Reference No: OB0191Pages: 24Published on: 27, March, 1998
Abstract: Asoka Spintex, formerly known as Asoka Mill Ltd., was set up in 1920, not doing well. Most of textile mills in the country were not doing well in the 1980s owing to rising costs, competition from powerlooms, and heavy demand recession. To meet this situation, the company decided to upgrade the ... More
Reference No: PROD0240Pages: 14Published on: 13, February, 1998
Abstract: The plant manager is concerned about the impact of increasing product variety, on the manufacturing operations, and consequently the competitiveness of the plant. The case describes the operations of a paint manufacturing facility. The objective of the case is to show how process analysis can be used to evaluate the ... More
Reference No: BP0248Pages: 5Published on: 4, February, 1998
Abstract: Novelty Bread narrates the success story of a bread manufacturing company belonging to a diversified group of medium sized family business. It can be used to illustrate the role of innovation in various aspects of business. The choice of the product mix itself is innovative. While the market leader, Modern ... More
Reference No: CMA0765Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: The case describes how a nationalized commercial bank appraises the working capital loan of a farmer. It also provides information on how the bank may strike a balance between meeting seasonal cash deficits and new technology adoption goals that the bank emphasizes. Based on both of these the case raises ... More
Reference No: CMA0768Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case deals with the methodology for estimating agricultural input distribution credit requirement. It also aims at examining the consistency of the existing credit portfolio for input distribution business and seeks to evolve alternative criterian for existing banking practices particularly in backward areas where PACS are defunct. It further seeks ... More
Reference No: CMA0777Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case examines some of the export finance related issues such as credit limit, interest rate, monitoring sanctions of export credit, etc. based on the existing norms and analyzing data of a public limited company engaged in grains and pulses processing. ... More
Reference No: CMA0775Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case identifies some issues related to the functions of finance in rural development. The case seeks to answer three questions: Why the functions of finance arise? How rural households in India have met their credit needs since 1951? What objections financial institutions have in meeting the financial needs of rural ... More
Reference No: CMA0766Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: The case deals with how bank became a success story in rural banking under the same macro rural credit policies which are being questioned these days. To facilitate analysis, the case provides historical information, profile of area of operation, leadership management, and business operations. It also raises issues related to ... More