Reference No: QM0058Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Investment alternatives under uncertainty in a personal situation are discussed. The opportunity rate of return can be illustrated along with the concept of choice of criterion for decision making under uncertainty. ... More
Reference No: F&A0274Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: The company had to face a series of setbacks due to improper tie-ups with financiers in the unorganized sector. The case provides rich material for an exercise in planning for financial rehabilitation. It can also be used to stress the point that loans from financial institutions for liquidating existing debts ... More
Reference No: F&A0408Pages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: BHEL is a very large public sector company employing about 75,000 employees and about Rs. 10,000 crore capital. In the beginning of 1986, the company was considering its long term strategy of changing its business portfolio mix in a way that it could help to maintain the company's high growth with profitability and ... More
Reference No: F&A0531TECPages: 21Published on: 5, February, 2016
Abstract: This note describes the intuition and the mathematics behind the Vanna-Volga method for pricing derivatives in the foreign-exchange markets. After building the intuition through the lens of risk neutral density and movement in volatility smile, the note explains the mathematics of the necessary adjustment to the Black-Scholes valuation formula in ... More
Reference No: F&A0298Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: A comprehensive case in cost analysis for management decisions in a joint cost situation. This is a modified version of the "Coco Seed Oil Company"F&A0254 case on the same topic.Unlike the earlier version where the price needs to be computed from a given set of cost ... More
Reference No: F&A0535Pages: 29Published on: 22, December, 2016
Abstract: In the wake of the December 2015 Paris COP21 (Conference of Parties), and India’s announced renewable energy commitments, Reliance Power is reviewing its renewable energy investments to arrive at a long term strategy for the role of renewable energy in its power generation portfolio and the financing of renewable projects. ... More
Reference No: F&A0322Pages: 28Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The first of a set of three related cases, this case gives the historical background of the Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers' Cooperative Society Limited (Cooptex) since its inception, and the objectives set for1971-1978 as part of an MBO system being introduced. ... More
Reference No: F&A0444(B)Pages: 4 Published on: 22, September, 1998
Abstract: The case highlights the concept of economic value addition (EVA), as used in Hindustan Lever Limited. It provides an opportunity to discuss the utility and limitations of EVA, particularly from the point of view of shareholder value creation (SVC). ... More
Reference No: F&A0339(B)Pages: 39Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Analyses, interprets and illustrates many aspects of the concepts and practices of financial management. The case facilitates discussion of: 1) conversion of a private limited company into a public limited company; 2) public issue; 3) stock exchange listing; 4) cost of capital; 5) capital expenditure planning; 6) capital structure planning; 7) analysis of business and financial risks ... More
Reference No: F&A0369TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: This technical note shows application of the NPV rule under complicated investment situations. Specifically, it shows the use of the NPV rule in handling three types of investment problems: 1) projects with different lives; 2) investment timing; and 3) project replacement. ... More
Reference No: F&A0465(A)Pages: 16Published on: 3, December, 2003
Abstract: HDFC Bank is among the few successful private banks that have emerged since the opening up of the banking sector to private players in 1994. The case examines the entry strategy of the bank into a market dominated by large public sector banks, identifies the factors underlying its success and the ... More
Reference No: F&A0177Pages: 31Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Part I describes the appraisal of a loan application from Hari Kaka (a deficit farmer at the existing level of consumption and output) for financing the sinking of a well, installing a pump-set, and purchasing of loans and repayment of his past debts. It also provides details about Hari Kaka's ... More
Reference No: F&A0381Pages: 22Published on: 1, January, 1988
Abstract: The case evaluates the competitive strengths and weaknesses of the company using the financial analysis approach. It also highlights the strategies adopted by the company for increasing the shareholders' value. ... More
Reference No: F&A0477Pages: 9Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case describes the situation faced, in 2004, by a sales officer of a public sector undertaking, in helping a retail dealership (of petrol, diesel, and lubricating oils) to grow. The dealership retails in a growing suburb of a metro. He wants to help the dealership of the filling station to ... More