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Case
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Reference no. IMD-3-1133
Published by: International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Originally published in: 2002
Version: 17.07.2003
Length: 8 pages
Data source: Field research

Abstract

This is part of a two-case series. Ballarpur Industries Ltd (BILT) was the flagship company of the Thapar Group - one of India's six major industrial houses. A leading manufacturer of paper and chemicals, the company faced bankruptcy in 1997. Gautam Thapar, a grandson of the founder, was called in to save the company. The (A) case examines the situation, both internal and external, that confronted Gautam when he took over as Chief Financial Officer. The (A) case ends with him contemplating how to rescue the company in a timeline of 18 months. A video is available to accompany this case series.
Location:
Industry:
Size:
USD307.5 million
Other setting(s):
February 2000

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Abstract

This is part of a two-case series. Ballarpur Industries Ltd (BILT) was the flagship company of the Thapar Group - one of India's six major industrial houses. A leading manufacturer of paper and chemicals, the company faced bankruptcy in 1997. Gautam Thapar, a grandson of the founder, was called in to save the company. The (A) case examines the situation, both internal and external, that confronted Gautam when he took over as Chief Financial Officer. The (A) case ends with him contemplating how to rescue the company in a timeline of 18 months. A video is available to accompany this case series.

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Location:
Industry:
Size:
USD307.5 million
Other setting(s):
February 2000

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