Reference No: MAR0417Pages: 5Published on: 26, September, 2010
Abstract: Manjit Singh, Executive Director of a leading lube oil firm, was faced with a situation where lube oil from one channel was being leaked into another channel and sold at prices well below the Maximum Retail Price. His brand Racer is on its way to becoming the "cheap" alternative. The ... More
Reference No: P&IR0208Pages: 4Published on: 29, September, 2010
Abstract: A garment manufacturing company located at Gurgaon, Haryana associated with Marks and Spencer (M&S), a large retailer was in the news when The Observer of London exposed the near sweatshop conditions existing in Indian factories. The company and the retailer were accused of violating Ethical Trading Initiatives (ETI) and ... More
Reference No: MAR0418Pages: 27Published on: 6, October, 2010
Abstract: Established in 1984 and based in India, Hero Honda has become the world's largest two wheeler manufacturer. Over the years, the company made inroads with its famous campaign 'Fill it - Shut it - Forget it' and also had grown to be ?World No.1' two wheeler company in terms of ... More
Reference No: F&A0488Pages: 20Published on: 13, October, 2010
Abstract: The case discusses the choices relating to seasoned equity issuance for ICICI Bank, one of India's largest banking and financial services conglomerates, in mid 2007 shortly before the global financial crisis begins to unfold. In this context, the case raises issues about the size and timing of equity issuance. It also ... More
Reference No: MAR0419Pages: 22Published on: 15, October, 2010
Abstract: Parle Bisleri enjoyed the market leadership in the Indian packaged water industry for nearly two decades. However, it gradually lost a significant market share to global players like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, ultimately ceding its market leadership to Kinley, a rival brand by Coca-Cola. This case tries to capture the factors ... More
Reference No: CMHS0010Pages: 12Published on: 20, October, 2010
Abstract: Investigations play a very important role in medical diagnosis. Laboratory results are estimated to affect 60-70 per cent of the most important decisions in patient care. Timely collection of sample and delivery of accurate test results are, therefore, important quality indicators of performance of any laboratory. Lab procedures are divided ... More
Reference No: F&A0489Pages: 21Published on: 20, October, 2010
Abstract: Disinvestment of government shareholding in Public Sector Undertakings, through Public Offers, is a common occurrence in many economies. This case describes such a process of disinvestment of government of India's stakes in a large power utility, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) in India. In addition to process details, the case ... More
Reference No: CIPR0008Pages: 16Published on: 20, October, 2010
Abstract: In February 2006, Engineers India Limited (EIL) which was hired by the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) had to submit their final report. The report had to evaluate whether a single point mooring or an additional jetty would be more viable for HPCL's increased crude import requirements through the Mumbai port. ... More
Reference No: BP0335Pages: 8Published on: 29, October, 2010
Abstract: In the last six decades since India adopted the Constitution in 1950, it has not been easy to secure to all its citizens social justice, a cherished goal enshrined in the Preamble to the Constitution. Time and again, public-spirited persons, either individually or through social action groups, have raised their voice. ... More
Reference No: RJMC0014Pages: 8Published on: 8, November, 2010
Abstract: The Director of the National Institute of Siddha, Chennai, a postgraduate Siddha medicine teaching institute, has to decide on a strategy that would provide lessons to educational institutes of the AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) sector. The case provides an overview of the research and educational activities ... More
