A Room for Return
market entry
India-specific
Set in India; the figures and context are India’s.What this case is about
A private equity firm is considering investing in a hotel in a small Indian town near an army cantonment. The firm wants to know whether the investment is financially attractive and whether it should proceed.
Objective
Establish the hotel’s expected annual operating profit and payback period against the client’s hurdle, then assess the material risks before recommending whether to invest.
Skills this case tests
Structuring the problem
Working the numbers
Judgement and recommendation
Communicating clearly
This is an interview practice scenario. Figures in the brief are case inputs, not current market research.