What Happens If the Stock Statement Is Lower Than the Cash Credit Limit?
Quick Answer If your stock statement shows less stock and receivables than your cash credit (CC) limit needs, your drawing power falls below the sanctioned limit. You can then withdraw only up to the drawing power, not the full limit. If you have already drawn more than that, the excess can be treated as an irregularity, and the bank may ask you to deposit funds, restrict the account or review the limit. Exact consequences depend on your sanction terms. Introduction A sanctioned CC limit is a ceiling, not a guaranteed balance. What you can actually use depends on the value of your current assets at that point in time. When business slows down or stock is sold off without being replaced, the stock statement shows a lower value, and the usable amount shrinks. Many owners notice this only when a cheque bounces or a withdrawal is refused. Knowing how the calculation works lets you plan ahead. At Sharda Associates , we prepare CA-certified project reports, CMA data and DPRs, and han...