Group Presentations On Funding Sources And Capital Raising Strategies

Here’s a structured approach for a Group Presentation on Funding Sources and Capital Raising Strategies for Indian students. You can divide it among team members.

Slide 1: Title Slide

Topic: Funding Sources and Capital Raising Strategies
Team Members: [Names]
Date: [Presentation Date]

Slide 2: Introduction

• Definition of funding and capital raising.

• Importance for business growth.

• Objectives of the presentation: understanding types of funding, strategies, and real-life examples.

Slide 3: Types of Funding Sources

1. Equity Financing

• Issuing shares to investors.

• Example: IPO of One97 Communications (Paytm).

2. Debt Financing

• Loans, bonds, debentures.

• Example: Apple Inc. bond issue to fund share buybacks.

3. Internal Sources

• Retained earnings, sale of assets.

4. Hybrid Sources

• Convertible debentures, preference shares.

Slide 4: Short-term Funding Sources

• Trade credit

• Bank overdrafts / cash credit

• Commercial paper

• Factoring receivables

• Key features and uses in India

Slide 5: Medium & Long-term Funding Sources

• Bank term loans

• Debentures / bonds

• Equity capital / IPO

• Leasing and hire purchase

• Benefits and risks

Slide 6: Capital Raising Strategies

• Choosing between debt and equity (capital structure decisions)

• Cost of capital considerations

• Timing of financing

• Regulatory compliance in India (SEBI, RBI guidelines)

Slide 7: Case Studies

• Paytm IPO – Equity funding and venture capital

• Apple Bonds – Debt for strategic buybacks

• Sahara India Pariwar Bonds – Regulatory compliance lessons

Slide 8: Advantages and Disadvantages

Equity: No fixed repayment, dilutes ownership
Debt: Interest liability, tax benefits
Internal sources: Cheap, limited availability
Hybrid sources: Flexibility, moderate cost

Slide 9: Conclusion

• Funding choice depends on cost, risk, and business type.

• Balanced mix of debt and equity improves financial stability.

• Regulatory compliance and planning are essential.

Slide 10: References

• SEBI Guidelines

• Investopedia, Wikipedia case studies

• Company annual reports