Reference No: CMA0719EXPages: 26Published on: 1, January, 1994
Abstract: This case focusses on policies concerning varietal planning and harvest scheduling of sugar cane for warna Sugar Cooperative Factory (WSCF). WSCF works in the extended winter season i.e.November to April, as cane weight per hectare and sugar recovery are viable in this period only. With proper planning the ... More
Reference No: CMA0717TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1994
Abstract: This note discusses what is working capital, how to analyse working capital management performance and provides data on two sugarcane processing units to answer these questions. Based on these the note also raises questions related to working capital and overall management performance of agro-processing industries and comparative performance of the ... More
Reference No: CMA0715TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1994
Abstract: Rural Financial Institutions (RFIs) have been built over decades by appropriate changes in institutional (non-price policies) and the interest rate structures and processes. Four significant achievements are: improved access of marginal and small farmers to credit; remarkable rural financial deepening; somewhat diversified multi-product loans to farmers, inputs dealers and agro-marketing ... More
Reference No: MAR0302(B)Pages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1994
Abstract: The case describes the strategies developed and changes planned by a large trading company to deal with a radically changed economic environment in India. MMTC Limited, a public sector company, found itself facing a likely sharp fall in its turnover in mid 1992, due to the liberalization and restructuring of the ... More
Reference No: CMA0718TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1994
Abstract: This exercise posses a question of choosing one of the two sugar factories in private and cooperative sector for working capital assistance by a nationalised commercial bank. The readers are required to make this choice based on working capital management performance as well as agricultural and rural development activities that ... More
Reference No: CMA0716TECPages: 14Published on: 1, January, 1994
Abstract: This note defines agro-processing industries. It provides their contribution in national income and in value added from manufacturing in India. The note then goes on to discuss (a) the reasons for growing opportunities in these industries despite the fact that such industries relative importance declines in the process of economic ... More
Reference No: F&A0421Pages: 2Published on: 1, January, 1994
Abstract: Covers valuation of a foreign currency convertible bond containing embedded call and put options. Apart from issues in option valuation, the case raises issues of exchange rate and interest rate risk and highlights the true cost of borrowing for a company issuing a complex financial instrument. ... More
Reference No: CISG0017TECPages: 6Published on: 1, January, 1994
Abstract: A time series is a sequence of values of some variable, or composite of variables, taken at successive time periods. Examples of time series are monthly demand for cement, yearly production of steel, etc. Time series analysis helps us to understand the nature of the past and present data in ... More
Reference No: MAR0301Pages: 12Published on: 16, February, 1994
Abstract: The case describes the decision situation faced by the marketing manager of a publishing company with respect to a children's fortnightly publication. The company is faced with the problem of deciding on strategies to improve the sales of the product which despite sales promotion efforts, are not showing any sustained ... More
Reference No: IMG0005Pages: 17Published on: 22, February, 1994
Abstract: Case describes Mafatlal's entry into exports, efforts at upgrading itself. Key issues are: entry strategy, choice of product, organizational learning, and challenges of moving up the value chain. ... More
Reference No: PSG0067Pages: 27Published on: 23, February, 1994
Abstract: This case emphasizes the decision making process of infrastructure investments for the two modes of transportation of petroleum products between Kandla Port and North West India. Indian Oil Corporation made a proposal in 1981 for a new pipeline between Kandla and Bhatinda, in order to cater to the increased projected traffic ... More
Reference No: IMG0006Pages: 13Published on: 25, February, 1994
Abstract: This case narrates the growth of Core Parenterals into a major international player. Issues such as vision, top management leadership, choice of product, and future growth strategies can be highlighted with this case. ... More
