Reference No: MAR0312(A)Pages: 9Published on: 5, August, 1998
Abstract: With complete liberalization of imports, blending, and pricing in the lubricants sector, announced by the government of India in the early 1990s, Lubol Petroleum Inc (USA) (LPI) was one of numerous multinational companies, which flocked to India. They entered into a 50-50 partnership with NOC, a leading public sector petroleum ... More
Reference No: CMHS0019Pages: 4Published on: 4, July, 2012
Abstract: The head of the general surgery department at City Municipal Hospital was not happy with the current system of charging all major surgeries uniformly, since each type of surgery consumes different amounts of each surgical resource. He was wondering if it would be possible to get a handle on the ... More
Reference No: PSG0100Pages: 47Published on: 27, December, 2006
Abstract: Axle loading had contributed significantly to the ?turnaround' of
Indian Railways (IR) over the two years 2004-06. As the Minister
of Railways (MR) stated, "A one ton extra loading per wagon implied
additional revenue of Rs 500 crores per annum for the IR."
The axle loading initiative was a significant step ... More
Reference No: MAR0312(B)Pages: 13Published on: 5, August, 1998
Abstract: With complete liberalization of imports, blending, and pricing in the lubricants sector announced by the Government of India in the early 1990s, Lubol Petroleum Inc, (USA) (LPL) was one of numerous multinational companies who flocked to India. LPL entered into a 50-50 partnership with NOC, a leading public sector petroleum ... More
Reference No: MAR0505Pages: 6Published on: 2, May, 2019
Abstract: Sai Coating, a small entrepreneurial firm, was one of the three firms that had received the license from ARCI for marketing the Detonation Spray Coating (DSC). Sai Coating made and sold the detonation gun (D-Gun) to three sectors, namely: Wire Drawing, Textiles and Aero components. The coating enhanced the life ... More
Reference No: MAR0426EXPages: 21Published on: 21, November, 2012
Abstract: With the retail landscape becoming increasingly competitive, retailers tend to differentiate themselves through innovative pricing strategies. One practice that is become increasingly common is that of Price Guarantees. This in-class exercise allows for a dynamic situation wherein retailers change the prices depending on the response from the customers. The exercise ... More
Reference No: F&A0534Pages: 8Published on: 11, July, 2016
Abstract: This case is about the practical and conceptual issues involved in estimating the beta of a company for the purpose of computing the cost of capital using the CAPM (Capital Asset Pricing Model). In many applications of the CAPM in the classroom, the beta is assumed to be known or ... More
Reference No: MAR0533Pages: 23Published on: 16, August, 2023
Abstract: The Digital Adoption Platform (DAP) software market had just started to gain traction. Whatfix was emerging (and was recognised) as a leader in the DAP space. When the company had entered the market, its products had been industry-agnostic. However, with the acceleration in digital transformation triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, ... 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: F&A0519Pages: 9Published on: 31, March, 2015
Abstract: After the global financial crisis of 2008, Allied Irish Banks (AIB) was rescued by the Irish government.During 2013 and 2014, the tiny fraction of shares remaining with the public appeared to be vastly overvalued in the Irish stock market. The American Depository Receipts (ADRs) of AIB appeared to be overvalued even relative ... More
Reference No: MAR0518Pages: 20Published on: 9, November, 2020
Abstract: The Indian jewellery market is highly fragmented and ruled over by local players. Many unethical practices exist in the jewellery market, like the under caratage of gold, misrepresentation of quality, etc. Tanishq, part of Tata Group, is known for maintaining high ethical standards and delivering value to its customers through ... More
Reference No: MAR0460TECPages: 6Published on: 16, March, 2015
Abstract: This note aims at introducing the students to the concept of sponsorship valuation and pricing. It explains challenges to sponsorship valuation, factors affecting valuation. It discusses sources of sponsorship value and various approaches for sponsorship valuation like cost plus pricing, historical data approach, equivalent opportunity approach, etc. It also highlights ... More
Reference No: MAR0524Pages: 18Published on: 30, December, 2021
Abstract: Vardhman Special Steels Limited (VSSL), a Ludhiana based Special Steels manufacturer supplied 98% of its steel to automotive sector. It has recently collaborated with Aichi steel, Japan with the aim of improving the quality of their steel, increasing capacity, and reducing cost. However, COVID 19, a global pandemic, hit their plans as ... More
Reference No: MAR0498Pages: 17Published on: 5, February, 2019
Abstract: Royal Challengers Bangalore, an IPL franchise cricket team, was representing Bangalore city in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team had a huge fan following and a brand valuation of USD 88 million in 2017. RCB made profits worth INR 3.15 crore for the first time in FY 17. Tickets formed a very small ... More
