Reference No: F&A0441Pages: 2 Published on: 11, November, 1997
Abstract: Apart from raising the issue of true cost of borrowing, using a complex financial instrument (with the benefit of hindsight), this case brings in the added dimension of comparison with a competitor, who achieves an apparently cheaper financing. This case is a sequel to Essar Steel (1993) (F&A0421). ... More
Reference No: F&A0442Pages: 4Published on: 11, November, 1997
Abstract: Apart from raising the issue of various risks involved in a complex financial instrument (with the benefit of some hindsight), the case highlights the difficulties in hedging foreign exchange risk of a foreign currency convertible bond. The case also brings out several issues related to financial distress. This case is ... 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: CMHS0015Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case addresses the concerns of a hospital in providing medical care to its patients - both inpatients and outpatients. These concerns have become very serious of late, since the costs for providing quality health care has been increasing in recent few years. Critical success factors for the hospital's performance ... 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
