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Case Code : BSTR174
Case Length : 19 Pages
Period : 1998-2005
Organization : Nokia India
Pub Date : 2005
Teaching Note : Available
Countries : India
Industry : Telecom
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About Nokia
Nokia was founded in 1865 by Fredrik Idestam in Finland as a paper manufacturing company. In 1920, Finnish Rubber Works became a part of the company, and later on in 1922, Finnish Cable Works joined them. All the three companies were merged in 1967 to form the Nokia Group. In the late 1970s, Nokia started taking an active interest in the power and electronics businesses and by 1987, consumer electronics became Nokia's major business. Nokia created the NMT mobile phone standard in 1981 and launched the first NMT phone, Mobira Cityman, in 1987. The company delivered the first GSM network to Radkilinia, a Finnish company in 1991, and in 1992, Nokia 1011 - a precursor for all Nokia's current GSM phones - was introduced. |  |
In the 1990s, Nokia provided GSM services to 90 operators across the world. Another significant move of the company during this period was the divestment of its non-core operations like IT. The company focused on two core businesses - mobile phones and telecommunications networks. Between 1992 and 1996, the company exited from the rubber and cable businesses as well...
Nokia in IndiaNokia entered the Indian market in 1994. The first ever GSM call in India was made on a Nokia 2110 mobile phone on its own network in 1995. When Nokia entered India, the telecom policies were not conducive to the growth of the mobile phone industry. The tariffs levied on importing mobile phones were as high as 27%, usage charges were at Rs.16 per minute and, at these high rates, consumers did not take to mobile phones. Nokia also had to face tough competition from other powerful global players like Motorola, Sony, Siemens and Ericsson... |
The Problems
In spite of its strong marketing, Nokia's problems at the global level had an impact on the company's Indian venture. Globally, Nokia had been experiencing tough times with revenues falling to 29 billion euros in 2004 from 32 billion euros in 2001. The company's operating profits decreased from 5 billion euros in 2003 to 4.3 billion euros in 2004...
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1. Case Details:
- Organization: Nokia India
- Case Code: BSTR174
- Case Length: 19 Pages
- Period: 1998-2005
- Industry: Telecom
- Publication Date: 2005
2. Nokia's Background:
- Founded in 1865 in Finland as a paper manufacturing company.
- Evolution into the Nokia Group in 1967 after the merger of Finnish Rubber Works, Finnish Cable Works, and the original company.
- Transition into consumer electronics as the major business by 1987.
- Pioneering the NMT mobile phone standard in 1981 and launching the first NMT phone, Mobira Cityman, in 1987.
- Introduction of the GSM network in 1991 and the Nokia 1011, a precursor to all subsequent GSM phones, in 1992.
- Strategic focus on mobile phones and telecommunications networks, divesting non-core operations like IT in the 1990s.
3. Nokia's Entry into India:
- Nokia entered the Indian market in 1994.
- The first GSM call in India was made on a Nokia 2110 mobile phone on its own network in 1995.
- Challenging market conditions with high tariffs (27%) on imported mobile phones and usage charges at Rs.16 per minute.
- Tough competition from global players like Motorola, Sony, Siemens, and Ericsson.
4. Challenges Faced by Nokia in India:
- Despite strong marketing, global challenges impacted Nokia's Indian venture.
- Globally, revenues fell from 32 billion euros in 2001 to 29 billion euros in 2004.
- Operating profits decreased from 5 billion euros in 2003 to 4.3 billion euros in 2004.
- High tariffs and tough competition contributed to challenges in the Indian market.
5. Strategic Moves:
- Nokia's strategic response to global challenges and Indian market conditions.
- Consideration of economic factors, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
- The company's adaptation and adjustments in strategy to navigate challenging times.
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