This term paper is intended to analyze the trends in the performance of the two business groups Mahindra & Mahindra and TVS Iyengar. The study is completely based on the statistical data available at Prowess for a period of ten financial years from 1995-96 to 2004-2005.
Table of Contents
Overview of the Study
Parameters for Study
Mahindra & Mahindra: Business group Analysis
TVS Iyengar: Business group Analysis
Conclusion
Research Objectives and Key Topics
The primary objective of this study is to analyze the performance trends of two prominent Indian business groups, Mahindra & Mahindra and TVS Iyengar, over a ten-year financial period from 1995-96 to 2004-2005. The research seeks to assess these groups through various operational and financial metrics, utilizing secondary data from the Prowess database to identify key growth drivers and strategic focus areas.
- Comparative analysis of sales growth and market concentration using the Herfindahl Index.
- Evaluation of financial efficiency through Market Value Added (MVA) and profitability trends.
- Assessment of productivity metrics, specifically Capital and Labor Productivity.
- Examination of technological intensity, including R&D expenditure and licensing activities.
- Analysis of external exposure through export and import intensity metrics.
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Overview of the Study
Topic of the Study: Business Group Analysis of Mahindra & Mahindra and TVS Iyengar
Objective: To analyze the trends in the performance of the two business groups viz. Mahindra & Mahindra and TVS Iyengar.
Period: The data for a period of ten financial years from 1995-96 to 2004-2005 will be considered for undertaking the performance analysis.
Data Source: Secondary data, for the period under study, available in the Prowess Software of CMIE is considered for performance analysis.
Limitations: The project is completely based on Prowess for statistical data. The companies for which data were available in Prowess were considered, company for which data were not available in Prowess was ignored. The analysis solely on the basis of available data and hence might have resulted in slightly deviant results from reality or other studies.
Summary of Chapters
Overview of the Study: This chapter outlines the research scope, objectives, period of analysis, and data sources used to conduct the study on the two business groups.
Parameters for Study: This section details the specific financial and operational metrics, such as growth analysis, MVA, and productivity, used to evaluate the companies.
Mahindra & Mahindra: Business group Analysis: This chapter provides an in-depth review of the Mahindra Group, analyzing its growth, financial performance, and technological and market orientation.
TVS Iyengar: Business group Analysis: This chapter performs a comprehensive evaluation of the TVS Iyengar group, focusing on its market standing, productivity, and investment patterns.
Conclusion: This final chapter synthesizes the findings, highlighting how both groups have secured positions among the top business houses in India through strategic diversification and focus on core companies.
Keywords
Mahindra & Mahindra, TVS Iyengar, Business Group, Financial Analysis, Sales Growth, CAGR, Herfindahl Index, Market Value Added, Productivity, R&D Intensity, Marketing Intensity, Export Intensity, Import Intensity, Prowess, India
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this study?
The study provides a comprehensive performance analysis of two major Indian conglomerates, the Mahindra Group and the TVS Iyengar Group, covering the period from 1996 to 2005.
Which key parameters are used to assess the business groups?
The performance is evaluated based on several parameters including Growth Analysis (CAGR), Herfindahl Index for concentration, Financial Analysis (MVA and Profitability), Productivity, Technology Intensity, Marketing/Advertising Intensity, and Foreign Exposure.
What is the primary objective of this research?
The primary goal is to analyze the growth patterns, financial performance, and operational efficiency of the two business groups to understand their strategic positioning and economic contribution.
Which methodology is employed in this research?
The study uses secondary data sourced from the Prowess Software (CMIE) to conduct a quantitative analysis of financial and operational metrics across the identified group companies.
What does the main body of the work cover?
The main body examines individual company performance within each group, focusing on market share, profitability, investment patterns, labor and capital productivity, R&D focus, and international trade activity.
Which keywords characterize this analysis?
The analysis is characterized by terms such as Business Group, Market Value Added, Productivity, CAGR, and various intensity ratios like Export/Import and Marketing/R&D intensity.
What is the significance of the Mahindra & Mahindra analysis?
The analysis identifies Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. as the central firm of its group, showing excellent composite performance and significant investments in innovation, such as the development of the Scorpio.
How does the study evaluate the TVS Iyengar group's performance?
It highlights the group's diversification and identifies key players like TVS Motor Co. and Sundaram Fasteners Ltd., noting their stable growth trajectories and focus on TQM and quality standards.
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- Prof. Kunal Gaurav (Autor:in), 2007, Business Group Analysis, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/187126
