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प्रश्न
Explain the following as factors affecting the requirements of working capital:
Production cycle
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उत्तर
Production cycle: A longer production cycle will require high working capital as it will take more time to convert raw material into finished products. On the other hand, a small production cycle will require less working capital.
Long production cycle ⇒ High working capital
Small production cycle ⇒ Low working capital
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