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  1. Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited (C)

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj; Chaudhuri, Shekhar; Dixit, M R; Rao, Sreenivas S; Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: BP0265 Pages: 8 Published on: 8, January, 2001

    Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the management of Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited (TGBL), a company that was set up to manufacture Penecillin G, an antibiotic, in mitigating unexpected developments in the policy and competitive environment. The economics of the penicillin project changed drastically when the government liberalized the ... More

  2. Mechanical Aids Private Limited

    Authors: Mampilly, Paul;

    Reference No: F&A0277 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, January, 1975

    Abstract: The case focuses on financial planning in the smallscale industry. Assessment of requirements of funds for providing facilities and for working, and the need for phasing out commitments inconsistent with economics and financial feasibility are discussed. The major bias is, however, on assessment of working capital and preparation of ... More

  3. Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited (A)

    Authors: Chandra, Pankaj; Chaudhuri, Shekhar; Dixit, M R; Rao, Sreenivas S; Rao, V Venkata;

    Reference No: BP0263 Pages: 9 Published on: 8, January, 2001

    Abstract: This case deals with the issues in mitigating an unexpected development. The Torrent group decided to integrate backwards by venturing into the production of penicillin. The decision was motivated by the huge demand-supply gap and a favourable public policy. The technology was to be supplied by a company in Czeckoslovakia. ... More

  4. Navrang Iron and Steel Works Limited **

    Authors: Subramaniam, S;

    Reference No: QM0009 Pages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1966

    Abstract: Deals with the choice between two alternative processes of steel production. The economics of the two processes are examined. ... More

  5. KBK Manufacturing Company

    Authors: Mehta, S C;

    Reference No: MAR0088 Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1970

    Abstract: A small machine shop is facing the problem of developing a source of supply for castings needed for cylinder liners for an automobile company. Important factors to be considered are price, quality and regularity of supply. There are three possible sources, but their past records on the three factors are ... More

  6. Phatra Thanakit Public Company Limited

    Authors: V Raghunathan; Varma, Jayanth R;

    Reference No: F&A0452 Pages: 10 Published on: 26, April, 2000

    Abstract: Set in the backdrop of the 1997 economic crisis, the case deals with the problem faced by a leading finance company of Thailand, Phatra Thanakit. The company finds its very existence threatened under the onslaught of the crisis, and faces a number of agonizing choices. Should it become an integrated bank? ... More

  7. Sharma Founders and Engineers **

    Authors: Shah, B G; Roy, S;

    Reference No: F&A0232 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1973

    Abstract: Mr. Krishnan, a technician entrepreneur, started Sharma Founders and Engineers to manufacture iron cylpebs on a job order basis. When the manufacture of cylpebs proved uneconomical, he took to production of ferrous ground castings by cupola and pitfurnace processes. The case describes how the unit is faced with a ... More

  8. Punjab Machinery Company (D)

    Authors: Hegde, B K;

    Reference No: PROD0006(D) Pages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1966

    Abstract: This is an exercise in establishing economic batch quantities for manufacture. In the light of the concepts covered in a background note, "A Case against the Economic Batch Quantity" (The Manager, January 1964, Management Publications Limited, London), throughout time, setup time, etc are to be used. ... More

  9. Jharkhand Machinery Limited **

    Authors: Shah, B G; Varshneya, K L;

    Reference No: F&A0170 Pages: 18 Published on: 1, January, 1970

    Abstract: JML was an integrated heavy machinery manufacturing plant which was set up in collaboration with world-renowned firms for the manufacture of machinery and equipment required for steel, mining, sugar, cement, paper and pulp. The project incurred a heavy overrun of costs due to excessive investment in infrastructural facilities like ... More

  10. Indian Railways: An End-to-End Logistics Provider

    Authors: Kumar, Ranjith J; Prabakar, Yuthish R; Kumar, Arun; Krishna, Rahul A; Narayanaswami, Sundaravalli;

    Reference No: PSG0136 Pages: 11 Published on: 2, August, 2021

    Abstract: Indian Railways runs around 10,000 trains daily and carries approximately 1,500 million tonnes of freight annually. It houses about 800 electric locomotives with 12,000 horsepower, the largest globally. The emphasis on freight transport is set to only increase in the coming years with the establishment of a dedicated freight corridor. In such a scenario, ... More

  11. Some Aspects of Food Processing Industries

    Authors: Namboodiri, N V; Desai, Bhupat M;

    Reference No: CMA0702TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1991

    Abstract: This note discusses the nature and role of food processing industries in economic development. How food processing industries induce rural lead industrialization and satisfy domestic and export demand for their products are brought out. The relative importance of food processing industries in all manufacturing industries is studied. Performance of food ... More

  12. Kamdhenu Dairy (B) *

    Authors: Subramaniam, S;

    Reference No: QM0008(B) Pages: 17 Published on: 1, January, 1966

    Abstract: Attempts to highlight the role of pricing for profit and growth. The social and economic objectives of pricing are analyzed. ... More

  13. Chemical Fertilizer Industry and Its Environment

    Authors: Dixit, M R;

    Reference No: BP0196TEC Pages: 16 Published on: 1, January, 1987

    Abstract: This note describes the structure of the chemical fertilizers industry in India, and the economic and regulatory environment in which it operates. Adequate nformation has been given regarding the nature of the product, performance of major manufacturers, determinants of demand for fertilizers, performance of the industry as a whole, and ... More

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