Reference No: BP0229TECPages: 43Published on: 1, January, 1991
Abstract: This note, intended as a basis for class discussion, presents the scenario as of the late 80s in the global market for software, and outlines the structure and competition forces in the market. It gives a review of India's competition, and profiles of Indian software exporters. The note briefly presents ... More
Reference No: IS0152Pages: 17Published on: 18, December, 2025
Abstract: Founded in 2015, ShareChat scaled by tapping into India’s overlooked regional-language internet users, building a vernacular-first platform designed around content consumption behaviours rather than social connections. Its rapid launch of Moj, within hours of TikTok’s ban, helped the company expand into short-form video. Challenged by deep-pocketed global players such ... More
Reference No: BP0407TECPages: 7Published on: 29, March, 2017
Abstract: Is software, music and film stored on CDs or downloaded from the internet goods? The question is important for the consumer rights and application of sales tax. Property first emerged as tangible things. This could be either moveable or immoveable property. Moveable property is what is not immovable property. Goods ... More
Reference No: MAR0496Pages: 21Published on: 5, October, 2018
Abstract: Bharti Airtel, the Indian global Telecommunications Company, witnessed one of its most challenging phases ever. Being the market leader, Airtel experienced a shift from voice to data with its data revenue proliferating. But the new entrant Jio changed the landscape of the Indian Telecom Industry by offering free services and ... More
Reference No: F&A0560Pages: 18Published on: 13, July, 2021
Abstract: The case describes the change in fortune of Reliance Communications (RCom) from being a pioneer in offering low-cost mobile telephony to the brink of bankruptcy. After giving a brief background on the family history of Reliance Industries, its break-up and the launch of RCom, it describes the changing dynamics of ... More
Reference No: F&A0575Pages: 23Published on: 23, February, 2024
Abstract: In October 2020, Chara Technologies Pvt Ltd approached IIMA Ventures, a leading start-up incubator in India, for seed funding of INR 50–60 million. Bhaktha Keshavachar and Ravi Prasad had founded Chara Technologies with the aim of producing a new electric motor that would be free of permanent magnets and would be built ... More
Reference No: IS0141(B)Pages: 7Published on: 31, March, 2021
Abstract: This case documents the rise of Zoom as the virtual conferencing platform of choice for millions of people worldwide during the Covid-19 crisis. The case deals with Zoom’s meteoric ascent and the challenges (both technical and market related) the young company encountered on the way. The company had to ... More
Reference No: PSG0092(A)Pages: 32Published on: 31, March, 2004
Abstract: The case focuses on the bidding decision faced by Bharti Cellular Limited in the context of the fourth cellular licensing for cellular services in India. The Department of Telecommunications (DOT) announced the guidelines for the fourth cellular operator's license using the GSM standard in the 1800 MHz range, on January 5, 2001. There ... More
Reference No: IS0141(A)Pages: 17Published on: 31, March, 2021
Abstract: This case documents the rise of Zoom as the virtual conferencing platform of choice for millions of people worldwide during the Covid-19 crisis. The case deals with Zoom’s meteoric ascent and the challenges (both technical and market related) the young company encountered on the way. The company had to ... More
Reference No: F&A0579Pages: 17Published on: 31, July, 2025
Abstract: In mid-July 2022, Masayoshi Son, the Chief Executive Officer of SoftBank had to decide upon the best way to monetize its ownership of ARM after a proposed merger with Nvidia failed in February 2022 due to regulatory challenges. The plans for an IPO in London had to be shelved after the collapse ... More
Reference No: IMG0011Pages: 15 Published on: 27, October, 1995
Abstract: This case is designed to illustrate two issues: strategic alliances, and organizing for global business. It describes the experiences of an executive changed with leading a large US company into India. The focus is on the process of searching for a partners, developing strategic plan and finally, the intend ?sale' ... More
Reference No: QM0218TECPages: 11 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: This note examines the architecture of some 32-bit chips namely Intel's 80386, Motorola's 68020 and Zilog's Z 80000. The architecture is evaluated along various dimensions, viz. number, size, and type of registers; data types and types of instructions; facilities for address translation; support for system software; support
for user programs; and ability to ... More
Reference No: PSG0083Pages: 24Published on: 19, June, 2001
Abstract: The Head, Gujarat, Tata Infotech Limited (TIL) was reviewing the financial bid for the Gujarat State Wide Area Network (GSWAN) project. The bid was for a uniform quarterly revenue to be received from the Government of Gujarat (GoG) over eight years for Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) concession of the project. Of the ... More
Reference No: CISG0015Pages: 21Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The case traces the growth from inception of a software company over a period of one decade. It outlines the company's strategy in developing an export market and provides some insight into the types of software development projects undertaken by the company. Some of the current management practices of the ... More
