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Health Insurance to the Base of the Pyramid
Suresh B.P.; S. R. AsokanCase IVEY-9B11A015-EMarketing, StrategyThis case describes a unique insurance scheme in India called Krupa Arogya Suraksha, promoted by the Shree Krishna Arogya Trust. The product was designed with the aim of extending basic health coverage to the “base-of-the-pyramid” population at an affordable premium. The services were provided by Shree Krishna Hospital, of which the Trust was an associate. The Trust and the hospital were looking at a win-win situation: in providing modern health ...Starting at €8.20
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Laxmi Protein Products
Saswata N. Biswas; S. R. Asokan; Suresh B.P.Case IVEY-9B12A029-EMarketing, StrategyThis case describes a typical situation faced by any firm engaged in marketing a commodity. Laxmi Proteins processed and sold pigeon pea, called toor or tur in Hindi. The processed grain was known as toor dal and was an important source of protein in the predominantly vegetarian diet of Indians. With the ongoing economic boom and subsequent increase in household income, it was expected that expenditures on more wholesome diets would increase and ...Starting at €8.20
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Centuryply: Developing a Power Brand in a Commoditized Market
Saikat Banerjee; Abhra BanerjeeCase IVEY-9B12A042-EMarketing, StrategyCenturyply operates in the building materials space - specifically, in interior decoration with plywood, laminates and decorative veneers - alongside other categories like cement, shipping, and logistics. In India, this market is dominated by unorganized players, and plywood has always been treated as a commodity by marketers. Given the boom in real estate across residences and offices, as well as the current rapid lifestyle changes in India, the...Starting at €8.20
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Onergy: Developing a Social Entrepreneurship Start-up Brand
Saikat Banerjee; Amit AnejaCase IVEY-9B13A045-EEntrepreneurship, Marketing, StrategyONergy, a for-profit social enterprise in the renewable-energy-based products industry is poised to scale up its operations — namely, providing electricity to the underserved, bottom-of-pyramid market in India. Creating a brand in this market has proved difficult, as competition comprises many large and small players. However, given the government’s support of renewable-energy-based products, the company expects substantial and continuous growth ...Starting at €8.20