Reference No: P&IR0206Pages: 41Published on: 10, September, 2008
Abstract: Apollo Tyres Limited was started in 1974 by an entrepreneur, Ranauq Singh, plagued with poor quality and labour problems at its mother plant in Kerala, the business did not take off well. His son, Onkar Kanwar introduced radical changes in 1980s to the company around. By 2006, Apollo Tyres had transformed into ... More
Reference No: IMG0007Pages: 20Published on: 13, March, 1995
Abstract: This case documents the forces driving the international strategy of Hindustan Lever Limited. It is intended to raise issues of sustainable competitive advantage, as well as issues of managing a portfolio of international and domestic businesses. ... 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: CMA0038(A)Pages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The manager of the Agricultural Chemical Section of the International Division of the consolidated Food Manufacturing Inc. of the U.S.A. was considering the proposal of setting up a fertilizer plant in India. The case deals with the financial implications and prospects of profits. The teaching strategy is on ... 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: BP0424Pages: 22Published on: 29, March, 2019
Abstract: The year 2013-14 was very significant for Raychem RPG Ltd (RRL) - a joint venture between RPG group, India and TE Connectivity, USA. The sales were looking up and order book was promising. Newly restructured units were working well, and business in new segments was picking up. There were several ... More
Reference No: STR0491Pages: 9Published on: 27, March, 2025
Abstract: In 2016, Mankastu, an Indian company, entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hong Kong–based AirVisual. The MoU would allow Mankastu to distribute AirVisual’s air quality monitors and purifiers in India. However, when the Swiss company, IQAir, took control of AirVisual, it decided to not honour the existing ... More
Reference No: IMG0011Pages: 15 Published on: 27, October, 1995
Abstract: This case is designed to illustrate two issues: strategic alliances, and organizing for global business. It describes the experiences of an executive changed with leading a large US company into India. The focus is on the process of searching for a partners, developing strategic plan and finally, the intend ?sale' ... More
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: BP0323(A)Pages: 27Published on: 19, August, 2008
Abstract: Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA of Norway was a traditional ship owning company that had diversified into the ?Maritime Services' sector. In addition to cargo transportation, its two main ?service' business areas were Ship Management (Barber International) and Port Agency (Barwil), established in 1975. Both companies had become big brand names in their ... More
Reference No: MAR0535Pages: 21Published on: 13, April, 2023
Abstract: In 2007, Ranjit Singh and Ravi Shankar Bose founded Fugumobile, a digital marketing firm, in Shanghai, China’s financial hub. Fugumobile served a wide range of clients, including multinational companies (MNCs) and domestic Chinese businesses, by providing various digital marketing services such as e-commerce, customer relationship management (CRM), digital transformation, digital ... More
Reference No: BP0319(C)Pages: 29Published on: 1, December, 2010
Abstract: The case describes the turnaround of Thermax Limited and risk management after growth stall and an organisational crisis requiring evaluation and restructuring of the business portfolio. The conflicts between sustainable growth and shareholder value are addressed through selective internationalisation, new collaborations for innovations in disruptive technologies and strategic management of ... More
Reference No: BP0420Pages: 21Published on: 8, January, 2018
Abstract: Rajan Overseas was founded by Rajan Makhija in the year 2014. It was into export of handloom products like rugs, throws, etc. Makhija wanted the company to grow from INR 7.6 crores to 100 crores in the next five years. However, the plan hit a roadblock as one of the largest customer of ... More
