Category Archives: Finance

Interdependent Independence

As a country India is deemed to be standing at the cusp of greatness. Cusp is always a dangerous territory. It is a slippery slope which henceforth demand only right moves. One wrong move and an abyss stare wide open … Continue reading →

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Sunday Musings – 22nd August 2021

The Art of Swearing Deep Breath, Belch, Fart, Yawn….. The one thing which above all commonly bring is relief….. But one which brings utmost relief is perhaps swearing….. Swearing with profanity, the use of Cuss words….. Cuss words carry an … Continue reading →

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Sunday Musings – 15th Aug 2021

Wisdom First of all a very happy 75th Independence day to all….. The momentous day brings about an opportunity wherein we can just pause a little and do a little introspection….. That’s perhaps what the holiday is about rather than … Continue reading →

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Sunday Musings – 1st August 2021

The Power of Simplicity Mastechef Australia Finale and a finalist with roots from Indian Subcontinent serves a staple dish called “Panta Bhat” to the judges….. Panta Bhat is a dish which has origins in Eastern Part of India….. The legends … Continue reading →

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Empathy

The biggest challenge I face managing a business which is labor intensive is to understand the circumstances under which or the which have forced a person to react the way he/she is reacting. And one thing is sure that at … Continue reading →

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Jai Hind….. Jai Ho

It is a wonderful Sunday today. Personally it becomes more blissful for me as I am enjoying an exquisite family holiday in Coorg. It is in the midst of a coffee plantation and I am totally secluded from the mechanized … Continue reading →

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Improving Cash flows – Inventory is the Key

I am currently following a very interesting discussion in one of Linked in groups. The moderator has raised a question “If you could do only one thing to improve cash flow, what would you do?”. There are variety of answers … Continue reading →

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The Emerging Role of CFO

It can be safe to say that traditional roles of finance function are now taken for granted. The rules of the game have changed for CFOs, reflecting a more uncertain, dynamic and global economic environment in which their businesses operate. This is made more complex by extraordinary rate of technological change. This future environment presents enormous challenges for CFOs, but it also provides a great opportunity for ambitious finance professionals seeking a rewarding and enriching career. Aspiring CFOs with commercial exposure, who have developed their non-financial expertise and can be savvy in the boardroom are the ones to watch. Continue reading →

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Cost Cutting Vs. Cost Optimization

The latest buzzword in any business is budgeting and forecasting. A little bit of introspection and we find that budgeting practices are often aimed at cost reduction. Nothing but business environment is to be blamed for this. Growth rate of … Continue reading →

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Managing Cash to Cash Cycle – The Pragmatic Way

As a finance professional, whenever I look at a Balance Sheet, my first focus area is Inventory portion of it. To me, apart from operational inefficiency, the biggest sinkhole in any organization is Inventory. In this entry, I would not … Continue reading →

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