K-4
Fabric release required
- Cash Impact
- Fabric release increases the near-term cash requirement.
- Working Capital Impact
- Part of Rs 2.40 Cr cover
- Suggested Action
- Expedite fabric and secure cash cover by 10-Aug.
Executive Summary
Cash control view
Cash becomes a production constraint when K-4 fabric release needs cover before receipts recover. The first negative date is 14-Aug and the prevention action is Rs 2.4 Cr cover before 10-Aug.
First decision
Secure Rs 2.40 Cr cash cover before 10-Aug.
Current Cash
Rs 3.80 Cr
Lowest Cash Position
-Rs 1.10 Cr
Negative Cash Date
14-Aug
Working Capital Required
Rs 2.40 Cr
Cash Flow Timeline
When cash becomes a production constraint
The timeline explains why the balance moves: fabric release, vendor hold, delayed receipts, and the bridge cover decision.
Positive cash zone
Opening cash is positive before material commitments land.
Negative cash zone
14-Aug is the first negative date and 21-Aug is the low point.
Recovery point
Receipts recover after the W32 production decision is due.
Major Events visible on timelineToday marker: 31-JulFirst negative cash date: 14-AugLowest cash point: 21-AugRecovery point: 28-Aug31-Jul: Opening cash position07-Aug: Fabric payment preparation14-Aug: Fabric payment for K-421-Aug: Lowest projected cash point28-Aug: Buyer receipts begin
Cash Health
Operating cash status
Current Position
Rs 3.80 Cr
Opening cash is positive
Near-Term Risk
Negative on 14-Aug
Supplier payments exceed receipts
Working Capital
Rs 2.40 Cr
Cover required before 10-Aug
Recovery Outlook
Positive by 28-Aug
Buyer receipts begin
Cash Constraint Drivers
Why cash becomes negative
| Driver | Impact | Orders Affected | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|---|
Fabric Release | Part of Rs 2.40 Cr cover; K-4 fabric is blocked until cash is secured | K-4, K-13 | Secure cash cover and release K-4 fabric |
Vendor Hold | Ready work cannot convert into runnable work if payment or credit is not cleared | K-11 | Negotiate vendor credit or approve release payment |
Timing Gap | Material payments arrive before buyer receipts and push cash below zero | K-4, K-7, K-11 | Align receipts and arrange bridge funding |
Cash Event Log
Sequence causing the constraint
| Date | Event | Amount | Related Orders | Event Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-Jul-2026 | Opening cash position | Rs 3.80 Cr | K-1, K-2 | Opening Balance |
| 07-Aug-2026 | Material advances for K-4, K-7, K-11 | Rs 1.20 Cr | K-4, K-7, K-11 | Fabric Payment |
| 14-Aug-2026 | Supplier payments exceed receipts | -Rs 0.40 Cr | K-4, K-13, K-11 | Cash Constraint |
| 21-Aug-2026 | Lowest cash point | -Rs 1.10 Cr | K-4, K-11 | Runway Low |
| 28-Aug-2026 | Buyer receipts begin | Rs 0.60 Cr | K-1, K-3, K-11 | Buyer Receipt |
| 04-Sep-2026 | Recovery after receipts | Rs 2.10 Cr | K-5, K-7 | Factor Receipt |
Daily Cash Flow Table
Operating detail behind the constraint
| Date | Opening Cash | Inflow | Outflow | Closing Cash | Main Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-Jul | Rs 3.80 Cr | Rs 0.00 Cr | Rs 0.00 Cr | Rs 3.80 Cr | Opening cash position |
| 03-Aug | Rs 3.80 Cr | Rs 0.20 Cr | Rs 1.40 Cr | Rs 2.60 Cr | K-4 fabric release preparation |
| 07-Aug | Rs 2.20 Cr | Rs 0.30 Cr | Rs 1.30 Cr | Rs 1.20 Cr | K-4, K-7, K-11 material advances |
| 10-Aug | Rs 1.20 Cr | Rs 0.40 Cr | Rs 1.20 Cr | Rs 0.40 Cr | K-4 fabric release deadline |
| 14-Aug | Rs 0.40 Cr | Rs 0.20 Cr | Rs 1.00 Cr | -Rs 0.40 Cr | Supplier payments exceed receipts |
| 21-Aug | -Rs 0.40 Cr | Rs 0.40 Cr | Rs 1.10 Cr | -Rs 1.10 Cr | Lowest cash point |
| 28-Aug | -Rs 1.10 Cr | Rs 2.00 Cr | Rs 0.30 Cr | Rs 0.60 Cr | Buyer receipts begin |
| 04-Sep | Rs 0.60 Cr | Rs 1.90 Cr | Rs 0.40 Cr | Rs 2.10 Cr | Factor receipts complete recovery |
Critical Cash Risks
Exceptions requiring management action
Action Required
K-11
Vendor payment hold
- Cash Impact
- Vendor hold requires payment or credit negotiation.
- Working Capital Impact
- Vendor credit or release payment
- Suggested Action
- Negotiate vendor credit or approve release payment.
K-13
Trim closure timing
- Cash Impact
- No special cash hold, but trim closure may need payment timing.
- Working Capital Impact
- Material closure timing
- Suggested Action
- Escalate trims and freeze start decision on 04-Aug.
Constraint Analysis
How cash stops production execution
K-4 cash to capacity chain
K-4 fabric releaseRs 0.8 Cr requiredCash turns negativeFabric not releasedK-4 cannot start125,000 pcs idle capacityLost throughput
Approve cash cover before 10-Aug
K-11 ready order hold
Vendor hold remains openReady order cannot runWeek 32 recovery work is delayedOpen capacity remains exposed
Negotiate vendor credit or approve payment
Timing gap to cash constraint
Material payments arrive firstBuyer receipts arrive laterCash turns negative on 14-AugFactory plan becomes cash constrained
Arrange Rs 2.40 Cr bridge cover
Receipt delay to throughput risk
Buyer receipts arrive after material paymentsCash cover is required before recoveryFabric release waitsOrders cannot start on planCapacity recovery is delayed
Bridge the timing gap and protect the W32 plan
Cash Detail Table
Expand the cash events that affect production
The first negative event opens by default so the K-4, Full Kit, capacity, and recommendation links are visible immediately.
| Date | Event | Amount | Impact | Related Orders | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-Jul-2026 | Opening cash position Healthy Opening Balance | Rs 3.80 Cr | The base plan starts positive, but material advances are approaching. | K-1, K-2 | |
| 07-Aug-2026 | Material advances for K-4, K-7, K-11 Watch Fabric Payment | Rs 1.20 Cr | Cash runway narrows before K-4 fabric release and K-11 vendor hold are cleared. | K-4, K-7, K-11 | |
| 14-Aug-2026 | Supplier payments exceed receipts Action Required Cash Constraint | -Rs 0.40 Cr | Cash becomes a constraint and can stop the production recovery plan. | K-4, K-13, K-11 | |
Why It Matters Orders Affected K-4 (At Risk - Full Kit), K-13 (At Risk - Trim Gap), K-11 (At Risk - Cash Hold) Full Kit Impact K-4 fabric and K-13 trims remain the readiness decisions tied to cash. Capacity Impact Week 32 exposure remains 125,000 pcs if K-4 cannot start. Suggested Action Arrange Rs 2.40 Cr working capital by 10-Aug. Traceability DashboardOrdersFull KitCapacityCashRecommendations | |||||
| 21-Aug-2026 | Lowest cash point Action Required Runway Low | -Rs 1.10 Cr | The plan reaches the worst forecast point before receipts recover. | K-4, K-11 | |
| 28-Aug-2026 | Buyer receipts begin Watch Buyer Receipt | Rs 0.60 Cr | Cash turns positive again, but only after the W32 decision window. | K-1, K-3, K-11 | |
| 04-Sep-2026 | Recovery after receipts Healthy Factor Receipt | Rs 2.10 Cr | Cash recovers after receipts, but the production decision had to happen earlier. | K-5, K-7 | |