Reference No: F&A0508Pages: 8Published on: 2, July, 2013
Abstract: The case describes two episodes where the basic valuation model (cost of carry model) for single stock futures appears to break down. The first involves market manipulation and the second involves an unexpected change in the record date for an already announced dividend. This breakdown leads to large losses for ... More
Reference No: IMG0018Pages: 16Published on: 4, July, 2013
Abstract: The case traces the evolution of the offshore Analytics operations of a large US based bank in India. It recounts the challenges of coupling geographically-disparate, culturally-alien and, somewhat antagonistic groups of employees within the organization to ensure a productive operation. It touches upon the unique dimensions of organization design in ... More
Reference No: MAR0439Pages: 19Published on: 10, July, 2013
Abstract: Ashutosh Sinha is managing VIMPL as rural distribution business involving Villgro stores and village level entrepreneurs (VLE). After spending two years in evolving the business model which provides sustainable products to improve rural livelihood, he has recently started selling FMCG products through VIMPL network. While seeking to expand the business, ... More
Reference No: CIPR0014(B)Pages: 22Published on: 11, July, 2013
Abstract: This case discusses the risks of doing business in emerging markets with changing political landscapes, as witnessed by GMR Male International Airport Private Limited (GMIAL) in Maldives. In June 2010, after a competitive bidding overseen by a World Bank arm, GMIAL won the contract to operate and expand the Male airport ... More
Reference No: ECO0352Pages: 4Published on: 16, July, 2013
Abstract: The case deals with the problem of forecasting inflation rate in the short, medium, and long term for the Indian Economy. Various macroeconomics theories and models for explaining and predicating inflation will have to be used while discussing the case. It will show the application of all these theories and ... More
Reference No: COMM0011Pages: 16Published on: 20, July, 2013
Abstract: Michael, Managing Partner of Meenachil Konkretes, a small rural unit in Kerala, India, that manufactured concrete blocks, found that the plant did not achieve full production because of absenteeism among his workers. As they divided the earnings equally among themselves, they rejected Michael's suggestion to increase the team size or ... More
Reference No: F&A0509Pages: 5Published on: 24, July, 2013
Abstract: The case is about an Indian company hedging soya oil price risk in the US futures market instead of in the Indian market to take advantage of better liquidity and wider choice of hedging instruments there. A stable long run relationship (cointegration) between the two markets appeared to make the ... More
Reference No: F&A0510Pages: 7Published on: 24, July, 2013
Abstract: The case deals with risk management issues related to a large calendar spread position in a highly seasonal and volatile commodity (natural gas). Apart from fundamental factors affecting the supply and demand for natural gas, the spread is also exposed to transient price movements in the futures market itself. The ... More
