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&A0518Pages: 8Published on: 1, December, 2015
Abstract: The case presents a context of irrational pricing in a stock and demonstrates the possible role of investor heuristics operating in the financial markets. The case is ideal in a course on behavioral finance to teach topics like the limits to arbitrage or the influence of various heuristics in financial ... 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: 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: MAR0472Pages: 12Published on: 3, March, 2016
Abstract: Airtel, the leading mobile operator in India is launching the Airtel Zero" platform that will charge service providers and OTT providers on the internet for mobile data traffic but will allow end consumers free access to the web sites that are signed up for the platform. The case revolves around ... More
Reference No: QM0002Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1964
Abstract: The case revolves around the issue of pricing in an oligopolistic market. It discusses issues like use of price cutting for introducing a new product, ability of the firm to withstand retaliation from competitors, and the benefit the society receives from the price fall. The other minor issues raised are ... More
Reference No: MAR0478TECPages: 13Published on: 17, March, 2016
Abstract: Ticket pricing is an important source of revenue for sports events. This note explains the ticket pricing practices that are followed for sports events. It discusses, pricing objectives, the determinants of prices and various pricing strategies in this field. This note will be useful to PGP participants for pricing and ... More
Reference No: F&A0514TECPages: 34Published on: 25, March, 2014
Abstract: This technical note lays out the necessary mathematics for understanding the martingale and change of numeraire approaches to the Black-Scholes option pricing formula. ... More
Reference No: MAR0390Pages: 21Published on: 19, September, 2007
Abstract: The case deals the 1) reasons for and mechanics of an IPO and 2) the process of pricing an IPO. The question is whether naukari used the right approach to price its IPO and whether it got the right price for its IPO. ... More
Reference No: F&A0254Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1975
Abstract: Deals with the determination of relevant costs, in a joint product situation. The situation calls for managerial decisions such as 1) pricing of the main product, 2) pricing of by product, and 3) assessment of breakeven volume for the main product. Also, attempts to convey concepts such as common costs, joint costs, unique ... 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: 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: CMA0042Pages: 20Published on: 1, January, 1965
Abstract: The owner of Pandya Farms was wondering whether he should expand the production of hybrid maize seed in view of the state government entering the business. He was also worried by the attitude of the political workers regarding the pricing of hybrid maize seed as they did not differentiate in ... More
Reference No: F&A0523TECPages: 20Published on: 6, July, 2015
Abstract: This technical note lays out the necessary background with examples for numeraire change applications in stochastic calculus. Four examples are presented with full workings, including:a) pricing of a call option, b) pricing of an exchange/Margrabe option, c) relationship between forward rates and expected spot rates and d) use ... More
