Reference No: CISG0022Pages: 39Published on: 20, October, 1994
Abstract: Grameen Bank, Bangladesh has seen an impressive growth in the last decade. It is targeted at the poorest of the poor in Bangladesh, by extending loans to them for the purchase of assets that would enable them to increase their income. In its philosophy and operations, the bank is different ... More
Reference No: CISG0024Pages: 18Published on: 11, January, 1995
Abstract: The case describes the IT portfolio in Bangkok Bank Limited, Thailand. It describes the organizational context and the associated IT concerns. It highlights the issues in the context of changing technology and a financial services market that is rapidly undergoing deregulation. ... More
Reference No: CMA0762Pages: 7Published on: 1, January, 1997
Abstract: This is a case of successful innovation in which the needs of several parties (farmers, cold storage owners, and bank) are addressed. Development of this innovation was aided by changes in the decision making process, autonomy, etc. The importance of small changes in the product is the focal point in ... More
Reference No: CMA0760Pages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1997
Abstract: This case discusses a change in organizational structure of the Agricultural Finance Department of ABC Bank to highlight how it has helped in streamlining the operations. Issues such as more autonomy and decentralization, thrust, on new product development by the officials, etc. are emphasized. ... More
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: CMA0763Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1997
Abstract: The case throws light on how bottom-up, decentralized, and autonomous approach can be helpful in the promotion of loan services. The case discusses how one of the managers identified the need of farmers and tried to develop a suitable product. However, the case also highlights the problems faced in implementation ... 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: CMA0757Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1997
Abstract: FFPL is a partnershio company floated by two groups which have complementary operations for fresh fruits marketing and processing. It perceive export opportunities for fruits to European and Middle East markets and hence approached on of the leadeip term-lending institutions for investment in fruit processing for this purpose. The case ... 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: CMA0770EXPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case seeks to examine the rationale for innovating indirect agricultural credit portfolios of RFIs and the recent changes in these portfolios of priority sector credit. It also seeks to examine the policy of common lending interest rates for direct credit and indirect agricultural credit, besides non-agricultural credit. ... More
Reference No: CMA0768Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1998
Abstract: This case deals with the methodology for estimating agricultural input distribution credit requirement. It also aims at examining the consistency of the existing credit portfolio for input distribution business and seeks to evolve alternative criterian for existing banking practices particularly in backward areas where PACS are defunct. It further seeks ... 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
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
