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: ECO0314TECPages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1989
Abstract: The note provides time series data on some important macro-economic variables that are useful for students of international banking and finance. Such data are included for both, the world as a whole as well as India, and comparison and brief analysis of them has been attempted. ... More
Reference No: IGPC0002Pages: 23Published on: 10, September, 2025
Abstract: This case study analyses India's gold trade within the context of its current account deficit (CAD), focusing on the policy measure of customs duty. During FY 2012-13, rising gold imports and rupee depreciation worsened the CAD. To curb imports, the government raised import duties. By 2022, duty rates reached 15%. In 2024, rates ... More
Reference No: ECO0331TECPages: 23Published on: 1, January, 1993
Abstract: The note discusses various smoothing methods of forecasting, including single and double moving averaging methods, single and double exponential smoothing methods plus Holt's and Winter's methods. Further, it illustrates the application of each of these methods through monthly time series data on the rupee-dollar exchange rate for the period January 1980 ... 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: BP0123TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1978
Abstract: The note raises some general questions on evaluating any public enterprise's performance with respect to its objectives, and illustrates the performance, budgeting and accountability measures
of State Trading Corporation of India. ... More
Reference No: BP0389Pages: 16Published on: 28, May, 2015
Abstract: This case describes the financial and non financial performance of Starbucks, a large organisation provided as on 2007. Howard Schultz, the promoter and chairman of the corporation is disturbed by the decline in the performance of Starbucks, especially the dilution of customer experience. He is required to analyse what happened and ... More
Reference No: ECO0356Pages: 35Published on: 3, March, 2016
Abstract: The case describes how Togo was devastated by a combination of poor public policy and risk-averse foreign investors. The case provides a setting for the study of both Country Risk and Political Risk from the perspective of multilateral aid development financing agencies, foreign investors and citizens in a developing country ... More