Reference No: MAR0372Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 2006
Abstract: Mr. Rohit Swarup, Director of Xplora Design Skool (XDS) was reviewing the report and recommendations made by a student group on selection of towns where XDS could open centres to exploit the opportunity of significant interest in multimedia in the country in February 2004. He was particularly interested in the process ... More
Reference No: MAR0493(A)Pages: 14Published on: 13, October, 2017
Abstract: Case presents the reflections of Mr Deepak Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director of MakeMyTrip (MMT) about a meeting he had called for assessing the need and defining the problem for re-designing the home page of MMT, a leading on line travel organisation. The responsibilities and views of Heads of Technology, ... More
Reference No: BP0337(B)Pages: 10Published on: 31, March, 2011
Abstract: This is the second case from a three case series. From 2002 to 2004 Eureka Forbes Ltd. (EFL) took a series of technology initiatives to implement Knowledge Management (KM). The initiative was partially successful and the KM team had many challenges it had yet to face. A small percentage of sales people ... More
Reference No: MAR0562Pages: 11Published on: 22, September, 2026
Abstract: Gush Beauty, founded by Sheil Jain in 2019, is an Ahmedabad-based direct-to-consumer (D2C) beauty and personal care brand that caters to Gen Z consumers seeking simplicity and innovation. Known for its stackable and multifunctional products, the brand initially received a positive response from customers online. However, rising competition in the ... More
Reference No: CIIE0042Pages: 9Published on: 12, October, 2026
Abstract: Gazra Café, the first eatery in Gujarat to be managed by the LGBTQIA+ community, is a unique initiative started by the royal family of Baroda (Vadodara) in 2022 with an objective to include inclusivity in business. The café garnered a good amount of interest among customers and the employees because of ... More
Reference No: MAR0405Pages: 16Published on: 2, April, 2009
Abstract: GuruKool, a unique training initiative for frontline sales personnel in retail businesses of the Future Group, was spearheaded by Sanjay Jog, Chief People Officer, Future Group, in April 2006. Implementing the programme, however, was more difficult than he had expected, and its results also were not as brilliant. Sanjay was thus ... More
Reference No: MAR0447Pages: 30Published on: 15, January, 2015
Abstract: Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ) was founded as a Non-profit to support Indian athletes win Olympic Gold medals by bridging the gap between the best athletes in India and in the world. The support from OGQ has been instrumental in India winning its highest number of medals at any summer Olympics. ... More
Reference No: MAR0564Pages: 24Published on: 3, November, 2026
Abstract: In March 2025, Aakanksha Devanshu Gandhi, President of Branding and New Business Development at Vadilal, and Shishir Shah, Manager at Vadilal, were planning the next phase of growth for the company. The brand, which was more than 100 years old, had experienced a difficult period. Financial challenges, and the disruption triggered by ... More
Reference No: COMM0005Pages: 13Published on: 13, May, 2009
Abstract: Core Emballage Limited (CEL), Gujarat, India, reached a plateau in 2006 in its business of corrugated packaging solutions. Geographical expansion was not feasible. Although making marginal operating profits, CEL was weighed down by heavy depreciation and interest on loans. The idea of diversifying into unrelated nutraceuticals (nutritional healthcare products) cropped up ... More
Reference No: MAR0502Pages: 18Published on: 14, March, 2019
Abstract: BloombergQuint (BQ) was started as a collaboration between Quintillion Media (QM) and Bloomberg in April 2016. In the competitive landscape of business news broadcasters in India, it started by providing stock updates, financial sector news and opinion articles on financial issues on its website. BQ later expended by providing video content ... More
Reference No: MAR0541Pages: 25Published on: 31, December, 2023
Abstract: On January 20, 2022, Reed Hastings, the co-founder of Netflix, expressed his dissatisfaction while evaluating the company’s performance in the Indian market. Since its launch in 2016, Netflix has struggled to gain momentum in India. The company implemented several changes in India, such as introducing Hindi-language content and lowering its subscription prices. ... More
Reference No: MAR0434Pages: 29Published on: 18, June, 2014
Abstract: Set in the Venture Capital space in India in 2008. The case looks at Helion which has $350 million to invest and is looking to make the right choice of 1) segment to target (industry sectors and type of entrepreneur) and 2) the marketing activities required to position Helion to attract the target customer ( ... More
Reference No: MAR0384Pages: 20Published on: 24, January, 2007
Abstract: As the heat increases during summer, the demand for room air conditioners (RAC) spirals and so does the advertising for them. Post liberalization, with the entry of MNCs, there is a huge competition in the RAC industry of India. Keeping in view the growing popularity of air-conditioners, major consumer durable ... More
Reference No: MAR0540Pages: 12Published on: 17, April, 2024
Abstract: This case is on cab service run exclusively by women drivers (Koala Kabs) founded by Shailja Mittal (Shailja) and Anmol Gupta in Delhi in 2016. The journey was not easy, as Shailja faced challenges in developing a cost-effective value proposition and convincing parents to pay more for the service. However, the ... More
