Reference No: MAR0412Pages: 5Published on: 8, January, 2010
Abstract: During Diwali 2009 TrustMe Bank announced a sales promotion offer on purchase of gold bar from the bank using the banks credit card. The purchase could be made through interest free EMI and would accrue double reward points. The communication about this offer was displayed outside the TrusMe bank branches and ... More
Reference No: MAR0410Pages: 27Published on: 14, October, 2009
Abstract: 99acres.com was started in September 2005 as the first real estate portal in India. This internet portal was dedicated to meet a consumer's information needs in the real estate industry. It was a forum where buyers, sellers, and brokers could exchange information, quickly, effectively, and inexpensively. Though 99acres operated in ... More
Reference No: MAR0411(A)Pages: 10Published on: 14, December, 2009
Abstract: The case charts out the journey of an online news portal from the state of Bihar. The organization has grown largely based on the pro bono support of people from many sectors and facets of life. The portal has so far been managed by the husband-wife team. On completion of ... More
Reference No: MAR0409Pages: 18Published on: 7, August, 2009
Abstract: Promoted by the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA), Rudi Multi Trading Company Limited was established in 2004 with the twin objectives of facilitating a linkage between poor rural farmers and rural consumers, and promoting internal generation of funds in villages. The company worked to unite two parties, small and medium farmers ... More
Reference No: MAR0405Pages: 16Published on: 2, April, 2009
Abstract: GuruKool, a unique training initiative for frontline sales personnel in retail businesses of the Future Group, was spearheaded by Sanjay Jog, Chief People Officer, Future Group, in April 2006. Implementing the programme, however, was more difficult than he had expected, and its results also were not as brilliant. Sanjay was thus ... More
Reference No: MAR0400Pages: 27Published on: 8, August, 2008
Abstract: Radio Mirchi is the flagship brand of Entertainment Network India Limited (ENIL). ENIL is the largest private FM radio broadcaster in India. ENIL was able to gain a stronghold in the market due to its strengths of innovativeness and creative content, large operating network, reach among listeners, high quality studio ... More
Reference No: MAR0396Pages: 49Published on: 13, May, 2008
Abstract: Dainik Bhaskar group is one of the largest newspaper groups of the country. The case describes their strategy and its implementation for entering Gujarat with a Gujarati newspaper. The context of a duopolistic and largely saturated market had foiled attempts of several other newspapers. The case describes in detail the ... More
Reference No: MAR0388Pages: 32Published on: 20, August, 2007
Abstract: This case is about the evolution of a parent brand and its subsequent extension into different product categories. Dettol as a brand has received immense trust and loyalty from consumers. Since the 1930s when Dettol was introduced in India, it has steadily created a deep entrenched position in the mind ... More
Reference No: MAR0385(B)Pages: 13Published on: 17, August, 2007
Abstract: CavinKare was planning to introduce soaps and detergents product in the market. Owing to the ongoing price war in the detergent segment between Hindustan Lever Limited and P&G, the company's managing director and chief executive officer were weighing the risks and benefits of entering the soaps and detergents market. ... More
Reference No: MAR0385(A)Pages: 22Published on: 17, August, 2007
Abstract: CavinKare Private Limited has emerged as an important player in the Indian fast moving consumer goods market. It has not only survived cut-throat competition from formidable multinational companies, but also has recorded sustained high growth over the years. Its business model has included converting important consumer insights into superior products, ... More
Reference No: MAR0383Pages: 14Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: Abstract The case describes locations, facilities, infrastructure, market, manpower, customer profile, competition and performance of one training and experimentation outlet. It also describes different types of experiments (operations, service, and customer related) conducted at the outlet. Outlet in-charge / sales officer is faced with the issues of deciding what research/ experiments ... More
Reference No: MAR0384Pages: 20Published on: 24, January, 2007
Abstract: As the heat increases during summer, the demand for room air conditioners (RAC) spirals and so does the advertising for them. Post liberalization, with the entry of MNCs, there is a huge competition in the RAC industry of India. Keeping in view the growing popularity of air-conditioners, major consumer durable ... More
Reference No: MAR0381Pages: 10Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case describes the situation faced by a Sales Officer who had recently taken charge of his area in a Mini Metro. He was trying to understand the dealership in his area from the point of view of their operations, performances, competition, and opportunities for improvement.
The case describes one ... More
Reference No: MAR0380Pages: 34Published on: 26, June, 2006
Abstract: Hidesign® is perhaps the only brand from India in the fashion leather accessory category to adorn the shelves of prestigious departmental stores in some of the big cities of the world. The reputation of the brand in some sense is more in proportion to the sales that the brand had ... More
