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Abstract
In today's increasingly volatile and interconnected global economy, financial risk management is no longer a back-office function but a core component of strategic leadership, especially within capital-intensive industries like manufacturing. This report presents a detailed exploration of financial risk management principles and best practices in the manufacturing industry, with a focused case study on Tata Steel, a flagship company of the Tata Group and a key global steel producer.Tata Steel operates in a highly dynamic and competitive environment, where fluctuations in commodity prices, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and trade policies pose constant financial threats. As a multinational corporation with operations in India, Europe, and Southeast Asia, Tata Steel is exposed to a complex array of market, credit, liquidity, interest rate, and operational risks that require sophisticated, real-time risk management tools and strategies.The company manufactures and supplies a diverse range of steel products, including Hot-Rolled Coils, Cold-Rolled Sheets, TMT Rebars, Wire Rods, Steel Tubes, and Galvanized Sheets. These products serve critical sectors such as automotive, infrastructure, construction, heavy machinery, and consumer goods. Due to the scale and complexity of its operations, Tata Steel has developed a comprehensive financial risk management framework that integrates traditional financial techniques with cutting-edge analytics, real-time monitoring, scenario planning, and hedging mechanisms.
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Copyright © 2025 Aniket Patel. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
