Reference No: CMA0717TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1994
Abstract: This note discusses what is working capital, how to analyse working capital management performance and provides data on two sugarcane processing units to answer these questions. Based on these the note also raises questions related to working capital and overall management performance of agro-processing industries and comparative performance of the ... More
Reference No: CMA0719EXPages: 26Published on: 1, January, 1994
Abstract: This case focusses on policies concerning varietal planning and harvest scheduling of sugar cane for warna Sugar Cooperative Factory (WSCF). WSCF works in the extended winter season i.e.November to April, as cane weight per hectare and sugar recovery are viable in this period only. With proper planning the ... More
Reference No: CMA0716TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1994
Abstract: This note defines agro-processing industries. It provides their contribution in national income and in value added from manufacturing in India. The note then goes on to discuss (a) the reasons for growing opportunities in these industries despite the fact that such industries relative importance declines in the process of economic ... More
Reference No: CMA0714Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The paper industry in India is highly capital intensive and has grown rapidly in the past. Interesting to note that the number of pulp and paper units have increased from 17 in the early 1950's to 250 in 1985, and production of paper and paperboards from 1,35,000 tonnes in 1951 to 15,00,000 tonnes in 1985 - a ... More
Reference No: CMA0713Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case deals with assessing the potential for promoting institutional credit for farm inputs distribution business of M/s B K Agrochemicals in Palanpur taluka of Banaskantha district in Gujarat State. For this purpose three factors are to be analysed. These are : (a) inputs market environment, (b) loan appraisal and ... More
Reference No: CMA0703Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The objective of this note is to prioritize food processing industries for their working capital assistance based on their comparative performance in working capital management, profitability, and return to investment. The note provides information on intensity and solvency management, Management of Iiquidity and solvency cushion and profitability of three basic ... More
Reference No: CMA0709TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note defines correlation and discusses various forms of correlations. Partial and rank correlations are also discussed, and an example is given to compute linear and rank correlation coefficients. ... More
Reference No: CMA0707TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The note provides a framework for analysing agricultural and rural development policies. Four models are used 4-S to link spatial, seasonal, sectoral, and social aspects of a policy. 3-A to link access, assurance, and ability. Socio-ecological paradigms to analyse the relationship between ecological variables and portfolio choices of the households. ... More
Reference No: CMA0704Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This case discusses the working of an integrated dairy cooperative in general and its working capital structure, management of working capital, and its implications for external finance in particular. The discussion is organized as follows: (a) the cooperative union's organizational structure; (b) working capital management performance. Criteria to evaluate the ... More
Reference No: CMA0702TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note discusses the nature and role of food processing industries in economic development. How food processing industries induce rural lead industrialization and satisfy domestic and export demand for their products are brought out. The relative importance of food processing industries in all manufacturing industries is studied. Performance of food ... More
Reference No: CMA0708Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: The case provides information on mulberry silk production in India, and silk production and processing facilities in different states. It also provides information on a silk yarn factory, indicating physical coefficient and financial implications, project costs, raw material requirement and consumption, employment generation, working capital needs, annual sales, viable and ... More
Reference No: CMA0697TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: Statistics consist of two parts: descriptive and inferential. Knowledge of some basic statistical concepts is a prerequisite for developing deep into the theory of statistical inference and econometric analysis. Concepts like population vs. sample, parameters vs. statistics, and frequency distribution vs. probability distribution are brought out. ... More
Reference No: CMA0706TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The note reviews recent trends in the agricultural sector. Implications of the agricultural growth for changes in income distribution, employment, and economic growth are discussed. The note focuses on the problems of sustainability of Indian agriculture. ... More
Reference No: CMA0695TECPages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The note discusses economic and managemental aspects of horticultural crops in general and some sleeked fruits and vegetables in particular. It has been noted that a laissez faire attitude has prevailed in framing policies and programmes for horticultural development. Nevertheless, prospects seem to be promising. ... More
Reference No: CMA0693TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: The green revolution in India has been analysed extensively in the literature. However, the political forces which forced the choices, current economic challenges, and future problems which make the green revolution non-sustainable have not been touched upon adequately. This note discusses the issues which deserve attention if agriculture in the 90 ... More
