Reference No: CMA0758EXPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1997
Abstract: Viability of rural financial institutions especially the nationalized commercial banks, is a top of debate among academicians and practitioners. With the fulfillment of prudential norms, most of the banks have incurred losses and their rural banking operations have been heavily criticized. The central bank has also promoted some remedial policy ... More
Reference No: CMA0764Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1997
Abstract: The case describes how the chief executive of one of the zones of a nationalized commercial bank and that of Grameen Bank developed individual styles for managing rural banking and its viability. The case also discusses some of the management practices and inputs that can be utilized for these in ... More
Reference No: CMA0776Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1997
Abstract: This case is on formulation and implementation of an area based project. It discusses the problems of the area, strategy, and organization of the project, investment components and financing, and benefits of the project. The case raises questions for discussion on a) concepts of watershed and technical change for the ... More
Reference No: CMA0761Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1997
Abstract: This case highlights the failure of top-down approach as well as the product not matching the actual needs of the farmer-borrower. Rigid and centralized decision-making process, developing product alien to farmers, etc. are some of the issues discussed in the case. ... More
Reference No: CMA0759Pages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1997
Abstract: This case deals with the anatomy of turn around and how it was achieved by MPGB through changes in macro policies and organizational arrangements within a bank. It moreover provides data to analyse questions that are raised on organizational principles of rural banking and their extension in addition to studying ... More
Reference No: PSG0073Pages: 15Published on: 20, May, 1997
Abstract: This case focuses on the expansion decision of a Singapore based
shipyard, Jurong Shipyard Limited (JSL). While exploring the options
of expansion of facilities, JSL found three choices emerging.
Firstly, the company could construct a new graving dockyard. Secondly,
it could opt for building a new floating dockyard. Thirdly,
it ... More
Reference No: MAR0311Pages: 23Published on: 7, October, 1997
Abstract: The case can be used for assessing the international efforts of the Maruti Udyog in general and introduction of the Maruti car in Europe and Italy in particular. This can also be used for preparing the international marketing plan for the company. The case describes the company background, genesis of ... More
Reference No: F&A0441Pages: 2 Published on: 11, November, 1997
Abstract: Apart from raising the issue of true cost of borrowing, using a complex financial instrument (with the benefit of hindsight), this case brings in the added dimension of comparison with a competitor, who achieves an apparently cheaper financing. This case is a sequel to Essar Steel (1993) (F&A0421). ... More
Reference No: F&A0443Pages: 12Published on: 11, November, 1997
Abstract: This is a comprehensive case on international financing decisions covering capital structure decisions, choice of maturity, market timing, and foreign exchange risks. ... More
Reference No: CMA0775Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case identifies some issues related to the functions of finance in rural development. The case seeks to answer three questions: Why the functions of finance arise? How rural households in India have met their credit needs since 1951? What objections financial institutions have in meeting the financial needs of rural ... More
Reference No: CMA0773EXPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case deals with the paradox that the multipurpose activities enable some PACS to be viable and utility oriented, while others are neither viable nor utility oriented. This case seeks to find out whether differences in management, infrastructure, size and nature of the operation, etc. of the two PACS, could ... More
Reference No: CMA0766Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: The case deals with how bank became a success story in rural banking under the same macro rural credit policies which are being questioned these days. To facilitate analysis, the case provides historical information, profile of area of operation, leadership management, and business operations. It also raises issues related to ... More
Reference No: CMA0774EXPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case discusses the existing norms of commercial banks' input distribution credit to private dealers. Based on the profile of two private dealers the case seeks to examine the desirability of formulating alternative loan appraisal and monitoring criterion based on business performance and ability to meet short-term and long-term debt ... More
Reference No: CMA0769EXPages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case seeks to evolve guidelines for prioritizing banks assistance for three food processing industries based on lending criterion of security and efficiency in their business. The three food-processing industries are grains and pulses, edible oils, and sugar mills. ... More
Reference No: CMA0765Pages: 15Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: The case describes how a nationalized commercial bank appraises the working capital loan of a farmer. It also provides information on how the bank may strike a balance between meeting seasonal cash deficits and new technology adoption goals that the bank emphasizes. Based on both of these the case raises ... More
