Tea Connect’s Brew for Business Expansion The case discusses the entrepreneurial dilemma of Kishan Jainani, the founder of Tea Connect, a chain of five tea cafes across Rajasthan. Tea Connect was thriving with an annual sales revenue of INR48.1 million in 2019, despite a general sentiment of inflation hurting most industries. Jainani had ambitious goals …
Meesho’s Pivot: From Social Commerce to E-Commerce This case delves into Meesho's pivotal decision to transition from a social commerce to a Business-to-Everyone (B2E) model in the Indian e-commerce sector, In 2021, Meesho, a social commerce company, established in 2015 by Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal, faced a pivotal strategic decision. Initially designed to empower …
Balancing Ethics & Growth: EcoTress’s Strategy Dilemma EcoTress, founded by Suresh Singhania in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, specializes in ethically sourced, 100% virgin human hair products. These products are primarily sold through e-commerce platforms and the company’s website, where its values of ethical sourcing and sustainability are emphasized. EcoTress has successfully positioned itself as …
Health Insurance & Inpatient Care Access in India In India, equitable and affordable access to care is a fundamental policy concern with a low public health expenditure (1.15% of gross domestic product) and high out-of-pocket health expenditure (OOPE) (50.6% of health expenditure). Several health insurance programmes have been launched in India to improve accessibility to …
The Cleanest City in India for 7 Years in a Row: How did Indore pull it off? The announcement of the Clean India Mission on 2 October 2014 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, was a historic occasion for the country. In addition to placing cleanliness at the top of the …
Is FOMO Driving Post-Pandemic Travel Trends? The study delves into how the surge in individuals' desire to travel due to Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and the monotony of lockdown life has led to the emergence of revenge traveling as a new phenomenon. By investigating the relationship between FOMO, contextual trust, experiential risk, and the …
Al-Chef Cafeteria’s Post-Pandemic Survival & Growth The pandemic was ebbing as Mr. Ali Arif, a partner at Al-Chef Cafeteria in Patna, Bihar, observed the city's once vibrant streets with concern. This capital city of Bihar has seen a significant rise in the fast-food market. Driven by the adventurous tastes of the younger generation, Al-Chef Cafeteria …
ESG Trends: Indian Firms vs. Global Giants Do Institutional Investors Care about ESG Performance? - A Study of Indian Firms In the past few years, academicians, policymakers, and regulatory bodies have given conscious attention to sustainability. Sustainability in business means integrating environmental and social issues into business practices and strategies. Researchers have also observed that …
Adapting to AI: Employee Fitment in Industry 4.0 This study develops a practical understanding of the positive and negative employee experiences due to artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and the creation of technostress. It unravels the HR development-related challenges with the onset of Industry 4.0. Semi-structured interviews with 32 professionals working across nine industries were conducted. …
Digital Pathways to a Green Tomorrow In recent years, there has been a growing focus among scholars and practitioners on the sustainability paradigm, which emphasizes the integration of social, economic, and environmental dimensions known as the triple bottom line (TBL). As part of the European Union's (EU) efforts to evolve into a resource-efficient and competitive …
Crafting Corporate Success: Blogs & LinkedIn Revolution Business writing skills are essential for managers, yet traditional assessment methods often fail to create a realistic workplace writing environment. To address this gap, a study involving 98 business management students explores the efficacy of a Web 2.0–based business writing tool utilizing blogging and LinkedIn. This innovative approach …
FAKE MESSAGES TO SHARE OR NOT TO SHARE? Consumers’ use of social media to share and seek information about products/services has grown multifold in the last few years. An unfortunate consequence of such behavior is the unprecedented rise of fake or misleading information. Misinformation is fabricated information created to harm or malign people, organizations, products, …
Sparking Desire - How Consumer Emotions Drive Battery Electric Car Purchases in Emerging Markets Electric mobility is crucial for Asian countries, as the transportation sector contributes 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions. With 93 of the top 100 most polluted cities in Asia, Asian countries are on the front lines of climate change. Promoting e-mobility …
Metaverse Adoption: Challenges and Public Perception - A research work by Prof. Anubhav Mishra Imagine stepping into a world where reality and virtuality intertwine seamlessly. You’re not just exploring a new digital space; you’re engaging with a universe where your virtual experiences are as rich and meaningful as your real-life ones. Welcome to the metaverse, …
Exploring Continuous Purchase Intention for Organic Personal Care Products: Insights from Dr. Deepak Halan’s Research In a world where consumer preferences are increasingly shifting towards sustainability and natural products, Organic Personal Care Products (OPCPs) have carved out a significant niche in the personal care industry. Dr. Deepak Halan’s recent research paper, “Continuous Purchase Intention of …
Imagine walking into your favorite retail store and suddenly being greeted by a holographic assistant, showcasing products in a way you’ve never seen before. This isn’t a scene from a sci-fi movie—it's the exciting reality of augmented reality (AR) in today’s shopping world. Dr. Rekha Attri, Professor and Dean of Student Affairs at Jaipuria Institute …
