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: 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: BP0292Pages: 13Published on: 24, April, 2003
Abstract: The area director of ASEAN, DHL Worldwide Express, who also looked after DHL International Private Limited (Singapore) (DHLS), was reflecting on the business pitch in the context of the uncertainty posed by the developing IT sector. While it brought with it new and efficient ways with which to manage logistics, ... More
Reference No: MAR0477(A)Pages: 8Published on: 23, February, 2016
Abstract: Fruitzone India Limited is the Indian subsidiary of the multinational company Gypsy Inc., the global leader in the beverages industry. The company was contemplating launching a new flavour of fruit juice and decided to conduct a feasibility study. It hired an external market research agency, India Monitor International (IM)) to ... More
Reference No: CMA0656(A)TEC Pages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: The note provides a brief discussion of the concept of agri-business as it evolved at Harvard Business School. The social implications of the concept for the poor are illustrated with the example of vertically integrated dairy cooperatives. The issues are raised with specific reference to value addition and its distribution ... 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: 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: 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: 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: CIPR0014(B)Pages: 22Published on: 11, July, 2013
Abstract: This case discusses the risks of doing business in emerging markets with changing political landscapes, as witnessed by GMR Male International Airport Private Limited (GMIAL) in Maldives. In June 2010, after a competitive bidding overseen by a World Bank arm, GMIAL won the contract to operate and expand the Male airport ... 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: CMA0555(C)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This case deals with the storage operation of milled rice in the monopsony procurement, processing, and distribution situation of the Paddy Marketing Board in Sri Lanka. The chairman has to decide whether he should go in for modern storage systems of silos or make do with the existing storage with ... More
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: CMA0555(D)Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Considers procurement, storage-transport, milling-storage and distribution in an integrated manner. The chairman is faced with the problem of deciding whether he should set up a modern storage and processing complex as against the existing disintegrated system. ... More
