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Oracle granito ltd. (MARBITO) is one of the leading manufacturer of vitrified and
ceramic tiles. The company has stands amongst the best players in the ceramic industry.
The company is well known by its MARBITO brand which is a symbol of trust and
quality in itself. The company has a state of the art technology and a very experienced
management team. The company has its distribution facility in each and every part of the
country, with regional offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Banglore. The company
also has a presence in the international market. So if u want to deal in any kind of tiles,
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The Company has been promoted by promoters of Sterling Group and Safari Group. the
The group has been manufacturing and distributing Ceramic Wall Tiles under the brand
name of BAJAJ Tiles. The group then decided to enter into a new range of product
Vitrified tiles under a separate entity. As the sabarkantha district was notified as
Backward District under Income tax Act and was granted exemption of 100% profit for
first three years and 30% of profit for next five years of the company section 80-IB of the
Act, the promoter decided to set up a plant at village Gadhoda, Tal. Himmatnagar, Dist.
Sabarkantha.
The Company sell its product under the brand name of MARBITO and supplies its
produce all across India. Presently the Company is operating at about 100% and the
reaches of the brand is increase day to day. To meet the demand of the customers, the
company then decided to set up another line of Vitrified Tiles at the same plant with a
capacity of 5000 square meter per day.
Presently the Company at its own is only dealing in Vitrified tiles and the demand of
other Ceramic products is met by its associate concerns. The company has envisaged a
huge demand of premium ceramic Floor tiles and imported wall tiles which is increasing
in many fold. The company gas thus decided to diversify its own port folio by entering
into new segment and capitalize on existing and well developed brand of MARBITO
which is being looked over as premium brand.
Thus the company propose to setup a plant for manufacturing of ceramic floor Tiles with
a capacity of 6000 square meter per day by purchasing a land admeasuring 81318 square
meter at survey no.291 (Earlier divided in survey No.291,292,293,294),278 and 279,
Village Gadhoda , Tal. Himmatnagar , Dist. Sabarkantha near the existing plant only.
Further the company has envisaged the demand and premium wall tiles which is picking
up day by day. The demand is presently met by the importing the same from countries
like countries like Spain ,Brazil, ,Italy, China, etc.. Thus the Company has decided to
import the wall tiles from various and sell under its brand.
Thus with the completion of the proposed project the capacity of the Vitrified Tiles will
be increased to 14000 square meter per day from the existing capacity of 9000 square
meter per day and capacity of Ceramic Floor tiles will be 6000 square meter per day.
Further the Company will be importing and trade in the Ceramic Wall tiles. the Company
proposes to carry out the expansion project at a Capital outlay of Rs.36.15 Crores , with a
term loan facility of Rs. 20.00 Crores (Rs.8.00 crores for expansion for vitrified tiles and
Rs.12.00 crore for proposed Ceramic floor tiles) to be repayable in 72 equated monthly
installments commencing from October , 2008 & April, 2009 respectively.
All the Directors are having rich experience in Industry. They are also assisted by other
Senior Executive and Managerial Personal for the development of business.
As the promoters of the company were already in the line of manufacturing business of
ceramic walls and floor tiles in various four units and having a network of 250 dealers in
india ,the dealers were demanding vitrified tiles from the company and meet the demand
of the dealers , the promoters of the company has been decided to set up a project of
vitrified tiles jointly in this company.
Mission &Vision
Mission:-
To manufacture, market and service product of international standards.
Ensure that all company processes are geared to deliver the highest level of
customer satisfaction.
Keep an employees-centre focus in all operation.
Foster innovation and creatively at all levels.
Vision:-
Oracle Granito Ltd. dedicates our slaves to total quality.
We give prominence to a healthy creative climate for new IDEAS to blossom with
constant and continuous innovation.
We, as one big finally commit ourselves to excellence and satisfy customer need
by delivering consistency high quality product every time.
INDUSTRY SCENARIO
ORACLE GRANITO LTD. having installed capacity of 12,000 sq. mt./day and
capacity of 18,500 sq. mt./day. MARBITO is a leading manufacturer of vitrified tiles.
ORACLE GRANITO LTD has been providing fascinating shades of marbles, plain
colors, anti skid, multi prints & double charge excelling international technical
specifications to provide better floor solutions for our valued customers.
ORACLE GRANITO LTD tiles features high quality, original pattern and diversified
varieties. Since launching into the market, the products have earned high popularity from
the domestic consumers and distributors. The sales network of the company covers
throughout INDIA currently has developed over 250 dealers network and exclusive stores
in INDIA. Besides focusing on the development at home, ORACLE GRANITO LTD
tiles opened his hands to international market. Pay attention to the market trend,
ORACLE GRANITO LTD has accumulated rich experience, and has transferred
thepressure into promotion
Process of production
For manufacturing of vitrified tiles, the various process/ operation are
described below:
The charge is then fed into the Ball Mills with the help of grinding media. The ground
materials in the slurry from are thereafter discharged into storage tanks fitted with
agitators to keep the slurry in suspension. From this storage tank, the slip is transferred to
another storage tank after sieving. The filtered slurry thereafter fed to Spray Dryer
Chamber, which is heated upto a temperature of around 550 to 600 degree centigrade by
hot air blast coming from the Hot Air Generator using LDO/LPG as fuel. The output
available from the Spray Dryer is in the form of powder, which is obtained with a specific
moisture content by adjusting the inlet and outlet temperatures of the Spray Dryer. The
powder is collected in the Storage Silos.
In the Printing Section, various types of design are prepared and printing on the dried tiles
by applying colours on the screen printing machines. Tiles with ‘marble finish’ need to be
screen-printed, where as other types of tiles may not be subjected to this operation.
Firing
The tiles thereafter are fed into the fast Single Layer Roller Kiln in which the tiles are
fired. The kiln has different temperatures ranging from 500 degree centigrade to 1400
degree centigrade in its different zones. Here vitrification takes place in the body of the
tile.
Polishing
The baked tiles are subjected to polishing by using 36-48 head polishing line. The tiles
are also side-chamfered. Thus in this section , size and thickness variation are minimized
Matt finish tiles do not need polishing operation.
A typical Process Chart indicating major operation and equipment needed for the
manufacturing process if vitrified tiles is presented hereafter.
PROCESS FLOW CHART
Section/operation Equipment
Subject of Study:-
I have prepared a report on working capital management in Oracle Granito Ltd.
Study objectives:-
a) To study the nature of working capital, concepts and definition of working
capital.
b) To examine the effectiveness of working capital management practices of
the firm.
c) To find out how adequacy or otherwise of working capital affects
commercial operations of the company.
d) To prescribe remedial measures to encounter the problems faced by the
firm.
e) To study the working capital financing or means of financing of the
company.
Limitation
this study will be based on primary as well as secondary data. Secondary data taken from
published Balance Sheet , Profit & Loss A/c and Cash Flow Statement of Company
which may not provide the scope to understand finding clearly and particularly when you
are in need of the data may not be accurate at that time.
The study will also depend on the ratio and fund flow analysis which has its own
limitation applies to study.
Introduction to Finance Function
A firm’s success even survival , it’s ability and willingness to maintain production and to
invest in fixed or working capital , are very extent considerably determined by it’s
financial policies , both past and present. The financial decision is involved so extensively
in each type of business attitude, so its rightly called a binding force. It is so intermingled
with other function – production, marketing , personal, etc. that there is very difficulty in
appreciating the part it plays . in reality financial operation are a constant force of liaison
among and within the units of enterprise .
Thus study of financial management and it’s areas are very important for individuals , and
for profit and non profit organization..
The term gross working capital, also referred to as working capital, means the
total current assets.
The term net working capital can be defined in two ways:
1. the most common definition of net working capital(NWC) is the
difference between current assets and current liabilities; and
2. Alternate definition of NWC is that portion of current assets which is
financed with long-term funds.
The task of the financial manager in managing working capital efficiently is to ensure
sufficient liquidity in the operations of the enterprise. The liquidity of a business firm is
measured by its ability to satisfy short-term obligations as they become due. The three
basic measures of a firm overall liquidity are
i. The current ratio
ii. The acid-test ratio, and
iii. Net working capital ratio
Net working capital (NWC), as a measure of liquidity is not very useful for comparing the
performance of different firms, but it is quite useful for internal control. The NWC helps
in comparing the liquidity of the same firm over time. For purpose of working capital
management, therefore, NWC can be said to measure the liquidity of the firm. In other
words, the goal of working capital management is to manage the current assets and
liabilities in such a way that an acceptable level of NWC is maintained.
The two concepts of working capital – Gross and Net – are not exclusive; rather, they
have equal significance from the management viewpoint.
5.3 DEFINITION
Working capital refers to the cash a business requires for day-to-day operations, or, more
specifically, for financing the conversion of raw materials into finished goods, which the
company sells for payment. Among the most important items of working capital are
levels of inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Analysts look at these
items for signs of a company's efficiency and financial strength.
Working capital is commonly defined as the difference between current assets and
current liabilities. Efficient working capital management requires that firm should operate
with some amount of working capital, the exact amount varying from firm to firm and
depending, among other things, on the nature of industry. The theoretical justification for
the use of working capital to measure liquidity is based on the premise that the greater the
margin by which the current assets cover the short –term obligations, the more is the
ability to pay obligations when they become due for payment. The NWC is necessary
because the cash outflows and inflows do not coincide. In other words, it is the non-
synchronous nature of cash flows that makes NWC necessary. In general, the cash
outflows resulting from payment of current liabilities are relatively predictable.
Some companies are inherently better placed than others. Insurance companies,
for instance, receive premium payments up front before having to make any payments;
however, insurance companies do have unpredictable outgoings as claims come in.
Normally a big retailer like Wal-Mart has little to worry about when it comes to accounts
receivable: customers pay for goods on the spot. Inventories represent the biggest
problem for retailers. Manufacturing companies, for example, incur substantial up-front
costs for materials and labor before receiving payment. Much of the time they eat more
cash than they generate.
WORKING CAPITAL
Permanent Temporary
Business activity does not come to an end after the realization of cash from
customers. For a company, the process is continuous and, hence, the need for a regular
supply of working capital. For all practical purposes, this requirement has to be met
permanently as with other fixed assets. This requirement is referred to as permanent or
fixed working capital.
Any amount over and above the permanent level of working capital is temporary,
fluctuating or variable working capital. This portion of the required working capital is
needed to meet fluctuations in demand consequent upon changes in production and sales
as a result of seasonal changes.
Amount
Of Temporary
Working
capital
Permanent
Time
Figure shows that the permanent level is fairly constant, while temporary working
capital is fluctuating-increasing and decreasing in accordance with seasonal demands.
2. SIZE OF THE BUSINESS: Greater the size of the business, greater is the
requirement of working capital.
6. WORKING CAPITAL CYCLE: The speed with which the working cycle
completes one cycle determines the requirements of working capital. Longer
the cycle larger is the requirement of working capital.
Easy loans: Adequate working capital leads to high solvency and credit standing
can arrange loans from banks and other on easy and favorable terms.
Cash Discounts: Adequate working capital also enables a concern to avail cash
discounts on the purchases and hence reduces cost.
Commitments: It leads to the satisfaction of the employees and raises the morale
of its employees, increases their efficiency, reduces wastage and costs and
enhances production and profits.
Ability To Face Crises: A concern can face the situation during the depression.
1. Excessive working capital means ideal funds which earn no profit for the
firm and business cannot earn the required rate of return on its investments.
5. If a firm is having excessive working capital then the relations with banks
and other financial institution may not be maintained.
6. Due to lower rate of return n investments, the values of shares may also fall.
Cash flow cycle into, around and out of the business it is the business life blood and every
manager’s primary task is to help keep is following and to use the cash flow to generate
profit. If business is operatic profitability, then is should generate cash surplus. If doesn’t
generate surpluses , the business will eventually run out of the cash and expire. The faster
a business expands the more cash it will need for working capital and investment . the
cheapest and best sources of cash exists as working capital right within business .
Cash will help to improve profit and reduce risk. Bear in mind that the cost of providing
credit to customer and holding stocks can represent substantial proportion of a firm’s total
profit.
There are two elements in the business cycle that absorb cash inventory (stock and
working progress) and receivable (debtors owing you money). The main source of cash
are payables (your creditors) and equity and loans.
Each component of working capital(namely inventory , receivables and payables) has two
dimensions ……..TIME……and MONEY. When incomes to managing working capital-
TIME IS MONEY. If you can get money to move faster around the cycle (e.g. collect
monies due from debtors more quickly) or reduce amount of money tied up(e.g. reduce
inventory level relative to sales), the business will generate more cash or it will need to
borrow less money to fund working capital. As a consequence, you could reduce the cost
of bank interest or you will have additional free money available to support additional
sales growth or investment.
In financial parlance, inventory defined as “The sum of value of raw material, fuel and
lubricant, spare part, maintenance consumer, semi processed material and finished goods
stocks etc. which are used In production.
1. Raw Material: Raw materials are those basic input material that are converted into
finished goods product through manufacturing process. Raw material inventory
are, therefore, those units of inputs which have been purchased and stored for
future production. An organization should maintain adequate stock of raw
materials for continuous supply to the factory for the uninterrupted production. It
is not possible for the company to production. It is not possible for the company
to produce raw material whenever they need. A time leg exits uncertainty in
procuring raw material in time at many occasions. The procurement maybe
delayed because of strike, transport disruption, short supply etc. therefore, the
organization should maintain sufficient stock of raw materials at the given time
to streamline the production.
4. Store and Spare parts : store and spare parts includes loose tools and small parts
which are essential for production.
5. Safety inventory: safety inventory provides for failures in supplies, unexpected
spurt in demand etc.
RECEIVABLES MANAGEMEBNT
“The tern receivable are defined as debt owed to the firm by customers arising from sale
of goods or services in the ordinary course of business.”
Receivable is the major and second most important component of working capital. Trade
credit, considered as a marketing tools, acts as a bridge for the movement of goods
through production and distribution stages to customer finally. Receivables are also a part
of working capital and next only to inventories. Receivable or book debts constitutes a
substantial portion of current assets of several organization. Receivable accounts results
from the organization’s decision to extend credit to customer. They are credited and exist
until a case payment is received.
“Account receivable is the total of all credit extended by firm to its customer.” Investment
in accounts receivable should be viewed as a portfolio of accounts, this having risk return
characteristics that affect the concern’s overall risk and return. Granting credit and
creating debtors account to blocking of concerns sources.
CASH MANAGEMENT
In modern time money management is both an art and science.The science part dealing
with the tools and techniques of money management. The art side involves planning,
organization, staffing, and decision making and control of various dimensions of money
management. Cash management is the most important component of the working capital
cycle.
In the organization, cash management is necessary for collect the money from the creditor
and payment to the debtors, raw materials suppliers, other day to day expenses which do
for production of products.
RATIO ANALYSIS
Accounting ratio are very useful tools for grasping the true message of the financial statement and
understanding them. Ratio naturally should be worked out between figures that are significant related to one
another. Obviously no purpose will be served by working out of ratios between two entirely related figures,
such as discount on the debentures and sales. Ratio may be worked out on the basis of figures contained in
the financial statement.
Ratio provides clues and symptoms of underlying condition. They act as indicators of financial
soundness, strength, position and status of an enterprise
LIQUIDITY RATIOS
Liquidity refers to the ability of a firm to meet its current obligations as and when these become
due. The short-term obligations are met by realizing amounts from current, floating or circulating assts. The
current assets should either be liquid or near about liquidity. These should be convertible in cash for paying
obligations of short-term nature. The sufficiency or insufficiency of current assets should be assessed by
comparing them with short-term liabilities. If current assets can pay off the current liabilities then the
liquidity position is satisfactory. On the other hand, if the current liabilities cannot be met out of the current
assets then the liquidity position is bad. To measure the liquidity of a firm, the following ratios can be
calculated:
1. CURRENT RATIO
2. QUICK RATIO
CURRENT RATIO
Current Ratio, also known as working capital ratio is a measure of general liquidity and its most
widely used to make the analysis of short-term financial position or liquidity of a firm. It is defined as the
relation between current assets and current liabilities. ,
Recommended current ratio is 2:1. Any ratio below indicates that the entity may face liquidity
problem but also Ratio over 2:1 as above indicates over trading, that is the entity is under utilizing its
current assets.
Current Ratio
4
Ratio
0
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Year
Interpretation: It can be observed that Current Ratio of Oracle Granito Ltd. varied between
2.62:1, 2.95:1 and 4.52:1 during the period from 2005-06 to 2007-2008. It is evident that, on an
average, per every one rupee of current liability, the company has been maintaining 3.36 rupee of
current assets as a cushion to meet the short term liabilities. Usually, a Current Ratio of 2:1 is
considered to be the standard to indicate sound liquidity position but in the case of the firm under
study, it is better then the standard Current Ratio.
QUICK RATIO
Quick ratio is a more rigorous test of liquidity than current ratio. Quick ratio may be defined as
the relationship between quick/liquid assets and current or liquid liabilities. An asset is said to be
liquid if it can be converted into cash with a short period without loss of value.
It measures the firms’ capacity to pay off current obligations immediately. . It is often theorized
that an acceptable figure should be 2:1 for current ratio and 1: 1 for quick ratio but these should
only be used as a guide. Different businesses operate in very different ways.
Where Quick Assets are:
1) Marketable Securities
3) Debtors.
QuickRatio
2.5
2
Ratio
1.5
0.5
0
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Year
Interpretation: Current Assets minus Inventory are Quick Assets and on an average, it has been
maintained at Rs. 1.78 for every rupee of quick liabilities. The Current Ratio and Quick Ratio of
Oracle Granito Ltd. reflect that short-term liquidity and solvency is in safety and it of course
determined how the short-term financial obligation of the firm would be met under such sound
financial position. The combined interpretation of these two ratios reflects that the interest of
short-term creditors is at all protected by adequate solvency and liquidity of far from money
assets.
Current Liabilities
122,756,763 133,045,994 104,667,002
Ratio(Times)
0.02:1 0.05:1 0.30:1
Absolute LiquidRatio
0.35
0.3
0.25
Ratio
0.2
0.15
0.1
0.05
0
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Year
Interpretation: These ratio shows that company carries a small amount of cash and on an average, it has
been maintained at Rs. 0.12 for every rupee of quick liabilities.. But there is nothing to be worried about the
lack of cash because company has reserve, borrowing power & long term investment
Every firm has to maintain a certain amount of inventory of finished goods so as to meet the requirements
of the business. But the level of inventory should neither be too high nor too low. Because it is harmful to
hold more inventory as some amount of capital is blocked in it and some cost is involved in it.
Inventory turnover ratio measures the speed with which the stock is converted into sales. Usually a high
inventory ratio indicates an efficient management of inventory because more frequently the stocks are sold ;
the lesser amount of money is required to finance the inventory. Where as low inventory turnover ratio
indicates the inefficient management of inventory. A low inventory turnover implies over investment in
inventories, dull business, poor quality of goods, stock accumulations and slow moving goods and low
profits as compared to total investment.
4
3.5
3
Ratio
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Year
Interpretation: Inventory Turnover Ratio decreases from 3.72 times in 2006-2007 to 3.51 times in
2007-2008. This shows that the company’s inventory management technique is less efficient as
compare to last year. It indicates that, on an average, a rupee invested in inventory generates Rs.
3.62 worth of sales.
InventoryConversationRatio
120
100
80
Day
60
40
20
0
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Year
Interpretation: Inventory conversion period shows that how many days inventories takes to convert
from raw material to finished goods. In the company inventory conversion period is decreasing. This shows
the efficiency of management to convert the inventory into cash.
Trade debtors are expected to be converted into cash within a short period and are included in current
assets. So liquidity position of a concern also depends upon the quality of trade debtors. Two types of ratio
can be calculated to evaluate the quality of debtors.
a) Debtors Turnover Ratio
b) Average Collection Period
Whereas a low debtors turnover ratio indicates poor management of debtors/sales and less liquid debtors.
This ratio should be compared with ratios of other firms doing the same business and a trend may be found
to make a better interpretation of the ratio.
DebtorsTurnover Ratio
8
7
6
Ratio
5
4
3
2
1
0
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Year
Interpretation: The Debtors Turnover Ratio is highest (7.18 times) in 2006-2007 and lowest (6.39
times) in 2007-2008 and average is 6.79 times. Debtors and Receivables management appears
to be satisfactory.
AverageCollectionPeriod
60
50
40
Days
30
20
10
0
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Year
Interpretation : The average collection period measures the quality of debtors and it helps in analyzing
the efficiency of collection efforts. It also helps to analysis the credit policy adopted by company. In the
firm average collection period increasing 2006-07 (51Days) to 2007-08 (57Days). It shows that the firm has
Liberal Credit policy. These changes in policy are due to competitor’s credit policy.
Working capital turnover ratio indicates the velocity of utilization of net working capital. This ratio
indicates the number of times the working capital is turned over in the course of the year. This ratio
measures the efficiency with which the working capital is used by the firm. A higher ratio indicates efficient
utilization of working capital and a low ratio indicates otherwise. But a very high working capital turnover
is not a good situation for any firm.
3.5
3
2.5
Ratio
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Year
Interpretation: Working Capital Turnover Ratio indicates the efficiency of the firm in utilizing the working
capital in the business. Working Capital Turnover Ratio has been found to be positive through out the
period under study. It varies between 2.97 times and 2.95 times. This ratio signifies that on an average, a
rupee of negative working capital succeed to generate Rs. 2.74 worth of business/sales of the firm, which is
obviously an honest situation for the management of the firm.
Current Assets Turnover Ratio
Current asset turn over ratio indicates that on an average, the firm has generated sales with the worth of
current assets
1.95
Ratio
1.9
1.85
1.8
1.75
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Year
Interpretation: The Current Assets Turnover Ratio varied between 1.84 times and 1.83 times
during the entire period of study. This ratio indicates that, on an average, the firm has generated
sales of Rs. 1.87 with the current assets worth Re. 1.00 and this is indeed a very near to the
ground ratio in comparison to the standard norms of the industry. Moreover, current assets worth
Re. 1.00 has been able to generate only Re. 1.83 worth of sales in 2007-2008 and this is
obviously a testing and disappointing picture of inefficient utilization of current assets of the firm in
these two years.
2. FUND FLOW ANALYSIS
Fund flow analysis is a technical device designated to the study the source from
which additional funds were derived and the use to which these sources were put.
The fund flow analysis consists of:
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3. WORKING CAPITAL BUDGET
A budget is a financial and / or quantitative expression of business plans and
polices to be pursued in the future period time. Working capital budget as a part of
the total budge ting process of a business is prepared estimating future long term
and short term working capital needs and sources to finance them, and then
comparing the budgeted figures with actual performance for calculating the
variances, if any, so that corrective actions may be taken in future. He objective
working capital budget is to ensure availability of funds as and needed, and to
ensure effective utilization of these resources. The successful implementation of
working capital budget involves the preparing of separate budget for each element
of working capital, such as, cash, inventories and receivables etc.