Working Capital Loan (OD / CC) – Lifeline of Any Business
CA Vishal Vaghasiya6 January 2026
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What is Working Capital Loan?
It finances day-to-day business needs like raw material, salaries, GST payments, and receivables.

Types of Working Capital Facilities
- Cash Credit (CC) – Limit based, interest on usage
- Overdraft (OD) – Linked to account balance
Who Needs It Most?
- Trading businesses
- Manufacturing units
- Seasonal businesses
- High receivable cycle industries

How Banks Calculate Limit?
- Turnover method
- Operating cycle method
- Inventory & receivable assessment
Common Reasons for Rejection
- Poor stock records
- Mismatch in GST & books
- Irregular bank operations
- Low profit margins
CA’s Advisory Tip
Clean books + GST compliance = higher working capital limits.
