Working capital refers to the money that a company uses to finance its daily operations. Proper management of working capital is critical to financial health and operational success. Working capital management (WCM) aims to maximize operational efficiency by maintaining a delicate balance among growth, profitability, and liquidity. WCM is a continuous responsibility focusing on a firm's day-to-day operations involving short-term assets and liabilities. By efficiently managing a firm's cash, accounts receivable, inventories, and accounts payable, managers can help maintain smooth operations and improve a company's earnings and profitability. By contrast, poor WCM could lead to a lower credit score, financial insolvency, legal troubles, liquidation of assets, and potential bankruptcy.This book provides an objective look into the dynamic world of WCM. Its coverage extends from discussing basic concepts and their applications to increasingly complex and real-world situations. The book stresses that WCM is a combination of both art and science. This volume spans the gamut from theoretical to practical while offering the right balance of detailed and user-friendly coverage. Readers can gain an in-depth understanding of this subject from experts in this field. Those who want a broad survey will benefit, as will readers looking for more in-depth presentations of specific areas within this field of study. In summary, Working Capital Management: Concepts and Strategies provides a fresh look at this intriguing but often complex subject of WCM.

This Comprehensive Text Systematically Explains The Various Principles, Policies And Methods Involved In Efficient Management Of Working Capital. The Indian Context Is Emphasised Throughout.The Book Provides An Indepth Analysis Of Such Critical Issues As * Assessment Of The Level Of Working Capital * Methods Of Financing * Control Over The Use Of FundsThe Book Discusses Both Fund Based And Non-Fund Based Working Capital Finance. It Also Explains Export, Information Technology And Software Industry Financing.The Book Presents Several Real Life Cases To Illustrate The Various Principles And Techniques.Each Chapter Ends With A Summery Providing A Quick And Useful Review Of The Chapter. Several Questions And Problems Are Also Included Throughout The Book For Self-Test.The Book Is An Ideal Text For Management And Commerce Students. It Would Also Serve As An Extremely Useful Reference Source For Practising Professionals And Consultants In The Finance And Banking Sectors.

Working capital is commonly understood as the fund needed to meet the day-to-day expenses of an enterprise. A finance manager finds that the funds for meeting these expenses get blocked in current assets. He, therefore, looks for liquidity support in net working capital (NWC), which is equivalent to the excess of current assets over current liabilities. A banker also looks at the size of NWC as the long-term stake of the business in funding the current assets. But for a production manager, liquidity is synonymous to uninterrupted supply of material inputs to the production lines. Similarly, for a marketing manager, if there is no production, his marketing outlets dry up despite demand in the market. While the finance manager discourages overstocking of inventory, the production manager and the marketing manager dread of being out of stock. In this conflict the goal of the organisation often takes a back seat. This book aims at resolving these conflicts by adopting a techno-financial approach to working capital management. In the previous edition a full chapter on Service Business: Risk Analysis and Working Capital Assessment was introduced to understand the nature of service business and the risks associated with it followed by developing a model for assessment of working capital requirement. Whereas, in the Fourth Edition, a new chapter on Technological Progress, Innovations and Startups—A New Financing Methodology has been introduced to fill a long-felt gap in financing of emerging industries. Besides, the book is revised and updated extensively by incorporating the current researches in the field; particular mention can be made of Cash pooling system, Bullwhip effect and newer approaches to inventory recording system. Throughout the book, every concept is presented with worked-out examples and case studies for easy comprehension of the subject. The book is primarily addressed to postgraduate students majoring in Finance and to those pursuing professional courses in Accounts (CA) and Cost Accounting (ICWA). The book will also be very useful for practising finance executives, risk managers and also purchase/materials managers. TARGET AUDIENCE o MBA (Finance) o CA and ICWA Aspirants

This book is a comprehensive & authentic book on ‘Working Capital Management’. This book aims to fulfill the requirement of students of MBA/M.Com./PGDM/CFA & other Postgraduate Courses in Commerce and Management. This book aims to fill the gap between theory and practice of working capital management. The finance managers will find the text worthwhile in their pursuit of updating the knowledge about current thinking & developments taking place in the area of working capital management. The Present Publication is the Reprint 2021 Edition, authored by Dr. R.P. Rustagi, with the following noteworthy features: • The subject-matter is presented in a simple, systematic method along with comprehensive explanation of the concept and theories underlying working capital management. The book tries to present the subject-matter in a non-mathematical and non-technical way • [Student-Oriented Book] This book has been developed, keeping in mind the following factors: 𝚘 Interaction of the author/teacher with his/her students in the class-room 𝚘 Shaped by the author/teachers experience of teaching the subject-matter at different levels 𝚘 Reaction and responses of students have also been incorporated at different places in the book • [Illustrations & Diagrams] are used to explain the concepts for a clear understanding of the subject-matter • [Practices Prevailing in India] have been referenced throughout the text • [300+ Objective Type & Multiple Choice Questions] are given at the end of different Chapters • [200+ Examples & Graded Illustrations] have been incorporated throughout the book • Question appeared in Latest Question Papers have been incorporated at appropriate places • [Real Life Case Studies] have been incorporated on various aspects of Working Capital Management • Incorporates separate chapters on Funds Flow Statement, Cash Flow Statement and Bank Finance for Working Capital Requirement The detailed contents of the book are as follows: • Working Capital | Planning and Estimation 𝚘 Working Capital | Introduction 𝚘 Working Capital | Operating Cycle 𝚘 Working Capital | Estimation and Calculation • Measurement and Analysis of Liquidity 𝚘 Measuring Liquidity | Ratio Analysis 𝚘 Working Capital Flow | Funds Flow Statement 𝚘 Analysing Liquidity Flow | Cash Flow Statement • Current Assets Management 𝚘 Management of Cash and Marketable Securities 𝚘 Receivables Management 𝚘 Inventory Management • Working Capital Financing 𝚘 Financing of Working Capital and the Banking Policy • Case Studies in Working Capital Management 𝚘 Okara Foods & Beverages Ltd. 𝚘 Indo-Swiss Watches Ltd. 𝚘 Aeron Adventures Ltd. 𝚘 Price Waterhouse Consultancy and Allied Services 𝚘 Dataware Computer Ltd. 𝚘 Kamat Engineering Works Ltd. 𝚘 Viptanu Housing Infrastructure Ltd. 𝚘 Good Apparels Ltd.

Working Capital Management provides a general framework that will help managers understand working capital using a comprehensive approach that links operating decisions to their financial implications and to the overall business strategy. It will also help managers to gain a better understanding of the key drivers to profitability and value creation.

An up-to-date treatment of concepts of capital management, including practical techniques for measuring the liquidity of the firm and analyzing its sources of financing. Fully integrates use of electronic spreadsheets with case studies. Contains twenty-five case studies--including student diskette with cases formatted on Lotus 1-2-3 templates.

Stay liquid, think global, and better manage resources with this authoritative guide Working Capital Management is a comprehensive primer on keeping your business financially competitive in the face of limited access to short-term funds. With detailed insight applicable to each phase in the business cycle, this authoritative guide helps managers revamp current practices for more efficient use of assets and liabilities, including more stringent monitoring and planning of collections, disbursements, and balances. Readers will learn how to minimize investments in idle resources, and how to maximize the use of forecast data to better identify risk and the optimal use of available funds. Case studies illustrate the practical applications of the ideas presented, with particular attention given to cash budgeting, forecasting, banking relationships and other common scenarios with specific requirements. Managing a company’s short-term resources is both an art and a science. Effectively maintaining funds for ongoing activities – and keeping those funds liquid, mobile, and available – is a masterful skillset lacking in business. Working Capital Management offers practical advice for managers in this challenging position, providing guidance that helps them: Learn the specific metrics at work in capital management, and the problems that they can cause Improve cash management with robust fraud protection and better use of short-term instruments Manage the issues that arise from accounts receivable, inventory, payables, information management, and international sources Develop an effective management system for key points in the working capital cycle The recent liquidity crisis in the U.S. has thrown the spotlight onto those companies that have adjusted well to credit contraction and the weakened economy, and these success stories – some of which are noted in the book – demonstrate that a positive business outcome can be accomplished. Working Capital Management provides a clear look at a complex issue, with practical, actionable, sustainable advice.