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: BP0274Pages: 19Published on: 23, July, 2002
Abstract: This case presents the initiatives of Mr. Rastogi, the first managing director of Clariant India Limited, in building a performing culture and shaping the strategy of the company. On March 23, 1995, Sandoz International Limited announced the worldwide demerger of its chemical business and spun off an independent chemicals company called Clariant ... More
Reference No: COMM0030Pages: 17Published on: 28, December, 2023
Abstract: BuyHive, a sourcing platform, had been launched in 2020 during the pandemic. It was a Business-to-Business (B2B) tech-enabled sourcing and aggregator platform that connected buyers with suppliers using global sourcing experts and technology. After three years of organic growth, the company made projections, charting exponential growth of USD 600 million in ... 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: 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: F&A0559(B)Pages: 11Published on: 23, August, 2021
Abstract: NTL suffered huge losses in its foreign exchange hedging activities as its highly complex leveraged structured products backfired badly in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis of 2007 and 2008. The CFO and the Treasury head have both been sacked, and Joshi, the new CFO, has embraced aggressive litigation as NTL’ ... More
Reference No: MCFME0004Pages: 18Published on: 22, April, 2024
Abstract: Oberoi Realty Limited (ORL) has been a success story in Mumbai’s premium real estate space and has created a strong brand value over the years. However, the company has primarily focussed on the high-end category and on specific locations in Mumbai. Over the past 15 years, the high demand for ... 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: 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: BP0256Pages: 29Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: The case deals with issues faced by the Torrent Group of companies. As of 1998, the group consisted of nine companies in three different businesses, namely health care, energy, and financial services. With the liberalization of the Indian Economy, the business environment of the group as a whole and that of ... More
Reference No: BP0044Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1972
Abstract: Describes the pressures and problems faced by a man with a PhD in Organizational Behaviour from abroad, and consulting experience in India, when he decides to get involved in his family business. Dr C.A. Narayanan takes charge of Kannagi Mills, a unit of the Alagappa Group headed by his ... More
Reference No: BP0362Pages: 6Published on: 26, August, 2013
Abstract: This exercise describes the competitive dynamics situation faced by two large companies, Colgate – Palmolive and Proctor and Gamble in oral care business. Both of them introduced a tooth whitening solutions and anticipated to sustain their competitive lead. P&G introduced its solution in August 2000 and Colgate followed it in September 2002. ... More
Reference No: CMHS0037Pages: 27Published on: 31, March, 2016
Abstract: Aravind Eye Care System (AECS) had a dream run on the growth path, providing affordable, quality eye care to the patients by building on economies of scale and developing a cross-subsidization model for financial sustainability. As the organization continued on the pursuit of growth, driven by its mission, ‘to eliminate ... More
