Reference No: MAR0352(B)Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 2003
Abstract: The case describes the market research carried out by TI Cycles for assessing the opportunity available for geared bicycles in India. It presents the background of the company, its marketing function, the new product development process, and the performance till 1996-97. The case provides a detailed plan for market research ... More
Reference No: CFR0004Pages: 20Published on: 27, July, 2009
Abstract: The case looks at the decision options present before a new entrepreneur with regard to the unique concept of a non-vegetarian snack food. Opportunities exist in the market for B2B, retail, franchising, and licensing. However, the perishable nature of the product makes distribution and production difficult. The entrepreneur must ... More
Reference No: MAR0345(A)Pages: 14Published on: 14, August, 2002
Abstract: The case describes the product design experience of "Symphony" brand of air cooler. The entire process of new product design and development is described. The initial idea, refining of the idea and development of concept, product design, sensing of reactions of potential customers, manufacturing, initial marketing strategy, test marketing, redesign ... More
Reference No: MAR0423(B)Pages: 27Published on: 29, March, 2012
Abstract: The case describes the all India consumer survey planned to assess the key issues of nature of emerging competition and of decide targeting, positioning, and product features for a new brand of scooters by two entrepreneurs in 1981. The survey study was to examine buyer behaviour of scooter owners and non-owners. ... More
Reference No: MAR0423(C)Pages: 26Published on: 29, March, 2012
Abstract: Two entrepreneurs were grappling with defining the market for introducing their brand of scooters in India in 1981. They had generated options of market definition through preliminary analysis and their own insights based on the data collected through an all India survey study of scooter owners and non- owners. . The study ... More
Reference No: MAR0493(C)Pages: 19Published on: 13, October, 2017
Abstract: Chief executive and CEO along with the website redesign team of MMT Group was to discuss the results of the research conducted by the team and decide the best option for new home page of MMT. The case provides a brief history of MMT, its performance over the last few ... More
Reference No: MAR0485Pages: 11Published on: 11, July, 2016
Abstract: This case depicts a managerial problem faced by Tradition and Trust, a traditional sweet and snack manufacturer, which is 100 year old family business manufacturing, retailing and exporting rewri, gajjak, sweets, namkeens and other confectionery products. Like other traditional sweet and snack manufactures, they are facing the challenge of consumers’ shift ... More
Reference No: CMA0230(A)Pages: 8Published on: 31, July, 1972
Abstract: The Protein Foods Association of India is interested in developing a campaign to educate people about the nutritional value of food items in their diet. They thought that public ignorance on the protein deficiency in the diet is one of the major factors responsible for the lack of adequate protein ... More
Reference No: CMA0165Pages: 11Published on: 21, January, 1969
Abstract: The case is about the characteristics of tractor buyers and the process of buying decisions of a farmer going in for a tractor in Indian conditions in general and Gujarat conditions in particular. The case leads to information on consumer behaviour and mode of communication to such consumers, besides giving ... More
Reference No: CIIE0008Pages: 16Published on: 20, December, 2017
Abstract: This case presents the hybrid business model of a social venture Gramshree. It provides arich description of an actual decision situation faced by the board of trustees regarding the selection of marketing channel for Gramshree for bringing sustainability to the business. Gramshree aimed at empowering women artisans by ensuring a ... More
Reference No: MAR0423(A)Pages: 7Published on: 29, March, 2012
Abstract: The case describes the key issues faced by two entrepreneurs as they plan to launch a new two-wheeler in the market in the beginning of liberalization of Indian economy in 1981.. The case provides information about the two-wheeler industry (scooter, mopeds, and motorcycle) on: (i) sales of each of the brands ... More
Reference No: MAR0379Pages: 24Published on: 24, April, 2006
Abstract: Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M), the flagship company of the Mahindra group with a turnover of Indian Rupee (Rs) 55 billion (US$ 1.2 billion), launched their new sports utility vehicle "Scorpio" in August 2002. In the year 2003, Scorpio was rated as the most successful new brand launch in the country. Several initiatives were ... More
Reference No: MAR0481(A)Pages: 18Published on: 11, March, 2016
Abstract: Ramesh is the founder of a startup ‘Artistically Yours’. Ramesh wants the company to become a market place which brings together artists who can sketch a portrait and consumers who want to get a portrait sketched. However, Ramesh is not sure about whether consumers would value this offering. Moreover, he ... More
Reference No: MAR0405Pages: 16Published on: 2, April, 2009
Abstract: GuruKool, a unique training initiative for frontline sales personnel in retail businesses of the Future Group, was spearheaded by Sanjay Jog, Chief People Officer, Future Group, in April 2006. Implementing the programme, however, was more difficult than he had expected, and its results also were not as brilliant. Sanjay was thus ... More
