Project Report ON: Study of Working Capital Management With Special Reference To Zomato Media PVT - LTD

PROJECT REPORT
ON
STUDY OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT WITH
SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ZOMATO MEDIA PVT.LTD
CERTIFICATE
This is certify that This the project report entitled as a study of working capital
management with special reference to zomato media pvt.ltd submitted by Rishabh pande
BBA (6th sem) for the partial fulfillment of the Bachelor Of Business Administration,
Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur.
This project carried out by him under my supervision and guidance and has
undergone the requisite duration as prescribed by Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur
University, Nagpur for the project work.
Date : Project Guide
Place : Dr. Vanita Naskulwar
External Examiner Internal Examiner

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It is great pleasure to express our sincere gratitude to all direct and indirect help
for completing this project. I am grateful to Dr.Priya Wanjari Madam, Principal of
Santaji Mahavidyalaya Nagpur.
I sincerely thank Dr. Vanita Naskulwar Madam for her Expert Guidance. I
express my deep and profound since of gratitude to her. Her perception, sensitivity and
experience have contributed extensively to my way of thinking.
I feel indebted to my project guide Dr. Vanita Naskulwar for her guidance,
motivation and for the time he spared in detailing me about every little technical aspect of
project. His constant efforts and support in availing all the required facilities only helped
me to complete the assigned task.
Last but not the least I would like to thank all those who directly and indirectly
helped me in making this project complete and successful.
Date :
Place : Student Name and sign
Rishabh pande
DECLARATION
I hereby state that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the project report entitled ----
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Being submitted for partial fulfillment of Bachelor of business administration (BBA 6th
Sem.) to Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University , Nagpur
has been carried out under the supervision of Dr. Vanita Naskulwar, (Asst. Prof.) at
Santaji Mahavidyalaya ,Nagpur.
This has not been submitted for any degree or any other academic qualification at any
other University or Institution. The project has not been duplicated from any other
source.
Date :
Place : Student Name and sign
Rishabh pande
INDEX
Chapter-1 Introduction
Chapter-2 Objective of the Study
Chapter-3 Literature Review
Chapter-4 Research Methodology
 Primary Data
 Secondary Data
Chapter-5 Data Analysis and Interpretation
Chapter-6 Suggestion and Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendix
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
"Cash is the lifeblood of business" is an often repeated maxim amongst

financial managers. Working capital management refers to the management of current or
short-term assets and short-term liabilities. Components of short-term assets include
inventories, loans and advances, debtors, investments and cash and bank balances. Short-
term liabilities include creditors, trade advances, borrowings and provisions. The major
emphasis is, however, on short-term assets, since short-term liabilities arise in the context
of short-term assets. It is important that companies minimize risk by prudent working
capital management.
Working capital management
Working capital management involves the relationship between a firm's short-term assets
and its short-term liabilities. The goal of working capital management is to ensure that a
firm is able to continue its operations and that it has sufficient ability to satisfy both
maturing short-term debt and upcoming operational expenses. The management of
working capital involves managing inventories, accounts receivable and payable, and
cash.
Working capital (abbreviated WC) is a financial metric which represents operating

liquidity available to a business, organization or other entity, including governmental
entity. Along with fixed assets such as plant and equipment, working capital is
considered a part of operating capital. Gross working capital is equal to current assets.
Working capital is calculated as current assets minus current liabilities. If current assets
are less than current liabilities, an entity has a working capital deficiency, also called a
working capital deficit.
A company can be endowed with assets and profitability but short of liquidity if its assets
cannot readily be converted into cash. Positive working capital is required to ensure that a
firm is able to continue its operations and that it has sufficient funds to satisfy both
maturing short-term debt and upcoming operational expenses. The management of
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working capital involves managing inventories, accounts receivable and payable, and
cash.
Decisions relating to working capital and short-term financing are referred to as working
capital management. These involve managing the relationship between a firm's short-
term assets and its short-term liabilities. The goal of working capital management is to
ensure that the firm is able to continue its operations and that it has sufficient cash flow to
satisfy both maturing short-term debt and upcoming operational expenses.
A managerial accounting strategy focusing on maintaining efficient levels of both

components of working capital, current assets and current liabilities, in respect to each
other. Working capital management ensures a company has sufficient cash flow in order
to meet its short-term debt obligations and operating expenses.
Decision Criteria
By definition, working capital management entails short-term decisions—generally,
relating to the next one-year period—which are "reversible". These decisions are
therefore not taken on the same basis as capital-investment decisions (NPV or related, as
above); rather, they will be based on cash flows, or profitability, or both.
 One measure of cash flow is provided by the cash conversion cycle—the net
number of days from the outlay of cash for raw material to receiving payment
from the customer. As a management tool, this metric makes explicit the inter-
relatedness of decisions relating to inventories, accounts receivable and payable,
and cash. Because this number effectively corresponds to the time that the firm's
cash is tied up in operations and unavailable for other activities, management
generally aims at a low net count.
 In this context, the most useful measure of profitability is return on capital (ROC).
The result is shown as a percentage, determined by dividing relevant income for
the 12 months by capital employed; return on equity (ROE) shows this result for
the firm's shareholders. Firm value is enhanced when, and if, the return on capital,
which results from working-capital management, exceeds the cost of capital,
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which results from capital investment decisions as above. ROC measures are
therefore useful as a management tool, in that they link short-term policy with
long-term decision making. See economic value added (EVA).
 Credit policy of the firm: Another factor affecting working capital management is
credit policy of the firm. It includes buying of raw material and selling of finished
goods either in cash or on credit. This affects the cash conversion cycle.
Management of Working Capital

Guided by the above criteria, management will use a combination of policies and
techniques for the management of working capital. The policies aim at managing
the current assets (generally cash and cash equivalents, inventories and debtors) and the
short-term financing, such that cash flows and returns are acceptable.
 Cash Management. Identify the cash balance which allows for the business to
meet day to day expenses, but reduces cash holding costs.
 Inventory Management. Identify the level of inventory which allows for

uninterrupted production but reduces the investment in raw materials—and
minimizes reordering costs—and hence increases cash flow. Besides this, the lead
times in production should be lowered to reduce Work in Process (WIP) and
similarly, the Finished Goods should be kept on as low level as possible to avoid
over production—see Supply chain management; Just In Time (JIT); Economic
order quantity (EOQ); Economic quantity
 Debtors Management. Identify the appropriate credit policy, i.e. credit terms
which will attract customers, such that any impact on cash flows and the cash
conversion cycle will be offset by increased revenue and hence Return on Capital
(or vice versa); see Discounts and allowances.
 Short-term Financing. Identify the appropriate source of financing, given the

cash conversion cycle: the inventory is ideally financed by credit granted by the
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supplier; however, it may be necessary to utilize a bank loan (or overdraft), or to
"convert debtors to cash" through "factoring".
Capital is the keynote of economic development. In this modern age, the level of
economic development is determined by the proportion of capital available.
Meaning of Capital:
In the ordinary sense of the word Capital means initial investment invested by
businessman or owner at the time of commencing the business. Capital (economics), a
factor of production that is not wanted for itself but for its ability to help in producing
other goods.
Definition:
Capital is a factor of production with a specific, changeable value attached to it that

could, potentially, provide its owner with more wealth. It is an abstract economic
concept, and, as such, has many different definitions and classifications, but the unifying
feature of capital is that it has a certain value, so it in itself is a type of wealth, and it has
the potential of generating more wealth.
Features of Capital:
Capital has the following features.
1. Capital is a man made.

2. Capital is a perishable.
3. Capital is a human control possible.
4. Capital is a mobile.
5. Capital is a human sacrifice.
6. Capital is a scarce.
7. Capital is a passive factor.
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INTRODUCTION OF WORKING CAPITAL:
Working capital is the life blood and nerve centre of a business. Just as circulation of
blood is essential in the human body for maintaining life, working capital is very
essential to maintain the smooth running of a business. No business can run successfully
without an adequate amount of working capital.
There is operative aspects of working capital i.e. current assets which is known as funds
also employed to the business process from the gross working capital Current asset
comprises cash receivables, inventories, marketable securities held as short term
investment and other items nearer to cash or equivalent to cash. Working capital comes
into business operation when actual operation takes place generally the requirement of
quantum of working capital is determined by the level of production which depends
upon the management attitude towards risk and the factors which influence the amount of
cash, inventories, receivables and other current assets required to support given volume
of production.
Working capital management as usually concerned with administration of the current

assets as well as current liabilities. The area includes the requirement of funds from
various resources and to utilize them in all result oriented manner. It can be stated
without exaggeration that effective working capital management is the short requirement
of long term success.
The importance of working capital management is indisputable; Business liability relies

on its ability to effective management of receivables, inventory, and payables. By
minimizing the amount of funds tied up in current assets. Firms are able to reduce
financing costs or increase the funds available for expansion. Many managerial efforts
are put into bringing non-optimal level of current assets and liabilities back towards their
optimal levels.
MEANING OF WORKING CAPITAL

Working capital means the funds (i.e.; capital) available and used for day to day
operations (i.e.; working) of an enterprise. It consists broadly of that portion of assets of a
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business which are used in or related to its current operations. It refers to funds which are
used during an accounting period to generate a current income of a type which is
consistent with major purpose of a firm existence.
In Accounting:
DEFINITIONS:
Many scholars’ gives many definitions regarding term working capital some of
these are given below.
According to Weston & Brigham
“Working capital refers to a firm’s investment in short-term assets cash,

short term securities, accounts receivables and inventories.
Mead Mallott & Field
“Working capital means current assets”.
Bonnerille
“Any acquisition of funds which increases the current assets increases

working capital for they are one and the same”.
Positive working capital means that the company is able to pay off its short-term
liabilities companies that have a lot of working capital will be more successful since they
can expand and improve their operations.
Negative working capital means that a company currently is unable to meet its short-term
liabilities with its current assets. Companies with negative working capital may lack the
funds necessary for growth
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OBJECTIVES OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Effective management of working capital is means of accomplishing the firm’s goal of

adequate liquidity. It is concerned with the administration of current assets and current
liabilities. It has the main following objectives-
1. To maximize profit of the firm.
2. To help in timely payment of bills.
3. To maintain sufficient current assets.
4. To ensure adequate liquidity of the firms.
5. It protects the solvency of the firm.
6. To discharge current liabilities.
7. To increase the value of the firm.
8. To minimize the risk of business.
THE NEED FOR THE WORKING CAPITAL

The need for working capital arises due to the time gap between production and
realization of cash from sales. Working capital is must for every business for purchasing
raw-materials, semi finished goods, stores & spares etc and the following purposes.
1. To purchase raw materials, spare parts and other component.

A manufacturing firm needs raw-materials and other components parts for the
purpose of converting them in to final products, for this purpose it requires working
capital. Trading concern requires less working capital.
2. To meet over head expenses.

Working capital is required to meet recurring over head expenses such as cost
of fuel, power, office expenses and other manufacturing expenses.
3. To hold finished and spare parts etc.

Stock represents current asset. A firm that can afford to maintain stock of
required finished goods, work in progress & spares in required quantities can
operate successfully. So for that adequate quantity of working capital is required.
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4. To pay selling & distribution expenses.
Working capital is required to pay selling & distribution expenses. It includes
cost of packing, commission etc.
5. Working capital is required for repairs & maintenance both machinery as well as
factory buildings.
6. Working capital is required to pay wages, salaries and other charges.
7. It is helpful in maintain uncertainties involved in business field.
CLASSIFICATION OF WORKING CAPITAL
WORKING CAPITAL
On The Basis of Concepts On The Basis of Time
Gross Working Net Working Permanent / Fixed Temporary /

Capital Capital Working Capital Fluctuating
Working Capital
Initial Working Regular Working

Capital
Capital
Seasonal Working Special Working

Capital Capital
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I.On The Basis of Concepts
1) Gross Working Capital
Gross working capital is the amount of funds invested in various components of
current assets. Current assets are those assets which are easily / immediately converted
into cash within a short period of time say, an accounting year. Current assets, includes
Cash in hand and cash at bank, Inventories, Bills receivables, Sundry debtors, short term
loans and advances.
This concept has the following advantages:-
i. Financial managers are profoundly concerned with the current assets.
ii. Gross working capital provides the correct amount of working capital at the right
time.
iii. It enables a firm to realize the greatest return on its investment.
iv. It helps in the fixation of various areas of financial responsibility.
v. It enables a firm to plan and control funds and to maximize the return on
investment.
For these advantages, gross working capital has become a more acceptable concept in
financial management.
1) Net Working Capital

This is the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Current
liabilities are those that are expected to mature within an accounting year and include
creditors, bills payable and outstanding expenses.
Working Capital Management is no doubt significant for all firms, but its significance is
enhanced in cases of small firms. A small firm has more investment in current assets than
fixed assets and therefore current assets should be efficiently managed.
The working capital needs increase as the firm grows. As sales grow, the firm needs to
invest more in debtors and inventories. The finance manager should be aware of such
needs and finance them quickly.
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II.On The Basis of Concepts
1) Permanent / Fixed Working Capital
Permanent or fixed working capital is minimum amount which is required to
ensure effective utilization of fixed facilities and for maintaining the circulation of
current assets. Every firm has to maintain a minimum level of raw material, work- in-
process, finished goods and cash balance. This minimum level of current assets is called
permanent or fixed working capital as this part of working is permanently blocked in
current assets. As the business grow the requirements of working capital also increases
due to increase in current assets.
a) Initial working capital

At its inception and during the formative period of its operations a company must
have enough cash fund to meet its obligations. The need for initial working capital
is for every company to consolidate its position.
b) Regular working capital

Regular working capital refers to the minimum amount of liquid capital required to
keep up the circulation of the capital from the cash inventories to accounts
receivable and from account receivables to back again cash. It consists of adequate
cash balance on hand and at bank, adequate stock of raw materials and finished
goods and amount of receivables.
2) Temporary / Fluctuating Working Capital

Temporary / Fluctuating working capital is the working capital needed to meet
seasonal as well as unforeseen requirements. It may be divided into two types.
a) Seasonal Working Capital

There are many lines of business where the volume of operations are different
and hence the amount of working capital vary with the seasons. The capital required to
meet the seasonal needs of the enterprise is known as seasonal Working capital.
Special Working Capital
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The Capital required to meet any special operations such as experiments with new
products or new techniques of production and making interior advertising campaign etc,
are also known as special Working Capital.
IMPORTANCE OF WORKING CAPITAL
1. Solvency of the business: Adequate working capital helps in maintaining the

solvency of the business by providing uninterrupted of production.
2. Goodwill: Sufficient amount of working capital enables a firm to make prompt
payments and makes and maintain the goodwill.
3. Easy loans: Adequate working capital leads to high solvency and credit standing
can arrange loans from banks and other on easy and favorable terms.
4. Cash discounts: Adequate working capital also enables a concern to avail cash
discounts on the purchases and hence reduces cost.
5. Regular Supply of Raw Material: Sufficient working capital ensures regular
supply of raw material and continuous production.
6. Regular payment of salaries, wages and other day to day 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.
7. Exploitation of favorable market conditions: If a firm is having adequate
working capital then it can exploit the favorable market conditions such as
purchasing its requirements in bulk when the prices are lower and holdings its
inventories for higher prices.
8. Ability to Face Crises: A concern can face the situation during the depression.
9. Quick and regular return on investments: Sufficient working capital enables a
concern to pay quick and regular of dividends to its investors and gains
confidence of the investors and can raise more funds in future.
10. High morale: Adequate working capital brings an environment of securities,
confidence, high morale which results in overall efficiency in a business.
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ADEQUACY OF WORKING CAPITAL:
Working capital should be adequate so as to protect a business from the adverse

effects of shrinkage in the values of current assets. It ensures to a greater extent the
maintenance of a company’s credit standing and provides for such emergencies as
strikes, floods, fire etc. It permits the carrying of inventories at a level that would enable
a business to serve satisfactorily the needs of its customers. It enables a company to
operate its business more efficiently because there is no delay in obtaining materials etc;
because of credit difficulties.
INADEQUATE OF WORKING CAPITAL:
When working capital is inadequate, a company faces many problems. It

stagnates, the growth and it becomes difficult for the firm to undertake profitable projects
for non-availability of working capital funds. Difficulty in implementing operating plans
and achieving the firm’s profit targets. Operating inefficiencies creep in when it becomes
difficult even to meet day-to-day commitments. Fixed assets are not utilized efficiently
thus the firm’s profitability would deteriorate. Paucity of working capital funds renders
the firm unable to avail attractive credit opportunities. The firm loses its reputation when
it is not in a position to honor it short-term obligations thereby leading to tight credit
terms.
DANGERS OF EXCESSIVE WORKING CAPITAL
Too much working capital is as dangerous as too little of it. Excessive working capital
raises problems.
1. It results in unnecessary accumulation of inventories. Thus chances of inventory

mishandling, waste, theft and losses increase.
2. Indication of defective credit policy and slack collection period. Consequently, it
results in higher incidence of bad debts, adversely affecting profits,
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3. Makes the management complacent which degenerates in to managerial
inefficiency.
4. The tendencies of accumulating inventories to make a speculative profit, which
tends to liberalize the dividend policy, make it difficult for the concern to cope in
the future when it is not able to make speculative profits.
ESTIMATION OF WORKING CAPITAL REQIUREMENTS
Managing the working capital is a matter of balance. The firms must have
sufficient funds on hand to meet its immediate needs. Zomato is a Technology oriented
organization.
The following aspects have to be taken into consideration while estimating the working
capital requirements. They are:
1. Total costs incurred on material, wages and overheads.

2. The length of time for which raw material are to remain in stores before they
are issued for production.
3. The length of the production cycle or work-in-process, i.e., the time taken for
conversion of raw material into finished goods.
4. The length of sales cycle during which finished goods to be kept waiting for
sales.
5. The average period of credit allowed to customers.
6. The amount of cash required paying day-today expenses of the business.
7. The average amount of cash required to make advance payments.
8. The average credit period expected to be allowed by suppliers.
9. Time lag in the payment of wages and other expenses.
OPERATING CYCLE OF WORKING CAPITAL:
The working capital cycle reserves to the length of time between the firm paying cash for
materials etc., this working capital also known as operating cycle. Working capital cycle
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or operating cycle indicates the length or time between companies paying for materials
entering into stock and receiving the cash from sales of finished goods. The operating
cycle (Working Capital) consists of the following events. Which continues throughout
the life of business?
CASH
DEBTORS RAW
MATERIALS
FINISHED STOCK WORK-IN-PROGRESS
 Conversion of cash into raw materials.
 Conversion of raw materials into work in progress.
 Conversion of work in progress into finished stock.
 Conversion of finished stock into accounts receivables(Debtors)through sale and
 Conversion of account receivables into cash.
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ESTIMATION OF CURRENT ASSETS
1. Raw Material Inventory:

The Investment in Raw Material can be computed with the help of the following
formula:-
Budgeted Cost of Raw Average Inventory
Production x Material(s) x Holding Period
(In units) per unit (months/days)
12 months / 52 weeks / 365days
2. Work-in-progress (W/P) Inventory:

The relevant cost of determine work in process inventory are the proportionate
share of cost of raw material and conversion costs (labors and Manufacturing over Head
cost excluding depreciation) In case, full until of raw material is required in the beginning
the unit cost of work is process would be higher, i.e., cost of full unit + 50% of
conversion cost compared to the raw material requirement. Throughout the production
Cycle, working process is normally equivalent to 50% of total cost of production.
Symbolically,
Budgeted Estimated work- Average Time Span
Production x in-progress cost x of work-in-progress
( In units ) per unit inventory (months/days)
3. Finished Goods Inventory:

Working capital required to finance the finished goods inventory is given by
factors summed up as follows:-
Budgeted Cost of Goods Produced Finished Goods
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Production x per unit (excluding x Holding Period
( in units ) depreciation) (months/days)
4. Debtors:
The working capital tied up in debtor should be estimated in relation to total cost
price (excluding depreciation) symbolically,
Budgeted Cost of Sales per Average Debt
Production x unit excluding x Collection Period
( In units ) depreciation (months/days)
5. Cash and Bank Balances:

Apart from Working Capital needs for Financing Inventories and Debtors, Firms
also find it useful to have such minimum cash Balances with them. It is difficult to lay
down the exact procedure of determining such an amount. This would primarily be based
on the motives of holding cash balances of the business firm, attitude of management
towards risk, the access to the borrowing sources in times of need and past experience.
ESTIMATION OF CURRENT LIABILITIES
The Working Capital needs of business firms are lower to the extent that such
needs are met through the Current Liabilities(other than Bank Credit) arising in the
ordinary course of business. The Important Current Liabilities in this context are Trade-
Creditors, Wages and Overheads:-
1. Trade Creditors:
The Funding of Working Capital from Trade Creditors can be computed with the
help of the following formula:-
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Budgeted Yearly Raw Material Credit Period
Production x Cost x Allowed by creditors
( In units ) per unit (months/days)
Note:- Proportional adjustment should be made to cash purchases of Raw Materials.
2. Direct Wages:
The Funding of Working Capital from Direct Wages can be computed with the
help of the following formula:-
Budgeted Yearly Direct Labor Average Time-lag in
Production x Cost x Payment of wages
( In units ) per unit (months/days)
12 months / 52 weeks / 365dayss
Note:- The average Credit Period for the payment of wages approximates to half-a-month
in the case of monthly wage payment. The first days monthly wages are paid on the 30th of
the month, extending credit for 29 days, the second day’s wages are, again, paid on the
30th day, extending credit for 28 days, and so on. Average credit period approximates to
half-a-month.
3. Overheads (other than Depreciation and Amortization):

The Funding of Working Capital from Overheads can be computed with the help
of the following formula:-
Budgeted Yearly Overhead Average Time-lag in
Production x Cost x Payment of overheads
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(In units) per unit (months/days)
Note:-The amount of Overheads may be separately calculated for different types of

Overheads. In the case of Selling Overheads, the relevant item would be sales volume
instead of Production Volume.
COMPONENTS OF WORKING CAPITAL
The components of working capital are:
 CASH MANAGEMENT
 RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT
 INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
 CASH MANAGEMENT:
Cash is the important current asset for the operation of the business. Cash is the
Basic input needed to keep the business running in the continuous basis, it is also the
ultimate output expected to be realized by selling or product manufactured by the firm.
The firm should keep sufficient cash neither more nor less. Cash shortage will disrupt
the firm’s manufacturing operations while excessive cash will simply remain ideal
without contributing anything towards the firm’s profitability. Thus a major function of
the financial manager is to maintain a sound cash position. Cash is the money, which a
firm can disburse immediately without any restriction. The term cash includes coins,
currency and cheques held by the firm and balances in its bank account.
NEED FOR HOLDING CASH
The need for holding Cash arises from a variety of reasons which are,
1. Transaction Motive:
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A company is always entering into transactions with other entities. While some
of these transactions may not result in an immediate inflow/outflow of cash (E.g. Credit
purchases and Sales), other transactions cause immediate inflows and outflows. So
firms keep a certain amount of cash so as to deal with routine transactions where
immediate cash payment is required.
2. Precautionary Motive:
Contingencies have a habit of cropping up when least expected. A sudden fire
may break out, accidents may happen, employees may go on a strike, creditors may
present bills earlier than expected or the debtors may make payments earlier than
warranted. The company has to be prepared to meet these contingencies to minimize
the losses. For this purpose companies generally maintain some amount in the form of
Cash.
3. Speculative Motive:
Firms also maintain cash balances in order to take advantage of opportunities
that do not take place in the course of routine business activities. For example, there may
be a sudden decrease in the price of Raw Materials which is not expected to last long or
the firm may want to invest in securities of other companies when the price is just right.
These transactions are purely of speculative nature for which the firms need cash.
OBJECTIVES OF CASH MANAGEMENT
Primary object of the cash management is to maintain a proper balance between liquidity
and profitability. In order to protect the solvency of the firm and also to maximize the
profitability, Following are some of the objectives of cash management.
1. To meet day to day cash requirements.

2. To provide for unexpected payments.
3. To maximize profits on available investment opportunities.
4. To protect the solvency of the firm and build up image.
5. To minimize operational cost of cash management.
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6. To ensure effective utilization of available cash resources.
CASH BUDGETING
Cash budgeting is an important tool for controlling the cash. It is prepared for future
period to know the estimated amount of cash that may be required. Cash budget is a
statement of estimated cash inflows and outflows relating to a future period. It gives
information about the amount of cash expected to be received and the amount of cash
expected to be paid out by a firm for a given period.
Cash budgeting indicates probably cash receipts and cash payments for an under
consideration. It is a statement of budgeted cash receipts and cash payment resulting in
either positive or negative cash or for a week or for a year and so on.
 RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT:
Receivables or debtors are the one of the most important parts of the current
Assets which is created if the company sells the finished goods to the customer but not
receive the cash for the same immediately. Trade credit arises when a company sales its
products or services on credit and does not receive cash immediately. It is an essential
marketing tool, acting as a bridge for the moment of goods through production and
distribution stages to customers.
The receivables include three characteristics
1) It involve element of risk which should be carefully analysis.
2) It is based on economic value. To the buyer, the economic value in goods or services
passes immediately at the time of sale, while seller expects an equivalent value to be
received later on.
3) It implies futurity. The cash payment for goods or serves received by the buyer will be
made by him in a future period.
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A company gives trade credit to protect its sales from the competitors and to attract the
potential customers to buy its products at favorable terms. Trade credit creates
receivables or book debts that the company is accepted to collect in the near future. The
customers from who receivables have to be collected are called as “Trade Debtors”
receivables constitute a substantial position of current assets.
Granting credit and crediting debtors, amounts to the blocking of the companies funds.
The interval between the date of sale and the date of payment has to be financed out of
working capital as substantial amounts are tied up in trade debtors. It needs careful
analysis and proper management.
Zomato, are selling the goods on cash basis and also on credit basis
 INVENTORY MANAGEMENT:
Inventories are goods held for eventual sale by a firm. Inventories are thus
one of the major elements, which help the firm in obtaining the desired level of
sales. Inventories includes raw materials, semi finished goods, finished products.
In company there should be an optimum level of investment for any asset, whether it is
plant, cash or inventories. Again inadequate disrupts production and causes losses in
sales. Efficient management of inventory should ultimately result in wealth maximization
of owner’s wealth. It implies that while the management should try to pursue financial
objective of turning inventory as quickly as possible, it should at the same time ensure
sufficient inventories to satisfy production and sales demand.
The main objectives of inventory management are operational and financial.
The operational mean that means that the materials and spares should be available in
sufficient quantity so that work is not disrupted for want of inventory. The financial
objective means that investments in inventories should not remain ideal and minimum
working capital should be locked in it.
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INDUSTRY PROFILE
The Indian food industry is poised for huge growth, increasing its contribution to world
food trade every year. In India, the food sector has emerged as a high-growth and high-
profit sector due to its immense potential for value addition, particularly within the food
processing industry.
Accounting for about 32 per cent of the country’s total food market, The Government of
India has been instrumental in the growth and development of the food processing
industry. The government through the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is
making all efforts to encourage investments in the business. It has approved proposals for
joint ventures (JV), foreign collaborations, industrial licenses, and 100 per cent export
oriented units.
Market Size
The Indian food and grocery market is the world’s sixth largest, with retail contributing
70 per cent of the sales. The Indian food processing industry accounts for 32 per cent of
the country’s total food market, one of the largest industries in India and is ranked fifth in
terms of production, consumption, export and expected growth. It contributes around
8.80 and 8.39 per cent of Gross Value Added (GVA) in Manufacturing and Agriculture
respectively, 13 per cent of India’s exports and six per cent of total industrial investment.
The Indian gourmet food market is currently valued at US$ 1.3 billion and is growing at a
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 20 per cent. India's organic food market is
expected to increase by three times by 2020.
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The online food ordering business in India is in its nascent stage, but witnessing
exponential growth. With online food delivery players like FoodPanda, Zomato, TinyOwl
and Swiggy building scale through partnerships, the organised food business has a huge
potential and a promising future. The online food delivery industry grew at 150 per cent
year-on-year with an estimated Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of US$ 300 million in
2016.
Investments
According to the data provided by the Department of Industrial Policies and Promotion
(DIPP), the food processing sector in India has received around US$ 7.54 billion worth of
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the period April 2000-March 2017. The
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) estimates that the food processing sectors have the
potential to attract as much as US$ 33 billion of investment over the next 10 years and
also to generate employment of nine million person-days.
Some of the major investments in this sector in the recent past are:
 Global e-commerce giant, Amazon is planning to enter the Indian food retailing
sector by investing US$ 515 million in the next five years, as per Mr Harsimrat
Kaur Badal, Minister of Food Processing Industries, Government of India.
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 Parle Agro Pvt Ltd is launching Frooti Fizz, a succession of the original Mango
Frooti, which will be retailed across 1.2 million outlets in the country as it targets
increasing its annual revenue from Rs 2800 crore (US$ 0.42 billion) to Rs 5000
crore (US$ 0.75 billion) by 2018.
 US-based food company Cargill Inc, aims to double its branded consumer
business in India by 2020, by doubling its retail reach to about 800,000 outlets
and increase market share to become national leader in the sunflower oil category
which will help the company be among the top three leading brands in India.
 Mad over Donuts (MoD), outlined plans of expanding its operations in India by
opening nine new MOD stores by March 2017.
 Danone SA plans to focus on nutrition business in India, its fastest growing
market in South Asia, by launching 10 new products in 2017, and aiming to
double its revenue in India by 2020.
 Uber Technologies Inc plans to launch UberEATS, its food delivery service to
India, with investments made across multiple cities and regions.
Government Initiatives
Some of the major initiatives taken by the Government of India to improve the food
processing sector in India are as follows:
 The Government of India aims to boost growth in the food processing sector by
leveraging reforms such as 100 per cent Foreign direct investment (FDI) in
marketing of food products and various incentives at central and state government
level along with a strong focus on supply chain infrastructure.
 In Union Budget 2017-18, the Government of India has set up a dairy processing
infra fund worth Rs 8,000 crore (US$ 1.2 billion).
 The Government of India has relaxed foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for
the sector, allowing up to 100 per cent FDI in food product e-commerce through
automatic route.
 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plans to invest around
Rs 482 crore (US$ 72.3 million) to strengthen the food testing infrastructure in
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India, by upgrading 59 existing food testing laboratories and setting up 62 new
mobile testing labs across the country.
 The Indian Council for Fertilizer and Nutrient Research (ICFNR) will adopt
international best practices for research in fertiliser sector, which will enable
farmers to get good quality fertilisers at affordable rates and thereby achieve food
security for the common man.
 The Ministry of Food Processing Industries announced a scheme for Human
Resource Development (HRD) in the food processing sector. The HRD scheme is
being implemented through State Governments under the National Mission on
Food Processing. The scheme has the following four components:
o Creation of infrastructure facilities for degree/diploma courses in food
processing sector
o Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP)
o Food Processing Training Centres (FPTC)
o Training at recognised institutions at State/National level
Road Ahead
Going forward, the adoption of food safety and quality assurance mechanisms such as
Total Quality Management (TQM) including ISO 9000, ISO 22000, Hazard Analysis and
Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good
Hygienic Practices (GHP) by the food processing industry offers several benefits. It
would enable adherence to stringent quality and hygiene norms and thereby protect
consumer health, prepare the industry to face global competition, enhance product
acceptance by overseas buyers and keep the industry technologically abreast of
international best practices.
COMPANY PROFILE
Zomato is an Indian restaurant search and discovery service founded in 2008 by

Deepinder Goyal and Pankaj Chaddah. It currently operates in 24 countries. It provides
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information and reviews on restaurants, including images of menus where the restaurant
does not have its own website.
Zomato Media Pvt. Ltd.
Type of Private
business
Available in English, Turkish, Portuguese, Indonesian, Spanish, Czech, Slovak,

Polish, Italian, Vietnamese
Founded July 2008
Headquarters DLF Phase V, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Area served 24 countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech

Republic, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Malaysia, New
Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, Slovakia, Sout
h Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, United States
Founder(s) Deepinder Goyal, Pankaj Chaddah[1]
 Deepinder Goyal (Founder and CEO)

Key people
 Gaurav Gupta (COO)
 Mohit Gupta (CEO-Food Delivery business)
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 Gunjan Patidar (CTO)
 Sameer Maheshwary (CFO)
Industry Consumer Services
Services Restaurant Search & Discovery, Online Ordering, Table Reservations &
Management, POS Systems, Subscription Services
Employees 4300+[2]
Website zomato.com
Alexa rank 963[3]
Advertising Yes
Registration Optional
Users 191 million visits monthly [4]
Current statu Online

s
Native Windows Phone, iOS, Android, Universal Windows Platform (Windows

client(s) on 10 Mobile, Windows 10)
WE DO THIS BY
Helping people discover great places around them
Our team gathers information from every restaurant on a regular basis to ensure our data
is fresh. Our vast community of food lovers share their reviews and photos, so you have
all that you need to make an informed choice.
Building amazing experiences around dining
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Starting with information for over 1 million restaurants (and counting) globally, we're
making dining smoother and more enjoyable with services like online ordering and table
reservations.
Enabling restaurants to create amazing experiences
With dedicated engagement and management tools, we're enabling restaurants to spend
more time focusing on food itself, which translates directly to better dining experiences.
HISTORY
The restaurant search and discovery platform began its operations under the name,
Foodiebay. In November 2010, the brand was renamed as Zomato.
By 2011, Zomato launched in Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad.

With the introduction of .xxx domains in 2011, Zomato also launched zomato.xxx, a site
dedicated to food porn. The company launched a print version of the website content
named, "Citibank Zomato Restaurant Guide", in collaboration with Citibank in May
2012, but it has since been discontinued.
In September 2012, Zomato expanded overseas to the United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka,
Qatar, the United Kingdom, the Philippines, and South Africa. In 2013, the company
launched in New Zealand, Turkey, Brazil and Indonesia with its website and apps
available in Turkish, Brazilian Portuguese, Indonesian and English
In April 2014, Zomato launched its services in Portugal, followed by launches in

Canada, Lebanon and Ireland the same year.
The acquisition of Seattle-based food portal Urbanspoon marked the firm's entry into the
United States, Canada and Australia, and brought it into direct competition with Yelp,
Zagat and OpenTable.
In February 2017, Zomato in a company's blog, explained the concept of cloud kitchen.
With its cloud kitchen, the company will help the restaurants to expand their presence
without incurring any fixed costs.
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In September 2017, Zomato claimed that the company had "turned profitable" in the 24
countries it currently operates in. Furthermore, Zomato announced that the "zero
commission model" is to be introduced for partner restaurants.
Zomato narrowed down its losses by 34% to ₹389 Cr [clarification needed] for the
financial year 2016-17, from Rs 590.1 Cr crore in the previous year 2015-16.
On 10 December 2018, a video went viral which showed a food deliverer eating directly
out of the orders he had to deliver. In the video, the person can be seen repacking the
food after eating it. The company said it was a "rare" incident and it will launch
measures to prevent that from happening again
INVESTMENTS
Between 2010-13, Zomato raised approximately US$16.7 million from Info Edge India,
giving them a 57.9% stake in Zomato. In November 2013, it raised an additional US$37
million from Sequoia Capital and Info Edge India.
In November 2014, Zomato completed another round of funding of US$60 million at a

post-money valuation of ~US$660 million. This round of funding was being led jointly
by Info Edge India and Vy Capital, with participation from Sequoia Capital.
In April 2015, Info Edge India, Vy Capital and Sequoia Capital led another round of
funding for US$50 million. This was followed by another US$60 million funding led by
Temasek, a Singapore government-owned investment company, along with Vy Capital
in September.
In October 2018, Zomato raised $210 million from Alibaba's payment affiliate Ant
Financial. Ant Financial received an ownership stake of over 10% of the company as
part of the round, which valued Zomato at around $2 billion. Zomato had also raised an
additional $150 million also from Ant Financial earlier in 2018
ACQUISITIONS
Zomato has acquired 12 startups globally.
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In July 2014, Zomato made its first acquisition by buying Menu-mania for an
undisclosed sum. The company pursued other acquisitions such as lunchtime.cz and
obedovat.sk for a combined US$3.25 million. In September 2014, Zomato acquired
Poland-based restaurant search service Gastronauci for an undisclosed sum. Three
months later, it acquired Italian restaurant search service Cibando.
Zomato acquired Seattle-based food portal Urbanspoon for an estimated $60 million in
2015. Other acquisitions of 2015 include Mekanist in an all-cash deal, the Delhi based
startup MapleGraph that built MaplePOS (renamed as Zomato Base, and NexTable, a
US-based table reservation and restaurant management platform.
In 2016, the company acquired Sparse Labs, a logistics technology startup and the food
delivery startup, Runnr, in 2017.
In September 2018, Zomato acquired Bengaluru-based food e-marketplace TongueStun

Food for about $18 million in a cash and stock dea
ZOMATO SECURITY BREACHES
On 4 June 2015, an Indian security researcher hacked the Zomato website and gained
access to information about 62.5 million users. Using the vulnerability, he was able to
access personal data of users such as telephone numbers, email addresses and Instagram
private photos using their Instagram access token. Zomato fixed the issue within 48
hours of it becoming apparent. On 15 October 2015, Zomato changed business strategies
from a Full-Stack market to an Enterprise market[clarification needed]. This led Zomato
to reduce of its workforce by 10%, or around 300 people.
On 18 May 2017, a security blog called Hackread claimed over 17 million accounts had
been breached. "The database includes emails and password hashes of Zomato users,
while the price was set for the whole package is $1,001.43 (Bitcoins 0.5587). The
vendor also shared a trove of sample data to prove it is legit", the Hackread's post said.
Hackread claimed details of 17 million users had meanwhile been sold on the Dark
Web. Zomato confirmed that names, email addresses and encrypted passwords were
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taken from its database. The company reassured affected customers that no payment
information or credit card details were stolen.
Zomato said the security measures it uses ensure the stolen passwords can't be converted
back into normal text, but it still urged users who use the same password on other
services to change them. It also logged the affected users out of the app and reset their
passwords. "So far, it looks like an internal (human) security breach - some employee's
development account got compromised", the company said in a blog post but later, when
Zomato contacted the hacker, they discovered a loophole in their security. The hacker
removed the stolen content from Dark Web asking for a healthy bug bounty programme
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CHAPTER 2
OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Working capital management is concerned with the problem arise in attempting to

manage the current assets, current liabilities and interrelation between both. It operational
goal is to manage the smooth functioning of day-today operation of an organization.
In the management of working capital, the firm is faced with two key problems:
1. First, given the level of sales and the relevant cost considerations, what are the optimal
amounts of cash, accounts receivable and inventories that a firm should choose to
maintain?
2. Second, given these optimal amounts, what is the most economical way to finance
these working capital investments? To produce the best possible results, firms should
keep no unproductive assets and should finance with the cheapest available sources
of funds. Why? In general, it is quite advantageous for the firm to invest in short
term assets and to finance short-term liabilities
SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
The importance of conducting this study is it allows firm managers to expand their
learning curve to reduce the possibility of default, especially in turbulent time; in view
that working capital management has influence on the profitability performance of the
firms.
Furthermore, this study is also of importance for practitioner, policy maker, academician
and firm managers with regards to issue associated with the effect of working capital
management on profitability of firm, as it enables minimisation of firm’s cost of finance
and further planning being conducted in order to maximise firm’s profitability and
shareholders’ wealth.
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OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The objectives of the study are:
 To conduct its business economically and efficiently so that it can contribute its
due share to the national effort for achieving reliant and self generating economy.
 To study the components, determinants of working capital.
 To study how to keep the capital that is tied up in the working capital cycle at a
minimum and maximizing profit.
 To study how Zomato finances working capital requirements of the firms.
 Interpreting, analyzing based on the various ratios, the liquidity position of
Zomato.
 To ascertain the amount of working capital.
SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The study of W.C. management is purely based on secondary data and all the information
is available within the company itself in the form of records. To get proper understanding
of this concept, I have done the study of the balance sheets, profit and loss a/c’s, cash
accounts, trial balance, cost sheets. I have also conducted the interviews with employees
of accounts and finance department and stores department. So, scope of the study is
limited up to the availability of official records and information provided by the
employees. The study is supposed to be related to the period of last four years.
LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

 As central purchase office purchase raw material and central marketing yarn make
sales. So more detailed information cannot be received about these.
 Cash from debtors are collected by the corporate office through commission
agents. So efforts for collection of debtors cannot be clearly known from Zomato.
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 Investment of funds are also made by corporate office, so it becomes difficult to
know that how much investment is made in different ways for continuous
availability of funds.
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CHAPTER 3
LITERATURE REVIEW
Bhatt V. V. (1972) widely touches upon a method of appraising working capital finance
applications of large manufacturing concerns. It states that similar methods need to be
devised for other sectors such as agriculture, trade etc. The author is of the view that
banks while providing short-term finance, concentrate their attention on adequacy of
security and repayment capacity. On being satisfied with these two criteria they do not
generally carry out any detail appraisal of the working of the concerns.
Smith Keith V. (1973) believes that Research which concerns shorter range or working
capital decision making would appear to have been less productive. The inability of
financial managers to plan and control properly the current assets and current liabilities of
their respective firms has been the probable cause of business failure in recent years.
Current assets collectively represent the single largest investment for many firms, while
current liabilities account for a major part of total financing in many instances. This paper
covers eight distinct approaches to working capital management. The first three -
aggregate guidelines, constraints set and cost balancing are partial models; two other
approaches - probability models and portfolio theory, emphasize future uncertainty and
interdepencies while the remaining three approaches - mathematical programming,
multiple goals and financial simulation have a wider systematic focus.
Chakraborthy S. K. (1974) tries to distinguish cash working capital v/s balance sheet
working capital. The analysis is based on the following dimensions: a) Working capital in
common parlance b) Operating cycle concept b) Computation of operating cycle period
in all the four cases. The purpose of the analysis is to demonstrate operating cycle
concepts based on published annual reports of the firms
Natarajan Sundar (1980) is of the opinion that working capital is important at both, the
national and the corporate level. Control on working capital at the national level is
exercised primarily through credit controls. The Tandon Study Group has provided a
comprehensive operational framework for the same. In operational terms, efficient
working capital consists of determining the optimum level of working capital, financing
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it imaginatively and exercising control over it. He concludes that at the corporate level
investment in working capital is as important as investment in fixed assets. And
especially for a company which is not growing, survival will be possible only so long as
it can match increase in operational cost with improved operational efficiency, one of the
most important aspects of which is management of working capital
Kaveri V. S. (1985) has based his writing on the RBI‟s studies on finances of large
public limited companies. This review of working capital finance refers to two points of
time i.e., the accounting years ending in 1979 and 1983 and is based on the data as given
in the Reserve Bank of India on studies of these companies for the respective dates. He
observes that the Indian industry has by and large failed to change its pattern of working
capital financing in keeping with the norms suggested by the Chore Committee. While
the position of working capital management showed some investment between 1975-79
and 1979-83, industries have not succeeded in widening the base of long-term funds to
the desired extent. The author concludes with the observation that despite giving
sufficient time to the industries to readjust the capital structure so as to shift from the first
method to the second method, progress achieved towards this end fell short of what was
desired under the second method of working capital finance
Bhattacharyya Hrishikes (1987) tries to develop a comprehensive theory and tool of

working capital management from the system‟s point of view. According to this study,
capital is often used to refer to capital goods consisting of a great variety of things,
namely, machines of various kinds, plants, houses, tools, raw materials and goods-in-
process. A finance manager of a firm looks for these things on the assets side of the
balance sheet. For capital he turns his attention to the other side of the balance sheet and
never commits a mistake. His purpose is to balance the two sides in such a way that net
worth of the firm increases without increasing the riskiness of the business. This
balancing is financing, i.e., financing the assets of the firm by generating streams of
liabilities continuously to match with the dynamism of the former. The study is an
improvement of the concept of Park and Gladson who were not able to capture the entire
techno financial operating structure of a firm
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CHAPTER 4
RESEARCH METHDOLOGY
Research Methodology is a way to solve systematically the research problem. It may be

understood as a science of studying how research is done scientifically.
Research Design:
Descriptive research procedure is used for describing the recent situations in the
organization and analytical research to analyze the results by using research tools.
Descriptive Research:
Descriptive research, also known as statistical research, describes data and characteristics
about the population or phenomenon being studied. Descriptive research answers the
questions who, what, where, when and how...
Although the data description is factual, accurate and systematic, the research cannot
describe what caused a situation. Thus, Descriptive research cannot be used to create
a causal relationship, where one variable affects another. In other words, descriptive
research can be said to have a low requirement for internal validity.
In short descriptive research deals with everything that can be counted and studied. But
there are always restrictions to that. Your research must have an impact to the lives of the
people around you. For example, finding the most frequent disease that affects the
children of a town. The reader of the research will know what to do to prevent that
disease thus, more people will live a healthy life.
DATA:
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The data collected for the above problem is generally secondary in nature. The analysis
has been done on the basis of past financial management of the company. The primary
data has been collected after interviewing the officials of the company at various stages.
The judgment sampling has been used, as the sample size is limited in case of different
problems. The following methods are adopted for collecting information’s:
 Observation.
 Survey.
 Special Record Searching.
CLASSIFICATION OF DATA
The data are classified into:
 Primary data
 Secondary data
Primary Data
Primary data are always collected from the source. It is collected either by the
investigator himself or through his agents. There are different methods of collecting
primary data. Each method has its relative merits and demerits. The investigator has to
choose a particular method to collect the information. The choice to a large extent
depends on the preliminaries to data collection some of the commonly used methods are
discussed below.
 Direct Personal observation

 Indirect Oral Interviews
 Mailed Questionnaire method
 Schedule Method
 From Local Agents
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Secondary Data:
Secondary data are those which have already been collected by someone else and
which have already been passed through the statistical process. The Secondary data
consist of reality available compendices already complied statistical statements.
Secondary data consists of not only published records and reports but also unpublished
records.
Here we done the analysis on basis of secondary data, which included-
 Balance sheet of company

 Profit and loss A/C of Zomato
 Cost sheets, & Trail balance of five years
Tools Used:
I used the different tools to analyze the working capital management of Zomato Analysis
through Working capital ratios
 Analysis through Schedule change in working capital

 Analysis through Gross operating cycle & Net operating cycle
 Analysis through Various components of working capital
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CHAPTER 5
DATA ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION
DATA ANALYSIS
Analysis is the process of placing the data in an ordered form, combining them with the
existing information and extracting the meaning from them. In other words analysis is an
answer to the questions what message is conveyed by each group of the data “which are
otherwise raw facts are unable to give meaning full information. A raw data become an
information only when they are analyzed and put in a meaning form.
INTERPRETATION
Interpretation is a process of relating various bits of information to existing information.

Interpretation attempts to answer well, what relation existing between the findings to
research objectives and hypothesis framed for the study in the beginning.
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A] NET WORKING CAPITAL
An analysis of the net working capital will be very help full for knowing the
operational efficiency of the company. The following table provides the data relating to
the net working capital of Zomato.
NET WORKING CAPITAL = CURRENT ASSETS-CURRENT LIABILITIS
Years Current Asset Current Liabilities NWC
2012-13 4563099.00 2041543.00 2521556.00
2013-14 9599646.00 3887765.00 5711881.00
2014-15 9077617.00 2829079.00 6248538.00
2015-16 11003428.00 3889899.00 7113529.00
2016-17 11946666.00 4165659.00 7781007.00
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INTERPRETATION:-
The above chart shows that during the year 2012-13 the company has 2521556.00
N.W.C. In the year 2013-14 huge increase in the N.W.C is 5711881.00 and in the year
2014-15 the company has 6248538.00 N.W.C in the year 2015-16 the company has
7113529.00 N.W.C the N.W.C of the company is increasing compared to the previous
years, in the year 2016-17 the company has 7781007.00 N.W.C this means the company
in a positive position & N.W.C has improved vary fast as compared to the previous
year’s which show liquidity Position of the Zomato has always more & sufficient
working capital available to pay off its current liabilities.
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B] RATIO ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION:
Ratio Analysis is a powerful tool of financial analysis. Alexander first presented it

in 1991 in Federal Reserve Bulletin. Ratio Analysis is a process of comparison of one
figure against other, which makes a ratio and the appraisal of the ratios of the ratios to
make proper analysis about the strengths and weakness of the firm’s operations. The term
ratio refers to the numerical or quantitative relationship between two accounting figures.
Ratio analysis of financial statements stands for the process of determining and
presenting the relationship of items and group of items in the statements.
Note: I have used the ratio analysis in this project in order to substantiate the managing
of working capital. For this, I used some of the ratios to get the required output.
Various working capital ratios used by me are as follows:
1. 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 assets.
Following are the ratios which can help to assess the ability of a firm to meet its
current liabilities.
1. Current ratio
2. Acid Test Ratio / Quick Ratio / Liquidity Ratio
3. Absolute liquid ratio
2. TURNOVER/ACTIVITY RATIOS:
These are the ratios which indicate the speed with which assets are converted or
turned over into sales.
1. Inventory Turnover Ratio.

2. Debtors/ Accounts receivables Turnover Ratio.
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3. Creditors/Accounts Payables Turnover Ratio.
4. Working Capital Turnover Ratio.
1. CURRENT RATIO:-
It is a ratio, which express the relationship between the total current Assets and
current liabilities. It measures the firm’s ability to meet its current liabilities. It indicates
the availability of current assets in rupees for every one rupee of current liabilities. A
ratio of greater than one means that the firm has more current assets than current
liabilities claims against them. A standard ratio between them is 2:1.
Current Ratio: Current Assets
Current Liabilities
Year Current Assets Current Liabilities Current

Ratio
2012-13 4563099.00 2041543.00 2.23
2013-14 9599646.00 3887765.00 2.47
2014-15 9077617.00 2829079.00 3.21
2015-16 11003428.00 3889899.00 2.83
2016-17 11946666.00 4165659.00 2.87
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INTERPRETATION:-
It is seen from the above chart that during the year 2012-13 the current ratio
was 2.23, during the year 2013-14 it was 2.47 and in the year 2014-15 it was 3.21.
This shows the current ratio increases every year but in the year 2015-16 the current
ratio was dropped to 2.83 due to increase in current liabilities. In the year 2016-17
the current ratio has increases 2.87. The current ratio is above the standard ratio i.e.,
2:1. Hence it can be said that there is enough current assets in Zomato to meet its
current liabilities.
2. ACID TEST RATIO / QUICK RATIO / LIQUIDITY RATIO:-

This ratio establishes a relationship between quick/liquid assets and current
liabilities. It measures the firms’ capacity to pay off current obligations immediately. An
asset is liquid if it can be converted in to cash immediately without a loss of value;
Inventories are considered to be less liquid. Because inventories normally require some
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time for realizing into cash. This ratio is also known as acid-test ratio. The standard quick
ratio is 1:1. Is considered satisfactory
Quick Ratio = Quick Assets (current assets - Inventory)
Current Liabilities
Year Current Assets Inventories Quick Assets Current Quick

Liabilities Ratio
2012-13 4563099.00 1532455.00 3030644.00 2041543.00 1.48
2013-14 9599646.00 2161071.00 7438575.00 3887765.00 1.91
2014-15 9077617.00 3336430.00 5741187.00 2829079.00 2.03
2015-16 11003428.00 2622901.00 8380527.00 3889899.00 2.15
2016-17 11946666.00 2360611.00 9586055.00 4165659.00 2.30
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INTERPRETATION:-
During the year 2012-13 the quick ratio was 1.48, in the year 2013-14 it increases
to 1.91 This shows the company maintains satisfactory quick ratio, in the year 2014-15
the quick ratio increases to 2.03, in the year 2015-16 it increases 2.15, in the year 2016-
17 it increases 2.30, due to increase in quick assets. The quick ratio is above the standard
ratio i.e., 1:1. Hence it shows that the liquidity position of the company is adequate.
3. ABSOLUTE LIQUID RATIO:-

Absolute liquid ratio may be defined as the relationship between Absolute liquid
assets and current liabilities. Absolute liquid assets include cash in hand and cash at bank.
The standard ratio is 0.5: 1.
Absolute Liquidity Ratio = Cash & Bank Balance
Current Liabilities
Years Cash & Bank Balance Current Liabilities Absolute Liquidity Ratio
2012-13 493742.00 2041543.00 0.24
2013-14 1205660.00 3887765.00 0.31
2014-15 1033152.00 2829079.00 0.36
2015-16 1720815.00 3889899.00 0.44
2016-17 1978938.00 4165659.00 0.47
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INTERPRETATION:
During the year 2012-13 the Absolute liquidity ratio was 0.24, during the year
2013-14 it was 0.31 and in the year 2014-15 it was 0.36, in the year 2015-16 it was
0.44.This shows the Absolute liquidity ratio increases every year but it is below the
standard ratio. In the year 2016-17 the Absolute liquidity ratio has increases 0.47.
Hence it shows that the liquidity position of the company is satisfactory.
1. INVENTORY TURNOVER RATIO:-

Inventory turnover ratio is the ratio, which indicates the number of times the stock is
turned over i.e., sold during the year. This measures the efficiency of the sales and stock
levels of a company. A high ratio means high sales, fast stock turnover and a low stock
level. A low stock turnover ratio means the business is slowing down or with a high
stock level.
Inventory Turnover Ratio = Net Sales
Closing Inventory
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Year Net Sales Closing inventory Inventory Turnover ratio
2012-13 19542081.00 1532455.00 12.75 Times
2013-14 31321229.00 2161071.00 14.49 Times
2014-15 27894285.00 3336430.00 8.36 Times
2015-16 38496046.00 2622901.00 14.68 Times
2016-17 42345651.00 2360611.00 17.94 Times
INTERPRETATION:
It is seen from the above chart that During the year 2012-13 the Inventory t/o ratio
is 12.75 times, in the year 2013-14 it increased to 14.49 times, But in the year 2014-15 it
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decreased to 8.36 times . There was a subsequent increase in the year 2015-16 and 2016-
17 to 14.68 times and 17.94 times respectively.
This shows the company has more sales.
2. INVENTORY HOLDING PERIOD :-

This period measures the average time taken for clearing the stocks. It indicates
that how many days’ inventories take to convert from raw material to finished goods.
Inventory Holding Period = Days in a year
Inventory turnover ratio
Year Days in a Year Inventory Turnover Ratio Inventory Holding Period
2012-13 365 12.75 Times 28.63 Days
2013-14 365 14.49 Times 25.19 Days
2014-15 365 8.36 Times 43.66 Days
2015-16 365 14.68 Times 24.86 Days
2016-17 365 17.94 Times 20.34 Days
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INTERPRETATION:
Inventory holding period is fluctuating over the years. It was 28.63 days in the
year 2012-13. It decreased to 25.19 days in the year 2013-14, it increased to 43.66 days in
the year 2014-15, there was a subsequent decrease in the year 2015-16 and 2016-17 to
24.86 days and 20.34 days respectively.
This shows the company is minimizing these inventory-holding days thereby to

increase the sales.
3. DEBTORS / ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES TURNOVER RATIO:-

Debtor’s turnover ratio indicates the speed of debt collection of the firm. This ratio
computes the number of times debtors (receivables) has been turned over during the
particular period.
Debtors Turnover Ratio = Net Sales
Average Debtors
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Note: in Zomato, we have taken the total net sales instead of the credit sales, because the
credit sales information has not available for the calculation of DTR.
Year Net Sales Average Debtors Debtors Turnover Ratio
2012-13 19542081.00 2201381.00 8.88 Times
2013-14 31321229.00 4958527.00 6.32 Times
2014-15 27894285.00 1805948.00 15.44 Times
2015-16 38496046.00 3787274.00 10.16 Times
2016-17 42345651.00 4355365. 9.72 Times
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INTERPRETATION:
It is clear that debtor turnover ratio fluctuating over the years. It was 8.88 times in
the year 2012-13. It decreased to 6.32 times in the year 2013-14, It again increased to
15.44 times in the year 2014-15 but it decreased to 10.16 times and 9.72 Times in the
year 2015-16 and 2016-17 respectively. This shows the company is not collecting debt
rapidly.
4. DEBTORS COLLECTION PERIOD :-

Debtors collection period measures the quality of debtors since it measures the
rapidity or the slowness with which money is collected from them a shorter collection
period implies prompt payment by debtors. It reduces the chances of bad debts. A longer
collection period implies too liberal and inefficient credit collection performance.
Average Collection Period = Days in a Year
Debtors Turnover Ratio
Year Days in a Year Debtors Turnover Ratio Debtors Collection Period
2012-13 365 8.88 Times 41.10 Days
2013-14 365 6.32 Times 57.75 Days
2014-15 365 15.44 Times 23.64 Days
2015-16 365 10.16 Times 35.92 Days
2016-17 365 9.72 Times 37.55 Days
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INTERPRETATION:
Debt collection period is changing over the years. It was 41.10 days in the year
2012-13. It increased to 57.75 days in the year 2013-14, but in the year 2014-15 it
decreased to 23.64 days. There was a subsequent increase in the year 2015-16 and 2016-
17 to 35.92 days and 37.55 days respectively.
This shows the inefficient credit collection performance of the company.
5. CREDITORS/ACCOUNTS PAYABLES TURNOVER RATIO:-

Creditor’s turnover ratio is the ratio, which indicates the number of times the debts
are paid in the year. This ratio is calculated as follows.
Creditors Turnover Ratio = Net Purchases
Average Creditors
Note: In the Zomato, we have taken the total Purchases instead of the credit purchases,
because the credit purchases information has not available for the calculations of CTR.
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Year Net Purchases Average Creditors Creditors Turnover Ratio
2012-13 11691090.00 1673515.00 6.98 Times
2013-14 17778675.00 3492127.00 5.09 Times
2014-15 18896828.00 2649781.00 7.13 Times
2015-16 23605773.00 2658999.00 8.88 Times
2016-17 27146639.00 3057849.00 8.88 Times
INTERPRETATION:
It is clear that creditor turnover ratio changing over the years. It was 6.98 times in the
year 2012-13. It decreased to 5.09 times in the year 2013-14, there was a subsequent
increase in the year 2014-15 and 2015-16 to 7.13 times and 8.88 times respectively. In
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the year 2016-17 it is same as compared to 2015-16. It shows that company has making
prompt payment to the creditors.
6. CREDITORS PAYMENT PERIOD:-

The Creditors Payment Period represents the average number of days taken by
the firm to pay the creditors and other bills payables.
Average Payment Period = Days in a Year
Creditors Turnover Ratio
Year Days in a Year Creditors Turnover Ratio Average Payment

Period
2012-13 365 6.98 Times 52.29 Days
2013-14 365 5.09 Times 71.71 Days
2014-15 365 7.13 Times 51.19 Days
2015-16 365 8.88 Times 41.10 Days
2016-17 365 8.88 Times 41.10 Days
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INTERPRETATION:
Average payment period is changing over the years. It was 52.29 days in the year
2012-13. It increased to 71.71 days in the year 2013-14, But in the year 2014-15 and
2015-16 it decreased to 51.19 days and 41.10 days respectively. In the year 2016-17 it is
same as compared to 2015-16. It indicates that the company has taken the steps to prompt
payment to the creditors.
7. WORKING CAPITAL TURNOVER RATIO:-

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.
Working Capital Turnover Ratio = Net Sales
Net Working Capital
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Year Net Sales Net Working Capital WCTR
2012-13 19542081.00 2521556.00 7.75 Times
2013-14 31321229.00 5711881.00 5.48 Times
2014-15 27894285.00 6248538.00 4.46 Times
2015-16 38496046.00 7113529.00 5.41 Times
2016-17 42345651.00 7781007.00 5.44 Times
INTERPRETATION:
The working capital t/o ratio is fluctuating year to year that was high in the year
2012-13, 7.75 times; there was a subsequent decrease in the year 2013-14 and 2014-15 to
5.48 times and 4.46 times. But it increases in the year 2015-16 and 2016-17 to 5.41 and
5.44 times respectively. This shows the company is utilizing working capital effectively.
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FUND FLOW STATEMENTS
Principles of working capital for calculation purpose
CURRENT ASSETS
If the current assets increase as a result of this, working capital also increases.
If the current assets decreases as a result of this working capital decreases.
CURRENT LIABILITIES
 If the current liabilities increases as a result of this working capital

decreases.
 If the current liabilities decreases as a result of this working capital
Increase
Statement of Changes in Working Capital:
The purpose of preparing this statement is for finding out the increase or decrease in
working capital and to make a comparison between two financial years.
Table 1: Statement of Changes in Working Capital for the Year 2012-2013
Effect on working capital
Particulars As on 31-3- As on 31-3-

2012 2013
Increase Decrease
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventories 2001305.00 1532455.00 __ 468850.00
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Sundry debtors 1438810.00 2201381.00 762571.00 __
Cash & Bank balance 503667.00 493742.00 __ 9925.00
Other current assets 134364.00 148822.00 14458.00 __
Loans and Advances 193081.00 186699.00 __ 6382.00
(A)Total Current Assets 4271227.00 4563099.00
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Sundry creditors 1606195.00 1673515.00 __ 67320.00
Provisions 511561.00 368028.00 143533.00 __
(B)Total Current Liabilities 2117756.00 2041543.00
(A)-(B) Net Working Capital 2153471.00 2521556.00
Increase in Working Capital 368085.00* __ __ 368085.00*
TOTAL 2521556.00 2521556.00 920562.00 930487.00
INTERPRETATION:
In the above table, it is seen that during the year 2011-2012 and 2012-13 there was a
net increase in working capital of Rs 368085.00. It indicates an adequate working capital
in Zomato.
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This is because of Increase current assets such as Sundry debtors by Rs 762571.00, other
current assets by Rs 14458.00. And decrease in Inventories by Rs 468850.00, Cash &
Bank balance by Rs 9925.00, Loans and Advances by Rs 6382.00.
1. Increase in current liabilities such as in Sundry creditors by Rs 67320.00 and

decrease in Provisions by Rs 143533.00.

2013 2014
Increase Decrease
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventories 1532455.00 2161071.00 628616.00 __
Sundry debtors 2201381.00 4958527.00 2757146.00 __
Cash & Bank balance 493742.00 1205660.00 711918.00 __
Other current assets 148822.00 78260.00 __ 70562.00
Loans and Advances 186699.00 1196128.00 1009429.00 __
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Provisions 368028.00 395638.00 __ 27610.00
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Increase in Working Capital 3190325.00* __ __ 3190325.00*
TOTAL 5711881.00 5711881.00 5107109.00 5107109.00
INTERPRETATION:
In the above table, it is seen that during the year 2012-13 and 2013-14 there was huge net
increase in working capital by Rs 3190325.00 as Compare to 2011-12 and 2016-17. This
is because
1. There is Increase in current assets such as Inventories by Rs 628616.00, Sundry

debtors by Rs 2757146.00, Cash & Bank balance by Rs 711918.00, Loans and
Advances by Rs 1009429.00 and decrease in other current assets by Rs 70562.00.
2. There is Increase in current liabilities such as Sundry creditors by Rs 1818612.00,

Provisions by Rs 27610.00.
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2014 2015
Increase Decrease
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventories 2161071.00 3336430.00 1175359.00 __
Sundry debtors 4958527.00 1805948.00 __ 3152579.00
Cash & Bank balance 1205660.00 1033152.00 __ 172508.00
Loans and Advances 1196128.00 2712404.00 1516276.00 __
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Sundry creditors 3492127.00 2649781.00 842346.00 __
Provisions 395638.00 179298.00 216340.00 __
__ __
536657.00*
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Increase in Working Capital 536657.00*
TOTAL 6248538.00 6248538.00 3861744.00 3861744.00
INTERPRETATION:
In the above table, it is seen that during the year 2013-14 and 2014-15 there was also net
increase in working capital by Rs 536657.00. As compare to 2012-13 and 2013-14.
This is because
1. There is Increase in current assets such as Inventories by Rs 1175359.00, other

current assets by Rs 111423.00, Loans and Advances by Rs 1516276.00 and decrease
in Sundry debtors by Rs 3152579.00, Cash & Bank balance by Rs 113618.00.
2. There is Decrease in current liabilities such as Sundry creditors by Rs 842346.00,

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2015 2016
Increase Decrease
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventories 3336430.00 2622901.00 __ 713529.00
Sundry debtors 1805948.00 3787274.00 1981326.00 __
Cash & Bank balance 1033152.00 1720815.00 687663.00 __
Loans and Advances 2712404.00 2666232.00 __ 46172.00
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Provisions 179298.00 1230900.00 __ 1051602.00
__ __
Increase in Working Capital 864991.00* 864991.00*
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TOTAL 7113529.00 7113529.00 2667512.00 2667512.00
INTERPRETATION:
increase in working capital by Rs 864991.00 As compare to 2013-14 and 2014-15.
This is because,
 There is Increase in current assets such as Sundry debtors by Rs 1981326.00,

Cash & Bank balance by Rs 687663.00, other current assets by Rs 16523.00 and
decrease in Inventories by Rs 713529.00, Loans and Advances by Rs 46172.00.
 There is Increase in current liabilities such as Sundry creditors by Rs 9218.00,

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2016 2017
Increase Decrease
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventories 6993715 7974172 ---- 262290.00
Sundry debtors 9220714 8574045 568091.00 __
Cash & Bank balance 902084 2516300 258123 .00 __
Other current assets
Loans and Advances 887502 953898 399935.00 __
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Provisions 1230900.00 1107810.00 123090.00 __
__ __
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Increase in Working Capital 667478.00* 667478.00*
TOTAL 8270981.00 8270981.00 1349239.00 1349239.00
INTERPRETATION:
increase in working capital by Rs 1157452.00 as compare to 2014-15 and 2015-16.
This is because
1. There is Increase in current assets such as Sundry debtors by Rs 568091.00, Cash &
Bank balance by Rs 258123.00 Loans and Advances by Rs 399935.00 and decrease in
Inventories by Rs 262290.00, other current assets by Rs 20621.00.
2. There is Increase in current liabilities such as Sundry creditors by Rs 398850.00 and

decrease in Provisions by Rs123090.00.
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CHAPTER 6
FINDINGS, SUGGESTIONS AND CONCLUSIONS
FINDINGS OF THE STUDY

 Working capital of the Zomato was increasing and showing positive working capital
per year.
 The Zomato has higher current and quick ratios are i.e., 2.87 and 2.30 respectively.
 Inventory turnover ratio is very low in the year 2015-16. In the year 2015-16 it has
increased by 6.32 times as compared to 2014-15 and in the last year 2016-17 it has again
increased by 3.26 times as compared to 2016-17.
 Debtor’s turnover ratio is very high in the year 2014-15. In the year 2015-16 it has
decreased by 5.28 times as compared to 2014-15 and in the last year 2016-17 it has again
decreased by 0.44 times as compared to 2015-16.
 Creditor’s turnover ratio has increased in the years of 2014-15 and 2015-16. It is
same in the last year 2016-17 as compared to 2015-16.
 Working capital turnover ratio is very low in the year 2014-15. In the year 2015-16 it
has increased by 0.95 times as compared to 2014-15and in the last year 2014-15 it has
again increased by 0.03 times.
SUGGESTIONS
 Working capital of the company has increasing every year. Profit also increasing
every year this is good sign for the company. It has to maintain it further, to run the
business long term.
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 The Current and quick ratios are almost up to the standard requirement. So the
Working capital management of Zomato is satisfactory and it has to maintain it
further.
 The company has sufficient working capital and has better liquidity position. By
efficient utilizing this short-term capital, then it should increase the turnover.
 The company should take precautionary measures for investing and collecting funds
from receivables and to reduce the bad debts.
 The company has sufficient working capital and has better liquidity position. By
efficient utilizing this short-term capital, then it should increase the turnover.
 Creditor’s turnover ratio has increasing from 2014-15 to 2015-16 and in the last year
2016-17, it is same as compared to 2015-16. Company is making prompt payment to
its creditors. This is good sign for the company. On-time payment to suppliers will
increase the credibility of the firm. It has maintained it further to survive in the
market.
 The company is utilizing working capital effectively this is good for the company. It
has to maintain it further.
CONCLUSIONS
The study on working capital management conducted in Zomato to analyze the

financial position of the company. The company’s financial position is analyzed by using
the tool of annual reports from 2012-13 to 2016-17.
The financial status of Zomato is good. In the last year the inventory turnover has
increased, this is good sign for the company.
The company’s liquidity position is very good With regard to the investments in current
assets there are adequate funds invested in it. Care should be taken by the company not to
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make further investments in current assets, as it would block the funds, which could
otherwise be effectively utilized for some productive purpose. On the whole, the
company is moving forward with excellent management.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
 Millian J. Geode & Paul K. Hatl, Methods in Research, McGraw Hills, New
Delhi.
 Uma Shekhran, Business Research Method, Wiley Education Singapore.
 Kothari, C.R., Research Methodology
 Kotler Philip and Keller, Marketing Management, PHI, New Delhi.
 Kotler, Philip and Jha, Marketing Management in South Asia Perspective,
Pearson Education, New Delhi
 Kerin, Hartley, Berkowtz and Rudelius, Marketing, TMH, New Delhi. Pandey,
I.M., Financial Management, Vikas Publishing House New Delhi.
WEB SITE VISITED
 www.google.com
 www.wikipedia.org
 www.moneycontrol.com
 www.workingcapitalmanagement.com
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2016-17
PROVISIONAL BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st MARCH, 2017
LIABILITY AMOUNT ASSETS AMOUNT
SOURCES OF FUNDS FIXED ASSETS
Share capital 1000000.00 Gross block 10913360.00
Reserves and surplus 9827210.00 Less: Depreciation 5135959.00
LOAN FUNDS Net Block 5777401.00
Secured Loans 2574672.00 Capital WIP 3693764.00
Unsecured Loans 3049192.00 CURRENT ASSETS
Deferred tax liability 801098.00 Inventories 2360611.00
CURRENT LIABILITIES Sundry debtors 4355365.00
Sundry creditors 3057849.00 Cash & bank balance 1978938.00
Provisions 1107810.00 Other current assets 185585.00
Loans and Advances 3066167.00
TOTAL 21417831.00 21417831.00
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PROJECT REPORT

Date : Project Guide

Place : Dr. Vanita Naskulwar

External Examiner Internal Examiner

Place : Student Name and sign

Place : Student Name and sign

Chapter-2 Objective of the Study

Chapter-3 Literature Review

Chapter-4 Research Methodology

Chapter-5 Data Analysis and Interpretation

Chapter-6 Suggestion and Conclusion

"Cash is the lifeblood of business" is an often repeated maxim amongst

Working capital management

Working capital (abbreviated WC) is a financial metric which represents operating

A managerial accounting strategy focusing on maintaining efficient levels of both

Management of Working Capital

 Inventory Management. Identify the level of inventory which allows for

 Short-term Financing. Identify the appropriate source of financing, given the

Capital is a factor of production with a specific, changeable value attached to it that

Capital has the following features.

1. Capital is a man made.

Working capital management as usually concerned with administration of the current

The importance of working capital management is indisputable; Business liability relies

MEANING OF WORKING CAPITAL

According to Weston & Brigham

“Working capital refers to a firm’s investment in short-term assets cash,

Mead Mallott & Field

“Working capital means current assets”.

“Any acquisition of funds which increases the current assets increases

Effective management of working capital is means of accomplishing the firm’s goal of

THE NEED FOR THE WORKING CAPITAL

1. To purchase raw materials, spare parts and other component.

2. To meet over head expenses.

3. To hold finished and spare parts etc.

CLASSIFICATION OF WORKING CAPITAL

On The Basis of Concepts On The Basis of Time

Gross Working Net Working Permanent / Fixed Temporary /

Initial Working Regular Working

Seasonal Working Special Working

1) Net Working Capital

a) Initial working capital

b) Regular working capital

2) Temporary / Fluctuating Working Capital

a) Seasonal Working Capital

Special Working Capital

IMPORTANCE OF WORKING CAPITAL

1. Solvency of the business: Adequate working capital helps in maintaining the

Working capital should be adequate so as to protect a business from the adverse

INADEQUATE OF WORKING CAPITAL:

When working capital is inadequate, a company faces many problems. It

DANGERS OF EXCESSIVE WORKING CAPITAL

1. It results in unnecessary accumulation of inventories. Thus chances of inventory

ESTIMATION OF WORKING CAPITAL REQIUREMENTS

1. Total costs incurred on material, wages and overheads.

OPERATING CYCLE OF WORKING CAPITAL:

FINISHED STOCK WORK-IN-PROGRESS

 Conversion of cash into raw materials.

 Conversion of raw materials into work in progress.