increased Sundry debtors by Rs 0.87 Crores, Cash & Bank

    balance by Rs 0.88 Crores.

    There is increased in current liabilities such as Current liabilities by Rs 1.27 Crores and

    Decreased Provisions by Rs 0.11 Crores.

    Table - 3.3 In Crores

    Statement of Changes in Working Capital for the Year 2010-2011

    Particulars As on 31-3-

    2010

    As on 31-3-2011 Effect on Working Capital

    Increase Decrease

    CURRENT ASSETS

    Inventories 1.9 1.67 0.23

    Sundry debtors 23.92 24.53 0.61

    Cash & Bank balance 1.93 3.11 1.18

    Loans and Advances 10.92 11.21 0.29

    (A)Total Current Assets 38.67 40.52

    CURRENT LIABILITIES

    Current Liabilities 25.30 27.03 1.73

    Provisions 1.35 1.38 0.03

    (B)Total Current

    Liabilities

    26.65 28.41

    (A)-(B) Net Working

    Capital12.02 12.11

    Increase in WorkingCapital

    0.09 0.03

    TOTAL 12.11 12.11 1.79 1.79

    Interpretation:

    The working capital is increased in 2010-11 i.e Rs.0.09 Crores compared to 2009-10.

    This is because

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    There is decrease in current assets such as Inventories by Rs 0.23 Crores and

    Increased Sundry debtors by Rs 0.87 Crores, Cash & Bank balance by Rs 0.88 Crores, Loans

    and Advances by Rs 1.75 Crores.

    There is Decreased in current liabilities such as Current liabilities by Rs 1.73 Crores and

    Provisions by Rs 0.03 Crores.

    Table - 3.4 In Crores

    Statement of Changes in Working Capital for the Year 2011-2012

    Particulars As on 31-3-2011

    As on 31-3-2012 Effect on Working Capital

    Increase Decrease

    CURRENT ASSETS

    Inventories 1.67 3.68 2.01

    Sundry debtors 24.53 26.74 2.21

    Cash & Bank balance 3.11 3.85 0.74

    Loans and Advances 11.21 11.88 0.67

    (A)Total Current Assets 40.52 46.15

    CURRENT LIABILITIES

    Current Liabilities 27.03 31.36 4.33

    Provisions 1.38 1.59 0.21

    (B)Total Current

    Liabilities

    28.41 32.95

    (A)-(B) Net Working

    Capital12.11 13.20

    Increase in Working

    Capital1.09 1.09

    TOTAL 13.20 13.20 5.63 5.63

    Interpretation:

    The working capital is increased in 2011-12 i.e Rs.1.09 Crores compared to 2010-11.

    This is because

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    There is Increase in current assets such as Inventories by Rs 2.01 Crores, Sundry

    debtors by Rs 2.21 Crores, Cash & Bank balance by Rs 0.74 Crores, Loans and Advances by

    Rs 0.67 Crores.

    There is decreased in current liabilities such as Current liabilities by Rs 4.33 Crores and

    Provisions by Rs 0.21 Crores.

    Table - 3.5 In Crores

    Statement of Changes in Working Capital for the Year 2012-2013Particulars As on 31-3-

    2012

    As on 31-3-2013 Effect on Working Capital

    Increase Decrease

    CURRENT ASSETS

    Inventories3.68 3.23 0.45

    Sundry debtors26.74 22.51 4.23

    Cash & Bank balance3.85 3.11 0.74

    Loans and Advances11.88 18.69 6.81

    (A)Total Current Assets 46.15 47.54

    CURRENT LIABILITIES

    Current Liabilities31.36 32.08 0.72

    Provisions1.59 1.67 0.08

    (B)Total Current

    Liabilities

    32.95 33.75

    (A)-(B) Net Working

    Capital13.20 13.79

    Increase in Working

    Capital0.59 1.04

    TOTAL13.79 13.79 6.81 6.81

    Interpretation:

    The working capital is increased in 2012-13 i.e Rs.0.59 Crores compared to 2011-12.

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    This is because

    There is Decrease in current assets such as Inventories by Rs 0.45 Crores, Sundry

    debtors by Rs 4.23 Crores, Cash & Bank balance by Rs 0.74 Crores, and Increased Loans and

    Advances by Rs 6.81 Crores.

    There is decreased in current liabilities such as Current liabilities by Rs 0.72 Crores and

    Provisions by Rs 0.08 Crores.

    Table - 3.6

    Current assets

    Current Ratio =--------------------------

    Current Liabilities

    Years Current assets

    Current

    Liabilities Ratio

    2008-09 39.65 27.81 1.43

    2009-10 38.67 26.65 1.45

    2010-11 40.52 28.41 1.43

    2011-12 46.15 32.95 1.40

    2012-13 47.54 33.75 1.41

    Graph 3.1

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    Interpretation:

    The current ratio is showing increasing and decreasing trend in all years, i.e 1.43,

    1.45, 1.43, 1.40 and 1.41. It is in the above the standard ratio.

    Table - 3.7

    Quick Assets (Current Assets Inventory)

    Quick Ratio = -----------------------------------------------------------

    Current Liabilities

    Years Quick Assets

    Current

    Liabilities Ratio

    2008-09 36.77 34.47 1.07

    2009-10 36.77 63.47 0.58

    2010-11 38.85 75.73 0.51

    2011-12 42.47 55.25 0.77

    2012-13 44.31 122.52 0.36

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    Graph 3.2

    Interpretation:

    The quick ratio is showing down word trend in 2008-2013, i.e 1.07, 0.58, 0.51, 0.77

    and 0.36.

    Table - 3.8

    Gross Profit

    Gross Profit Ratio = ------------------------------------

    Net Sales

    Years Grass Profit Net Sales Ratio

    2008-09 58.64 65.88 0.89

    2009-10 69 81.4 0.85

    2010-11 51.91 60.54 0.86

    2011-12 62.02 69.52 0.89

    2012-13 37.02 44.64 0.83

    Graph 3.3

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    Interpretation:

    Gross profit ratio is showing decreasing trend in 2008-10, i.e 0.89, 0.85 and it is

    increased in 2010-12, i.e 0.86,0.89 and again it is decreasd in 2012-13, i.e 0.83.

    Table - 3.9

    Profit before Interest, Tax & Dividend

    Return on Investment (ROI) =---------------------------------------------------

    Capital Employed

    Years PBIT Capital Employed Ratio

    2008-09 0.48 6 0.08

    2009-10 0.86 6 0.14

    2010-11 0.23 6 0.04

    2011-12 -0.33 6 -0.06

    2012-13 0.46 6 0.08

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    Graph 3.4

    Interpretation:

    Return on investment ratio is showing increasing trend in 2008-10, i.e 0.08, 0.14 and

    it is decreased in 2010-12, i.e 0.04, -0.06 and again it is increasd in 2012-13, i.e 0.08.

    Table - 3.10

    Net Sales

    Capital Turnover Ratio =-----------------------------------

    Capital Employed

    Years Net Sales

    Capi

    tal Employed Ratio

    2008-09 65.88 6 10.98

    2009-10 81.4 6 13.57

    2010-11 60.54 6 10.09

    2011-12 69.52 6 11.59

    2012-13 44.64 6 7.44

    Graph 3.5

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    Interpretation:

    Capital turnover ratio is showing increasing trend in 2008-10, i.e 10.98, 13.57 and it is

    decreased in 2010-11, 2012-13 i.e 10.09, 7.44 and it is increasd in 2011-12, i.e 11.59.

    4.1 FINDINGS

    The working capital is increased in 2008-09 i.e Rs.7.85 Crores compared to 2007-08.

    The working capital is increased in 2009-10 i.e Rs.0.18 Crores compared to 2008-09.

    The working capital is increased in 2010-11 i.e Rs.0.09 Crores compared to 2009-10.

    The working capital is increased in 2011-12 i.e Rs.1.09 Crores compared to 2010-11.

    The working capital is increased in 2012-13 i.e Rs.0.59 Crores compared to 2011-12.

    The current ratio is showing increasing and decreasing trend in all years, i.e 1.43,

    1.45, 1.43, 1.40 and 1.41. It is in the above the standard ratio.

    The quick ratio is showing down word trend in 2008-2013, i.e 1.07, 0.58, 0.51, 0.77

    and 0.36.

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    Gross profit ratio is showing decreasing trend in 2008-10, i.e 0.89, 0.85 and it is

    increased in 2010-12, i.e 0.86,0.89 and again it is decreasd in 2012-13, i.e 0.83.

    Return on investment ratio is showing increasing trend in 2008-10, i.e 0.08, 0.14 and

    it is decreased in 2010-12, i.e 0.04, -0.06 and again it is increasd in 2012-13, i.e 0.08.

    Capital turnover ratio is showing increasing trend in 2008-10, i.e 10.98, 13.57 and it is

    decreased in 2010-11, 2012-13 i.e 10.09, 7.44 and it is increasd in 2011-12, i.e 11.59.

    4.2 SUGGESTIONS

    The company should improve the profit ratio.

    It study shown that profitability position of the company was found to be unhealthy duringthe period of study.

    The company was facing problem with over capital. It is better to go for Investment in

    other sources to get more income.

    Improve the Net profit ratio by increase the net sales.

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    4.3 CONCLUSION

    The study has come to conclusion that the liquidity position of the Taj Enterprises was

    termed to be satisfactory during the period of study. It can be clearly observed from the

    study that the quick assets position of the company was not healthy during study period

    as the super quick ratio of the company was lower than the ideal ratio of 05:1.

    This study also reveals that the company has adopted conservative current assets policy

    for meeting its working capital needs effectively. The study reveals that the relationship

    between liquidity and profitability of the company was negatively correlated during the

    period of study.

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    Advanced Accountancy volume 1, Sultan Chand & Sons Publishers

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    Financial Management, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd.

    M.Y. KHAN & P.K.JAIN

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