Takeover of Raasi Cements by India Cements
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Case Code : BSTR001
Case Length : 8 Pages
Period : 1998-1999
Organization : Raasi Cements Sri Vishnu Cements Limited
Pub Date : 2001
Teaching Note : Available
Countries : India
Industry : Construction - Building Materials & Equipment
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The Takeover of Raasi
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