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Spencers India a wholesaler of grocery goods, want to start a new branch in Kerala. They are requiring capital for a period of 20 yrs. Briefly explain the factors that determine the size of their capital requirement. |
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Answer» 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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