Reference No: ECO0155Pages: 36 Published on: 1, January, 1968
Abstract: Deals with a pricing problem in the public sector. The pricing of natural gas, which was obtained as a by product in some of the oilfields of the Oil and Natural Gas Commission, became a controversial issue because of the monopolistic position of the Commission. An arbitrator was appointed by ... More
Reference No: O&DS0001Pages: 8Published on: 3, August, 2023
Abstract: The Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI) is a Miniratna company of the Government of India (GoI), under the Ministry of Textiles. CCI has been serving in the field of marketing of Indian cotton for the past five decades. As an independent entity under GoI, CCI undertakes Minimum Support Price ... More
Reference No: ECO0316TECPages: 19 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The note provides a systematic discussion on the following aspects of product pricing: (a) price determinants, (b) optimum pricing under various objectives, varying competition, varying government interventions, discriminatory pricing, and pricing under multi-plant and multi-product situations, (c) pricing practices, and (d) synthesis between optimum pricing and pricing practices. The various ... More
Reference No: MAR0138TECPages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: This note deals with the problem of price setting. After defining price and discussing the nature of pricing objectives, pricing decisions are discussed under three headings-- need based pricing, cost based pricing and market based pricing. In each case, various pricing options are discussed and evaluated. Practical approaches and procedures ... More
Reference No: CMA0164Pages: 14Published on: 4, March, 1968
Abstract: Deals with "pricing" of hybrid seed under the conditions of imperfect competition. The hybrid maize seeds are grown on private fields under the supervision of the government which wants to promote high-yielding varieties. The government wants to fix the price of hybrid maize so that it is not too high ... More
Reference No: ECO0065(A)Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1966
Abstract: Concerns the problem of assessing the impact of certain governmental policies on the cost structure and pricing policy of a cable company. As a result of the devalua?tion of the rupee and the policy of import liberaliza?tion, it was expected that industries would be able to utilize their ... More
Reference No: CMA0810Pages: 30Published on: 1, January, 2004
Abstract: With the competition growing in the seed industry, especially in niche market segments, the sales revenue of MAHYCO was falling over the past couple of years. Supply chain management was viewed as an important source of competitive advantage. Availability, quality and competitive pricing were key customer expectations. To achieve this, ... More
Reference No: PSG0107Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 2009
Abstract: The top management of MPSEZ met to decide on the final price band of its public issue, which was the first of its kind in India. While the lead underwriter had suggested a price band of Rs. 400-440, the company officials were not very sure about the same. It was ... More
Reference No: MAR0427Pages: 18Published on: 1, January, 2012
Abstract: Tihar Jail (TJ), one of the largest prisons in the world. However, TJ functions as a reformation and rehabilitation centre which aims at transforming the convicts into better human beings and employable citizens. As a part of this effort, it operates a factory and a baking school in its premises. ... More
Reference No: BP0193Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1985
Abstract: Deals with the problems of a department set up to reproduce teaching materials for an educational organization. It focuses on the issues of managing the operations, purchasing new equipment and modernization, and pricing. The case is useful for highlighting the need for a problem solving orientation, and evolving controls for ... More
Reference No: F&A0470EXPages: 27Published on: 19, August, 2004
Abstract: The case is written in the context of its IPO (Initial Public Offering). The case describes the contractual arrangement put in place by Petronet and its business environment. Petronet has been created by the Government of India as a joint venture/private sector entity to facilitate LNG imports in India. ... More
