Reference No: MAR0412Pages: 5Published on: 8, January, 2010
Abstract: During Diwali 2009 TrustMe Bank announced a sales promotion offer on purchase of gold bar from the bank using the banks credit card. The purchase could be made through interest free EMI and would accrue double reward points. The communication about this offer was displayed outside the TrusMe bank branches and ... More
Reference No: MAR0411(A)Pages: 10Published on: 14, December, 2009
Abstract: The case charts out the journey of an online news portal from the state of Bihar. The organization has grown largely based on the pro bono support of people from many sectors and facets of life. The portal has so far been managed by the husband-wife team. On completion of ... More
Reference No: MAR0410Pages: 27Published on: 14, October, 2009
Abstract: 99acres.com was started in September 2005 as the first real estate portal in India. This internet portal was dedicated to meet a consumer's information needs in the real estate industry. It was a forum where buyers, sellers, and brokers could exchange information, quickly, effectively, and inexpensively. Though 99acres operated in ... More
Reference No: MAR0409Pages: 18Published on: 7, August, 2009
Abstract: Promoted by the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA), Rudi Multi Trading Company Limited was established in 2004 with the twin objectives of facilitating a linkage between poor rural farmers and rural consumers, and promoting internal generation of funds in villages. The company worked to unite two parties, small and medium farmers ... 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: CFR0003Pages: 19Published on: 27, July, 2009
Abstract: Progressive Corporation has opened a chain of 40 rural retail stores spread in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Orissa. The chain has been created in a mother-daughter format. These stores sell consumer as well as agri-products. A hub-and-spoke distribution network has been ... More
Reference No: COMM0005Pages: 13Published on: 13, May, 2009
Abstract: Core Emballage Limited (CEL), Gujarat, India, reached a plateau in 2006 in its business of corrugated packaging solutions. Geographical expansion was not feasible. Although making marginal operating profits, CEL was weighed down by heavy depreciation and interest on loans. The idea of diversifying into unrelated nutraceuticals (nutritional healthcare products) cropped up ... 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
Reference No: MAR0403Pages: 8Published on: 12, December, 2008
Abstract: The case talks about how Nokia issued product advisory that dealt with crisis of overheating caused in specific lot of batteries of Nokia handset, the result that publicity and consumer response are outlined. The case covers messages issued by company using different communication channels. The case highlights issues of marketing ... More
Reference No: MAR0400Pages: 27Published on: 8, August, 2008
Abstract: Radio Mirchi is the flagship brand of Entertainment Network India Limited (ENIL). ENIL is the largest private FM radio broadcaster in India. ENIL was able to gain a stronghold in the market due to its strengths of innovativeness and creative content, large operating network, reach among listeners, high quality studio ... More
Reference No: MAR0398Pages: 4Published on: 16, July, 2008
Abstract: The case briefly describes the situation of a leading company and the industry structure in the Small Pack Refined Oil (SPRO) market in Indian. The case describes the process of developing four concepts for assessing the opportunity in the SPRO market. The case can be used to assess the concept ... More
