Reference No: PSG0106 Pages: 18Published on: 2, December, 2008
Abstract: A massive flood of August 2006 in the city of Surat caused major human tragedy and damage to the property estimated at Rs 22,000 crore. Given the repeated floods in Surat policy makers, administrators, experts, and people have to rethink about how to improve dam management to reduce the risk of floods. ... 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: PSG0107Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 2009
Abstract: The top management of MPSEZ met to decide on the final price band of its public issue, which was the first of its kind in India. While the lead underwriter had suggested a price band of Rs. 400-440, the company officials were not very sure about the same. It was ... More
Reference No: P&IR0207Pages: 22Published on: 31, March, 2009
Abstract: The Indian Insurance Industry is facing tough times not only in the business front but also in attracting and retaining talent in the sales function. Aviva India had re-entered the Indian life insurance market in 1995, but started business operations a few years later. In addition to the bank assurance business ... 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: BP0326Pages: 10Published on: 2, April, 2009
Abstract: The case deals with the decision making problem faced by an Indian entrepreneur, Mr. Pathik Patwari, concerning diversification and growth. While his pharmaceuticals business that has seen huge growth in last few years faces industry specific challenges, the infrastructure sector as a whole appears to be lucrative in terms of ... More
Reference No: OB0205(A)Pages: 22Published on: 1, May, 2009
Abstract: Regency Hospital Limited, a multi-specialty hospital in Kanpur, India was founded by Dr. Atul Kapoor in 1995. The hospital had grown over the years. However, there were a number of issues that were yet to be dealt with. The case describes the struggles that the founder went through in setting up ... 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: BP0328Pages: 29Published on: 8, June, 2009
Abstract: The case describes the challenges in growth faced by a New Jersey-based software company, Cognizant. The company has its Indian office at Bangalore, and operations in many countries. Its growth rate is around 50 per cent per annum. The case looks at different options facing the company in managing this growth ... 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: OB0206Pages: 23Published on: 3, September, 2009
Abstract: The Indian diamond industry witnessed a severe recession in the year 2008. The industry is already showing signs of recovery in 2009 led by its large sized firms. This case presents facts from a study conducted in a large sized Indian diamond processing firm which has existed for the last 40 years and ... More
Reference No: BP0331Pages: 18Published on: 5, October, 2009
Abstract: This case discuses the process of unbundling and restructuring of Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board (UPSEB). The UPSEB had accumulated losses of Rs. 6500 crores by year 2000. The state government trifurcated UPSEB into three separate corporations, each handling generation, transmission and distribution of power. There was strong protest against the trifurcation ... More
