http://idr.iimranchi.ac.in:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/83 2026-05-22T06:06:14Z http://idr.iimranchi.ac.in:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1666 Title: Case Analysis I: Not a Penny off the Pay, Not a Second on the Day: Long Term Wage Settlement at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Authors: Elembilassery, Varun. Abstract: This case describes an important phenomenon in the industrial sector with a large set of fascinating details. The consequential impact of a strike can be a make or break for the organization. Though strikes are more common in banking sector and manufacturing sector, the possibility of strikes in other sectors cannot be ruled out in the future, owing to several court verdicts in the past few years. Hence, it is imperative on every executive manager or a business leader to have a good understanding of the procedural and legal aspects of strikes and the resolution process. In addition, human resource managers needs to have a thorough understanding of the same, because they play a key role in the resolution process. From that standpoint, this case offers myriad details and raises fundamental questions. The purpose of this case is to place the students in the middle of a crisis to understand few practical aspects related to Industrial Disputes (ID) Act 1947. The specific objectives are to explicate the legality of the strike, the standard procedures to be followed in case of a dispute or non-agreement between parties, the practical application of collective bargaining and the tactics used to resolve disputes. This case will enable a better understanding of the industrial relations scenario and enhance the appreciation of the same. This case is suitable for any post graduate student interested in understanding the labour–employer relationship in an industrial context. 2023-03-07T00:00:00Z http://idr.iimranchi.ac.in:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1608 Title: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd: Can It Be An Indian Pharma’s Bellwether Again? Authors: Kumar, Rohit.; Abraham, Balaji. Abstract: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd (DRL) was one of India’s success stories in the pharma space, wherein a founder’s dream turned into a reality. It had a remarkable growth over three decades, with impeccable quality and regulatory standards, as it went on to become the number-two pharma company in India by sales. However, in the last 3 years, DRL was navigating one of the most challenging times it had ever faced for various reasons. Sales were stagnated, profits had plunged, costs had spiralled and manufacturing sites grappled with US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues—and more importantly, its growth strategies were not delivering results. This resulted in value erosion, reduced number of new product approvals, customers doubting the capabilities, competitors doing much better, etc. Also, it questioned whether DRL continued to be the bellwether or not for the Indian pharma fraternity as competitors raced ahead. This case highlights the global and Indian context of the pharma industry, along with details of three main competitors based on secondary data sources, and analyses the ongoing issues in DRL. Finally, it concludes by highlighting the six decision buckets and the way forward to make DRL a bellwether again in the Indian pharma industry. 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z http://idr.iimranchi.ac.in:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1510 Title: Polymatic plastics & packaging–market deepening versus geography expansion Authors: Mathur, Dhiraj.; Narayanamurthy, Gopalakrishnan.; Sengupta, Tuhin. Abstract: Learning outcomes Learning outcomes are as follows: to understand the need for a small business to expand geographically; to evaluate the business dynamics and challenges faced by an entrepreneur during the business life cycle; and to analyze the geography and create a growth strategy for small business setup in a phase where competition is moving from a moderate to an intense stage. Case overview/synopsis Polymatic Plastics & Packaging (PPP), a proprietorship firm of Mr Shantanu Kalia at Ludhiana, Punjab, India, was formed in 2016 and is involved in the manufacturing of bubble packing and stretch films. Growing business and competition have created both unique challenges as well as propositions for PPP. While growth in business is encouraging Shantanu to secure more contracts for his manufacturing unit, increased competition within Ludhiana is also creating a dilemma to either compete on home turf with USPs ranging from product quality, pricing and superior turn-around-time or explore additional geographies and expand horizontally. Complexity academic level The case is suitable for courses on entrepreneurship and geography strategy in graduate business programs. The case is also suitable for executive program for budding entrepreneurs seeking to explore specific service/product as a potential business proposition and building their business around it. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://idr.iimranchi.ac.in:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1415 Title: MAGIS infotech: talent management concerns Authors: Elembilassery, Varun.; Mathur, Mitali.; Sudalai, Padma. Abstract: In January 2020, the human resources (HR) head of MAGIS Infotech (MAGIS), a software solutions provider to banking and financial firms, was asked to come up with a set of new HR measures to resolve problems related to coordination between employees at MAGIS’s two locations—in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and Coimbatore, India. The Abu Dhabi location had all of the client-facing roles and support functions such as HR and finance, whereas Coimbatore had the back-end roles related to software development and testing. The HR head, located in Abu Dhabi, was responsible for HR matters for both the Abu Dhabi and Coimbatore locations. Within the next two months, MAGIS would recruit and onboard a large batch of employees to double the workforce at the Coimbatore location, which faced a lack of cohesion between employees at different levels. In addition, there was friction between the Abu Dhabi and Coimbatore teams. The HR head had to come up with HR measures to resolve these issues before the new employees were recruited. 2022-06-21T00:00:00Z