Continue with the case of Maruti Suzuki Ltd. Also refer to the illustration of Grasim Industries Ltd. in this chapter. Carry out a comparative analysis of the two companies. Towards this purpose execute the following requirements.
Requirements:
1. Compare the results of ratio analysis of the two companies. Which company is stronger than the other from the perspective of the following stakeholders?

∎ Promoters

∎ Non-promoter shareholders

∎ Prospective investor

∎ Management

∎ Employees

∎ Suppliers

∎ Lenders

∎ Customers

∎ Tax collector

2. Do you think that these two companies are comparable financially? Why or why not?

3. If you find that the two companies are not comparable, why requirement no.2? Think over and opine. Seek help of your professor.

4. Draft a brief report.