Role of Cash and Marketable Securities in Working Capital Management

The primary objective of working capital management is to ensure the efficient management of current assets, including cash, raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and receivables. Achieving this involves determining the optimal investment level in each component to support smooth business operations and financial health. The Role of Cash in Working Capital Management Cash is the…

Discounted and Non-Discounted Cash Flow Methods for Investment Appraisal

The Cash flow statement represents the increased or decreased position of cash and cash equivalents in a business Cash flow methods for Investment Appraisal can be broadly categorised into discounted cash flow and non-discounted techniques. In investment appraisal, “discounted cash flow” methods consider the time value of money by discounting future cash flows to their…

Raising Trade Credits for imports in India

Trade Credits (TC) denote the credits extended by the overseas supplier, bank, financial institution and other permitted recognised lenders for maturity, for imports of capital/non-capital goods permissible under the Foreign Trade Policy of the Government of India. Depending on the source of finance, such TCs include suppliers’ credit and buyers’ credit from recognised lenders. The…