Reference No: PROD0258Pages: 10Published on: 9, September, 2003
Abstract: The case presents the operational responsibilities of a C&F agency. The varied requirements by principals are discussed/ presented in detail. The central issue is how should a C&F agent manage his operations effectively (with resource productivity). The natural growth option for a C&F agent in the context ... More
Reference No: CTL0006Pages: 32Published on: 19, May, 2025
Abstract: Against the backdrop of India’s unprecedented investments in urban and regional rail-based mass transportation systems, this case introduces Ms. Anuradha Dey, the Managing Director (MD) of a major Metro Rail Corporation, who is leading a major metro rail construction program in a medium-sized city of India. Ms. Dey is ... More
Reference No: QM0285Pages: 14Published on: 12, October, 2023
Abstract: This case study focuses on computing the value of concessions (subsidies) offered to select passenger segments, particularly students and senior citizens, by a state-owned public transport corporation. In its current form, however, the subsidy structure is telescopic and does not correlate with value of services offered and fares paid by ... More
Reference No: CIPR0003(B)Pages: 35Published on: 8, January, 2010
Abstract: Towards the end of 90s, mounting losses forced Madhya Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (MPSRTC), the sole provider of public transport in Madhya Pradesh, to suspend their urban services. As a consequence, organized public transport services ceased to exist in Indore, the largest metropolitan city of the state of Madhya ... More
Reference No: CIPR0003(A)Pages: 16Published on: 8, January, 2010
Abstract: Towards the end of 90s, mounting losses forced Madhya Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (MPSRTC), the sole provider of public transport in Madhya Pradesh, to suspend their urban services. As a consequence, organized public transport services ceased to exist in Indore, the largest metropolitan city of the state of Madhya ... More
Reference No: CISG0049EXPages: 8Published on: 8, October, 1998
Abstract: India, the second largest country in Asia, and the seventh largest country in the world, has a coastline stretching over 7000 km. However, sea transportation has not received much attention of the policy makers. Port development and management are very critical concerns for facilitating international trade and thereby the national economic ... More
Reference No: PSG0136Pages: 11Published on: 2, August, 2021
Abstract: Indian Railways runs around 10,000 trains daily and carries approximately 1,500 million tonnes of freight annually. It houses about 800 electric locomotives with 12,000 horsepower, the largest globally. The emphasis on freight transport is set to only increase in the coming years with the establishment of a dedicated freight corridor. In such a scenario, ... More
Reference No: F&A0459Pages: 31Published on: 16, January, 2001
Abstract: Precious Shipping Company Limited (PSL) went through a process of financial restructuring in response to the economic crisis that hit Thailand in 1997. PSL faced trouble since payments were due in dollars and they had investments in Thai Baht, which had devalued during the crisis. Being a professionally managed company, with ... More
Reference No: BP0247Pages: 37Published on: 1, August, 1997
Abstract: Great Eastern Shipping Company (GESCO) was the second largest Indian shipping company, operating 48 ships. During 1994-95, GESCO had a turnover of Rs. 824.67 crore. The company had more than tripled its turnover over the previous five years. With the changing economic environment and increasing competition, the company was considering strategies for ... More
Reference No: PSG0132Pages: 8Published on: 18, March, 2020
Abstract: The government is considering a semi high-speed rail project to tackle some of the current issues associated with the public transportation system in the proposed area. Given the hilly terrain of the area, the current means of transportation are very slow and unreliable. Several studies had shown that the lack ... More
