Reference No: F&A0482(A)Pages: 42Published on: 19, August, 2008
Abstract: During early 2005, the Wilh Wilhelmsen (WW) group was being restructured by integrating the two main divisions, Barwil (ship services at port) and Barber International (ship management services). They formed a new parent entity called Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (WMS) under the WW group. At this point, Unitor, one of the world's ... More
Reference No: PSG0138EXPages: 12Published on: 5, July, 2021
Abstract: Raj Singh, founder and CEO of HoldCo Pvt. Ltd was keen on entering the waste management market in India owing to its huge potential and growth in recent years. Already a major player in the renewable energy sector, Holdco was now looking to expand its portfolio through the WTE (Waste-to-Energy) ... More
Reference No: COMM0025 Pages: 22Published on: 10, September, 2020
Abstract: On March 18, 2019, Yuvraj Mehta, head Corporate Brand Management & Communications (CBMC) at Larsen & Toubro (L&T), heard about negative media narratives against L&T, following a high-profile merger and acquisition (M&A) between the company and Mindtree. Some of the allegations against L&T were “hostile takeover” and “destruction of Mindtree’ ... More
Reference No: CTL0006Pages: 32Published on: 19, May, 2025
Abstract: Against the backdrop of India’s unprecedented investments in urban and regional rail-based mass transportation systems, this case introduces Ms. Anuradha Dey, the Managing Director (MD) of a major Metro Rail Corporation, who is leading a major metro rail construction program in a medium-sized city of India. Ms. Dey is ... More
Reference No: CIPR0002Pages: 47Published on: 18, November, 2009
Abstract: Kolkata Port (KoPT) had achieved a turnaround from having made a loss of Rs 7.5 crores (cr) in the year 2000-01 to a net surplus of Rs 465.1 cr in the year 2006-07. A variety of initiatives had been taken during the intervening years with a focus on tariff rationalization, revenues from ... More
Reference No: F&A0559Pages: 21Published on: 27, October, 2020
Abstract: Northern Textiles (NTL) used highly complex derivatives to hedge its currency risk, and these structured products have been profitable in the past. But in 2008, unanticipated movements in exchange rates have led to serious losses. Seth, the Chairman of NTL, has come to know about the losses on a specific deal, ... 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
Reference No: PSG0107Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 2009
Abstract: The top management of MPSEZ met to decide on the final price band of its public issue, which was the first of its kind in India. While the lead underwriter had suggested a price band of Rs. 400-440, the company officials were not very sure about the same. It was ... More
Reference No: F&A0481(D)Pages: 29Published on: 17, July, 2008
Abstract: Air Deccan planned to raise ` 450 crore by selling up to 26 per cent stake to professional investor(s). This was the consequence of a debt that needed to be paid. The situation was grim for Air Deccan. There were pending law suits and some of the top management executives were leaving ... More
Reference No: F&A0155(A)Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: Describes a large commercial bank's system of performance appraisal for its branches along five major dimensions: 1) growth in deposits/advances (depending on whether they are deposits- heavy or advance- heavy branches), 2) profits or losses, 3) staff relations, 4) efficiency in internal branch routine, and 5) customer service. In actual practice, however, the management ... More
Reference No: F&A0481(C)Pages: 10Published on: 17, July, 2008
Abstract: Air Deccan planned to raise Rs. 450 crore by selling up to 26 per cent stake to professional investor(s). This was the consequence of a debt that needed to be paid. The situation was grim for Air Deccan. There were pending law suits and some of the top management executives were ... More
Reference No: F&A0577Pages: 25Published on: 20, March, 2025
Abstract: Mindspace Business Parks REIT, one of India’s premier commercial real estate investment trusts, faced a critical challenge in 2023: managing rising interest rates while pursuing sustainable growth. With a portfolio valued at INR 298 billion and a commitment to green development, Mindspace pioneered India’s first green bond issuance at the ... More
Reference No: F&A0559(B)Pages: 11Published on: 23, August, 2021
Abstract: NTL suffered huge losses in its foreign exchange hedging activities as its highly complex leveraged structured products backfired badly in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis of 2007 and 2008. The CFO and the Treasury head have both been sacked, and Joshi, the new CFO, has embraced aggressive litigation as NTL’ ... More
Reference No: F&A0439(B)EXPages: 1Published on: 11, November, 1996
Abstract: This is a case on foreign exchange risk management covering transaction exposure and accounting implications of forward contracts. This is a sequel to Coimbatore Yarns' Mark Receivables (A).F&A0439(A)EX ... More
