Reference No: OB0246(D)Pages: 2Published on: 29, March, 2023
Abstract: Case (D) describes the verdict of the Supreme Court that upheld the decision of the board of Tata Sons to remove Mistry as the Chairman of the board. The 282-page-judgment set aside the 2019 judgment of the NCLAT that had restored Mistry as the Executive Chairman of Tata Sons and Director ... More
Reference No: OB0246(C)Pages: 3Published on: 29, March, 2023
Abstract: Case (C) untangles the series of events where the petition filed by Mistry is heard by NCLAT. In December 2019, NCLAT reversed the earlier order completely. It restored Mistry as the Executive Chairman of Tata Sons and Director in the Tata Group terming his dismissal illegal. ... More
Reference No: OB0246(B)Pages: 4Published on: 29, March, 2023
Abstract: Case (B) focuses on the aftermath of petition filing by Mistry in NCLT. In July 2018, the final order was passed. It rejected Mistry’s claims, and RNT was in the clear. Mistry challenged the verdict in the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). ... More
Reference No: OB0246(A)Pages: 23Published on: 29, March, 2023
Abstract: This case highlights the loopholes in succession planning and issues of corporate governance at the multinational conglomerate Tata Group headquartered in Mumbai, India. This is a three-part case which highlights the dramatic removal of Cyrus Mistry from the chairmanship of Tata Group. The case is based on excerpts from the ... More
Reference No: BP0317Pages: 7Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case describes the situation faced by an Executive Sales Officer in justifying the investment in the dealership faced with low sales and mounting competition for improving the performance of the dealership. The case describes the infrastructure available at the outlet, the market in and around the dealership, competitor performance, ... More
Reference No: MAR0415Pages: 27Published on: 10, June, 2010
Abstract: The case describes how Radio Mirchi dealt with competition in the Bangalore FM radio market. Radio Mirchi's market share in Bangalore started declining within a few months of its successful launch, following the entry of new competitors in the market. The case discusses strategies adopted by the company to regain ... More
Reference No: BP0398Pages: 8Published on: 10, August, 2016
Abstract: In June 2013 the bus ticketing website redbus.in was acquired by the Ibibo Group, a subsidiary of South Africa based internet and media firm Naspers Ltd, for USD 135 million. Soon after signing the deal, Phanindra Sama - CEO and co-founder of redBus, went for a holiday to London along with ... More
Reference No: HRM0248(B)Pages: 27Published on: 10, February, 2022
Abstract: Dr. Nalin Shinghal was selected for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Central Electronics Limited (CEL) in the year 2013. He was contended of having led the turnaround of CEL. CEL was a loss-making Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) with many problems of discipline, operational inefficiencies, aggressive unions, skill ... More
Reference No: HRM0248(A)Pages: 17Published on: 10, February, 2022
Abstract: In the year 2013, Dr. Nalin Shinghal was selected for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Central Electronics Limited (CEL). Before accepting the offer he felt the need for detailed discussion and understanding with his family before accepting the offer. CEL was a loss-making Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) ... 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: ADCLOD0002Pages: 21Published on: 7, November, 2022
Abstract: Mysore Saree Udyog is an iconic, family-run retail store in Bangalore for sarees, fabric and other Indian traditional wear. The success of the store rests on the family’s merchandising skills and the delivery of a personalised in-store experience, both of which are difficult to replicate. The next generation of ... 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: BP0098Pages: 3Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Describes: a) company history, b) its owner chairman and his style of management, and c) the opportunities and threats posed by a set of impending changes in leadership, appointment of a new deputy general manager, expansion, diversification, and professionalization. This case is a supplement to "Ajit Verma: The MBA' (F& ... More
Reference No: STR0493Pages: 11Published on: 2, December, 2025
Abstract: Dhruva Advisors, a tax and regulatory firm, was founded in 2014 by Dinesh Kanabar and four partners. From its inception, the firm focused on high-end client work supported by a strong internal culture. Practices such as refraining from active client solicitation, maintaining a non-hierarchical setup, ensuring transparency and empowering associates helped ... 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
