working capital

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"Since the labour-intensive sectors are small and micro units with only a little working capital, they are not able to cope with the shortages," said economist Arun Kumar.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Unsurprisingly, the Bazar incurred huge losses—due to “overstaffing, failure of management, inadequacy of working capital, and a lack of competitive approach on the part of the management,” a government report concluded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The group expects higher oil and gas prices to add $2 billion to $2.5 billion to its working capital for the quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Shell also flagged a hit of up to $15 billion in working capital.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

He had incorporated with 40,000 shares and held his shares at one dollar, with the understanding that twenty per cent. of the stock should be set aside as a working capital.

From The Comstock Club by Goodwin, Charles Carroll