Diagnostic Table
Start with the few levers that can move meaningful cash.
| Lever | Current | Target | Estimated cash release |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSO | 74 days | 58 days | INR 1.2 Cr |
| DPO | 38 days | 50 days | INR 0.6 Cr |
| Inventory days | 49 days | 35 days | INR 0.8 Cr |
Working Capital Tool
Working Capital & Cash Conversion Cycle Optimizer
This tool turns working capital from a vague finance concern into a set of owned operating levers. Start with DSO, DPO, and inventory days. Then translate them into rupee release, owner names, and a weekly review rhythm the business can actually sustain.
DSO / DPO / inventory
Cash release focused
Owner-based
Indian operating realities
Action Sequencing
Separate timing wins from structural fixes.
| Timeframe | Typical actions |
|---|---|
| 30 days | Top overdue collections review, invoicing cleanup, blocked billing release, supplier payment sequencing |
| 60 days | Renegotiate terms with top vendors and key customers, tighten approval rules, improve stock discipline |
| Structural | Commercial term redesign, demand planning changes, collections governance, ERP / process fixes |
Usage Rules
- Review top 20 receivables weekly, not only month-end.
- Track whether GST, invoicing mechanics, or acceptance milestones are slowing collection.
- Separate strategic supplier relationships from weak payment discipline.
- Keep one owner for each cash-release lever and review the number every week.
Adapt To Your Context
Working capital improves when it becomes an operating habit.
Adapt the levers to your model, but keep the rule simple: show the cash release, assign an owner, and review it weekly until it moves. If you want this wired into your forecasting, reporting, and leadership cadence, the toolkit hub is the next step.