A large corporate house with interest in agri-product sourcing wants to tap the rural retail opportunity. The ‘agri-mall’ concept has generated the most interest amongst the top brass of the organization. You are required to advise them on:
 
i.
 
Defining the concept (proposed product-service mix, store format, possible tie-ups, etc.)
ii.
  Choosing the locations
iii.
  Financial viability of the concept
 
A global theme park operator has identified India as a potential destination for its theme park and has approached the government of your state for various incentives (including subsidized land, connectivity, tax exemptions, etc.). You are required to advise the government on a suitable basket of incentives that can be offered based on direct and indirect benefits that will be derived. Benefits would include employment generation, entertainment tax revenues, increased revenues from tourism, etc.
 
The railway ministry has proposed a high-speed rail corridor between Mumbai and Delhi to win back passengers from low-cost airlines. You are an advisor to the railway ministry on:
 
i.
  Investments
ii.
  Revenue streams
iii.
  Proposed pricing
 
 
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