Reference No: IS0148Pages: 23Published on: 21, March, 2025
Abstract: The case describes the challenges faced by two young entrepreneurs, Nikita Maheshwari and her brother Shikhar Maheshwari, who founded a company known as Tilebazzar. After trying for more than a year or so they were seriously considering closing the startup. Tilebazzar was an Online match-making platform for tile trading, that ... More
Reference No: MAR0062(C)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: This is the third case in the series, giving information collected through the research design and instruments outlined in Case (B). The focus of this case is on discussing alternative approaches for interpreting information for the purpose of aiding recommendations for specific decisions. ... More
Reference No: MAR0490Pages: 15Published on: 13, April, 2017
Abstract: The case describes the beginning and growth of a social enterprise ‘Okhai’, started to help women artisans from rural areas with no income and a poor social background. It helped women by promoting their handicraft and making it popular in the domestic and international market. As the organisation grows, it ... More
Reference No: STR0496Pages: 18Published on: 31, December, 2025
Abstract: Arvind Limited, headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, was a leading textile conglomerate and ranked among the world's largest fabric manufacturers. It manufactured and supplied fabrics to global brands, including Calvin Klein, Gap Inc., Tommy Hilfiger, and the U.S. Polo Association. The sustainability-profitability dilemma was one of the key challenges ... More
Reference No: CIIE0025(B)Pages: 8Published on: 3, December, 2021
Abstract: This case describes the entrepreneurial journey of two college friends — Anchal Taatya and Abhiram Nukalapati. While studying at IIM Ahmedabad, they saw an opportunity for aggregating credit card discounts and launched a pilot in February 2019 under the name Circles. Circles helped discount seekers and credit card holders to connect and ... More
Reference No: MAR0533Pages: 23Published on: 16, August, 2023
Abstract: The Digital Adoption Platform (DAP) software market had just started to gain traction. Whatfix was emerging (and was recognised) as a leader in the DAP space. When the company had entered the market, its products had been industry-agnostic. However, with the acceleration in digital transformation triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, ... More
Reference No: CMA0208Pages: 4Published on: 18, November, 1970
Abstract: This case brings out the importance of functional and channel relationship of Taluka Purchase and Sales Unions in the fertilizer distribution channel, especially in the present context of decontrol of fertilizers. It also tackles the relationship between the functions to be performed and the decisions about he distribution channel. ... More
Reference No: COMM0005Pages: 13Published on: 13, May, 2009
Abstract: Core Emballage Limited (CEL), Gujarat, India, reached a plateau in 2006 in its business of corrugated packaging solutions. Geographical expansion was not feasible. Although making marginal operating profits, CEL was weighed down by heavy depreciation and interest on loans. The idea of diversifying into unrelated nutraceuticals (nutritional healthcare products) cropped up ... More
Reference No: MAR0545Pages: 14Published on: 4, July, 2024
Abstract: The present case describes the positioning and growth dilemma faced by Bhupinder Madan and Abhishek Acharya, founders of Theka Coffee, a coffee start-up in western India. Theka Coffee envisioned affordable and easy availability of “fresh cold brewed 100% Arabica coffee”. After a successful launch, scaling up to 14 cafes and a subsequent ... More
Reference No: MAR0548Pages: 18Published on: 18, December, 2024
Abstract: The Government of India was making various attempts to revive the Sujani weaving craft. Craftspeople faced various challenges such as lack of demand, rising costs of raw material, unremunerative operations and disinterest among the younger generation in continuing with the craft. Only three families bearing the “Sujaniwala” surname practised the ... More
Reference No: MAR0386Pages: 15Published on: 20, August, 2007
Abstract: This case describes various marketing activities undertaken by Emami and gives an overview of fairness cream industry, competitors and their strategies to gain a share in the new growing segment. The brand manager wonders whether the new brand will add some value to the corporate brand Emami, whether positioning aimed ... More
Reference No: MAR0496Pages: 21Published on: 5, October, 2018
Abstract: Bharti Airtel, the Indian global Telecommunications Company, witnessed one of its most challenging phases ever. Being the market leader, Airtel experienced a shift from voice to data with its data revenue proliferating. But the new entrant Jio changed the landscape of the Indian Telecom Industry by offering free services and ... More
Reference No: MAR0532Pages: 16Published on: 13, April, 2023
Abstract: Kamal Patel and Tushar Thumar, co-founders of Khedut Feeds & Foods Private Limited (KFFPL), were contemplating whether to accept the proposal from Royal Exporters Private Limited (REPL) to become one of its contract manufacturers. REPL was a leading peanut exporter in India that shipped premium peanuts to the European Union (EU) ... More
Reference No: CMA0147Pages: 13Published on: 6, November, 1968
Abstract: The study gives the background structural details of a cold storage unit. It deals with the patterns of utilization of the capacity of the cold storage plant and total expenditure incurred for storing the commodities. It raises the problems as to how to increase the volume of business and make ... More
Reference No: CIIE0010Pages: 26Published on: 1, January, 2018
Abstract: The case tells the story of a first generation entrepreneur, Dhirendra Singh, and his struggle for 15 years to establish a mango pulp based beverage marketing company without any external support and funding. The case highlights the travails that Dhirendra goes through in marketing an undifferentiated product such as mango drink ... More
