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Casing Petrochemicals Limited: Reviving Growth in Turbulent Times
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Casing Petrochemicals was a leading importer of Petroleum Derivatives (such as Base Oil), Chemicals and Refrigerants in India. With 90% of the firm's revenue and profits contributed by the Petroleum Business, the other businesses were secondary in nature. The firm through procurement contracts with refineries in Southeast Asia and the Middle East imported base oil and then sold in bulk to institutional buyers across various industries such as automobiles, steel, and consumer companies. . Covid cases had begun to rise again and Indian states had already declared lockdowns. With Crude Oil prices also expected to remain volatile, the future of the firm was at stake.
學習目標
The case illustrates challenges and limitations experienced by a Mid-size importer of Base Oil in India, looking to revive growth despite the unpredictability of the uncertain times. The case demonstrates the protagonists' methodical approach to comprehending numerous problems presented by the epidemic. After working through the case and assignment questions, students will be able to do the following:<ul><li>Examine and explain how a firm may maintain its commercial success in the face of a challenging environment.</li><li>Understand the challenges experienced by base oil importers during the epidemic and potential solutions.</li><li>Identify the tradeoffs among the various combination activities a firm might select to identify its future segment of growth.</li><li>Understand risk management concepts.</li></ul>