Reference No: BP0257Pages: 4Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case presents the growth and challenges faced by an entrepreneur. The narration is by a young member of the organization. Mr. U.N. Mehta, the founder of Torrent Group, started his career as a medical representative in a Swiss multinational company. He left this job to set-up his own ... More
Reference No: BP0263(B)Pages: 12Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the efforts of Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited to mitigate unexpected developments in implementing a backward integration project. The management decided to develop the technology indigenously. It collaborated with a consortium of scientists in Europe and a research laboratory in USA. As of 1995, it was required to evaluate ... More
Reference No: BP0262Pages: 47Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: The case describes the strategy formulation and implementation issues facing the top management of Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited. In 1998, the company was among the top five pharmaceuticals companies in India. Significant domestic and international changes in the competitive, regulatory, and technological environment had threatened the sustenance of the performance of the ... More
Reference No: BP0260Pages: 27Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case deals with the issues in sustaining a superior performance in the face of recession. In 1989 the Torrent Group acquired a sick company. The company was turned around by a series of managerial initiatives. A new team of professionals was brought in, formal processes in planning and control were ... More
Reference No: BP0258Pages: 16Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: The case describes the issues in sustaining the momentum generated by a series of initiatives undertaken by the new management of an acquired company. In 1998, Torrent Group acquired controlling interest in Surat Electricity Company. Under the leadership of Amitab Thakore it initiated series of measures to improve the performance of ... More
Reference No: BP0265Pages: 8Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the situation faced by the management of Torrent Gujarat Biotech Limited (TGBL), a company that was set up to manufacture Penecillin G, an antibiotic, in mitigating unexpected developments in the policy and competitive environment. The economics of the penicillin project changed drastically when the government liberalized the ... More
Reference No: BP0256Pages: 29Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: The case deals with issues faced by the Torrent Group of companies. As of 1998, the group consisted of nine companies in three different businesses, namely health care, energy, and financial services. With the liberalization of the Indian Economy, the business environment of the group as a whole and that of ... More
Reference No: BP0263Pages: 9Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case deals with the issues in mitigating an unexpected development. The Torrent group decided to integrate backwards by venturing into the production of penicillin. The decision was motivated by the huge demand-supply gap and a favourable public policy. The technology was to be supplied by a company in Czeckoslovakia. ... More
Reference No: BP0261Pages: 7Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: This case describes the measures initiated by Torrent Cables Limited to fight the recession. The issue is one of strengthening the measures and introducing new initiatives to prevent the company from becoming sick again. In 1989, the torrent group acquired a sick company and initiated a series of measures to turn ... More
Reference No: BP0259Pages: 10Published on: 8, January, 2001
Abstract: In 1989, Torrent Group acquired Mahendra Electricals Ltd., a sick company. This case describes the circumstances leading to the acquisition, the motivation of Torrent Group, the technology, competition and customers of the acquired company, the performance of the company, and the strategic options developed by the new management. The new team ... More
Reference No: MAR0341(A)Pages: 21Published on: 14, December, 2000
Abstract: This case describes the process of international market selection. Two frameworks - Kotler's Market Attractiveness Framework plus Jennet and Henesseys Framework -- to assess opportunity for choice of markets, are used. Recommendations made to the board, on international marketing strategy that Core should adopt, are given. Vice President, International Division, ... More
Reference No: MAR0341(B)Pages: 2Published on: 14, December, 2000
Abstract: This case describes the comments of the Vice President, International Division, on the process and proposed recommendations on international marketing strategy for Core Healthcare Limited. ... More
Reference No: P&IR0183Pages: 10Published on: 9, November, 2000
Abstract: Case presents the events related to Industrial Unrest at Maruti Udyog Limited in 2000. Issues related to incentive policies, role of external unions and political leadership is presented in the case. The case is also a reflection of historical perspective of Industrial Relations. The changed economy of the country has made ... More
Reference No: QM0242Pages: 19Published on: 23, October, 2000
Abstract: Farmaid Tractors Limited (FTL) was a tractor company with a 20% market share, and aiming to be the market leader within next five years. The tractor industry in India had become very competitive, with growth in capacity outstripping the growth in demand. Customer preference and demands had changed in the context ... More
Reference No: QM0241Pages: 15Published on: 29, September, 2000
Abstract: This case focuses on the issues of concern of the Tobacco Procurement Division of Cigarette Manufacturing Company (CMC). The primary concern was the buying of tobacco at the auction floors, followed by the logistics of processing and inventorying, prior to cigarette manufacture. Since tobacco constitute the single largest cost component, ... More
