EXCEL International Journal of Multidisciplinary Management Studies

  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 2

Financial performance in engineering industry (A case study of Seimens Limited)

  • Author:
  • Asha Sharma
  • Total Page Count: 15
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 54 to 68

Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Mahila P G. Mahavidhalaya, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur

Abstract

The engineering sector in India comprises basic industries such as Metal, Steel, Electrical Machinery, Non-Electrical Machinery and Transport Equipments. Manufacturers, exporters and suppliers of engineering machinery and equipment largely produce industrial machines, rolling mills machinery, plant machinery, plastic moulding machines, construction machines and equipment, railway products, die casting equipment and other special purpose machines. Majority of Indian engineering firms are pursuing a systematic approach to quality control and standardization so as to curve out market positioning in the competitive world market place. Engineering industry in India has been constantly updating its technology base and diversifying its manufacturing range in tune with global market requirements. Indian exporters are well aware and do not lag behind in adopting eco-friendly manufacturing techniques which have become the new emerging requirements of the global development.

The purpose of this study is to measure financial performance of Siemens Ltd. India's leading engineering company. The most common tool of financial analysis various ratios as used. It is concluded that the overall performance of Siemens Industries Ltd. on the basis of financial position is found highly satisfactory. It is found growing company on the scale of growth on the profitability level, short term liquidity position, efficiency level, solvency capacity and investment analysis.

Keywords

Engineering industry, profitability Ratios, Activity Ratios, testing of financial position ratios