ABSTRACT

Efficient financial management is the essence of business. This book analyses and evaluates core financial management practices of corporate enterprises in India across diverse sectors including realty, FMCG, pharmaceutical, automobile, IT, chemical and BPO sectors. It emphasizes the importance of the integrated process of capital investments, financing policy, working capital management and dividend distribution for shareholders for a developing economy as India. It further highlights the need for financial viability both in totality and segmental performance. The volume also offers a comparative study of the practices of the companies in different sectors to allow a better appreciation of the issues and challenges regarding management of finances.

Rich in case studies, this book will be an indispensable resource for scholars, teachers and students of financial management, business economics as also corporate practitioners.

part I|7 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|5 pages

Nature of Financial Management

part II|54 pages

Investment Decision

part III|82 pages

Financing Decision

part IV|86 pages

Investment Decision

part V|47 pages

Dividend Decision

chapter 23|9 pages

Dividend Policy

An overview

chapter 24|11 pages

Dividend Policy of FMCG Sector in India

chapter 26|11 pages

Dividend Policy of Power Sector in India

chapter 27|5 pages

Dividend Policy and Market Return