Detailed Specification:
You are required to produce a management report entitled, Tata Motors: Can the Turnaround Plan improve Performance? based on the evidence supplied in the case study.
Specifically, you are required to:
Conduct a financial analysis of Tata Motors using financial analysis techniques including financial ratio analysis, based on the case study provided and submit a professional report as outlined below.
Your task
1. Executive Summary
Briefly summarise the approach taken in the report and the key findings.
2. Introduction
Background briefly describe the background context of the company (e.g. historic information on the companys formation, the key products and services and issues it faces based on the case study) and provide an outline of your report.
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3. General Financial Statements Analysis
Based on the financial statements provided, conduct a horizontal analysis and vertical analysis for the past 5 years to assess the trends in Tata motor. Evaluate and compare key figures such as total assets, long term debt, other liabilities, operating profit, net income over this 5 year-period. Critically analyse and assess the changes in these key indicators. You should include a critical discussion of potential reasons that led to these changes and the likely consequences on the organisation.
4. Financial Ratio Analysis
Use financial ratios analysis to assess the companies efficiency, profitability and liquidity position, as well as their capital structure (financial leverage) over the 5-year period. You should include a critical discussion of potential reasons that led to these changes and the likely consequences on the organisation.
5. Business Analysis and Recommendations
Critically Analyse Tatas key strengths and weaknesses and the opportunities and threats faced by Tata in the dynamic automobile industry. Based on your business analysis and financial analysis, formulate strategies that you recommend in order to improve the companys financial position.