(i) Since the project is capital intensive, proportion of debt should be much higher than equity. Since financial institutions prefer advancing loans for such a project, raising loans from them should not be a problem for the company.
(ii) The company should determine investment in working capital on the basis of meeting the following requirements:
(a) To purchase and maintain required level of inventory of raw materials.
(b) To pay wages/salaries to employee.
(c) To meet overhead expenses for power, fuel, stationery and other items.
(d) To pay taxes, insurance premium, etc.
(e) To meet marketing and general expenses.
(f) To maintain required level of inventory of finished goods.
(g) To have cash in hand and at bank to meet recurring expenses and meet contingencies.