Reference No: BP0401Pages: 35Published on: 29, August, 2017
Abstract: Rivigo, a new entrant in the trucking business in India, believed that a new paradigm in the trucking/logistics industry could be brought about that would not only improve the quality of service dramatically, but also upgrade a truck driver’s lifestyle. While the industry faced driver shortage largely due ... More
Reference No: BP0415Pages: 12Published on: 29, August, 2017
Abstract: The ‘state’ as defined in Article 12 includes ‘other authorities’, and these are subject to the constitutional limitations. The right to equality requires them to not act arbitrarily. A body which is an instrumentality or agency of the government is ‘other authority’. The term has been subject to judicial interpretation. The ... More
Reference No: HRM0236Pages: 14Published on: 26, September, 2017
Abstract: The case discusses issues in the process of professionalising a family-owned manufacturing firm in the steel tubes and pipes industry. Set during 2008-2012, the case highlights the increased competition and the consequent growth in the sector that drives the need for professionalisation. In order to remain competitively relevant, the owners, ... More
Reference No: BP0413Pages: 14Published on: 26, September, 2017
Abstract: A person can approach the High Court directly under Article 226 for a violation of a Fundamental Right. The Fundamental Rights, however, are available only against the bodies which are ‘state’ within Article 12 of the Constitution. The judgement of the Supreme Court in Dr. Janet Jeyapaul v. SRM University extends the ... More
Reference No: MAR0493(C)Pages: 19Published on: 13, October, 2017
Abstract: Chief executive and CEO along with the website redesign team of MMT Group was to discuss the results of the research conducted by the team and decide the best option for new home page of MMT. The case provides a brief history of MMT, its performance over the last few ... More
Reference No: MAR0493(A)Pages: 14Published on: 13, October, 2017
Abstract: Case presents the reflections of Mr Deepak Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director of MakeMyTrip (MMT) about a meeting he had called for assessing the need and defining the problem for re-designing the home page of MMT, a leading on line travel organisation. The responsibilities and views of Heads of Technology, ... More
Reference No: CMA0818Pages: 15Published on: 13, October, 2017
Abstract: Hindustan Gum is an agro-processor in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It is primarily in the business of processing guar gum. The market volatility in demand and prices have shot up due to the need of guar gum in the new and growing shale gas fracking, primarily in the US. Hindustan Gum has ... More
Reference No: F&A0537Pages: 27Published on: 13, October, 2017
Abstract: This case is based on the IPO of the first Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) in India that was based on a portfolio of operating toll roads. InvIT enabled the construction company, which was also the sole equity investor, to release part of its equity to future toll road investments. The ... More
Reference No: MAR0493(B)Pages: 16Published on: 13, October, 2017
Abstract: Case presents the discussion in a meeting at MMT for sharply defining the decision areas, understanding and finalising the webpage options to be tested, criteria to be used for choosing the best option, and the methodology to be adopted for testing the options. The case provides description and discussion on: ( ... More
Reference No: BP0416Pages: 11Published on: 25, October, 2017
Abstract: Business contracts are formed through negotiations, where the parties agree on some terms, disagree on others and keep yet others undecided. Over a period of time, they see themselves as having moved from being negotiating parties to contracting parties, settling on most of the terms. The law, however, states that ... More
Reference No: BP0417Pages: 8Published on: 1, November, 2017
Abstract: All business-to-business contracts have now come to be done on standard contract terms. Every company has its General Conditions of Contract on which it would deal with its customers. Business parties negotiate, converge and do business with each other. However, if a dispute arises, both the parties claim that there ... More
Reference No: CIIE0009Pages: 14Published on: 6, November, 2017
Abstract: Ujwal Kalra founded Memorable Shaadi in 2014 while awaiting admission to the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. The startup offered services connecting clients and vendors in the Indian wedding industry. The case elaborates Ujwal’s journey as an entrepreneur and the choices he made including hiring a co-founder and working remotely ... More
Reference No: BP0414Pages: 10Published on: 4, December, 2017
Abstract: The case discusses the issues related to Zee Tele Films Limited’s claims that the Board of Cricket Control of India was “state” and could act arbitrarily in the award of telecasting rights. The “state” as defined in Article 12 includes “other authorities”, and these are subject to the constitutional limitations. ... More
Reference No: MAR0494Pages: 15Published on: 7, December, 2017
Abstract: Parsana Health Centre Private Limited, one of the pioneers of the organized fitness industry in the city, of Ahmedabad, had been actively engaged in inculcating, nurturing and promoting a healthy lifestyle to the general public through fitness regimes over the last two decades. The thirteen Parsana centres in the different ... More
Reference No: HRM0239(A)Pages: 8Published on: 13, December, 2017
Abstract: The chairman of the 60-year old company Texica, Ashutosh Verma approached Dr. Asim Vakil, who has a wide experience in consulting turnaround activities in declining organizations. The organization had undergone few rounds of downsizing and was also reporting about 15-20% attrition in the organization. Dr. Vakil was requested to redesign ... More
