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DEPT. OF BUSINESS
DEPT. OF BUSINESS
SHALU VERMA
SHALU VERMA
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION
M.B.A –3
M.B.A –3
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
At the outset I would like to thank the Management of
At the outset I would like to thank the Management of ESCORTSESCORTS AGRI
AGRI MACHINERY GROUPMACHINERY GROUP for the wholehearted co-operation andfor the wholehearted co-operation and guidance extende
guidance extended by d by them, which made them, which made my summer training my summer training projectproject possible.
possible.
I would like to thank
I would like to thank Mr. Bharat MadanMr. Bharat Madan (Chief Financial Officer),(Chief Financial Officer), Mr
Mr. S.K Aggarwa. S.K Aggarwal (l (HeadHead EmployeesEmployees RelationsRelations),), and Mrs.and Mrs. KiranKiran Chopra (
Chopra ( Chief Secretary & System Manager) for providing me thisChief Secretary & System Manager) for providing me this opportunity to carry out the project.
opportunity to carry out the project. I am very grateful
I am very grateful to my project guideto my project guide MrMr..pulak sinhapulak sinha (finance(finance Manager; Finance Department) Escorts
Manager; Finance Department) Escorts Limited (AMG PLANTLimited (AMG PLANT-1) for -1) for hishis support and suggestions, which led to the completion of this project.
support and suggestions, which led to the completion of this project. I would also like to thank Mr. B.B khanna , Mr. M.M. Halder , Mr. I would also like to thank Mr. B.B khanna , Mr. M.M. Halder , Mr. Nitin Aggarwal , Mr. Vijay Nehra , Mr. Rajeev Khandelwal , Mr. Sunil Nitin Aggarwal , Mr. Vijay Nehra , Mr. Rajeev Khandelwal , Mr. Sunil
Bhatia, Mr. R.N katyal, Mr
Bhatia, Mr. R.N katyal, Mr.Ajay W.Ajay Wadhawan adhawan , Mrs Saroj and Mr, Mrs Saroj and Mr. R.K.. R.K. Kukreja
STUDENT DECLARATION
STUDENT DECLARATION
I, student of
I, student of “Masters in Business Administration“Masters in Business Administration”” CH. DEVI LALCH. DEVI LAL UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY,, SIRSASIRSAhereby declare that the disshereby declare that the dissertation/thesis entitleertation/thesis entitle ‘Study of Cash
‘Study of Cash Management’ Management’ of the Escort Agri Machinery Groupof the Escort Agri Machinery Group (AMG) submitted in fulfillment of the training; is
(AMG) submitted in fulfillment of the training; is my original work andmy original work and is not submitted for the award
is not submitted for the award for any other degree, fellowship or sifor any other degree, fellowship or similar milar title or prize.
title or prize.
SHALU VERMA
SHALU VERMA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
If the development capital is what establishes a
If the development capital is what establishes a business, cash flow isbusiness, cash flow is what keeps it going. One of the most
what keeps it going. One of the most common downfalls of business iscommon downfalls of business is unexpectedly high running cost. What is important is not just the size of unexpectedly high running cost. What is important is not just the size of operating costs, but the cash flow-that is when
operating costs, but the cash flow-that is when money has to be paid outmoney has to be paid out in relation to the stream of
in relation to the stream of income arriving in. Thus cash flowincome arriving in. Thus cash flow management is of prime importance.
management is of prime importance.
Escorts Ltd. is the holding company of
Escorts Ltd. is the holding company of the Escorts Group. Postthe Escorts Group. Post
restructuring, agri - machinery or tractors have become the focus area of restructuring, agri - machinery or tractors have become the focus area of operations. Other business
operations. Other business i.e. two- wheelers, i.e. two- wheelers, ITIT, T, Telecom, constructionelecom, construction equipment, are controlled through subsidiaries and joint venture. Post equipment, are controlled through subsidiaries and joint venture. Post hive off of its pistons business to
hive off of its pistons business to a joint venture with a foreigna joint venture with a foreign collaborator
collaborator, Escorts is , Escorts is focusing on its ‘core focusing on its ‘core competence’ competence’ of tractors.of tractors. Escorts have strong hands in house engineering skills, a
Escorts have strong hands in house engineering skills, a widewide distribution/service network and brand franchise.
distribution/service network and brand franchise. The project is small attempt to study the
The project is small attempt to study the cash management incash management in Escorts Agri - Machinery group. Added to this fact
Escorts Agri - Machinery group. Added to this fact that mechanizationthat mechanization level in India is currently very low
level in India is currently very low as compared to the world standards.as compared to the world standards. T
To analyze the perforo analyze the performance, published balance sheets of mance, published balance sheets of EscortsEscorts Limited, CASH FLOW STATEMENTS are been used. This project Limited, CASH FLOW STATEMENTS are been used. This project report is based
report is based on financial data up on financial data up to 2007-08 onlyto 2007-08 only. The financial year . The financial year for escorts is from 01/1
for escorts is from 01/10/20XX to 0/20XX to 31/09/20XX. 31/09/20XX. Escorts is maintainEscorts is maintaininging the following records which is indicative of its professional approach: the following records which is indicative of its professional approach:
Maintaining proper set of accounting records.Maintaining proper set of accounting records.
Maintaining an accurate cash book with bank statementMaintaining an accurate cash book with bank statement
Daily cash inflow & cash outflowDaily cash inflow & cash outflow..
Marking regular forecast of cash Marking regular forecast of cash requirement based upon planedrequirement based upon planed sales volume.
sales volume.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OBJECTIVE OF THE TRAININGOBJECTIVE OF THE TRAINING
ABOUT TRACTOR INDUSTRYABOUT TRACTOR INDUSTRY
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• INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION •
• FUTURE OF TRACTOR FUTURE OF TRACTOR INDUSTRINDUSTRYY •
• MARKET SHARE OF MARKET SHARE OF THE TRACTOR INDUSTRYTHE TRACTOR INDUSTRY •
• TRACTOR INDUSTRY PERFORMANCETRACTOR INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
COMPANY’S PROFILECOMPANY’S PROFILE
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• ESCORTS SYMBOLESCORTS SYMBOL •
• MISSIONMISSION •
• QUALITY POLICYQUALITY POLICY •
• BACKGROUND OF THE BUSINESSBACKGROUND OF THE BUSINESS •
• BOARD OF DIRECTORSBOARD OF DIRECTORS •
• OUTLINE OF OUTLINE OF ESCORTSESCORTS •
• SUBSIDERIESSUBSIDERIES •
• BANKERSBANKERS
AGRI MACHINERY GROUPAGRI MACHINERY GROUP
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• INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION •
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• MODERNIZATION OF AGRI- MACHINERY GROUPMODERNIZATION OF AGRI- MACHINERY GROUP •
• PRODUCTSPRODUCTS •
• COMPANY’S FUTURECOMPANY’S FUTURE
CASH MANAGEMENTCASH MANAGEMENT
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• INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION •
• CASH FLOW MANAGEMENTCASH FLOW MANAGEMENT •
• CASH MANAGEMENT SYSTEMCASH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM •
• IMPORTANCE OF CASH MANAGEMENTIMPORTANCE OF CASH MANAGEMENT •
• CASH MANAGEMENT STRATEGIESCASH MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES •
• CASH OUTFLOWCASH OUTFLOW •
• CASH INFLOWCASH INFLOW
CASH FLOW STATEMENTCASH FLOW STATEMENT
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• IMPORTANCEIMPORTANCE •
• DAILY CASH FLOW REPORTDAILY CASH FLOW REPORT
CASH BUDGETCASH BUDGET
BANK RECONCILIATIONBANK RECONCILIATION
CASH RATIOSCASH RATIOS
RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENTRECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT
PAYABLE MANAGEMENTPAYABLE MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATIONSRECOMMENDATIONS
BIBLIOGRAPHYBIBLIOGRAPHY
ANNEXURESANNEXURES
OBJECTIVES OF THE TRAINING
OBJECTIVES OF THE TRAINING
It is well known fact that we
It is well known fact that we remember 20% of what we remember 20% of what we hear, wehear, we remember 40% of what we see but we remember 75% of what we do. remember 40% of what we see but we remember 75% of what we do. Undergoing M.B.A
Undergoing M.B.A is the first step to is the first step to prepare myself as a prepare myself as a manager andmanager and visualize the ever-dynamic business world and my main objective while visualize the ever-dynamic business world and my main objective while taking up the training was to familiarize myself
taking up the training was to familiarize myself with the working of thewith the working of the finance department of
finance department of Escort Agri Machinery Group (AMG)Escort Agri Machinery Group (AMG) T
To present study in o present study in Escort Agri machinery group mainly focus Escort Agri machinery group mainly focus on theon the following :
following :
Resources of cash Resources of cash inflow of the inflow of the companycompany..
Cash flow factors Cash flow factors which have effect of which have effect of cash inflowcash inflow..
Cash flow statement in the company.Cash flow statement in the company.
ABOUT
ABOUT
THE
THE
TRACTOR
TRACTOR
INDUSTRY
INDUSTRY
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
India’
India’s long-term s long-term economic prospects, even economic prospects, even todaytoday, depend to , depend to a largea large extend on the agricultural sector, which contributes a quarter to the gross extend on the agricultural sector, which contributes a quarter to the gross domestic project and provides
domestic project and provides livelihood to 2/3 of the livelihood to 2/3 of the population. population. AA gradual and perceptible shift from subsistence farm
gradual and perceptible shift from subsistence farming to enterpriseing to enterprise farming is harbinger of
farming is harbinger of modernization of the agriculture economy andmodernization of the agriculture economy and this will increase the contribution of the sector to
this will increase the contribution of the sector to the overall GDP in thethe overall GDP in the time to come. The central government as well as
time to come. The central government as well as several stateseveral state
governments is giving due priority to agriculture and rural developments. governments is giving due priority to agriculture and rural developments.
A t
A tractor is a ractor is a product, which has maximum utility in the agriculturalproduct, which has maximum utility in the agricultural sector
sector. The tractor industry is segmented on the . The tractor industry is segmented on the basis of the power of basis of the power of thethe tractor engine measured in terms of
tractor engine measured in terms of horsepower (HP). The maximumhorsepower (HP). The maximum consumption is for
consumption is for 30-40 HP tractors. Wit30-40 HP tractors. With the increase h the increase in the availabilityin the availability of low cost finance for longer tenures, the sale of the tractors is expected of low cost finance for longer tenures, the sale of the tractors is expected to go up. The new trend observed in this
to go up. The new trend observed in this sector is the shift insector is the shift in consumption from majority in the northern states
consumption from majority in the northern states to other parts of theto other parts of the country
requires a low powered tractor for tilling it.
requires a low powered tractor for tilling it. HoweverHowever, states located in the, states located in the western and southern parts of the
western and southern parts of the country where the soil being laterite or country where the soil being laterite or black etc. is harder and needs
black etc. is harder and needs high-powered tractors.high-powered tractors. Tracto
Tractor industry in India has r industry in India has passed through various hazes beforepassed through various hazes before reaching where it is today. During 1945 to 1960 demand was met entirely reaching where it is today. During 1945 to 1960 demand was met entirely through import. There were 37,000 tractors by 1960. Production began in through import. There were 37,000 tractors by 1960. Production began in 1861 with five manufactu
1861 with five manufactures producing a total ores producing a total of f 880 units per year880 units per year. By. By 1965 it increased to over 5,000 units per
1965 it increased to over 5,000 units per year and by 1970 annualyear and by 1970 annual production rose to more than 20,000 units. Six new
production rose to more than 20,000 units. Six new manufacturing weremanufacturing were established during 1971-1980. In 1971 Escorts also started local
established during 1971-1980. In 1971 Escorts also started local manufacturing of Ford Tractors in collaboration with F
manufacturing of Ford Tractors in collaboration with Ford, UK. During,ord, UK. During, 1990 annual production rose to 1, 40,000 units making India an exporter 1990 annual production rose to 1, 40,000 units making India an exporter to countries, mainly
to countries, mainly to Africa. After De-licensing of tractor to Africa. After De-licensing of tractor industryindustry,, production exceeded 2, 55,000 units in
production exceeded 2, 55,000 units in 1997.1997. The growth of the industry over the last
The growth of the industry over the last three decades resulted inthree decades resulted in the entry of several new
the entry of several new entrants including all the major multinationalentrants including all the major multinational companies. The industry now consists of 14 manufactures with an companies. The industry now consists of 14 manufactures with an aggregate installed capacity of approximately 4.50 lack tractors. In the aggregate installed capacity of approximately 4.50 lack tractors. In the tractor industry
tractor industry, following are the , following are the key manufacturers:key manufacturers:
Mahindra& Mahindra Limited (M&M),Mahindra& Mahindra Limited (M&M),
Gujarat Tractors Limited,Gujarat Tractors Limited,
Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited,Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited,
Hindustan Machine Tools Limited,Hindustan Machine Tools Limited,
In 1999-2000. Since then, however the industry declined to In 1999-2000. Since then, however the industry declined to a level of 1.72 lack tractors
a level of 1.72 lack tractors in the year 2002-2003, a decline of in the year 2002-2003, a decline of 33.3%33.3% over three years.
over three years.
Despite the step
Despite the step decline in the industry, Escorts consciouslydecline in the industry, Escorts consciously decided to aggressively reduce channel inventory further by
decided to aggressively reduce channel inventory further by approximately 3,500 units reduces in
approximately 3,500 units reduces in the previous year. This has not onlythe previous year. This has not only impacted their revenue and profit adversely but has
impacted their revenue and profit adversely but has also enabled thealso enabled the company to balance the ca
company to balance the cash flow of sh flow of company effectivelycompany effectively.. Tractors form an integral part of far
Tractors form an integral part of farm mechanization and have am mechanization and have a crucial role to play
crucial role to play in increasing agriculture productivityin increasing agriculture productivity. In India, . In India, 90%90% of the tractors are
of the tractors are financed by banks- credit at concessional rates.financed by banks- credit at concessional rates. A
Availability of credit therefore vailability of credit therefore is the most is the most crucial factor, impactingcrucial factor, impacting tractor demand. Increased use of
tractor demand. Increased use of irrigation facilities, shift towards multi-irrigation facilities, shift towards multi-cropping, consolidation of lands holdings, promotion of
cropping, consolidation of lands holdings, promotion of cooperatives andcooperatives and higher investment in agriculture also contributes to higher tractor
higher investment in agriculture also contributes to higher tractor demand.
Future of Tractor industry
Future of Tractor industry
The tractor industry in India has
The tractor industry in India has been on a growth trajectory sincebeen on a growth trajectory since the second
the second half half of of 2003-04, 2003-04, after going after going through a through a minimum variatiominimum variation for n for consecutive years. The key factors driving this growth are increasing
consecutive years. The key factors driving this growth are increasing farm incomes, aggressive financing resulting in easy availability of farm incomes, aggressive financing resulting in easy availability of low-cost credit, sharp inventory correction and strong export growth.
cost credit, sharp inventory correction and strong export growth. The demand in tractor industry is expected to
The demand in tractor industry is expected to grow mainly due togrow mainly due to the agricultural sector, with the expected increase
the agricultural sector, with the expected increase in agriculturalin agricultural production.
production. Also, the shift Also, the shift in trend for in trend for demand towards higher HP tractorsdemand towards higher HP tractors is expected to continue. This will be further strengthened by the launch of is expected to continue. This will be further strengthened by the launch of several new models. In the next 2-3
several new models. In the next 2-3 year, demand for tractors is expectedyear, demand for tractors is expected to increase significantly in the
to increase significantly in the eastern states, where eastern states, where traditionallytraditionally, tractor , tractor usage has been
usage has been lowlow. Exports are . Exports are expected to increase significantly asexpected to increase significantly as several Indian players are targeting the “hobby farming” segment in the several Indian players are targeting the “hobby farming” segment in the U.S, which is
U.S, which is considerably large. Aconsiderably large. Also, tractors of lso, tractors of most Indianmost Indian manufacturers comply with the emission standards accepted in the manufacturers comply with the emission standards accepted in the U.S.U.S.
Most exports are likely to be through overseas
Most exports are likely to be through overseas partnerships or jointpartnerships or joint ventures. McKinley has also forecasted tractor population requirements ventures. McKinley has also forecasted tractor population requirements of 75 lacs over the
of 75 lacs over the next 18 years vs. current population of 26 next 18 years vs. current population of 26 lacs. Thelacs. The extension of the 150 per cent deduction on R&D
extension of the 150 per cent deduction on R&D expenditure up to marchexpenditure up to march 31, 2009, in the Budget 2008-09 will also benefit the industry in ter
31, 2009, in the Budget 2008-09 will also benefit the industry in ter ms of ms of new product development besides increase in the area under irrigation new product development besides increase in the area under irrigation under the Bahrat Nirman Project and
under the Bahrat Nirman Project and the micro irrigation scheme.the micro irrigation scheme.
MARKET SHARE
MARKET SHARE
OF TRACT
OF TRACT
OR
OR
INDUSTRY
INDUSTRY
For the year 2007-08 For the year 2007-08
13.65% 13.65% 28.17% 28.17% 8.00% 8.00% 15.20% 15.20% 1.36% 1.36% 8.82% 8.82% 1.37% 1.37% 8.14% 8.14% 6.63% 6.63% 1.30% 1.30% 7.26% 7.26%
ESCORTS
ESCORTS
MAHINDRA
MAHINDRA
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MAHINDRA
MAHINDRA
PTL
PTL
TAFE
TAFE
HMT
HMT
SONALIKA
SONALIKA
FML
FML
TRACTOR INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
TRACTOR INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
C COOMMPPAANNYY 22000055--0066 22000066--0077 22000077--0088 ESCORT ESCORT FARMTRAC FARMTRAC 11138 11138 18287 18287 23200 23200 32800 32800 20950 20950 26900 26900 T TOOTTAALL((EESSCCOORRT T + + 2299442255 5566000000 4477885500
FARMTRAC) FARMTRAC) MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA MAHINDRA PTL PTL TAFE TAFE EICHER EICHER HMT HMT SONALIKA SONALIKA BTL(FML) BTL(FML) L & T L & T
FORD NEW HOLLAND FORD NEW HOLLAND
85028 85028 31396 31396 7900 7900 32017 32017 4464 4464 19951 19951 13214 13214 8450 8450 102500 102500 30010 30010 52400 52400 27700 27700 6500 6500 36200 36200 5050 5050 19720 19720 19400 19400 7195 7195 98700 98700 28040 28040 53400 53400 25450 25450 4770 4770 30920 30920 4820 4820 28530 28530 23250 23250 4520 4520 T TOOTTAAL L IINNDDUUSSTTRRYY 330022443355 336622667755 335500330000
COMPANY’S
COMPANY’S
PROFILE
PROFILE
ESCOR
ESCOR
TS
TS
SYMBOL
SYMBOL
The Escorts symbol means more than a seen by eye. It has been prepared The Escorts symbol means more than a seen by eye. It has been prepared with certain objective in mind and is symbol in
with certain objective in mind and is symbol in more than one way.more than one way. The philosophy behind Escorts and the ‘
The philosophy behind Escorts and the ‘ e’e’ in the Escorts is “enterprise”.in the Escorts is “enterprise”. The hexagon is a symbol of
The hexagon is a symbol of productivityproductivity. Precision when interposed as a. Precision when interposed as a nut. It symbolizes
super imposed on the hexagon represent the workers
super imposed on the hexagon represent the workers and the people of and the people of Escorts. This forms the letter ‘E’ the first of Escorts
Escorts. This forms the letter ‘E’ the first of Escorts a company even of a company even of more changing unveiling the future
more changing unveiling the future
MISSION
MISSION
For an Enterprise business mission
For an Enterprise business mission embodies of its endeavor, whichembodies of its endeavor, which acts as a guiding light for
acts as a guiding light for continuous development & growth.continuous development & growth. Mission of
Mission of ESCORTSESCORTS is:is:
Engineering Changes through core competency for greater synergy Engineering Changes through core competency for greater synergy reinforcing bonds with customers & establishing powerful symbiotic reinforcing bonds with customers & establishing powerful symbiotic
relationship with international allies, preparing global market. The relationship with international allies, preparing global market. The company wants to make a lasting difference to its
company wants to make a lasting difference to its shareholders, itsshareholders, its customers, its business associates, its employee and
customers, its business associates, its employee and the country as athe country as a whole. The company also gives better quality and better technology to whole. The company also gives better quality and better technology to customer and treats every customer as
customer and treats every customer as “special” to build respect for, and“special” to build respect for, and loyalty to, Escorts.
loyalty to, Escorts.
QUALITY POLICY
QUALITY POLICY
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We shall strive to e shall strive to continuously improve to meet the continuously improve to meet the ever – risingever – rising expectation of our customers at the lower cost.
expectation of our customers at the lower cost. Each one of us Each one of us must fulfillmust fulfill the need of our customer, both internal and external with the highest
the need of our customer, both internal and external with the highest degree of commitment thereby creating a quality organization geared to degree of commitment thereby creating a quality organization geared to
ensure total customer satisfaction and the sustained health and prosperity ensure total customer satisfaction and the sustained health and prosperity of our business.
of our business.
Customer Orientation:
Customer Orientation: TTo fulfill the o fulfill the requirement of our requirement of our internal andinternal and external customer.
external customer.
Process
Process OrientatioOrientation:n: TTo optimize o optimize and harmonize interrelated procesand harmonize interrelated processs rather than individual function.
rather than individual function.
Preventive Behavior:
Preventive Behavior: To prevent the mistake to happen.To prevent the mistake to happen.
BACKGROUND AND BUSINESS
BACKGROUND AND BUSINESS
The Escorts Group, with Escorts Limited as
The Escorts Group, with Escorts Limited as its flagship companyits flagship company, is, is among India’s leadin
among India’s leading corporations operating in the diverse field of g corporations operating in the diverse field of agriagri machinery
machinery, construction & , construction & material handling equipment, automotive material handling equipment, automotive && railway ancillaries information technology and financial services.
group has 15 modern manufacturing facilities &
group has 15 modern manufacturing facilities & an extensive marketingan extensive marketing network spread across the country. The genesis of Escorts goes back to network spread across the country. The genesis of Escorts goes back to 1944 when two brothers, Mr. H.P. Nanda and Mr. Yudi Nanda, launched a 1944 when two brothers, Mr. H.P. Nanda and Mr. Yudi Nanda, launched a small agency house, Escorts Agents Ltd., in
small agency house, Escorts Agents Ltd., in Lahore. The company’sLahore. The company’s principal activities were trading and representing leading overseas principal activities were trading and representing leading overseas
manufacturers for the sale of their products in India. One of its manufacturers for the sale of their products in India. One of its dealerships was for the “Massey Ferguson” brand of
dealerships was for the “Massey Ferguson” brand of tractors.tractors. In December 1959, Escorts agents ltd. was
In December 1959, Escorts agents ltd. was converted into a publicconverted into a public limited company and was renamed as Escorts Limited (EL). In January limited company and was renamed as Escorts Limited (EL). In January 1960, EL decided to set up manufacturing facilities for making tractors in 1960, EL decided to set up manufacturing facilities for making tractors in India under the “Escorts” brand name
India under the “Escorts” brand name in the 25-40 Horsepower in the 25-40 Horsepower categories. EL promoted Escorts Tractors Limited in 1969
categories. EL promoted Escorts Tractors Limited in 1969 as jointas joint venture with Ford Motor Company of USA for the manufacturing of venture with Ford Motor Company of USA for the manufacturing of ‘Ford’ series of tractors. The tractors manufactured were in the 45-50 HP ‘Ford’ series of tractors. The tractors manufactured were in the 45-50 HP range and ETL became the market leader in this s
range and ETL became the market leader in this segment with a share of egment with a share of above 50%. Consequent to FMC’s disposal of tractors operations to Ford above 50%. Consequent to FMC’s disposal of tractors operations to Ford New Holland, USA, Ford new holland acquired the shares of
New Holland, USA, Ford new holland acquired the shares of FMC inFMC in ETL. Following an agreement in 1995 to end
ETL. Following an agreement in 1995 to end the joint venturethe joint venture association, EL
association, EL acquired the entire stacquired the entire stake of ake of ford new holland in ford new holland in AugustAugust 1995, making escorts tractors ltd. a subsidiary of
1995, making escorts tractors ltd. a subsidiary of Escorts Ltd.Escorts Ltd. Over the years, Escorts has
Over the years, Escorts has sured ahead and evolved into one of sured ahead and evolved into one of India’
India’s largest conglomerates. Till 1993-94, all s largest conglomerates. Till 1993-94, all these activities were these activities were beingbeing carried out in various divisions of EL.
carried out in various divisions of EL. EL undertook a major restructuringEL undertook a major restructuring exercise between 94-98 spinning off the divisions into separate
exercise between 94-98 spinning off the divisions into separate companies.
companies.
The restructuring exercise-comprised consolidation of the The restructuring exercise-comprised consolidation of the agri-machinery business by merger
divisions into separate companies. Biwheeler division was spun off to divisions into separate companies. Biwheeler division was spun off to Escorts Y
Escorts Yamaha Motors amaha Motors Ltd., construction equipment division Ltd., construction equipment division to Escortsto Escorts construction equipment Ltd., telecommunication equipment division to construction equipment Ltd., telecommunication equipment division to Escorts communication Ltd., EL booked gains of Rs. 2091 million over Escorts communication Ltd., EL booked gains of Rs. 2091 million over the four year period 1994-95 to 1997-98 though the sale
the four year period 1994-95 to 1997-98 though the sale of these the saleof these the sale of these divisions.
of these divisions.
The main products of Escorts
The main products of Escorts group currently comprise of agri-group currently comprise of agri-machinery
machinery, information , information technologytechnology, health , health care, financial care, financial services,services, railway components, auto components, construction and material railway components, auto components, construction and material handling equipment.
handling equipment.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Managing Director &Chairman
Managing Director &Chairman Mr. Rajan NandaMr. Rajan Nanda
Joint Managing Directors
Directors
Directors Dr. M.G.K. MenonDr. M.G.K. Menon
Dr. S.A. Dave Dr. S.A. Dave Dr. P Dr. P.S. P.S. Pritamritam Mr. S.C. Bhargava Mr. S.C. Bhargava Sr
Sr.Vice Pres.Vice President- ident-Law &
Law & Company SecretaryCompany Secretary Mr. G.B. Mathur Mr. G.B. Mathur
Exec. Vice President & Exec. Vice President &
Group Chief Financial Officer
Group Chief Financial Officer Mr. R.K.BudhirajaMr. R.K.Budhiraja
OUTLINE ORANISATION – ESCORTS GROUP OUTLINE ORANISATION – ESCORTS GROUP
Chairman & Managing Director – Sh. Rajan Nanda Chairman & Managing Director – Sh. Rajan Nanda
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SUBSIDERIES
SUBSIDERIES
Escorts Asset Management Ltd. Escorts Asset Management Ltd. Escorts Automotive Ltd.
Escorts Automotive Ltd. Escorts Class Ltd.
Escorts Class Ltd.
Escorts Construction Equipment Ltd. Escorts Construction Equipment Ltd.
Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre Ltd Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre Ltd Escorts Hospital and Research Centre Ltd.
Escorts Hospital and Research Centre Ltd. Escorts Securities Ltd.
Escorts Securities Ltd. Escorts
Escorts TTelecommunication Ltd.elecommunication Ltd. Esconet Services ltd.
Esconet Services ltd.
Cellnext Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Cellnext Solutions Pvt. Ltd. I Serv India Solutions Pvt. Ltd. I Serv India Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Escosoft Technologi
Escosoft Technologies es Ltd.Ltd. Escosoft Techn
Escosoft Technologies (USA) ologies (USA) Ltd.Ltd. Escosoft Te
Escosoft Technologies (UK) Pvt. chnologies (UK) Pvt. Ltd.Ltd. Escosoft Singapore Pvt. Ltd.
Escosoft Singapore Pvt. Ltd. E-Soft (Mauritius) Holdings Ltd. E-Soft (Mauritius) Holdings Ltd. Escotel Mobile Communication Ltd. Escotel Mobile Communication Ltd. Escotel Telecommunication Ltd. Escotel Telecommunication Ltd. Escorts Agrimachiner Escorts Agrimachiner
BANKERS
BANKERS
IDBI BANK. IDBI BANK. ABN AMROABN AMRO BANK BANK N.VN.V.. BANK OF BARODA. BANK OF BARODA. CITIBANK, N.A. CITIBANK, N.A.
DEUTSCHE BANK AG. DEUTSCHE BANK AG.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED. HDFC BANK LIMITED.
HDFC BANK LIMITED.
PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK. PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK. STA
STATE BANTE BANK OF K OF INDIA.INDIA. STA
STATE TE BANK BANK OF TOF TRARAVVANCOANCORE.RE.
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MACHINERY
MACHINERY
GROUP
GROUP
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Having pioneered farm mechanization in
Having pioneered farm mechanization in the countrythe country, Escorts has, Escorts has played a pivotal role in the agricultural growth of
played a pivotal role in the agricultural growth of India for over fiveIndia for over five decades. One of the leading tractor manufacturers of
decades. One of the leading tractor manufacturers of the countrythe country, Escorts, Escorts produces tractors in the 27-75 HP range and has already sold over
produces tractors in the 27-75 HP range and has already sold over 6 lakh6 lakh tractors. Escorts AGRI MACHINERY GROUP (AM
tractors. Escorts AGRI MACHINERY GROUP (AMG) was G) was set up set up inin 1960 and they rolled out their batch of
name of Escorts. Tod
name of Escorts. Today its tractors are may its tractors are marketed under three brandarketed under three brand names, viz. Escort, Powertrac and Farmtrac.
names, viz. Escort, Powertrac and Farmtrac.
Escorts Brand
Escorts Brand of tractors is symbolic of of tractors is symbolic of reliability and enjoys thereliability and enjoys the confidence of the farming community for
confidence of the farming community for the last 40 years.the last 40 years. Powertrac Brand
Powertrac Brand of tractors is the most of tractors is the most fuel-efficient tractor in their fuel-efficient tractor in their respective categories that offer excellent value for money and have respective categories that offer excellent value for money and have helped the farmer improve their
helped the farmer improve their quality of life.quality of life. Farmtrac Brand
Farmtrac Brand is the most powerful premium range of tractors thatis the most powerful premium range of tractors that give maximum productivity to the farmers.
give maximum productivity to the farmers.
Spanning these three brands, the company has a
Spanning these three brands, the company has a full range of full range of tractors to cater to the do
tractors to cater to the domestic as well as overseas markets. Themestic as well as overseas markets. The company is dev
company is developing state-of-the-art eloping state-of-the-art highly highly fuel efficient efuel efficient engines withngines with the assistance of
the assistance of AVL of AustraliaAVL of Australia and have also entered into a Jointand have also entered into a Joint venture with
venture with CARRARO CARRARO SPSPAA of Italyof Italy for the manufacturing of for the manufacturing of transmission and axles.
transmission and axles. T
To sustain the present momentum and o sustain the present momentum and to realize the future goals,to realize the future goals, Escorts has invested Rs. 60
Escorts has invested Rs. 60 crore towards strengthening new product.crore towards strengthening new product. Development programs and enhancement of R&D capabilities.
Development programs and enhancement of R&D capabilities. Additionally
Additionally, Rs.400 crore , Rs.400 crore has been invested towards has been invested towards modernization of modernization of its manufacturing facilities bringing them
its manufacturing facilities bringing them to international standards. Theto international standards. The company has one of the most
company has one of the most comprehensive distribution networkscomprehensive distribution networks comprising of over 500 dealership / outlets and
comprising of over 500 dealership / outlets and 30 area offices spread30 area offices spread across the country
across the country. It has a . It has a manufacturing capacity of 75000 tractors per manufacturing capacity of 75000 tractors per annum. Escorts Agri Machinery Group is looking at
annum. Escorts Agri Machinery Group is looking at forward andforward and backward integration through genetic engineering.
In line to their vision for
In line to their vision for becoming a major player in sub 100 HPbecoming a major player in sub 100 HP segment by 2011 in the global markets, they have increased their reach segment by 2011 in the global markets, they have increased their reach from a major regional player to major global markets, which stretch from from a major regional player to major global markets, which stretch from North America to
North America to Australia covering all the continents. Australia covering all the continents. Despite the strictDespite the strict competition by other major tractor manufactures they have been
competition by other major tractor manufactures they have been able toable to gain constant volumes in the global market. Their target for this year gain constant volumes in the global market. Their target for this year is tois to export 25% volumes of their total production volumes.
export 25% volumes of their total production volumes. T
To consolidate its presence o consolidate its presence in the overseas in the overseas markets, the companymarkets, the company has ventures in the USA and Europe (Poland). It has recently acquired a has ventures in the USA and Europe (Poland). It has recently acquired a majority stake in Long Agribusiness LLC, a
majority stake in Long Agribusiness LLC, a tractor distributing companytractor distributing company in USA and Poland Escort Spolka Z.O.O.,
in USA and Poland Escort Spolka Z.O.O., Poland. Besides the USA andPoland. Besides the USA and Poland, Escorts ha
Poland, Escorts has strong s strong presence in Turkeypresence in Turkey, Australia, Bangladesh, Sri, Australia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa etc. though
Lanka, Nepal, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa etc. though its dealersits dealers network in these countries. Escorts have very ambitious plans
network in these countries. Escorts have very ambitious plans to expandto expand the network in other potential countries in the coming year. By the end of the network in other potential countries in the coming year. By the end of next year, the company hopes to be largest exporter of tractors in the
next year, the company hopes to be largest exporter of tractors in the Indian tractor
Indian tractor industryindustry..
AGRI M
AGRI M
ACHINERY GROUP
ACHINERY GROUP
CONTRIBUTION
AMG contribution is Almost Half of the Total Revenues of Escort Group. AMG contribution is Almost Half of the Total Revenues of Escort Group.
MODERNIZATION OF
MODERNIZATION OF
AGRI MACHINERY GROUP
AGRI MACHINERY GROUP
Escorts Agri Machinery Group (AMG) has
Escorts Agri Machinery Group (AMG) has invested over invested over USUS $7.5
$7.5 million in state omillion in state of the Art & Research f the Art & Research and Development Center.and Development Center.
56%
56%
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23%
AMG
AMG
Auto Ancilliary
Auto Ancilliary
Parts
Parts
Railway
Railway
Equipments
Equipments
Construction
Construction
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Virtual prototypes of components and irtual prototypes of components and aggregate assemblies are made aggregate assemblies are made andand assembled on
assembled on computer workstations using computer workstations using 3D technology3D technology. Their . Their
performance is checked on computers using simulation techniques thus performance is checked on computers using simulation techniques thus
saving a lot of time
saving a lot of time for the end-user as well for the end-user as well as lowering developmentas lowering development costs. The R&D center uses advanced 3D modeling, analysis and costs. The R&D center uses advanced 3D modeling, analysis and simulation software for engines, transmission and vehicles. Physical simulation software for engines, transmission and vehicles. Physical prototypes are then extensively tested for performance, durability and prototypes are then extensively tested for performance, durability and
reliability
reliability. Facilities . Facilities include a high include a high –technology engine laboratory–technology engine laboratory featuring fully computerized test-beds with on line control, data featuring fully computerized test-beds with on line control, data collection, and analysis.
collection, and analysis.
PRODUCTS
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COMPANY’S FUTURE
COMPANY’S FUTURE
The growing domestic demand for food gains and
The growing domestic demand for food gains and agri productsagri products promises a very
promises a very good future for good future for company’company’s business. With exemption of s business. With exemption of excise duty on tractors and growing importance of
excise duty on tractors and growing importance of agriculture sector inagriculture sector in the growth of Indian economy India can
the growth of Indian economy India can become a major exporter of agribecome a major exporter of agri products and inc
products and increased demand botreased demand both domestic and h domestic and export export will call for will call for increased yields. Tractors population today is concentrated in 10% of increased yields. Tractors population today is concentrated in 10% of villages and even today 70% of the villages do not
villages and even today 70% of the villages do not have tractor .Crisilhave tractor .Crisil infa has estimated an
infa has estimated an annual demand 3.0 lacks to 3.20 annual demand 3.0 lacks to 3.20 lakhs of tractorslakhs of tractors by 2007-08 vs. 2.4 lakhs in 2006-07
by 2007-08 vs. 2.4 lakhs in 2006-07. All these show great potential for . All these show great potential for growth in the industry and thus in the co
CASH
CASH
MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Cash is the important current asset
Cash is the important current asset for the operation of the business.for the operation of the business. Cash is a medium
Cash is a medium of exchange to purchase the goods and services and of exchange to purchase the goods and services and toto discharge the liabilities. Cash is the basic input needed to keep the
discharge the liabilities. Cash is the basic input needed to keep the business running on a continuous basis; it is also
business running on a continuous basis; it is also the ultimate outputthe ultimate output expected to be realized by selling the service or
expected to be realized by selling the service or product manufactured byproduct manufactured by the firm. The firm s
the firm. The firm should keep sufficient cash, neither more nor less.hould keep sufficient cash, neither more nor less. Cash shortage will disrupt
Cash shortage will disrupt the firm’s manufacturing operations whilethe firm’s manufacturing operations while excessive cash will si
excessive cash will simply remain idle, without contributing anythingmply remain idle, without contributing anything towards the firm’s profitability
towards the firm’s profitability. Thus a . Thus a major function of major function of the financialthe financial manager is to maintain a
manager is to maintain a sound cash position.sound cash position. Cash is the money which a f
Cash is the money which a firm can disburse immediately withoutirm can disburse immediately without any restriction. The term cash includes coins, currency and cheques any restriction. The term cash includes coins, currency and cheques heldheld by the firm, and balances in
by the firm, and balances in its bank accounts. Sometimes near cashits bank accounts. Sometimes near cash terms, such as marketable securities or bank time deposits, are also terms, such as marketable securities or bank time deposits, are also included in cash. The basic characteristic of near cash
included in cash. The basic characteristic of near cash asset is that theyasset is that they can readily be converted into cash. Generally, when a firm has excess can readily be converted into cash. Generally, when a firm has excess
cash, it invests it in marketable s
cash, it invests it in marketable securities. This kind of investmentecurities. This kind of investment contributes some profit to the firm.
contributes some profit to the firm.
CASH
CASH
FLOW
FLOW
MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
Cash flow management is a process
Cash flow management is a process of monitoring, analyzing, andof monitoring, analyzing, and adjusting one’
adjusting one’s business cash flows. s business cash flows. The most important aspect of cashThe most important aspect of cash flow management is avoiding extended cash shortages, caused by having flow management is avoiding extended cash shortages, caused by having too great a gap between cash inflows
too great a gap between cash inflows and outflows. Therefore, oneand outflows. Therefore, one needs to perform a
needs to perform a cash flow analysiscash flow analysis on a regular basis, and use cashon a regular basis, and use cash flow forecasting so that one can take
flow forecasting so that one can take the steps necessary to head off cashthe steps necessary to head off cash flow problems.
flow problems.
Cash management involves the e
Cash management involves the efficient collection, disbursement andfficient collection, disbursement and temporary investment of cash. The treasurer department of
temporary investment of cash. The treasurer department of a company isa company is usually responsible for the
usually responsible for the firm’s cash management system. A firm’s cash management system. A cashcash budget, instrumental i
budget, instrumental in the process, tell us n the process, tell us how much cash we lihow much cash we likely tokely to have it, and for how long.
have it, and for how long.
In cash flow management I
In cash flow management I studied many statements like asstudied many statements like as follows:
Cash flow Statement Cash flow Statement Cash Budget
Cash Budget
CASH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
CASH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Wit
With timely information reporting a firh timely information reporting a firm can generate significantm can generate significant income by properly managing collections, disbursement cash balance and income by properly managing collections, disbursement cash balance and cash equivalents investment,
cash equivalents investment,
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MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
Cash management assumes more important than other current
Cash management assumes more important than other current assetsassets because cash is the most
because cash is the most significant and the least productive asset that asignificant and the least productive asset that a firm holds. It is
firm holds. It is significant because it is used to pay the firsignificant because it is used to pay the firms obligations.ms obligations. However cash is unproductive. Unlike fixed assets or inventories, it does However cash is unproductive. Unlike fixed assets or inventories, it does not produce goods for sale. Therefore, the aim
not produce goods for sale. Therefore, the aim of cash management is toof cash management is to maintain adequate control over cash position to keep the firm
maintain adequate control over cash position to keep the firm sufficientlysufficiently liquid and to excess
liquid and to excess cash in some cash in some profitable wayprofitable way.. Cash management is also important because it is
Cash management is also important because it is difficult to predictdifficult to predict cash flow accurately
cash flow accurately, particularly the inflows and there is , particularly the inflows and there is no perfectno perfect coincidence between the inflows or outflows of cash. During some coincidence between the inflows or outflows of cash. During some periods, cash outflows will exceed cash inflows, because payments for periods, cash outflows will exceed cash inflows, because payments for
taxes, dividends, or seasonal
taxes, dividends, or seasonal inventory build up. At other times, cashinventory build up. At other times, cash inflows will be more than cash
inflows will be more than cash payments because there will be large cashpayments because there will be large cash sales and debtors may be realized in
sales and debtors may be realized in large sums promptlylarge sums promptly..
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Control Through Information Report
Control Through Information Report
Cash management is significant because cash constitutes the Cash management is significant because cash constitutes the smallest portion of
smallest portion of the total the total current assets, yet mancurrent assets, yet management’agement’ss considerable time is devoted in managing it.
considerable time is devoted in managing it.
CASH
CASH
MANAGEMENT STRA
MANAGEMENT STRA
TEGIES
TEGIES
The firm should develop appropriate strategies for
The firm should develop appropriate strategies for cash management.cash management. The firm should evolve strategies regarding the following four
The firm should evolve strategies regarding the following four facets of facets of cash management:
cash management:
Cash planning
Cash planning cash inflow and outflow should be planned to projectcash inflow and outflow should be planned to project cash surplus or deficit for
cash surplus or deficit for each period for each period of the each period for each period of the planningplanning period. Cash budget should be prepared for this
period. Cash budget should be prepared for this purpose.purpose.
Managing the cash flows
Managing the cash flows the flow of cash should be the flow of cash should be properly managed.properly managed. The cash inflows should be accelerated while, as
The cash inflows should be accelerated while, as far as possible, the cashfar as possible, the cash outflows should be decelerated.
outflows should be decelerated.
Optimum cash level
Optimum cash level the firms should decide about the appropriatethe firms should decide about the appropriate level of cash balances. The cost of
deficiency should be matched to determine the optimum level of deficiency should be matched to determine the optimum level of cashcash balances.
balances.
Investing surplus cash
Investing surplus cash the surplus cash balances should be properlythe surplus cash balances should be properly invested to earn profits. The firm s
invested to earn profits. The firm should decide about the division of suchhould decide about the division of such cash balance between short-term investment opportunities such as bank cash balance between short-term investment opportunities such as bank deposits, marketable securities, or
deposits, marketable securities, or inter- corporate lending.inter- corporate lending.
CASH OUTFLOW
CASH OUTFLOW
For cash management, the control of
For cash management, the control of cash outflows, which iscash outflows, which is directly related to organizational arrangements for
directly related to organizational arrangements for budget execution, canbudget execution, can pose more difficulties than the control of cash
pose more difficulties than the control of cash inflows. Howeverinflows. However, issues, issues related to cash management should not be confused with iss
related to cash management should not be confused with issues related toues related to the distribution of responsibilities for accounting control and
the distribution of responsibilities for accounting control and administration of the payment system. The major purpose of
administration of the payment system. The major purpose of controllingcontrolling cash outflows is to ensure that there
cash outflows is to ensure that there will be enough cash until the datewill be enough cash until the date payments are due and to minimize
payments are due and to minimize the costs of transactions, whilethe costs of transactions, while keeping cash outflows compatible with cash inflows and fiscal keeping cash outflows compatible with cash inflows and fiscal constraints. The first condition for ensuring that cash outflows fit
constraints. The first condition for ensuring that cash outflows fit fiscalfiscal constraints is good budget preparation and
constraints is good budget preparation and budget implementationbudget implementation covering both cash and
covering both cash and obligations. Howeverobligations. However, during budget, during budget
implementation, cash outflows must also be regulated through cash plans implementation, cash outflows must also be regulated through cash plans to smooth cash outflows.
CASH INFLOW
CASH INFLOW
It is necessary to minimize
It is necessary to minimize the interval between the time when cashthe interval between the time when cash is received and the time it
is received and the time it is available for carrying out expenditureis available for carrying out expenditure programs. Collected revenues need to be processed promptly and made programs. Collected revenues need to be processed promptly and made available for use. When tax collection is done by the tax administration available for use. When tax collection is done by the tax administration offices (or by Treasury offices) the
offices (or by Treasury offices) the administrative organizatioadministrative organization of n of thesethese offices may have to be reviewed and their
offices may have to be reviewed and their equipment modernized.equipment modernized. Commercial banks by virtue of the
Commercial banks by virtue of the banking sector infrastructure are oftenbanking sector infrastructure are often able to collect revenues more efficiently than tax offices, which should able to collect revenues more efficiently than tax offices, which should therefore focus instead on tracking taxpayers. When revenues are
therefore focus instead on tracking taxpayers. When revenues are collected by commercial banks, arrangements must be defined to
collected by commercial banks, arrangements must be defined to foster foster competition and ensure prompt transfer of collected revenues to
competition and ensure prompt transfer of collected revenues to government accounts. Systems of bank remuneration through float, government accounts. Systems of bank remuneration through float, which consists of authorizing the banks to keep the revenues
which consists of authorizing the banks to keep the revenues collected for collected for a few days, present inconveniences. Stringent rules to ensure
a few days, present inconveniences. Stringent rules to ensure promptprompt transfers must be established. Moreover, bank remuneration through fees transfers must be established. Moreover, bank remuneration through fees
is more transparent
is more transparent and promotes competitive bidding. An appropriateand promotes competitive bidding. An appropriate system of penalties for taxpayers
system of penalties for taxpayers is also an important element in avoidingis also an important element in avoiding delays in revenue collection.
delays in revenue collection.
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
Meaning: Meaning: IT IS a
IT IS a summary of firm’s cash receipts and cash payments duringsummary of firm’s cash receipts and cash payments during period of time
period of time..
The purpose of cash f
The purpose of cash flow statement is to report a flow statement is to report a firm’s cashirm’s cash inflow and outflows, during a period of time,
inflow and outflows, during a period of time, segregated in to threesegregated in to three categories:
categories: operating, investing andoperating, investing and financing activities.financing activities. The statement of cash f
The statement of cash flow explains changes in cash and cashlow explains changes in cash and cash equivalent such as treasure bill and the activities that increase
equivalent such as treasure bill and the activities that increase andand decrease cash. The cash flow statement may
decrease cash. The cash flow statement may be presented using either abe presented using either a “direct method” (Which is
“direct method” (Which is encouraged by financial accounting standardsencouraged by financial accounting standards board) or an “Indirect Method” (which is
board) or an “Indirect Method” (which is likely to be the methodlikely to be the method followed by good majority of firms). The
followed by good majority of firms). The only difference between theonly difference between the direct and indirect method of presentation concern the reporting of direct and indirect method of presentation concern the reporting of operating activities; the investing and financing activities
be identical under either method. Under the direct method, operating cash be identical under either method. Under the direct method, operating cash
flow reported directly by major classes of operating cash receipts (from flow reported directly by major classes of operating cash receipts (from customers) and payment
customers) and payment (to suppliers and e(to suppliers and employees). A mployees). A separate indirectseparate indirect reconciliation of Net income to net cash flow
reconciliation of Net income to net cash flow from operating activitiesfrom operating activities must be provided. The reconciliation starts with reported net income and must be provided. The reconciliation starts with reported net income and adjusts this figure for non-cash income
adjusts this figure for non-cash income statement items and relatedstatement items and related changes in balance sheet items to determine cash
changes in balance sheet items to determine cash provides by operatingprovides by operating activities.
activities.
Cash flow statement has three activities like as
Cash flow statement has three activities like as follow:follow:
Operating Activities
Operating Activities:- Shows impact of transactions not defined :- Shows impact of transactions not defined asas investigation or financing activities. These cash flows are generally the investigation or financing activities. These cash flows are generally the cash effects or transaction that enter into the
cash effects or transaction that enter into the determination of net income.determination of net income. Thus, we see items that not all statement users might think of as
Thus, we see items that not all statement users might think of as ‘operating’
‘operating’ flows-items such as flows-items such as dividends and interest received, as dividends and interest received, as well aswell as interest paid.
interest paid.
Investing Activities
Investing Activities:- :- Shows impact Shows impact of buying of buying and selling and selling fixed assetsfixed assets or equity securities of other entities.
or equity securities of other entities.
Financing Activities
Financing Activities:- Shows impact of :- Shows impact of all cash transactions withall cash transactions with
shareholders and the borrowing and repaying transactions with lenders. shareholders and the borrowing and repaying transactions with lenders.
IMPORTANCE
IMPORTANCE
The effects of cash and The effects of cash and non-cash investing and financingnon-cash investing and financing transaction.
transaction.
A manager can assess the reason for differences between netA manager can assess the reason for differences between net income and net cash flow fr
income and net cash flow from operating activities.om operating activities.
It is also helpful for a company to generate future net cash inflowsIt is also helpful for a company to generate future net cash inflows from operations to pay debts, interest
from operations to pay debts, interest and dividends.and dividends.
It gives indication to a It gives indication to a company’company’s need for s need for external financing.external financing.
A cash flow statement is straightforward and easy toA cash flow statement is straightforward and easy to Understand.
Understand.
It gives a strong indication of how viable the company will be over It gives a strong indication of how viable the company will be over time.
The extent of success or The extent of success or failure of cash planning can be failure of cash planning can be known byknown by comparing the actual cash statement with the budgeted cash flow comparing the actual cash statement with the budgeted cash flow statement and remedial measures can be
statement and remedial measures can be taken.taken.
It discloses the volume and the It discloses the volume and the speed at which cash flows inspeed at which cash flows in different segments of the business
different segments of the business
DAILY CASH FLOW REPORT
DAILY CASH FLOW REPORT
The Daily Cash Flow report is
The Daily Cash Flow report is prepared with an objective to keepprepared with an objective to keep incessant check on the cash flows of
incessant check on the cash flows of the firm, which includes both inflowthe firm, which includes both inflow and outflow cash. The cash flows are planned to project cash
and outflow cash. The cash flows are planned to project cash surplus or surplus or deficit for each period i.e daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual & annual deficit for each period i.e daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual & annual basis. The framework of report highlights all the effects, which lead
basis. The framework of report highlights all the effects, which lead toto cash surplus or deficit. It
cash surplus or deficit. It is a measure, which calculates the details of is a measure, which calculates the details of daily transaction in terms of sale
daily transaction in terms of sale and purchase, which further includes theand purchase, which further includes the means through which they take place.
means through which they take place.
At Escorts-AMG, the daily cash flow report is
At Escorts-AMG, the daily cash flow report is designed in a formatdesigned in a format suiting their requirements .The sales of tractors is their primary goal
suiting their requirements .The sales of tractors is their primary goal which includes exports as well. The bills are presented for
which includes exports as well. The bills are presented for desireddesired collection from various channels i.e dealers, stockiest, distributors collection from various channels i.e dealers, stockiest, distributors through which the tractors are supplied in the market.
they also deal in engines, backend, implements which are included in the they also deal in engines, backend, implements which are included in the category of other receipts. The receipts are other than
category of other receipts. The receipts are other than collections as theycollections as they aren’t generated through sales. Next come the payments, which are made aren’t generated through sales. Next come the payments, which are made in discharge of financial obligation towards various suppliers, bank
in discharge of financial obligation towards various suppliers, bank payments, excise duty, salary & wages etc.
payments, excise duty, salary & wages etc.
Through the various collections, receipts and payment, we are now Through the various collections, receipts and payment, we are now in a position to derive the surplus
in a position to derive the surplus or deficit which is the result of or deficit which is the result of aboveabove transactions. The surplus balance shows that the collections & receipts transactions. The surplus balance shows that the collections & receipts are more than payments and
are more than payments and vice-a-versa in case of deficit. Thoughvice-a-versa in case of deficit. Though surplus is an indicator of
surplus is an indicator of sound financial position and deficits the other sound financial position and deficits the other way round, but excess surplus is
way round, but excess surplus is also not considered healthy which hasalso not considered healthy which has reasons to it like inventory pile up and
reasons to it like inventory pile up and so on.so on. The last component of the cash flow
The last component of the cash flow report is the outstandingreport is the outstanding debtors, which is calculated by subtracting billing & collection from debtors, which is calculated by subtracting billing & collection from opening o/s of debtors in domestic, export and other categories. This opening o/s of debtors in domestic, export and other categories. This wayway the day to day cash transactions are
the day to day cash transactions are maintained through the cash flowmaintained through the cash flow report which leads to
report which leads to proper functioning of proper functioning of an organization’an organization’s resourcess resources both men & material.
both men & material.
COMPONENTS
COMPONENTS
The annual cash flow statement at Es
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