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Virtual CFO Report · March 2025

Cash tightening despite revenue growth

Sharma Textiles · FY 2024-25

Executive summary

Revenue grew 8.2% YoY but gross margin fell 3.1 pp, driven by Polyester Blend (-6.1 pp). Together with a 22% rise in receivables, this has reduced operating cash flow. Projected cash balance at end of July is -₹8 L under the base forecast.

Observations (3)

1. Gross margin contracted 3.1 pp YoY, from 31.5% to 28.4%.
Evidence

Product-level margin table (Mar 2024 vs Mar 2025). Decline concentrated in Polyester Blend (-6.1 pp) and Cotton Fabric (-4.2 pp).

Diagnosis

Purchase costs for polyester granules rose 14% while selling prices rose only 6%. Supplier concentration is one contributor.

Implication

At current trajectory, EBITDA would fall ~₹60 L by FY-end despite higher revenue.

Action

Re-negotiate with Rajesh Suppliers; evaluate alternate source. Approve new pricing by 15 Apr.

2. Receivables rose 22% YoY, outpacing revenue (8.2%).
Evidence

AR aging: 90+ day bucket grew from ₹38 L to ₹70 L.

Diagnosis

Extended credit to Kohli Traders (new) and slower collections from Global Fabrics Inc.

Implication

Working capital locked in AR = ~₹105 L more than last year; drives the July cash shortfall.

Action

Set up collection drive for 90+ day accounts. Cap credit to new customers at 30 days.

3. Cash balance dropped 18.4% month-over-month (₹95 L → ₹78 L).
Evidence

Bank statements + cash-flow model.

Diagnosis

Driven by the above two items plus a capex drawdown of ₹22 L for new looms in Feb.

Implication

Cash may go negative by July. Need to act on receivables and supplier pricing now.

Action

Prioritise collections. Delay non-critical capex by one quarter. Recheck in June.

Ranked recommendations

1
Trigger 90+ day collection drive
Impact: Releases ~₹40–50 L in 60 daysOwner: AccountsDue: 30 Apr
2
Renegotiate polyester supplier pricing
Impact: Could recover 1.5–2 pp of marginOwner: ProprietorDue: 15 Apr
3
Delay new loom capex by one quarter
Impact: Preserves ₹22 L cashOwner: ProprietorDue: 30 Apr
4
Introduce credit cap for new customers
Impact: Reduces future AR buildupOwner: AccountsDue: 1 May

Data quality & confidence

Completeness:87%
Missing: Inventory movement detail (chapter not imported) · Labour cost by shift

Medium — conclusions supported by P&L, AR aging and cash ledger. Inventory turnover unreliable.

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