Reference No: CIIE0032Pages: 19Published on: 11, April, 2025
Abstract: On April 15, 2009, Rajat Goel and Dr Ajay Sharma, the co-founders of Eye-Q hospitals, a super-specialty chain of eye care hospitals in north India, were reviewing their current business model of providing quality eye care at affordable prices in Tier II and Tier III cities. They had thought their business model ... More
Reference No: BP0436Pages: 22Published on: 25, February, 2020
Abstract: At the turn of mid-2000, the news industry saw a tectonic shift in the reading habits of people, driven by developments in digital technology. News industry’s traditional business model of relying on advertisement income was majorly disrupted. This led to a steep decline in revenues from the print business. ... More
Reference No: IS0145Pages: 18Published on: 29, November, 2023
Abstract: Rebel Foods started as a quick service restaurant and eventually morphed into a cloud kitchen provider. The company launched multi-brand cloud kitchens, leveraging the same food preparation space and delivery infrastructure to serve a variety of food missions. Its technology stack included software for inventory management, kitchen management and delivery, ... More
Reference No: BP0408(B)Pages: 21Published on: 20, December, 2017
Abstract: India’s diagnostics business valued at USD 10 billion was growing at 20% annually. Several players with different business models competed. Dr. Lal PathLabs, the world’s largest histopathology centre led with a menu of 3,500 tests, 1,600 collection centres and 7,000 pick-up points. Its Initial Public Offer had been oversubscribed 33.41 times and the team ... More
Reference No: BP0339Pages: 18Published on: 29, April, 2011
Abstract: The case deals with Arihant Retail, a family business firms located at Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. It is a small scale firm, with a turnover of ` 340 million in 2009-10. Mr. Vishal Surana, the young Chief Executive of Arihant, dreams of making this into a ` 3 billion store by 2015. He has ... More
Reference No: PROD0319(B)Pages: 4Published on: 19, December, 2018
Abstract: The transparency and consistency of Zerodha provided them mileage and the business model certainly disrupted the Indian brokerage industry. The zero-commission model was successful in attracting consumers and provided tough competition to other brokers. However, competitive advantage coming solely from low pricing may not always be sustainable in the long ... More
Reference No: MAR0317(A)Pages: 15 Published on: 18, August, 1998
Abstract: A-One Starch Products Limited was established in the late thirties. It was a member of a large business group, and had been manufacturing starch and its derivatives for many diverse industries. It was the acknowledged industry leader for its "technology and product quality". The case describes the corn wet milling ... More
Reference No: STR0465Pages: 27Published on: 31, March, 2022
Abstract: The case describes the journey of Raymond Group, an Indian family business group. The case focuses on the dispute between Vijaypat Singhania and his son, Gautam Singhania, over a “housing agreement”. The case has been prepared using data only from secondary sources. Therefore, it is information rich and narrates both ... More
Reference No: MAR0515Pages: 14Published on: 5, January, 2021
Abstract: Tokri.com, a Pune-based hyperlocal e-grocery player was fighting an uphill battle. Its two main domain rivals, Big Basket and Grofers, with diverse business models, were marginally ahead in the race. Conventional brick-and-mortar players and the unorganised local mom-and-pop stores too were fiercely holding on to customers. Tokri planned a ... More
Reference No: MAR0322(B)Pages: 6Published on: 5, May, 1999
Abstract: Bedi Ferox Limited, the Indian joint venture of Ferox Corporation, operated in the areas of business products and systems, which handled document processing and related business. Plain paper copiers had been the main product of company. Over the years, the company had expanded business into areas such as document-processing workstations, ... More
Reference No: MAR0322(A)Pages: 7Published on: 5, May, 1999
Abstract: Bedi Ferox Limited, the Indian joint venture of Ferox Corporation, operated in the areas of business products and systems, which handled document processing and related business. Plain paper copiers had been the main product of the company. Over the years, the company had expanded its business into such areas as ... More
Reference No: BP0319(B)Pages: 23Published on: 14, February, 2007
Abstract: This case is a sequel to Thermax (A). It describes strategy formulation and implementation associated with decisions over investment and internationalization after the firm raised capital through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). While resolving top management succession issues, the firm finds itself in a business downturn that sharply erodes its ... More
Reference No: OB0019Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: A young businessman grants an interview in which he airs his doubts and some opinions regarding the place of business and business administration in the personal life of an individual. Raises questions of possible divergence of objectives. ... More
Reference No: STR0492Pages: 26Published on: 25, July, 2025
Abstract: This case study focuses on the Zoho Corporation's unique path in the Indian IT sector with the CEO Sridhar Vembu at the helm of affairs from company headquarters in rural Tamil Nadu. The case investigates Zoho's unconventional journey to becoming a major worldwide SaaS provider in India's evolving IT/ITES ... More
Reference No: CIPR0011Pages: 39Published on: 11, August, 2011
Abstract: In February 2011, Mr Ajay Mittal, Chairman and Managing Director of Arshiya International Limited, had to decide a way forward for his rail container business following Ministry of Railways new circular on haulage. This circular, which levied commodity specific haulage in domestic segment, along with other conditions on siding usage had ... More
