Search results for 'Entrepreneurship'

Authors: Mendonca, Valerie; Karna, Amit; Mukherjee, Saral ;

Reference No: CIIE0025(A) Pages: 14 Published on: 3, December, 2021

Abstract: This case describes the entrepreneurial journey of two college friends — Anchal Taatya and Abhiram Nukalapati. While studying at IIM Ahmedabad, they saw an opportunity for aggregating credit card discounts and launched a pilot in February 2019 under the name Circles. Circles helped discount seekers and credit cardholders to connect and make ... More

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Authors: Jacob, Joshy; Varma, Jayanth R; Mendonca, Valerie;

Reference No: F&A0575 Pages: 23 Published on: 23, February, 2024

Abstract: In October 2020, Chara Technologies Pvt Ltd approached IIMA Ventures, a leading start-up incubator in India, for seed funding of INR 50–60 million. Bhaktha Keshavachar and Ravi Prasad had founded Chara Technologies with the aim of producing a new electric motor that would be free of permanent magnets and would be built ... More

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Authors: Thomas, Nobin; Mehrotra, Sonia; Vohra, Neharika; Vatavwala, Sanket;

Reference No: CIIE0024 Pages: 16 Published on: 11, May, 2022

Abstract: Three college friends came together to start 'Santa Express'—an on-demand delivery service serving customers for pickup and delivery of handy and non-perishable goods in Kochi, Kerala. The idea was based partly on market research and raw intuition. While they were initially able to grab public attention with their social ... More

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Authors: Singla, Chitra; Mendonca, Valerie; Ghosh, Atanu; Karna, Amit;

Reference No: CIIE0036 Pages: 19 Published on: 24, March, 2026

Abstract: Suta, a handcrafted saree brand co-founded by sisters Sujata Biswas and Taniya Biswas in 2016, quickly became a recognised name in India’s slow-fashion movement. Known for its flagship “Made in Heaven Mul” sarees and founder-led storytelling, Suta built a digitally native, community-driven brand with more than 600,000 social media followers and ... More

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Authors: Jain, Abhinandan; Sureka, KK;

Reference No: MAR0510 Pages: 24 Published on: 7, November, 2019

Abstract: Agrawal’s 420, a cottage industry started in 1962 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, setup several companies by 2016. Papad business revenues were at INR 70 crores plus. The reasons for setting up the company, its guiding values, facing intensive competitive rivalry, journey of growth, manual manufacturing process, mechanising the process, product portfolio and development, ... More

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Authors: Karna, Amit; Jain, Anchal; Narayanan, Anaka; Haldipur, Amrita ;

Reference No: CIIE0029 Pages: 17 Published on: 5, December, 2024

Abstract: This case describes the journey of Arjun Sagar Gupta, a restaurateur and music lover who brought the worlds of jazz music and dining together. In 2015, Gupta started The Piano Man, Delhi’s first dedicated jazz club. Delhi was already home to a variety of bars and restaurants, but options for ... More

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Authors: Sriram, M.S.; Sarin, Ankur;

Reference No: PSG0111 Pages: 21 Published on: 20, August, 2012

Abstract: The case explores the growth of Dastkar Andhra Marketing Association (DAMA) and its relationship with its sister organizations, as it works to articulate an alternate model of production, distribution and retailing. The case attempts to highlight issues around appropriate interventions in a traditional sector providing livelihood to millions, but confronting ... More

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Authors: Jaiswal, Anand Kumar; Ghose, Atanu; Palan, Harit;

Reference No: MAR0409 Pages: 18 Published 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

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Authors: Sinha, Piyush Kumar; Abhishek;

Reference No: MAR0411(A) Pages: 10 Published 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

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Authors: Vohra, Neharika; Mendonca, Valerie; Sharma, Supriya;

Reference No: CIIE0016 Pages: 3 Published on: 31, January, 2020

Abstract: This short case illustrates the issues in managing people in start-ups, especially while building and growing teams. Rohan, the protagonist, is a young, passionate entrepreneur whose start-up has a proven concept and is pushing towards growth. Rohan, along with his co-founders, Shantul and Niraj, is trying to set rules and ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Parvinder; Gupta; Nirmal;

Reference No: OB0205(B) Pages: 11 Published on: 10, December, 2014

Abstract: This case builds on Regency Hospital Limited (A), which describes the struggles that the founder Dr. Atul Kapoor went through in setting up the hospital and the challenges he and his team faced. Regency Hospital Limited, a multi-specialty hospital in Kanpur, India, was founded in 1995. Case (B) examines the development ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Parvinder;

Reference No: OB0205(A) Pages: 22 Published on: 1, May, 2009

Abstract: Regency Hospital Limited, a multi-specialty hospital in Kanpur, India was founded by Dr. Atul Kapoor in 1995. The hospital had grown over the years. However, there were a number of issues that were yet to be dealt with. The case describes the struggles that the founder went through in setting up ... More

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Authors: Maheshwari, Bhawana; Singh, Manjari;

Reference No: CIIE0022 Pages: 13 Published on: 14, December, 2020

Abstract: In 2014, Vishal Singhi, a young entrepreneur, established Enrich Development Private Limited (EDPL). EDPL is a small skill Development consulting firm based out of Jaipur, India. EDPL provided consultancy services to third-party agencies to acquire, implement and evaluate the Skill Development projects sponsored by the Government of India. EDPL's founder realized ... More

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Authors: Sud, Mukesh; Chainani, Sunil;

Reference No: STR0463 Pages: 18 Published on: 17, November, 2021

Abstract: Procam International, set up by brothers Anil and Vivek Singh, has been working in the field of sports management in India for over two decades. Procam was the first organiser of large-scale long-distance running events in India, including the 2004 Mumbai Marathon. It conducts the following major events across four cities: • ... More

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