Reference No: MAR0558(A)Pages: 18Published on: 30, September, 2025
Abstract: In 2021, Prabh Das, managing director and chief executive officer of HPCL–Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL), post a discussion with the Board, decided to foray into the market with polyethylene and newer grades of polyethylene. Was the decision of HMEL right, wondered Das. His concern stemmed from the fact that the ... More
Reference No: MAR0325(A)Pages: 21Published on: 27, September, 1999
Abstract: RPG Enterprises, one of the top five business houses of India, decided in 1996 to enter organized food retailing by opening a chain of supermarket grocery stores under the name "FoodWorld" in Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad, the three major cities in south India. This case describes the background and rationale of ... More
Reference No: CDT0003Pages: 17Published on: 10, October, 2025
Abstract: Open Network Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a Government of India initiative aimed at democratising e-commerce in India by encouraging fair competition and eliminating platform monopolies. It leverages open protocol to allow businesses of all sizes and industries to join its network, consistently adding new categories and participants since its launch. ... More
Reference No: F&A0580Pages: 12Published on: 7, February, 2025
Abstract: Azooka, a biotech company, had achieved a fair degree of success by relying solelyon seed funding and grants. But as the company contemplated its future growth trajectory, it had to review its financing options.
The case outlines three strategies that Azooka could adopt over the next 3-5 years. First, it ... More
Reference No: COMM0024Pages: 15Published on: 30, December, 2019
Abstract: The case deals with Axel Motor’s expansion into India and the clash between expectations and communication styles of the Indian subsidiary and Headquarters. While the subsidiary wants to follow a responsive, market-driven approach to product design and marketing strategy, the top management is driven by the strong belief that ... More
Reference No: MAR0508Pages: 19Published on: 17, October, 2019
Abstract: Shriram Transport Finance Company Ltd. (STFCL), flagship company of Shriram group, India’s largest player in commercial vehicle finance is trying to transition to Fintech based model from Relationship based model in order to provide end consumers with speed, convenience, choice and savings as digital transactions had reached an all-time ... More
Reference No: BP0273Pages: 10Published on: 23, July, 2002
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by Mr. Prakash Rastogi, who was appointed as the managing director of Clariant (India) Limited, the Indian arm of Clariant International Limited, a newly spun off unit of Sandoz International Limited. Sandoz announced the world wide demerger of its chemicals business and spun it ... More
Reference No: BP0420Pages: 21Published on: 8, January, 2018
Abstract: Rajan Overseas was founded by Rajan Makhija in the year 2014. It was into export of handloom products like rugs, throws, etc. Makhija wanted the company to grow from INR 7.6 crores to 100 crores in the next five years. However, the plan hit a roadblock as one of the largest customer of ... More
Reference No: BP0363(B)Pages: 24Published on: 12, June, 2015
Abstract: IFCI Limited-a non-banking financial corporation in India was struggling with issues of negative Capital Adequacy Ratio and high non-performing assets till 2007. The company had not done any business for a decade until 2007. July, 2007 was the time when Atul Rai joined the company as the CEO. This case revolves around the ... More
Reference No: BP0321Pages: 28Published on: 2, January, 2008
Abstract: The case provides an opportunity to evaluate the business strategy adopted by India's largest low cost airline. The focus of the discussion should be to review the strategy so far and identity immediate priorities of Air Deccan in the next two years. The case provides the background information on the ... More
Reference No: BP0313(A)Pages: 4Published on: 22, May, 2006
Abstract: ITC Limited was the first large Indian transnational firm to undertake significant diversification and restructuring as part of its corporate strategy. The diversification strategy was designed by visionary leaders and professional managers from within. The strategy required to be supported by generating profits from low margin high volume traditional businesses ... More
Reference No: MAR0487Pages: 18Published on: 3, January, 2017
Abstract: In March 2010, Mr. Chandra Shekhara Reddy, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, was reviewing the launch plan for the first brand of cooking oil, Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil, of GEF. GEF was set up by a professional turned entrepreneur, in Andhra Pradesh in 2009. The case provides a brief profile of the ... More
Reference No: MAR0353Pages: 24Published on: 25, February, 2004
Abstract: Planet Health case is based on a company (Sagar Group of Industries), planning to enter the retail business of pharmacy and health care products. Based on the feasibility study of proposed retail business concept, company has to chalk out the entry strategy plans. ... More
Reference No: ECO0243Pages: 8Published on: 1, January, 1977
Abstract: This case presents the problems in business policy of a small scale manufacturer of the hubs for bicycles. The problems faced in export marketing by this unit are treated in the framework of the total market for the product. Special focus is put on the linkages between allocating the output ... 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
