Master Industry (PVT) LTD
Master Industry (PVT) LTD
Master Industry (PVT) LTD
M. AWAIS RAFIQUE
ID: 08117025
MBA – Banking & Finance
GIFT University, Gujranwala, Pakistan
REPORT ON
“INTERNSHIP IN MASTER INDUSTRY (PVT) ltd”
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INTRODUCTION
Master is the trendsetting leader in sanitary fittings, wall and floor tiles and bathroom
accessories. The constant quest for perfection at Master spreads over more than three decades.
These decades have witnessed unprecedented growth in terms of brand equity, market
leadership, product innovation, human resource development, training and application of reliable
Master today, is not only the market leader in Pakistan but is also well positioned to match the
quality and service standards of the world leaders in its categories of business.
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VISION
Master's vision is to lead the market with innovations in product development to improve the
quality of life and lifestyle of its customers. With timely adaptations to rapidly developing
technologies and meaningful investments in human resource training, Master will strive to
maintain the differentiation edge through provision of unmatched products and services to its
MISSION
The ceramic tiles industry is a major force for the improvement of quality of life across the
world. Master aims to be the world’s leading manufacturer of best quality ceramic tiles and
pledges to provide its customers with latest designs, varieties and innovative products in line
with the internationally changing trends. Through achievement of our aim we will enhance the
wealth and well being of our stakeholders, employees and communities, whom we serve and in
which we operate
Objectives of organization
Master Industry is pursuing to their long term goals through identifying and considering short
Master Industries was initially launched as company manufacturing and marketing high quality
sanitary fittings in 1982. They started with providing full bathroom to their customers.
After establishing itself as the pioneer and market leader in world class sanitary fittings in a short
span of just five years, in 1987, Master introduced the concept of matching bathroom accessories
in technical collaboration of England and Germany. Received by the market with open arms, the
In 1995, at a time when the market was flooded with imported wall tiles as the only quality
option, as they called it, Master once again took the lead. Based on the world’s top of the line
Italian technology, Master launched its range of double fast fired wall tiles. Far superior in
quality and aesthetic values than imported ones, Master tiles took the market by storm and forced
Owing to their world class quality, Master tiles were such a tremendous hit in the market, to
meet the increasing demands, production capacities had to be tripled in the year 2000. In the
same year, Master added up world’s best plant and acquired best recipes for in house production
compared to marble and leaves both of them behind in aesthetics and gloss. Being completely
homogenous, this compact product of extra ordinary physical and chemical properties vitrifies
completely. It equals the technical strength, configuration, design quality and spread of color and
Master Industry continuous to make innovative and glorious products for the people over three
and half decades. They are involved in technologically advanced products with a view to provide
an ease and betterment of the society. Their endeavors have resulted in bringing greater heights
of luxury in every body's range with affordable prices. According to a research launched by them
in 2002, a large gap was in the demand and supply of quality flooring and facing materials in
Pakistan. With the increasing economic development in the country, the gap is widening further
day by day. They take it as a challenge and are all out to face it with commitment to make
investments in terms of material and human resources and fill this gap not only with quality but
Business Model
Master, Quality Management System (Q.M.S) is aimed, planned, developed and implemented to
bring excellence in our products and services. Master believes that quality adds value and Master
has determined to serve our valuable customers with highest quality products in order to provide
best value for their money. Continuous improvement in various management areas based on the
principles of good corporate governance, compliance with related legislation, regulations and
Equipped with most sophisticated plant and machinery based on future technologies from the
world’s top six Italian companies, Master Granite production facility is so advance, unique and
innovative, it allows highest levels of manufacturing achievable today in the ceramic industry.
Ranging from gigantic continuous feeding mills to use of robotics for material handling, the
facility is based on futuristic state of the art systems. This facilitates production of a product so
sound technically and aesthetically, it is being experienced for the first time by the world.
It all beings with damp grinding of clays and other raw materials, the process are carried out in
the first of its kind Continuous Ball Mills. Raw material is fed into these mills at one end to get
slip from the other. The slip is separately treated in accordance with the end product requirement.
Quality of the end product at Master, However, is even better than these top world companies.
This is primarily because of our access to better quality raw materials here in Pakistan. Secondly,
Master lucky to install a combination of all the latest Italian technologies, being put to work
Master Ceramic Granite Tiles are completely homogenized which means that the color, the
texture and the veins run throughout the thickness of the body, just like natural stone. Unlike
what is available in the market in the name of granite, the colors, designs and textures of ceramic
granite are not superficial. A gift of years of research and the latest in Italian technology, our
ceramic granite is so close to the natural granite stone that it is hard to make out the difference.
No Stain:
Completely chemical resistant and easy to clean due to extremely compact superior surface.
Scratch Resistance:
Solid and compact body of the tiles provides them complete protection against scratches.
Zero % Absorption:
Thanks to complete absence of pores throughout the tile thickness, zero percent absorption factor
Business Volume
2008 2009
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As far as my observation is concerned I feel that MASTER strongly believes that the interests of
the Organization and the employees are inseparable. At MASTER they try to create a ‘we’
culture where there is mutual trust and respect for each other. They encourage ownership
behavior so that everyone feels responsible for the performance and reputation of the
organization. They are committed to develop and enhance each employee’s skills and
capabilities through extensive in–house and external training programs and job rotations.
Through this system employees are well motivated and provide good work.
Number of employees
I have worked in Master industry Head office. Three business lines are working under this head
office. First Master Tiles & ceramics and second is Master sanitary fittings and third is Master
poly plastic.
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3 Labors 272
Total 378
Product Lines
1. Floor Tiles
2. Wall Tiles
8*10 Glossy
2*8 Glossy
2.2*10 Glossy
2*10 Glossy
2*12 Glossy
1*1 Glossy
1. Bath Mixers
7. Complete Sets
Royal Set
Aster Set
Eden Set
Esso Set
9. Economy Model
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1. Bathroom accessories
2. Cock head
Main Offices
The main office of company is located at G. T. Road Opposite Zinco Palace Cinema,
Gujranwala. In all other cities, the company‘s services are provided through there showroom and
distribution network in following cities.
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Organizational Organogram
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CEO
IT Manager
MANAGER Administration
Management structure
Directors:
Company Secretary:
Auditors
G M Finance
Muhammad Atif
Principal Bankers
Allied Bank
KASB Bank
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CRITICAL ANALYSIS
Practical work is not as same as bookish knowledge. Bookish knowledge provides us an edge to
work better in practical environment. During my internship I learnt that “customer is always
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right”. Main focus should be on observing customers. You definitely learn a lot from your
customers and can have a chance to improve your products and product qualities in accordance
with the needs of the customers. It is very crucial to face people having different perceptions and
During the internship I felt that there is a bridge between educational and professional life. The
things that we have read, the observer has now implemented practically. We must show our
skills and tasks that we have performed during our educational duration. It is very helpful for us
FINANCIAL ANAYLAYSIS
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Financial analysis is very good method to check the company performance and position and
probability and other by using different financial analysis methods. There are three financial
analysis methods. I did financial analysis for previous four years because MASTER provided me
only latest four years data in the shape of balance sheet and income statement.
1. RATIO ANALYSIS
2. HORIZONTAL ANALYSIS
3. VERTICAL ANALYSIS
Ratio analysis
company's financial statements. Ratios are calculated from current year numbers and are
then compared to previous years, other companies, the industry, or even the economy to
Profitability ratios
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Formula:
Gross profit *100 / Sales
Interpretation
It shows the ability of the firm to meet its operating expenses. Normally higher the Gross Profit is
favorable for the organization. Gross profit in year 2006 is less as compared to and is higher in 2008.
Overall it is satisfactory.
Formula:
Net Profit *100 / Sales
Interpretation
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Gross profit and net profit both have the same declining trend. In 2006, the theoretical Net Profit is less
3. Return on Investment
Formula:
Net Profit *100 / Capital Employed
Return on
Years Net Profit Capital Employed Investment
Interpretation
Return on Investment shows how much all the resources of organization are contributing towards profit.
This ratio was also less in 2006 but went on increase in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
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Liquidity Ratios
1. Current Ratio:
Formula:
Current Assets / Current Liabilities
Current Current
Years Assets Liabilities Current Ratio
Interpretation
Current ratio was decreased in 2006. But after that it went in increasing upto2009. It shows that
the position of the company is satisfactory to meet its short term liabilities.
2. Liquid Ratio:
Formula:
Current Assets-inventory-prepaid / Current Liabilities
Interpretation
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In 2007 and 2009 it is increased and decreased in 2006 and 2008. It means Master Industry can
Formula:
Long Term Debt / Equity + Long Term Debt
Interpretation
Capital gearing ratio is increased up till 2008 but in 2009 it is decreased. Overall thew position of the
company is satisfactory.
Formula:
Sales / Fixed Assets
Interpretation
Fixed assets turn over ratios shows how fixed assets of the company are contributing for generating sales.
An improving trend in this ratio shows better position of the company. The position of the company is
Formula
Sales / Total Assets
Interpretation:
Operating Ratio:
1. Operating Ratio:
Formula:
Cost of Goods Sold + Operating Expenses *100/ Net Sales
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Cost of Goods
Sold+Operating
Years Net Sales Expenses Operating Ratio
Interpretation:
This ratio is directly linked with the sale of the organization. This ratio was high in 2006 but decreased in
Formula:
Operating Profit *100/ Net Sales
Interpretation:
Operating profit ratio depicts the operating profit after deducting selling and admin expenses. An
increasing trend in the operating profit ratio is favorable. In 2006 it was low. In 2008 it is higher and
Efficiency Ratios
Interpretation
It shows that how efficiently an organization manages its inventory. This ratio is continuously
Formula:
Average Inventory *360/ Cost of Goods Sold
Interpretation
The lesser the days the favorable will be the position. This ratio in year 2006 and 2007 is
increased and then increased in 2008 by 22 days but after that it is again showing decreasing
trend in 2009.
Leverage Ratio
1. Debt to Equity:
Formula:
Total Debt / Equity
Interpretation:
Debt / Equity ratio is improving due to increase in retained earnings. This ratio is satisfactory.
Formula:
Total Debt / Total Assets
Interpretation
This ratio depicts that how much the portion of debt is there as compared to the assets. This ratio shows
us that weather the organization has enough assets to cover its debt. This ratio was highest in 2007.
Horizontal analysis
company's financial statements over a certain period of time. The analyst will use his or her
discretion when choosing a particular timeline; however, the decision is often based on the
investing time horizon under consideration. A change of Rs. 1 million in sales is not as drastic as
a change of Rs. 1 million in net income, which is computed after deducting expenses.
Horizontal analyses show the comparison among the different years, assuming a year as base
year. By assuming a base year we make comparison of three or five year or on demand. Due to
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this comparison it becomes easy to understand the yearly analyses of any firm or organization for
future planning.
Rs.(000) Rs.(000)
2006 2007 2008 2009
ASSETS
Current Liabilities
Creditors, accrued & Other Liabilities 289792 305225 328996 444591
Interpretation
Horizontal analysis shows increasing in balance sheets. I have using the year is base for
calculating the rate of growth of the company. In balance sheet Liabilities portion the increase in
un-appropriated profit after 2006 is increasing with rapid rate. Assets portion of balance sheet all
the factors increase. The horizontal analysis shows the endearment in balance sheets and as well
as rate of growth.
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Interpretation
Horizontal analysis shows increment in balance sheets. I have using the year is base for
calculating the growth of the company. There is a continuous increase in accumulated profit with
rapid rate. Rate of increase in sale is low as cost of sale but gross profit is high except 2007 as
preceding years taking 2006 as base year. The horizontal analysis shows the endearment in
Vertical analysis
Vertical analysis is the procedure of preparing and presenting common size statements. Common
size statement is one that shows the items appearing on it in percentage form as well as in rupees
form.
Each item is stated as a percentage of some total of which that item is a part. Key financial
changes and trends can be highlighted by the use of common size statements
The resulting statement of percentage is called a common size statement. The current assets and current
liabilities are given only in total, because ratio analysis studies some of their components very carefully.
Vertical analysis is useful for comparing the importance of certain components in the operation of the
business. It is also useful for pointing out important changes in the components from one year to the next
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Interpretation
I did vertical analysis of Income Statements of Master industry. The net sales are increasing
trend. The Gross profit also increasing from previous years. The operating profits also increasing
as well as the net profit increasing from previous years. In the vertical analysis all calculations
MARKETING STRATEGY
Master has old marketing strategies. There are some problems in their strategies as it is not been
using the modern standards but through their strategies company making more and more profit.
Marketing strategy of master industry is based upon their strong dealership network. Company
has lot of advantages through this dealership network. Dealers finalized company new product.
Company enjoying a good repute in the mind of customers and has been emerged as a brand in
the mind of the customers so the customers also inquire about any new addition in the variety.
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The MASTER operates through a well oriented network of a number of distributors/dealers. The
Customers Rights Protection Policy (CRPP), it is basically a scheme started under the marketing
department. It is prevailing in the market since 2004. According to this scheme they made some
rules to sell their products assuring a win situation between the dealer and the customer. The
slogan of this policy was “assuring the dealers handsome profit without exploiting the
customer”.
They set the floor price of their product and they restricted their dealers not to sell the product
below that so that their profit can be ensured. And also setting the floor price so that no dealer
Granite Tile:
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Master is producing high tech granite tiles at compatible prices. These tiles are available in
Wall Tiles:
Master is also producing good quality glazed tiles. The price range is also affordable and variety
Sanitary:
Master is also very efficient in sanitary. They are making high quality sanitary items in very
Poly Plastic
Master is also very efficient in poly plastic. They are making high quality plastic items in very
Some products are not successful up to that extent. But such a minor failure is not due to the
quality it is solely the matter of choice depending on colures and designs. Sometimes price
They are focusing on intensive promotion of sales. They are indulged in opening new
showrooms within the country and also outside the boundaries of countries. Company is looking
for expansion in business by opening new showrooms in Sindh and NWFP where they have no
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dealer. A special dealership scheme is announced in Punjab for new as well as existing dealers.
This scheme includes monitory rewards for the dealers who meet the targets. In accordance with
The company is about to open new horizons by planning to open new showrooms in Maddle
East. In future, the company is working on installing for Plastic Foundry and at the same time
Company is also installing another manufacturing unit of automatic plant with complete range of
sanitary items. The drawback of manufacturer is that there is no availability of skilled labor in
the country to run as same capacity as required to get the maximum production.
INTERNSHIP
I have worked in head office of master industry. Head office has controlling different
departments. I have worked in their departments. In head office 153 employees are working.
Sales department
Admin department
Short-falls
During my internship I observed that there are some loop holes in all departments that should be
improved with a view to provide valuable services resulting into the self enhancement of their
employees. I observe that in accounts department there are not clearly delegated responsibilities
to the employees. In this department people are not dead sure about their work. It creates some
problems in accounts departments. As far as in sales department very view employees working
I did my internship in Master industries. I have worked with the duration of six weeks.
Description
Mon
Profile Review:
Establishment:
It was established in 1982 in Gujranwala. Sheikh Muhammad Tuffail was the owner
three Board of directors named as, Sheikh Mahmood Iqbal, Sheikh Muhammad
Company has different Management members and names of members are Mr.
Ghanzanfar mehmood (G.M of Master Tiles and Ceramics, FCA), Kashif Ashfaq
(Poly plastic G.M , C A), Amir basher, Iftikhar Ahmed (Department Manager) ,
ferhat Ali Akhtar (Production department manager), Atif Iqbal (Sales Manager),
Atif Riza Malik (Manager Advertisement) and Ammad Latif Upal (Project
Manager).
On Tuesday Mr. Nawaz gave me some tasks. He told me about the inventory
control System. He gave me a file and told me to find the different documents
Tue
related to inventory in the Stock room and as well as when out from the Stock room.
I separated these documents and then compared with computer generated lists.
Wed I continued previous work due to month end activities.
I visited Master Tiles and Ceramics Industry to see the production and to confirm
Thu that stocks are available physically in the stock room and matched with the Books
of stock.
Fri From this day I started my job in Tax Department, I collected the receipts and
payments of directors for tax Purpose. In this procedure I collected some supports
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Description
I continued my Previous work. I came to know about different methods
Mon
involved in collection of tax receipts and payments .
I continued my previous work and it was my last day on this task. I have
Tue found Proximately 500-600 supports in a particular day. These supports were
company has achieved for sales tax rebate. If company’s exports are greater
than imports then government will provide the rebate to the particular
companies to launch more and more exports. I came to know the procedure
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Description
Mon
I worked with income tax department. Mr. Kashif gave me the book to read income
tax section 231. This section is related to deduction of advance income tax. In this
section, if a Cheque amount Greater then Rs.25000/- the bank will deduct the
Advance income tax in the favor of beneficiary. Mr. kashif said me, collecting these
Certificates from our banks of our Accounts. These certificates collected from
Step -1
I collected the details of deduction of advance income tax on Cheques of every bank
Step - 2
The next step company developed authority latter in the favor of me. Company gave
me authority letter to collect the certificates of deduction of advance income tax from
banks.
Step – 3
supports of Purchase voucher of a month related year 2008. These are 350-400
Fri
Vouchers. These vouchers were attached in a file and provided to Mr. Rashid, he
Description
On this day I collected some authority letters from accounts department for
Mon taking advance Income Tax deduction certificates from banks. Today I
accounts from Accounts department for taking Advance income Tax Deduction
Tue
certificates from different bank branches. I enjoyed doing this work because
that is very interesting work. I negotiated with banks on the deduction amount.
On this day I collected more Authority letters from accounts department for
Thu certificates from different banks. Today when I reached the office Mr. Kashif
me some tasks. He said me please help to Mr. Rashidd who has handled all type
of vouchers. Mr. Rashid gave me Purchase Vouchers for the month of October,
2008.
Fri
There are 300 vouchers. Firstly I received these 300 manual purchase vouchers
and then found computer generated voucher slips and then matched these
vouchers.
Description
On this day Mr. Kashif told me Audit committee coming after 3-4 months for audit
purpose. He rotated me to sales department and to help Mr. Umer who is head of Sales
Mon
department. In this department I verified the sales documents compared with computer
generated sales documents. I verified 400 entries related to the month of February, 2010.
On this day Mr. Umer gave me the Sales documents files for the month of march, 2010.
Tue I verified the Sales manual entries with the computer generated entries files. Today I
But at this time the computer generated files were not ready. Mr. umer told me I think our
We
d Software very easy to use. You can easily use this software. He told me the procedure of
software. Then I took print out of sales slips of related month. I verified 300 entries.
On this day Mr. Umer gave me another task in sales department. He told me today we
will work on Sales tax return. Firstly we found the Sales tax return from Accounts
department. Then found the total sales related to the particular month by using the
Thu
company software. Then verified the Sales amounts of related month as well sales tax.
That is very confidential work. But I very thank full to Mr. Umer who has gave me that
type of knowledge.
On this day Mr. Nawaz gave me a very important task. I think that task very secret on an
Organization but I very thankful to Mr. Nawaz who assigned me this task. He told me you
prepared salary sheets. In this day I started our work from employees. I went to sanitary
Fri
fittings factory and took employees cards. In this day I finalized which number of
It was last day of this week I again started our work on making salary sheets. Today I
Sat
finalized the salary sheets of 75 employees.
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Description
Mon On this day I rejoined my internship after completion of taught component held in
university.
Today my first work was I met to every person who has related my department. I told
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to Mr. Nawaz can I help you in your any work. He asked me about my
accomplishments up till now. He asked me to start work from making salary sheets. I
went to Admin department of sanitary fittings and took cards of employees. I again
started my work from making salary sheets. I checked the working days of employees.
Total salary = Gross salary (Basic salary + House rent + Utility allowance +
I was using this formula for making salary sheets as per instructions. I prepared 20%
Tue 25% - 30% salary sheets. I got more knowledge in this regard and increased my
learning.
On this day I covered remaining work of salary sheets. I took prints of salary sheets.
We
d I gave these salary sheets to Mr. Nawaz. He checked these sheets and pointed out my
to Import & export department. I met to Mr. Shahbaz who is head of this department.
Thu Today Mr. Shahbaz told me about the procedure of export. I came to know about the
documents required for export and types of exports. I learnt the procedure of opening
doing work on some export orders related to Afghanistan. I said to Mr. Shahbaz can I
helped you in your work. He smiled and said yes sure why not. Company is trading
from party or not). Export form. Certificate of origin collected from chamber.
invoices, packaging and other documents. Then sent those details to importer party.
In the E-form SBP must be involved. E-form has 4 copies. Original sent to Custom and
duplicate sent to bank and triplicate sent to importer and fourth copy in the custody of
exporter.
Sat It was last day of this week as well as last day of my internship. I again started my
work in Export and import department. I came to know the process of imports. Today
Mr. shahbaz shared with me import procedure. I learned a lot from Export and import
department. Today I completed my work in this department and I said thanks to Mr.
Shahbaz and he also said to me nice to meet you. He was very happy from me. I’m
very thankful to Mr. shahbaz who gave me knowledge about Export & Import
procedure. I returned to my office and very happy. I went to account office and saw the
work of Mr. Barkaat who was doing the work of accounts department. At that time he
made new cash memo paper on MS excel. During the making he faced some problem
and said to me awais can you solve this problem. I said yes sir why not. Other member
of department said he cannot solve the problem. But I solved that problem and every
member of department clapped for me. I was very happy today. And Mr. Barkaat said
to me GIFT University is very good and teachers are very intelligent. I was very happy
Today my last day in Master Industry Head office. I met to everybody who has given
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Accomplishments
My attainments from this internship program me to be confident and practical oriented feelings
are achieved. During my internship at Master Industry I got the experience of being interacted
with the employees. I have achieved the real job exposure and learn how to accomplish the needs
of your job at the platform of tough competition. This internship program gave me an
opportunity to relate my bookish knowledge with the practical and real world implications.
skills. I also got the exposure that how to deal with people while deciding your business
activities.
Though it was a little time activity but it will always provide the ladder to my success in future
endeavors. After obtaining the final Transcript / Degree, the very first interviewer you will see,
asks the questions from this practical experience you will have which is your Internship and if
you get through from this first obstacle means that the way of success is started. It will be a
milestone for me after the completion of my degree as the first question is always asked about
industry has good worth in the markets. During my internship I had learn very much in practical
Master industry has providing well quality products. Structure of master industry has well
oriented and matched with international standard. Master industry has well preferable
departments. Master industry has all departments like finance department, marketing department,
department.
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Ratio analysis is very important to understand the financial position of the any organization. In
ratio analysis I explain from different angles the soundness of Master Industry's financial
position. Master Industry has strong financial position. This strong position may be due to better
management or group of industry. What so ever the reason is one thing is clear that Master
Industry has a strong position in market over their competitor and also a name of better quality
Strategies of marketing department are successful in market. But finance department have some
Overall Master Industry has bright future. Master has big market share locally as well as
internationally.
Web sources
www.mastertiles.com
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www.google.com
www.scribd.com
www.yahoo.com
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