Reference No: BP0319(C)Pages: 29Published on: 1, December, 2010
Abstract: The case describes the turnaround of Thermax Limited and risk management after growth stall and an organisational crisis requiring evaluation and restructuring of the business portfolio. The conflicts between sustainable growth and shareholder value are addressed through selective internationalisation, new collaborations for innovations in disruptive technologies and strategic management of ... More
Reference No: CIPR0008Pages: 16Published on: 20, October, 2010
Abstract: In February 2006, Engineers India Limited (EIL) which was hired by the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) had to submit their final report. The report had to evaluate whether a single point mooring or an additional jetty would be more viable for HPCL's increased crude import requirements through the Mumbai port. ... More
Reference No: MAR0419Pages: 22Published on: 15, October, 2010
Abstract: Parle Bisleri enjoyed the market leadership in the Indian packaged water industry for nearly two decades. However, it gradually lost a significant market share to global players like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, ultimately ceding its market leadership to Kinley, a rival brand by Coca-Cola. This case tries to capture the factors ... More
Reference No: MAR0418Pages: 27Published on: 6, October, 2010
Abstract: Established in 1984 and based in India, Hero Honda has become the world's largest two wheeler manufacturer. Over the years, the company made inroads with its famous campaign 'Fill it - Shut it - Forget it' and also had grown to be ?World No.1' two wheeler company in terms of ... More
Reference No: P&IR0208Pages: 4Published on: 29, September, 2010
Abstract: A garment manufacturing company located at Gurgaon, Haryana associated with Marks and Spencer (M&S), a large retailer was in the news when The Observer of London exposed the near sweatshop conditions existing in Indian factories. The company and the retailer were accused of violating Ethical Trading Initiatives (ETI) and ... More
Reference No: MAR0417Pages: 5Published on: 26, September, 2010
Abstract: Manjit Singh, Executive Director of a leading lube oil firm, was faced with a situation where lube oil from one channel was being leaked into another channel and sold at prices well below the Maximum Retail Price. His brand Racer is on its way to becoming the "cheap" alternative. The ... More
Reference No: PROD0294Pages: 22Published on: 27, August, 2010
Abstract: The top management of TAKE Supply Chain (TSC) was preparing for a meeting on evaluation of upscaling at PetMate, one of their key customers. The focus was on impressing solutions architects and the presales group on increasing their scope of supply chain solutions to PetMate. Earlier TSC was ClearOrbit, a ... More
Reference No: F&A0484Pages: 11Published on: 25, May, 2010
Abstract: The case describes the decision making process followed by a large, listed company for selling a significant portion of their shareholding in another large listed company. The case discusses one of the largest offer-for-sale in the Indian capital markets. The case covers the Board processes associated with such a decision, ... More
Reference No: BP0331Pages: 18Published on: 5, October, 2009
Abstract: This case discuses the process of unbundling and restructuring of Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board (UPSEB). The UPSEB had accumulated losses of Rs. 6500 crores by year 2000. The state government trifurcated UPSEB into three separate corporations, each handling generation, transmission and distribution of power. There was strong protest against the trifurcation ... More
Reference No: OB0206Pages: 23Published on: 3, September, 2009
Abstract: The Indian diamond industry witnessed a severe recession in the year 2008. The industry is already showing signs of recovery in 2009 led by its large sized firms. This case presents facts from a study conducted in a large sized Indian diamond processing firm which has existed for the last 40 years and ... More
Reference No: MAR0409Pages: 18Published on: 7, August, 2009
Abstract: Promoted by the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA), Rudi Multi Trading Company Limited was established in 2004 with the twin objectives of facilitating a linkage between poor rural farmers and rural consumers, and promoting internal generation of funds in villages. The company worked to unite two parties, small and medium farmers ... More
