Set in Stone

profitability

India-specific
Set in North India; the figures and context are India’s.

What this case is about

Your client is a cement manufacturer in a northern Indian state and has recently seen its profitability deteriorate. The client wants to understand what is driving the decline and how to respond.

Objective

Identify the main revenue and cost drivers behind the profit decline and recommend practical next steps without overstating what the available data can quantify.

Skills this case tests

Structuring the problem
Judgement and recommendation
Working the numbers