Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ25822

Financial Management Practices at Century Pulp and Paper : A Review

Authors(2) :-Dr. Pulkit Agarwal, Hrishabh Fartiyal

Financial management is a crucial aspect of any manufacturing firm, ensuring operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and financial sustainability. Century Pulp & Paper (CPP), one of India’s leading paper manufacturing companies, has implemented various financial management strategies to optimize resources and enhance profitability. This review paper examines existing literature and industry practices related to financial management in the pulp and paper industry. Key areas analyzed include budgeting, cost optimization, investment planning, working capital management, risk mitigation, and sustainability-focused financial strategies. The study aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of CPP’s financial management framework and its implications for the manufacturing sector.

Authors and Affiliations

Dr. Pulkit Agarwal
Associate Professor, College of Commerce & Management, Surajmal University, Kichha
Hrishabh Fartiyal
Student, MBA, College of Commerce & Management, Surajmal University, Kichha.

Financial Management, Budgeting, Cost Optimization, Investment Planning, Working Capital Management, Risk Mitigation, Sustainability.

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Publication Details

Published in : Volume 8 | Issue 1 | January-February 2025
Date of Publication : 2025-02-10
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 91-99
Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ25822
Publisher : Shauryam Research Institute

ISSN : 2581-6306

Cite This Article :

Dr. Pulkit Agarwal, Hrishabh Fartiyal , "Financial Management Practices at Century Pulp and Paper : A Review", Shodhshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (SHISRRJ), ISSN : 2581-6306, Volume 8, Issue 1, pp.91-99, January-February.2025
URL : https://shisrrj.com/SHISRRJ25822

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