Reference No: F&A0536Pages: 27Published on: 29, March, 2017
Abstract: An estimate of the fair rate of return on capital is a critical input into tariff regulation. A too high estimate will lead to high tariffs for consumers; a too low estimate will not provide adequate incentives for investment. The Airport Economic Regulatory Authority of India has issued a consultation ... More
Reference No: CIPR0026Pages: 27Published on: 18, November, 2016
Abstract: GMR Infrastructure Limited (GMRIL) had to make a decision on its continued role in the 555.48 km Kishangarh Udaipur Ahmedabad (KUA) Expressway Project, India's then longest road public-private partnership (PPP) project. GMR had terminated the contract citing NHAI's failure in fulfilling Conditions Precedent (CP) of providing (i) environment clearance (EC), (ii) ... More
Reference No: CIPR0025Pages: 16Published on: 13, June, 2016
Abstract: In 2012, a major controversy broke out after the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) accused the Government of allocating coal blocks in an inefficient manner during the period 2004–2009. The case explores the issues in allocating mining rights to any private entity. Besides developing an understanding of natural resource economics, ... More
Reference No: MAR0468Pages: 41Published on: 9, May, 2016
Abstract: The case deals with comparison of two events namely Bhopal Gas Tragedy and BP Oil Spill Tragedy. Specifically, the case compares the negotiation process and the outcome of negotiation process. In other words, the case compares how negotiation was carried out on behalf of victims of these tragedies and resulted ... More
Reference No: BP0392Pages: 11Published on: 31, March, 2016
Abstract: The Government of India established Competition Commission of India (CCI hereafter) through an act promulgated in 2002 to shift regulatory focus from curbing monopolies to promoting competition. The organization became fully functional in 2009 and gained recognition for its proactive stance when it slapped a penalty of Rs. 6400 crore on eleven cement ... More
Reference No: ECO0356Pages: 35Published on: 3, March, 2016
Abstract: The case describes how Togo was devastated by a combination of poor public policy and risk-averse foreign investors. The case provides a setting for the study of both Country Risk and Political Risk from the perspective of multilateral aid development financing agencies, foreign investors and citizens in a developing country ... More
Reference No: CIPR0024Pages: 37Published on: 17, November, 2015
Abstract: The Line I of the Mumbai Metro was being built by REL, Veolia Transport and MMRDA through the SPV, MMOPL. The project had been initiated by the Maharashtra State Government through the MMRDA. Due to the amendments in the Metro Railways Act, the project came under the Centre, after award ... More
Reference No: PSG0121Pages: 12Published on: 12, June, 2015
Abstract: In December 2015, 196 countries will meet in Paris to reach a new global climate change agreement. This case looks at the climate negotiation process from the eyes of India’s environment minister Mr Prakash Javadekar. In India’s context, the energy sector has a big role to play in emission reduction ... More
Reference No: BP0386Pages: 9Published on: 22, April, 2015
Abstract: The case is focused on governance issues that arise in case of joint ventures. The case is based on one of the most successful joint ventures (JV) in the history of corporate India between Honda Motor Company of Japan and the Munjal family of India. They established Hero Honda Motor ... More
Reference No: BP0349Pages: 17Published on: 18, September, 2012
Abstract: The Constitution of India guarantees freedom of speech and expression to its citizens. This freedom is not absolute and the State can impose reasonable restrictions. Of late, certain incidents have shown this freedom to be under threat. The case highlights some of such events. It makes the readers think about ... More
Reference No: BP0348Pages: 42 minutesPublished on: 5, September, 2012
Abstract: The Constitution of India provides freedom of speech and expression to all the citizens of India. This freedom, however, is not absolute. "Reasonable" restrictions can be imposed by the State. The term "reasonable" has not been defined anywhere. It is up to the judiciary to determine the reasonableness of any ... More
