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It is the capital required for meeting the permanent or long term needs of the business.(a) Identify it.(b) Explain factors determining it. |
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Answer» (i) Fixed capital (ii) Fixed Capital : Fixed capital refers to the capital needed for the the acquisition of fixed assets to be used for a longer period. Factors affecting Fixed Capital (1) Nature of Business : A trading concern needs lower investment in fixed assets compared with a manufacturing organization. (2) Scale of Operations: An organisation operating on large scale require more fixed capital as compared to an organisation operating on small scale. (3) Choice of Technique : A capital-intensive organisation requires more amount of fixed capital than labour intensive organisations. (4) Technology Upgradation : Organisations using assets which become obsolete faster require more fixed capital as compared to other organisations. (5) Growth Prospects : Higher growth of an organisation generally requires higher investment in fixed assets. (6) Diversification : The firms dealing in number of products (Diversification) requires more investment in fixed capital. (7) Use of Fixed Assets: Companies acquiring fixed assets on hire purchase or lease system require lesser amount as against cash purchases. |
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