Reference No: F&A0387Pages: 7 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: By presenting a recent history of the firm, the case provides an opportunity to students to appreciate the environment in which operating and financial decisions are made. It is a comprehensive case dealing with ratio and fund analysis, operating cycle concept, setting up of targets, assessment of funds needs, and ... More
Reference No: F&A0396Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The objective of this case is to discuss the time value of money and the role of discount rate in discounting procedure while evaluating any investment project or repayment schedule. The importance of concepts like present value and future value is discussed. Students are assigned to use factors like FVFn, ... More
Reference No: MAR0294Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Highlights the working of a small retail shop (pan house), covering the starting of the shop, present status, products handled, and return on investment with different margins earned on various product categories. This case helps in understanding the functioning of a retailer and the various issues involved in retail management. ... More
Reference No: F&A0393Pages: 26 Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: Deals with innovative financial strategies and accounting policies adopted by Reliance Industries. The case covers the entire life history of the company, thus providing an opportunity for financial and strategy analysis. To save computational work, appropriate ratios and funds flow analysis is provided in the Appendix. Market price data are ... More
Reference No: BP0209Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: Although Ace Industries Ltd. (AIL) is a 25 year old company, its chief executive is considering its rejuvenation through the implementation of the JIT (Just in Time) mode of management. A team of management students has carried out a preliminary JIT audit of AIL and presented its findings to the chief ... More
Reference No: F&A0400Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This case helps in preparing P&L account and balance sheet. It helps in classifying concepts like cost of production and cost of sales. ... More
Reference No: MAR0298Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The case covers various aspects of the solar cooker programme in Gujarat. Marketing is covered in detail. Since, the solar cooker programme is a national programme, links of the operating agency in Gujarat with the apex body are discussed. It is compared with programmes in other states. Performance of other ... More
Reference No: F&A0403Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: These two cases discuss project evaluation of a diversification proposal in a single product context. Case A (F&A0402), in particular, deals with strategic issues such as strengths and vulnerabilities of current business (precision tubes), need for diversification, evaluation of a diversification project (industrial gas cylinder) in terms of strategic ... More
Reference No: BP0210Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The origin and stabilization of a new enterprise entering readymade garments area are the themes in this case. Discussion covers all functional areas. ... More
Reference No: F&A0401Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The case is useful in explaining the working of stock market operations ? the specified and non-specified securities, carry forward of transactions, badla market, margins, book closure, price adjustment for rights and other capital issues, and ex-rights and ex-dividend stock prices. It is also an exercise in valuation of partly convertible ... More
Reference No: F&A0406Pages: 27Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The case focuses on the elements of the strategy of the company's financial turnaround. It provides an opportunity to understand the linkage between industry factors, operating strategy, and financial performance and policy of the company. ... More
