The thrust of this book is on discussing the eight levers of value creation reflected in what the author calls the 'Value Octagon,' comprising strategy and business model; capital allocation; strategic financing decisions; organisational architecture; cost management; corporate risk management; mergers, acquisitions and restructuring; and corporate governance. These eight levers represent the top management agenda. Exploring these issues, the book blends the conceptual world of the scholar with the 'how to do it view' of the practitioner.

This book is aimed at two distinct audiences:

senior managers and finance practitioners who participate in strategic financial decisions
students of MBA, CA and CMA taking a course on Strategic Financial Management

Corporate Valuation: A Primer
Corporate Objective
Performance Measurement and Analysis
Strategy and Business Model
Capital Allocation
Strategic Financing Decisions
Organizational Architecture
Cost Management
Corporate Risk Management
Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring
Corporate Governance
Value Based Management
Stellar Value Creators
Epilogue