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@article{198857,
        author = {Akanksha Arun Wankhede and Prof. Pratiksha Meshram},
        title = {A Study of Export Finance and Cost Control at Tata Motors Limited, Nagpur},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {15840-15847},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=198857},
        abstract = {The growing globalization of the auto industry has increased the pressure in the financial strategies especially in the field of export finance and cost management. This paper offers an overall discussion of export financing processes and cost management strategies that Tata motors limited has employed and does where its operational applicability lies in Nagpur as an emerging logistics and distribution hub. Export finance has become central to facilitating the international business operations through the assumption of the working capital, the counterbalancing of the risks involved during the cross-border operations, and providing a better opportunity to compete within the global markets. The study is a critical analysis of different forms of export financing such as pre-shipment finance, post shipment credit, export credit insurance and buyers credit and evaluates the influence of these instruments on a firm in terms of liquidity management and revenue generation. At the same time, the paper explores the importance of the following cost control techniques: budgetary control, standard costing, lean manufacturing, and digital transformation projects, as they play a vital role in maximizing operational effectiveness and minimize redundant costs. A descriptive and analytical research design will be used in which the secondary data will be used as the source of information, which includes annual reports, financial statements, and industry publications. The effectiveness of these strategies is evaluated using financial performance indicators, such as profitability ratios, cost-to-revenue and cash flow analysis. The results indicate that an effective system of export financing has a strong interrelationship with strict cost control regimes in enhancing the stability of the overall financial performance and operational efficiency. Moreover, the paper emphasizes the importance of integrating the technology and automating operations in the sphere of financial services and reducing expenses. It concludes that a tactical blend of viable export finance strategies and Cost management and aggressiveness practices play a significant role in sustainable growth, increase in profitability and improved global competitiveness.},
        keywords = {Export Finance, Cost Control, Financial Performance, Working Capital Management, Tata Motors Limited, Cost Optimization, International Trade, Budgetary Control, Profitability, Automotive Industry.},
        month = {April},
        }