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Wealth creation challenges – M/s. A. N. Gandhi

Pervin Gandhi (Ahmedabad, India)
Sujo Thomas (Faculty, Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, India)

Publication date: 1 December 2020

Issue publication date: 11 December 2020

Abstract

Research methodology

The case was created through personal interviews of the proprietor, Arzan Gandhi. The authors also researched data for investment advisory business along with current events relating to Indian stock market and its performance.

Case overview/synopsis

The case explores the fascinating entrepreneurial journey of Arzan Gandhi, 62 years old, from a cotton mill worker to an owner of a reputed investment advisory firm, “M/s A. N. Gandhi” in Ahmedabad, India. Reflecting upon the experiences that empowered Gandhi’s success in investment advisory business, students acquire an insight of real wealth creation challenges in business. Gandhi had to set the right priorities to take his business to the next level with intensified competition in the financial advisory field.

Complexity academic level

The case is best suited for graduate and post-graduate level courses on personal finance, financial planning elective or entrepreneurship. It is useful for teaching lessons on how financial planning and strategic decisions taken, through entrepreneurial traits and opportunity recognition helps in wealth creation and taking a venture to new heights.

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Acknowledgements

There is no potential conflict of interest with respect to this case study.Disclaimer. This case is intended to be used as the basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. The case was compiled from published sources.

Citation

Gandhi, P. and Thomas, S. (2020), "Wealth creation challenges – M/s. A. N. Gandhi", , Vol. 16 No. 6, pp. 703-728. https://doi.org/10.1108/TCJ-03-2020-0017

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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