Question
State whether the following require small or large working capital. Answer should be supported by a valid reason.

Answer

S.No.
Items
Small/Large Working Capital
Reasons
1.
A company manufacturing furniture against order
Small
  • After the completion of the order it will be sold for cash.
  • If furniture is manufactured as per the order; and the order cost is more than the manufacturer receives as an advance amount from the customer.
2.
Woolen Garments
Large
  • It is a seasonal product. Company manufactures and sell the products only during the winter season.
  • This product is to be stocked for a longer period.
 
3.
Bread
Less
  • The nature of the goods is perishable goods.
  • It cannot be stocked for longer time. It has to be sold quickly and in cash too.
4.
Air coolers
Large
  • It is a seasonal product. Company manufactures and sell the products only during the summer season.
  • This product is to be stocked for a longer period.
5.
Sugar
Large
• Sugar industries generally produce during December to March.
• It requires high raw material cost than the total cost.
• They carry a large amount of work in progress.
6.
Locomotives
Small
• Gestation period is small, preparing scheme for reconstruction by scaling down the liabilities, assisting and promoting industrial development.

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