Reference No: BP0384Pages: 18Published on: 12, May, 2015
Abstract: This case describes the innovations of a medical practitioner over six decades of practice. It provides an opportunity to the participants to analyse the motivation, processes, constraints and outcomes or innovating efforts of individuals as opposed to corporates. During his career Dr. Shah has experimented with novel methods of treatment, ... More
Reference No: ECO0086Pages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: Describes the different kinds of problems faced by the pioneer of the textile industry in Ahmedabad. It is a study of how modern industrial entrepreneurs came into existence in India. ... More
Reference No: PROD0321Pages: 16Published on: 6, March, 2020
Abstract: Brooklyn Central was a casual dining restaurant at a prime mall location in Chandigarh. This case revolves around the restaurant location, menu choice, and design decisions, and the associated trade-offs with the decisions. In particular, the case allows the reader to think about the factors that affect restaurant location choice, ... More
Reference No: CIIE0040Pages: 7Published on: 18, June, 2026
Abstract: Dr. Surender Rao, Managing Director of Yashoda Hospitals, must decide whether to invest in India’s first MR-Linac (an MRI-guided linear accelerator), a technology that combines real-time magnetic-resonance imaging with radiation delivery to support highly precise, adaptive cancer radiotherapy. There is no domestic precedent for the technology, and the lack ... More
Reference No: CIIE0029Pages: 17Published 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
Reference No: P&IR0095TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: This is a brief summary of two studies in Indian entrepreneurship and management. One study argues that Indian entrepreneurs at the onset of industrialization were not inhibited by religion and caste, as is believed by some scholars. The other study provides evidence to suggest that Indian managers are open to ... More
Reference No: CIIE0025(B)Pages: 8Published 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 card holders to connect and ... More
Reference No: CIIE0025(A)Pages: 14Published 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
Reference No: BP0385Pages: 10Published on: 26, May, 2015
Abstract: This case describes the journey of a Doctor from curiosity to product formulation to enterprise promotion and presents the problems faced by him in succeeding commercially. The innovator perceives the innovation to be a medical success and a commerical non startec. The case provides an opportunity to evaluate the efforts ... More
Reference No: OB0238Pages: 19Published on: 21, November, 2019
Abstract: The case describes the first four years of Dhruva, a tax advisory firm set up by Dinesh Kanabar, ex-Deputy CEO of KPMG. Dinesh and other founding partners had worked with the Big-4 firms and were familiar with some of the tensions in the overall ecosystem of Professional Services Firms. Dinesh ... More
Reference No: CIIE0033Pages: 15Published on: 20, November, 2025
Abstract: The case study explores Yes!poho, a digital platform launched in 2017 to revolutionise the traditional saree-shopping experience while empowering rural artisans. Founded by Raghuram Kuchibhatla and Meenakshi Dubey, the platform connects customers directly with weavers to offer customisable, high-quality sarees, using technology to bridge market gaps.
Yes!poho’s asset-light ... More
Reference No: CFR0004Pages: 20Published on: 27, July, 2009
Abstract: The case looks at the decision options present before a new entrepreneur with regard to the unique concept of a non-vegetarian snack food. Opportunities exist in the market for B2B, retail, franchising, and licensing. However, the perishable nature of the product makes distribution and production difficult. The entrepreneur must ... More
Reference No: OB0240(A)Pages: 16Published on: 6, March, 2020
Abstract: The case captures the origin and initial years of two restaurants Mirchi & Mime and Madeira & Mime, which exclusively employed Speech and Hearing Impaired persons (SHI) as servers (often called “waiters” in India).
It documents how the restaurants were set up, captures significant incidents during this initial period and the impact ... More
Reference No: CIIE0009ABPages: 4Published on: 6, November, 2017
Abstract: Ujwal Kalra founded Memorable Shaadi in 2014 while awaiting admission to the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. The startup offered services connecting clients and vendors in the Indian wedding industry. The case elaborates Ujwal’s journey as an entrepreneur and the choices he made including hiring a co-founder and working remotely ... More
