Reference No: STR0449Pages: 19Published on: 26, November, 2020
Abstract: This case describes the international acquisition of a South African firm Beruc by an Indian Family owned firm Tega Industries Ltd., a prominent player in the business of selling solutions to the consumers on liners, screening equipment and conveyors, apart from wear and flow equipment. Ten years after the acquisition ... More
Reference No: STR0483Pages: 20Published on: 30, September, 2025
Abstract: This case provides a lesson for corporate boards on evaluating risks generally in dispute management, and specifically in public–private partnerships where the government party typically enjoys higher bargaining power. Contemporary corporate governance necessitates nuanced planning for resolving disputes, as the decisions of corporate boards can impact the course and ... 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
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: 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: STR0474Pages: 19Published on: 13, June, 2023
Abstract: This case explores the transition of 3i Infotech Limited becoming a digital ecosystem orchestrator in the international market from a software services provider based out of India.
As a new CEO took over the company in 2021, the company has been forced to offload its products division while the services/ transactions ... More
Reference No: STR0481Pages: 37Published on: 26, November, 2024
Abstract: In January 2017, N. Chandrasekaran was appointed the Chairman of Tata Sons (hereafter Tata), and soon after taking charge he decided to resolve the long-pending dispute with Docomo. Tata had agreed to pay more than US$1 billion to Docomo to honour an international arbitral award. After going through the long legal ... More
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: STR0468Pages: 23Published on: 11, November, 2022
Abstract: What started as a FMCG distributor in 1967 in Kenya as Export Finance Company, is now a dynamic global conglomerate across 48 countries and 5 continents — Export Trading Group. ETG was taken over by the then CFO Mahesh Patel after exit of the founding stakeholders. It was then when the company shifted its ... More
Reference No: BP0444Pages: 15Published on: 30, September, 2020
Abstract: The case describes the entrepreneurial trajectory of Madan Mohanka and his family business, Tega India Limited. The company was at an inflection point, when product demand in India for industrial rubber products for material handling in mining and mineral processing stagnated and competition intensified. The Swedish collaborators of Tega were ... More
Reference No: CMA0822Pages: 15Published on: 31, May, 2021
Abstract: Kapila Krishi Udyog Limited, a Kanpur-based cattle feed manufacturer, was the market leader in the organised cattle feed market in North India. The organised cattle feed market was estimated at around 17–18% of India’s cattle feed market. The product was commodity type and had demand mainly in rural and semiurban ... 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: BP0446Pages: 11Published on: 14, December, 2020
Abstract: This case introduces the genre of “wicked problems” in strategy. InspirOn Engineering is a third-generation textile machinery family business. The patriarch, in his 72nd year, has announced his retirement without a succession plan. Chinese acquisitions in Germany have transformed the competitive landscape into two business divisions. The leadership has to ... 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
