Academics

GST & Supply Chain - A Match Made In Heaven - Abishake, IIM Lucknow

There was a lot of hoopla around the introduction of GST bill in parliament recently. GST in simpler terms is a value added tax that will replace all the other existing indirect taxes. Currently, a product being transferred entails an excise duty, VAT, central sales tax and octroi in some cases as well. With implementation of GST, the cascading effect will be eliminated. Let us study the impact of implementation of GST on supply chain:

Why Do Indian Joint Ventures Fail - Views From Prabhakar

The track record for JV's breaking up  has been quite high. According to one estimate almost 60% -70% of JV's do break up finally, once the honeymoon period is over. And that is the global rate. While there is no hard data on India, it is possible that the failure rate is even higher for Indian companies since we have relatively less experience than developed countries in forming joint ventures and we have been at it for a shorter length of time, largely post liberalisation.

Was Ola Boats A Rescue Operation, For Humanity Or A Marketing Gimmick

Chennai was reeling in flood, facing one of its toughest times. Remorseless and intolerant, it was taking a toll on the spirit of Chennai. Life had come to a standstill and it was becoming difficult for people to move on. Roads drowned, water at eight feet and hopes were pinned on boats. A certain Venkatesh Krishna chuckled in a humor. Little did he know that OLA would turn it around?

Changing Consumers In The World Of Social Media - Views From Prabhakar

Who would have imagined ten years ago that people would be checking their social media profiles, soon after waking up. Even before they brush their teeth or sleepily make their way to the kitchen for their morning cuppa. But such is the impact of social media that it is changing our habits, behaviours and with that our attitudes. The consumer psyche is now going through a complete overhaul.

What Is A One Person Company And How To Start One

“Start Early, Plan Your Studies Wisely And You Can Easily Clear CFA” - Swapnil Gore, IIM Rohtak

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) exam is considered as one of the most valued exam for a finance graduate. It is a series of three exams covering a broad range of topics relating to investment management, financial analysis, stocks, bonds and derivatives, and provides a holistic knowledge of other areas of finance. Below are the excerpts from an interview with Swapnil Gore, a PGP07 student, who has cleared CFA level 1.

How The Parsi Community Has Helped India Progress - Strategy With RS

Today is ‪‎Parsi New Year‬. I am reminded of a legend which should act as inspiration for all of us.

The Art Of Cause Marketing - Priyanka From IIM Lucknow

Cause-related marketing is when for-profit and not-for-profit organisations take up an initiative for mutual benefit. Social responsibility is the new norm. It sells like hot cakes among today’s aware consumers and is much sought after by most of the organisations to market themselves. The percentage of consumers who shift brands just because of their association with a social cause is as high as 87% and this preference is increasing at an alarming rate.