Bankers Dearness Allowance calculation explained

[This article discusses the meaning of consumer price index; the formula used for linking the conversion Factor Base 2001=100 to Base 1960=100 and method of arriving eligible rate of DA]. Dearness Allowance (DA) is a cost of living allowance paid to Government employees Public sector employees (PSU) and their pensioners to mitigate the impact of inflation…

What are other current liabilities?

( This post explains,  the difference between other current liabilities and the current liabilities  for the purpose of working capital appraisal and items like contingent liabilities, netting of current liabilities and current assets.) The current liabilities are those dues, to be settled within 12 months from reporting date, including overdraft and loan installments payable within 12…

What are other non-current asset items?

(This article identifies the non-current assets to be separated  from current assets while appraising  the working capital limits to borrower). The figures of ‘Current Assets’ appearing on the balance sheet is normally a consolidated figure of ‘Current Assets’ and ‘Other non-current Assets’. Hence, the Non-Current Asset items are to be separated from current assets and that only the…

How to analyse a Balance-sheet?

(This article explains the meanings of  current assets, fixed assets, intangible assets, share capital, reserve and surplus, long-term liabilities, current liabilities, contingent liabilities & assets.) A balance sheet is a financial statement of an entity which is prepared for reporting of financial position of the business as at a particular date. The balance sheet is so…

Concessional Loans available to minority communities in India

The Sikhs, Muslims, Christians, Zoroastrians, Buddhists, Jains communities in India are classified as minority communities as per notification of Ministry of Welfare, Government of India. In 121 districts in the country, the minority population exceeds 25% of total population of the districts. Further, in the states of J & K, Punjab, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and…

Cash Budget pattern of financing

[Cash Budget pattern of financing seasonal productions like sugar, tea, and construction activities] The request for financial assistance from business enterprises dealing in seasonal products like sugar, tea, construction activities, film industries, order-based activities, etc. is facilitated by the banks through Cash Budget financing plans. In such a pattern of business dealings, the requirement of…