Vocational Higher Secondary

Education (VHSE)

Second Year

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DEVELOPMENT

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Government of Kerala
Department of Education

State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT),

KERALA
2016

LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS
Participants
Dr. Manoj Kumar. T
GVHS THS Sulthan Bathery, Wyanad
Mathew Abraham
TKDM GVHSS Kadapakada, Kollam
Smitha N
GVHSS Nellikuth, Malappuram
Noorudeen M
HCHMKM VHSS, Thiruvananthapuram
Chand Mohan S R
St.Johns VHSS Ummanoor, Kollam
Shajahan M
PUM VHSS Pallickal, Nooranadu, Kollam
Ashick KP
RVHSS Medical College, Kozhikode

Experts
Dr. Bino Joy
Assistant Professor, Govt. College Kottayam
Sri. John Brito
Assistant Professor,
Fathima Matha National College, Kollam

Academic Co-ordinator
Dr. Jayalekshmi S
Asst. Professor, SCERT

Foreword
Dear learners,
Entrepreneurship plays a pivotal role in industrial development. The
industrially developed countries bear the evidence that an economy is an
effect for which entrepreneurship is the cause. In India, business was
traditionally considered to be the domain of scholarly challenged
individuals. It was also considered the result of natural inheritance within
business communities. Recent initiatives of the Government promoting
entrepreneurial projects among youths will definitely empower them to
start new ventures for years to come.
In this backdrop, the subject 'Entrepreneurship Development' assumes
more significance. The learning material is prepared with an objective to
develop interest among learners towards entrepreneurship and imparting
practical knowledge to start and run new endevours. Sincere efforts have
been taken to make this book simple, comprehensive and self explanatory.
Self evaluation and term evaluation questions have been included to help
the learner to know the progress of learning. Assignments and extended
activities are also included to sharpen entrepreneurial skills.
Hope that the material will make your learning a delightful, interesting
and rewarding experience. Suggestions for improvement are always
welcome.
With regards,
Dr. P. A. Fathima
Director, SCERT, Kerala

CONTENTS
About the course .......................................................................... 5
Syllabus ...................................................................................... 6
Unit 1 Entrepreneurial Opportunity Identification .................. 7
Unit 2 Enterprise Planning ...................................................... 16
Unit 3 Project Formulation ...................................................... 39
Unit 4 Project Appraisal & Report ........................................ 61
Unit 5 Enterprise Management ............................................... 81
References ...................................................................... 93
Appendices ..................................................................... 94

ABOUT THE COURSE

Although the field of education has made a tremendous progress in the
recent years in terms of number of institutions and student enrolment.
Universities produce thousands of graduates and post graduates every
year. But the gap between the supply and demand for skilled manpower
across various industries have been widened. This shortage of skills has
translated directly into unemployment or under employment among youth.
Hence vocational education is the need of the hour, offers practical training
and skills needed to persue an occupation straight away at a comparatively
lower age.
The aim of the Government is to create employment opportunities for
youth. Entrepreneurship Development is one of the mechanisms adopted
by the Government towards the creation of job opportunities. There have
been notable efforts taken by the Government by announcing conducive
polices towards the promotion of innovation for entrepreneurial
development
Establishment of National Skill Development Agency (NSDA), National
Skill Development Fund (NSDF) and new initiatives like Startup funds,
Startup Village, Incubation Centres, Make in India, Digital India and
standup India are roadmaps towards this direction.
In this backdrop, the subject 'Entrepreneurship Development' assumes
more significance This course aims at providing the basic concept of
Entrepreneurship, thereby equipping the learners with entrepreneurial
values, attitudes and moulding them as a successful entrepreneur. The
curricular goals are being formed to instigate the spirit of Entrepreneurship
Development among the students of Vocational Higher Secondary
Education and also to take up innovative entrepreneurial project.

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SYLLABUS
Unit 1 ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITY IDENTIFICATION
Basic concept and elements of business opportunity -Sensing of business opportunity
- Sources of business opportunity - Environmental scanning, business environment
micro and macro environment- (PESTEL Model) - Implementation of business idea market assessment- (Demand, Supply, nature of competition, Cost, pricing of products,
Project innovation and Trend spotting ( Read trends, Talk trends, Watch trends,
Think trends).
(15 Periods)
Unit 2 ENTERPRISE PLANNING
Forms of private sector enterprises a) sole trading concern b) Partnership c) Joint
Stock Company d) co-operative society - Characteristics, features and registration
procedure-Registration procedure under MSMED Act- , Legal formalities expected
to be complied by the entrepreneur to start an enterprises, Recent Trends in
Entrepreneurship Development, E-Entrepreneurship, Technopreneur, Virtual Marketing,
Enlightened Marketing ((brief study only), Institutional finance to entrepreneurs (brief
study only).
(15 Periods)
Unit 3 PROJECT FORMULATION
Project - Meaning, Characteristics - phases of project - Stages of Project formulation
-Project finance - Determinants of working capital - Operating cycle of working capitalConcept of working capital - Calculations working capital- Sources of finance - short
term medium term and long term sources - Types of costs - fixed, variable, semi
variable, total cost, average cost and marginal cost - Break even analysis, problemsRatio Analysis, current ratio, debt-equity ratio, debt service coverage ratio, profitability
ratio, calculations - Return on investment - Cash flow statement- projected income
statement- projected balance sheet.
(20 Periods)
Unit 4 PROJECT APPRAISAL AND REPORT
Meaning and importance of project appraisal- Aspects of project appraisal, technical
aspects, management aspects -environmental aspects-market aspects- Economic and
financial aspects - Tools of project appraisal - Payback method, calculations - NPV
Method, Calculations - Profitability index - Internal Rate of Return- Meaning and
significance of Project Report- Process of Project Report-Contents of Project ReportPerforma of a Project Report-Preparation of a Project Report.
(15 Periods)
Unit 5 ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT
Meaning and Definition of Management- Importance of Management- Functions of
Management-principles of management - Meaning and Definition of Marketing
Management- Functions of Marketing Management- Marketing Mix- Elements or
components of Marketing Mix.
(15 Periods)
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Unit 1
ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITY
IDENTIFICATION
Introduction
An Entrepreneur will always look for business opportunities. He continuously scans
the environment for opportunities, identifies it and seizes them. This initiative is embodied
in an entrepreneur and is also regarded as his inherent feature. This unit deals with the
basic concepts and elements of business opportunities, factors involved in sensing it,
different sources available and implementation of the idea.

Learning Outcomes
The learner:

explains the concept of a business opportunity and selects the best way
used to identify it

enlists the various factors affecting business environment

differentiates micro and macro elements of environment.

explains the concept of PESTEL model

illustrates practical example of PESTEL model

lists out various components of market assessment

elaborates upon the procedure to be followed to select the best opportunity

to be persued as business enterprener

identifies various trend spotting technique

1.1.

Concept of Business Opportunity

A private bus operator has introduced AC bus in his available route that is between
Palakkad and Thrissur. He is only charging normal rates when compared to other
private buses plying in the same route. A lot of ordinary passengers utilise this opportunity
to beat the heat which is surging above 40o celsius in Palakkad District.
Why did the operator introduces the A/C bus?
Will this improve profit earning capacity of business? How?
Is there any increase in value addition and consumer satisfaction?

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From the above case, you can see that the owner has sensed a business opportunity.
Business Opportunity refers to an attractive and accessible economic idea which
could be implemented to create a business, earning profit through customer satisfaction,
leading to further growth. It is a favourable change available to run a specific business
in a given environment at a given point of time.

1.2 Sensing entrepreneurial opportunity

The information gathered from different sources has to be analysed and utilised for
identification of the right opportunity .The ideas about opportunity can be generated
from various sources - both internal and external. These may include;
i)

Knowledge of potential customer needs - it can be known through customer

feedback about existing products and services they have been using and would
want to use in future. Solution of a problem often leads to an Opportunity.

ii)

Watching emerging trends/ changes happening in social, legal, technological

and political aspects, will create new business opportunities. E.g. Health
consciousness of people has led to numerous multi-speciality hospitals.
Changing perception relating to education led to the growth schools of
international standards.

iii)

Innovation --It includes creating new things of value as well as new and
creative processes that add value to the existing products or services. For
example, from computers to tablets.

iv)

Success stories of known entrepreneurs.

v)

Studying Governent's promotional schemes and facilities offered to run some

specific business enterprises.

vi)

Availability of inputs at cheaper rate. Eg. Certain seasonal fruits like mango,
jackfruits etc. can be processed and stored which can be sold in off season.

Vii) A new product introduced by competitor

viii) Their own or partners' past experience in a particular business line.

ix)

Going through certain professional magazines catering to specific interest s

like electronics, computers etc.

x)

Making visits to trade fairs and exhibitions displaying new products and
services.

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1.2.1. Business Opportunity vs Business Idea

After going through the above process, one might have been able to generate some
ideas that can be considered to be pursued as ones business enterprise.At this juncture
he has to differentiate between business idea and business opportunity. At the idea
stage, there is simply an idea about what to do. But at the opportunity stage, idea has
actually been germinated about what to do and how to do.
An idea become a business opportunity only when the following conditions are satisfied

An attractive and acceptable rate of return on investment

Practicability of the idea

Competence of the entrepreneur to encash the opportunity

Potential of future growth

1.2.2. Transformation of idea into opportunity

The process of transformation of idea into opportunity is shown in the following
diagram.

This simply means that knowledge, skills, competencies and creative thinking needed
to develop an idea are backed by factors critical for market success. When knowledge,
T competencies, and creativity are strategically applied, a viable venture is born.
skills,

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ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY
1.

A sizeable population in India depends on two wheelers for travelling. And most
of these people will not be able to offer a car which is tagged with heavy price.
A company in India has conceived a business idea and invented a car at a
considerably low price when compared to middle segment cars.
Name the company which has secured this business opportunity?
What are the sources that lead the company to such an invention?

2.

Identify various business opportunities in your locality?

1.3. Environment scanning

Careful monitoring of an organisation's internal and external environment for detecting
early signs of opportunities and threats that may influence its current and future
plans.

1.3.1. Needs and Importance of Environmental Scanning

It helps to understand the actual happenings in the environment

It helps to identify Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threats of a Business idea

It act as a tool in understanding, forecasting and decision making in all

situations

It helps an Entrepreneur to act quickly

1.3.2 Process of Environment Analysis

Spotting an
Opportunity

Scanning of
Environment

Identification
of Project

Starting a
Business

1.4. Business Environment

Business environment consists of two levels, i.e., Micro environment and Macro
environment.

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Business Environment
Micro
Environment

Macro
Environment

Suppliers
Customers
Intermediaries
Competitors
General Public

Political
Economic
Social
Technological
Ecological
Legal

1.5. PESTEL Model

Macro Environments are summarized by "PESTEL" model. It is an analysis of the
Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Ecological and Legal factors in the External
environment of an organisation, which can affect its activities and performance.
Political Environment
includes: Taxation
policy, Governmental
stability and foreign
trade regulations.

Economic Environment
includes interest rates,
inflation, business cycles,
unemployment, disposable
income and energy
availability and cost.

Social environment includes

population demographics,
social mobility, income
distribution, lifestyle changes,
attitude to work and leisure,
levels of education and
consumerism.

PESTEL

Technological factor is
influenced by Government
spending on research, new
discoveries and development,
Technological effort and
speed of technology.

Ecological factors are

considered to be the ways
in which the organisation
can produce its goods or
services with the minimum
environmental damage.

Legal factors influences

such as Taxation,
employment law,
monopoly legislation
and environmental
protection laws

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Activity
Suppose an airline is planning to expand the business. Can you list out some PESTEL
factors that the company will consider as part of environmental scanning

Political

Terrorism , Landing right in foreign country

Economic

..

Social

..

Technological -

..

Ecological

..

Legal

..

1.6 Market assessment

Market Assessment consists of;
1.

Demand
The demand assessment is based on the size of market, groups of consumers,
tastes and preferences of the consumers etc. of the market being targeted.

2.

Supply and nature of competition

It is a complete picture of the product made available in the market by all the
existing players and their respective share in the market. It should also take in
to account future competitors.

3.

Cost and Price of product

Cost and price of the proposed product should be compared with cost and
price of the competitors.

4.

Project Innovation and Change

Market assessment require a study of prevailing innovations; and changes being carried out by existing entrepreneurs using technological advancements in
the field.

5.

Trend spotting
Trend Spotting refers to identification of new trends which helps an Entrepreneur to understand the market and produce goods or services with the market
trends. Trend Spotting is an immediate identification of new trends like fash-

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ions, activities, designs, assumptions, etc. Different types of trends are discussed below:
1.

Read Trends
Entrepreneurs regularly read the leading publications and going through
websites affecting their business in order to identify new trends in
their field.

2.

Talk Trends
Talking to people from different walks of life like Industry, trade
association, social network, etc helps in trend spotting.

3.

Watch Trends
Watching and observing the customers in the market place, eg: eating
habit of the people, what do they do while being in public, their dress
code etc.

4.

Think Trends
Entrepreneur should put together all the sources of information (Read
trends, Talk trends and Watch trends)and start thinking about potential trend that may emerge in future.

Extended Activities
1. List your own strengths and weakness as an entrepreneur. Explain how
you can further strengthen your strengths and weaken your weaknesses or
even convert your weaknesses into strengths to become a successful entrepreneur.
2. Meet two entrepreneurs, preferably one successful and the other unsuccessful , and delineate their entrepreneurial process. Then list out the factors responsible for both successful and unsucceful entrepreneurs.

TE Questions
1. A hike in price of natural rubber increases the cost of production of tyres.
To overcome this crisis, the Government of India has slashed the import
duty on raw rubber.
Identify the environment in the given case?
How will the decease in import duty affect the business of tyre manufactures and foreing trade?
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2. Change from Joint family to nuclear family increased the use of packed
food stuffs.
Identify the business environment referred to?
Name the industrial sector which found new business opportunity by this
change?
3. Manu suggested his brother Melwin to start a gymnasium in his out-house.
He thought that the building is available at a cheaper price and it would
reduce the investment. Evaluate the feasibility of the proposed venture in
terms of :
o

Assured market scope

An attractive and acceptable rate of return on investment

Practicability of the idea

Competence of the entrepreneur to encash the opportunity

Potential of future growth

4. Meera decides to start a business venture and explores various sources for
a promising business opportunity. Explain the sources from where she can
get some good business ideas.
5. Hrisheekesh was always dreaming about a high speed motor bike with
using various fuels like petrol, diesel, gas, electricity and solar energy.
After studying, the situation, he came up with an idea of multiple fuel engine
bike. Could you suggest how he could convert his idea in to opportunity?
6. "An opportunity may be derived from the needs and problems of the society". Comment.
7. "Sensitivity to environmental factors is essential for an entrepreneur. In
light of above statement, explain the importance of environment scanning.
8. Suggest the factors involved in the process of sensing an entrepreneurial
opportunity?
9. Enlist the various sources which lead to the emergence of basic ideas?
10. Conduct a survey in your colony for identifying any problem faced by them
and identify whether there is any scope to solve that problem through a
business?

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11. Fill in the blanks.

Resources

Existing use

Business opportunity

Jackfruit

Household use

E- waste

No use leading to pollution

Rain water

Yoga

Fortified mineral water

Physical Health

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UNIT 2
ENTERPRISE PLANNING
Introduction
Every business entity needs to select an appropriate legal structure or framework to
work in. Setting up a business is not an easy task because the entrepreneur has to
decide on the form of business and should be aware about the legal procedures and
formalities to start an enterprise and should also be aware of the role of supporting
financial institutions.

Learning Outcomes
The learner :

describes different forms owership structure open to an enterprise

outlines the main features of each form of ownership.

explains the advantages and disadvantages of each form of

business ownership

enlists the formalities required for starting an enterprise under MSMED Act.

Identifies the specialised financial institutions

identifies recent trends in the field of entrepreneurship

2.1 Forms of Private Sector Enterprises

The enterprises which are owned, controlled, and managed by private individuals,
with the main objective of earning profit comes under this category. Private individuals
can start a venture as: a) Sole proprietorship b) Partnership c) Joint Stock Company
d) Co-operative Society.

Forms of Private Sector Enterprises

Sole Trading
Concern

Partnership

Joint Stock
Company

Co-operative
Society

2.1.1 Sole proprietorship

Historically, it appears that business first started with this form of organisation. One of
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owned, financed, controlled and managed by only one person is called Sole proprietorship
or Single entrepreneurship or Individual proprietorship.
The term sole means single and proprietorship means ownership. So, only one
person is the owner of the business organisation. This means, that a form of business
organisation which owned and managed by a single person and takes the profits or
the losses, is known as sole proprietorship.

Sole Proprietorship form of business organisation refers to a business

enterprise exclusively owned, managed and controlled by a single person
with all authority, responsibility and risk.

2.1.2 Characteristics of sole proprietorship

Sole means single and proprietor means owner, this type of business is one person
show exhibiting following features
1)

One man ownership and control

This business is exclusively owned by a single person.

2)

Individual financing
All investment is made by the proprietor. Though if required, he/she has access
to loans and debts to procure funds for business.

3)

No separate legal entity

Legally, the proprietor and proprietorship are one and the same. Business and
owner exists together, thus with owners death, business too dies.

4)

Unlimited liability
The proprietor is liable for all losses arising from business. In case the business
assets are insufficient to pay off liabilities, his/her personal property can be
called upon to pay his business debts.

5)

Sole beneficiary
The sole proprietor alone is entitled to all the profits and losses of business. So
he/she puts his/her heart and soul to increase his/her profits.

6)

Easy formation and closure

Sole proprietorship is subjected to minimum legal formalities and regulations
both at the time of commencing and closing.

7)

Limited area of operation

This form of business generally has a limited area of operation, limited financial
availability and limited managerial abilities.
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Additional Information
Suitability of sole proprietorship form of business

Before opting for sole proprietorship, an entrepreneur should carefully

compare and evaluate the pros and cons of Business Organization. Basically,
this type business is suitable when

Capital requirement is limited

Confidentiality / secrecy is important
Market is local
Goods are of artistic nature
Quick decisionmaking is necessary
Size of the business is small.

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY
Kannan runs a grocery shop in the local market. He buys goods from the wholesale
market and sells it to the customers as per their requirements. By doing so, he earns
some profit. He had started his business two years ago by investing Rs. 2 lakh, out of
which one lakh is borrowed from his friend. Today , he is running his business
successfully , earning a good profit, and has been able to repay the borrowed money.
He has also employed two persons to help him in the shop. Kannan says that, he is the
owner of a sole proprietor concern.
Do you agree?
Could you now make a list of sole proprietorship concerns engaged in different types
of businesses?

2.1.3 Registration of Sole proprietorship

A sole proprietorship need not to be registered . However, in order to start a sole
proprietorship in a certain specific industry or area, an entrepreneur requires specific
licenses. A few general factors are also to be considered
1.

Business name
Sole proprietors are under no obligations to select a trade name for their business. However they are free to do so, if they desire to.

2.

Service tax registration

Through appropriate Form, the sole proprietor should register under the service
tax if their revenue from services exceeds the specified limit.

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3.

VAT/CST registration
If proprietorship sells tangible goods within a state, then Value Added Tax (VAT)
applies, if it is inter-state, then Central Sales Tax (CST) applies.

4.

Others requirements
PAN Card number of the sole proprietor, bank account number in the name of
sole proprietorship business, Shops and Establishment License, Employee Provident Fund Registration or Importer Exporter Code (in case of export-import
business) as and where applicable, have to be complied with.

5.

Payment of taxes
A sole trader has to ensure his/her business meets the State and Central taxation
requirements. Due to the fact that legally, a Sole Proprietorship and a sole trader
are single entity, the sole trader bears the taxes of the business.

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY

Case Study
Mr. Sivaram runs a tea shop in a local market. Every morning people visit the market
and most of them have tea from his shop. He works as the owner, manager and
labourer of his business. He learned the taste of his customers. Hence he is able to
manage his business successfully. He was blessed with profits and is willing to bear
the risk that might arise in future.
Identify any five features from the above cited cases.

2.2 Partnership
two heads being better than one.
Ram, Rahim, Robert were friends, who used to meet daily and chat over several
issues. Rahim belonged to a family of landlords. Ram was engaged in the sales of
firework products, while Robert was a money lender. A casual conversation among
them focused on how Ram was finding it difficult to run his business alone, for want
of adequate capital and required land to set up a production centre for his product.
Rahim and Robert suggested that they could help him, provided they too enjoy the
benefits of a full fledged fireworks business unit. This leads to the formation of a new
form of a business among them where Rams operational skill, Rahims land and
Roberts money were pooled together.

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Discussion points
Ownership with more than one person
There must be an agreement
Sharing of result (profit/loss)
From the discussion let us conclude that, Partnership is an association of two or more
persons who pool their financial and managerial resources and agree to carry on a
business, and share its profit. The persons who form a partnership are individually
known as partners and collectively known as firm.

2.2.1 Partnership Definition

Indian Partnership Act 1932 defines Partnership as the relation between persons
who have agreed to share the profits of a business carried on by all or any of them
acting for all.

2.2.2 Characteristics of partnership

The essential features of partnership are as follows:
1)

Two or more persons: Partnership is the outcome of a contract.

a) There must be at least 2 persons to enter into contract to form partnership.
b) Minors cannot form a partnership firm as they are incompetent to enter into
contract but can be admitted to the benefits of a running firm.
c) As per Act, the present maximum number of partners can be one hundred.

2)

Agreement
Partnership is the result of an agreement between partners. This agreement may
be oral or written. The written agreement is called partnership deed. The written
agreement is much more advisable as to resolve the future disputes.

3)

Profit sharing
The profits of the firm is to be distributed among the partners in accordance with
their agreement.

4)

Unlimited liability
The liability of the partners of a firm is unlimited. The partners are individually
and jointly liable for the debt.

5)

Implied authority
There is an implied authority that any partner can act on behalf of the firm.

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6)

Mutual agency
The business of partnership can be carried on by all the partners or any one of
them acting for all.

7)

Utmost good faith

Every partner is supposed to act honestly and give proper accounts to other
partners.

8)

Restriction on transfer of share of interest

No partner can sell or transfer his share of interest to anybody else without the
consent of the other partners.

9)

Continuity
A partnership continues upto the time that all partners desire to continue it. Legally, a firm dissolves on the retirement, death, bankruptcy, or disability of a
partner if not, otherwise, provided for in the partnership deed.

2.2.3 Registration procedure of a partnership firm

Registration of a partnership firm is optional. A partnership firm can be registered
whether at the time of its formation or even subsequently.
Partners needs to file an application with the Registrar of Firms of the area in which
his/her business is located. Application for partnership registration should include the
following information:
1)

Name of the firm

2)

Name of the place where business is carried on

3)

Names of any other place where business is carried on

4)

Date of partners joining the firm

5)

Full name and permanent address of partners

6)

Duration of the firm, if any

Every partner needs to verify and sign the application. Ensure that the following
documents and prescribed fees are enclosed with the registration of application.
a) Application for registration in the prescribed form.
b) Duly filled specimen of affidavit
c) Certified copy of the partnership deed
d) Proof of ownership of the place of business
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Once the Registrar is satisfied with the application procedure, he will issue the
Certificate of Registration.

Additional Information
Consequences for nonregistration of a partnership firm
Partnership firms in India are governed by the Indian Partnership Act,
1932. While it is not compulsory to register your partnership firm as
there are no penalties for non registration, it is advisable since the
following rights are denied to an unregistered firm:
1) A partner cannot file a suit in any court against the firm or other
partners for the enforcement of any right arising from a contract or
right conferred by the Partnership Act.
2) A right arising from a contract cannot be enforced in any Court by or
on behalf of the firm against any third party.
3) Further, the firm or any of its partners cannot claim a set off (i.e.
mutual adjustment of debts owned by the disputant parties to one
another) or other proceedings in a dispute with a third party.
ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY
A nearby non registered partnership firm owned by Arun, Sunil and Anil approaches
you for help for registering their firm. As an student of VHSE how can you help them
to register their firm?.

2.3. Joint Stock Company

2.3.1 Meaning of Joint Stock Company
Joint stock company is a modern form of business organisation emerged to meet the
requirements of large sized business. A company means a voluntary association of
many persons formed for some common objective with capital divisible into units of
equal value called shares and with limited liability?
A company is an association of many persons who contribute money or moneys
worth to a common stock and employs it in some trade or business, and, who share the
profit and loss arising there from. James Stephenson
According to section 3 of Indian companies act, 1956, A company means a company
formed and registered under this act or any previous act.

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2.3.2 Characteristics of a Company

1)

Voluntary association
A single person cannot constitute a company. At least two persons, voluntarily,
must join hands to form a private company, while a minimum of seven persons
are required for a public company.

2)

Artificial person
A company is an artificial person created by law. Like a human being it can buy,
sell and own property, sue others, be sued by others, its called as an artificial
person.

3)

Separate legal entity

A company has an independent status, different from its members. This implies
that a company cannot be held liable for the actions of its members and viceversa. Company has a distinct entity separate from its members.

4)

Common seal
Being an artificial person, company cannot sign the documents. Hence, it uses a
common seal on which its name is engraved. Putting the common seal on papers,
is equivalent to that of signature.

5)

Limited liability
The liability of the shareholders of a company is normally limited to the amount
of shares held or guarantee given by them.

6)

Transferability of shares
The shares of public limited companies are freely transferable. The private companies do impose some restrictions on the transfer of shares.

7)

Separation of ownership and management

Separation of ownership from management exists in Joint stock Company . As
the shareholders could be scattered across world, they give the right to the board
of directors to manage the companys affairs.

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Additional Information
Milestones of Companies Act
Joint stock company was started first in Italy in the thirteenth century. During
seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, joint stock companies were formed in
ENGLAND under ROYAL CHARTER OR ACTS OF PARLIAMENT.
The joint stock company form of organisation got a great set back when
BUBBLES ACT OF 1720 declared promotion of companies as ILLEGAL by
ENGLANDS PARLIAMENT. It was much later in 1844, that the company form
regained status after passage of THE JOINT STOCK COMPANIES ACT IN
1844 and LIMITED LIABILITY granted only in 1855. The first Companies Act
was passed in India in 1850 and the principle limited liability was introduced
only in 1857. Much later in 1956, a comprehensive bill was passed and any
firm incorporated under this Act was started to be referred as COMPANY.
The Companys Act 2013 supersedes companys act of 1956. The 2013
Act introduces significant changes in the provisions related to governance, emanagement, compliance and enforcement, disclosure norms, auditors and
mergers and acquisitions. Also, new concepts such as one-person company,
small companies, dormant company, and corporate social responsibility have
been included.

2.4 Co-operative Organisations

2.4.1 Meaning of Co-operative Organisations
The term co-operation is derived from the Latin word co-operari, where the word
Co means with and operari mean to work. Thus, the term co-operation means
working together. So those who want to work together with some common economic
objectives can form a society, which is termed as co-operative society.
It is a voluntary association of persons who work together to promote their economic
interest. It works on the principle of self-help and mutual help. The primary objective
is to provide support to the members. People come forward as a group, pool their
individual resources, utilise them in the best possible manner and derive some common
benefits out of it.
The Section 4 of the Indian Co-operative Societies Act 1912 defines Co-operative
Society as a society, which has its objectives for the promotion of economic
interests of its members in accordance with cooperative principles.
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Additional Information
Structure of Co-operative Credit Institutions in India
Co-operative Credit Institutions
Urban Co-operative Banks

Rural Co-operative Credit Institutions

Short- Term structure

Long -Term Structure

State Co-operative Banks/ Central Co-operative Banks /

Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
State Co-operative Agriculture and Rural Development banks
Primary Co-operative Agriculture and Rural Development banks

2.4.2 Features of Co-operative Organisations

Features Co-operative is a self-help as well as mutual help system, exhibiting following
characteristics:
1.

Voluntary association
Co-operative organisation is a voluntary association of persons desirous of pursuing a common objective. They can come and leave the organisation at their
own will without any coercion or undue influence.

2.

Democratic management
The management of a co-operative organisation is vested in the hands of the
managing committee elected by the members on the basis of one member-one
vote. Democracy is, thus, the key note of the management of a cooperative
society.

3.

Service motive
Rendering services to its members rather than to earn profit as the primary
objective is the feature that distinguishes a co-operative organisation from the
other forms of business. The primary objective of a co-operative society is to
render services to its members rather than to earn profits.

4.

Capital and return thereon

The capital is procured from its members in the form of share capital. A member
can subscribe subject to a maximum of 1/5th of the total share capital. Shares
cannot be transferred but surrendered to the organisation.
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5.

Government control
In India, the activities of co-operative societies are regulated by the Co-operative Societies Act and the State Co-operative Societies Act. Cooperative societies are required to submit their annual report and accounts to the Registrar of
Co-operatives.

6.

Distribution of surplus
After giving dividends to the members, the surplus of profits, if any, is distributed
among the members on the basis of goods purchased by each member from the
society.

2.4.3 Registration procedures of co-operative society

As per section 6,7 and 8 and rule 3 and 4 of the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act,
1969, in order to form a co-operative society, a preliminary meeting of the beneficiaries
will be held first. After that, Promoters meeting will be held to draft the bye law, enlist
the promoters, appoints Promoters Committee and prepares Application for
Registration.
The procedure for registration of co-operative societies are detailed below :
1.

Every application of registration of a society under sub-section (i) of section 6

shall be in duplicate in Form NO. 1. The application form should be accompanied
by:
Three copies of the proposed Bye Law of the Society.
A certificate from the bank stating the credit balance in favour of the proposed
society therein.
A list of persons in duplicate who have contributed to the share capital together
with the amount contributed and the entrance fee paid by each of them.
The scheme showing the details as to the Economic Soundness of the proposed
society ; and
Such other documents as may be specified by the Registrar.

2.

When the applicants are individuals, the application shall be signed by not less
than 25 persons and each of such persons drawn from different families.

3.

A court fees stamp of the value of Rs. 5 shall be affixed to the original application.

4.

The application shall be sent to the Registrar by registered post or delivered in

office in person.

Registration
(As per section 7 and rule 4)
1.

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2.

The Registrar will then examine the application and bye laws.

3.

If the Registrar is satisfied, a certificate of registration(form no 3)signed by him

The certificate of registration shall contain the register number of the society and
the date of its registration

4.

When the Registrar is not satisfied, he shall pass an order of refusal together
with the reasons therefore and communicate it by registered post to the chief
promoter with in 7 days of such order.

5.

A copy of the certificate of Registration together with a copy of the byelaw shall
be furnished to the financing bank.

Additional Information
Types of cooperative societies
Co-operative organisations are set up in different fields to promote the economic
well-being of different sections of the society. So, according to the needs of
the people, we find different types of co-operative societies in India. Some of
the important types are given below:
Consumers Co-operative Societies
These societies are formed to protect the interest of consumers by making
available consumer goods of high quality at reasonable price.
Producers Co-operative Societies
These societies are formed to protect the interest of small producers and artisans
by making available items of their need for production, like raw materials,
tools and equipments etc.
Marketing Co-operative Societies
To solve the problem of marketing the products, small producers join hands to
form marketing cooperative societies.
Housing Co-operative Societies
To provide residential houses to the members, housing co-operative societies
are formed generally in urban areas.
Farming Co-operative Societies
These societies are formed by the small farmers to get the benefit of largescale farming.
Credit Co-operative Societies
These societies are started by persons who are in need of credit. They accept
deposits from the members and grant them loans at reasonable rate of interest.

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2.5 The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises

Development (MSMED) Act 2006
The Act has come into force from 2nd October 2006.The earlier concept of industries
has been changed to enterprises. The registration system has discontinued. At present
the system is to file a memorandum.

2.5.1 Classification of Enterprises under MSMED Act

The enterprises have been classifies broadly into two.
1. Manufacturing enterprises
2. Service enterprises
Manufacturing enterprises
Manufacturing Enterprises have been further classified into 3 in terms of investment
in plant and machinery(excluding land and building) . They are:
a) Micro enterprises-investment up to Rs. 25 lakhs
b) Small enterprises-investment above Rs. 25 lakhs and up to Rs. 5 crore.
C) medium enterprises- investment above Rs. 5 crore and up to Rs. 10 crore.

SERVICE ENTERPRISES
Service Enterprises have been further classified into 3 in terms of investment in plant
and machinery (excluding land and building) . They are:
a)

Micro enterprises - investment up to Rs. 10 lakhs

b)

Small enterprises - investment above Rs. 10 lakhs and up to Rs. 2 crore.

c)

Medium enterprises - investment above Rs. 2 crore and up to Rs. 5 crore.

2.5.2 Registration procedure under MSMED Act, 2006

1.

Any person who intends to establish Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise, whether
in manufacturing or in service sector, shall file Part -I and after commencing the
production shall file Part -II. The validity of Part -I is for two years, after the
lapse of which, no renewal will be granted. But the existing units who have
already commenced production or rendering services shall file Part -II directly
without filing Part -I.

2.

Application for registration can be made by following persons:

a) A Director of the company, who is authorised by resolution, passed by Board

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in this regard. b) Any partner of the Partnership Firm c) Sole proprietor for
proprietorship firm d) Any person authorised by the organisation in this connection. Information of applicant as to name, residential address, contact number
and e-mail id shall be stated in the application form. For the administrative convenience, address of Enterprise shall be given as address for communication in
Point 2 (a) of the registration form.
3.

As the application is made on behalf of the enterprise, it requires following information

a) Name of the Enterprise b) Location of the Enterprise. c) Category of the
Enterprise d) Nature of Activity e) Nature of operation f) Month of installation
of plant and machinery g) Any other information

4.

The Disclosure of installed capacity of machinery per annum, in terms of quantity and units shall be stated in the registration form. Units in service industry
are not required to provide these details.

5.

The power requirements of enterprise, in terms of Horse Power or Kilo Watts

shall also be stated along with requirements of any other sources of power (such
as coal, oil, generator etc.)

6.

Details of Employment: In part -I of the memorandum, the details of expected

employment shall be given along with bifurcation of manpower in three categories
namely, Management and office staff, Supervisory Personnel and Workers. In
part -II of the memorandum additional information of total male and female staff
in all the three categories mentioned above shall also be provided.

7.

The EM also requires that the details of all partners or directors, needed to be
disclosed i.e. Entrepreneurs Profile.

8.

Date of commencement of productivity or activity shall be mentioned and the

applicant shall sign all the four copies of memorandum under the rubber stamp of
enterprise.

9.

The Memorandum shall be filed in four copies, and it shall be accompanied by

Copy of Board Resolution (in case the unit is company), Income Tax Receipt for
tax payment for the last assessment year (applicable only to existing units),
Proof of nature of investment in Land and Building. The proof will either be
ownership documents (if the same is owned by the company/ partnership firm)
or agreement of lease or rent, as the case may be. Extract of Index II for the
said premises shall also be part of attachment. It is advisable to submit a copy of
No Objection Certificate (NOC) for carrying on the business activities from the
concerned Municipal Corporation or Gramapanchayat.
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2.6

Legal formalities expected to be complied by the

entrepreneur

Following are the Legal formalities expected to be complied by the entrepreneur to

register an entreprise
1.

Obtain PAN number from Income Tax Department

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a ten-digit alphanumeric number, issued by

the Income Tax Department. PAN enables the department to link all transactions of
the person with the department. These transactions include tax payments, TDS/TCS
credits, returns of income/wealth/ gift/FBT, specified transactions, correspondence,
and so on. PAN, thus acts as an identifier for the person with the tax department. It
is mandatory to quote PAN in all documents pertaining to financial transactions.
i) All existing assesses or taxpayers or persons who are required to furnish a
return of income, even on behalf of others, must obtain PAN.
ii) Any person carrying on any business or profession whose total sales, turnover or gross receipts are or is likely to exceed five lakh rupees in any previous year;
iii) Any person, who intends to enter into financial transaction must also obtain
PAN.
iv) The Assessing Officer may allot PAN to any person either on his/her own or
on a specific request from such person.
2. Open a current account
Who can open a current account?
i) Any person, competent to contract and satisfactorily introduced to the Bank
may open an account in his/her own name. He/she may not open more than
one such account. Accounts may be opened in the names of two or more
persons and may be made payable to.
ii) Accounts can be opened for sole proprietorship firms, partnership firms, private limited and public limited companies, Joint Hindu families, trusts, clubs,
associates etc. satisfactorily introduced to the Bank and on fulfilling laid down
procedures and tendering required credentials.
iii) Accounts can be opened by minors of 14 years and above, if able to read and
write, in their sole names.

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3. `Register your company (Pvt. Ltd/Public limited Company)

The following steps are involved in incorporating a private or public company in India
1. Name of the business entity
2. Register for e-filing at MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) portal
3. Apply for Director Identification Number (DIN)
4. Obtain Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
5. Register DSC at MCA website
6. Apply for approval of the name of the company
7. Formulate Memorandum of Association
8. Formulate Articles of Association
9. Verify, stamp and sign Articles of Association
10. Verify the various forms required for incorporation of the company
4. Register for service tax : Service tax is, as the name suggests, a tax on Services.
It is a tax levied on the transaction of certain services specified by the Central
Government under the Finance Act, 1994. It is an indirect tax (akin to Excise Duty or
Sales Tax), which means that normally, the service provider pays the tax and recovers
the amount from the recipient of taxable service.
5. Register for VAT/sales tax : Value added tax (VAT) is a multi-point destination
based system of taxation, with tax being levied on value addition at each stage of
transaction in the production/ distribution chain. The term value addition implies the
increase in value of goods and services at each stage of production or transfer of
goods and services. VAT is a tax on the final consumption of goods or services and is
ultimately borne by the consumer.
For identification/registration of dealers under VAT, the Tax Payers Identification
Number (TIN) is used. TIN consists of 11 digit numerals throughout the country. Its
first two characters represent the State Code and the set-up of the next nine characters
can vary in different States.
Sales tax: Sales tax is levied on the sale of a commodity, which is produced or
imported and sold for the first time. If the product is sold subsequently without being
processed further, it is exempted from sales tax. Sales tax is paid by every dealer on
the sale of any goods made by him in the course of inter-state trade or commerce,
despite the fact that no liability to tax is raised on the sale of goods under the tax laws
of the appropriate state.
Sales tax ID number : A state Sales Tax ID number is essentially a business version
of your PAN number, under which you collect and pay tax for any service or product
you sell, which in turn, qualifies for taxation in your state.
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6. Excise duty (If applicable) : What is excise duty? Is it collected by the State
Government or the Central Government? How is it different from sales tax? Excise
duty is a tax on manufacture or production of goods. Excise duty on alcohol, alcoholic
preparations, and narcotic substances is collected by the State Government and is
called State Excise duty. The Excise duty on rest of goods is called Central Excise
duty and is collected in terms of Section 3 of the Central Excise Act, 1944. Sales Tax
is different from the Excise duty as former is a tax on the act of sale while the latter
is a tax on the act of manufacture or production of goods. What categories of persons
are required to obtain registration with the Central Excise department? Subject to
specified conditions, generally the following categories of persons are required to get
themselves registered with the central excise department: i) Every manufacturer of
dutiable excisable goods; ii) First and second stage dealers or importers desiring to
issue Cenvatable invoices; iii) Persons holding bonded warehouses for storing nonduty paid goods; iv) Persons who obtain excisable goods for availing end-use based
exemption.
7. Customs duty : Customs Duty is a type of indirect tax levied on goods imported
either in or to India, not both, as well as on goods exported from India. Taxable event
is imported into or exported from India. Import of goods means bringing goods to India
from a place outside India. India includes the territorial waters of India which extend
up to 12 nautical miles into the sea to the coast of India. Export of goods means taking
goods out of India to a place outside India.
8. File entrepreneurship memorandum at DIC (optional) : Although not mandatory,
you may file part I of entrepreneurs memorandum to the district industries centre.
This may be necessary for claiming certain incentives / subsidies and for certain
formalities at the state level.
9. Apply for TAN : TAN or tax deduction and collection account number is a 10
digit alpha numeric number required to be obtained by all persons who are responsible
for deducting or collecting tax. It is compulsory to quote TAN in TDS/TCS return
(including any e-TDS/TCS return), any TDS/TCS payment challan and TDS/TCS
certificates.
Who must apply for TAN?
All those persons who are required to deduct tax at source or collect tax at source on
behalf of Income Tax Department are required to apply for and obtain TAN.
10. Permissions required at the construction stage : The permissions to be
obtained from the government requires: Application for plot/shed, offer letter, payment

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of earnest money deposit, Allotment of plot/shed, payment of balance occupancy

price, taking over possession thereof, Application for issuance of NOC/SSI registration,
Execution of lease agreement, Application for grant of connection for construction
water, Application for grant of connection for construction power, Post construction
clearances, Building completion/drainage completion/tree plantation certificate,
Permission for mortgage, NOC from Pollution Control Board, Final fire clearance,
NOC from environment department, Industrial safety permit, Sanction of permanent
power, Sanction of permanent water and sewerage connection.
11. Employees Provident Fund (EPF) : Applicable for establishments employing
20 or more persons and engaged in industry.
12. Employees State Insurance (ESI) scheme: The Act is applicable to nonseasonal factories employing 10 or more persons.

2.7 Recent Trends in Entrepreneurship Development

2.7.1 E-Entrepreneurship
E-Entrepreneurship refers to establishing a new company with an innovative business
idea within the net economy, which, using an electronic platform in data networks,
offers its products and services based upon a purely electronic creation of value.
Essentially this value offer was only made possible through the development of
Information technology.

2.7.2 Technopreneur
Technopreneur means an Entrepreneur with high technology.
Technopreneur may be defined as type of entrepreneur that has a strategic role in
accelerating national development is the one with innovation as its base. It includes;
Website Design and development
Software design and development
Animation and 3D
Game development
Blogging
Online selling

2.7.3 Virtual Marketing

In such markets, buyers purchase goods and services through internet. In such a
market the buyers and sellers do not meet or physically, instead the transaction is
done through internet. Examples Rediff shopping, e-Bay, etc.
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2.7.4 Enlightened Marketing

Enlightened Marketing is based on the philosophy that a company should make good
marketing decisions by considering some of the long term factors in mind. Those
factors should support the best long run performance of the marketing system. Some
of those factors are consumers wants, the company s requirements, and societys
long term interests.

2.8 Institutional Support to Entrepreneurs

There are institutions that meet the financial and non-financial requirement of
entrepreneurs which are explained below:

2.8.1. Specialised financial Institutions

Apart from commercial banks, the following special financial Institutions are giving
financial and re-financial assistance to the Entrepreneurs.

2.8.1.1. Industrial Finance Corporation of India(IFCI)

Established on July 1, 1948 to cater to the long-term finance needs of the industrial
sector

2. 8.1.2 Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI)

Incorporated in 1955 at the initiative of the World Bank, the Government of India and
representatives of Indian industry. Its main objective is to provide medium-term and
long-term project financing.

2.8.1.3. Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI)

Incorporated in 1964 which provide refinancing facility to industrial loans granted by
banks and financial institutions

2.8.1.4. Small Indistries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)

Apex financial institution for Promotion, Financing and Development of industries in SSI

2.8.1.5 National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

(NABARD)
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established
by an Act of the Parliament on 12 July1982 to facilitate credit flow for agriculture ,
rural infra structure and development.

2.8.1.6. The Industrial Investment Bank of India(IIBI)

The Industrial Investment Bank of India is a 100% Government of India-owned
financial investment institution which offers assistance for project finance

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2.8.2. State level

2.8.2.1.Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC)
KFC has been incorporated under the SFC Act 1951 with its headquarters at
Thiruvananthapuram which provides assistance to the new industrial units and for
expansion, diversification and modernisation of existing units.

2.8.2.2.State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCs)

Incorporated under the Companies Act 1956. SIDCs were setup in different states
as wholly owned companies for promoting industrial development in their respective
states. The main aim is to prove term finance to all small, medium, and large industrial
enterprises set up in the state.

2.9.Supporting Institutions
2.9.1 National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC)
The National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC) is a one of its kind, Public Private
Partnership in India, under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
It aims at promoting skill development by catalysing creation of large quality for promote
vocational institutions.
NSDC provides funding to build scalable for promote vocational training initiatives.
Its mandate is to enable support systems quality assurance, information systems and
to train the trainer academies either directly or through partnerships. NSDC acts as a
catalyst in skill development by providing funding to enterprises, companies and
organizations that provide skill training. It will also develop appropriate models to
enhance, support and coordinate private sector initiatives.

2.9.2 Kaushal Kendra

Kaushal Kendra are being set up as community centre focused on rural population .It
is being set up in all Districts with the objectives of enhancing global level competency
to the rural youth, career path and orientation.

2.9.3 Mudra Bank (Micro Units Development and Refinancing

Agency)
Mudra Bank is a new institution being set up by Government of India for development
and refinancing activities relating to micro units.
Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Ltd were launched on 8 April,2015
with a corpus of Rs. 20,000 crore.

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Objectives of Mudra Bank

1. Extend finance and credit support to Micro-finance Institutions (MFI) and

agencies that lend money to small business, retailers, self-group and individuals.
2. Offer a Credit Guarantee scheme for providing guarantees to loans being
offered to micro business.
3. Register all MFIs and introduce a system of performance rating.
4. Provide structural guidelines for the borrowers.

2.9.4.Kerala Academy for Skills Excellence(KASE)

The young workforce of Kerala and elevating their skills to global standards
for employment in India and abroad, the Government of Kerala has set up Kerala
Academy for Skills Excellence(KASE), a non-profit public company as the nodal
agency for all skill development activities of the state.

2.9.5 Kerala State Entrepreneur Development Mission(KSEDM)

KSEDM is an ambitious scheme of the Government of Kerala, aims at
inculcating entrepreneurial confidence among youth of the State through the process
of selecting persons with aptitude and earnestness, training them meticulously and
enabling them avail finance on easy terms from Banks/ Financial Institutions.

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY
List out the specialised financial institutions from where an entrepreneur gets support
to meet his long term financial requirements.

TE Questions
1.

One man control is the best in the world if the man is big enough to control
everything. Do you agree? Give reasons.

2.

Selecting one best form of business ownership is like looking for a shirt that may
fit everybody in the family. Elaborate.

3.

Prepare a chart showing the legal formalities for setting up of a 'Sole Trading
concern.

4.

Compare the features of Partnership and Joint Stock Company.

5.

Explain the Legal formalities expected to be complied by the Entrepreneur to

start an Enterprise.

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6. These organisations are functioning for rendering service to its members than
profit making .
Name of that organisation.

Identify its features.

7.

Examine the Role of Co-operative form of Organisation in the development of

Rural Sector.

8.

Prepare a flow chart showing the Registration and Legal procedure of Partnership

9.

Meera has decided to start a small leather belt manufacturing unit, She is not
aware of the various formalities involved in the process of setting up the unit.
Explain the Procedures.

10. Difference between PAN and TAN.

11. Amal an Entrepreneur has his area of operation in Kerala and Tamil Nadu .
Explain the drawback of not having PAN and TAN.
12. List out the phrase used for the owners of the below mentioned business:

Sole Proprietorship

Sole trader

Partnership business -

Joint Stock Company -

Co-operative society -

13. Your friend has decided to start a production plant for manufacturing leather
cases for mobile phones and requested you to prepare all the formalities that he
should complete before starting the plant. What is the checklist that you provide him?
14. Match the following:
A
Virtual Marketing
Mudra Bank
Kaushal Kendra
E-Entrepreneurship
Technopreneurs

B
Community Skill centre
Entrepreneur with high technology.
Rediff shopping
Credit support to MFI
Purely electronic creation of value

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15. Expand the following:

MUDRA
KSEDM
MFI
KASE
NSDC
16

Compare the functions of KASE and KSEDM.

17 . Give the objectives of Mudra Bank.

18. Kaushal Kendra are being set up as community centers focused on .

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UNIT 3
PROJECT FORMULATION
Introduction
After gaining knowledge about the current business environment and the role of small
scale sector, an enterprising individual can think in terms of taking certain concrete
steps for setting up of his own enterprise. At this juncture, the entrepreneur has to
decide the most effective and profitable project ideas identified by him in the preinvestment phase. This unit emphasises is given to various techniques of Project
Formulation.

Learning Outcomes
The learner :

identifies the meaning and characteristics of a projects.

identifies various phases of project.

expalains various stages of Project Formulation

analyses the importance of project finance and its various sources

estimates working capital requirement of a project.

explains various types of cost.

calculates breakeven point.

calculates various ratios connected with project report preparation

identifies the format of Cash flow statement, Projected income statement

and balance sheet

3.1 Project- Meaning

Project is an investment opportunity or any programme of action exploited for profit.
It is an investment proposal carried out, according to a scientific plan in order to
achieve a definite objective within a specified period of time and cost.

3.2 Characteristics of project

1. Project is a well planned investment or economic activity.
2. Well defined objectives and target groups.
3. Time bound action programme for implementation.
4. Linking project activity with inputs, supply, marketing and infrastructural
facilities.
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5. Assessment of viability by systematically estimating the costs and benefits.

6. Systematic scheme for scheduling and monitoring.

3.3 Phases of Project

An entrepreneur has to consider various factors from the start to the finish in converting
profitable opportunities into realities. The phases of project may be divided into six
broad phases identification, formulation, appraisal, selection, implementation, and
management of projects.
1

Identification
Selection of project after a careful scanning of environment of investment
opportunity and its likely return.

2.

Formulation
Translation of the idea into a concrete project with scrutiny of its important
preliminary aspects and preparation of feasibility reports.

3.

Appraisal
Searching scrutiny, analysis and evaluation of market. technical, financial and
economic variables. Assessing the profitability, return on investment and breakeven points.

4.

Selection
Rational choice of a project in the light of objectives and inherent constraints.

5.

Implementation
Expeditious completion within the allocated resources.

6.

Management
Judicious operation of a project/enterprise with objectives like maximisation of
net present value, maximisation of return, and increase in the rate of return at
low risk

3.4.

Stages of Project Formulation

The project formulation starts with an explanation of the nature and purpose of the
problem and passes through the following stages.
1) Feasibility Analysis
2) Techno-Economic Analysis
3) Project Design and Network Analysis
4) Input analysis
5) Financial Analysis.
6) Social Cost Benefit Analysis
7) Pre-investment Analysis
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1)

Feasibility Analysis: This Analysis is undertaken to ascertain the desirability of

investing funds in the development of a project idea. In other words, the project
idea is examined in the context of different constraints. At this stage, there could
be three alternatives, via
a) The project idea seems to be feasible
b) The project idea is not feasible
c) Unable to arrive at a conclusion- (If the Project idea seems to be feasible,
we proceed to the second step. If the project idea is not feasible, we abandon
the idea).

2). Techno-Economic Analysis: At this level, project demand potential is estimated

and choice of optimal technology is made. Market analysis is also an important
step in this stage.
3). Project Design and Network Analysis: This step defines individual activities
which constitute the project and their relationship with each other.
4)

Input Analysis: The input requirements during the construction of the project
are assessed at this step. Input assessment will help in assessing the cost of the
project which in turn is essential for financial analysis.

5)

Financial Analysis: Financial analysis seeks to examine whether the proposed

project will be financially viable and whether the proposed project will satisfy the
expected returns.

6)

Social Cost Benefit Analysis: The aim of this analysis is to ascertain all social
costs and benefits with the purpose of finding out the impact of the Project on
society.

7). Pre-investment Analysis: The project proposal gets a formal and final shape
at this stage, and will decide whether to accept the proposal or not.

Assessment Activity
Public transport system is an efficient user of space and with reduced level of air and
noise pollution. As the population grows, share of public transport whether road or rail
based should increase. As per the records, around 8,000 vehicles plying on the roads
of Greater Cochin area. Under such circumstances Cochin Metro rail was introduced
in Kerala covering a route length of 25.612 kms in Cochin and would get the benefits
of 3,81,868 passengers across the length and breadth of Cochin area (Aluway-PetttaCorridor). The estimated completion cost of the Metro project would be 5,146 crores
and made operated by the year 2016.
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From the above case, list out various phases of project formulation.

3.5. Project finance

It means the arrangement of sufficient funds to finance a specific project. The ways
and means of financing a project will vary from project to project. It depends on the
nature, duration and size of the Project.
The sources of project finance may be internal (own fund, accumulated profit and
retained earnings in case of existing business) and external (borrowings from banks
and financial institutions).
Besides, the entrepreneur can make use of available subsidies and grants- in-aid from
government and non-governmental agencies.
The Capital requirements of an entrepreneur can be sub divided into two, such as;
1. Fixed Capital
2. Working Capital
1.

Fixed capital : Capital required to finance fixed assets is called fixed capital. It
includes share capital, debentures, long term loans , assistance from foreign financial institutions and subsidies /margin money from promotional agencies.

2.

working capital : Capital required to meet the day to day activities of business
is termed as working capital. It includes advances and overdrafts from commercial banks, credit facilities from suppliers, discounting of bills etc.

3.5.1. Determinants of working capital

The requirement of working capital varies from business to business which depends
on the following factors.
1.

Nature of business: Trading concerns required huge investment in working capital since they have to stock large quantities of finished goods. The requirement
of working capital of public utility concern is comparatively lesser.

2.

Size of business: Larger the business, larger will be the need for working capital
vice versa.

3.

Cost and time involved in manufacture (production cycle): If the time taken to
manufacture is more the need for working capital will also be more.

4.

Terms of purchase and sales: If a concern would be able to sell it products on

cash basis and make it purchases on credit basis, the requirement of working
capital will be lesser.

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5.

Turnover of working capital: If the time taken for conversion is more working
capital required will also be more.

6.

Trade cycle (business cycle-boom/prosperity, recession, depression and recovery): During depression, more working capital is required compared to boom
period.

7.

Liquid current assets: I f the current assets are highly liquid the working capital
requirement will be less.

8.

Other factors: Absence of banking relationships, absence of transport facilities

etc will result in more working capital.

3.5.2. Operating Cycle of Working Capital

3.5.3. Concept of Working Capital

There are two concepts of working capital:
1.

Gross Working Capital Concept : According to this concept working capital is the
total of current asset.

2.

Net working capital concept: According to this concept working capital is the
difference between Current assets and current liabilities.
Current assets are those assets which are converted into cash within one year.
Examples of current assets are cash in hand, cash at bank, stock, bills receivable,
debtors, etc. Current liabilities are those liabilities which are payable within a
period of one year. Examples are Bank overdraft, sundry creditors, bills payable,
outstanding expenses, etc.

Illustration 1
From the following information calculate working capital under Gross working capital
and Net working capital concept.
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Current Asset

Rs.2,00,000

Current Liabilities

Rs.1,30,000

Solution:
Under Gross working capital concept:
Working capital

= Sum of current assets

= Rs.2,00,000

Net Working capital concept:

Working capital = Current Assets Current Liabilities
= 2,00,000 1,30,000
= Rs.70,000
Illustration 1I
Calculate Working Capital of Shaji & Co., according to Gross working capital concept
and Net working capital concept from the following data :Stock

50,000.

Trade Creditors

32,000

Debtors

75,000

Cash

1,00,000

Dividend Payable

50,000

Tax

44,000

Short term loan

61,000

Short term Investment -

76,000

Solution:
Total Current Assets

= Stock + Debtors + Cash +Short term Investment

= 50,000 + 75,000 + 1,00,000 + 76,000
= 3,01,000

Total Current Liabilities = Trade creditors + Dividend payable + Tax + Short term loan
= 32,000 + 50,000 + 44,000 + 61,000
= 1,87,000
Gross Working Capital = 3,01,000.
Net Working Capital

= Current Assets Current Liabilities

= 3,01,000 - 1,87,000
= 1,14,000

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Illustration 1II
From the following is the balance sheet of XYZ Ltd. As on 31st March, 2016
Liabilities
Share capital
General Reserves
Debentures
Creditors
Bills payable

Amount

4,00,000
1,20,000
1,70,000
1,00,000
50,000

Assets

Amount

Land and Building

1,50,000

Plant and Machinery

2,50,000

Stock

1,50,000

Debtors

70,000

Bills receivable

80,000

Cash at bank
Cash in hand
8,40,000

1,00,000
40,000
8,40,000

Calculate Working capital under Gross working capital concept and Net working
capital concept.
Solution
Under Gross working capital concept:
Working capital = Sum of current assets
= Stock + Debtors + Bills receivable + Cash at Bank + Cash in hand.
= 1,50,000 + 1,70,000 + 80,000 + 1,00,000 + 40,000.
= 4,40,000
Net Working capital concept:
Working capital = Current Assets Current Liabilities.
Current Asset = Stock + Debtors + Bills receivable + Cash at Bank + Cash in hand.
= 1,50,000 + 1,70,000 + 80,000 + 1,00,000 + 40,000.
= 4,40,000
Current liabilities

= Creditors + Bills payable

= 1,00,000 + 50,000
= 1,50,000

Net Working capital

= 4,40,000 1,50,000
= 2,90,000

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3.6. Sources of finance

1.

Long Term finance

This source is needed for acquiring fixed assets like land and building, plant and
machinery, furniture and fixtures etc. Sources of long term financing may be
issue of shares, issue of debentures, assistance from foreign financial institutions, loans from special financial institutions like KFC, IDBI subsidy from promotional agencies, etc.

2.

Medium term finance

Medium term funds are usually required for a period ranging from 5 to 10 years.
Sources of medium term funds are: issue of redeemable debentures, loans from
commercial banks and other financial institutions.

3.

Short term finance

This is required for financing working capital requirements. This fund is invested
in current assets like cash in hand, debtors, inventories, cash at bank, bill receivables, short term investments etc. The sources for finding short term finance are:
Advances and overdrafts from commercial banks
Credit facilities from suppliers
Instalment credit
Discounting of bills

3. 7. Types of cost

1. Fixed cost: Those costs which do not change with changes in the volume or
level of activity within the limit of plant capacity. Eg: Rent of business premises,
insurance, depreciation, taxes, salary of executives etc.
2. Variable cost: Cost which tends to vary directly with variation in the volume of
output. It varies in direct proportion to the volume of production. Variable cost per
unit remains the same at all levels of activity. Eg : direct material, direct labour.
Variable costs are also referred as product cost.
3. Total cost: It is the total of all implicit and explicit costs incurred for producing a
certain product. It represents the money value of all resources sacrificed for
producing goods and services. It includes fixed costs and variable cost.
4. Average cost: It is the cost per unit of output. It is obtained by dividing the total
cost by the total number of units produced.
5.

Marginal cost: It is the extra cost incurred for producing an extra unit of output.
It is the cost of marginal unit produced.

Marginal cost = Change in Total Cost / Change in Unit

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Assessment Activity
Classify the following into Fixed Cost and Variable Cost
a. Rent of godown
b. Telephone bill
c. Daily wages of sweepers
d. Salary to permanent staff
e. Cost of raw material
f. Interest on capital invested by an Entrepreneur.

3.8 Break Even Analysis

It is a method of cost volume profit analysis widely used in practice. It is used in two
senses- in narrow sense and in broad sense. In narrow sense, it refers to a technique
of determining that level of operation where total revenue is equal to the total expenses.
It is the technique of determining the no profit no loss point. In its broad sense, breakeven
analysis refers to the study of relationship of cost-volume and profit at different levels
of activities.

3.8.1 Breakeven point

It may be defined as that point of sales volume at which total revenue is equal to total
cost. It is the point of no profit no loss.
Breakeven point can be stated in the form of an equation

Breakeven point (in sales) = Fixed cost/ Profit Volume (PV) Ratio
PV Ratio = Contribution/Sales 100
Breakeven point in units = fixed cost /contribution per unit or breakeven sales/selling
price per unit Contribution is the difference between sales and variable cost of sales
or it is the total of fixed cost and profit.
Sales = Total cost + profit
Total cost = fixed cost + variable cost
Therefore, sales = Fixed cost + variable cost + profit
Sales- variable cost = fixed cost + profit = contribution
Contribution = sales variable cost or fixed cost + profit
PV ratio =Contribution/sales 100 or
PV Ratio = change in profit/change in sales 100
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Contribution and profit statement

Sales
Less Variable cost
Contribution
Less Fixed cost
Profit

***
***
***
***
****

Illustration I
From the following information Calculate profit.
Sales : 3,50,000
Total cost : 2,50,000.
Solution:
Sales = Total cost + profit
Thus, Profit

= Sales - Total cost

= 3,50,000 2,50,000
= 1,00,000

Illustration II
From the following information find out Total cost.
Fixed cost : 75,000
Variable cost : 35,000
Solution:
Total cost

= Fixed cost + Variable cost

= 75,000 + 35,000
= 1,10,000

Illustration III
From the following information find out contribution .
Sales : 2,00,000
Variable cost 1,20,000
Solution:
Contribution

= Sales Variable cost

= 2,00,000 1,20,000
= 80,000.

Illustration IV
From the following infromation calculate Contribution
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Total Cost = 3,00,000

Variable cost = 1,60,000
Profit

= 90,000

Solution
Contribution = Fixed cost + profit
Fixed cost

= Total cost Variable cost

= 3,00,000 1,60,000
= 1,40,000

Therefore, Contribution = 1,40,000 + 90,000

= 2,30,000
OR
Contribution

= Sales Variable cost

Sales

= Fixed cost + Variable cost + profit

Fixed cost

= Total cost Variable cost

= 3,00,000 1,60,000
= 1,40,000.

Sales

= 1,40,000 + 1,60,000 + 90,000

= 3,90,000

Contribution

= 3,90,000 1,60,000
= 2,30,000

Illustration V
Prepare a statement for finding contribution and profit from the following:
Sales : 1,00,000
Varible cost : 60,000
Fixed csot : 30,000
Solution:
Contribution and profit statement
Sales

1,00,000

Less Variable cost

60,000

Contribution

40,000

Less Fixed cost

30,000

Profit

10,000

Illustration VI
Find PV ratio from the following:
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Contribution : 40,000
Sales

: 1,00,000

Solution:
Contribution
100
Sales

PV ratio =

40, 000
= 1, 00, 000 100 = 40% Sales

Illustration VII
Compute Break Even Opportunity in sales value and in units with the help of the
following items:
- Total output 10,000 units
- Selling price per unit Rs. 20.
- Variable cost per unit Rs.12
- Fixed cost Rs.40,000.
Solution:
Method -I
Break even sales = F.C/PV Ratio
= Contribution per unit/ Selling price 100

P.V.Ratio

= 20- 12/20 100 = 40%

Fixed Cost

= Rs. 40,000

Break Even Sales

= 40,000/40 100 = Rs. 1,00,000.

Method II
Break Even Sales

= F.C/ Contribution Sales

Contribution

= Sales - Variable cost

= 2,00,000 1,20,000 = 80,000.

Break Even Sales

= 40,000/ 80,000 2,00,000 = Rs. 1,00,000.

Method I
Break Even Units= Fixed cost/ Contribution per unit
= 40,000 / 8 = 5,000 units
Method II
Break Even Units= Break even sales/ Selling price per unit
= 1,00,000 / 20 = 5,000 units

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Graphical representation of Break even point

3.9 Ratio Analysis

Here relation between two variables ie.
liquidity, solvency, profitability and
efficiency of the business. It gives a
true picture of the financial health of
the unit. For analysing the feasibility of
a project, the following ratios are mainly
used.
1)

Current Ratio/Working capital ratio

2)

Debt-equity ratio

3)

Debt-service coverage ratio

4)

Profitability Ratio.

5)

Return on Investment (ROI)

3.9.1 Current Ratio/Working capital Ratio

Current ratio is the most common ratio for measuring liquidity. It represents the ratio
of current assets to current liabilities. It is also called working capital ratio. Currents
assets includes Cash in hand, Cash at bank, Bills receivable, Sundry debtors, Stock,
Prepaid expenses, short term investments, etc. Current Liabilities consists of creditors,
bills payable, bank overdraft, outstanding expenses, income tax payable, Proposed
dividend ,etc. An ideal current ratio is 2:1.
Current assets
Current Ratio/Working Capital Ratio: =Current liabilities
Illustration-I
From the following information find current ratio.
Cash in hand
Cash at bank
Debtors
Stock
Creditors
Bills payable
Bank overdraft

: 50000
:150000
: 40000
: 60000
: 60000
: 40000
: 50000

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Solution:
Current ratio = current assets/current liabilities
Current assets = 50000+150000+40000+60000 =300000
Current liabilities = 60000+40000+50000 = 150000/Current ratio
3.9.2

= 300000/150000=2:1

Debt-equity ratio

This ratio indicates the relative proportion of debt and equity in financing the assets of
a firm. This ratio is computed by dividing the total debt of firm by its net worth. Here
debt refers to the outside liabilities such as long term loans, debentures etc
Equity refers to net worth or shareholders fund. Shareholders fund includes Equity
capital + Preference Capital + Reserves + Surplus Fictitious assets. An ideal debt
equity ratio is 2:1.
Debt-equity ratio =

Debt
Equity

OR

Outsiders' Fund
Shareholders fund

Illustration-I
From the following information , find out Debt-Equity ratio.
Equity share

200000

Preference share

200000

General reserve 80000

Long-term loan 100000
Debentures

220000

Solution:
Debt-equity ratio =
Debt

Equity

Debt
Equity

OR

100000+220000

320000/-

200000 + 200000 + 8000 = 480000/-

Debt equity ratio = 320000/480000

= 0.67:1

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3.9.3 Debt-service coverage ratio :

This ratio expresses the relation between earning before interest and taxe and fixed
interest charges. This ratio shows how many times the interest charges are covered
by EBIT out of which they will be paid. Higher the ratio, better is the position of long
term creditors and vice versa.
EBIT

Debt-service coverage ratio =

Fixed Interest Charges

Illustration-I
From the following information calculate Debt Service coverage ratio.
Payment after interest and tax

: 40000

Interest

: 5000

Tax

:10000

Solution:
EBIT

Debt-service coverage ratio =

Fixed Interest Charges

Calculation of earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)
Earnings after interest and tax

= 40000

Add interest

5000

Earnings after tax before interest = 45000

Add tax

10000

Earnings before interest and tax

= 55000

Fixed interest charges

= 5000

Debt service coverage ratio

= EBIT/Fixed interest charges

= 55000/5000 =11 times

3.9.4 Profitability ratio:- It reveals the profit earning capacity of the business.
Important profitability ratios are :
1.

Gross profit ratio: It helps in ascertaining whether the average percentage of

profit on the goods is maintained or not.
Gross profit ratio

Gross Profit
100
Net Sales

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2.

Net profit ratio: It is used to measure the overall profitability. It is an index of an

efficiency and profitability of the business. Higher the ratio, better is the operational efficiency of the concern.
Net profit ratio = Net Profit 100
Sales

Illustration-I
From the following information find out gross profit ratio and net profit ratio.
Net sales

: 150000/-

Gross profit : 50000/Net profit

: 30000/-

Solution:
Gross profit ratio

= Gross Profit 100

= 50000/150000 100 = 33.33%
Net Sales

Net profit ratio

= Net Profit 100

Sales

= 30000/150000 100 = 20%

3.9.5 Return on Investment (ROI)

ROI is found out by dividing the net benefit /net profits after depreciation but before
interest by the capital employed.
ROI =

Net Profit (after depreciation but before interest and tax) 100
Capital employed

Illustration-I
From the following information calculate Return On Investment (ROI).
Net profit before depreciation, interest and tax : 40000/Depreciation

: 10000/-

Capital employed

: 300000/-

Solution:
ROI =

Net Profit after depreciation before interest and tax 100

Capital employed

Net profit after depreciation and before tax = 40000-10000

= 30000/Capital employed
ROI

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Assessment Activity
Complete the following:
Ratio
1. Current

Calculation
Current Asset
Current Liability
Total debt Equity

2. Debt Equity
3. Debt Equity Service
coverage
4. Profitability
5. Return on Investment

?
?
?

Discussion
Standard ratio to evaluate
working capital
Direct comparison of Debt to
Equity.
?
?

Illustrations:
From the given data calculate Current ratio, Grows profit ratio, Net profit ratio
Current Assets
: Rs.70000
Sales
: Rs 120000
Current Liabilities
: Rs. 35000
Gross profit
: Rs. 60000
Net profit
: Rs. 30000
Current Ratio/working capital ratio
Gross profit ratio
Gross profit ratio

Net profit ratio =

Current assets
7000
2 :1
=
Current liabilities.
3500

= Gross Profit 100

Net Sales
= 60000 100 = 50%
120000

3000
100 25%
120000

Illustration 2
From the given information calculate Debt equity ratio and Debt-service coverage
ratio
Equity Capital
: Rs. 340000
Debt
: Rs. 190000
EBIT
: Rs.88000
Fixed Interest Charges : Rs. 8000

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Debt
Debt-equity ratio = Equity
Debt-equity ratio =

190000
0.55
340000

Debt-service coverage ratio =

EBIT
Fixed Interest Charges

88000
= 11 times
8000

3.10. Cash flow statement

A cash flow statement is a statement depicting the reasons for the change in cash
position from one period to another. A projected cash flow statement will help the
management in ascertaining how much cash will be available to meet the obligations
to trade creditors, to repay bank loan and to pay dividend to share holders.

3.10.1. Specimen form of a Cash Flow Statement

A .Sources:
Profit after Tax:
Add: Depreciation
Interest
Tax
Increase in Liabilities
Decrease in Assets
Total(A)
B. Applications:
Interest
Tax
Increase in Assets
Decrease in Liabilities
Loan repayments
Others
Total(B)

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3..11. Projected Income Statement

It is used to project the sales and revenue.
Projected Income Statement
Sales

*******

Less cost of sales

*****

Gross profit

******

Less administration and selling expenses

*****

Operating profit

******

3.12. Projected Balance sheet

It is prepared by incorporating the expected changes in the assets and liabilities of the
firm. It can be prepared for subsequent year or years
Projected Balance sheet
Liabilities

Amount

Current liabilities

*****

Long term liabilities

*****

Assets

Amount

Current assets- cash and cash

equivalents

*****

Bills Receivables

*****

Sundry debtors

*****

Capital

*****

Stock

*****

Retained earnings

*****

Investments

*****

****
Total

****

Fixed assets less depreciation

****

Other assets

****

Total

****

Assessment Activity
Prepare a brief note on the following concepts.
1.

Projected profitability statement

2.

Balance sheet

3.

Cash flow statement

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TE Questions
Objective type Questions
1. Name any Two Project Evaluation techniques.
2.Current Ratio means
3.Current Assets- Current Liability =.
4.Stock and Receivables are type of assets.
5. The excess of sales over variable cost is...............
6. At break even point, total cost is equals to..................
7. The techniques of Marginal cost is based on classification of cost into ..........
and ......................
8. At break even point the contribution will be equal to ...................
9. BEP = Total Fixed Cost / ?
II. Descriptive Questions
10. Give the meaning of the term "Project"
11. List out any five characteristics of a Project.
12. Give a flow chart of Phases of Project Formulation.
13. Explain the different phases of Project Cycle.
14. Mention any two difference between Working Capital and Fixed Capital
15. Analyse the term Break Even Point with the help of Break Even Chart.
16. Discuss the need for Working Capital
17. Compute Average Cost, Marginal Cost and Total Cost with the help
following items.

Output
0
1
2
3
4
5
6

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Fixed Cost
120
120
120
120
120
120
120

Variable
Cost

Total
Cost

Average
Cost

Marginal
Cost

60
100
135
160
210
276

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18. The ABC Ltd, manufactures fully automatic washing machines in different
variety (Small, Medium, Large, Industrial). From the given information , Calculate the Break Even Quantity
Machine

Unit Selling price

Unit Variable cost

Fixed Expenditure per month

Small
Medium
Large
Industrial

10,000
15,000
20,000
35,000

3,000
8,000
13,000
20,000

35,000
35,000
70,000
1,50,000

19. Pranavu India Ltd, are the producers of different sizes of Television. From the
information given below, Calculate the Break Even Quantity of the T.V sets
manufactured per month.
Size of

Unit Selling price

Unit Variable cost

Fixed Expenditure

T.V sets

24"
32"
36"
42"

per month

5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000

2,000
7,000
12,000
14,000

4,000
6,000
8,000
9,000

20. The following information :

Sales Rs.4,00,000.
Direct labour Cost (2000 units) Rs.40,000.
Direct Material Cost (2000 units) Rs. 1 Lakh.
Direct Expenses(2000 units) Rs.20,000.
Fixed Cost Rs. 1,20,000.
Find out:
(a). Variable Cost per unit.
(b). Total Cost.
(c). Quantity to be sold at Break Even Point
21. Classify the following costs into Fixed cost and Variable Cost.
a. Direct material
b. Direct labour
c. Rent,rates and taxes
d. Executive salaries
e. Power and fuel
f. Salesmens commission
g. Insurance
h. Audit fees
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22. Review your understanding of the following:

1. Current ratio.
2. Return on Investment
3. Debt equity ratio.
4. Profitability ratio.
23. State whether each of the following statement is True or False.
1. Project Formulation is also known as Project Planning.
2. Market analysis is included under the Techno-Economic analysis.
3. Project feasibility and Project viability is one and the same.
4. Financial analysis is an analytical tool used to study of Cash flows, Cost Vol
ume Profit (CVP) and Ratio analysis.
5. Cost benefit analysis will consider the direct cost and direct benefits of cost.
Answer: (1). True (2) True (3) False (4) True (5) True.
24. Complete the chart

Source of Finance
LONG TERM

1. Issue of shares
2.
3.
4.

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SHORT TERM

MEDIUM TERM

1. Issue of redeemable
debentures
2.
?
3.
?
4.
?

1. Advances and O/D

2.
3.
4.

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?
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Extended Activities
1. An intending entrepreneur has approached you with a request to estimate and
identify the sources of funds for his food processing unit. Prepare his fund requirement
2. Take a project report either from an entrepreneur or from a financial institution and
then appraise the same. Show your project appraisal to your subject teacher and seek
their opinion about your appraisal.
3. Visit a branch of SIDBI and prepare a detailed account of SIDBIs various financial
schemes for small enterprises, and the problems faced if any, while extending loans.
Based on above, submit your recommendations for improving the present situation.

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UNIT-4
PROJECT APPRAISAL AND REPORT
4. Introduction
Risk is inherent in every project. No one can be sure about the success of the proposed
project. Financial institutions are concerned with the soundness of the proposal before
extending any financial help. Detailed study of the project will end up in a Project
Report which furnishes all elements involved in formulating a project. It acts as a
road map that directs to function within the frame work obtained. Moreover it also be
treated as check list to guide orderly implementation. The focus of this unit is on
project appraisal and preparation of project report.

Learning outcomes
The learner:
explains the concept of project appraisal
explains the various aspects of projects appraisal
identifies various project appraisal tools
evaluates the project on the basis of different appraisal techniques
calculates payback period, net present value and profitability index
identifies various project appraisal tools
explains the meaning and significance and content of a Project Report
states the process of Formulation of a Project report.
outlines the Performa of a Project Report
prepares a Project Report independently.

4.1 Meaning and importance of project appraisal

It is the appraisal of cost and benefits associated with a particular project to predict
the viability of the proposed project. Financial institutions undertake a careful evaluation
of the proposed project for determining its creditworthiness before committing any
financial assistance. Project appraisal is the systematic and comprehensive review of
economic, environmental, financial, social, technological, and other aspects of a project
to determine whether it will meet the organisational objectives.

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4.2. Aspects of Project Appraisal

Different aspects of a project are not independent but in reality they are interrelated
and a project appraisal is incomplete without a comprehensive study of different aspects.
Various aspects that can be considered for assessing the viability of a project are

4.2.1 Technical appraisal

Technical feasibility implies the adequacy of the proposed plant and equipment to
produce the product within the prescribed norms. The technical analysis of a project
involves designing the various processes, installing equipment, specifying material,
and prototype testing. The project manager has to select the technology required in
consultation with technical experts and consultants.
While assessing the technical feasibility of the project, the following factors are to be
considered.
1.

Availability of land and site.

2.

Availability of other inputs like water, power, raw materials, transport, and communication facilities.

3.

Availability of servicing facilities like machine shops, electric shop etc.,

4.

Availability of work force as per required skill and arrangements proposed for
training-in-plant and outside.

4.2.2 Management appraisal

Management appraisal is a process of monitoring the managerial components of the
promoter. It plays an important role for the organisational success. To judge the
managerial capability of promoter an appraisal should be made regarding their
resourcefulness, and commitment, industrial experience and past performance. In the
absence of managerial competence, the projects which are even feasible, may fail.
Research studies report that most of the enterprises fall sick because of lack of
managerial competence or mismanagement. This is more so in case of small-scale
enterprises where the proprietor is all in all, i.e., owner as well as manager. Due to his
one-man show, he may be jack of all but master of none.

4.2.3 Environmental Appraisal

In the modern world, because of the rapid development of industry, pollution has reached
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pressure from consumers, local people and investors, which force the firm to act in a
more environment-friendly manner. Therefore, location of the project, type of technology
to be used, and method of effluent disposal are to be decided only after taking the
following factors into consideration
Public health and occupational safety
Control of air, water and land pollution
Management of renewable natural resources (plants and animals)
Efficient use of natural resources through multiple use, recycling and erosion
control
Conservation of unique habits (forests, game reserves) for rare species and
cultural preservation

4.2.4. Market Appraisal

Before the production actually starts, the entrepreneur needs to anticipate the possible
market for the product. He/she has to anticipate who will be the possible customers
for the product and where and when the product will be sold. This is because production
has no value for the producer unless it is sold. Thus, knowing the anticipated market
for the product to be produced becomes an important element in every business plan.
Market analysis is concerned primarily with two questions.
What would be the aggregate demand of the proposed product / service in
future?
What would be the market share of the project under appraisal?
To answer the above questions, the market analyst requires a wide variety of information
such as
Consumption trends in the past and the present
Past and Present supply position
Production possibilities and Constraints
Imports and Exports
Structure of competition
Cost Structure
Elasticity of Demand
Consumer behavior, intentions, motivations, attitudes, preferences & require
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Distribution channels & marketing policies in use

Administrative, technical, & legal constraints

4.2.5 Economic and Financial Appraisal

In economic analysis, an effort is made to find out as to whether the benefits associated
with the project are more than the project cost for justifying investment made on it.
Since all the business activities revolve around finance, the importance of financial
aspects cannot be under estimated. This analysis consists of the following elements.
Source of fund (internal or external)
If the funds are to be borrowed, would the entrepreneur be able to pay back
the loan.
Possibility of grant from the Government or from any other sources.
Effective cost recovery mechanism, aimed to recoup the project cost
Economic analysis also referred to as social cost benefit analysis. It is concerned with
judging a project from the social point of view. In such an evaluation the focus is on
the social costs and benefits rather than monetary costs and benefits. Social cost
benefits analysis consists the following elements.

Economic benefits and cost of the project

Impact of the project on the distribution of income in the society

Impact of the project on savings and investment in the society

Assessment activity
1.

A project which is viable at present may not be sustainable in future. How can
you overcome this issue?

2.

Identify the method of appraisal to which the following decision belongs.

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1 At what price customer will buy

Market appraisal

2. Efficient disposal and utilisation of bye-product

3. Plant layout

4. Manufacturing process

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4.3 Tools of project appraisal

Tools of Project appraisal are used to asses a proposed projects success and viability.
After identifying the associated cost and expected revenues, an entrepreneur tries to
evaluate the project by using any or combination of the following methods.

4.3.1 Payback Method

Payback period represent the number of years required to recover the original
investment. Projects will be selected if initial outlay can be recovered within a
predetermined period. This method is relatively easy since the cash flow doesnt need
to be discounted. It is an attempt to measure the period of time taken for the original
cost of a project to be recovered from the earning of the project itself.

4.3.2 Formula for Calculating Payback Period

a) when annual cash inflows are equal
Payback period = original cost of a project/annual cash inflow after
tax before depreciation
b) when annual cash inflows are not equal
The payback period can be found out by adding up the cash inflows until the
total is equal to the initial cash outlay of the project

Illustration-1
A project cost Rs.50000 and yields annual cash inflow of Rs.10000 for 7 years. Calculate
its payback period.
Solution
Payback period = original cost of the project/annual
cash inflow
=50000/10000
=5 years

Illustation-2
Determine a payback period for a project which require a cash outlay of Rs.12,000
and generate cash inflow of Rs.2000, Rs.4000, Rs.4000, Rs.5000 in the first, second,
third and fourth year respectively
Solution
year
Annual cash inflow
Cumulated cash inflow
1

2000

2000

4000

6000

4000

10000

5000

15000
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Up to third year the initial investment of Rs.12,000 is not recovered, rather only
Rs.10,000 is recovered. But the cash inflow for the fourth year is Rs.5000, i.e. Rs.3000
more than the cost of the project. Thus the time required to recover Rs.2000 will be
2000/5000 = 0.4 years
Hence payback period is 3.4 years

Additional Information -- Computation of CFAT

Annual Sales
Less:Cost of production including
depreciation of Rs.100000
Profit before tax
Less:Tax @ 40%
Profit after tax
Add:Depreciation (non cash expense)
Cash flow After Tax before Depreciation (CFAT)

500000
300000
200000
80000
120000
100000
220000

4.3.3 Net Present Value

A projects net present value is determined by summing the net cash inflows, discounted
at the projects cost of capital and deducting the initial outlay. Decision criteria are to
accept a project with a positive net present value.
Net present value = present value of all cash inflows - present value of all
cash outflows
The following steps are involved in the NPV method:
1.

Determine appropriate rate of interest to discount cash flows

Compute the present value of total investment outlay

3.

Compute the present value of total cash inflows

4.

Subtract the present value of cash outflow from the present value of cash
inflows

5.

Choose the project if the NPV is positive. If the NPV is negative, i.e., the present
value of cash outflow is more than the present value of cash inflow the project
proposal will be rejected

Illustration-1
Calculate the net present value of two projects and suggest which of the project
should be accepted assuming a discount rate of 10%

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Project A
Project B
Initial investment
Rs.40000
Rs.60000
Estimated life
5years
5 years
Scrap value
Rs.2000
Rs.4000
The profits before depreciation and after tax are as follows:
Project A-12000, 18000,7000,5000,4000 respectively
Project B-35000, 25000, 12000, 4000, 4000 respectively
Calculation of net present value
PROJECT-A
Year

Cash inflows

Present at 10%
value of Re.1

Present value of
cash inflows

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6 (scrap)

12000
18000
7000
5000
4000
2000

0.909
0.826
0.751
0.683
0.621
0.621
Present
value of all
cash follows

10908
14868
5257
3415
2484
1242
38174

Net present value=Present value of all cash inflow - Present value of all cash outflows
NPV =38174 40000 =-1826
PROJECT-B
Year
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6 (scrap)

Cash inflows

Present at 10%
value of Re.1

Present value of
cash inflows

35000
25000
12000
4000
4000
4000

0.909
0.826
0.751
0.683
0.621
0.621
Present
value of all
cash follows

31815
20650
9012
2732
2484
2484
69177

Net present value=Present value of all cash inflows-Present value of all cash outflows
NPV
= 69177-60000 = 9177
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As the net present value of project B is more, it is suggested that project B may be
selected
Note: the scrap valued is considered as a cash inflow at the end of the life of the
project

4.3.4 Profitability Index

This is the ratio of the present value of project cash inflow to the present value of
initial cost. Projects with a Profitability Index of greater than 1.0 are acceptable
Profitability index=Present value of cash inflows/Present value of cash outflow

Illustration-1
The initial cash outlay of the project is Rs.50000 and it generates cash inflows of
Rs16000,Rs19000,Rs22000,and Rs 13000 in four years. Ascertain the profitability index
of the proposed investment assuming 10% rate of discount.
Year

Cash in flows

Present at 10%
value of Re.1

Present value of
cash inflows

1.
2.
3.
4.

16000
19000
22000
13000

0.909
0.826
0.751
0.683

14544
15694
16522
8879

TOTAL

55639

Profitability index = present value of cash inflows/present value of cash outflows

= 55639/50000

= 1.113

4.3.5 Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

This method equates the net present value of the project to zero. The project is evaluated
by comparing the calculated internal rate of return to the predetermined required rate
of return. Projects with Internal rate of return that exceeds the predetermined rate
are accepted. The major weakness is that when evaluating mutually exclusive projects,
use of internal rate of return may lead to selecting a project that does not maximize the
shareholders wealth.

Assessment Activity
Consider the following case:
Raju intends to start a Supermarket . He has formulated a project for their purpose
and conducted a viability study. The total cost of the project is estimated to be
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Rs.17,00,000. He needs external financial assistance from banks or financial institutions.

How can we convince the feasibility and viability of the Project?
What all documents are to be filed to get financial assistance from an external
agency ?

4.4 Meaning and Significance of Project Report

A Project Report is an important document to convince people about feasibility and
viability of a project. It is a Blue Print of an investment proposal. It can be defined as
a well evolved course of action derived to achieve the specific objective within a
specified period of time. Whether a Project should be proceeded with or not, depends
upon their report. Moreover, Banks or financial institutions usually provide financial
support on the basis of the Report.
From the above, can you list out the significance of a Project Report
It acts like a road map
For getting financial assistance from Banks or other financial institutions
To act as means of communication
To serve as valid proof
To meet legal requirements
To measure the progress
To control the performance
The need and importance of a Project Report is clear from the above discussion. The
following questions are relevant in this regard:
o

How can we prepare a formal report ?

What are the contents to be included in it?

Let us have detailed discussion:

4.4.1.Process of Project Report

Selection of
an Idea

Observation

Scanning of
Business
Environment

Preparation of
Project Report

4.4.2.Contents of a Project Report

The information to be included in a project report may be broadly classified as :1. General Information:The information of general nature in the project report includes the following:
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a. Bio-data of promoter: It includes the name and address of the entrepreneur, his qualification, experience, etc.
b. Industry profile: Analysis of industry to which the project belongs.
c. Constitution and organisation: Organisational structure of the enterprise.
d. Product details: Utility of the product, the range and design of the product
and advantages of the products over it substitutes.
2. Project description:
A brief description of the project is to be included here:-

a. Site : Location of the enterprise whether owned or leasehold industrial or

residential area.
b. Availability of raw material and skilled labour.
c. Utilities power, fuel and water.
d. Pollution control scope of dumps and sewage system
e. Transport facilities Mode of transport and distance from various locations.
f. Machinery and equipments A complete list of machinery and equipments
indicating their size, type and cost.
g. Production process the process involved in production and conversion
period.
3. Market potential :
The following aspects are to be covered

a. Demand and supply position expected demand for the product, present
supply position of the product and also the gap to be filled up by the
proposed unit.
b. Expected price Price at which the product is to be sold.
c. Marketing strategy arrangements made for selling the products.
d. After sales service- provision regarding repair and maintenance of the product sold.
4. Capital cost and sources of finance:
An estimate of various components of capital items like land and building, plant, etc
and the probable source of financing the same.
5. Working capital requirements:
Estimated working capital and its source should be mentioned here.

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6. Economic and social variables:

The source economic benefit expected to accrue from the project should also be
stated in the report which includes employment generation, local resource utilisation,
development of the area etc.
7. Other financial aspects:
To assess the Profitability of the project, a projected profit and loss account and to
assess the financial position , a projected balance sheet and cash flow statement is to
be appended.
8. Project Implementation:
A time table for the project to ensure the timely completion of the project is also to be
presented.

4.4.3 .Proforma of a Project Report:1. Introduction:

a. Nature of activity
b. Constitution
c. The entrepreneur and his ability to implement the project
d. Market analysis
2. Investment analysis:
a. Fixed capital requirements (Fixed assets and sources)
b. Working capital requirements
c. Material and labour
3. Analysis of costs:
a. Fixed costs
b. Variable costs
c. Cost of production
4. Calculation of surplus:
a. Sales realisation
b. Non-cash costs
c. Finance charges
d. Surplus
5. Sources of finance:
a. Cost of the project
b. Own funds
c. Borrowed funds
d. Sources
6. Project performance and profitability
A. Sales
XXX
Other income
XXX
Total (A)
XXX
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B. Cost of sales
Raw materials
Wages
Others
Total (B)
C. Surplus (A-B)
Depreciation
Profit before interest
and tax (B-C)
D. Interest
Profit before tax (C-D)
Tax
E. Profit after Tax
7. Project Balance Sheet
A. Assets:
B. Liabilities:
8. Cash Flow Statement
A. Sources:
Profit after Tax:
Add: Depreciation
Interest
Tax
Increase in Liabilities
Decrease in Assets
Total(A)
B. Applications:
Interest
Tax
Increase in Assets
Decrease in Liabilities
Loan repayments
Others
Total(B)
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XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX

XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
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C. Surplus (A-B)
XXX
D. Drawings
XXX
Balance of Cash
XXX
Opening balance of Cash
Closing balance of Cash
9. Ratio Analysis
a. Current Ratio
b. Debt- Equity ratio and DSCR
c. Profitability Ratio
10. Break-even Analysis
Sales
Less : Variable Costs
Materials
Wages
Overheads
Fixed Costs
Salaries
Electricity
Depreciation
Others

XXX
XXX

XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX

Total
Break-even Sales:
Fixed Cost X Sales
Contribution
% of BEP
:

Margin of Safety

XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX

BEP Sales X 100

Total Sales
: Total Sales BEP Sales

11. Conclusion
A brief concluding summary is to be given.

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4.4.4 Model Project Report

Project Report of
RIDE COMFORT AUTO TECH, CHANGUVETTY
List of Contents
Contents

Page No

Details of project in a glance

Introduction
Cost of Production and Profitability
PMEGP

:
:
:

List of Machinery

Cost of Project and Finance Plans

Other expenses for Month

Estimate of working Capital

Repayment Schedule

Computation of Depreciation, Sales

Realisation, Break even

Cost of Production & Profitability

Estimate

Cash Flow Statement

Projected Balance Sheet, CSCR

Computation of Depreciation, Sales

Realisation, Break even

Cost of Production & Profitability

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Cash Flow Statement

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Details of project
Sl.

Particulars

Details

Name of enterprises

RIDE COMFORT AUTO

TECH, Changuvetty

Name and address of the Promoter

Khurbani, Changuvetty,
Kottakkal, Malappuram Dist

Location

S No. 121/1, Thennala Village

Part I Acknowledgement No.

Plant and Machinery

Rs. 580000.00

Working Capital

Rs. 384470.00

Others

Rs. 30000.00

Total project cost

Rs. 994470.00

Bank Loan

a) Term

Rs. 366000.00

b) W/C

Rs. 230682.00

10
11

Own Capital

Rs. 49724.00

12

PMEGP Subsidy

Rs. 348065.00

13

Name of products

Seat cover

14

No of employment

10

15

Turn over 80% capacity

Rs. 6048000.00

16

Net Profit

Rs 3.98 lakh

17

BEP

44.87

18

Net profit ratio

6.58

19

Average DSCR

03.59

20

Cash balance 1 st Year

Rs. 3.73 lakh

21

Rate of return on investment

40.03

22

Name of Bank

CanaraBank, Changuvetty

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PROJECT REPORT OF RIDE COMFORT AUTO TECH,

KHURBANI, CHANGUVETTY.
1. Introduction:
RIDE COMFORT AUTO TECH, Khurbani, Changuvetty, Kottakkal, Malappuram
Dist. is proposed a Micro Enterprise for the manufacturing and marketing of car seat
covers. It is a proprietary concern. The unit has been registered in the Department of
Industries and Commerce bearing Acknowledgment number.
2. The Promoter:
Smt. Khurbani, is the proprietor of the unit. She is a young woman of 38 years and has
having good physique to handle any kind of work in connection with the production
and the marketing of the Seat cover. She has more than 1 year practical experience in
the same line of business. She has good contact with people in various walks of life.
Hence she has good confidence to make the venture a very great success. The family
members will actively help her for the day to today activities of the enterprise.
3. Scope of the Project:
The Enterprise is situating nearly to Kottakkal Town, the world famous city of Ayurveda.
Most of the people are sound in wealth. The product has good market in this town and
local markets. In Malappuram district almost all houses have at least a vehicle. Hence
seat cover has great demand. There is no such a mechanised seat cover manufacturing
unit in our District. Direct Marketing and through agents can be adopted by easy
terms. There is a vast gap between the demand and supply. Hence the product has
good scope.
Rexene can be designed and shaped, then cut with machine. The same can be stitched
in the required shape of the seat. Joints of the Rexene will be welded with P V C
welding machine.
4. Location:
The Unit is proposed to be located in the leased land, RS No. 121/1 of Thennala
Village, Edarikkode Grama panchayat is having all infrastructure facilities like easy
transport, water, Electricity, Post Office, Telephone, Hospital etc. The Location is
near at Kottakkal Muncipality and town. The rent will come to Rs 4000/5. Power and Fuel
The Unit required only 5 H.P. electric power for running the Unit. Generator can also
be used when power fails in the Unit. Approximate power charge will be Rs. 2500 per
Month.

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6. Raw Materials:
The main raw materials required for the Unit is different varieties of Rexene, Poly
Urethane foam, elastic, net, thread etc. It can be purchased from the production centers
directly, Mumbai, Chennai etc. The annual requirement of raw materials is assessed
and given in the annexure
7. Employment:
The Unit can provide employment to 10 persons directly. They are locally available.
The annual expenditure is assessed and given in the annexure.
8. Preliminary and Pre-operative expense:
Prior to the setting of the Unit, the unit has to meet some expenditure towards the
preparation of the project report, getting MSE Acknowledgement and other statutory
clearance, license etc, for which a sum of Rs. 5000 is allotted.
9. COST OF PRODUCTION AND PROFITABILITY:
The estimate of this project is on the basis of the following:
1)

The unit will work for 300 days in a year on single shift basis.

2)

The capacity utilisation has been assumed at 80% from the first year onwards.

3)

The price of the raw material and finished goods are taken at the prevailing
market price.

4)

Wages salaries have been increased by 5% every year.

5)

Repairs, insurance, telephone charge, etc., are taken at lump.

6)

No contingency provision is made since the costs are taken at prevailing market
price.

7)

Interest on Term Loan is taken at 13% per annum.

8)

Depreciation has been calculated on Written down Value Method.

9)

Income tax has been calculated at the rate applicable to proprietary concern.

10) This unit is proposed to set up under PMEGP scheme in which maximum subsidy
of 35 % on total project cost is considered.
10. PMEGP
Prime Ministers Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) is a new scheme
launched by the Government of India to promote rural people for generating employment
opportunities. As per the norms maximum subsidy of 35% will get to SC, ST, OBC,
Minorities, women etc. those who living in rural area of the Country and 25% will get
those who reside at Urban area.

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11. CASH FLOW STATEMENT

A cash flow statement for a period of 7 years on the basis of the above profitability is
furnished as annexure. The cash generation is found sufficient to serve the term
obligations.
12. PROJECTED BALANCESHEET
A projected balancesheet for a period of 7 years is given as an annexure.
13. DEBT SERVICE COVERAGE RATIO
A statement showing debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) of the unit for each operating
year is given as an annexure. The ratio is satisfactory.
14. MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTS
Sl.No

DESCRIPTION

QTY

RATES

PVC Welding Machine

93600.00

Sewing Machine double needled - Industrial

273520.00

Upholistery Dies

52000.00

Generator

52000.00

Computer and accessories

25000.00

Tools

59000.00

Total

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T E Questions
1.

Identify the following statements:

a. Current Asset/ Current Liability = ..
b. Break Even Point in units = Contribution per unit/ .
c. An ideal Current Ratio is
d. Debt/Equity = ..
e. Gross Profit Ratio = Gross Profit /.. X 100
f. Net profit Ratio = ./ Sales X 100

2.

Expand the following:(a) BEP

(b) IRR.

3.

Project Report is like a road map to an Entrepreneur, Elucidate your views.

4.

Suppose you are going to take up a business unit after completion of your VHSE
course. Then what would be your business plan for the Project proposed. Give
details of the Project.

5.

Project Report of a unit is mainly prepared for availing financial assistance from
Banks. Imagine you are appointed as a financial expert to appropriate viability
of a Project. Identify the different aspects of Project Appraisal.

6.

Give a specimen form of Project Report for your vocational course.

7.

State four steps in the Process of preparing a Project Report.

8.

Explain the uses of the Project Report for the following :

(a) The Entrepreneur
(b) Financial Institutions/Bankers
(c) The Government

9. Explain the following as elements of a Project Report :

(a) Description of the enterprise
(b) Economic viability and marketability
(c) Technical feasibility.
10

Projects will only be selected if initial outlay can be recovered within a predetermined period. Identify the method of appraisal.

11. Project investment decisions are irreversible in nature - Comment

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12. Industrialisation and preservation of environment go hand in hand - Explain

13. Match the following
Public health

Marketing aspects

Communication facility

Environmental aspects

Elasticity of demand

Technical aspects

Social cost benefit analysis

Economical aspects

14. List out the environmental issues while appraising the project
15. Cash flows-Rs.100000
Average annual cash inflow for eight years-rs.20000
Find payback period
16. Mr Vinod is the marketing manager of a distributing company. As a part of
introducing new product into the market,Mr.vinod is appointed for assessing
marketing potentials of new product. What are the aspects to be considered by
Mr.vinod in this regard?
17. A project cost Rs.50,000 and yields annual cash inflow of Rs. 10,000 for 7 years.
Calculate payback period.
18. Determine the payback period for a project which require a cash outlay of
Rs.20,000 and generate cash inflow of Rs.5,000, Rs.7,000, Rs.6,000, Rs.5,000 in
the first, second, third and fourth year respectively
19. The initial cash outlay of the project is Rs100000 and it generates cash inflows of
Rs30000,rs40000,rs45000,and Rs 25000 in four years .Ascertain the profitability
index of the proposed investment assuming 10% rate of discount.

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UNIT 5
ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT
Introduction
As you know that there are five factors of production namely land, labour, capital,
organisation and entrepreneurship. So long these factors remain separated and
scattered, there is no possibility of production. In fact this requires a special skill and
knowledge about how to seek their fullest cooperation by establishing a good
combination among them to effectively achieve the objectives set by the enterprise.
such skills and knowledge are called management. The present chapter aims at exposing
you to the fundamentals of management with special reference to small scale
enterprises.

Learning Outcomes
The learner:

explains the meaning, definition and importance of management

outlines the functions of management

explains the principles of management

states the meaning and definition of marketing management.

explains functions of marketing management

list outs meaning and definition of advertising

describes the and qualities of salesmanship

identifies the elements of Marketing Mix

5.1 Concept of Management

Management consists of different interconnected and interdependent activities or
functions aimed at achieving the goals of the organisation. Management is an activity
which is necessary whenever there is group of people working in an organisation.
Management aims at guiding their efforts towards achieving the common goal or
objective.
Management may be defined as the art of getting things done through others.
Management may be defined as To manage is to forecast and to plan, to organize, to
command, to coordinate and to control.

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5.2. Importance of Management

Management helps in achieving group goals.
It increases efficiency.
It creates a dynamic organisation.
Management helps in achieving personal objectives.
Helps in the development of the society.
Ensure optimum utilisation of resources.

Activity: I
Suresh and Sumesh are on for venturing a building work on behalf of Pradeep. This
being a heavy project for them. Suresh is of the opinion that unless we plan the activities
with utmost care the mission will be a failure. Let us hear their conversation now.
Sumesh : What would we plan ? What I mean is the various aspects involved in this
context.
After discussion on the point, Sumesh continued.
Is planning alone enough to make our endeavour a success?
Suresh

: No. Now we have to decide the various activities involved and

decide whom the work has to be entrusted and also to fix the
authority, responsibility ,etc wherever a division of work exists.

Sumesh

: Then what else?

Suresh

: After organising our activities in the above manner the next

emphasis is upon seeking the necessary work force(Staffing).

Sumesh

: After managing, they are to be properly directed? What about

communication on the things to be done by the work force? They
should be motivated.

Suresh

: Yes of course, this is to be done. They have to be motivated and

lead properly. Last but not the least, one more important aspect is
that we should see whether they do things in accordance with the
plan established.

From the above conversation, you might have got a general idea about the functions to
be performed by a manager. Let us have a glimpse over it.

5.3.Functions of Management:
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most widely accepted functions of management is one which is given by KOONTZ.

According to him, functions of Management consist of;

Planning
Planning means to decide in advance what is to be done. It is setting objectives and
targets and formulating an action plan to achieve them efficiently and effectively.
Following are the Steps in Planning:
Establishing objectives
Developing the planning premises
Development of alternatives.
Formulating derivative plans.
Selection of the best course of action.

Organising
Organising is the management function of assigning duties, grouping tasks, establishing
authority and allocating resources required to carry out a specific plan. Organising
involves bringing together the manpower and material resources to achieve the goals
set by the enterprise.

Staffing
Staffing may be defined as the managerial function which deals with the recruitment,
selection and appointment of suitable persons to the organisation. Finding the right
people for the right job is known as Staffing.

Directing
Directing is concerned with instructing, guiding, and inspiring people in the organization
to achieve its objectives. Directing involves leading, influencing and motivating
employees to perform the tasks assigned to them.
There are Four elements of Directing:
Supervision
Motivation
Leadership
Communication.

Controlling
Controlling means ensuring the activities in an organization which are performed as
per the plans and the resources are being used effectively and efficiently for the
achievement of predetermined goals.
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Controlling has the following steps:

a.

Establishment of standard performance

b.

Measurement of actual performance

c.

Comparison of actual performance with

standards and find out deviations if any

d.

Taking corrective action

For theoretical purpose, it may be convenient

to separate the management functions. But
practically, these functions are overlapping in
nature. ie, they are highly inseparable. Each
function blends into the other and each affects
the performance of others. Hence the functions
of management can be depicted as:
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Assessment activity
Suggest an appropriate Management function for the statements given below:
a.

Thinking in advance the future course of action

b.

Various elements to achieve common objectives

c.

. refers to filling the post with people.

d.

Instructing, guiding, communicating and inspiring people

in the organization.

It refers to bringing the actual results closer to the desired results.

e.

Activity
Case Study
Thezneem and Hizana are on the move to set up a BPO. Having completed the
formation of the company they were about to commence its operations. The unwieldy
size of the organisation comprising numerous and varied activities may cost even to a
stand still and shut down in the near future. In order to survive such pitfalls they have
initiated certain arrangements as follows:

The entire organisation has to be classified into various departments according to

their respective functions and each department has to be engaged with suitable
persons of the departmental heads under them. [The departments are production, marketing, HR, Finance, etc]

They have also established a relationship ranging from top to bottom and the
management was very strict regarding the path of communication. Because
they wanted their subordinates to be wholly responsible for their deeds.

The company has put up a notice board on which the rules and regulations has
been laid down. There was also strict warning that equipments and weapons
after use must be kept at the proper place where it has to be. It is equally
applicable to workers too.
a. What do you think of the benefits that shall be accrued to the firm, if the
activities are classified as above ?
b. Who are at the top in respect of authority?
c. Can you see this throughout the organisation?
d. Was there a free flow of communication? or prescribed channels for this
purpose?
e. Despite of the positions and ranks to which they belong, the management
always welcomes the bright and creative ideas of the workers.
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f. Why does the company framed the rules and regulations ? Will it be beneficial?
If so in what manner ?
g. Why the men are encouraged to contribute innovative ideas? Will it be
beneficial? How?
h. Why does the management want its men and materials in the proper place?

5.4 Principles of Management

Management principles are guidelines for the decision and action of management .
Different management experts have explained different principles on the basis of
their research. Henri Fayol, a famous industrialist of France, has described 14 principles
of management in his book 'General and Industrial Management'. These are:
a. Division of work
b. Discipline
c. Unity of direction
d. Order
e. Stability of personnel
f. Espirit de corps
g. Subordination of individual interest to general interest
h. Centralisation and decentralisation
i. Authority and responsibility
j. Unity of command
k. Scalar chain
l. Equity
m. Initiative
n. Remuneration of employees

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The list of principles of management is suggestive and all principles are not applicable
to all organizations as such. These principles are flexible and changes can be made in
them in case of need.
When you run a small business, all activities of the enterprise is to be managed by
yourself. But when the size of the business expands, the activities of the organization
is to be grouped into different functions like production, finance, marketing, etc for the
effective control When theory and principles of management are applied to these
functional areas, it is termed as functional management.

5.5 Functional areas of management

1. Financial Management
2. Human resource Management
3. Production Management
4. Marketing Management.
The heart of your business success lies in its marketing. Despite the best product or
services offered by you, none of the potential customers would know about it without
marketing . Effective marketing will increase sales which in turn lead to overall
growth to the business. Considering the importance of marketing, it is dealt in detail.

5.5.1. Concept of Marketing Management

Marketing Management refers to planning, organising, directing, and controlling the
activities which facilitate exchange of goods and services between producers and
consumers.
Marketing may be defined as "the performance of business activities that direct the
flow of goods and services through producers to consumers

5.5.2 .Objectives of Marketing Management

Creation of demand

Market share

Increase employment opportunities

Earns profit

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5.6. Marketing Functions

Marketing Functions

Functions of Exchange
Buying
Assembling
Selling

Functions of Physical
supply
Storage
Transportation
Warehousing

Facilitating Functions
Financing
Risk taking
Market research
Standardization
Grading
Packaging
Branding
Pricing
Advertisement
Salesmanship

1. Buying
Buying means the purchase of raw materials for use in manufacturing of the purchase
of finished goods for the purpose of resale.
2. Assembling
It involves collection of particular type of goods bought from different suppliers under
a common roof.
3. Selling
Selling is the act of transferring the ownership of goods by the seller to the buyer in
exchange o f money . Selling helps the firm to achieve the objective of earning profits.
4. Storage and warehousing
Storage is the process of holding and preserving goods from the place of production to
the place of consumption. The storage function is made possible by warehouses.
5. Transportation
It refers to the physical movement of goods from the place of production to the place
of consumption. It helps in assembling and dispersing goods.
6. Financing
Financing in marketing implies the provision of money and credit necessary for the
producer or seller to make goods available to the consumers.

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7. Risk taking
Marketing involves a number of risks owing to unforeseen circumstances. There can
be loss of goods due to fire, flood, earth quake, etc. All these risks are handled by the
entrepreneur.
8. Marketing Research
It means systematic collection, recording and analysing of data about problems relating
to the marketing of goods and services.
9. Standardisation and Grading
Standardisation refers to the process of setting certain standards of a product on the
basis of some desirable qualities. Grading refers to the division of products into different
classes made up of units possessing similar qualities like size, weight, shape, color and
quality.
10. Branding
A brand is a name, sign or symbol o design of a combination of all these used to
distinguish the product of one firm from others.

Assessment activity
Identify to which marketing function of the following relates:
a. The act of designing and producing the container or wrapper of a product.
b. The process of holding and preserving goods from the place of production to the
place of consumption.
c. Systematic collection, recording and analyzing of data about problems relating to
the marketing of goods and services.
d. The process of using a name sign, symbol or design to a product.

5.7. Advertising
Advertising is the most commonly used tool of promotion. It is an impersonal form of
communication which is paid for by the marketers to promote some goods or services.
Advertising may be defines as the mass communication of information intended to
persuade buyers as to maximise profits.

5.7.1.Benefits of Advertising
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Increases Sales
Creates demand
Helps in introducing new products
Controls product price
Helps analysing consumers need
Easy purchasing
Educates the customers
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8. Provide employment opportunities

9. Connecting link
10. Helps press

5.8 Salesmanship
Salesmanship or Personal Selling involves oral presentation of message in the form of
conversation with one or more prospective customers for the purpose of making sales.
Salesmanship is an ability to remove ignorance, doubt, suspicion and emotional objection
concerning the usefulness of a product.

5.8.1 Qualities of a Salesman

1. A salesman should have educational background
2. He should have memory
3. He should be honest and loyal
4. He should be tactful and courteous in dealing with his customers
5. He must possess sound health
6. He should have great interest in his work
7. Personal qualities like personality, aptitude, patience and politeness
8. Knowledge about products
9. Good posture and friendliness
10. He should understand the problems of customers

Assessment activity:
Sales Promotion Activities/Techniques/ Methods/ Tools
Sl. Sales Promotion Activities/
No. Techniques/ Methods/ Tools

90

1.

Rebates

2.
3.
4.
5.

Discounts
Refunds
Product Combination
Quantity Gift

6.
7.
8.
9.

Sampling
Usable benefit
Full finance
Instant draws and
assigned gift.

Examples
Offer Maruthi to sell Swift car at discount of
Rs.10,000 for a limited period.
Batas offer of discount up to 50%.
?
?
Buy three get one free offer currently
available for soaps like Nirma and Lux
?
?
?
Scratch a card and instantly win a refrigerator
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5.9 Concept of Marketing Mix

Marketing Mix refers to the ingredients or the tools or the value of variables which the
marketer mixes in order to interact with a particular market.
Marketing Mix may be defined as the set of marketing tools that the firm uses to
pursue its marketing objectives in the target market.

5.9.1 Elements or Components of Marketing Mix

The variables or elements of Marketing Mix have been classified into four categories,
popularly called the the Four Ps of Marketing Mix ie Product, Price, Place
and Promotion . These elements are combined to create an offer.

Product
Colour and design
Product quality
New product design
Packaging
Labelling
Branding

Elements of
Marketing Mix

Price
Price level
Margins
Pricing policy
Pricing strategies
Price change
Promotion
Advertising
Personal selling
Sales promotion
Publicity
Public relations

Place
Channel strategy
Physical distribution
Location
Layout of stores

Additional Information
The traditional Marketing Mix is expressed as the 4 Ps
ie. Product, Place, Price and Promotion. With the
emergence of service marketing, marketing mix was
redefined as 7 ps by expanding the three additional Ps
like Process, Physical environment and People.
Because of such a rise in the digital era and internet
marketing, marketing mix was again redefined as 11 Ps
by adding four more Ps like Publicity commentary,
Privacy, Personalization/ Personal interest and Personal
network. The list is not exhaustive and subject to change/
modification as a result of change in the marketing environment.

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TE Questions
I .Find the odd one out:

1 Planning, Organising, Marketing, Directing.

2 Buying, Foresight, Selling, Market research.
3 Price, Place, Promotion, publicity, product.
II. Answer the following:

4.
5.
6
7

Name the four elements of Directing.

Finding the right people for the right job is known as .
The buyer and seller assembled place is
Name the term for systematic collection, recording and analyzing of data
about problems relating to the marketing of goods and services.

III. Descriptive questions.

1. List out and explain the various managerial functions to be performed, if

you are appointed as manager in an organisation.
2. Identify the management function from the following:
It is the process of searching for prospective employees and stimulating
them to apply for job in the organization.
3. Khalid Ltd is manufacturing and distributing plastic home appliances.
Draw a diagram and explain the Functions of Marketing ?
4. Ashok, the manager of a business unit opinion that control without, planning is meaningless.
a. Do you agree with Ashok?
b. State the reasons?
5. Marketing is a social process where by people exchange goods and
services for money or for something of value to them. Explain the functions of Marketing.
6. Bajaj Auto wants to promote its sales in the market. Suggest any three
Sales Promotion techniques for the purpose.
7. Marketing Mix is the combination of different marketing decision variables,
Explain.
8. List the benefits of Advertising.
9. Identify the principles of management

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10. A salesman need not possess any personal quality to sell the product . If
the product is good, it would automatically be sold in the market, Comment.
11. The management of Saidu Soaps Ltd, manufactures of toilet sops is facing
the production of poor sales. As a marketing expert, suggest them a suitable sales promotion measure to increase their sales.
12. Match the following
A
Product
Price
Promotion
Place

B
Skimming
Advertising
Warehousing
Core product

C
Transportation
Personal selling
Formal product
Penetrating

13. If the quality of the product is good, it will find its place in the market. Express
you opinion.

REFERENCES
1.

Aruna Bhargava. Every Day Entrepreneurs: The Harbingers of Prosperity and Creators of Jobs Vikas Publishing House.
2. Entrepreneurship - Robert D Hisrich; Michael P Peters: Dean A Shepherd / Tata McGraw Hills Education Private Limited
3. Entrepreneurship: Creating and leading an Entrepreneurial Organization, Arya Kumar/Pearsons Publication.
4. Theories of Entrepreneurship - Vasant Desai/Himalaya Publishing House.
5. Entrepreneurship in Action - Mary Coulter/PHI Learning.
6. Entrepreneurship Development - Dr. T.N. Chhabra/Sun Indai Publications.
9. Entrepreneurship - Class XIth CBSE Text Book
10. Entrepreneurship Development - Dr. T.N. Chhabra/Sun Indai Publications.

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APPENDIX I.
Useful Websites for Entrepreneurs
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
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msme.gov.in
DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE
www.dic.kerala.gov.in
MAKE IN INDIA makeinindia.com
DIGITAL INDIA www.digitalindia.gov.in
SKILL INDIA www.skillindia.gov.in
BUSINESS ADVICE, BUSINESS SOLOTIONS AND E-MARKET PLACE
www.allbusiness.com
FINANCING
AND
MANAGING
THE
ACCOUNTS

www.americanexpress.com
BENCHMARKING AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT www.benchnet.com
CURRENT INTEREST RATE, MORTGAGE RATE, AND CURRENCY
RATE www.bloomberg.com
MARKETING OF BUSINESS www.bplans.com
ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO THE OWNERS
www.businessforum.com
START-UP AND BUSINESS PLAN www.morebusiness.com
RECENT STORIES AND NEWS www.businessweek.com
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STATISTICS AND SMALL BUSINESS LOW
www.ceoexpress.com
INFORMATION ABOUT GEOGRAPHY, PEOPLE, GOVERNMENT AND
ECONOMY www.odci.gov
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR EXPORTERS www.bena.com
COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF FINANCIAL TOPICS
www.dowjones.com
ARTICLE ABOUT SMALL BUSINESS TOPICS www.entrepreneurmag.com
STAGES OF BUSINESS DEVE3LOPMENT www.entreworld.org
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTRACTORS www.govcon.com
TECHNICAL REVIEW FOR SMALL BUSINESS www.ideacafe.com
HOW TO START A BUSINESS AND HOW TO OPERATE IN THE GLOBEL
MARKET PLACE www.onlinewbc.gov
DEVELOPING BUSINESS AND STRATEGIC PLAN www.bizplan.com
INTERNATIONAL TRADE, WORKPLACE ISSUE, TAXLAWS AND
REGULATIONS www.business.gov
FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS www.yeo.org

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APPENDIX II
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION

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Appendix -III
Model Project Report - I - AGRICULTURE

PLANT NURSERY
1.

INTRODUCTION

Raising of nursery for sale of flower and fruit plants is a good business.. Flowers and
fruit trees are having demand from the farmers and others since every one cannot
raise nursery. A few such nurseries can be encouraged to serve the interior rural
areas.
2.

RAW MATERIALS

Seeds, pots, manures, pesticides, fertilizers, polythene covers etc.

3.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Initially, we have to divide the land into two parts. One part for fruits and the other part
for flowers. Again each part will be divided into six parts for different variety of
flower / fruit plants. Then good variety of seeds for flowers and fruits are sown. Some
variety of flowers / fruits need to be planted from branches of some plants. Plants are
to be watered daily and nourished with some fertilizers. After a month or two the
plants are removed from the ground and kept in polyethylene covers / pots for sale.
4.

MANPOWER REQUIREMENT 4:

5.

PROJECT COST
A. Fixed Capital
Land & Building
Plant & Machinery
Miscellaneous fixed assets
Pre operative expenses
B. Working Capital ( per month)
Raw Material & Packing
Utilities
Salaries and wages
Other overheads
Working capital for 3 months
Total (A+B)

Rs.
Rental
55000
10000
5000
70000
8000
4000
12000
5000
29000
87000
157000

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6.

COST OF PRODUCTION / ANNUM

(Rs.)
Annual recurring expenditure
Depreciation on machinery
Interest on investment

348000
6000
10000
364000

7.

PROFITABILITY
Sales turnover

Rs.450000

Operating expenses

Rs.364000

Annual profit

Rs.86000

Return on investment

54.7 %

MARKET POTENTIAL
The demand for plant nursery is high as the standard of living of people is increasing.
Most of them want to keep plants and flower plants at their home. With the increase
in demand of this, every year Government and other agencies organise flower shows
at major cities of the State.
Annual Production capacity :
It is envisaged to produce goods worth Rs.450000/List of Plant, Machinery & equipment :
1 Bore well & pump set with water pipe
2 Agricultural implements like sprayers, crow bar, spades etc.

Model Project Report - II

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
HOLLOW CONCRETE BLOCK
1. INTRODUCTION
Hollow concrete blocks are substitutes for conventional bricks and stones in building
construction. They are lighter than bricks, easier to place and also confer economies
in foundation cost and consumption of cement. In comparison to conventional bricks,
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involvement and longer durability. In view of these advantages,

blocks are being increasingly used in construction activities.

hollow concrete

2. RAW MATERIALS
The raw materials required are cement, sand and stone chips.
3. MANUFACTURING PROCESS
The ratio of cement, sand and stone chips (metal) in the raw material mix determines
the properties of hollow concrete blocks. A ratio of 1:3:6 (cement : sand : metal)
confers higher strength, while a ratio of 1:5:6 can be employed for normal load bearing
construction. The water to cement ratio is usually 0:4:1.
The major process steps are :

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.

First stone and sand are mixed with water and cement is then poured in
the mixer.
Weighing of aggregate
Pouring of cement slurry in moulds placed on concrete block making
machine.
Ramming of moulds in machine
Removal of moulds from machine .
Curing of cast blocks for 21 days.

4. MANPOWER REQUIREMENT :8
5. PROJECT COST
A. Fixed Capital
Land & Building
Plant & machinery
Misc. fixed assets
Preliminary and pre-operative expenses
Total (A)
B. Working capital
Raw materials 1/2 month
Finished goods
1 month
Working expenses1 month

Receivables
Total (B)
Total (A+B)

1 1/2 month

Rs lakh
on rent
1.80
0.40
0.20
2.40
0.25
0.73
0.21

1.35
2.54
4.94

MEANS OF FINANCE

Working capital may be financed as under

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(Rs lakh)
1.74
0.80
(Rs lakh)
0.80
2.40
3.20

Bank finance
Margin money
Promoters contribution
Term loan
6. COST OF PRODUCTION

Raw materials
Utilities
Wages & salaries
Rent
Other overheads
Selling expenses
Interest on term loan
Interest on bank finance for working capital
Depreciation

Rs. lakh
5.88
0.40
1.92
0.14
0.10
0.54
0.43
0.35
0.24
10.00

7. PROFITABILITY

Annual sales realisation

Annual operating expenses
Annual profit (pre-tax)
Break-even point

Rs. 10.78 lakh

Rs. 10.00 lakh
Rs. 0.78 lakh
55 %

Market potential :
Hollow concrete blocks can be used for (a) exterior load bearing walls (b) interior
walls (c) panel walls (d) columns (e) retaining walls and (f) compound walls. In view
of their versatile uses and properties, hollow concrete blocks are in demand by
departments/agencies engaged in construction including PWD, Housing Boards and
Urban Development Corporations, Road Transport Corporations and Forest
Departments.
Production capacity :

Annual Production capacity

3.08 lakh blocks

List of Plant, Machinery & equipment :

1 Concrete block making machine
2 Ramming moulds
3 Concrete mixer
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Model Project Report - III

HOSPITAL AIDS
1.

INTRODUCTION

Products like walkers, crutches, walking stick, bed pans etc. are required in hospitals
for post-operation use by patients. Though there is good potential in the market, there
are very few quality manufacturers. The export potential is also very good.
2.

RAW MATERIALS

Aluminium sheets and rods, MS rods, wooden rods, rubber beadings etc.
3.

MANPOWER REQUIREMENT :3

4.

PROJECT COST
A. Fixed Capital

Rs.

Land & Building

Rented

Plant & Machinery

35000
35000

B. Working Capital ( per month)

Raw Material & Packing

20000

Salary & wages

5500

Other expenses

4000
29500

Total (A+B)
5.

64500

COST OF PRODUCTION
(Rs.)
Production cost per annum )

354000

Depreciation on machinery

3500

Interest on investment

7000
364500

6.

PROFITABILITY
Sales turnover

Rs.440000

Production cost

Rs.364500

Annual profit
Percentage of profit on Investment

Rs.75500
80+%

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Market potential :
Due to increase in the number of hospitals and nursing homes and their expansion, the
demand for hospital aids is also increasing. There is a good potential for setting up
new units in this area.
Annual Production capacity :

It is envisaged to produce goods worth Rs.440000/List of Plant, Machinery & equipment :

1 Pipe bending machine
2 Arc welding
3 Gas cutting set
4 Bench drilling machine
5 Portable drilling machine
6 Flexible shaft grinder
7 Hand shearing machine
8 Hand press
9 Rivetting machine
10 Hand tools, instruments

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Model Project Report - IV

FOOD BASED PRODUCTS

FLAVOURED MILK AND GHEE

1.

INTRODUCTION

Large number of people depend upon milk as the most important source of nourishment.
Of the estimated annual production of milk, approximately sixty percent is used for
manufacture of different products, majority of which are prepared by traditional small
scale, house hold methods. With the advent of dairy development programmes, it is
noted that the annual procurement of milk and milk production of the State is increased
tremendously. The proposed project is based on the manufacture of dried milk powder,
ghee, flavoured milk in bottles on scientific lines under hygienic conditions.
2.

RAW MATERIALS

Milk, sugar, color, flavours, packing materials etc.

3.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Ghee: The procured milk is weighed, sampled, filtered, pasterised and passed directly
to cream separator. The cream thus obtained is stored at required temperature till the
sufficient quantity is collected for manufacture of ghee. The cream is then ripened. It
is then heated in steam jacketed kettle, the impurities comes up at the top which is
removed. and the ghee thus obtained is filtered through thin cloth and packed.
Flavoured milk: A portion of skimmed milk obtained from the cream separator is
pasteurised, collected in a blending tank. The requisite quantity of ingeadients are
added and is thoroughly mixed by using mechanical stirrer. The finished product thus
obtained is again pasterurised and filled into washed, cleaned and dried glass bottles.
4.

MANPOWER REQUIREMENT 10
:

5.

PROJECT COST

A. Fixed Capital
Land & Building
Plant & Machinery
B. Working Capital ( per month)
Raw Material & Packing
Salary & wages
Other expenses
Working capital (per month)

Rs.
Rental
575000
575000
350000
27000
22000
399000

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Working capital for 3 months

Total (A+B)
6.

COST OF PRODUCTION / ANNUM

Total recurring cost per year

Depreciation on machinery
Interest on investment
7.

1197000
1772000

(Rs.)
4788000
75000
200000
5063000

PROFITABILITY

Sales turnover
Annual cost of production
Annual profit
Return on investment

Rs.5600000
Rs.5063000
Rs.537000
30.3%

Market potential :
Though the State Dairy Development Boards have set up their own dairy plants to
process the milk available in the State, there will be still further scope in the rural and
backward areas to set up small milk processing plants for the manufacture of roller
dried milk, ghee and flavoured milk to meet the demand of the bakery/ ice cream
industry and of the metropolitan / industrial towns of these products.
Annual Production capacity :
It is envisaged to produce goods worth Rs.5600000/List of Plant, Machinery & equipment :
1 Milk weighing scale
2 Milk storage tank
3 Cream separator
4 Plate type pasteuriser
5 Bottle filling and sealing machine
6 Cream storage tank
7 Steam jacketted kettle
8 Steam boiler
9 Roller drier with complete accessories
10 Refrigeration system
11 Laboratory equipments

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Model Project Report - V

FOOD BASED PRODUCTS
MILK PRODUCTS
1. INTRODUCTION
Milk and milk products such as ghee, butter, sambaram, peda etc. have good demand
as food materials. So these products have good demand and scope.
2. RAW MATERIALS (per month)
Milk (2,000 ltr.)
Sugar (200kg.)
Grain flower (100kg.)
Spices (80kg.)
Packing materials
3. MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Boil milk and allow to cool. Using centrifuge it is proposed for butter, sambaram and
ghee. By mixing butter with sugar, grain flower etc. and peda is prepared.
4. MANPOWER REQUIREMENT : 2
5. PROJECT COST
Land & building Rented
Plant and machinery

Rs.1,50,000

Contingencies Rs.5,000
Miscellaneous fixed assets

Rs.5,000

Working capital Rs.40,000

Total

Rs.2,00,000

MEANS OF FINANCE
Working capital loan from bank (grant-in aid)

Rs.2,00,000

6. COST OF PRODUCTION / PROFITABILITY

Raw materials
Wages

Rs.6,48,000
Rs.72,000
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Rent
Power charges
Water charges
Repair & maintenance
Insurance
Depreciation
Administrative expenses
Selling expenses
Interest on bank loan
Total
Sales
Net operating profit
Cash surplus
Return on Investment

Rs.6,000
Rs.4,800
Rs.2,400
Rs.3,000
Rs.1,500
Rs.15,000
Rs.6,000
Rs.2,79,000
Rs.26,600
Rs.7,70,006
Rs.8,40,000
Rs.70,000
Rs.85,006
42.5%

Annual Production capacity :

It is envisaged to produce goods worth Rs.8,40,000/List of Plant, Machinery & equipment :
1 Freezer
2 Centrifuge
Vessels and equipments

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