Reference No: BP0029Pages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: A large diversified industrial organization whose main business is in textiles considers a proposal to acquire a "sick" textile mill in Ahmedabad. Financial data has been provided about the sick mill, and the case includes two reports submitted to top management on the merits of the proposal, one by an ... More
Reference No: ADCLOD0003Pages: 34Published on: 25, November, 2024
Abstract: The case discusses the organisation – planning, construction, running and the winding-up – of the month-long Pramukh Swami Maharaj (PSM) Shatabdi Mahotsav (centenary festival) on a gigantic 600-acre site called the ‘Pramukh Swami Maharaj Nagar ’ held at the outskirts of Ahmedabad, Gujarat from December 15, 2022 to January 15, 2023. The case presents the details of ... More
Reference No: CMA0828Pages: 10Published on: 21, April, 2025
Abstract: Sid’s Farm, founded by Dr Kishore Indukuri in 2013, has emerged as a transformative dairy brand in India’s adulterated milk market. Driven by the vision of delivering pure, unadulterated milk, the company has grown from a 20-cow farm to processing 43,000 litres of milk daily with rigorous 45-step quality checks. ... More
Reference No: PSG0123Pages: 19Published on: 28, July, 2017
Abstract: ‘Saksham’, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative of one of the largest public sector companies in India, the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), provides specific training in skills required for plastic industry to low-income communities potentially affected by GAIL’s business operations. Unlike a typical GAIL CSR programme, which ... More
Reference No: F&A0239Pages: 13 Published on: 1, January, 1974
Abstract: The company changes its structure from a functional setup to a profit responsible product group setup so that top management can devote more time to future company policies. The case brings up issues relating to design considerations in structural reorganization in the context of the organization's variables and environmental factors. ... More
Reference No: CFR0001Pages: 19Published on: 2, May, 2007
Abstract: This case discusses the possible entry strategy of Aakash Book Store into the Ahmedabad market. The chain store was operating in the state of Kerala. The owner of the chain, Aakash Shetty was evaluating a possible entry into the city, and he had studied the report presented by a group ... More
Reference No: P&IR0095TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This is a brief summary of two studies in Indian entrepreneurship and management. One study argues that Indian entrepreneurs at the onset of industrialization were not inhibited by religion and caste, as is believed by some scholars. The other study provides evidence to suggest that Indian managers are open to ... More
Reference No: BP0445Pages: 13Published on: 23, June, 2020
Abstract: The case describes the predicament of the CEO of a born-global Indian enterprise in R&D over simultaneously balancing a trine of objectives: maximisation of shareholder value, maintaining a talent-led, process-driven ecosystem for team performance, and customer acquisition and customer satisfaction in contracted research and custom synthesis through knowledge-intensive business ... More
Reference No: HRM0258Pages: 25Published on: 22, March, 2023
Abstract: The Everest Premiere League (EPL) is a leading franchise-based Twenty20 (T20) cricket league in Nepal. Despite challenges from the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), local competitors and sponsors, the EPL has established itself as a cult figure in the Himalayan region by successfully mitigating these challenges. The case focuses on ... More
Reference No: BP0259Pages: 10Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: In 1989, Torrent Group acquired Mahendra Electricals Ltd., a sick company. This case describes the circumstances leading to the acquisition, the motivation of Torrent Group, the technology, competition and customers of the acquired company, the performance of the company, and the strategic options developed by the new management. The new team ... More
Reference No: MAR0522Pages: 31Published on: 2, August, 2022
Abstract: The case highlights the journey of a digital gold loan start-up which offers low interest rates, doorstep service, speedy documentation, locker and quick gold withdrawal features to customers looking for a gold loan. This enables the customers to eliminate the fear of social stigma associated with gold loans and complete ... More
Reference No: OB0055Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: Life story of an entrepreneur, with emphasis on the process of establishing the enterprise and its management. Illustrates several behavioural dimensions of entrepreneurs. ... More
Reference No: BP0247Pages: 37Published on: 1, August, 1997
Abstract: Great Eastern Shipping Company (GESCO) was the second largest Indian shipping company, operating 48 ships. During 1994-95, GESCO had a turnover of Rs. 824.67 crore. The company had more than tripled its turnover over the previous five years. With the changing economic environment and increasing competition, the company was considering strategies for ... More
Reference No: CMA0764Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1997
Abstract: The case describes how the chief executive of one of the zones of a nationalized commercial bank and that of Grameen Bank developed individual styles for managing rural banking and its viability. The case also discusses some of the management practices and inputs that can be utilized for these in ... More
