Reference No: STR0455(A)Pages: 29Published on: 31, March, 2021
Abstract: The case describes the growth trajectory of Vodafone Gujarat, one of the most successful circles of Vodafone India. Successive leaders of Vodafone Gujarat followed a highly entrepreneurial approach for building a market leadership position in urban and rural markets. The case provides a detailed description of how to execute growth ... 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: MAR0293TECPages: 28 Published on: 1, January, 1987
Abstract: A field exercise to find out prices charged to consumers forms the basis of this note. An attempt was made by student researchers to conceptualize as to what considerations organizations take into account while fixing their prices and pricing strategies. The reasons for a much larger or smaller spread between ... More
Reference No: BP0235(C)Pages: 29Published on: 19, February, 1996
Abstract: This case describes a situation faced by a multiproduct, multidivisional public sector company, ECIL. The company deals with a wide variety of electronic equipment, components and systems. The company is running into losses and needs to be turned around. The case presents an overall picture of the company at the ... More
Reference No: BP0408(A)Pages: 8Published on: 20, December, 2017
Abstract: Diagnostics services in India were growing at 20% annually with billing of USD 3.4 billion. With WTO’s GATS, foreign competition was arising. Dr. Lal PathLabs had formidable brand recognition and Dr. Arvind Lal was wondering whether to accept private equity and induct management professionals to keep pace with competitors through acquisitions ... More
Reference No: CMHS0037Pages: 27Published on: 31, March, 2016
Abstract: Aravind Eye Care System (AECS) had a dream run on the growth path, providing affordable, quality eye care to the patients by building on economies of scale and developing a cross-subsidization model for financial sustainability. As the organization continued on the pursuit of growth, driven by its mission, ‘to eliminate ... More
Reference No: STR0489Pages: 26Published on: 21, April, 2025
Abstract: BluSmart strongly believes that the future of ridehailing is electric and a full stack-vertically integrated business model is necessary for success. Further, legacy taxi companies and ridehailing platforms – which operated with siloed business models would find it increasingly challenging to transition to 100% electric. With this vision for decarbonisation, electrification, and ... More
Reference No: CIIE0037Pages: 28Published on: 23, September, 2025
Abstract: Rajat Goel and Dr Ajay Sharma had set up the Eye-Q chain of eye care hospitals in the year 2007. Despite best efforts, their initial assumptions about scaling a healthcare business proved overly optimistic. The reality of high establishment costs, resistance from doctors and low patient trust in smaller cities forced ... 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
Reference No: MAR0325(A)Pages: 21Published on: 27, September, 1999
Abstract: RPG Enterprises, one of the top five business houses of India, decided in 1996 to enter organized food retailing by opening a chain of supermarket grocery stores under the name "FoodWorld" in Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad, the three major cities in south India. This case describes the background and rationale of ... More
Reference No: BP0044Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Describes the pressures and problems faced by a man with a PhD in Organizational Behaviour from abroad, and consulting experience in India, when he decides to get involved in his family business. Dr C.A. Narayanan takes charge of Kannagi Mills, a unit of the Alagappa Group headed by his ... More
Reference No: CISG0044Pages: 22Published on: 9, October, 1997
Abstract: This case describes how computerization helped in solving the problems and complexities of the manual systems of the Times of India organization. It discusses a major effort by the centralized IT department to develop and implement an application portfolio to support the new strategic thrust. How this supported the advertisement ... More
Reference No: MAR0355Pages: 31Published on: 28, June, 2004
Abstract: The case details out issues on the challenges faced by the organization in a dynamic liberalized economy where auto manufacturers of the world are entering the Indian market. Challenges such as customer focus, process efficiency, and organization structure redesign are described. Four specific (not mutually exclusive) options are set forth ... 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: BP0268(B)Pages: 8Published on: 19, November, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the experience of Kanpur Confectioneries Private Limited (KCPL), a family managed company, in being a contract manufacturer for A-One Confectioneries Private Limited. The alliance had worked to the advantage of KCPL. It had prospered as a profitable contract manufacturer. It had used the surplus to diversify into ... More