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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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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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