The impact of intellectual capital on financial performance: An empirical investigation of Indian technology industry

Abstract

This paper examined the association of intellectual capital and physical capital with financial performance (productivity and profitability) and market valuation (MB) in technology sector of India. IC efficiency of the companies was measured through Value added intellectual coefficient (VAIC) methodology. To examine the relationship of intellectual capital with financial performance and market valuation, the panel regression models have been employed in the study. The results evinced that value added intellectual capital coefficient (VAIN) has no relationship financial performance measures (ATO and ROA) and market valuation (MB) respectively. The results also found that physical and financial capital (VACA) has a significant influence on productivity and profitability of the organization. It is divulged that Indian technology-intensive firms still depend on tangible assets for organizational efficiency. This study is an eye opener for policy makers, government officials and other stakeholders to analyze the factors for non-existence relationship of intellectual capital with financial performance and market valuation respectively.