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INDUSTRY GUIDE:
MR. DIVYANKAR GOEL
REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
NORTH DIVISION
SUBMITTED BY:
ASHUTOSH KUMAR SINGH
PGDM(2009-2011)
JIML-09-038
I hereby declare that the following documented Project Report titled “How to
minimize the Chinese wipes market and to find the target customer” is an
authentic work done by me.
The study was undertaken as a part of the course curriculum of PGDM-Full Time
Program of Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow.
I take this opportunity to express my deep sense of gratitude to all those who
have contributed significantly by sharing their knowledge and experience in the
completion of this project.
I would also like to thank Mr. Sudhir Srivastava, ASM, Delhi- NCR for their kind
guidance at every level. I would like to thank you for your kind support as and
when I needed.
I would also extend my gratitude to Mr. Amit Bhardwaj, DM, Big Bazar, GIP
Noida, Mr. Tekchand and other staff members for their kind assistance during my
project. I would like to sincerely thank all of you for your help.
• Declaration………………………………………………………………………2
• Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………...3
• Table of contents…………………………………………………………….....4
Chapter 9: recommendations…………………………………………………..……72
Chapter 11 : annexure………………………………………………………………..76
In last few years, the growth and development story of India has seen different
stages. From the time of independence to 1991, the time of liberalization in India
and then to the twenty first centaury, the markets have shown tremendous
changes. Today consumers have got the power and the income to spend on
products. Different firms entered in the market and lost but many succeeded and
make their mark. All the markets starts with nascent stage and later grow to its
maturity, same with the wipes market which is in its nascent stage in India now
but the potential is high if explored.
The objective of my research was to identify the various factors responsible for
the slow progress of the product in the market. And to study the target market for
KARA skincare wipes. Also give recommendations for the same
.
Chinese wipes have entered in the Indian market few years back but with in a
few years it has got it self in a good position. We need to look at the various
possible factors which lead to this situation and to formulate a strategy for KARA
to handle them conveniently.
I have tried to ask as much questions from the customers as possible and as
personally as possible. I have selected the customers for the questionnaires at
random but most of the time females have shown more interest than male
customers and hence the proportions of female samples are more than male.
My work is restricted to only a hyper mart, i.e. Big Bazaar where only those who
visited that hyper mart is taken for this research work. So, the samples are those
who visited that hyper mart in that period.
Research Design:
Research methodology is the arrangement of condition for collection and
analysis of data in a manner that aims to combine the relevance to the research
purpose with economy in procedure. Research is conceptual structure within
which research is conducted. It is way to systematically study and solve the
research problems.
Sample Size:
The data was collected through the questionnaires, getting them filled from the
customers. The sample size for the study taken is 342.
Scope of study:
Sampling Technique:
A closed end questionnaire was constructed for the survey. A set of
questions was presented to respondents for their answers.
Data Collection:
Primary Data:
The first hand information bearing on any research is the one which has been
collected by the researcher. The data here is collected through:
• A structured questionnaire
Secondary Data:
The data which has already been collected, complied and presented earlier
by any agency may be used for purpose of investigation. The data collected
through:
• Various publications in form of annual reports, various papers
and journals published from time to time.
• Through internet and Books
• Some respondents might not give the correct information due to their lack
of interest and shortage of time.
• Time constraint.
• Location constraint i.e. I have done this project while being at Big Bazaar,
so the customers of that hyper mart are taken as sample.
• The 10th largest cement producer globally and the 2nd largest in India.
MISSION
To deliver superior value to our customers, shareholders, employees and society
at large. .
VALUES
Integrity
Commitment
Passion
Seamlessness
Speed
The logo is the symbolic reflection of these traits. It is the cornerstone of our
corporate identity. It helps us leverage the unique Aditya Birla brand and endows
us with a distinctive visual image.
Depicted in vibrant, earthy colours, it is very arresting and shows the sun rising
over two circles. An inner circle symbolising the internal universe of the Aditya
Birla Group, an outer circle symbolising the external universe, and a dynamic
meeting of rays converging and diverging between the two.
Our corporate logo thus serves as an umbrella for our Group. It signals the
common values and beliefs that guide our behavior in all our entrepreneurial
activities. It embeds a sense of pride, unity and belonging in all of our 130,000
Businesses
Aditya Birla is organized into various subsidiaries that operate across different
sectors. Among these are viscose staple fibre, non-ferrous metals, cement,
viscose filament yarn, branded apparel, carbon black, chemicals, Modern
retail(under the 'More.' brand of Supermarkets, and also under the Trinethra, and
Fabmall brands until recently), fertilizers, sponge iron, insulators, financial
services, telecom, BPO and IT services. The Group consists of four main
companies, which operate in various industry sectors through subsidiaries, joint
ventures etc. These are Hindalco, Grasim, Aditya Birla Nuvo, and UltraTech
Cement.
Hindalco has also recently acquired Alcan's stake in the Utkal Alumina Project
Joint venture in Orissa ,India. Hindalco is a Fortune500 company. Hindalco
makes alumina chemicals, primary aluminum, rolled products, alloy wheels,
roofing sheets, wire rods, Cast copper rods, copper cathodes and several other
Cement
The Groups cement business is under both Grasim and UltraTech cement.
Together the two companies under the group account for a substantial share of
the cement market in India. UltraTech cement comprises the erstwhile cement
business of L&T which was acquired by the group. UltraTech announced an
increase in sales by 17% and Profit After Tax by 46% for the quarter ending
September 30, 2007
Carbon Black
The Group is the fourth largest manufacturer of Carbon Black worldwide. It
operates out of facilities in Egypt, Thailand, India and China.It is a major supplier
to several major automobile tyre manufacturers worldwide.
Textile Business
The Aditya Birla Group is the world's largest player in the Viscose Staple Fiber
industry. It operates out of India, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia and China. It owns the
Birla Cellulose brand. Apart from viscose staple fiber, the group also owns acrylic
fiber businesses in Egypt and Thailand, viscose filament yarn businesses and
spinning mills at several locations all over India and South East Asia.
The group has pulp and plantation interests in Canada and has recently invested
in plantations in Laos The Aditya Birla group is also a major player in the
branded garments market in India. Its subsidiary, Madura Garments, is a major
Telecom Services
Aditya Birla Group holds a 98.3% stake in Idea Cellular, a leading telecom
operator in India. Idea Cellular started off as a joint venture with the group, AT&T
and the Tata Group. However the stakes of the remaining partners was
eventually acquired by the group. After an Initial Public Offering on the Indian
Stock Markets, Idea Cellular now accounts for a third of the group's market
capitalization.
Other Businesses
Apart from the above businesses, the group is a major player in industry sectors
like Insulators, Fertilizers, IT (It owns PSI Data Systems Limited -
http://www.psidata.com), ITeS (It owns Transworks and recently acquired the
Canadian BPO Firm Minacs), Chemicals, Mining, Sponge Iron, Financial
Services (A joint venture with Sunlife) and more recently, Retail.
Philanthropy
The Group actively involves itself in several community development initiatives
-in particular around its manufacturing locations . The group also supports
development activities in areas like healthcare, education, sustainable livelihood,
infrastructure and social causes. It works in 3700 villages, reaching out to 7
MAJOR COMPANIES
The major companies of the Group are among India's leading corporates. These
include
• Samruddhi Cement—cement
• Essel Mining & Industries Ltd-- iron and manganese ore mining,
noble ferro alloys
Grasim Industries Limited, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, ranks
among India's largest private sector companies, with consolidated net turnover of
Rs.184 billion and a consolidated net profit of Rs.22 billion (FY2009).
Its core businesses are VSF and cement, which contribute to over 90 per cent of
its revenues and operating profits. The Aditya Birla Group is the world’s largest
producer of VSF, commanding a 23 per cent global market share. Grasim, with
an aggregate capacity of 333,975 tpa has a global market share of 12 per cent. It
is also the second largest producer of caustic soda (which is used in the
production of VSF) in India.
In cement, Grasim along with its subsidiary UltraTech Cement Ltd. has a
capacity of 45.7 million tpa as on 30 June 2009 and is a leading cement player in
Nagda
Nagda is its largest unit producing a wide range of VSF to suit customer
requirements in terms of length, denier and colour and also second and third
generation fibres like Modal, Excel and Solvent Spun fibres, respectively. Nagda
is also the largest producer of spun-dyed specialty fibre in the world.
Harihar
The Harihar unit houses facility for manufacture of both VSF and rayon grade
pulp, the basic raw material for VSF. The company's Rayon Grade plant was the
first in India to use totally indigenous wood resources with in-house technology
for producing rayon pulp with an innovative oxygen bleaching
process to reduce the use of chlorine.
Kharach
The VSF plant at Kharach, set up in 1996, employs the most modern technology
giving it a competitive edge in the export market.
This spread and scale of operations make the Group's VSF operations very cost
competitive. Moreover, vertical integration into plantation, manufacturing of rayon
grade pulp and horizontal integration into production of principal raw material
required for VSF production, namely, caustic soda, intermediate inputs namely
CS2, sulphuric acid along with captive power and steam generation facilities,
further enhance its competitive edge.
With the capability to offer the entire range of cellulosic fibre under the umbrella
brand of “Birla Cellulose”, Grasim has positioned itself as a dependable supplier
of cellulosic fibres for “Feel, Comfort & Fashion” across global markets. To
penetrate into niche market segments and to grow further, the division has
ventured into the production of high performance viscose fibres aptly named
Viscose Plus, High Wet Modulus Fibres (Modal) and new generation Solvent
Spun Fibres and Birla Excel.
Grasim has grown to become a leading cement player in India. >> Grasim
ventured into cement production in the mid 1980s, setting up its first cement
plant at Jawad in Madhya Pradesh and since then it has grown to become a
leading cement player in India.
Grasim’s cement operations today span the length and breadth of India, with 11
composite plants, 11 split grinding units, four bulk terminals and 64 ready-mix
concrete plants as on 30 June 2009.
All the plants are located close to sizeable limestone mines and are fully
automated to ensure consistent quality. All units use state-of-the-art equipment
and technology and are certified with ISO 9001 for quality systems and ISO
14001 for environment management systems.
Leveraging the strong equity and goodwill of the house mark, the company has a
strong national brand UltraTech cement under the Aditya Birla Group logo.
Grasim is also nurturing some regional brands like Vikram Cement and
Rajashree Cement.
Grasim is one of the largest ready mix concrete (RMC) players in India. RMC
business is in a rapid growth phase. The company has consolidated capacity of
11.31 million cubic meters with the network of 64 plants as on 30 June 2009.
Chemicals
Grasim has India's second largest caustic soda unit. >> Rayon grade caustic
soda is an important raw material in VSF production. To achieve a reliable and
economical supply of this chemical, Grasim set up a rayon grade caustic soda
unit at Nagda in 1972, with an initial capacity of 33,000 tpa. This has since grown
to 258,000 tpa, making it the country's second largest caustic soda unit.
It uses cost-effective membrane cell technology and is 100 per cent self-
sufficient in power. For gainful utilisation of chlorine, the unit has expanded its
operations with the production of stable bleaching powder (SBP) used in water
purification, sanitation and as a bleaching agent; poly aluminium chloride (PAC)
used in water treatment, paper sizing and effluent treatment; and chloro
sulphonic acid, used in vinyl sulphate, the raw material for dyes and
intermediates, saccharin, drugs and pharmaceuticals, etc.
Textiles
Grasim has strong nation-wide retail network and also caters to international
fashion houses in USA and UK. >> Grasim has a strong presence in fabrics and
synthetic yarns through its subsidiary, Grasim Bhiwani Textiles Limited, and is
well known for its branded suitings, Grasim and Graviera, mainly in the polyester
- cellulosic branded menswear. Its textile plants are located at Bhiwani (Haryana)
Global footsteps
Indo-Thai Synthetics Company Ltd was incorporated in 1969 in Thailand, started
operations in 1970, this was Aditya Birla Group’s first foray into international
venture. Aditya Birla Group incorporated P.T. Elegant Textiles in 1973 in
Indonesia. Thai Rayon incorporated in 1974, this was the second company in
Thailand, operating in Viscose Rayon Staple Fiber. Century Textiles Co. Ltd. is
taken over by Aditya Birla Group in 1974; this company is a weaving and dyeing
plant manufacturing and exporting variety of synthetic fabrics. PT Sunrise Bumi
Textiles incorporated in 1979, it produces yarn exported over 30 countries in 6
continents. P.T Indo Bharat Rayon incorporated in 1980 produces Viscose
Staple Fiber in Indonesia to become a dominant player in the domestic market
as well as export markets. Thai Polyphosphates and Chemicals was started in
1984 in Thailand to produce Sodium Phosphates, presently merged with Thai
Epoxy and Allied Products Company Limited (1992), Thai Sulphites and
Chemicals Company Limited (1995) to form Aditya Birla Chemicals Ltd. This
company supplies to sectors such as food, textiles, electrical and electronics,
composites, leather, plastics and automobiles. PT Indo Liberty Textiles was
incorporated in 1995 to manufacture synthetic spun yarn.
In late 1990’s and later, the focus was the textile business because of the end of
Multi-Fiber Arrangement (MFA) which opened a host of opportunities to Indian
exporters. In this period, Aditya Birla Group took a three route strategy for
growth.
Jayashree textiles was acquired by Aditya Birla Nuvo (formerly Indian Rayon), is
a leading producer and exporter of yarns and fabrics to 50 countries with a
turnover of $413 million. It acquired Madura Garments in 2000 to enter the
branded garments business. Has brands such as Louis Philippe, Van Heusen,
Peter England, Allen Solly, SF Jeans among others and also a global supplier to
global buyers such has Marks & Spencer’s, Polo etc.
AV Cell Inc., a joint venture between Aditya Birla Group and Tembec, Canada,
established operations in 1998 to produce softwood and hardwood pulp for the
purpose of internal consumption among different units of the Group.
Together, Aditya Birla Group and Tembec, Canada have acquired AV Nackawic
Inc., which produces dissolving pulp, as a further step to integrate. Grasim
industries Ltd. is a leading player in the Viscose Staple Fiber (VSP). The Aditya
Birla Group's VSF manufacturing plants straddle Thailand, Indonesia, India and
China. At each of these locations, further capacity expansions are under way —
in Thailand by 31 ktpa; in Indonesia by 37 ktpa; in India by 64 ktpa and in China
by 30 ktpa. These brownfield expansions, slated to be completed by the second
quarter of 2008, will further notch up the Group's VSF production from 566 ktpa
to 727 ktpa and entail an investment close to US$ 260 million.
Joint ventures
Thai Rayon Promoted in 1974 by the Aditya Birla Group, Thai Rayon is the sole
manufacturer of Viscose Rayon Staple Fibre (VSF) in Thailand. More than 50 per
cent of Thai Rayon's VSF throughput is directly exported to more than 20
countries worldwide. The VSF meets the stringent quality expectations of
customers in USA, Mexico, Europe, Turkey, Canada, Israel, Australia, South
Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Cost Grasim is the lowest cost producer of VSF in the world. It is the most
integrated fibre producer with the chain stretching right from Forest to Pulp to
Fibre to Yarn. All most all the intermediate inputs are captive. Besides, their in-
house engineering division enables us to grow in a most cost effective way.
Technology On technology front, they produce all the three generations of man
made cellulosic fibres from an in-house developed capability through research
and development. Their research and development efforts are not limited to fibre
stage alone but extend to entire textile value chain. While the plantation and
related activity is carried out at Grasim Research Institute (GFRI, Harihar, India),
the Product innovations are carried out at Birla Research Institute (BRI, Nagda,
India). For value chain related activities, a state of art “Textiles Research &
Application Development Centre” has been established at Kharach, Gujarat-India
to entire textile value chain from yarn to fabric to garments.
Markets On marketing front, their reach extends to the entire globe, through
marketing offices. On a global level, their major strength is in spun-dyed fibres
and now other specialities such as Non-woven, Modal and Excel have started
penetrating in global markets. Their brand “Birla Cellulose” is firmly entrenched in
the market. Their value added marketing services comprising of technical,
logistical, financial, marketing and informational support have enabled us to
emerge as the most preferred supplier of VSF in world.Our offerings whether
from India, Thailand, Indonesia or China are all marketed under the mother
brand “Birla Cellulose” and sub brands Birla Viscose, Birla Modal & Birla Excel.
An umbrella brand has enabled us to create a common identity for our product
Birla Cellulose is the Aditya Birla Group's umbrella brand for its range of
cellulosic fibres. It comprises versatile sub-brands; Birla Viscose, Birla Viscose
Plus, Birla Modal, and Birla Excel. These brands offer a wide range of functional
benefits such as soft feel, high moisture absorbency, bio degradability and
comfort to the wearer. These fibres have multiple applications including apparel,
home textiles, dress material, knitwear, non-woven etc.
Fibre is one of the oldest businesses of the Aditya Birla Group that commenced
in 1954. Birla Cellulose is a world leader in viscose staple fibre (VSF). Its
production is spread across six countries, viz. Canada, Thailand, India,
Indonesia, China and Laos. The Group independently fulfills India's entire VSF
requirements.
With a strong focus on Research and Development (R&D), the Group's R&D
initiatives span the entire value chain.
"Nature is the genesis of all that surrounds us, therefore, what other than nature
could be the origin of Birla Cellulose." Nature is the source of Birla Cellulose and
herein lies the inspiration of their logo.
"comfort and lightness". The vibrant green indicates that Birla Cellulose can take
on vibrant colours. The circle signifies the cycle of nature and sustainability.
The characteristics:
Water conservation
Birla Cellulose Viscose is highly environment friendly. Every kilogram of viscose
produced saves 200 buckets of water when compared to cotton. Thus it
preserves one of the most valuable natural resources.
Process friendliness
The process being followed for production is environment friendly and green due
to the following advantages:
SpunShades
This variant is environment friendly and results in conservation of water
throughout the value chain. It is Okeo Tex certified, i.e. it meets the ecological
requirements set for baby articles.
An integrated outlook
Birla Cellulose is growing by leaps and bounds through both organic and
inorganic route. The efforts towards integration and self sufficiency are as
follows:
Beyond business
A value-based, caring corporate citizen, the Aditya Birla Group inherently
believes in the trusteeship concept of management. Part of the Group's profits
are ploughed back into meaningful welfare-driven initiatives that make a
qualitative difference to the lives of marginalised people. These activities are
carried out under the aegis of the Aditya Birla Centre for Community Initiatives
and Rural Development, which is spearheaded by Mrs. Rajashree Birla.
Product Profile:
Aditya Birla Group, has recently launched its new product “Kara Skincare
Wipes”. Kara Skincare wipes is a solution to skin care regime out of home – a
convenient way to be at you best always. Sometimes your hectic schedule
leaves you with little time to take care of your skin. But with Kara Skincare wipes
in your bag, you can now take care of your skin even when you’re on the go.
With a unique formulation of natural ingredients, these wipes are easy to use –
anytime, anywhere. What’s more, they are made from Birla Cellulose, a fiber that
is 100% natural and biodegradable.
• MOISTURIZING WIPES:
Kara Moisturizing wipes is enriched with the goodness of Almond and
Honey for beautiful radiant and glowing skin. It is also fortified with vitamins
for skin conditioning and is suitable for use right throughout the year.
• TONING WIPES:
Kara Toning wipes is enriched with Rose and Thyme extracts that tighten
the skin and maintain the normal pH balance.
• SUNSCREEN WIPES:
Kara Sunscreen wipes has a formulation of SPF 20* which protects the
skin from the adverse effects of UVA and UVB sunrays. It is enriched with
antioxidants like Plum extract & Vitamin E that nourish the skin and Aloe Vera
extract that keeps the skin moisturized.
BRAND ANALYSIS
BRAND ANALYSIS
”Kara means care” . The brand also marks Aditya Birla Group's foray into
the Indian FMCG market.
According to reports, Wipes market is worth around Rs 30 crore ( source : Ginni
filaments website).
Kara Skincare wipes is positioned as an essential skincare accessory. The brand
is being launched in six variants –
• Refreshing
• Deep Pore Cleansing
• Toning
• Moisturizing
• Sunscreen Wipes
• Make up removal wipes
The brand should target the young lady professionals who often
need to meet alot of people and have to work in outdoors.
The brand aims to create a new category of wipes in India . Hence the challenge
is to educate the targetted consumers about the usefulness of this product. This
task is cut out for Kara since the targetted consumer is already exposed to such
products. The only task is to inculcate the habit of buying and using the wipes.
The product is relevant in the Indian market for two reasons - One is the climate
which necessitates such a product and second is the growing number of lady
The brand has the tagline " skin care on the go " which clearly communicates
the core brand positioning. The brand is being promoted as the anytime solution
to look good
Kara has a good potential to create and own a new category. The brand already
has the first mover advantage. But the category does not have much entry
barriers. It can face stiff competition from cheap imports. But Kara has the
financial backing of Birla group and the investment in building this brand will
pave the way for another successful marketing story.
HOW IT WORKS
With a new innovative product range of Kara ™ Skincare Wipes rich in natural
extracts, this once incurable problem has found an extremely simple answer.
What you could not do so far through the day is now possible as many times as
you want. A critical three step action which cleans your skin, gives it essential
hydration and replenishes the vital nutrition of the skin can be done in one easy
swipe, thanks to the advanced skin wipe technology from Kara ™ . It’s unique
innovative three step action that is set to change your skincare routine, and
ensure that the skin stays young and vibrant all though the day.
This three step action was always a very critical need for the skin, and with the
revolutionary wipe format of skincare, it has enabled women to rectify dull
sagging skin all through the day. Additionally, a mesh like structure of the easy-
to-carry around wipe helps to hold just the right amount of lotion for one time
usage, and a superior applicator technology that regulates the uniformity of lotion
absorption into the skin. Therefore, the right amount of skincare at the right time
is the Kara ™ way of doing skincare. Make Kara ™ skincare wipes a habit, and
see your skin rejuvenate and glow with health and beauty, forever!
DATA COLLECTION
Secondary Data:
The data which has already been collected, complied and presented earlier
by any agency may be used for purpose of investigation. The data collected
through:
• Various publications in form of annual reports, various papers
and journals published from time to time.
• Through internet
• Books.
Secondary data is taken only for the purpose of “Industry profile”. Rest of the
data collected is primary and exclusively of the beholder of this project.
Note: The following findings and their analysis is done solely on the basis of
responses given by the customers to whom closed ended questionnaires are
given.according to their responses analysis and conclusions are drawn.
Y ES
NO
ANALYSIS-
From the total of 342 customers, only 88% of the customers knew what a wet
wipe is. This particular thing shows the level of awareness among the customers
in Noida.
What is needed is first to make customers aware of the concept and then to
advertize the product. a few years ago when the first wipe was launched, this
concept is yet to make its mark.
Now what is important in this sample are the 88% customers who know what is a
wet wipe.
NO , 33, 11%
YES
NO
Y E S , 268, 89%
ANALYSIS-
From the last question, we have asked this question to only those 301 customers
who know what a wet wipe is.
Out of 301, only 268 customers use wipes, and rest 11% doesn’t. This thing
shows that even after awareness due to different reasons few customers don’t
go for it.
Now our target are these 268 customers who use wipes.
M O RE THA N
TW ICE , 12, 4%
TW ICE , 51, 19% M O RE THA N TW ICE
TW ICE
W HE N JUS T O NCE , 32, JUS T O NCE
RE Q UIRE D, 173, 12% W HE N RE Q UIRE D
65%
ANALYSIS
From the data, we concluded that most o the customers use them as and when
required. It might be once or twice a day or more than that. They might not use
them when its not needed. If we look at the climate in Noida, we can deduce that
this behavior is obvious.
Only 4% use it more than twice a day. After that 19% use them twice a day and
then 12% once a day.
Working people mostly use these wipes and this shows this behaviour.
D O V E , 57, 21%
DO V E
L'O R E A L
G IN N I
O TH E R S , 168, 60% L'O R E A L, 49, 18%
O TH E R S
G IN N I, 4, 1%
ANALYSIS-
According to the survey conducted, among all the competing brands in the
market, customers prefer mostly Dove and L’Oreal. it came into notice that
consumers using these brands are loyal to them and good strong base which
comes with their products, reason being – long existence of the brand in the
market. Where as brands like Ginni have a share of 1% only.
Here others include Kara also.
Y E S , 91, 34%
YES
NO
NO , 177, 66%
ANALYSIS-
from the survey, we concluded that only 34% of the customers are loyal to some
brand, otherwise people go for other brands. This might be due to experimenting
or availability.
Most of the customers are loyal to their brands as this is a question of their
skincare which is a sensitive issue and they go for mostly branded items like
dove or l’oreal.
ANALYSIS-
from this survey, we concluded that most of the customers actually purchase
whatever is available and less people go for brands, hence we can say that
availability plays a major role in sales.
If a customer doesn’t got his brand ,he might move to other branded wipe as
they also give him the same effect. So, if not Dove then go for Nivea wipes or
other branded wipes.
Today consumers have money and if their brand is not available, they are not
hesitant in moving to other brand.
m edic al s tores , 7,
6%
hy per m ark ets , 39, m om and pop s tores
35% hy per m ark ets
m om and pop
s tores , 67, 59% m edic al s tores
ANALYSIS-
most of the customers prefer that these wipes should be made available to their
neighborhood retailer, so that in case of need they can get it from near home.
There are a few customers who are in favour of hypermarkets.
Reason might be that most of the people visit hypermarkets like big bazaar once
or twice a month and wipes requirement rises weekly or sometimes on urgent
basis, so only 35% supports hypermarkets for sale of wipes.
ANALYSIS-
Most of the brand loyal customers supports this fact that they get assurance from
the brand name. most of the big brands like Dove, L’oreal and Nevia are
international brands and people around the world have faith in them. This is the
reason why 61% people shows faith in their brand.
NO , 2, 3%
Y E S , 22, 34% YES
C A N N'T S A Y
NO
C A N N 'T S A Y , 40,
63%
ANALYSIS-
Most of the customers doess’t know whether their brand is tested safe on skin or
not, nor they kow whether its mentioned on their pack. Only 34% are sure that it
is safe but most of them are unaware of this fact.
C A N N 'T S A Y , 26 ,
4 1% YES
NO
Y E S , 38 , 5 9 % C A N N 'T S A Y
N O , 0, 0%
ANALYSIS-
In this case, 59% people are sure that their brand is alcohol free, but still 41%
say they are not sure of it.
Y E S , 0,
NO0%
, 4, 6%
YES
NO
W HA T'S THA T?
W HA T'S THA T?,
60, 94%
ANALYSIS-
This question has made most of the people amused, 94% say they don’t know
what viscous sheet is. This survey also included customers of kara.
Y E S , 11, 17%
NO , 0, 0%
YES
NO
CA NN'T S A Y
CA NN'T S A Y , 53,
83%
ANALYSIS-
In this case too, most of the people are not aware of the fact that their wipe is
nature friendly or not. Only 17% says yes to this question.
YES
NO
ANALYSIS-
This shows that only 23% customers have not heard of kara and 77% customers
have atleast heard of it, shows its now making its base, but what is needed is the
strong base of customers who purchase Kara.
ANALYSIS-
This will show the age group which normally purchases the wipes. From this we
can see that 25-30 yrs customers are the biggest segement of customers who
purchases the wipes, later on its 20-30 yrs.this shows tht youngsters are now
becoming more and more skin conscious.
Least are 40-45 yrs segment.
M A LE , 3 2, 12 %
M A LE
F E M A LE
F E M A L E , 23 6 , 88 %
ANALYSIS-
This shows that more no. of womens are showing their interst in this segment.
Only 12% males had shown interest in this segement. So we can now more and
more emphasize on this segement.
H O M E M A K E R , 17 ,
6%
S TU D E N T, 46 , 1 7 %
W O R K IN G
S TU D E N T
HOM EM AK ER
W O R K IN G , 2 0 5,
7 7%
ANALYSIS-
This includes both male and female, homemakers are women only but rest
includes both male and female.
Thos clearly shows the trend that more working people are getting attracted
towards this segment.
Potential also lies at the students area where its not till developed.
• There are some times that customer is there but the product is not available,
and the customer go for other brands, hence the availability is very essential
thing that most of the Chinese wipes actually take care of.
• the product is launched with a new concept, and any new concept takes time
to establish itself in the market. Especially in terms of a skincare product.
• consumers prefer the products which are already established in the market
and are little hesitant to use a new product for their skin.
• Since Kara Skincare wipes have been launched recently, two years back
and the only company providing a wide range of variants in wipes like
sunscreen, moisturizing, toning, deep-pore cleansing, Consumers are
not much aware about the product.
• The advertisement on air i.e. television ads’ and other medium needs to
be used to make customers aware about our product.
• Price factor also persists in terms of Kara Sunscreen Wipes, and the
reason is lack of awareness about the technicalities of the product.
• Price factor also raises concern for the retailers due to lesser margin but
in Chinese wipes there margins are high.
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Getting the product into an eye catching and handy package for
various purposes, so that it attracts both the consumers and retailers.
• Try to make the wipes available at most of the stores, the more the
better. We need to push the product till the time customers pull it
towards them selves.
BIBLOGRAPHY
WEB SITES
• www.adityabirla.com
• www.adityabirla.com/birlacellulose
• www.google.com
• Ginni filament site.
• www.wikipedia.com
ANNEXURE