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Net Working Capital Cycle measures how many days funds remain locked in inventory and receivables after considering supplier credit.
Net Working Capital Cycle (days) represents net Working Capital Cycle measures how many days funds remain locked in inventory and receivables after considering supplier credit. In MSME underwriting, it is read along with financial statements, bank statements, GST data and existing obligations to judge cash-flow strength and repayment capacity. The trend is usually more important than one isolated number, because MSME financials can be affected by seasonality, accounting treatment and one-off events. For example, a longer cycle caused by slow debtor recovery may increase reliance on cash-credit limits even when annual sales are stable. It matters because financial interpretation can change the view on leverage, liquidity, profitability, debt-service ability and the borrower’s real operating strength. The common caution is to check calculation basis, period, exceptional items, related-party entries and consistency with GST, bank statement and audit data.