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Q.Distinguish between the following:
Fixed capital and Working capital

Maharashtra MsbshseMaharashtra HSC (MSBSHSE) Board 2020Subjective· 4mImportance★★★★★
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Fixed capital funds long-term fixed assets and is a long-term need; working capital funds day-to-day current assets and is a short-term, circulating need.

PointFixed CapitalWorking Capital
MeaningCapital invested in fixed (long-term) assetsCapital invested in current assets for daily operations
PurposeTo acquire assets like land, buildings, plant and machineryTo meet running expenses like wages, raw material, stock
DurationRemains invested for a long period (many years)Required for a short period; keeps circulating
SourcesRaised from long-term sources such as shares, debentures, long-term loansRaised from short-term sources such as bank overdraft, trade credit, public deposits
LiquidityNot easily converted into cashHighly liquid; easily converted into cash

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