Scaling Without Profit

profitability

India-specific
Set in India; the figures and context are India’s.

What this case is about

Your client, Boltwing Mobility, is an Indian electric two-wheeler startup. Sales have doubled over the past 18 months, but the company is still loss-making. Diagnose what is driving the losses and identify practical levers to improve profitability.

Objective

Establish whether losses are driven by weaker per-vehicle economics, a growing fixed-cost base, or both, then prioritize realistic levers to improve profitability.

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.