{"title":"63 Moons-NSEL Merger: A Boon or a Bane for the Stakeholders","authors":"Shernaz Bodhanwala","doi":"10.1142/s0218927519500159","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s0218927519500159","url":null,"abstract":"The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, had ordered the mandatory merger of 63 Moons Technologies Limited (63 Moons) with its crisis struck subsidiary company, National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL), the electronic commodity spot exchange of India. However, 63 Moons’ board and promoters did not agree with the forced merger order as they believed that they were not at major fault behind the NSEL payment crisis. The case provides an opportunity to participate in the real-world complex decision-making process which involves the forced merger of two entities that may affect the interest of various stakeholders. The case allows examination of the issues such as related party transactions, internal monitoring and control processes, organizational structure and the regulatory framework which led to the payment crisis.","PeriodicalId":40720,"journal":{"name":"Asian Case Research Journal","volume":"23 1","pages":"369-398"},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43102275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"IKEA: Sustainable Cotton Initiative in China","authors":"Yu Gong, Steve Brown, F. Jia, Jiang Duan","doi":"10.1142/s0218927519500202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s0218927519500202","url":null,"abstract":"This case presents an industry leading company — IKEA’s multi-tier sustainable cotton initiative in China. The case begins with the background information of IKEA, cotton production in China and cotton-textile supply chain. It then presents IKEA’s sustainable cotton practice globally. This is followed by IKEA China’s motivation to implement sustainable cotton initiatives, its processes and the impacts on its cotton-textile supply chain. Finally, it ends with the case summary.","PeriodicalId":40720,"journal":{"name":"Asian Case Research Journal","volume":"23 1","pages":"491-518"},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1142/s0218927519500202","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45663726","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Van Gogh Museum: A Digitally Engaging Museum","authors":"Diane Natassia, A. Ramadhan","doi":"10.1142/s021892751950010x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s021892751950010x","url":null,"abstract":"Van Gogh Museum (VGM) wants to reach out to as many visitors and non-visitors as possible, enriching and inspiring people through their collection and knowledge on the famous painter, Vincent van G...","PeriodicalId":40720,"journal":{"name":"Asian Case Research Journal","volume":"23 1","pages":"273-287"},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1142/s021892751950010x","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42662531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Safed Detergent Powder: Regional Brand with Rural Focus","authors":"D. Sarkar, K. Kundu","doi":"10.1142/s0218927519500196","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s0218927519500196","url":null,"abstract":"Safechem Industries was the leading manufacturer of detergents and allied products in Eastern India under the brand name of ‘SAFED’. Safed had local factories to service the eastern market at a lower cost than other organized players and this also enabled it to compete with the unorganized sector, especially in the rural markets. The case presents a situation in which the General Manager for Marketing & Strategy at Safechem Industries had to formulate the marketing and growth strategy for the future. The company is based mainly in rural parts of Eastern India. The case describes the detergent industry in India with a special focus on rural markets. It also elaborates on the strengths and weaknesses of Safechem with respect to the detergents market and the strategies adopted by it. The General Manager is expected to choose an appropriate marketing and strategic option to help the company achieve its growth plan.","PeriodicalId":40720,"journal":{"name":"Asian Case Research Journal","volume":"23 1","pages":"457-489"},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1142/s0218927519500196","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45676596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Feature Suites Company Limited: The Management Contract of Manor Inn","authors":"Olimpia C. Racela, R. Narula","doi":"10.1142/s0218927519500214","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s0218927519500214","url":null,"abstract":"Feature Suites Co. Ltd. (Feature Suites), a hospitality and restaurant business, had hired Agate Hospitality Group (Agate) in 1987 to manage the operations of its Manor Inn under Agate’s Modish hotel brand. The management contract between Feature Suites and Agate would end on 31 January 2018 and the ongoing 10 months of negotiations for contract renewal needed to come to a close. The two parties had different views on the level of the operator guarantees in return of the proposed maintenance budget of THB250 million. Feature Suites needed to decide whether to renew the existing contract or to pursue another alternative to manage its Manor Inn hotel operations.","PeriodicalId":40720,"journal":{"name":"Asian Case Research Journal","volume":"23 1","pages":"519-537"},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44251811","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nokia’s Comeback — Is it Revival of an Iconic Brand?","authors":"N. Zaidi, P. Tyagi, Animesh Singh","doi":"10.1142/s0218927519500172","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s0218927519500172","url":null,"abstract":"The case highlights how once a market leader went from glory to decline because of its averseness to change in the dynamic competitive environment. It also emphasises the importance of innovation, ...","PeriodicalId":40720,"journal":{"name":"Asian Case Research Journal","volume":"23 1","pages":"415-426"},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1142/s0218927519500172","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47704204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"EXIM Bank’s Rampal Project Financing Dilemma","authors":"D. Satish","doi":"10.1142/s0218927519500093","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s0218927519500093","url":null,"abstract":"Export Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) had agreed to finance a US$1.62 billion debt which constituted 70% of the capital needed to construct a controversial 1320 MW coal-based thermal power plant in Rampal, Bangladesh. The plant was located within 14 km of the Sundarbans, recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. According to environmentalists, the construction and operation of this plant would give rise to serious environmental, social, and governance issues which would have an adverse, irreversible, and unprecedented effect on the Sundarbans and its people.Amidst growing pressure from activists, Yaduvendra Mathur, Chairman and Managing Director of EXIM Bank, has to take a call on whether to go ahead with financing the project or not. The decision will not only involve assessing the financial impact of the Rampal exposure on the bank given the risks associated with the project, but also involve evaluating issues relating to financing fossil fuel exposure at a time when the financial community has taken climate change seriously and is decarbonizing its portfolios while investing in clean energy.","PeriodicalId":40720,"journal":{"name":"Asian Case Research Journal","volume":"23 1","pages":"237-271"},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1142/s0218927519500093","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49339550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ITC Limited: Decoding Business Segment Betas","authors":"Shalini Talwar, Anmol Garg","doi":"10.1142/s0218927519500081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s0218927519500081","url":null,"abstract":"OCV was seeking to improve its processes and enhance the skills of its analysts so as to provide valuable solutions for their clients in terms of the issues related to the profitability and risk of...","PeriodicalId":40720,"journal":{"name":"Asian Case Research Journal","volume":"23 1","pages":"203-235"},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1142/s0218927519500081","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44451248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ashish Pandey, Reeju Guha, Navjyoti Malkar, N. Pandey
{"title":"Marching Towards Creating Shared Value: The Case of YES Bank","authors":"Ashish Pandey, Reeju Guha, Navjyoti Malkar, N. Pandey","doi":"10.1142/s0218927519500111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s0218927519500111","url":null,"abstract":"The case highlights YES Bank’s responsible banking approach through its journey of 12 years characterized by agile response to business opportunity and societal needs, innovative product design, organic and steady business growth and healthy shareholder returns. Responsible banking has evolved with an inclusive approach wherein it is aimed at sustainable development by creating social and natural capital along with creating stakeholder value. The three pillars of responsible banking in YES Bank are; Triple Bottom Line accounting and reporting, climate finance, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The case raises the question about the ways of measuring the effectiveness of the responsible banking initiatives.","PeriodicalId":40720,"journal":{"name":"Asian Case Research Journal","volume":"23 1","pages":"289-312"},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1142/s0218927519500111","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46494100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Veera Tanneries Private Limited: An Indian Leather Enterprise’s Drive Towards Sustainability","authors":"Sandeep Gupta, Sanjeev Gupta","doi":"10.1142/s0218927519500147","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s0218927519500147","url":null,"abstract":"It is essential to monitor the development of resource and pollution intensive industries such as textile, leather, pharmaceutical etc., under burgeoning pressure of environmental compliance. Keeping the above-mentioned objective in mind, the case analyzes the sustainability strategies of a leading leather enterprise in India — Veera Tanneries Private Limited. Veera has undertaken initiatives to determine how it should address sustainability challenges to reduce environmental impact and ensure business growth. A discussion on such a problem would allow the case to look at the company’s motivations for adopting eco-friendly measures in the Indian leather industry (to address sustainability challenges), the potential impact on business performance of such measures, for instance increasing cost to production and other business strategies to support the company’s growth.","PeriodicalId":40720,"journal":{"name":"Asian Case Research Journal","volume":"23 1","pages":"351-367"},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2019-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1142/s0218927519500147","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48339289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}