| Case Title |
Voltas Ltd.: From Turnaround to the 'Big Bang' |
| Case Author(s) |
Namratha V. Prasad Sachin Govind S.S. George
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| University |
ICFAI Center for Management Research, India |
| Abstract |
Voltas Ltd., a part of the Tata Group, is one of the leading air-conditioning and engineering companies in India. The case traces the company's restructuring efforts after it suffered losses owing to some ill-timed diversifications and ill-advised investments.
It describes the efforts the company made to organize its businesses around its strengths in air-conditioning and engineering. The case also describes the efforts of the company to become a leader in the Indian retail air-conditioning market.
The case concludes with an account of the growth prospects of the company in its various businesses. |
| Available In |
ECCH Case Collection |
| Publisher |
ICFAI Center for Management Research (ICMR) |
| Publisher Case No. |
306-546-1 |
| Distributor(s) |
European Case Clearing House
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| Pub/Rev Date |
2006 |
| ISBN |
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| Case Length |
22 pgs |
| Teaching Note |
No |
| Pub TN Ref No. |
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| Pages (TN) |
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| Issues |
Gain insights into dangers of excessive diversification and lack of focus; study the turnaround efforts of a diversified company which found itself in trouble; appreciate the importance of focus and a clear recognition of strengths for a company; understand the marketing efforts made by the company to gain leadership in a highly competitive market. |
| Organisation(s) |
Voltas Ltd.
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| Countries |
India |
| Industry |
Electrical Equipment |
| Period Covered |
1996 - 2006 |
| Level |
Postgraduate |
| Links of Interest |
Company's Website
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