Different types of securities may be issued in certain proportions, an what ratio will each type bear to the total capital will depend upon the particular phase. For example, in the beginning of an optimistic expansion, debentures may be offered to good advantage. At a later time, when speculative enthusiasm is strong, shares will yield better returns. During depression short time borrowing can be resorted to, if the credit of the company is good. The financing plan may be adjusted to the conditions of the market an the security market by varying the proportion, rate of yield, term denominations and guaranteed rights of the securities issued.

The sources of finance for an enterprise can be many and diverse. In the case of an individualistic concerns, the chief source of finance is the individual proprietor or proprietors as in a partnership or a Joint Hindu family business. This may be supplemented by borrowed money in varying amounts according as the credit of the concern is goos or poor. Since the capital requirements are comparatively small, there are hardly any financial problems controlling individual enterprise. But major or large-scale industries, which are mainly run by joint-stock-companies, require vast amounts of capital, an must therefore resort to all sorts of methods for raising the necessary funds. The main sources of finance in India may be classified as:-

1. Individual investment, only in the case of individualistic concerns.

2. Issue of shares of different kinds.

3. Issue of bonds and debentures.

4. Public deposits.

5. Managing agents.

6. Loans from joint-stock banks and indigenous bankers.

7. Gradual development method of using profits to increase capital sometimes called 'ploughing back' of earnings.