Question
State the objective of financial management.

Answer

The Primary (main) aim of financial management is to maximise shareholder's wealth which is referred to as the wealth maximisation concept. Wealth maximisation of shareholders is possible when:
  1. Market price of equity share increases and it increases when benefits from a decision exceed the cost involved.
  2. Increase in dividend of shareholders.

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