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  1. Marketing Strategy for Sunflower Oil

    Authors: Singh, Gurdev;

    Reference No: CMA0791 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 2000

    Abstract: This is a case of a trading firm involved in purchase and sale of edible oils. The firm also owns oilseeds processing facility for own production. It wants to enter in a new market with bulk supply as well as consumer packs of branded refined sunflower oil. Given the edible ... More

  2. Arun Ice Cream

    Authors: Koshy, Abraham; Venkiteswaran, N;

    Reference No: BP0253 Pages: 17 Published on: 2, March, 2000

    Abstract: The case discusses the evolution and growth of a start-up entrepreneurial venture in ice cream manufacture. It examines the overall corporate strategy and the consistency or otherwise of the functional strategies pursued by the company management. ... More

  3. Phatra Thanakit Public Company Limited

    Authors: V Raghunathan; Varma, Jayanth R;

    Reference No: F&A0452 Pages: 10 Published on: 26, April, 2000

    Abstract: Set in the backdrop of the 1997 economic crisis, the case deals with the problem faced by a leading finance company of Thailand, Phatra Thanakit. The company finds its very existence threatened under the onslaught of the crisis, and faces a number of agonizing choices. Should it become an integrated bank? ... More

  4. Ashanti Goldfields Company Limited (C)

    Authors: Barua, Samir K; Varma, Jayanth R;

    Reference No: F&A0456EX(C) Pages: 9 Published on: 15, May, 2000

    Abstract: A case dealing with fall-out of the use of derivatives in managing commodity (gold) price risk. Involves analysis of the linkages between corporate strategy, capital structure and the hedging strategy, as well as the risk analysis of derivative positions. ... More

  5. Gadhvi Chemicals Limited (GCL)

    Authors: Ramachandran, K; Taneja, Shyam;

    Reference No: BP0254 Pages: 13 Published on: 6, September, 2000

    Abstract: GCL is part of the Gadhvi Group of Industries. The company is into bottling industrial gasses and under changing environment of growing demand has threatened entry of new players. It is exploring collaboration with one of the world's largest industrial gas manufacturers. They have completed primary rounds of discussion with ... More

  6. Tobacco Purchase Logistics at CMC

    Authors: Raghuram, G;

    Reference No: QM0241 Pages: 15 Published on: 29, September, 2000

    Abstract: This case focuses on the issues of concern of the Tobacco Procurement Division of Cigarette Manufacturing Company (CMC). The primary concern was the buying of tobacco at the auction floors, followed by the logistics of processing and inventorying, prior to cigarette manufacture. Since tobacco constitute the single largest cost component, ... More

  7. Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj; Chaudhuri, Shekhar; Dixit, M R; Koshy, Abraham; Pandey, I M; Rao, Sreenivas S; Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: BP0262 Pages: 47 Published on: 8, January, 2001

    Abstract: The case describes the strategy formulation and implementation issues facing the top management of Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited. In 1998, the company was among the top five pharmaceuticals companies in India. Significant domestic and international changes in the competitive, regulatory, and technological environment had threatened the sustenance of the performance of the ... More

  8. Torrent Cables Limited (B)

    Authors: Dixit, M R; Rao, Sreenivas S; Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: BP0260 Pages: 27 Published on: 8, January, 2001

    Abstract: This case deals with the issues in sustaining a superior performance in the face of recession. In 1989 the Torrent Group acquired a sick company. The company was turned around by a series of managerial initiatives. A new team of professionals was brought in, formal processes in planning and control were ... More

  9. Surat Electricity Company

    Authors: Dixit, M R; Rao, Sreenivas S; Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: BP0258 Pages: 16 Published on: 8, January, 2001

    Abstract: The case describes the issues in sustaining the momentum generated by a series of initiatives undertaken by the new management of an acquired company. In 1998, Torrent Group acquired controlling interest in Surat Electricity Company. Under the leadership of Amitab Thakore it initiated series of measures to improve the performance of ... More

  10. Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited (C)

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj; Chaudhuri, Shekhar; Dixit, M R; Rao, Sreenivas S; Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: BP0265 Pages: 8 Published on: 8, January, 2001

    Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the management of Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited (TGBL), a company that was set up to manufacture Penecillin G, an antibiotic, in mitigating unexpected developments in the policy and competitive environment. The economics of the penicillin project changed drastically when the government liberalized the ... More

  11. Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited (A)

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj; Chaudhuri, Shekhar; Dixit, M R; Rao, Sreenivas S; Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: BP0263 Pages: 9 Published on: 8, January, 2001

    Abstract: This case deals with the issues in mitigating an unexpected development. The Torrent group decided to integrate backwards by venturing into the production of penicillin. The decision was motivated by the huge demand-supply gap and a favourable public policy. The technology was to be supplied by a company in Czeckoslovakia. ... More

  12. Torrent Cables Limited (C)

    Authors: Dixit, M R; Rao, Sreenivas S; Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: BP0261 Pages: 7 Published on: 8, January, 2001

    Abstract: This case describes the measures initiated by Torrent Cables Limited to fight the recession. The issue is one of strengthening the measures and introducing new initiatives to prevent the company from becoming sick again. In 1989, the torrent group acquired a sick company and initiated a series of measures to turn ... More

  13. Torrent Cables Limited (A)

    Authors: Dixit, M R; Rao, Sreenivas S; Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: BP0259 Pages: 10 Published on: 8, January, 2001

    Abstract: In 1989, Torrent Group acquired Mahendra Electricals Ltd., a sick company. This case describes the circumstances leading to the acquisition, the motivation of Torrent Group, the technology, competition and customers of the acquired company, the performance of the company, and the strategic options developed by the new management. The new team ... More

  14. The Blazing Flame

    Authors: Joseph, Jerome;

    Reference No: BP0257 Pages: 4 Published on: 8, January, 2001

    Abstract: This case presents the growth and challenges faced by an entrepreneur. The narration is by a young member of the organization. Mr. U.N. Mehta, the founder of Torrent Group, started his career as a medical representative in a Swiss multinational company. He left this job to set-up his own ... More

  15. Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited (B)

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj; Chaudhuri, Shekhar; Dixit, M R; Rao, Sreenivas S; Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: BP0263(B) Pages: 12 Published on: 8, January, 2001

    Abstract: This case describes the efforts of Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited to mitigate unexpected developments in implementing a backward integration project. The management decided to develop the technology indigenously. It collaborated with a consortium of scientists in Europe and a research laboratory in USA. As of 1995, it was required to evaluate ... More

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