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.

The study of working capital is of major importance to internal and external analysis because of its close relationship to current day-to-day business. In fact, the study of working capital management needs special attention for the efficient working and survival of a business. It has been often observed that the shortage of working capital leads to the failure of a business. The proper management of working capital may bring about the success of a business firm. To run the business smoothly and to meet the day-to-day operational requirements, working capital funds are very essential. With this background in view, the present study was undertaken for a proper insight into the Management of working capital in the sugar industry. The book provides multidirectional and multidimensional investigation of various aspects of working capital management. The book discusses all the important aspects in a systematic manner. Apart from its extensive coverage and lucid presentation, the strength of the book lies in its Indian background. This book will be of immense use particularly to University and College teachers, Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, M.Com. B.Com., and MBA students and other professional courses. In addition, it would be a useful reference book for researchers and Financial Managers.

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.

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.

Working capital management is an integral part of the financial management. It is concerned with arrangement of required funds for day to day business operations. The working capital refers to that part of capital which is blocked for financing day to day operations and / or the procurement of current assets. The efficient management of working capital leads to improved profit and efficiency of firm because it’s ensured the sufficient funds to meet day to day operating expenses and short-term debt obligations. This text book attempts to make subject more easy and interesting to read and understand the complex topics of working capital management. All possible efforts have been made to overcome the difficulties that students generally face at the time of solving complex practical problems. This book is primarily intended as a text for the students of business management and commerce courses such as MBA, PGDM, M.Com, BBA and B.Com. However, it will also be highly useful for other professional courses students.

Working Capital Management: An Overview 2. A Valuation Framework 3. Working Capital Policies 4. Cash Management Systems: Collection Systems 5. Cash Management Systems: Cash Concentration Systems 6. Cash Management Systems: Disbursement Systems 7. Forecasting Cash Flows 8. Corporate Liquidity And Financial Flexibility 9. Cash Management Optimisation Models 10. Receivables Management: Trade Credit 11. Receivables Management: Credit Granting Decisions 12. Monitoring Accounts Receivables 13. Payables Management And Instruments Of Short-Term Financing 14. Inventory Management 15. Programming Working Capital Management 16. Integrating Working Capital And Capital Investment Processes 17. Monetary System 18. Money Market In India 19. Banking System In India 20. Working Capital Control And Banking Policy ..... 27. Managing Short-Term International Financial Transactions Appendices Index

The book "WCM in Indian Information Technology Industry - A Case Study of Infosys Limited" provides an in-depth analysis of the implementation of Working Capital Management (WCM) practices within the Indian Information Technology (IT) industry, with a specific focus on Infosys Limited. Drawing upon extensive research and a detailed case study of Infosys Limited, the book examines the strategies, challenges, and implications of WCM in the context of one of India's leading IT companies. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of WCM practices within the Indian IT industry, offering valuable insights and practical guidance for companies looking to enhance their financial performance and competitiveness in the global marketplace.