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A Study of Working Capital Management in Small Scale Industries

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A Study of Working Capital Management in Small Scale Industries

Objective: Examine and improve working capital management practices in selected small scale industries.

Context: Efficient working capital management is critical for the survival and growth of India's SMEs, which often face liquidity challenges and operational bottlenecks. Addressing these issues can boost productivity and financial resilience in the sector.

What you'll build: You will identify 3-5 SMEs, analyze their working capital components using financial and ratio analysis in MS Excel or Google Sheets, and optionally use Tally for accounting data. The project involves diagnosing issues, benchmarking best practices, and proposing actionable improvement strategies based on your findings.

Deliverables: A structured report with financial analysis, charts, identified issues, and recommended strategies for better working capital management.

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1. Identify 3â€“5 SMEs

10 marks 7d

Select and list 3-5 small-scale manufacturing or service enterprises (SMEs) operating locally or regionally. For each SME, provide the company name, sector, approximate size (employees or turnover), and a brief justification for inclusion based on data accessibility and relevance to working capital management.

2. Analyze their working capital components

10 marks 7d

Collect and tabulate data on each SME's working capital components: cash balances, inventory levels, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Present the data in comparative tables or charts, and include a brief summary highlighting key similarities and differences in how each SME manages these components.

3. Identify issues and best practices

15 marks 7d

Based on your analysis, document specific working capital challenges faced by each SME (e.g., delayed receivables, excess inventory) and highlight any effective practices observed (e.g., cash flow forecasting, supplier negotiations). Support each point with evidence from your data or interviews, clearly linking issues and best practices to the SMEs studied.

4. Propose improvement strategies

15 marks 9d

Recommend targeted strategies for each SME to improve their working capital management, such as optimizing inventory turnover or tightening credit policies. Justify each recommendation with reference to the identified issues and best practices, and explain how these changes could positively impact the SMEs' liquidity and operational efficiency.

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Session	Window	Enrolled
A Study of Working Capital Management in Small Scale Indu...	11 Jun 2026 to 10 Jun 2028	0

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data-start="853" data-end="875"> Financial analysisdata-start="876" data-end="914"> Working capital and ratio analysisdata-start="915" data-end="942"> Cash flow understandingdata-start="943" data-end="983"> Industry research and data gatheringdata-start="984" data-end="1026"> Report writing and presentation skillsdata-start="1027" data-end="1049"> Spreadsheet modeling

Tools used

MS Excel / Google Sheets – For financial calculations and charting Tally (optional) – For accounting data (if access is available) Annual reports / MSME records / Survey data – Primary sources Government portals (MSME MinistrySIDBIRBI) – Secondary data

Prerequisites

Fundamentals of accounting and finance Concepts of working capital (current assets & current liabilities) Knowledge of key ratios: Current Ratio Quick Ratio Inventory Turnover Receivables Turnover Cash Conversion Cycle Awareness of challenges faced by SSIs in India

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Priyang Kumar

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