Question : Which of the following represents a short-term source of finance?
Option 1: Equity shares
Option 2: Debentures
Option 3: Bank overdraft
Option 4: GDRs
Correct Answer: Bank overdraft
Solution : The correct answer is (c) Bank overdraft.
A bank overdraft represents a short-term source of finance. It is a facility provided by a bank that allows a company to withdraw more funds from its bank account than what is available in the account balance. It essentially provides a temporary borrowing arrangement to cover short-term cash flow needs.