Reference No: MAR0261(A)Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1980
Abstract: Relates to strategic issues of continuing in the business, and evolving an appropriate marketing strategy for promoting product design services offered. Issues raised relate to diagnosing critical problems requiring resolution, identifying needed information, and designing appropriate research studies and instruments for data collection. Four different studies were designed: 1) of users ... More
Reference No: CIIE0035Pages: 19Published on: 25, November, 2025
Abstract: What happens when two college students enter India’s crowded ed-tech market with no funding, no faculty, and just a bold idea? This case tells the story of a gamified, student-focused platform that changed traditional test prep using behavioural insights, lean execution, and a straightforward approach. With a unique freemium ... 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: CIIE0027Pages: 17Published on: 12, October, 2021
Abstract: The business model adopted by Aggois model aimed at resolving the problem of farmer financing — particularly, the lack of receivables financing, which left them (farmers) with no option but to choose between high rates with delayed payments under MSP or prompt payments at lower rates in private transactions.
The product ... More
Reference No: HRM0241(B)Pages: 20Published on: 2, February, 2023
Abstract: This case, Amara Raja Group (B): Vision 2025 is set in 2019 where the HR department has gone through multiple interventions commencing in 2017, including building a business specific recruitment strategy, making HR digital, and development of an employee value proposition. With changes in external environment including increased digitisation, automation, and industry 4.0 along ... More
Reference No: PROD0286Pages: 20Published on: 14, December, 2005
Abstract: The Belur Plant of indal is facing a significant increase in power tariffs. Power tariffs have significant influence in shaping the competitive advantage of firms in the aluminum industry. The extent to which this increase in power tariff would affect the competitive position of indal needs to be examined. A ... More
Reference No: STR0489Pages: 26Published on: 21, April, 2025
Abstract: BluSmart strongly believes that the future of ridehailing is electric and a full stack-vertically integrated business model is necessary for success. Further, legacy taxi companies and ridehailing platforms – which operated with siloed business models would find it increasingly challenging to transition to 100% electric. With this vision for decarbonisation, electrification, and ... More
Reference No: MAR0523 Pages: 11Published on: 16, June, 2021
Abstract: The case delineates the situation faced by Shemaroo Entertainment Limited (Shemaroo) related to the company’s rebranding exercise, product portfolio and future course of action. Shemaroo was founded in 1962 by Buddhichand Maroo as a book circulating library in Mumbai that moved into the Video Home System (VHS) space and went ... 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
