sales and marketing of bajaj auto grand project by najeeb & mushique
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lsquoSALES AND MARKETING OF BAJAJ
AUTOMOBILESrsquo
A Project Study Report
Submitted to lsquoProf Dipak Hadiyarsquo
In Partial fulfillment of requirement of two years Master of Business Administration programme of Gujarat University
Ahmedabad
Submitted By lsquoAbdul Mahboob Shujaee - 11301rsquo
lsquoNajeebullah Hemat - 11327rsquo
MBA Batch (2013-15)
B K School of Business Management
Gujarat University Ahmedabad
1
B K School of Business Management
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that lsquoMr Abdul Mahboob Shujaeersquo and lsquoMr Najeebullah Hematrsquo
students of Full Time MBA (2013-15 batch) at B K School of Business Management
Gujarat University Ahmedabad have prepared a Project Study Report on ldquo SALES AND
MARKETING OF BAJAJ AUTOMOBILESrdquo in partial fulfillment of two years full-
time MBA Programme of Gujarat University This project work has been undertaken
under the guidance of lsquoProf Dipak Hadiya core faculty at B K School of Business
Management Gujarat University Ahmedabad
This is also to ascertain that this project has been prepared only for the award of MBA
degree and has not been submitted for any other purpose
lsquoProf Dipak Hadiyarsquo Director
Ph-D Faculty
Date
Place Ahmedabad
2
UNDERTAKING FROM STUDENTS
This is to confirm that the information contained in the Project Report titled lsquoSales and
marketing of Bajaj automobilesrsquo has been prepared by us on the basis of data collected by
us from various secondary as well as primary sources We would be solely responsible
for piracy or plagiarism of any information included in this report
Abdul Mahboob Shujaee Najeebullah Hemat
B K School of Business Management B K School of Business Management
MBA Batch (2013-15) MBA Batch (2013-15)
Date
Place Ahmedabad
3
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page no
CHAPTER 1
Company History 05
Company Profile 09 Company Flashback 12
CHAPTER 2
Objectives 13
Significance of study 14 Scope of study 15
Research Methodology 16
CHAPTER 3
Data Collection
o Products 18
o Key Policies 25
o Group Companies 26
o Segment wise results 28
o Sales 29
o Swot analysis 30
CHAPTER 4
Infrastructure of Bajaj 31
Management Profile 31
HR of Bajaj 32
Brand values 33
CHAPTER 5
Data Analysis 34
Statistical Analysis 46 Project Findings 50 Other findings 51
Suggestions 57
CHAPTER 6
Conclusion 58
CHAPTER 7
Annexure 59
CHAPTER 8
Bibliography 63
4
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
If words are considered to be signs of gratitude then let these words convey the very
same My sincere gratitude to Bajaj Motors for providing us with an opportunity to work
with Bajaj Motors and giving necessary directions on doing this project to the best of our
abilities
We are highly indebted to MSalim Qureshi Area General Manger(Bajaj Motors) and
company project guide who has provided us with the necessary information and also for
the support extended out to us in the completion of this report and his valuable suggestion
and comments on bringing out this report in the best way possible
We are grateful to Dipak Hadiya a faculty member of BK School of Business
Administration for providing us sound guidance for the successful completion of the
report
Thanking You
5
COMPANY HISTORY
Company Perspectives
Our Philosophy We approach our responsibilities with ambition and resourcefulness We organize ourselves for a transparent and harmonious flow of work We respect sound theory and encourage creative experimentation And we make our workplace a source of
pride We believe in Transparency a commitment that the business is managed along transparent lines Fairness amp mdashoslash all stakeholders in the Company but especially to
minority shareholders Disclosure--of all relevant financial and non-financial information in an easily understood manner Supervision--of the Companys activities by a professionally competent and independent Board of Directors
Key Dates
1945 Bajaj Auto is founded 1960 Rahul Bajaj becomes the Indian licensee for Vespa scooters
1977 Technical collaboration with Piaggio ends 1984 Work begins on a second plant
1998 Bajaj plans to build its third plant to meet demand 2000 Thousands of workers are laid off to cut costs
Company History
Bajaj Auto Limited is Indias largest manufacturer of scooters and motorcycles The company generally has lagged behind its Japanese rivals in technology but has invested heavily to catch up Its strong suit is high-volume production it is the lowest-cost scooter
maker in the world Although publicly owned the company has been controlled by the Bajaj family since its founding
Origins
The Bajaj Group was formed in the first days of Indias independence from Britain Its
founder Jamnalal Bajaj had been a follower of Mahatma Gandhi who reportedly referred to him as a fifth son Whenever I spoke of wealthy men becoming the trustees of
their wealth for the common good I always had this merchant prince principally in mind said the Mahatma after Jamnalals death
Jamnalal Bajaj was succeeded by his eldest son 27-year-old Kamalnayan in 1942 Kamalnayan however was preoccupied with Indias struggle for independence After
6
this was achieved in 1947 Kamalnayan consolidated and diversified the group branching into cement ayurvedic medicines electrical equipment and appliances as
well as scooters
The precursor to Bajaj Auto had been formed on November 29 1945 as Ms Bachraj Trading Ltd It began selling imported two- and three-wheeled vehicles in 1948 and
obtained a manufacturing license from the government 11 years later The next year 1960 Bajaj Auto became a public limited company
Rahul Bajaj reportedly adored the famous Vespa scooters made by Piaggio of Italy In
1960 at the age of 22 he became the Indian licensee for the make Bajaj Auto began producing its first two-wheelers the next year
Rahul Bajaj became the groups chief executive officer in 1968 after first picking up an MBA at Harvard He lived next to the factory in Pune an industrial city three hours drive
from Bombay The company had an annual turnover of Rs 72 million at the time By 1970 the company had produced 100000 vehicles The oil crisis soon drove cars off the
roads in favor of two-wheelers much cheaper to buy and many times more fuel-efficient
A number of new models were introduced in the 1970s including the three-wheeler goods carrier and Bajaj Chetak early in the decade and the Bajaj Super and three-wheeled rear engine Autorickshaw in 1976 and 1977 Bajaj Auto produced 100000
vehicles in the 1976-77 fiscal year alone
The technical collaboration agreement with Piaggio of Italy expired in 1977 Afterward Piaggio maker of the Vespa brand of scooters filed patent infringement suits to block
Bajaj scooter sales in the United States United Kingdom West Germany and Hong Kong Bajajs scooter exports plummeted from Rs 1332 million in 1980-81 to Rs 52 million ($54 million) in 1981-82 although total revenues rose five percent to Rs 116
billion Pretax profits were cut in half to Rs 63 million
New Competition in the 1980s
Japanese and Italian scooter companies began entering the Indian market in the early 1980s Although some boasted superior technology and flashier brands Bajaj Auto had
built up several advantages in the previous decades Its customers liked the durability of the product and the ready availability of maintenance the companys distributors
permeated the country
The Bajaj M-50 debuted in 1981 The new fuel-efficient 50cc motorcycle was immediately successful and the company aimed to be able to make 60000 of them a year by 1985 Capacity was the most important constraint for the Indian motorcycle industry
Although the countrys total production rose from 262000 vehicles in 1976 to 600000 in 1982 companies like rival Lohia Machines had difficulty meeting demand Bajaj Autos
advance orders for one of its new mini-motorcycles amounted to $57 million Work on a new plant at Waluj Aurangabad commenced in January 1984
7
The 1986-87 fiscal year saw the introduction of the Bajaj M-80 and the Kawasaki Bajaj KB100 motorcycles The company was making 500000 vehicles a year at this point
Although Rahul Bajaj credited much of his companys success with its focus on one type
of product he did attempt to diversify into tractor-trailers In 1987 his attempt to buy control of Ahsok Leyland failed
The Bajaj Sunny was launched in 1990 the Kawasaki Bajaj 4S Champion followed a
year later About this time the Indian government was initiating a program of market liberalization doing away with the old license raj system which limited the amount of
investment any one company could make in a particular industry
A possible joint venture with Piaggio was discussed in 1993 but aborted Rahul Bajaj told the Financial Times that his company was too large to be considered a potential collaborator by Japanese firms It was hoping to increase its exports which then
amounted to just five percent of sales The company began by shipping a few thousand vehicles a year to neighboring Sri Lanka and Bangladesh but soon was reaching markets
in Europe Latin America Africa and West Asia Its domestic market share barely less than 50 percent was slowly slipping
By 1994 Bajaj also was contemplating high-volume low-cost car manufacture Several of Bajajs rivals were looking at this market as well which was being rapidly liberalized
by the Indian government
Bajaj Auto produced one million vehicles in the 1994-95 fiscal year The company was the worlds fourth largest manufacturer of two-wheelers behind Japans Honda Suzuki
and Kawasaki New models included the Bajaj Classic and the Bajaj Super Excel Bajaj also signed development agreements with two Japanese engineering firms Kubota and Tokyo R amp D Bajajs most popular models cost about Rs 20000 You just cant beat a
Bajaj stated the companys marketing slogan
The Kawasaki Bajaj Boxer and the RE diesel Autorickshaw were introduced in 1997 The next year saw the debut of the Kawasaki Bajaj Caliber the Spirit and the Legend Indias
first four-stroke scooter The Caliber sold 100000 units in its first 12 months Bajaj was planning to build its third plant at a cost of Rs 4 billion ($1116 million) to produce two
new models one to be developed in collaboration with Cagiva of Italy
New Tools in the 1990s
Still intense competition was beginning to hurt sales at home and abroad during the calendar year 1997 Bajajs low-tech low-cost cycles were not faring as well as its rivals higher-end offerings particularly in high-powered motorcycles since poorer consumers
were withstanding the worst of the recession The company invested in its new Pune plant in order to introduce new models more quickly The company spent Rs 75 billion
($185 million) on advanced computer-controlled machine tools It would need new models to comply with the more stringent emissions standards slated for 2000 Bajaj
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began installing Rs 800 catalytic converters to its two-stroke scooter models beginning in 1999
Although its domestic market share continued to slip falling to 405 percent Bajaj Autos
profits increased slightly at the end of the 1997-98 fiscal year In fact Rahul Bajaj was able to boast My competitors are doing well but my net profit is still more than the next
four biggest companies combined Hero Honda was perhaps Bajajs most serious local threat in fact in the fall of 1998 Honda Motor of Japan announced that it was withdrawing from this joint venture
Bajaj Auto had quadrupled its product design staff to 500 It also acquired technology from its foreign partners such as Kawasaki (motorcycles) Kubota (diesel engines) and Cagiva (scooters) Hondas annual spend on R amp D is more than my turnover noted
Rahul Bajaj His son Sanjeev Bajaj was working to improve the companys supply chain management A marketing executive was lured from TVS Suzuki to help push the new
cycles
Several new designs and a dozen upgrades of existing scooters came out in 1998 and 1999 These and a surge in consumer confidence propelled Bajaj to sales records and it began to regain market share in the fast-growing motorcycle segment Sales of three-
wheelers fell as some states citing traffic and pollution concerns limited the number of permits issued for them
In late 1999 Rahul Bajaj made a bid to acquire ten percent of Piaggio for $65 million
The Italian firm had exited a relationship with entrepreneur Deepak Singhania and was looking to reenter the Indian market possibly through acquisition Piaggio itself had been mostly bought out by a German investment bank Deutsche Morgan Grenfell (DMG)
which was looking to sell some shares after turning the company around Bajaj attached several conditions to his purchase of a minority share including a seat on the board and
an exclusive Piaggio distributorship in India
In late 2000 Maruti Udyog emerged as another possible acquisition target The Indian government was planning to sell its 50 percent stake in the automaker a joint venture with Suzuki of Japan Bajaj had been approached by several foreign car manufacturers in
the past including Chrysler (subsequently DaimlerChrysler) in the mid-1990s
Employment fell from about 23000 in 1995-96 (the year Bajaj suffered a two-month strike at its Waluj factory) to 17000 in 1999-2000 The company planned to lay off
another 2000 workers in the short term and another 3000 in the following three to four years
Principal Subsidiaries Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd Bajaj
Electricals Ltd Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Mukand Ltd
Principal Competitors Honda Motor Co Ltd Suzuki Motor Corporation Piaggio SpA
9
COMPANY PROFILE
Bajaj Auto Ltd is the largest exporter of two and three wheelers With Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The
brand Pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the premium segment Its Discover DTSi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
Quick Facts
Founder Jamnalal Bajaj
Year of Establishment 1926
Industry Automotive - Two amp Three Wheelers
Business Group The Bajaj Group
Listings amp its codes BSE - Code 500490 NSE - Code BAJAJAUTO
Presence Distribution network covers 50 countries Dominant presence in Sri Lanka Bangladesh
Columbia Guatemala Peru Egypt Iran and Indonesia
Joint Venture Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan
Registered amp Head Office Akurdi Pune - 411035 India
Tel +(91)-(20)-27472851 Fax +(91)-(20)-27473398
Works Akurdi Pune 411035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431136 Chakan Industrial Area Chakan Pune 411501
E-mail rahulbajajbajajautocoin
Website wwwbajajautocom
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Segment and Brands
Products Brands
Motorcycles 4S 4S Champion Bajaj Avenger
Bajaj CT 100 Bajaj Discover Bajaj Platina
Bajaj Pulsar Bajaj Pulsar DTSi Bajaj Sonic
Bajaj Wind 125 Bajaj XCD 125 Boxer
Caliber Caliber115 Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator
KB RTZ KB100 KB125
Scooters Bajaj Chetak Bajaj Kristal Dtsi Bajaj Wave
Since 1986 there is a technical tie-up of Bajaj Auto Ltd with Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan to manufacture state-of-art range of latest two-wheelers in India The JV has already given the Indian market the KB series 4S and 4S Champion Boxer the Caliber
series and Wind125
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a Fortune 500 company with a turnover of USD 10 billion (Rs 45840 crore) It has crafted new technologies for more than hundred years The technologies of KHI have redefined space systems aircrafts jet engines ships
locomotive energy plants automation system construction machinery and of course high reliability two-wheelers
KHI has given the world its legendary series of 600-1200cc Ninja and 1600 Vulcan bikes Straight from its design boards the Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator Indias first real
cruiser bike redefines the pleasure of biking in looks as well as performance
The grouprsquos flagship company Bajaj Auto is ranked as the worldrsquos fourth largest two- and three- wheeler manufacturer and the Bajaj brand is well-known in over a dozen countries in Europe Latin America the US and Asia
Founded in 1926 at the height of Indias movement for independence from the British
the group has an illustrious history The integrity dedication resourcefulness and determination to succeed which are characteristic of the group today are often traced back to its birth during those days of relentless devotion to a common cause Jamnalal
Bajaj founder of the group was a close confidant and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi In fact Gandhiji had adopted him as his son This close relationship and his deep
involvement in the independence movement did not leave Jamnalal Bajaj with much time to spend on his newly launched business venture
His son Kamalnayan Bajaj then 27 took over the reins of business in 1942 He too was close to Gandhiji and it was only after Independence in 1947 that he was able to give his
full attention to the business Kamalnayan Bajaj not only consolidated the group but also
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diversified into various manufacturing activities
The present Chairman of the group Rahul Bajaj took charge of the business in 1965 Under his leadership the turnover of the Bajaj Auto the flagship company has gone
up from Rs72 million to Rs10076 billion (USD 23 billion) its product portfolio has expanded from one to and the brand has found a global market He is one of Indiarsquos most distinguished business leaders and internationally respected for his
business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit
12
COMPANY FLASHBACK Inspiring Confidence the tagline has build up confidence through excitement engineering not only to domestic consumers but also internationally Established just eight decades back in 1926 by Jamnalal Bajaj the company has been vested with
Indias largest exporter of two and three wheelers 196710 units in 2004-05 a great 26 per cent jump over the previous year
Bajaj Auto Ltd sales have increased by approximately 21 per cent in the year 2004-
05 which exceeds Rs 654 billion a record in the history of the company The gross
operating profit stands at Rs 93 billion again a record The profits after tax of the BAL are close to Rs 77 billion and the pre-tax return on operating capital is at an impressive
80 per cent The strength of the company is its quality products excellence in engineering and design
and its ability to delight the customers The Pulsar introduced in November 2004 is continually dominating the premium segment of the motorcycle market helping to
maintain the market superiority Discover DTSi one more successful bike on Indian roads is in the value segment of the motorcycle market It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment
performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and keeps an special eye upon
quality safety productivity cost and delivery
Bajaj Auto is a major Indian automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the
worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker It is based in Pune Maharashtra with plants in Akurdi and Chakan (near Pune)Waluj (near Aurangabad) and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal Bajaj Auto makes and exports motor scooters motorcycles and the auto
rickshaw
The Forbes Global 2000 list for the year 2005 ranked Bajaj Auto at 1946
Over the last decade the company has successfully changed its image from a scooter manufacturer to a two wheeler manufacturer Its product range encompasses Scooterettes
Scooters and Motorcycles Its real growth in numbers has come in the last four years after successful introduction of a few models in the motorcycle segment
The company is headed by Rahul Bajaj who is worth more than US$15 billion
13
OBJECTIVES
THE MAIN OBJECTIVE TO STUDY THIS PROJECT IS TO KNOW ABOUT
THE DIFFERENT STRATEGIES OF BAJAJ LTD THE MAIN OBJECTIVES IN THE MIND
o TO STUDY THE PRODUCTS OFFERED
o TO STUDY THE PRICE RANGE OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF DIFFERENT COMPANIES
o TO STUDY THE MARKETING IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS AND SALES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER PREFERRENCES TOWARDS DIFFERENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY BAJAJ AUTOMOBILES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS PRICE QUALITY MILAGE AND BRAND
o THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO FIND OUT MARKETING STRATEGY
OF ldquoBAJAJ AUTOMOBILESrdquo WHERE WE FOUND DIFFERENT
ATTRIBUTE OF MARKETING STRATEGIES SUCH AS ROAD
DEMONSTRATION BRAND LOYALTY MARKET
SEGMENTATION BRAND UPGARDATION OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF COMPANY WHICH INCREASE THE MARKET
SHARE OF THE COMPANY IN PARTICULAR FIELD
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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
For any business venture marketing and sales go hand in hand
Opportunities come and go but business comes from the ones which are
handled properly in terms of leads
Leads for any new opportunity are very important for it to turn out a
profitable venture
Marketing and sales work hand in hand for leads
Promotion plays a very important role in both the departments Promotion
helps us to market a product properly and also helps in increasing the sale
of the product as compared to competitors
MANAGERIAL USEFULNESS OF THE STUDY
Helps to have sale experience
Helps to deal with different customers
Helps to overcome the objections of the customers
Helps to understand the problems of agents in a broader prospect
It provides a platform where managerial role can be played effectively and
efficiently
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SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Deep insights would give me the clear knowledge of strategies adopted
and which would make me a better marketing professional
Important from a consultant prospective finding loopholes in marketing
strategy of the company if any
The basic thing which is needed for project of Bajaj automobile is to increase
market share increase brand loyalty by providing
1 Value for money vehicles
2 To implement best technology
3 To provide better customer service
4 To make quality products
16
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study conducted to achieve the aforesaid objectives will be both exploratory and
conclusive research in nature It also involves online personal interviews based on the
questionnaire format
DATA COLLECTION METHODS-
Primary source
Secondary source
Primary sources-
The data required for the study is based on
1 Personal interviews based on pre-decided format of structured undisguised
questionnaire
Secondary sources-
The secondary data consists of information collected from
Websites
Published data on books and magazines
DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS-
Use of charts and graphs for analysis
Statistical analysis
Questionnaire design formulation-
We asked questions to different Bajaj customers and potential buyers as well We
just wanted to gather information about what they feel to be a Bajaj vehicle (two
wheelers amp three wheelers) owner and how much satisfied are they with their
vehicle performance and after sales services
17
We asked both open and close ended questions to the customers Our sampling
size was 155 people which include present owners of Bajaj vehicle and potential
buyer
Survey Area -We collected all information from various Bajaj showrooms and service
centers (Ahmedabad ONLY)
Time frame - 6 weeks
Research design-
We have used following research design in making our project-
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN
It seeks to discover new relationships between several factsIt discover ideas and insight
The major purpose of the exploratory research design is to do the clear identification of
the problems Bigger problems are broken in smaller segments Exploratory study is the
initial stage of marketing research as it is in a developing stage Exploratory research
helps in understanding explanations of various problems of marketing mix The
exploratory study may be used to clarify concepts and causes of problems It is also useful
to test the applicability of new policies It is dynamic and changes with new ideas and
concepts
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
It is of two types-
Descriptive research
Experimental design
It helps the marketing executive to arrive at a suitable decision from the various
alternative decisions The various alternative conclusions and selecting the most suitable
conclusion may be done by itrsquos one of the forms Descriptive research design In this
research design only a partial situation is clarified but in case of experimental research
design a alternative is selected Therefore the experimental research design is considered
an important conclusive research design
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DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
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Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
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Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
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SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
1
B K School of Business Management
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that lsquoMr Abdul Mahboob Shujaeersquo and lsquoMr Najeebullah Hematrsquo
students of Full Time MBA (2013-15 batch) at B K School of Business Management
Gujarat University Ahmedabad have prepared a Project Study Report on ldquo SALES AND
MARKETING OF BAJAJ AUTOMOBILESrdquo in partial fulfillment of two years full-
time MBA Programme of Gujarat University This project work has been undertaken
under the guidance of lsquoProf Dipak Hadiya core faculty at B K School of Business
Management Gujarat University Ahmedabad
This is also to ascertain that this project has been prepared only for the award of MBA
degree and has not been submitted for any other purpose
lsquoProf Dipak Hadiyarsquo Director
Ph-D Faculty
Date
Place Ahmedabad
2
UNDERTAKING FROM STUDENTS
This is to confirm that the information contained in the Project Report titled lsquoSales and
marketing of Bajaj automobilesrsquo has been prepared by us on the basis of data collected by
us from various secondary as well as primary sources We would be solely responsible
for piracy or plagiarism of any information included in this report
Abdul Mahboob Shujaee Najeebullah Hemat
B K School of Business Management B K School of Business Management
MBA Batch (2013-15) MBA Batch (2013-15)
Date
Place Ahmedabad
3
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page no
CHAPTER 1
Company History 05
Company Profile 09 Company Flashback 12
CHAPTER 2
Objectives 13
Significance of study 14 Scope of study 15
Research Methodology 16
CHAPTER 3
Data Collection
o Products 18
o Key Policies 25
o Group Companies 26
o Segment wise results 28
o Sales 29
o Swot analysis 30
CHAPTER 4
Infrastructure of Bajaj 31
Management Profile 31
HR of Bajaj 32
Brand values 33
CHAPTER 5
Data Analysis 34
Statistical Analysis 46 Project Findings 50 Other findings 51
Suggestions 57
CHAPTER 6
Conclusion 58
CHAPTER 7
Annexure 59
CHAPTER 8
Bibliography 63
4
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
If words are considered to be signs of gratitude then let these words convey the very
same My sincere gratitude to Bajaj Motors for providing us with an opportunity to work
with Bajaj Motors and giving necessary directions on doing this project to the best of our
abilities
We are highly indebted to MSalim Qureshi Area General Manger(Bajaj Motors) and
company project guide who has provided us with the necessary information and also for
the support extended out to us in the completion of this report and his valuable suggestion
and comments on bringing out this report in the best way possible
We are grateful to Dipak Hadiya a faculty member of BK School of Business
Administration for providing us sound guidance for the successful completion of the
report
Thanking You
5
COMPANY HISTORY
Company Perspectives
Our Philosophy We approach our responsibilities with ambition and resourcefulness We organize ourselves for a transparent and harmonious flow of work We respect sound theory and encourage creative experimentation And we make our workplace a source of
pride We believe in Transparency a commitment that the business is managed along transparent lines Fairness amp mdashoslash all stakeholders in the Company but especially to
minority shareholders Disclosure--of all relevant financial and non-financial information in an easily understood manner Supervision--of the Companys activities by a professionally competent and independent Board of Directors
Key Dates
1945 Bajaj Auto is founded 1960 Rahul Bajaj becomes the Indian licensee for Vespa scooters
1977 Technical collaboration with Piaggio ends 1984 Work begins on a second plant
1998 Bajaj plans to build its third plant to meet demand 2000 Thousands of workers are laid off to cut costs
Company History
Bajaj Auto Limited is Indias largest manufacturer of scooters and motorcycles The company generally has lagged behind its Japanese rivals in technology but has invested heavily to catch up Its strong suit is high-volume production it is the lowest-cost scooter
maker in the world Although publicly owned the company has been controlled by the Bajaj family since its founding
Origins
The Bajaj Group was formed in the first days of Indias independence from Britain Its
founder Jamnalal Bajaj had been a follower of Mahatma Gandhi who reportedly referred to him as a fifth son Whenever I spoke of wealthy men becoming the trustees of
their wealth for the common good I always had this merchant prince principally in mind said the Mahatma after Jamnalals death
Jamnalal Bajaj was succeeded by his eldest son 27-year-old Kamalnayan in 1942 Kamalnayan however was preoccupied with Indias struggle for independence After
6
this was achieved in 1947 Kamalnayan consolidated and diversified the group branching into cement ayurvedic medicines electrical equipment and appliances as
well as scooters
The precursor to Bajaj Auto had been formed on November 29 1945 as Ms Bachraj Trading Ltd It began selling imported two- and three-wheeled vehicles in 1948 and
obtained a manufacturing license from the government 11 years later The next year 1960 Bajaj Auto became a public limited company
Rahul Bajaj reportedly adored the famous Vespa scooters made by Piaggio of Italy In
1960 at the age of 22 he became the Indian licensee for the make Bajaj Auto began producing its first two-wheelers the next year
Rahul Bajaj became the groups chief executive officer in 1968 after first picking up an MBA at Harvard He lived next to the factory in Pune an industrial city three hours drive
from Bombay The company had an annual turnover of Rs 72 million at the time By 1970 the company had produced 100000 vehicles The oil crisis soon drove cars off the
roads in favor of two-wheelers much cheaper to buy and many times more fuel-efficient
A number of new models were introduced in the 1970s including the three-wheeler goods carrier and Bajaj Chetak early in the decade and the Bajaj Super and three-wheeled rear engine Autorickshaw in 1976 and 1977 Bajaj Auto produced 100000
vehicles in the 1976-77 fiscal year alone
The technical collaboration agreement with Piaggio of Italy expired in 1977 Afterward Piaggio maker of the Vespa brand of scooters filed patent infringement suits to block
Bajaj scooter sales in the United States United Kingdom West Germany and Hong Kong Bajajs scooter exports plummeted from Rs 1332 million in 1980-81 to Rs 52 million ($54 million) in 1981-82 although total revenues rose five percent to Rs 116
billion Pretax profits were cut in half to Rs 63 million
New Competition in the 1980s
Japanese and Italian scooter companies began entering the Indian market in the early 1980s Although some boasted superior technology and flashier brands Bajaj Auto had
built up several advantages in the previous decades Its customers liked the durability of the product and the ready availability of maintenance the companys distributors
permeated the country
The Bajaj M-50 debuted in 1981 The new fuel-efficient 50cc motorcycle was immediately successful and the company aimed to be able to make 60000 of them a year by 1985 Capacity was the most important constraint for the Indian motorcycle industry
Although the countrys total production rose from 262000 vehicles in 1976 to 600000 in 1982 companies like rival Lohia Machines had difficulty meeting demand Bajaj Autos
advance orders for one of its new mini-motorcycles amounted to $57 million Work on a new plant at Waluj Aurangabad commenced in January 1984
7
The 1986-87 fiscal year saw the introduction of the Bajaj M-80 and the Kawasaki Bajaj KB100 motorcycles The company was making 500000 vehicles a year at this point
Although Rahul Bajaj credited much of his companys success with its focus on one type
of product he did attempt to diversify into tractor-trailers In 1987 his attempt to buy control of Ahsok Leyland failed
The Bajaj Sunny was launched in 1990 the Kawasaki Bajaj 4S Champion followed a
year later About this time the Indian government was initiating a program of market liberalization doing away with the old license raj system which limited the amount of
investment any one company could make in a particular industry
A possible joint venture with Piaggio was discussed in 1993 but aborted Rahul Bajaj told the Financial Times that his company was too large to be considered a potential collaborator by Japanese firms It was hoping to increase its exports which then
amounted to just five percent of sales The company began by shipping a few thousand vehicles a year to neighboring Sri Lanka and Bangladesh but soon was reaching markets
in Europe Latin America Africa and West Asia Its domestic market share barely less than 50 percent was slowly slipping
By 1994 Bajaj also was contemplating high-volume low-cost car manufacture Several of Bajajs rivals were looking at this market as well which was being rapidly liberalized
by the Indian government
Bajaj Auto produced one million vehicles in the 1994-95 fiscal year The company was the worlds fourth largest manufacturer of two-wheelers behind Japans Honda Suzuki
and Kawasaki New models included the Bajaj Classic and the Bajaj Super Excel Bajaj also signed development agreements with two Japanese engineering firms Kubota and Tokyo R amp D Bajajs most popular models cost about Rs 20000 You just cant beat a
Bajaj stated the companys marketing slogan
The Kawasaki Bajaj Boxer and the RE diesel Autorickshaw were introduced in 1997 The next year saw the debut of the Kawasaki Bajaj Caliber the Spirit and the Legend Indias
first four-stroke scooter The Caliber sold 100000 units in its first 12 months Bajaj was planning to build its third plant at a cost of Rs 4 billion ($1116 million) to produce two
new models one to be developed in collaboration with Cagiva of Italy
New Tools in the 1990s
Still intense competition was beginning to hurt sales at home and abroad during the calendar year 1997 Bajajs low-tech low-cost cycles were not faring as well as its rivals higher-end offerings particularly in high-powered motorcycles since poorer consumers
were withstanding the worst of the recession The company invested in its new Pune plant in order to introduce new models more quickly The company spent Rs 75 billion
($185 million) on advanced computer-controlled machine tools It would need new models to comply with the more stringent emissions standards slated for 2000 Bajaj
8
began installing Rs 800 catalytic converters to its two-stroke scooter models beginning in 1999
Although its domestic market share continued to slip falling to 405 percent Bajaj Autos
profits increased slightly at the end of the 1997-98 fiscal year In fact Rahul Bajaj was able to boast My competitors are doing well but my net profit is still more than the next
four biggest companies combined Hero Honda was perhaps Bajajs most serious local threat in fact in the fall of 1998 Honda Motor of Japan announced that it was withdrawing from this joint venture
Bajaj Auto had quadrupled its product design staff to 500 It also acquired technology from its foreign partners such as Kawasaki (motorcycles) Kubota (diesel engines) and Cagiva (scooters) Hondas annual spend on R amp D is more than my turnover noted
Rahul Bajaj His son Sanjeev Bajaj was working to improve the companys supply chain management A marketing executive was lured from TVS Suzuki to help push the new
cycles
Several new designs and a dozen upgrades of existing scooters came out in 1998 and 1999 These and a surge in consumer confidence propelled Bajaj to sales records and it began to regain market share in the fast-growing motorcycle segment Sales of three-
wheelers fell as some states citing traffic and pollution concerns limited the number of permits issued for them
In late 1999 Rahul Bajaj made a bid to acquire ten percent of Piaggio for $65 million
The Italian firm had exited a relationship with entrepreneur Deepak Singhania and was looking to reenter the Indian market possibly through acquisition Piaggio itself had been mostly bought out by a German investment bank Deutsche Morgan Grenfell (DMG)
which was looking to sell some shares after turning the company around Bajaj attached several conditions to his purchase of a minority share including a seat on the board and
an exclusive Piaggio distributorship in India
In late 2000 Maruti Udyog emerged as another possible acquisition target The Indian government was planning to sell its 50 percent stake in the automaker a joint venture with Suzuki of Japan Bajaj had been approached by several foreign car manufacturers in
the past including Chrysler (subsequently DaimlerChrysler) in the mid-1990s
Employment fell from about 23000 in 1995-96 (the year Bajaj suffered a two-month strike at its Waluj factory) to 17000 in 1999-2000 The company planned to lay off
another 2000 workers in the short term and another 3000 in the following three to four years
Principal Subsidiaries Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd Bajaj
Electricals Ltd Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Mukand Ltd
Principal Competitors Honda Motor Co Ltd Suzuki Motor Corporation Piaggio SpA
9
COMPANY PROFILE
Bajaj Auto Ltd is the largest exporter of two and three wheelers With Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The
brand Pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the premium segment Its Discover DTSi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
Quick Facts
Founder Jamnalal Bajaj
Year of Establishment 1926
Industry Automotive - Two amp Three Wheelers
Business Group The Bajaj Group
Listings amp its codes BSE - Code 500490 NSE - Code BAJAJAUTO
Presence Distribution network covers 50 countries Dominant presence in Sri Lanka Bangladesh
Columbia Guatemala Peru Egypt Iran and Indonesia
Joint Venture Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan
Registered amp Head Office Akurdi Pune - 411035 India
Tel +(91)-(20)-27472851 Fax +(91)-(20)-27473398
Works Akurdi Pune 411035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431136 Chakan Industrial Area Chakan Pune 411501
E-mail rahulbajajbajajautocoin
Website wwwbajajautocom
10
Segment and Brands
Products Brands
Motorcycles 4S 4S Champion Bajaj Avenger
Bajaj CT 100 Bajaj Discover Bajaj Platina
Bajaj Pulsar Bajaj Pulsar DTSi Bajaj Sonic
Bajaj Wind 125 Bajaj XCD 125 Boxer
Caliber Caliber115 Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator
KB RTZ KB100 KB125
Scooters Bajaj Chetak Bajaj Kristal Dtsi Bajaj Wave
Since 1986 there is a technical tie-up of Bajaj Auto Ltd with Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan to manufacture state-of-art range of latest two-wheelers in India The JV has already given the Indian market the KB series 4S and 4S Champion Boxer the Caliber
series and Wind125
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a Fortune 500 company with a turnover of USD 10 billion (Rs 45840 crore) It has crafted new technologies for more than hundred years The technologies of KHI have redefined space systems aircrafts jet engines ships
locomotive energy plants automation system construction machinery and of course high reliability two-wheelers
KHI has given the world its legendary series of 600-1200cc Ninja and 1600 Vulcan bikes Straight from its design boards the Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator Indias first real
cruiser bike redefines the pleasure of biking in looks as well as performance
The grouprsquos flagship company Bajaj Auto is ranked as the worldrsquos fourth largest two- and three- wheeler manufacturer and the Bajaj brand is well-known in over a dozen countries in Europe Latin America the US and Asia
Founded in 1926 at the height of Indias movement for independence from the British
the group has an illustrious history The integrity dedication resourcefulness and determination to succeed which are characteristic of the group today are often traced back to its birth during those days of relentless devotion to a common cause Jamnalal
Bajaj founder of the group was a close confidant and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi In fact Gandhiji had adopted him as his son This close relationship and his deep
involvement in the independence movement did not leave Jamnalal Bajaj with much time to spend on his newly launched business venture
His son Kamalnayan Bajaj then 27 took over the reins of business in 1942 He too was close to Gandhiji and it was only after Independence in 1947 that he was able to give his
full attention to the business Kamalnayan Bajaj not only consolidated the group but also
11
diversified into various manufacturing activities
The present Chairman of the group Rahul Bajaj took charge of the business in 1965 Under his leadership the turnover of the Bajaj Auto the flagship company has gone
up from Rs72 million to Rs10076 billion (USD 23 billion) its product portfolio has expanded from one to and the brand has found a global market He is one of Indiarsquos most distinguished business leaders and internationally respected for his
business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit
12
COMPANY FLASHBACK Inspiring Confidence the tagline has build up confidence through excitement engineering not only to domestic consumers but also internationally Established just eight decades back in 1926 by Jamnalal Bajaj the company has been vested with
Indias largest exporter of two and three wheelers 196710 units in 2004-05 a great 26 per cent jump over the previous year
Bajaj Auto Ltd sales have increased by approximately 21 per cent in the year 2004-
05 which exceeds Rs 654 billion a record in the history of the company The gross
operating profit stands at Rs 93 billion again a record The profits after tax of the BAL are close to Rs 77 billion and the pre-tax return on operating capital is at an impressive
80 per cent The strength of the company is its quality products excellence in engineering and design
and its ability to delight the customers The Pulsar introduced in November 2004 is continually dominating the premium segment of the motorcycle market helping to
maintain the market superiority Discover DTSi one more successful bike on Indian roads is in the value segment of the motorcycle market It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment
performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and keeps an special eye upon
quality safety productivity cost and delivery
Bajaj Auto is a major Indian automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the
worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker It is based in Pune Maharashtra with plants in Akurdi and Chakan (near Pune)Waluj (near Aurangabad) and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal Bajaj Auto makes and exports motor scooters motorcycles and the auto
rickshaw
The Forbes Global 2000 list for the year 2005 ranked Bajaj Auto at 1946
Over the last decade the company has successfully changed its image from a scooter manufacturer to a two wheeler manufacturer Its product range encompasses Scooterettes
Scooters and Motorcycles Its real growth in numbers has come in the last four years after successful introduction of a few models in the motorcycle segment
The company is headed by Rahul Bajaj who is worth more than US$15 billion
13
OBJECTIVES
THE MAIN OBJECTIVE TO STUDY THIS PROJECT IS TO KNOW ABOUT
THE DIFFERENT STRATEGIES OF BAJAJ LTD THE MAIN OBJECTIVES IN THE MIND
o TO STUDY THE PRODUCTS OFFERED
o TO STUDY THE PRICE RANGE OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF DIFFERENT COMPANIES
o TO STUDY THE MARKETING IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS AND SALES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER PREFERRENCES TOWARDS DIFFERENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY BAJAJ AUTOMOBILES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS PRICE QUALITY MILAGE AND BRAND
o THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO FIND OUT MARKETING STRATEGY
OF ldquoBAJAJ AUTOMOBILESrdquo WHERE WE FOUND DIFFERENT
ATTRIBUTE OF MARKETING STRATEGIES SUCH AS ROAD
DEMONSTRATION BRAND LOYALTY MARKET
SEGMENTATION BRAND UPGARDATION OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF COMPANY WHICH INCREASE THE MARKET
SHARE OF THE COMPANY IN PARTICULAR FIELD
14
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
For any business venture marketing and sales go hand in hand
Opportunities come and go but business comes from the ones which are
handled properly in terms of leads
Leads for any new opportunity are very important for it to turn out a
profitable venture
Marketing and sales work hand in hand for leads
Promotion plays a very important role in both the departments Promotion
helps us to market a product properly and also helps in increasing the sale
of the product as compared to competitors
MANAGERIAL USEFULNESS OF THE STUDY
Helps to have sale experience
Helps to deal with different customers
Helps to overcome the objections of the customers
Helps to understand the problems of agents in a broader prospect
It provides a platform where managerial role can be played effectively and
efficiently
15
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Deep insights would give me the clear knowledge of strategies adopted
and which would make me a better marketing professional
Important from a consultant prospective finding loopholes in marketing
strategy of the company if any
The basic thing which is needed for project of Bajaj automobile is to increase
market share increase brand loyalty by providing
1 Value for money vehicles
2 To implement best technology
3 To provide better customer service
4 To make quality products
16
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study conducted to achieve the aforesaid objectives will be both exploratory and
conclusive research in nature It also involves online personal interviews based on the
questionnaire format
DATA COLLECTION METHODS-
Primary source
Secondary source
Primary sources-
The data required for the study is based on
1 Personal interviews based on pre-decided format of structured undisguised
questionnaire
Secondary sources-
The secondary data consists of information collected from
Websites
Published data on books and magazines
DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS-
Use of charts and graphs for analysis
Statistical analysis
Questionnaire design formulation-
We asked questions to different Bajaj customers and potential buyers as well We
just wanted to gather information about what they feel to be a Bajaj vehicle (two
wheelers amp three wheelers) owner and how much satisfied are they with their
vehicle performance and after sales services
17
We asked both open and close ended questions to the customers Our sampling
size was 155 people which include present owners of Bajaj vehicle and potential
buyer
Survey Area -We collected all information from various Bajaj showrooms and service
centers (Ahmedabad ONLY)
Time frame - 6 weeks
Research design-
We have used following research design in making our project-
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN
It seeks to discover new relationships between several factsIt discover ideas and insight
The major purpose of the exploratory research design is to do the clear identification of
the problems Bigger problems are broken in smaller segments Exploratory study is the
initial stage of marketing research as it is in a developing stage Exploratory research
helps in understanding explanations of various problems of marketing mix The
exploratory study may be used to clarify concepts and causes of problems It is also useful
to test the applicability of new policies It is dynamic and changes with new ideas and
concepts
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
It is of two types-
Descriptive research
Experimental design
It helps the marketing executive to arrive at a suitable decision from the various
alternative decisions The various alternative conclusions and selecting the most suitable
conclusion may be done by itrsquos one of the forms Descriptive research design In this
research design only a partial situation is clarified but in case of experimental research
design a alternative is selected Therefore the experimental research design is considered
an important conclusive research design
18
DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
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Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
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PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
2
UNDERTAKING FROM STUDENTS
This is to confirm that the information contained in the Project Report titled lsquoSales and
marketing of Bajaj automobilesrsquo has been prepared by us on the basis of data collected by
us from various secondary as well as primary sources We would be solely responsible
for piracy or plagiarism of any information included in this report
Abdul Mahboob Shujaee Najeebullah Hemat
B K School of Business Management B K School of Business Management
MBA Batch (2013-15) MBA Batch (2013-15)
Date
Place Ahmedabad
3
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page no
CHAPTER 1
Company History 05
Company Profile 09 Company Flashback 12
CHAPTER 2
Objectives 13
Significance of study 14 Scope of study 15
Research Methodology 16
CHAPTER 3
Data Collection
o Products 18
o Key Policies 25
o Group Companies 26
o Segment wise results 28
o Sales 29
o Swot analysis 30
CHAPTER 4
Infrastructure of Bajaj 31
Management Profile 31
HR of Bajaj 32
Brand values 33
CHAPTER 5
Data Analysis 34
Statistical Analysis 46 Project Findings 50 Other findings 51
Suggestions 57
CHAPTER 6
Conclusion 58
CHAPTER 7
Annexure 59
CHAPTER 8
Bibliography 63
4
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
If words are considered to be signs of gratitude then let these words convey the very
same My sincere gratitude to Bajaj Motors for providing us with an opportunity to work
with Bajaj Motors and giving necessary directions on doing this project to the best of our
abilities
We are highly indebted to MSalim Qureshi Area General Manger(Bajaj Motors) and
company project guide who has provided us with the necessary information and also for
the support extended out to us in the completion of this report and his valuable suggestion
and comments on bringing out this report in the best way possible
We are grateful to Dipak Hadiya a faculty member of BK School of Business
Administration for providing us sound guidance for the successful completion of the
report
Thanking You
5
COMPANY HISTORY
Company Perspectives
Our Philosophy We approach our responsibilities with ambition and resourcefulness We organize ourselves for a transparent and harmonious flow of work We respect sound theory and encourage creative experimentation And we make our workplace a source of
pride We believe in Transparency a commitment that the business is managed along transparent lines Fairness amp mdashoslash all stakeholders in the Company but especially to
minority shareholders Disclosure--of all relevant financial and non-financial information in an easily understood manner Supervision--of the Companys activities by a professionally competent and independent Board of Directors
Key Dates
1945 Bajaj Auto is founded 1960 Rahul Bajaj becomes the Indian licensee for Vespa scooters
1977 Technical collaboration with Piaggio ends 1984 Work begins on a second plant
1998 Bajaj plans to build its third plant to meet demand 2000 Thousands of workers are laid off to cut costs
Company History
Bajaj Auto Limited is Indias largest manufacturer of scooters and motorcycles The company generally has lagged behind its Japanese rivals in technology but has invested heavily to catch up Its strong suit is high-volume production it is the lowest-cost scooter
maker in the world Although publicly owned the company has been controlled by the Bajaj family since its founding
Origins
The Bajaj Group was formed in the first days of Indias independence from Britain Its
founder Jamnalal Bajaj had been a follower of Mahatma Gandhi who reportedly referred to him as a fifth son Whenever I spoke of wealthy men becoming the trustees of
their wealth for the common good I always had this merchant prince principally in mind said the Mahatma after Jamnalals death
Jamnalal Bajaj was succeeded by his eldest son 27-year-old Kamalnayan in 1942 Kamalnayan however was preoccupied with Indias struggle for independence After
6
this was achieved in 1947 Kamalnayan consolidated and diversified the group branching into cement ayurvedic medicines electrical equipment and appliances as
well as scooters
The precursor to Bajaj Auto had been formed on November 29 1945 as Ms Bachraj Trading Ltd It began selling imported two- and three-wheeled vehicles in 1948 and
obtained a manufacturing license from the government 11 years later The next year 1960 Bajaj Auto became a public limited company
Rahul Bajaj reportedly adored the famous Vespa scooters made by Piaggio of Italy In
1960 at the age of 22 he became the Indian licensee for the make Bajaj Auto began producing its first two-wheelers the next year
Rahul Bajaj became the groups chief executive officer in 1968 after first picking up an MBA at Harvard He lived next to the factory in Pune an industrial city three hours drive
from Bombay The company had an annual turnover of Rs 72 million at the time By 1970 the company had produced 100000 vehicles The oil crisis soon drove cars off the
roads in favor of two-wheelers much cheaper to buy and many times more fuel-efficient
A number of new models were introduced in the 1970s including the three-wheeler goods carrier and Bajaj Chetak early in the decade and the Bajaj Super and three-wheeled rear engine Autorickshaw in 1976 and 1977 Bajaj Auto produced 100000
vehicles in the 1976-77 fiscal year alone
The technical collaboration agreement with Piaggio of Italy expired in 1977 Afterward Piaggio maker of the Vespa brand of scooters filed patent infringement suits to block
Bajaj scooter sales in the United States United Kingdom West Germany and Hong Kong Bajajs scooter exports plummeted from Rs 1332 million in 1980-81 to Rs 52 million ($54 million) in 1981-82 although total revenues rose five percent to Rs 116
billion Pretax profits were cut in half to Rs 63 million
New Competition in the 1980s
Japanese and Italian scooter companies began entering the Indian market in the early 1980s Although some boasted superior technology and flashier brands Bajaj Auto had
built up several advantages in the previous decades Its customers liked the durability of the product and the ready availability of maintenance the companys distributors
permeated the country
The Bajaj M-50 debuted in 1981 The new fuel-efficient 50cc motorcycle was immediately successful and the company aimed to be able to make 60000 of them a year by 1985 Capacity was the most important constraint for the Indian motorcycle industry
Although the countrys total production rose from 262000 vehicles in 1976 to 600000 in 1982 companies like rival Lohia Machines had difficulty meeting demand Bajaj Autos
advance orders for one of its new mini-motorcycles amounted to $57 million Work on a new plant at Waluj Aurangabad commenced in January 1984
7
The 1986-87 fiscal year saw the introduction of the Bajaj M-80 and the Kawasaki Bajaj KB100 motorcycles The company was making 500000 vehicles a year at this point
Although Rahul Bajaj credited much of his companys success with its focus on one type
of product he did attempt to diversify into tractor-trailers In 1987 his attempt to buy control of Ahsok Leyland failed
The Bajaj Sunny was launched in 1990 the Kawasaki Bajaj 4S Champion followed a
year later About this time the Indian government was initiating a program of market liberalization doing away with the old license raj system which limited the amount of
investment any one company could make in a particular industry
A possible joint venture with Piaggio was discussed in 1993 but aborted Rahul Bajaj told the Financial Times that his company was too large to be considered a potential collaborator by Japanese firms It was hoping to increase its exports which then
amounted to just five percent of sales The company began by shipping a few thousand vehicles a year to neighboring Sri Lanka and Bangladesh but soon was reaching markets
in Europe Latin America Africa and West Asia Its domestic market share barely less than 50 percent was slowly slipping
By 1994 Bajaj also was contemplating high-volume low-cost car manufacture Several of Bajajs rivals were looking at this market as well which was being rapidly liberalized
by the Indian government
Bajaj Auto produced one million vehicles in the 1994-95 fiscal year The company was the worlds fourth largest manufacturer of two-wheelers behind Japans Honda Suzuki
and Kawasaki New models included the Bajaj Classic and the Bajaj Super Excel Bajaj also signed development agreements with two Japanese engineering firms Kubota and Tokyo R amp D Bajajs most popular models cost about Rs 20000 You just cant beat a
Bajaj stated the companys marketing slogan
The Kawasaki Bajaj Boxer and the RE diesel Autorickshaw were introduced in 1997 The next year saw the debut of the Kawasaki Bajaj Caliber the Spirit and the Legend Indias
first four-stroke scooter The Caliber sold 100000 units in its first 12 months Bajaj was planning to build its third plant at a cost of Rs 4 billion ($1116 million) to produce two
new models one to be developed in collaboration with Cagiva of Italy
New Tools in the 1990s
Still intense competition was beginning to hurt sales at home and abroad during the calendar year 1997 Bajajs low-tech low-cost cycles were not faring as well as its rivals higher-end offerings particularly in high-powered motorcycles since poorer consumers
were withstanding the worst of the recession The company invested in its new Pune plant in order to introduce new models more quickly The company spent Rs 75 billion
($185 million) on advanced computer-controlled machine tools It would need new models to comply with the more stringent emissions standards slated for 2000 Bajaj
8
began installing Rs 800 catalytic converters to its two-stroke scooter models beginning in 1999
Although its domestic market share continued to slip falling to 405 percent Bajaj Autos
profits increased slightly at the end of the 1997-98 fiscal year In fact Rahul Bajaj was able to boast My competitors are doing well but my net profit is still more than the next
four biggest companies combined Hero Honda was perhaps Bajajs most serious local threat in fact in the fall of 1998 Honda Motor of Japan announced that it was withdrawing from this joint venture
Bajaj Auto had quadrupled its product design staff to 500 It also acquired technology from its foreign partners such as Kawasaki (motorcycles) Kubota (diesel engines) and Cagiva (scooters) Hondas annual spend on R amp D is more than my turnover noted
Rahul Bajaj His son Sanjeev Bajaj was working to improve the companys supply chain management A marketing executive was lured from TVS Suzuki to help push the new
cycles
Several new designs and a dozen upgrades of existing scooters came out in 1998 and 1999 These and a surge in consumer confidence propelled Bajaj to sales records and it began to regain market share in the fast-growing motorcycle segment Sales of three-
wheelers fell as some states citing traffic and pollution concerns limited the number of permits issued for them
In late 1999 Rahul Bajaj made a bid to acquire ten percent of Piaggio for $65 million
The Italian firm had exited a relationship with entrepreneur Deepak Singhania and was looking to reenter the Indian market possibly through acquisition Piaggio itself had been mostly bought out by a German investment bank Deutsche Morgan Grenfell (DMG)
which was looking to sell some shares after turning the company around Bajaj attached several conditions to his purchase of a minority share including a seat on the board and
an exclusive Piaggio distributorship in India
In late 2000 Maruti Udyog emerged as another possible acquisition target The Indian government was planning to sell its 50 percent stake in the automaker a joint venture with Suzuki of Japan Bajaj had been approached by several foreign car manufacturers in
the past including Chrysler (subsequently DaimlerChrysler) in the mid-1990s
Employment fell from about 23000 in 1995-96 (the year Bajaj suffered a two-month strike at its Waluj factory) to 17000 in 1999-2000 The company planned to lay off
another 2000 workers in the short term and another 3000 in the following three to four years
Principal Subsidiaries Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd Bajaj
Electricals Ltd Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Mukand Ltd
Principal Competitors Honda Motor Co Ltd Suzuki Motor Corporation Piaggio SpA
9
COMPANY PROFILE
Bajaj Auto Ltd is the largest exporter of two and three wheelers With Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The
brand Pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the premium segment Its Discover DTSi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
Quick Facts
Founder Jamnalal Bajaj
Year of Establishment 1926
Industry Automotive - Two amp Three Wheelers
Business Group The Bajaj Group
Listings amp its codes BSE - Code 500490 NSE - Code BAJAJAUTO
Presence Distribution network covers 50 countries Dominant presence in Sri Lanka Bangladesh
Columbia Guatemala Peru Egypt Iran and Indonesia
Joint Venture Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan
Registered amp Head Office Akurdi Pune - 411035 India
Tel +(91)-(20)-27472851 Fax +(91)-(20)-27473398
Works Akurdi Pune 411035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431136 Chakan Industrial Area Chakan Pune 411501
E-mail rahulbajajbajajautocoin
Website wwwbajajautocom
10
Segment and Brands
Products Brands
Motorcycles 4S 4S Champion Bajaj Avenger
Bajaj CT 100 Bajaj Discover Bajaj Platina
Bajaj Pulsar Bajaj Pulsar DTSi Bajaj Sonic
Bajaj Wind 125 Bajaj XCD 125 Boxer
Caliber Caliber115 Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator
KB RTZ KB100 KB125
Scooters Bajaj Chetak Bajaj Kristal Dtsi Bajaj Wave
Since 1986 there is a technical tie-up of Bajaj Auto Ltd with Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan to manufacture state-of-art range of latest two-wheelers in India The JV has already given the Indian market the KB series 4S and 4S Champion Boxer the Caliber
series and Wind125
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a Fortune 500 company with a turnover of USD 10 billion (Rs 45840 crore) It has crafted new technologies for more than hundred years The technologies of KHI have redefined space systems aircrafts jet engines ships
locomotive energy plants automation system construction machinery and of course high reliability two-wheelers
KHI has given the world its legendary series of 600-1200cc Ninja and 1600 Vulcan bikes Straight from its design boards the Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator Indias first real
cruiser bike redefines the pleasure of biking in looks as well as performance
The grouprsquos flagship company Bajaj Auto is ranked as the worldrsquos fourth largest two- and three- wheeler manufacturer and the Bajaj brand is well-known in over a dozen countries in Europe Latin America the US and Asia
Founded in 1926 at the height of Indias movement for independence from the British
the group has an illustrious history The integrity dedication resourcefulness and determination to succeed which are characteristic of the group today are often traced back to its birth during those days of relentless devotion to a common cause Jamnalal
Bajaj founder of the group was a close confidant and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi In fact Gandhiji had adopted him as his son This close relationship and his deep
involvement in the independence movement did not leave Jamnalal Bajaj with much time to spend on his newly launched business venture
His son Kamalnayan Bajaj then 27 took over the reins of business in 1942 He too was close to Gandhiji and it was only after Independence in 1947 that he was able to give his
full attention to the business Kamalnayan Bajaj not only consolidated the group but also
11
diversified into various manufacturing activities
The present Chairman of the group Rahul Bajaj took charge of the business in 1965 Under his leadership the turnover of the Bajaj Auto the flagship company has gone
up from Rs72 million to Rs10076 billion (USD 23 billion) its product portfolio has expanded from one to and the brand has found a global market He is one of Indiarsquos most distinguished business leaders and internationally respected for his
business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit
12
COMPANY FLASHBACK Inspiring Confidence the tagline has build up confidence through excitement engineering not only to domestic consumers but also internationally Established just eight decades back in 1926 by Jamnalal Bajaj the company has been vested with
Indias largest exporter of two and three wheelers 196710 units in 2004-05 a great 26 per cent jump over the previous year
Bajaj Auto Ltd sales have increased by approximately 21 per cent in the year 2004-
05 which exceeds Rs 654 billion a record in the history of the company The gross
operating profit stands at Rs 93 billion again a record The profits after tax of the BAL are close to Rs 77 billion and the pre-tax return on operating capital is at an impressive
80 per cent The strength of the company is its quality products excellence in engineering and design
and its ability to delight the customers The Pulsar introduced in November 2004 is continually dominating the premium segment of the motorcycle market helping to
maintain the market superiority Discover DTSi one more successful bike on Indian roads is in the value segment of the motorcycle market It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment
performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and keeps an special eye upon
quality safety productivity cost and delivery
Bajaj Auto is a major Indian automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the
worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker It is based in Pune Maharashtra with plants in Akurdi and Chakan (near Pune)Waluj (near Aurangabad) and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal Bajaj Auto makes and exports motor scooters motorcycles and the auto
rickshaw
The Forbes Global 2000 list for the year 2005 ranked Bajaj Auto at 1946
Over the last decade the company has successfully changed its image from a scooter manufacturer to a two wheeler manufacturer Its product range encompasses Scooterettes
Scooters and Motorcycles Its real growth in numbers has come in the last four years after successful introduction of a few models in the motorcycle segment
The company is headed by Rahul Bajaj who is worth more than US$15 billion
13
OBJECTIVES
THE MAIN OBJECTIVE TO STUDY THIS PROJECT IS TO KNOW ABOUT
THE DIFFERENT STRATEGIES OF BAJAJ LTD THE MAIN OBJECTIVES IN THE MIND
o TO STUDY THE PRODUCTS OFFERED
o TO STUDY THE PRICE RANGE OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF DIFFERENT COMPANIES
o TO STUDY THE MARKETING IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS AND SALES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER PREFERRENCES TOWARDS DIFFERENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY BAJAJ AUTOMOBILES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS PRICE QUALITY MILAGE AND BRAND
o THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO FIND OUT MARKETING STRATEGY
OF ldquoBAJAJ AUTOMOBILESrdquo WHERE WE FOUND DIFFERENT
ATTRIBUTE OF MARKETING STRATEGIES SUCH AS ROAD
DEMONSTRATION BRAND LOYALTY MARKET
SEGMENTATION BRAND UPGARDATION OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF COMPANY WHICH INCREASE THE MARKET
SHARE OF THE COMPANY IN PARTICULAR FIELD
14
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
For any business venture marketing and sales go hand in hand
Opportunities come and go but business comes from the ones which are
handled properly in terms of leads
Leads for any new opportunity are very important for it to turn out a
profitable venture
Marketing and sales work hand in hand for leads
Promotion plays a very important role in both the departments Promotion
helps us to market a product properly and also helps in increasing the sale
of the product as compared to competitors
MANAGERIAL USEFULNESS OF THE STUDY
Helps to have sale experience
Helps to deal with different customers
Helps to overcome the objections of the customers
Helps to understand the problems of agents in a broader prospect
It provides a platform where managerial role can be played effectively and
efficiently
15
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Deep insights would give me the clear knowledge of strategies adopted
and which would make me a better marketing professional
Important from a consultant prospective finding loopholes in marketing
strategy of the company if any
The basic thing which is needed for project of Bajaj automobile is to increase
market share increase brand loyalty by providing
1 Value for money vehicles
2 To implement best technology
3 To provide better customer service
4 To make quality products
16
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study conducted to achieve the aforesaid objectives will be both exploratory and
conclusive research in nature It also involves online personal interviews based on the
questionnaire format
DATA COLLECTION METHODS-
Primary source
Secondary source
Primary sources-
The data required for the study is based on
1 Personal interviews based on pre-decided format of structured undisguised
questionnaire
Secondary sources-
The secondary data consists of information collected from
Websites
Published data on books and magazines
DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS-
Use of charts and graphs for analysis
Statistical analysis
Questionnaire design formulation-
We asked questions to different Bajaj customers and potential buyers as well We
just wanted to gather information about what they feel to be a Bajaj vehicle (two
wheelers amp three wheelers) owner and how much satisfied are they with their
vehicle performance and after sales services
17
We asked both open and close ended questions to the customers Our sampling
size was 155 people which include present owners of Bajaj vehicle and potential
buyer
Survey Area -We collected all information from various Bajaj showrooms and service
centers (Ahmedabad ONLY)
Time frame - 6 weeks
Research design-
We have used following research design in making our project-
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN
It seeks to discover new relationships between several factsIt discover ideas and insight
The major purpose of the exploratory research design is to do the clear identification of
the problems Bigger problems are broken in smaller segments Exploratory study is the
initial stage of marketing research as it is in a developing stage Exploratory research
helps in understanding explanations of various problems of marketing mix The
exploratory study may be used to clarify concepts and causes of problems It is also useful
to test the applicability of new policies It is dynamic and changes with new ideas and
concepts
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
It is of two types-
Descriptive research
Experimental design
It helps the marketing executive to arrive at a suitable decision from the various
alternative decisions The various alternative conclusions and selecting the most suitable
conclusion may be done by itrsquos one of the forms Descriptive research design In this
research design only a partial situation is clarified but in case of experimental research
design a alternative is selected Therefore the experimental research design is considered
an important conclusive research design
18
DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
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Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
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Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
3
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page no
CHAPTER 1
Company History 05
Company Profile 09 Company Flashback 12
CHAPTER 2
Objectives 13
Significance of study 14 Scope of study 15
Research Methodology 16
CHAPTER 3
Data Collection
o Products 18
o Key Policies 25
o Group Companies 26
o Segment wise results 28
o Sales 29
o Swot analysis 30
CHAPTER 4
Infrastructure of Bajaj 31
Management Profile 31
HR of Bajaj 32
Brand values 33
CHAPTER 5
Data Analysis 34
Statistical Analysis 46 Project Findings 50 Other findings 51
Suggestions 57
CHAPTER 6
Conclusion 58
CHAPTER 7
Annexure 59
CHAPTER 8
Bibliography 63
4
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
If words are considered to be signs of gratitude then let these words convey the very
same My sincere gratitude to Bajaj Motors for providing us with an opportunity to work
with Bajaj Motors and giving necessary directions on doing this project to the best of our
abilities
We are highly indebted to MSalim Qureshi Area General Manger(Bajaj Motors) and
company project guide who has provided us with the necessary information and also for
the support extended out to us in the completion of this report and his valuable suggestion
and comments on bringing out this report in the best way possible
We are grateful to Dipak Hadiya a faculty member of BK School of Business
Administration for providing us sound guidance for the successful completion of the
report
Thanking You
5
COMPANY HISTORY
Company Perspectives
Our Philosophy We approach our responsibilities with ambition and resourcefulness We organize ourselves for a transparent and harmonious flow of work We respect sound theory and encourage creative experimentation And we make our workplace a source of
pride We believe in Transparency a commitment that the business is managed along transparent lines Fairness amp mdashoslash all stakeholders in the Company but especially to
minority shareholders Disclosure--of all relevant financial and non-financial information in an easily understood manner Supervision--of the Companys activities by a professionally competent and independent Board of Directors
Key Dates
1945 Bajaj Auto is founded 1960 Rahul Bajaj becomes the Indian licensee for Vespa scooters
1977 Technical collaboration with Piaggio ends 1984 Work begins on a second plant
1998 Bajaj plans to build its third plant to meet demand 2000 Thousands of workers are laid off to cut costs
Company History
Bajaj Auto Limited is Indias largest manufacturer of scooters and motorcycles The company generally has lagged behind its Japanese rivals in technology but has invested heavily to catch up Its strong suit is high-volume production it is the lowest-cost scooter
maker in the world Although publicly owned the company has been controlled by the Bajaj family since its founding
Origins
The Bajaj Group was formed in the first days of Indias independence from Britain Its
founder Jamnalal Bajaj had been a follower of Mahatma Gandhi who reportedly referred to him as a fifth son Whenever I spoke of wealthy men becoming the trustees of
their wealth for the common good I always had this merchant prince principally in mind said the Mahatma after Jamnalals death
Jamnalal Bajaj was succeeded by his eldest son 27-year-old Kamalnayan in 1942 Kamalnayan however was preoccupied with Indias struggle for independence After
6
this was achieved in 1947 Kamalnayan consolidated and diversified the group branching into cement ayurvedic medicines electrical equipment and appliances as
well as scooters
The precursor to Bajaj Auto had been formed on November 29 1945 as Ms Bachraj Trading Ltd It began selling imported two- and three-wheeled vehicles in 1948 and
obtained a manufacturing license from the government 11 years later The next year 1960 Bajaj Auto became a public limited company
Rahul Bajaj reportedly adored the famous Vespa scooters made by Piaggio of Italy In
1960 at the age of 22 he became the Indian licensee for the make Bajaj Auto began producing its first two-wheelers the next year
Rahul Bajaj became the groups chief executive officer in 1968 after first picking up an MBA at Harvard He lived next to the factory in Pune an industrial city three hours drive
from Bombay The company had an annual turnover of Rs 72 million at the time By 1970 the company had produced 100000 vehicles The oil crisis soon drove cars off the
roads in favor of two-wheelers much cheaper to buy and many times more fuel-efficient
A number of new models were introduced in the 1970s including the three-wheeler goods carrier and Bajaj Chetak early in the decade and the Bajaj Super and three-wheeled rear engine Autorickshaw in 1976 and 1977 Bajaj Auto produced 100000
vehicles in the 1976-77 fiscal year alone
The technical collaboration agreement with Piaggio of Italy expired in 1977 Afterward Piaggio maker of the Vespa brand of scooters filed patent infringement suits to block
Bajaj scooter sales in the United States United Kingdom West Germany and Hong Kong Bajajs scooter exports plummeted from Rs 1332 million in 1980-81 to Rs 52 million ($54 million) in 1981-82 although total revenues rose five percent to Rs 116
billion Pretax profits were cut in half to Rs 63 million
New Competition in the 1980s
Japanese and Italian scooter companies began entering the Indian market in the early 1980s Although some boasted superior technology and flashier brands Bajaj Auto had
built up several advantages in the previous decades Its customers liked the durability of the product and the ready availability of maintenance the companys distributors
permeated the country
The Bajaj M-50 debuted in 1981 The new fuel-efficient 50cc motorcycle was immediately successful and the company aimed to be able to make 60000 of them a year by 1985 Capacity was the most important constraint for the Indian motorcycle industry
Although the countrys total production rose from 262000 vehicles in 1976 to 600000 in 1982 companies like rival Lohia Machines had difficulty meeting demand Bajaj Autos
advance orders for one of its new mini-motorcycles amounted to $57 million Work on a new plant at Waluj Aurangabad commenced in January 1984
7
The 1986-87 fiscal year saw the introduction of the Bajaj M-80 and the Kawasaki Bajaj KB100 motorcycles The company was making 500000 vehicles a year at this point
Although Rahul Bajaj credited much of his companys success with its focus on one type
of product he did attempt to diversify into tractor-trailers In 1987 his attempt to buy control of Ahsok Leyland failed
The Bajaj Sunny was launched in 1990 the Kawasaki Bajaj 4S Champion followed a
year later About this time the Indian government was initiating a program of market liberalization doing away with the old license raj system which limited the amount of
investment any one company could make in a particular industry
A possible joint venture with Piaggio was discussed in 1993 but aborted Rahul Bajaj told the Financial Times that his company was too large to be considered a potential collaborator by Japanese firms It was hoping to increase its exports which then
amounted to just five percent of sales The company began by shipping a few thousand vehicles a year to neighboring Sri Lanka and Bangladesh but soon was reaching markets
in Europe Latin America Africa and West Asia Its domestic market share barely less than 50 percent was slowly slipping
By 1994 Bajaj also was contemplating high-volume low-cost car manufacture Several of Bajajs rivals were looking at this market as well which was being rapidly liberalized
by the Indian government
Bajaj Auto produced one million vehicles in the 1994-95 fiscal year The company was the worlds fourth largest manufacturer of two-wheelers behind Japans Honda Suzuki
and Kawasaki New models included the Bajaj Classic and the Bajaj Super Excel Bajaj also signed development agreements with two Japanese engineering firms Kubota and Tokyo R amp D Bajajs most popular models cost about Rs 20000 You just cant beat a
Bajaj stated the companys marketing slogan
The Kawasaki Bajaj Boxer and the RE diesel Autorickshaw were introduced in 1997 The next year saw the debut of the Kawasaki Bajaj Caliber the Spirit and the Legend Indias
first four-stroke scooter The Caliber sold 100000 units in its first 12 months Bajaj was planning to build its third plant at a cost of Rs 4 billion ($1116 million) to produce two
new models one to be developed in collaboration with Cagiva of Italy
New Tools in the 1990s
Still intense competition was beginning to hurt sales at home and abroad during the calendar year 1997 Bajajs low-tech low-cost cycles were not faring as well as its rivals higher-end offerings particularly in high-powered motorcycles since poorer consumers
were withstanding the worst of the recession The company invested in its new Pune plant in order to introduce new models more quickly The company spent Rs 75 billion
($185 million) on advanced computer-controlled machine tools It would need new models to comply with the more stringent emissions standards slated for 2000 Bajaj
8
began installing Rs 800 catalytic converters to its two-stroke scooter models beginning in 1999
Although its domestic market share continued to slip falling to 405 percent Bajaj Autos
profits increased slightly at the end of the 1997-98 fiscal year In fact Rahul Bajaj was able to boast My competitors are doing well but my net profit is still more than the next
four biggest companies combined Hero Honda was perhaps Bajajs most serious local threat in fact in the fall of 1998 Honda Motor of Japan announced that it was withdrawing from this joint venture
Bajaj Auto had quadrupled its product design staff to 500 It also acquired technology from its foreign partners such as Kawasaki (motorcycles) Kubota (diesel engines) and Cagiva (scooters) Hondas annual spend on R amp D is more than my turnover noted
Rahul Bajaj His son Sanjeev Bajaj was working to improve the companys supply chain management A marketing executive was lured from TVS Suzuki to help push the new
cycles
Several new designs and a dozen upgrades of existing scooters came out in 1998 and 1999 These and a surge in consumer confidence propelled Bajaj to sales records and it began to regain market share in the fast-growing motorcycle segment Sales of three-
wheelers fell as some states citing traffic and pollution concerns limited the number of permits issued for them
In late 1999 Rahul Bajaj made a bid to acquire ten percent of Piaggio for $65 million
The Italian firm had exited a relationship with entrepreneur Deepak Singhania and was looking to reenter the Indian market possibly through acquisition Piaggio itself had been mostly bought out by a German investment bank Deutsche Morgan Grenfell (DMG)
which was looking to sell some shares after turning the company around Bajaj attached several conditions to his purchase of a minority share including a seat on the board and
an exclusive Piaggio distributorship in India
In late 2000 Maruti Udyog emerged as another possible acquisition target The Indian government was planning to sell its 50 percent stake in the automaker a joint venture with Suzuki of Japan Bajaj had been approached by several foreign car manufacturers in
the past including Chrysler (subsequently DaimlerChrysler) in the mid-1990s
Employment fell from about 23000 in 1995-96 (the year Bajaj suffered a two-month strike at its Waluj factory) to 17000 in 1999-2000 The company planned to lay off
another 2000 workers in the short term and another 3000 in the following three to four years
Principal Subsidiaries Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd Bajaj
Electricals Ltd Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Mukand Ltd
Principal Competitors Honda Motor Co Ltd Suzuki Motor Corporation Piaggio SpA
9
COMPANY PROFILE
Bajaj Auto Ltd is the largest exporter of two and three wheelers With Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The
brand Pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the premium segment Its Discover DTSi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
Quick Facts
Founder Jamnalal Bajaj
Year of Establishment 1926
Industry Automotive - Two amp Three Wheelers
Business Group The Bajaj Group
Listings amp its codes BSE - Code 500490 NSE - Code BAJAJAUTO
Presence Distribution network covers 50 countries Dominant presence in Sri Lanka Bangladesh
Columbia Guatemala Peru Egypt Iran and Indonesia
Joint Venture Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan
Registered amp Head Office Akurdi Pune - 411035 India
Tel +(91)-(20)-27472851 Fax +(91)-(20)-27473398
Works Akurdi Pune 411035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431136 Chakan Industrial Area Chakan Pune 411501
E-mail rahulbajajbajajautocoin
Website wwwbajajautocom
10
Segment and Brands
Products Brands
Motorcycles 4S 4S Champion Bajaj Avenger
Bajaj CT 100 Bajaj Discover Bajaj Platina
Bajaj Pulsar Bajaj Pulsar DTSi Bajaj Sonic
Bajaj Wind 125 Bajaj XCD 125 Boxer
Caliber Caliber115 Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator
KB RTZ KB100 KB125
Scooters Bajaj Chetak Bajaj Kristal Dtsi Bajaj Wave
Since 1986 there is a technical tie-up of Bajaj Auto Ltd with Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan to manufacture state-of-art range of latest two-wheelers in India The JV has already given the Indian market the KB series 4S and 4S Champion Boxer the Caliber
series and Wind125
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a Fortune 500 company with a turnover of USD 10 billion (Rs 45840 crore) It has crafted new technologies for more than hundred years The technologies of KHI have redefined space systems aircrafts jet engines ships
locomotive energy plants automation system construction machinery and of course high reliability two-wheelers
KHI has given the world its legendary series of 600-1200cc Ninja and 1600 Vulcan bikes Straight from its design boards the Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator Indias first real
cruiser bike redefines the pleasure of biking in looks as well as performance
The grouprsquos flagship company Bajaj Auto is ranked as the worldrsquos fourth largest two- and three- wheeler manufacturer and the Bajaj brand is well-known in over a dozen countries in Europe Latin America the US and Asia
Founded in 1926 at the height of Indias movement for independence from the British
the group has an illustrious history The integrity dedication resourcefulness and determination to succeed which are characteristic of the group today are often traced back to its birth during those days of relentless devotion to a common cause Jamnalal
Bajaj founder of the group was a close confidant and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi In fact Gandhiji had adopted him as his son This close relationship and his deep
involvement in the independence movement did not leave Jamnalal Bajaj with much time to spend on his newly launched business venture
His son Kamalnayan Bajaj then 27 took over the reins of business in 1942 He too was close to Gandhiji and it was only after Independence in 1947 that he was able to give his
full attention to the business Kamalnayan Bajaj not only consolidated the group but also
11
diversified into various manufacturing activities
The present Chairman of the group Rahul Bajaj took charge of the business in 1965 Under his leadership the turnover of the Bajaj Auto the flagship company has gone
up from Rs72 million to Rs10076 billion (USD 23 billion) its product portfolio has expanded from one to and the brand has found a global market He is one of Indiarsquos most distinguished business leaders and internationally respected for his
business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit
12
COMPANY FLASHBACK Inspiring Confidence the tagline has build up confidence through excitement engineering not only to domestic consumers but also internationally Established just eight decades back in 1926 by Jamnalal Bajaj the company has been vested with
Indias largest exporter of two and three wheelers 196710 units in 2004-05 a great 26 per cent jump over the previous year
Bajaj Auto Ltd sales have increased by approximately 21 per cent in the year 2004-
05 which exceeds Rs 654 billion a record in the history of the company The gross
operating profit stands at Rs 93 billion again a record The profits after tax of the BAL are close to Rs 77 billion and the pre-tax return on operating capital is at an impressive
80 per cent The strength of the company is its quality products excellence in engineering and design
and its ability to delight the customers The Pulsar introduced in November 2004 is continually dominating the premium segment of the motorcycle market helping to
maintain the market superiority Discover DTSi one more successful bike on Indian roads is in the value segment of the motorcycle market It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment
performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and keeps an special eye upon
quality safety productivity cost and delivery
Bajaj Auto is a major Indian automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the
worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker It is based in Pune Maharashtra with plants in Akurdi and Chakan (near Pune)Waluj (near Aurangabad) and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal Bajaj Auto makes and exports motor scooters motorcycles and the auto
rickshaw
The Forbes Global 2000 list for the year 2005 ranked Bajaj Auto at 1946
Over the last decade the company has successfully changed its image from a scooter manufacturer to a two wheeler manufacturer Its product range encompasses Scooterettes
Scooters and Motorcycles Its real growth in numbers has come in the last four years after successful introduction of a few models in the motorcycle segment
The company is headed by Rahul Bajaj who is worth more than US$15 billion
13
OBJECTIVES
THE MAIN OBJECTIVE TO STUDY THIS PROJECT IS TO KNOW ABOUT
THE DIFFERENT STRATEGIES OF BAJAJ LTD THE MAIN OBJECTIVES IN THE MIND
o TO STUDY THE PRODUCTS OFFERED
o TO STUDY THE PRICE RANGE OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF DIFFERENT COMPANIES
o TO STUDY THE MARKETING IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS AND SALES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER PREFERRENCES TOWARDS DIFFERENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY BAJAJ AUTOMOBILES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS PRICE QUALITY MILAGE AND BRAND
o THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO FIND OUT MARKETING STRATEGY
OF ldquoBAJAJ AUTOMOBILESrdquo WHERE WE FOUND DIFFERENT
ATTRIBUTE OF MARKETING STRATEGIES SUCH AS ROAD
DEMONSTRATION BRAND LOYALTY MARKET
SEGMENTATION BRAND UPGARDATION OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF COMPANY WHICH INCREASE THE MARKET
SHARE OF THE COMPANY IN PARTICULAR FIELD
14
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
For any business venture marketing and sales go hand in hand
Opportunities come and go but business comes from the ones which are
handled properly in terms of leads
Leads for any new opportunity are very important for it to turn out a
profitable venture
Marketing and sales work hand in hand for leads
Promotion plays a very important role in both the departments Promotion
helps us to market a product properly and also helps in increasing the sale
of the product as compared to competitors
MANAGERIAL USEFULNESS OF THE STUDY
Helps to have sale experience
Helps to deal with different customers
Helps to overcome the objections of the customers
Helps to understand the problems of agents in a broader prospect
It provides a platform where managerial role can be played effectively and
efficiently
15
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Deep insights would give me the clear knowledge of strategies adopted
and which would make me a better marketing professional
Important from a consultant prospective finding loopholes in marketing
strategy of the company if any
The basic thing which is needed for project of Bajaj automobile is to increase
market share increase brand loyalty by providing
1 Value for money vehicles
2 To implement best technology
3 To provide better customer service
4 To make quality products
16
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study conducted to achieve the aforesaid objectives will be both exploratory and
conclusive research in nature It also involves online personal interviews based on the
questionnaire format
DATA COLLECTION METHODS-
Primary source
Secondary source
Primary sources-
The data required for the study is based on
1 Personal interviews based on pre-decided format of structured undisguised
questionnaire
Secondary sources-
The secondary data consists of information collected from
Websites
Published data on books and magazines
DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS-
Use of charts and graphs for analysis
Statistical analysis
Questionnaire design formulation-
We asked questions to different Bajaj customers and potential buyers as well We
just wanted to gather information about what they feel to be a Bajaj vehicle (two
wheelers amp three wheelers) owner and how much satisfied are they with their
vehicle performance and after sales services
17
We asked both open and close ended questions to the customers Our sampling
size was 155 people which include present owners of Bajaj vehicle and potential
buyer
Survey Area -We collected all information from various Bajaj showrooms and service
centers (Ahmedabad ONLY)
Time frame - 6 weeks
Research design-
We have used following research design in making our project-
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN
It seeks to discover new relationships between several factsIt discover ideas and insight
The major purpose of the exploratory research design is to do the clear identification of
the problems Bigger problems are broken in smaller segments Exploratory study is the
initial stage of marketing research as it is in a developing stage Exploratory research
helps in understanding explanations of various problems of marketing mix The
exploratory study may be used to clarify concepts and causes of problems It is also useful
to test the applicability of new policies It is dynamic and changes with new ideas and
concepts
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
It is of two types-
Descriptive research
Experimental design
It helps the marketing executive to arrive at a suitable decision from the various
alternative decisions The various alternative conclusions and selecting the most suitable
conclusion may be done by itrsquos one of the forms Descriptive research design In this
research design only a partial situation is clarified but in case of experimental research
design a alternative is selected Therefore the experimental research design is considered
an important conclusive research design
18
DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
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Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
4
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
If words are considered to be signs of gratitude then let these words convey the very
same My sincere gratitude to Bajaj Motors for providing us with an opportunity to work
with Bajaj Motors and giving necessary directions on doing this project to the best of our
abilities
We are highly indebted to MSalim Qureshi Area General Manger(Bajaj Motors) and
company project guide who has provided us with the necessary information and also for
the support extended out to us in the completion of this report and his valuable suggestion
and comments on bringing out this report in the best way possible
We are grateful to Dipak Hadiya a faculty member of BK School of Business
Administration for providing us sound guidance for the successful completion of the
report
Thanking You
5
COMPANY HISTORY
Company Perspectives
Our Philosophy We approach our responsibilities with ambition and resourcefulness We organize ourselves for a transparent and harmonious flow of work We respect sound theory and encourage creative experimentation And we make our workplace a source of
pride We believe in Transparency a commitment that the business is managed along transparent lines Fairness amp mdashoslash all stakeholders in the Company but especially to
minority shareholders Disclosure--of all relevant financial and non-financial information in an easily understood manner Supervision--of the Companys activities by a professionally competent and independent Board of Directors
Key Dates
1945 Bajaj Auto is founded 1960 Rahul Bajaj becomes the Indian licensee for Vespa scooters
1977 Technical collaboration with Piaggio ends 1984 Work begins on a second plant
1998 Bajaj plans to build its third plant to meet demand 2000 Thousands of workers are laid off to cut costs
Company History
Bajaj Auto Limited is Indias largest manufacturer of scooters and motorcycles The company generally has lagged behind its Japanese rivals in technology but has invested heavily to catch up Its strong suit is high-volume production it is the lowest-cost scooter
maker in the world Although publicly owned the company has been controlled by the Bajaj family since its founding
Origins
The Bajaj Group was formed in the first days of Indias independence from Britain Its
founder Jamnalal Bajaj had been a follower of Mahatma Gandhi who reportedly referred to him as a fifth son Whenever I spoke of wealthy men becoming the trustees of
their wealth for the common good I always had this merchant prince principally in mind said the Mahatma after Jamnalals death
Jamnalal Bajaj was succeeded by his eldest son 27-year-old Kamalnayan in 1942 Kamalnayan however was preoccupied with Indias struggle for independence After
6
this was achieved in 1947 Kamalnayan consolidated and diversified the group branching into cement ayurvedic medicines electrical equipment and appliances as
well as scooters
The precursor to Bajaj Auto had been formed on November 29 1945 as Ms Bachraj Trading Ltd It began selling imported two- and three-wheeled vehicles in 1948 and
obtained a manufacturing license from the government 11 years later The next year 1960 Bajaj Auto became a public limited company
Rahul Bajaj reportedly adored the famous Vespa scooters made by Piaggio of Italy In
1960 at the age of 22 he became the Indian licensee for the make Bajaj Auto began producing its first two-wheelers the next year
Rahul Bajaj became the groups chief executive officer in 1968 after first picking up an MBA at Harvard He lived next to the factory in Pune an industrial city three hours drive
from Bombay The company had an annual turnover of Rs 72 million at the time By 1970 the company had produced 100000 vehicles The oil crisis soon drove cars off the
roads in favor of two-wheelers much cheaper to buy and many times more fuel-efficient
A number of new models were introduced in the 1970s including the three-wheeler goods carrier and Bajaj Chetak early in the decade and the Bajaj Super and three-wheeled rear engine Autorickshaw in 1976 and 1977 Bajaj Auto produced 100000
vehicles in the 1976-77 fiscal year alone
The technical collaboration agreement with Piaggio of Italy expired in 1977 Afterward Piaggio maker of the Vespa brand of scooters filed patent infringement suits to block
Bajaj scooter sales in the United States United Kingdom West Germany and Hong Kong Bajajs scooter exports plummeted from Rs 1332 million in 1980-81 to Rs 52 million ($54 million) in 1981-82 although total revenues rose five percent to Rs 116
billion Pretax profits were cut in half to Rs 63 million
New Competition in the 1980s
Japanese and Italian scooter companies began entering the Indian market in the early 1980s Although some boasted superior technology and flashier brands Bajaj Auto had
built up several advantages in the previous decades Its customers liked the durability of the product and the ready availability of maintenance the companys distributors
permeated the country
The Bajaj M-50 debuted in 1981 The new fuel-efficient 50cc motorcycle was immediately successful and the company aimed to be able to make 60000 of them a year by 1985 Capacity was the most important constraint for the Indian motorcycle industry
Although the countrys total production rose from 262000 vehicles in 1976 to 600000 in 1982 companies like rival Lohia Machines had difficulty meeting demand Bajaj Autos
advance orders for one of its new mini-motorcycles amounted to $57 million Work on a new plant at Waluj Aurangabad commenced in January 1984
7
The 1986-87 fiscal year saw the introduction of the Bajaj M-80 and the Kawasaki Bajaj KB100 motorcycles The company was making 500000 vehicles a year at this point
Although Rahul Bajaj credited much of his companys success with its focus on one type
of product he did attempt to diversify into tractor-trailers In 1987 his attempt to buy control of Ahsok Leyland failed
The Bajaj Sunny was launched in 1990 the Kawasaki Bajaj 4S Champion followed a
year later About this time the Indian government was initiating a program of market liberalization doing away with the old license raj system which limited the amount of
investment any one company could make in a particular industry
A possible joint venture with Piaggio was discussed in 1993 but aborted Rahul Bajaj told the Financial Times that his company was too large to be considered a potential collaborator by Japanese firms It was hoping to increase its exports which then
amounted to just five percent of sales The company began by shipping a few thousand vehicles a year to neighboring Sri Lanka and Bangladesh but soon was reaching markets
in Europe Latin America Africa and West Asia Its domestic market share barely less than 50 percent was slowly slipping
By 1994 Bajaj also was contemplating high-volume low-cost car manufacture Several of Bajajs rivals were looking at this market as well which was being rapidly liberalized
by the Indian government
Bajaj Auto produced one million vehicles in the 1994-95 fiscal year The company was the worlds fourth largest manufacturer of two-wheelers behind Japans Honda Suzuki
and Kawasaki New models included the Bajaj Classic and the Bajaj Super Excel Bajaj also signed development agreements with two Japanese engineering firms Kubota and Tokyo R amp D Bajajs most popular models cost about Rs 20000 You just cant beat a
Bajaj stated the companys marketing slogan
The Kawasaki Bajaj Boxer and the RE diesel Autorickshaw were introduced in 1997 The next year saw the debut of the Kawasaki Bajaj Caliber the Spirit and the Legend Indias
first four-stroke scooter The Caliber sold 100000 units in its first 12 months Bajaj was planning to build its third plant at a cost of Rs 4 billion ($1116 million) to produce two
new models one to be developed in collaboration with Cagiva of Italy
New Tools in the 1990s
Still intense competition was beginning to hurt sales at home and abroad during the calendar year 1997 Bajajs low-tech low-cost cycles were not faring as well as its rivals higher-end offerings particularly in high-powered motorcycles since poorer consumers
were withstanding the worst of the recession The company invested in its new Pune plant in order to introduce new models more quickly The company spent Rs 75 billion
($185 million) on advanced computer-controlled machine tools It would need new models to comply with the more stringent emissions standards slated for 2000 Bajaj
8
began installing Rs 800 catalytic converters to its two-stroke scooter models beginning in 1999
Although its domestic market share continued to slip falling to 405 percent Bajaj Autos
profits increased slightly at the end of the 1997-98 fiscal year In fact Rahul Bajaj was able to boast My competitors are doing well but my net profit is still more than the next
four biggest companies combined Hero Honda was perhaps Bajajs most serious local threat in fact in the fall of 1998 Honda Motor of Japan announced that it was withdrawing from this joint venture
Bajaj Auto had quadrupled its product design staff to 500 It also acquired technology from its foreign partners such as Kawasaki (motorcycles) Kubota (diesel engines) and Cagiva (scooters) Hondas annual spend on R amp D is more than my turnover noted
Rahul Bajaj His son Sanjeev Bajaj was working to improve the companys supply chain management A marketing executive was lured from TVS Suzuki to help push the new
cycles
Several new designs and a dozen upgrades of existing scooters came out in 1998 and 1999 These and a surge in consumer confidence propelled Bajaj to sales records and it began to regain market share in the fast-growing motorcycle segment Sales of three-
wheelers fell as some states citing traffic and pollution concerns limited the number of permits issued for them
In late 1999 Rahul Bajaj made a bid to acquire ten percent of Piaggio for $65 million
The Italian firm had exited a relationship with entrepreneur Deepak Singhania and was looking to reenter the Indian market possibly through acquisition Piaggio itself had been mostly bought out by a German investment bank Deutsche Morgan Grenfell (DMG)
which was looking to sell some shares after turning the company around Bajaj attached several conditions to his purchase of a minority share including a seat on the board and
an exclusive Piaggio distributorship in India
In late 2000 Maruti Udyog emerged as another possible acquisition target The Indian government was planning to sell its 50 percent stake in the automaker a joint venture with Suzuki of Japan Bajaj had been approached by several foreign car manufacturers in
the past including Chrysler (subsequently DaimlerChrysler) in the mid-1990s
Employment fell from about 23000 in 1995-96 (the year Bajaj suffered a two-month strike at its Waluj factory) to 17000 in 1999-2000 The company planned to lay off
another 2000 workers in the short term and another 3000 in the following three to four years
Principal Subsidiaries Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd Bajaj
Electricals Ltd Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Mukand Ltd
Principal Competitors Honda Motor Co Ltd Suzuki Motor Corporation Piaggio SpA
9
COMPANY PROFILE
Bajaj Auto Ltd is the largest exporter of two and three wheelers With Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The
brand Pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the premium segment Its Discover DTSi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
Quick Facts
Founder Jamnalal Bajaj
Year of Establishment 1926
Industry Automotive - Two amp Three Wheelers
Business Group The Bajaj Group
Listings amp its codes BSE - Code 500490 NSE - Code BAJAJAUTO
Presence Distribution network covers 50 countries Dominant presence in Sri Lanka Bangladesh
Columbia Guatemala Peru Egypt Iran and Indonesia
Joint Venture Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan
Registered amp Head Office Akurdi Pune - 411035 India
Tel +(91)-(20)-27472851 Fax +(91)-(20)-27473398
Works Akurdi Pune 411035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431136 Chakan Industrial Area Chakan Pune 411501
E-mail rahulbajajbajajautocoin
Website wwwbajajautocom
10
Segment and Brands
Products Brands
Motorcycles 4S 4S Champion Bajaj Avenger
Bajaj CT 100 Bajaj Discover Bajaj Platina
Bajaj Pulsar Bajaj Pulsar DTSi Bajaj Sonic
Bajaj Wind 125 Bajaj XCD 125 Boxer
Caliber Caliber115 Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator
KB RTZ KB100 KB125
Scooters Bajaj Chetak Bajaj Kristal Dtsi Bajaj Wave
Since 1986 there is a technical tie-up of Bajaj Auto Ltd with Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan to manufacture state-of-art range of latest two-wheelers in India The JV has already given the Indian market the KB series 4S and 4S Champion Boxer the Caliber
series and Wind125
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a Fortune 500 company with a turnover of USD 10 billion (Rs 45840 crore) It has crafted new technologies for more than hundred years The technologies of KHI have redefined space systems aircrafts jet engines ships
locomotive energy plants automation system construction machinery and of course high reliability two-wheelers
KHI has given the world its legendary series of 600-1200cc Ninja and 1600 Vulcan bikes Straight from its design boards the Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator Indias first real
cruiser bike redefines the pleasure of biking in looks as well as performance
The grouprsquos flagship company Bajaj Auto is ranked as the worldrsquos fourth largest two- and three- wheeler manufacturer and the Bajaj brand is well-known in over a dozen countries in Europe Latin America the US and Asia
Founded in 1926 at the height of Indias movement for independence from the British
the group has an illustrious history The integrity dedication resourcefulness and determination to succeed which are characteristic of the group today are often traced back to its birth during those days of relentless devotion to a common cause Jamnalal
Bajaj founder of the group was a close confidant and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi In fact Gandhiji had adopted him as his son This close relationship and his deep
involvement in the independence movement did not leave Jamnalal Bajaj with much time to spend on his newly launched business venture
His son Kamalnayan Bajaj then 27 took over the reins of business in 1942 He too was close to Gandhiji and it was only after Independence in 1947 that he was able to give his
full attention to the business Kamalnayan Bajaj not only consolidated the group but also
11
diversified into various manufacturing activities
The present Chairman of the group Rahul Bajaj took charge of the business in 1965 Under his leadership the turnover of the Bajaj Auto the flagship company has gone
up from Rs72 million to Rs10076 billion (USD 23 billion) its product portfolio has expanded from one to and the brand has found a global market He is one of Indiarsquos most distinguished business leaders and internationally respected for his
business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit
12
COMPANY FLASHBACK Inspiring Confidence the tagline has build up confidence through excitement engineering not only to domestic consumers but also internationally Established just eight decades back in 1926 by Jamnalal Bajaj the company has been vested with
Indias largest exporter of two and three wheelers 196710 units in 2004-05 a great 26 per cent jump over the previous year
Bajaj Auto Ltd sales have increased by approximately 21 per cent in the year 2004-
05 which exceeds Rs 654 billion a record in the history of the company The gross
operating profit stands at Rs 93 billion again a record The profits after tax of the BAL are close to Rs 77 billion and the pre-tax return on operating capital is at an impressive
80 per cent The strength of the company is its quality products excellence in engineering and design
and its ability to delight the customers The Pulsar introduced in November 2004 is continually dominating the premium segment of the motorcycle market helping to
maintain the market superiority Discover DTSi one more successful bike on Indian roads is in the value segment of the motorcycle market It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment
performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and keeps an special eye upon
quality safety productivity cost and delivery
Bajaj Auto is a major Indian automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the
worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker It is based in Pune Maharashtra with plants in Akurdi and Chakan (near Pune)Waluj (near Aurangabad) and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal Bajaj Auto makes and exports motor scooters motorcycles and the auto
rickshaw
The Forbes Global 2000 list for the year 2005 ranked Bajaj Auto at 1946
Over the last decade the company has successfully changed its image from a scooter manufacturer to a two wheeler manufacturer Its product range encompasses Scooterettes
Scooters and Motorcycles Its real growth in numbers has come in the last four years after successful introduction of a few models in the motorcycle segment
The company is headed by Rahul Bajaj who is worth more than US$15 billion
13
OBJECTIVES
THE MAIN OBJECTIVE TO STUDY THIS PROJECT IS TO KNOW ABOUT
THE DIFFERENT STRATEGIES OF BAJAJ LTD THE MAIN OBJECTIVES IN THE MIND
o TO STUDY THE PRODUCTS OFFERED
o TO STUDY THE PRICE RANGE OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF DIFFERENT COMPANIES
o TO STUDY THE MARKETING IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS AND SALES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER PREFERRENCES TOWARDS DIFFERENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY BAJAJ AUTOMOBILES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS PRICE QUALITY MILAGE AND BRAND
o THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO FIND OUT MARKETING STRATEGY
OF ldquoBAJAJ AUTOMOBILESrdquo WHERE WE FOUND DIFFERENT
ATTRIBUTE OF MARKETING STRATEGIES SUCH AS ROAD
DEMONSTRATION BRAND LOYALTY MARKET
SEGMENTATION BRAND UPGARDATION OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF COMPANY WHICH INCREASE THE MARKET
SHARE OF THE COMPANY IN PARTICULAR FIELD
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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
For any business venture marketing and sales go hand in hand
Opportunities come and go but business comes from the ones which are
handled properly in terms of leads
Leads for any new opportunity are very important for it to turn out a
profitable venture
Marketing and sales work hand in hand for leads
Promotion plays a very important role in both the departments Promotion
helps us to market a product properly and also helps in increasing the sale
of the product as compared to competitors
MANAGERIAL USEFULNESS OF THE STUDY
Helps to have sale experience
Helps to deal with different customers
Helps to overcome the objections of the customers
Helps to understand the problems of agents in a broader prospect
It provides a platform where managerial role can be played effectively and
efficiently
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SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Deep insights would give me the clear knowledge of strategies adopted
and which would make me a better marketing professional
Important from a consultant prospective finding loopholes in marketing
strategy of the company if any
The basic thing which is needed for project of Bajaj automobile is to increase
market share increase brand loyalty by providing
1 Value for money vehicles
2 To implement best technology
3 To provide better customer service
4 To make quality products
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study conducted to achieve the aforesaid objectives will be both exploratory and
conclusive research in nature It also involves online personal interviews based on the
questionnaire format
DATA COLLECTION METHODS-
Primary source
Secondary source
Primary sources-
The data required for the study is based on
1 Personal interviews based on pre-decided format of structured undisguised
questionnaire
Secondary sources-
The secondary data consists of information collected from
Websites
Published data on books and magazines
DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS-
Use of charts and graphs for analysis
Statistical analysis
Questionnaire design formulation-
We asked questions to different Bajaj customers and potential buyers as well We
just wanted to gather information about what they feel to be a Bajaj vehicle (two
wheelers amp three wheelers) owner and how much satisfied are they with their
vehicle performance and after sales services
17
We asked both open and close ended questions to the customers Our sampling
size was 155 people which include present owners of Bajaj vehicle and potential
buyer
Survey Area -We collected all information from various Bajaj showrooms and service
centers (Ahmedabad ONLY)
Time frame - 6 weeks
Research design-
We have used following research design in making our project-
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN
It seeks to discover new relationships between several factsIt discover ideas and insight
The major purpose of the exploratory research design is to do the clear identification of
the problems Bigger problems are broken in smaller segments Exploratory study is the
initial stage of marketing research as it is in a developing stage Exploratory research
helps in understanding explanations of various problems of marketing mix The
exploratory study may be used to clarify concepts and causes of problems It is also useful
to test the applicability of new policies It is dynamic and changes with new ideas and
concepts
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
It is of two types-
Descriptive research
Experimental design
It helps the marketing executive to arrive at a suitable decision from the various
alternative decisions The various alternative conclusions and selecting the most suitable
conclusion may be done by itrsquos one of the forms Descriptive research design In this
research design only a partial situation is clarified but in case of experimental research
design a alternative is selected Therefore the experimental research design is considered
an important conclusive research design
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DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
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Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
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Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
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SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
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INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
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HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
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Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
5
COMPANY HISTORY
Company Perspectives
Our Philosophy We approach our responsibilities with ambition and resourcefulness We organize ourselves for a transparent and harmonious flow of work We respect sound theory and encourage creative experimentation And we make our workplace a source of
pride We believe in Transparency a commitment that the business is managed along transparent lines Fairness amp mdashoslash all stakeholders in the Company but especially to
minority shareholders Disclosure--of all relevant financial and non-financial information in an easily understood manner Supervision--of the Companys activities by a professionally competent and independent Board of Directors
Key Dates
1945 Bajaj Auto is founded 1960 Rahul Bajaj becomes the Indian licensee for Vespa scooters
1977 Technical collaboration with Piaggio ends 1984 Work begins on a second plant
1998 Bajaj plans to build its third plant to meet demand 2000 Thousands of workers are laid off to cut costs
Company History
Bajaj Auto Limited is Indias largest manufacturer of scooters and motorcycles The company generally has lagged behind its Japanese rivals in technology but has invested heavily to catch up Its strong suit is high-volume production it is the lowest-cost scooter
maker in the world Although publicly owned the company has been controlled by the Bajaj family since its founding
Origins
The Bajaj Group was formed in the first days of Indias independence from Britain Its
founder Jamnalal Bajaj had been a follower of Mahatma Gandhi who reportedly referred to him as a fifth son Whenever I spoke of wealthy men becoming the trustees of
their wealth for the common good I always had this merchant prince principally in mind said the Mahatma after Jamnalals death
Jamnalal Bajaj was succeeded by his eldest son 27-year-old Kamalnayan in 1942 Kamalnayan however was preoccupied with Indias struggle for independence After
6
this was achieved in 1947 Kamalnayan consolidated and diversified the group branching into cement ayurvedic medicines electrical equipment and appliances as
well as scooters
The precursor to Bajaj Auto had been formed on November 29 1945 as Ms Bachraj Trading Ltd It began selling imported two- and three-wheeled vehicles in 1948 and
obtained a manufacturing license from the government 11 years later The next year 1960 Bajaj Auto became a public limited company
Rahul Bajaj reportedly adored the famous Vespa scooters made by Piaggio of Italy In
1960 at the age of 22 he became the Indian licensee for the make Bajaj Auto began producing its first two-wheelers the next year
Rahul Bajaj became the groups chief executive officer in 1968 after first picking up an MBA at Harvard He lived next to the factory in Pune an industrial city three hours drive
from Bombay The company had an annual turnover of Rs 72 million at the time By 1970 the company had produced 100000 vehicles The oil crisis soon drove cars off the
roads in favor of two-wheelers much cheaper to buy and many times more fuel-efficient
A number of new models were introduced in the 1970s including the three-wheeler goods carrier and Bajaj Chetak early in the decade and the Bajaj Super and three-wheeled rear engine Autorickshaw in 1976 and 1977 Bajaj Auto produced 100000
vehicles in the 1976-77 fiscal year alone
The technical collaboration agreement with Piaggio of Italy expired in 1977 Afterward Piaggio maker of the Vespa brand of scooters filed patent infringement suits to block
Bajaj scooter sales in the United States United Kingdom West Germany and Hong Kong Bajajs scooter exports plummeted from Rs 1332 million in 1980-81 to Rs 52 million ($54 million) in 1981-82 although total revenues rose five percent to Rs 116
billion Pretax profits were cut in half to Rs 63 million
New Competition in the 1980s
Japanese and Italian scooter companies began entering the Indian market in the early 1980s Although some boasted superior technology and flashier brands Bajaj Auto had
built up several advantages in the previous decades Its customers liked the durability of the product and the ready availability of maintenance the companys distributors
permeated the country
The Bajaj M-50 debuted in 1981 The new fuel-efficient 50cc motorcycle was immediately successful and the company aimed to be able to make 60000 of them a year by 1985 Capacity was the most important constraint for the Indian motorcycle industry
Although the countrys total production rose from 262000 vehicles in 1976 to 600000 in 1982 companies like rival Lohia Machines had difficulty meeting demand Bajaj Autos
advance orders for one of its new mini-motorcycles amounted to $57 million Work on a new plant at Waluj Aurangabad commenced in January 1984
7
The 1986-87 fiscal year saw the introduction of the Bajaj M-80 and the Kawasaki Bajaj KB100 motorcycles The company was making 500000 vehicles a year at this point
Although Rahul Bajaj credited much of his companys success with its focus on one type
of product he did attempt to diversify into tractor-trailers In 1987 his attempt to buy control of Ahsok Leyland failed
The Bajaj Sunny was launched in 1990 the Kawasaki Bajaj 4S Champion followed a
year later About this time the Indian government was initiating a program of market liberalization doing away with the old license raj system which limited the amount of
investment any one company could make in a particular industry
A possible joint venture with Piaggio was discussed in 1993 but aborted Rahul Bajaj told the Financial Times that his company was too large to be considered a potential collaborator by Japanese firms It was hoping to increase its exports which then
amounted to just five percent of sales The company began by shipping a few thousand vehicles a year to neighboring Sri Lanka and Bangladesh but soon was reaching markets
in Europe Latin America Africa and West Asia Its domestic market share barely less than 50 percent was slowly slipping
By 1994 Bajaj also was contemplating high-volume low-cost car manufacture Several of Bajajs rivals were looking at this market as well which was being rapidly liberalized
by the Indian government
Bajaj Auto produced one million vehicles in the 1994-95 fiscal year The company was the worlds fourth largest manufacturer of two-wheelers behind Japans Honda Suzuki
and Kawasaki New models included the Bajaj Classic and the Bajaj Super Excel Bajaj also signed development agreements with two Japanese engineering firms Kubota and Tokyo R amp D Bajajs most popular models cost about Rs 20000 You just cant beat a
Bajaj stated the companys marketing slogan
The Kawasaki Bajaj Boxer and the RE diesel Autorickshaw were introduced in 1997 The next year saw the debut of the Kawasaki Bajaj Caliber the Spirit and the Legend Indias
first four-stroke scooter The Caliber sold 100000 units in its first 12 months Bajaj was planning to build its third plant at a cost of Rs 4 billion ($1116 million) to produce two
new models one to be developed in collaboration with Cagiva of Italy
New Tools in the 1990s
Still intense competition was beginning to hurt sales at home and abroad during the calendar year 1997 Bajajs low-tech low-cost cycles were not faring as well as its rivals higher-end offerings particularly in high-powered motorcycles since poorer consumers
were withstanding the worst of the recession The company invested in its new Pune plant in order to introduce new models more quickly The company spent Rs 75 billion
($185 million) on advanced computer-controlled machine tools It would need new models to comply with the more stringent emissions standards slated for 2000 Bajaj
8
began installing Rs 800 catalytic converters to its two-stroke scooter models beginning in 1999
Although its domestic market share continued to slip falling to 405 percent Bajaj Autos
profits increased slightly at the end of the 1997-98 fiscal year In fact Rahul Bajaj was able to boast My competitors are doing well but my net profit is still more than the next
four biggest companies combined Hero Honda was perhaps Bajajs most serious local threat in fact in the fall of 1998 Honda Motor of Japan announced that it was withdrawing from this joint venture
Bajaj Auto had quadrupled its product design staff to 500 It also acquired technology from its foreign partners such as Kawasaki (motorcycles) Kubota (diesel engines) and Cagiva (scooters) Hondas annual spend on R amp D is more than my turnover noted
Rahul Bajaj His son Sanjeev Bajaj was working to improve the companys supply chain management A marketing executive was lured from TVS Suzuki to help push the new
cycles
Several new designs and a dozen upgrades of existing scooters came out in 1998 and 1999 These and a surge in consumer confidence propelled Bajaj to sales records and it began to regain market share in the fast-growing motorcycle segment Sales of three-
wheelers fell as some states citing traffic and pollution concerns limited the number of permits issued for them
In late 1999 Rahul Bajaj made a bid to acquire ten percent of Piaggio for $65 million
The Italian firm had exited a relationship with entrepreneur Deepak Singhania and was looking to reenter the Indian market possibly through acquisition Piaggio itself had been mostly bought out by a German investment bank Deutsche Morgan Grenfell (DMG)
which was looking to sell some shares after turning the company around Bajaj attached several conditions to his purchase of a minority share including a seat on the board and
an exclusive Piaggio distributorship in India
In late 2000 Maruti Udyog emerged as another possible acquisition target The Indian government was planning to sell its 50 percent stake in the automaker a joint venture with Suzuki of Japan Bajaj had been approached by several foreign car manufacturers in
the past including Chrysler (subsequently DaimlerChrysler) in the mid-1990s
Employment fell from about 23000 in 1995-96 (the year Bajaj suffered a two-month strike at its Waluj factory) to 17000 in 1999-2000 The company planned to lay off
another 2000 workers in the short term and another 3000 in the following three to four years
Principal Subsidiaries Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd Bajaj
Electricals Ltd Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Mukand Ltd
Principal Competitors Honda Motor Co Ltd Suzuki Motor Corporation Piaggio SpA
9
COMPANY PROFILE
Bajaj Auto Ltd is the largest exporter of two and three wheelers With Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The
brand Pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the premium segment Its Discover DTSi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
Quick Facts
Founder Jamnalal Bajaj
Year of Establishment 1926
Industry Automotive - Two amp Three Wheelers
Business Group The Bajaj Group
Listings amp its codes BSE - Code 500490 NSE - Code BAJAJAUTO
Presence Distribution network covers 50 countries Dominant presence in Sri Lanka Bangladesh
Columbia Guatemala Peru Egypt Iran and Indonesia
Joint Venture Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan
Registered amp Head Office Akurdi Pune - 411035 India
Tel +(91)-(20)-27472851 Fax +(91)-(20)-27473398
Works Akurdi Pune 411035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431136 Chakan Industrial Area Chakan Pune 411501
E-mail rahulbajajbajajautocoin
Website wwwbajajautocom
10
Segment and Brands
Products Brands
Motorcycles 4S 4S Champion Bajaj Avenger
Bajaj CT 100 Bajaj Discover Bajaj Platina
Bajaj Pulsar Bajaj Pulsar DTSi Bajaj Sonic
Bajaj Wind 125 Bajaj XCD 125 Boxer
Caliber Caliber115 Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator
KB RTZ KB100 KB125
Scooters Bajaj Chetak Bajaj Kristal Dtsi Bajaj Wave
Since 1986 there is a technical tie-up of Bajaj Auto Ltd with Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan to manufacture state-of-art range of latest two-wheelers in India The JV has already given the Indian market the KB series 4S and 4S Champion Boxer the Caliber
series and Wind125
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a Fortune 500 company with a turnover of USD 10 billion (Rs 45840 crore) It has crafted new technologies for more than hundred years The technologies of KHI have redefined space systems aircrafts jet engines ships
locomotive energy plants automation system construction machinery and of course high reliability two-wheelers
KHI has given the world its legendary series of 600-1200cc Ninja and 1600 Vulcan bikes Straight from its design boards the Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator Indias first real
cruiser bike redefines the pleasure of biking in looks as well as performance
The grouprsquos flagship company Bajaj Auto is ranked as the worldrsquos fourth largest two- and three- wheeler manufacturer and the Bajaj brand is well-known in over a dozen countries in Europe Latin America the US and Asia
Founded in 1926 at the height of Indias movement for independence from the British
the group has an illustrious history The integrity dedication resourcefulness and determination to succeed which are characteristic of the group today are often traced back to its birth during those days of relentless devotion to a common cause Jamnalal
Bajaj founder of the group was a close confidant and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi In fact Gandhiji had adopted him as his son This close relationship and his deep
involvement in the independence movement did not leave Jamnalal Bajaj with much time to spend on his newly launched business venture
His son Kamalnayan Bajaj then 27 took over the reins of business in 1942 He too was close to Gandhiji and it was only after Independence in 1947 that he was able to give his
full attention to the business Kamalnayan Bajaj not only consolidated the group but also
11
diversified into various manufacturing activities
The present Chairman of the group Rahul Bajaj took charge of the business in 1965 Under his leadership the turnover of the Bajaj Auto the flagship company has gone
up from Rs72 million to Rs10076 billion (USD 23 billion) its product portfolio has expanded from one to and the brand has found a global market He is one of Indiarsquos most distinguished business leaders and internationally respected for his
business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit
12
COMPANY FLASHBACK Inspiring Confidence the tagline has build up confidence through excitement engineering not only to domestic consumers but also internationally Established just eight decades back in 1926 by Jamnalal Bajaj the company has been vested with
Indias largest exporter of two and three wheelers 196710 units in 2004-05 a great 26 per cent jump over the previous year
Bajaj Auto Ltd sales have increased by approximately 21 per cent in the year 2004-
05 which exceeds Rs 654 billion a record in the history of the company The gross
operating profit stands at Rs 93 billion again a record The profits after tax of the BAL are close to Rs 77 billion and the pre-tax return on operating capital is at an impressive
80 per cent The strength of the company is its quality products excellence in engineering and design
and its ability to delight the customers The Pulsar introduced in November 2004 is continually dominating the premium segment of the motorcycle market helping to
maintain the market superiority Discover DTSi one more successful bike on Indian roads is in the value segment of the motorcycle market It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment
performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and keeps an special eye upon
quality safety productivity cost and delivery
Bajaj Auto is a major Indian automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the
worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker It is based in Pune Maharashtra with plants in Akurdi and Chakan (near Pune)Waluj (near Aurangabad) and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal Bajaj Auto makes and exports motor scooters motorcycles and the auto
rickshaw
The Forbes Global 2000 list for the year 2005 ranked Bajaj Auto at 1946
Over the last decade the company has successfully changed its image from a scooter manufacturer to a two wheeler manufacturer Its product range encompasses Scooterettes
Scooters and Motorcycles Its real growth in numbers has come in the last four years after successful introduction of a few models in the motorcycle segment
The company is headed by Rahul Bajaj who is worth more than US$15 billion
13
OBJECTIVES
THE MAIN OBJECTIVE TO STUDY THIS PROJECT IS TO KNOW ABOUT
THE DIFFERENT STRATEGIES OF BAJAJ LTD THE MAIN OBJECTIVES IN THE MIND
o TO STUDY THE PRODUCTS OFFERED
o TO STUDY THE PRICE RANGE OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF DIFFERENT COMPANIES
o TO STUDY THE MARKETING IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS AND SALES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER PREFERRENCES TOWARDS DIFFERENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY BAJAJ AUTOMOBILES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS PRICE QUALITY MILAGE AND BRAND
o THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO FIND OUT MARKETING STRATEGY
OF ldquoBAJAJ AUTOMOBILESrdquo WHERE WE FOUND DIFFERENT
ATTRIBUTE OF MARKETING STRATEGIES SUCH AS ROAD
DEMONSTRATION BRAND LOYALTY MARKET
SEGMENTATION BRAND UPGARDATION OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF COMPANY WHICH INCREASE THE MARKET
SHARE OF THE COMPANY IN PARTICULAR FIELD
14
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
For any business venture marketing and sales go hand in hand
Opportunities come and go but business comes from the ones which are
handled properly in terms of leads
Leads for any new opportunity are very important for it to turn out a
profitable venture
Marketing and sales work hand in hand for leads
Promotion plays a very important role in both the departments Promotion
helps us to market a product properly and also helps in increasing the sale
of the product as compared to competitors
MANAGERIAL USEFULNESS OF THE STUDY
Helps to have sale experience
Helps to deal with different customers
Helps to overcome the objections of the customers
Helps to understand the problems of agents in a broader prospect
It provides a platform where managerial role can be played effectively and
efficiently
15
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Deep insights would give me the clear knowledge of strategies adopted
and which would make me a better marketing professional
Important from a consultant prospective finding loopholes in marketing
strategy of the company if any
The basic thing which is needed for project of Bajaj automobile is to increase
market share increase brand loyalty by providing
1 Value for money vehicles
2 To implement best technology
3 To provide better customer service
4 To make quality products
16
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study conducted to achieve the aforesaid objectives will be both exploratory and
conclusive research in nature It also involves online personal interviews based on the
questionnaire format
DATA COLLECTION METHODS-
Primary source
Secondary source
Primary sources-
The data required for the study is based on
1 Personal interviews based on pre-decided format of structured undisguised
questionnaire
Secondary sources-
The secondary data consists of information collected from
Websites
Published data on books and magazines
DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS-
Use of charts and graphs for analysis
Statistical analysis
Questionnaire design formulation-
We asked questions to different Bajaj customers and potential buyers as well We
just wanted to gather information about what they feel to be a Bajaj vehicle (two
wheelers amp three wheelers) owner and how much satisfied are they with their
vehicle performance and after sales services
17
We asked both open and close ended questions to the customers Our sampling
size was 155 people which include present owners of Bajaj vehicle and potential
buyer
Survey Area -We collected all information from various Bajaj showrooms and service
centers (Ahmedabad ONLY)
Time frame - 6 weeks
Research design-
We have used following research design in making our project-
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN
It seeks to discover new relationships between several factsIt discover ideas and insight
The major purpose of the exploratory research design is to do the clear identification of
the problems Bigger problems are broken in smaller segments Exploratory study is the
initial stage of marketing research as it is in a developing stage Exploratory research
helps in understanding explanations of various problems of marketing mix The
exploratory study may be used to clarify concepts and causes of problems It is also useful
to test the applicability of new policies It is dynamic and changes with new ideas and
concepts
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
It is of two types-
Descriptive research
Experimental design
It helps the marketing executive to arrive at a suitable decision from the various
alternative decisions The various alternative conclusions and selecting the most suitable
conclusion may be done by itrsquos one of the forms Descriptive research design In this
research design only a partial situation is clarified but in case of experimental research
design a alternative is selected Therefore the experimental research design is considered
an important conclusive research design
18
DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
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Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
6
this was achieved in 1947 Kamalnayan consolidated and diversified the group branching into cement ayurvedic medicines electrical equipment and appliances as
well as scooters
The precursor to Bajaj Auto had been formed on November 29 1945 as Ms Bachraj Trading Ltd It began selling imported two- and three-wheeled vehicles in 1948 and
obtained a manufacturing license from the government 11 years later The next year 1960 Bajaj Auto became a public limited company
Rahul Bajaj reportedly adored the famous Vespa scooters made by Piaggio of Italy In
1960 at the age of 22 he became the Indian licensee for the make Bajaj Auto began producing its first two-wheelers the next year
Rahul Bajaj became the groups chief executive officer in 1968 after first picking up an MBA at Harvard He lived next to the factory in Pune an industrial city three hours drive
from Bombay The company had an annual turnover of Rs 72 million at the time By 1970 the company had produced 100000 vehicles The oil crisis soon drove cars off the
roads in favor of two-wheelers much cheaper to buy and many times more fuel-efficient
A number of new models were introduced in the 1970s including the three-wheeler goods carrier and Bajaj Chetak early in the decade and the Bajaj Super and three-wheeled rear engine Autorickshaw in 1976 and 1977 Bajaj Auto produced 100000
vehicles in the 1976-77 fiscal year alone
The technical collaboration agreement with Piaggio of Italy expired in 1977 Afterward Piaggio maker of the Vespa brand of scooters filed patent infringement suits to block
Bajaj scooter sales in the United States United Kingdom West Germany and Hong Kong Bajajs scooter exports plummeted from Rs 1332 million in 1980-81 to Rs 52 million ($54 million) in 1981-82 although total revenues rose five percent to Rs 116
billion Pretax profits were cut in half to Rs 63 million
New Competition in the 1980s
Japanese and Italian scooter companies began entering the Indian market in the early 1980s Although some boasted superior technology and flashier brands Bajaj Auto had
built up several advantages in the previous decades Its customers liked the durability of the product and the ready availability of maintenance the companys distributors
permeated the country
The Bajaj M-50 debuted in 1981 The new fuel-efficient 50cc motorcycle was immediately successful and the company aimed to be able to make 60000 of them a year by 1985 Capacity was the most important constraint for the Indian motorcycle industry
Although the countrys total production rose from 262000 vehicles in 1976 to 600000 in 1982 companies like rival Lohia Machines had difficulty meeting demand Bajaj Autos
advance orders for one of its new mini-motorcycles amounted to $57 million Work on a new plant at Waluj Aurangabad commenced in January 1984
7
The 1986-87 fiscal year saw the introduction of the Bajaj M-80 and the Kawasaki Bajaj KB100 motorcycles The company was making 500000 vehicles a year at this point
Although Rahul Bajaj credited much of his companys success with its focus on one type
of product he did attempt to diversify into tractor-trailers In 1987 his attempt to buy control of Ahsok Leyland failed
The Bajaj Sunny was launched in 1990 the Kawasaki Bajaj 4S Champion followed a
year later About this time the Indian government was initiating a program of market liberalization doing away with the old license raj system which limited the amount of
investment any one company could make in a particular industry
A possible joint venture with Piaggio was discussed in 1993 but aborted Rahul Bajaj told the Financial Times that his company was too large to be considered a potential collaborator by Japanese firms It was hoping to increase its exports which then
amounted to just five percent of sales The company began by shipping a few thousand vehicles a year to neighboring Sri Lanka and Bangladesh but soon was reaching markets
in Europe Latin America Africa and West Asia Its domestic market share barely less than 50 percent was slowly slipping
By 1994 Bajaj also was contemplating high-volume low-cost car manufacture Several of Bajajs rivals were looking at this market as well which was being rapidly liberalized
by the Indian government
Bajaj Auto produced one million vehicles in the 1994-95 fiscal year The company was the worlds fourth largest manufacturer of two-wheelers behind Japans Honda Suzuki
and Kawasaki New models included the Bajaj Classic and the Bajaj Super Excel Bajaj also signed development agreements with two Japanese engineering firms Kubota and Tokyo R amp D Bajajs most popular models cost about Rs 20000 You just cant beat a
Bajaj stated the companys marketing slogan
The Kawasaki Bajaj Boxer and the RE diesel Autorickshaw were introduced in 1997 The next year saw the debut of the Kawasaki Bajaj Caliber the Spirit and the Legend Indias
first four-stroke scooter The Caliber sold 100000 units in its first 12 months Bajaj was planning to build its third plant at a cost of Rs 4 billion ($1116 million) to produce two
new models one to be developed in collaboration with Cagiva of Italy
New Tools in the 1990s
Still intense competition was beginning to hurt sales at home and abroad during the calendar year 1997 Bajajs low-tech low-cost cycles were not faring as well as its rivals higher-end offerings particularly in high-powered motorcycles since poorer consumers
were withstanding the worst of the recession The company invested in its new Pune plant in order to introduce new models more quickly The company spent Rs 75 billion
($185 million) on advanced computer-controlled machine tools It would need new models to comply with the more stringent emissions standards slated for 2000 Bajaj
8
began installing Rs 800 catalytic converters to its two-stroke scooter models beginning in 1999
Although its domestic market share continued to slip falling to 405 percent Bajaj Autos
profits increased slightly at the end of the 1997-98 fiscal year In fact Rahul Bajaj was able to boast My competitors are doing well but my net profit is still more than the next
four biggest companies combined Hero Honda was perhaps Bajajs most serious local threat in fact in the fall of 1998 Honda Motor of Japan announced that it was withdrawing from this joint venture
Bajaj Auto had quadrupled its product design staff to 500 It also acquired technology from its foreign partners such as Kawasaki (motorcycles) Kubota (diesel engines) and Cagiva (scooters) Hondas annual spend on R amp D is more than my turnover noted
Rahul Bajaj His son Sanjeev Bajaj was working to improve the companys supply chain management A marketing executive was lured from TVS Suzuki to help push the new
cycles
Several new designs and a dozen upgrades of existing scooters came out in 1998 and 1999 These and a surge in consumer confidence propelled Bajaj to sales records and it began to regain market share in the fast-growing motorcycle segment Sales of three-
wheelers fell as some states citing traffic and pollution concerns limited the number of permits issued for them
In late 1999 Rahul Bajaj made a bid to acquire ten percent of Piaggio for $65 million
The Italian firm had exited a relationship with entrepreneur Deepak Singhania and was looking to reenter the Indian market possibly through acquisition Piaggio itself had been mostly bought out by a German investment bank Deutsche Morgan Grenfell (DMG)
which was looking to sell some shares after turning the company around Bajaj attached several conditions to his purchase of a minority share including a seat on the board and
an exclusive Piaggio distributorship in India
In late 2000 Maruti Udyog emerged as another possible acquisition target The Indian government was planning to sell its 50 percent stake in the automaker a joint venture with Suzuki of Japan Bajaj had been approached by several foreign car manufacturers in
the past including Chrysler (subsequently DaimlerChrysler) in the mid-1990s
Employment fell from about 23000 in 1995-96 (the year Bajaj suffered a two-month strike at its Waluj factory) to 17000 in 1999-2000 The company planned to lay off
another 2000 workers in the short term and another 3000 in the following three to four years
Principal Subsidiaries Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd Bajaj
Electricals Ltd Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Mukand Ltd
Principal Competitors Honda Motor Co Ltd Suzuki Motor Corporation Piaggio SpA
9
COMPANY PROFILE
Bajaj Auto Ltd is the largest exporter of two and three wheelers With Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The
brand Pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the premium segment Its Discover DTSi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
Quick Facts
Founder Jamnalal Bajaj
Year of Establishment 1926
Industry Automotive - Two amp Three Wheelers
Business Group The Bajaj Group
Listings amp its codes BSE - Code 500490 NSE - Code BAJAJAUTO
Presence Distribution network covers 50 countries Dominant presence in Sri Lanka Bangladesh
Columbia Guatemala Peru Egypt Iran and Indonesia
Joint Venture Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan
Registered amp Head Office Akurdi Pune - 411035 India
Tel +(91)-(20)-27472851 Fax +(91)-(20)-27473398
Works Akurdi Pune 411035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431136 Chakan Industrial Area Chakan Pune 411501
E-mail rahulbajajbajajautocoin
Website wwwbajajautocom
10
Segment and Brands
Products Brands
Motorcycles 4S 4S Champion Bajaj Avenger
Bajaj CT 100 Bajaj Discover Bajaj Platina
Bajaj Pulsar Bajaj Pulsar DTSi Bajaj Sonic
Bajaj Wind 125 Bajaj XCD 125 Boxer
Caliber Caliber115 Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator
KB RTZ KB100 KB125
Scooters Bajaj Chetak Bajaj Kristal Dtsi Bajaj Wave
Since 1986 there is a technical tie-up of Bajaj Auto Ltd with Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan to manufacture state-of-art range of latest two-wheelers in India The JV has already given the Indian market the KB series 4S and 4S Champion Boxer the Caliber
series and Wind125
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a Fortune 500 company with a turnover of USD 10 billion (Rs 45840 crore) It has crafted new technologies for more than hundred years The technologies of KHI have redefined space systems aircrafts jet engines ships
locomotive energy plants automation system construction machinery and of course high reliability two-wheelers
KHI has given the world its legendary series of 600-1200cc Ninja and 1600 Vulcan bikes Straight from its design boards the Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator Indias first real
cruiser bike redefines the pleasure of biking in looks as well as performance
The grouprsquos flagship company Bajaj Auto is ranked as the worldrsquos fourth largest two- and three- wheeler manufacturer and the Bajaj brand is well-known in over a dozen countries in Europe Latin America the US and Asia
Founded in 1926 at the height of Indias movement for independence from the British
the group has an illustrious history The integrity dedication resourcefulness and determination to succeed which are characteristic of the group today are often traced back to its birth during those days of relentless devotion to a common cause Jamnalal
Bajaj founder of the group was a close confidant and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi In fact Gandhiji had adopted him as his son This close relationship and his deep
involvement in the independence movement did not leave Jamnalal Bajaj with much time to spend on his newly launched business venture
His son Kamalnayan Bajaj then 27 took over the reins of business in 1942 He too was close to Gandhiji and it was only after Independence in 1947 that he was able to give his
full attention to the business Kamalnayan Bajaj not only consolidated the group but also
11
diversified into various manufacturing activities
The present Chairman of the group Rahul Bajaj took charge of the business in 1965 Under his leadership the turnover of the Bajaj Auto the flagship company has gone
up from Rs72 million to Rs10076 billion (USD 23 billion) its product portfolio has expanded from one to and the brand has found a global market He is one of Indiarsquos most distinguished business leaders and internationally respected for his
business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit
12
COMPANY FLASHBACK Inspiring Confidence the tagline has build up confidence through excitement engineering not only to domestic consumers but also internationally Established just eight decades back in 1926 by Jamnalal Bajaj the company has been vested with
Indias largest exporter of two and three wheelers 196710 units in 2004-05 a great 26 per cent jump over the previous year
Bajaj Auto Ltd sales have increased by approximately 21 per cent in the year 2004-
05 which exceeds Rs 654 billion a record in the history of the company The gross
operating profit stands at Rs 93 billion again a record The profits after tax of the BAL are close to Rs 77 billion and the pre-tax return on operating capital is at an impressive
80 per cent The strength of the company is its quality products excellence in engineering and design
and its ability to delight the customers The Pulsar introduced in November 2004 is continually dominating the premium segment of the motorcycle market helping to
maintain the market superiority Discover DTSi one more successful bike on Indian roads is in the value segment of the motorcycle market It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment
performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and keeps an special eye upon
quality safety productivity cost and delivery
Bajaj Auto is a major Indian automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the
worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker It is based in Pune Maharashtra with plants in Akurdi and Chakan (near Pune)Waluj (near Aurangabad) and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal Bajaj Auto makes and exports motor scooters motorcycles and the auto
rickshaw
The Forbes Global 2000 list for the year 2005 ranked Bajaj Auto at 1946
Over the last decade the company has successfully changed its image from a scooter manufacturer to a two wheeler manufacturer Its product range encompasses Scooterettes
Scooters and Motorcycles Its real growth in numbers has come in the last four years after successful introduction of a few models in the motorcycle segment
The company is headed by Rahul Bajaj who is worth more than US$15 billion
13
OBJECTIVES
THE MAIN OBJECTIVE TO STUDY THIS PROJECT IS TO KNOW ABOUT
THE DIFFERENT STRATEGIES OF BAJAJ LTD THE MAIN OBJECTIVES IN THE MIND
o TO STUDY THE PRODUCTS OFFERED
o TO STUDY THE PRICE RANGE OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF DIFFERENT COMPANIES
o TO STUDY THE MARKETING IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS AND SALES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER PREFERRENCES TOWARDS DIFFERENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY BAJAJ AUTOMOBILES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS PRICE QUALITY MILAGE AND BRAND
o THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO FIND OUT MARKETING STRATEGY
OF ldquoBAJAJ AUTOMOBILESrdquo WHERE WE FOUND DIFFERENT
ATTRIBUTE OF MARKETING STRATEGIES SUCH AS ROAD
DEMONSTRATION BRAND LOYALTY MARKET
SEGMENTATION BRAND UPGARDATION OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF COMPANY WHICH INCREASE THE MARKET
SHARE OF THE COMPANY IN PARTICULAR FIELD
14
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
For any business venture marketing and sales go hand in hand
Opportunities come and go but business comes from the ones which are
handled properly in terms of leads
Leads for any new opportunity are very important for it to turn out a
profitable venture
Marketing and sales work hand in hand for leads
Promotion plays a very important role in both the departments Promotion
helps us to market a product properly and also helps in increasing the sale
of the product as compared to competitors
MANAGERIAL USEFULNESS OF THE STUDY
Helps to have sale experience
Helps to deal with different customers
Helps to overcome the objections of the customers
Helps to understand the problems of agents in a broader prospect
It provides a platform where managerial role can be played effectively and
efficiently
15
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Deep insights would give me the clear knowledge of strategies adopted
and which would make me a better marketing professional
Important from a consultant prospective finding loopholes in marketing
strategy of the company if any
The basic thing which is needed for project of Bajaj automobile is to increase
market share increase brand loyalty by providing
1 Value for money vehicles
2 To implement best technology
3 To provide better customer service
4 To make quality products
16
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study conducted to achieve the aforesaid objectives will be both exploratory and
conclusive research in nature It also involves online personal interviews based on the
questionnaire format
DATA COLLECTION METHODS-
Primary source
Secondary source
Primary sources-
The data required for the study is based on
1 Personal interviews based on pre-decided format of structured undisguised
questionnaire
Secondary sources-
The secondary data consists of information collected from
Websites
Published data on books and magazines
DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS-
Use of charts and graphs for analysis
Statistical analysis
Questionnaire design formulation-
We asked questions to different Bajaj customers and potential buyers as well We
just wanted to gather information about what they feel to be a Bajaj vehicle (two
wheelers amp three wheelers) owner and how much satisfied are they with their
vehicle performance and after sales services
17
We asked both open and close ended questions to the customers Our sampling
size was 155 people which include present owners of Bajaj vehicle and potential
buyer
Survey Area -We collected all information from various Bajaj showrooms and service
centers (Ahmedabad ONLY)
Time frame - 6 weeks
Research design-
We have used following research design in making our project-
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN
It seeks to discover new relationships between several factsIt discover ideas and insight
The major purpose of the exploratory research design is to do the clear identification of
the problems Bigger problems are broken in smaller segments Exploratory study is the
initial stage of marketing research as it is in a developing stage Exploratory research
helps in understanding explanations of various problems of marketing mix The
exploratory study may be used to clarify concepts and causes of problems It is also useful
to test the applicability of new policies It is dynamic and changes with new ideas and
concepts
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
It is of two types-
Descriptive research
Experimental design
It helps the marketing executive to arrive at a suitable decision from the various
alternative decisions The various alternative conclusions and selecting the most suitable
conclusion may be done by itrsquos one of the forms Descriptive research design In this
research design only a partial situation is clarified but in case of experimental research
design a alternative is selected Therefore the experimental research design is considered
an important conclusive research design
18
DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
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SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
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INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
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HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
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Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
7
The 1986-87 fiscal year saw the introduction of the Bajaj M-80 and the Kawasaki Bajaj KB100 motorcycles The company was making 500000 vehicles a year at this point
Although Rahul Bajaj credited much of his companys success with its focus on one type
of product he did attempt to diversify into tractor-trailers In 1987 his attempt to buy control of Ahsok Leyland failed
The Bajaj Sunny was launched in 1990 the Kawasaki Bajaj 4S Champion followed a
year later About this time the Indian government was initiating a program of market liberalization doing away with the old license raj system which limited the amount of
investment any one company could make in a particular industry
A possible joint venture with Piaggio was discussed in 1993 but aborted Rahul Bajaj told the Financial Times that his company was too large to be considered a potential collaborator by Japanese firms It was hoping to increase its exports which then
amounted to just five percent of sales The company began by shipping a few thousand vehicles a year to neighboring Sri Lanka and Bangladesh but soon was reaching markets
in Europe Latin America Africa and West Asia Its domestic market share barely less than 50 percent was slowly slipping
By 1994 Bajaj also was contemplating high-volume low-cost car manufacture Several of Bajajs rivals were looking at this market as well which was being rapidly liberalized
by the Indian government
Bajaj Auto produced one million vehicles in the 1994-95 fiscal year The company was the worlds fourth largest manufacturer of two-wheelers behind Japans Honda Suzuki
and Kawasaki New models included the Bajaj Classic and the Bajaj Super Excel Bajaj also signed development agreements with two Japanese engineering firms Kubota and Tokyo R amp D Bajajs most popular models cost about Rs 20000 You just cant beat a
Bajaj stated the companys marketing slogan
The Kawasaki Bajaj Boxer and the RE diesel Autorickshaw were introduced in 1997 The next year saw the debut of the Kawasaki Bajaj Caliber the Spirit and the Legend Indias
first four-stroke scooter The Caliber sold 100000 units in its first 12 months Bajaj was planning to build its third plant at a cost of Rs 4 billion ($1116 million) to produce two
new models one to be developed in collaboration with Cagiva of Italy
New Tools in the 1990s
Still intense competition was beginning to hurt sales at home and abroad during the calendar year 1997 Bajajs low-tech low-cost cycles were not faring as well as its rivals higher-end offerings particularly in high-powered motorcycles since poorer consumers
were withstanding the worst of the recession The company invested in its new Pune plant in order to introduce new models more quickly The company spent Rs 75 billion
($185 million) on advanced computer-controlled machine tools It would need new models to comply with the more stringent emissions standards slated for 2000 Bajaj
8
began installing Rs 800 catalytic converters to its two-stroke scooter models beginning in 1999
Although its domestic market share continued to slip falling to 405 percent Bajaj Autos
profits increased slightly at the end of the 1997-98 fiscal year In fact Rahul Bajaj was able to boast My competitors are doing well but my net profit is still more than the next
four biggest companies combined Hero Honda was perhaps Bajajs most serious local threat in fact in the fall of 1998 Honda Motor of Japan announced that it was withdrawing from this joint venture
Bajaj Auto had quadrupled its product design staff to 500 It also acquired technology from its foreign partners such as Kawasaki (motorcycles) Kubota (diesel engines) and Cagiva (scooters) Hondas annual spend on R amp D is more than my turnover noted
Rahul Bajaj His son Sanjeev Bajaj was working to improve the companys supply chain management A marketing executive was lured from TVS Suzuki to help push the new
cycles
Several new designs and a dozen upgrades of existing scooters came out in 1998 and 1999 These and a surge in consumer confidence propelled Bajaj to sales records and it began to regain market share in the fast-growing motorcycle segment Sales of three-
wheelers fell as some states citing traffic and pollution concerns limited the number of permits issued for them
In late 1999 Rahul Bajaj made a bid to acquire ten percent of Piaggio for $65 million
The Italian firm had exited a relationship with entrepreneur Deepak Singhania and was looking to reenter the Indian market possibly through acquisition Piaggio itself had been mostly bought out by a German investment bank Deutsche Morgan Grenfell (DMG)
which was looking to sell some shares after turning the company around Bajaj attached several conditions to his purchase of a minority share including a seat on the board and
an exclusive Piaggio distributorship in India
In late 2000 Maruti Udyog emerged as another possible acquisition target The Indian government was planning to sell its 50 percent stake in the automaker a joint venture with Suzuki of Japan Bajaj had been approached by several foreign car manufacturers in
the past including Chrysler (subsequently DaimlerChrysler) in the mid-1990s
Employment fell from about 23000 in 1995-96 (the year Bajaj suffered a two-month strike at its Waluj factory) to 17000 in 1999-2000 The company planned to lay off
another 2000 workers in the short term and another 3000 in the following three to four years
Principal Subsidiaries Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd Bajaj
Electricals Ltd Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Mukand Ltd
Principal Competitors Honda Motor Co Ltd Suzuki Motor Corporation Piaggio SpA
9
COMPANY PROFILE
Bajaj Auto Ltd is the largest exporter of two and three wheelers With Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The
brand Pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the premium segment Its Discover DTSi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
Quick Facts
Founder Jamnalal Bajaj
Year of Establishment 1926
Industry Automotive - Two amp Three Wheelers
Business Group The Bajaj Group
Listings amp its codes BSE - Code 500490 NSE - Code BAJAJAUTO
Presence Distribution network covers 50 countries Dominant presence in Sri Lanka Bangladesh
Columbia Guatemala Peru Egypt Iran and Indonesia
Joint Venture Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan
Registered amp Head Office Akurdi Pune - 411035 India
Tel +(91)-(20)-27472851 Fax +(91)-(20)-27473398
Works Akurdi Pune 411035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431136 Chakan Industrial Area Chakan Pune 411501
E-mail rahulbajajbajajautocoin
Website wwwbajajautocom
10
Segment and Brands
Products Brands
Motorcycles 4S 4S Champion Bajaj Avenger
Bajaj CT 100 Bajaj Discover Bajaj Platina
Bajaj Pulsar Bajaj Pulsar DTSi Bajaj Sonic
Bajaj Wind 125 Bajaj XCD 125 Boxer
Caliber Caliber115 Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator
KB RTZ KB100 KB125
Scooters Bajaj Chetak Bajaj Kristal Dtsi Bajaj Wave
Since 1986 there is a technical tie-up of Bajaj Auto Ltd with Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan to manufacture state-of-art range of latest two-wheelers in India The JV has already given the Indian market the KB series 4S and 4S Champion Boxer the Caliber
series and Wind125
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a Fortune 500 company with a turnover of USD 10 billion (Rs 45840 crore) It has crafted new technologies for more than hundred years The technologies of KHI have redefined space systems aircrafts jet engines ships
locomotive energy plants automation system construction machinery and of course high reliability two-wheelers
KHI has given the world its legendary series of 600-1200cc Ninja and 1600 Vulcan bikes Straight from its design boards the Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator Indias first real
cruiser bike redefines the pleasure of biking in looks as well as performance
The grouprsquos flagship company Bajaj Auto is ranked as the worldrsquos fourth largest two- and three- wheeler manufacturer and the Bajaj brand is well-known in over a dozen countries in Europe Latin America the US and Asia
Founded in 1926 at the height of Indias movement for independence from the British
the group has an illustrious history The integrity dedication resourcefulness and determination to succeed which are characteristic of the group today are often traced back to its birth during those days of relentless devotion to a common cause Jamnalal
Bajaj founder of the group was a close confidant and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi In fact Gandhiji had adopted him as his son This close relationship and his deep
involvement in the independence movement did not leave Jamnalal Bajaj with much time to spend on his newly launched business venture
His son Kamalnayan Bajaj then 27 took over the reins of business in 1942 He too was close to Gandhiji and it was only after Independence in 1947 that he was able to give his
full attention to the business Kamalnayan Bajaj not only consolidated the group but also
11
diversified into various manufacturing activities
The present Chairman of the group Rahul Bajaj took charge of the business in 1965 Under his leadership the turnover of the Bajaj Auto the flagship company has gone
up from Rs72 million to Rs10076 billion (USD 23 billion) its product portfolio has expanded from one to and the brand has found a global market He is one of Indiarsquos most distinguished business leaders and internationally respected for his
business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit
12
COMPANY FLASHBACK Inspiring Confidence the tagline has build up confidence through excitement engineering not only to domestic consumers but also internationally Established just eight decades back in 1926 by Jamnalal Bajaj the company has been vested with
Indias largest exporter of two and three wheelers 196710 units in 2004-05 a great 26 per cent jump over the previous year
Bajaj Auto Ltd sales have increased by approximately 21 per cent in the year 2004-
05 which exceeds Rs 654 billion a record in the history of the company The gross
operating profit stands at Rs 93 billion again a record The profits after tax of the BAL are close to Rs 77 billion and the pre-tax return on operating capital is at an impressive
80 per cent The strength of the company is its quality products excellence in engineering and design
and its ability to delight the customers The Pulsar introduced in November 2004 is continually dominating the premium segment of the motorcycle market helping to
maintain the market superiority Discover DTSi one more successful bike on Indian roads is in the value segment of the motorcycle market It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment
performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and keeps an special eye upon
quality safety productivity cost and delivery
Bajaj Auto is a major Indian automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the
worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker It is based in Pune Maharashtra with plants in Akurdi and Chakan (near Pune)Waluj (near Aurangabad) and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal Bajaj Auto makes and exports motor scooters motorcycles and the auto
rickshaw
The Forbes Global 2000 list for the year 2005 ranked Bajaj Auto at 1946
Over the last decade the company has successfully changed its image from a scooter manufacturer to a two wheeler manufacturer Its product range encompasses Scooterettes
Scooters and Motorcycles Its real growth in numbers has come in the last four years after successful introduction of a few models in the motorcycle segment
The company is headed by Rahul Bajaj who is worth more than US$15 billion
13
OBJECTIVES
THE MAIN OBJECTIVE TO STUDY THIS PROJECT IS TO KNOW ABOUT
THE DIFFERENT STRATEGIES OF BAJAJ LTD THE MAIN OBJECTIVES IN THE MIND
o TO STUDY THE PRODUCTS OFFERED
o TO STUDY THE PRICE RANGE OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF DIFFERENT COMPANIES
o TO STUDY THE MARKETING IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS AND SALES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER PREFERRENCES TOWARDS DIFFERENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY BAJAJ AUTOMOBILES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS PRICE QUALITY MILAGE AND BRAND
o THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO FIND OUT MARKETING STRATEGY
OF ldquoBAJAJ AUTOMOBILESrdquo WHERE WE FOUND DIFFERENT
ATTRIBUTE OF MARKETING STRATEGIES SUCH AS ROAD
DEMONSTRATION BRAND LOYALTY MARKET
SEGMENTATION BRAND UPGARDATION OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF COMPANY WHICH INCREASE THE MARKET
SHARE OF THE COMPANY IN PARTICULAR FIELD
14
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
For any business venture marketing and sales go hand in hand
Opportunities come and go but business comes from the ones which are
handled properly in terms of leads
Leads for any new opportunity are very important for it to turn out a
profitable venture
Marketing and sales work hand in hand for leads
Promotion plays a very important role in both the departments Promotion
helps us to market a product properly and also helps in increasing the sale
of the product as compared to competitors
MANAGERIAL USEFULNESS OF THE STUDY
Helps to have sale experience
Helps to deal with different customers
Helps to overcome the objections of the customers
Helps to understand the problems of agents in a broader prospect
It provides a platform where managerial role can be played effectively and
efficiently
15
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Deep insights would give me the clear knowledge of strategies adopted
and which would make me a better marketing professional
Important from a consultant prospective finding loopholes in marketing
strategy of the company if any
The basic thing which is needed for project of Bajaj automobile is to increase
market share increase brand loyalty by providing
1 Value for money vehicles
2 To implement best technology
3 To provide better customer service
4 To make quality products
16
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study conducted to achieve the aforesaid objectives will be both exploratory and
conclusive research in nature It also involves online personal interviews based on the
questionnaire format
DATA COLLECTION METHODS-
Primary source
Secondary source
Primary sources-
The data required for the study is based on
1 Personal interviews based on pre-decided format of structured undisguised
questionnaire
Secondary sources-
The secondary data consists of information collected from
Websites
Published data on books and magazines
DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS-
Use of charts and graphs for analysis
Statistical analysis
Questionnaire design formulation-
We asked questions to different Bajaj customers and potential buyers as well We
just wanted to gather information about what they feel to be a Bajaj vehicle (two
wheelers amp three wheelers) owner and how much satisfied are they with their
vehicle performance and after sales services
17
We asked both open and close ended questions to the customers Our sampling
size was 155 people which include present owners of Bajaj vehicle and potential
buyer
Survey Area -We collected all information from various Bajaj showrooms and service
centers (Ahmedabad ONLY)
Time frame - 6 weeks
Research design-
We have used following research design in making our project-
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN
It seeks to discover new relationships between several factsIt discover ideas and insight
The major purpose of the exploratory research design is to do the clear identification of
the problems Bigger problems are broken in smaller segments Exploratory study is the
initial stage of marketing research as it is in a developing stage Exploratory research
helps in understanding explanations of various problems of marketing mix The
exploratory study may be used to clarify concepts and causes of problems It is also useful
to test the applicability of new policies It is dynamic and changes with new ideas and
concepts
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
It is of two types-
Descriptive research
Experimental design
It helps the marketing executive to arrive at a suitable decision from the various
alternative decisions The various alternative conclusions and selecting the most suitable
conclusion may be done by itrsquos one of the forms Descriptive research design In this
research design only a partial situation is clarified but in case of experimental research
design a alternative is selected Therefore the experimental research design is considered
an important conclusive research design
18
DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
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9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
8
began installing Rs 800 catalytic converters to its two-stroke scooter models beginning in 1999
Although its domestic market share continued to slip falling to 405 percent Bajaj Autos
profits increased slightly at the end of the 1997-98 fiscal year In fact Rahul Bajaj was able to boast My competitors are doing well but my net profit is still more than the next
four biggest companies combined Hero Honda was perhaps Bajajs most serious local threat in fact in the fall of 1998 Honda Motor of Japan announced that it was withdrawing from this joint venture
Bajaj Auto had quadrupled its product design staff to 500 It also acquired technology from its foreign partners such as Kawasaki (motorcycles) Kubota (diesel engines) and Cagiva (scooters) Hondas annual spend on R amp D is more than my turnover noted
Rahul Bajaj His son Sanjeev Bajaj was working to improve the companys supply chain management A marketing executive was lured from TVS Suzuki to help push the new
cycles
Several new designs and a dozen upgrades of existing scooters came out in 1998 and 1999 These and a surge in consumer confidence propelled Bajaj to sales records and it began to regain market share in the fast-growing motorcycle segment Sales of three-
wheelers fell as some states citing traffic and pollution concerns limited the number of permits issued for them
In late 1999 Rahul Bajaj made a bid to acquire ten percent of Piaggio for $65 million
The Italian firm had exited a relationship with entrepreneur Deepak Singhania and was looking to reenter the Indian market possibly through acquisition Piaggio itself had been mostly bought out by a German investment bank Deutsche Morgan Grenfell (DMG)
which was looking to sell some shares after turning the company around Bajaj attached several conditions to his purchase of a minority share including a seat on the board and
an exclusive Piaggio distributorship in India
In late 2000 Maruti Udyog emerged as another possible acquisition target The Indian government was planning to sell its 50 percent stake in the automaker a joint venture with Suzuki of Japan Bajaj had been approached by several foreign car manufacturers in
the past including Chrysler (subsequently DaimlerChrysler) in the mid-1990s
Employment fell from about 23000 in 1995-96 (the year Bajaj suffered a two-month strike at its Waluj factory) to 17000 in 1999-2000 The company planned to lay off
another 2000 workers in the short term and another 3000 in the following three to four years
Principal Subsidiaries Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd Bajaj
Electricals Ltd Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Mukand Ltd
Principal Competitors Honda Motor Co Ltd Suzuki Motor Corporation Piaggio SpA
9
COMPANY PROFILE
Bajaj Auto Ltd is the largest exporter of two and three wheelers With Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The
brand Pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the premium segment Its Discover DTSi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
Quick Facts
Founder Jamnalal Bajaj
Year of Establishment 1926
Industry Automotive - Two amp Three Wheelers
Business Group The Bajaj Group
Listings amp its codes BSE - Code 500490 NSE - Code BAJAJAUTO
Presence Distribution network covers 50 countries Dominant presence in Sri Lanka Bangladesh
Columbia Guatemala Peru Egypt Iran and Indonesia
Joint Venture Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan
Registered amp Head Office Akurdi Pune - 411035 India
Tel +(91)-(20)-27472851 Fax +(91)-(20)-27473398
Works Akurdi Pune 411035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431136 Chakan Industrial Area Chakan Pune 411501
E-mail rahulbajajbajajautocoin
Website wwwbajajautocom
10
Segment and Brands
Products Brands
Motorcycles 4S 4S Champion Bajaj Avenger
Bajaj CT 100 Bajaj Discover Bajaj Platina
Bajaj Pulsar Bajaj Pulsar DTSi Bajaj Sonic
Bajaj Wind 125 Bajaj XCD 125 Boxer
Caliber Caliber115 Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator
KB RTZ KB100 KB125
Scooters Bajaj Chetak Bajaj Kristal Dtsi Bajaj Wave
Since 1986 there is a technical tie-up of Bajaj Auto Ltd with Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan to manufacture state-of-art range of latest two-wheelers in India The JV has already given the Indian market the KB series 4S and 4S Champion Boxer the Caliber
series and Wind125
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a Fortune 500 company with a turnover of USD 10 billion (Rs 45840 crore) It has crafted new technologies for more than hundred years The technologies of KHI have redefined space systems aircrafts jet engines ships
locomotive energy plants automation system construction machinery and of course high reliability two-wheelers
KHI has given the world its legendary series of 600-1200cc Ninja and 1600 Vulcan bikes Straight from its design boards the Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator Indias first real
cruiser bike redefines the pleasure of biking in looks as well as performance
The grouprsquos flagship company Bajaj Auto is ranked as the worldrsquos fourth largest two- and three- wheeler manufacturer and the Bajaj brand is well-known in over a dozen countries in Europe Latin America the US and Asia
Founded in 1926 at the height of Indias movement for independence from the British
the group has an illustrious history The integrity dedication resourcefulness and determination to succeed which are characteristic of the group today are often traced back to its birth during those days of relentless devotion to a common cause Jamnalal
Bajaj founder of the group was a close confidant and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi In fact Gandhiji had adopted him as his son This close relationship and his deep
involvement in the independence movement did not leave Jamnalal Bajaj with much time to spend on his newly launched business venture
His son Kamalnayan Bajaj then 27 took over the reins of business in 1942 He too was close to Gandhiji and it was only after Independence in 1947 that he was able to give his
full attention to the business Kamalnayan Bajaj not only consolidated the group but also
11
diversified into various manufacturing activities
The present Chairman of the group Rahul Bajaj took charge of the business in 1965 Under his leadership the turnover of the Bajaj Auto the flagship company has gone
up from Rs72 million to Rs10076 billion (USD 23 billion) its product portfolio has expanded from one to and the brand has found a global market He is one of Indiarsquos most distinguished business leaders and internationally respected for his
business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit
12
COMPANY FLASHBACK Inspiring Confidence the tagline has build up confidence through excitement engineering not only to domestic consumers but also internationally Established just eight decades back in 1926 by Jamnalal Bajaj the company has been vested with
Indias largest exporter of two and three wheelers 196710 units in 2004-05 a great 26 per cent jump over the previous year
Bajaj Auto Ltd sales have increased by approximately 21 per cent in the year 2004-
05 which exceeds Rs 654 billion a record in the history of the company The gross
operating profit stands at Rs 93 billion again a record The profits after tax of the BAL are close to Rs 77 billion and the pre-tax return on operating capital is at an impressive
80 per cent The strength of the company is its quality products excellence in engineering and design
and its ability to delight the customers The Pulsar introduced in November 2004 is continually dominating the premium segment of the motorcycle market helping to
maintain the market superiority Discover DTSi one more successful bike on Indian roads is in the value segment of the motorcycle market It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment
performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and keeps an special eye upon
quality safety productivity cost and delivery
Bajaj Auto is a major Indian automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the
worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker It is based in Pune Maharashtra with plants in Akurdi and Chakan (near Pune)Waluj (near Aurangabad) and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal Bajaj Auto makes and exports motor scooters motorcycles and the auto
rickshaw
The Forbes Global 2000 list for the year 2005 ranked Bajaj Auto at 1946
Over the last decade the company has successfully changed its image from a scooter manufacturer to a two wheeler manufacturer Its product range encompasses Scooterettes
Scooters and Motorcycles Its real growth in numbers has come in the last four years after successful introduction of a few models in the motorcycle segment
The company is headed by Rahul Bajaj who is worth more than US$15 billion
13
OBJECTIVES
THE MAIN OBJECTIVE TO STUDY THIS PROJECT IS TO KNOW ABOUT
THE DIFFERENT STRATEGIES OF BAJAJ LTD THE MAIN OBJECTIVES IN THE MIND
o TO STUDY THE PRODUCTS OFFERED
o TO STUDY THE PRICE RANGE OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF DIFFERENT COMPANIES
o TO STUDY THE MARKETING IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS AND SALES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER PREFERRENCES TOWARDS DIFFERENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY BAJAJ AUTOMOBILES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS PRICE QUALITY MILAGE AND BRAND
o THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO FIND OUT MARKETING STRATEGY
OF ldquoBAJAJ AUTOMOBILESrdquo WHERE WE FOUND DIFFERENT
ATTRIBUTE OF MARKETING STRATEGIES SUCH AS ROAD
DEMONSTRATION BRAND LOYALTY MARKET
SEGMENTATION BRAND UPGARDATION OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF COMPANY WHICH INCREASE THE MARKET
SHARE OF THE COMPANY IN PARTICULAR FIELD
14
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
For any business venture marketing and sales go hand in hand
Opportunities come and go but business comes from the ones which are
handled properly in terms of leads
Leads for any new opportunity are very important for it to turn out a
profitable venture
Marketing and sales work hand in hand for leads
Promotion plays a very important role in both the departments Promotion
helps us to market a product properly and also helps in increasing the sale
of the product as compared to competitors
MANAGERIAL USEFULNESS OF THE STUDY
Helps to have sale experience
Helps to deal with different customers
Helps to overcome the objections of the customers
Helps to understand the problems of agents in a broader prospect
It provides a platform where managerial role can be played effectively and
efficiently
15
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Deep insights would give me the clear knowledge of strategies adopted
and which would make me a better marketing professional
Important from a consultant prospective finding loopholes in marketing
strategy of the company if any
The basic thing which is needed for project of Bajaj automobile is to increase
market share increase brand loyalty by providing
1 Value for money vehicles
2 To implement best technology
3 To provide better customer service
4 To make quality products
16
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study conducted to achieve the aforesaid objectives will be both exploratory and
conclusive research in nature It also involves online personal interviews based on the
questionnaire format
DATA COLLECTION METHODS-
Primary source
Secondary source
Primary sources-
The data required for the study is based on
1 Personal interviews based on pre-decided format of structured undisguised
questionnaire
Secondary sources-
The secondary data consists of information collected from
Websites
Published data on books and magazines
DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS-
Use of charts and graphs for analysis
Statistical analysis
Questionnaire design formulation-
We asked questions to different Bajaj customers and potential buyers as well We
just wanted to gather information about what they feel to be a Bajaj vehicle (two
wheelers amp three wheelers) owner and how much satisfied are they with their
vehicle performance and after sales services
17
We asked both open and close ended questions to the customers Our sampling
size was 155 people which include present owners of Bajaj vehicle and potential
buyer
Survey Area -We collected all information from various Bajaj showrooms and service
centers (Ahmedabad ONLY)
Time frame - 6 weeks
Research design-
We have used following research design in making our project-
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN
It seeks to discover new relationships between several factsIt discover ideas and insight
The major purpose of the exploratory research design is to do the clear identification of
the problems Bigger problems are broken in smaller segments Exploratory study is the
initial stage of marketing research as it is in a developing stage Exploratory research
helps in understanding explanations of various problems of marketing mix The
exploratory study may be used to clarify concepts and causes of problems It is also useful
to test the applicability of new policies It is dynamic and changes with new ideas and
concepts
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
It is of two types-
Descriptive research
Experimental design
It helps the marketing executive to arrive at a suitable decision from the various
alternative decisions The various alternative conclusions and selecting the most suitable
conclusion may be done by itrsquos one of the forms Descriptive research design In this
research design only a partial situation is clarified but in case of experimental research
design a alternative is selected Therefore the experimental research design is considered
an important conclusive research design
18
DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
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INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
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HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
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Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
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DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
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10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
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STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
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while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
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BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
9
COMPANY PROFILE
Bajaj Auto Ltd is the largest exporter of two and three wheelers With Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The
brand Pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the premium segment Its Discover DTSi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
Quick Facts
Founder Jamnalal Bajaj
Year of Establishment 1926
Industry Automotive - Two amp Three Wheelers
Business Group The Bajaj Group
Listings amp its codes BSE - Code 500490 NSE - Code BAJAJAUTO
Presence Distribution network covers 50 countries Dominant presence in Sri Lanka Bangladesh
Columbia Guatemala Peru Egypt Iran and Indonesia
Joint Venture Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan
Registered amp Head Office Akurdi Pune - 411035 India
Tel +(91)-(20)-27472851 Fax +(91)-(20)-27473398
Works Akurdi Pune 411035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431136 Chakan Industrial Area Chakan Pune 411501
E-mail rahulbajajbajajautocoin
Website wwwbajajautocom
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Segment and Brands
Products Brands
Motorcycles 4S 4S Champion Bajaj Avenger
Bajaj CT 100 Bajaj Discover Bajaj Platina
Bajaj Pulsar Bajaj Pulsar DTSi Bajaj Sonic
Bajaj Wind 125 Bajaj XCD 125 Boxer
Caliber Caliber115 Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator
KB RTZ KB100 KB125
Scooters Bajaj Chetak Bajaj Kristal Dtsi Bajaj Wave
Since 1986 there is a technical tie-up of Bajaj Auto Ltd with Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan to manufacture state-of-art range of latest two-wheelers in India The JV has already given the Indian market the KB series 4S and 4S Champion Boxer the Caliber
series and Wind125
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a Fortune 500 company with a turnover of USD 10 billion (Rs 45840 crore) It has crafted new technologies for more than hundred years The technologies of KHI have redefined space systems aircrafts jet engines ships
locomotive energy plants automation system construction machinery and of course high reliability two-wheelers
KHI has given the world its legendary series of 600-1200cc Ninja and 1600 Vulcan bikes Straight from its design boards the Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator Indias first real
cruiser bike redefines the pleasure of biking in looks as well as performance
The grouprsquos flagship company Bajaj Auto is ranked as the worldrsquos fourth largest two- and three- wheeler manufacturer and the Bajaj brand is well-known in over a dozen countries in Europe Latin America the US and Asia
Founded in 1926 at the height of Indias movement for independence from the British
the group has an illustrious history The integrity dedication resourcefulness and determination to succeed which are characteristic of the group today are often traced back to its birth during those days of relentless devotion to a common cause Jamnalal
Bajaj founder of the group was a close confidant and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi In fact Gandhiji had adopted him as his son This close relationship and his deep
involvement in the independence movement did not leave Jamnalal Bajaj with much time to spend on his newly launched business venture
His son Kamalnayan Bajaj then 27 took over the reins of business in 1942 He too was close to Gandhiji and it was only after Independence in 1947 that he was able to give his
full attention to the business Kamalnayan Bajaj not only consolidated the group but also
11
diversified into various manufacturing activities
The present Chairman of the group Rahul Bajaj took charge of the business in 1965 Under his leadership the turnover of the Bajaj Auto the flagship company has gone
up from Rs72 million to Rs10076 billion (USD 23 billion) its product portfolio has expanded from one to and the brand has found a global market He is one of Indiarsquos most distinguished business leaders and internationally respected for his
business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit
12
COMPANY FLASHBACK Inspiring Confidence the tagline has build up confidence through excitement engineering not only to domestic consumers but also internationally Established just eight decades back in 1926 by Jamnalal Bajaj the company has been vested with
Indias largest exporter of two and three wheelers 196710 units in 2004-05 a great 26 per cent jump over the previous year
Bajaj Auto Ltd sales have increased by approximately 21 per cent in the year 2004-
05 which exceeds Rs 654 billion a record in the history of the company The gross
operating profit stands at Rs 93 billion again a record The profits after tax of the BAL are close to Rs 77 billion and the pre-tax return on operating capital is at an impressive
80 per cent The strength of the company is its quality products excellence in engineering and design
and its ability to delight the customers The Pulsar introduced in November 2004 is continually dominating the premium segment of the motorcycle market helping to
maintain the market superiority Discover DTSi one more successful bike on Indian roads is in the value segment of the motorcycle market It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment
performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and keeps an special eye upon
quality safety productivity cost and delivery
Bajaj Auto is a major Indian automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the
worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker It is based in Pune Maharashtra with plants in Akurdi and Chakan (near Pune)Waluj (near Aurangabad) and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal Bajaj Auto makes and exports motor scooters motorcycles and the auto
rickshaw
The Forbes Global 2000 list for the year 2005 ranked Bajaj Auto at 1946
Over the last decade the company has successfully changed its image from a scooter manufacturer to a two wheeler manufacturer Its product range encompasses Scooterettes
Scooters and Motorcycles Its real growth in numbers has come in the last four years after successful introduction of a few models in the motorcycle segment
The company is headed by Rahul Bajaj who is worth more than US$15 billion
13
OBJECTIVES
THE MAIN OBJECTIVE TO STUDY THIS PROJECT IS TO KNOW ABOUT
THE DIFFERENT STRATEGIES OF BAJAJ LTD THE MAIN OBJECTIVES IN THE MIND
o TO STUDY THE PRODUCTS OFFERED
o TO STUDY THE PRICE RANGE OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF DIFFERENT COMPANIES
o TO STUDY THE MARKETING IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS AND SALES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER PREFERRENCES TOWARDS DIFFERENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY BAJAJ AUTOMOBILES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS PRICE QUALITY MILAGE AND BRAND
o THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO FIND OUT MARKETING STRATEGY
OF ldquoBAJAJ AUTOMOBILESrdquo WHERE WE FOUND DIFFERENT
ATTRIBUTE OF MARKETING STRATEGIES SUCH AS ROAD
DEMONSTRATION BRAND LOYALTY MARKET
SEGMENTATION BRAND UPGARDATION OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF COMPANY WHICH INCREASE THE MARKET
SHARE OF THE COMPANY IN PARTICULAR FIELD
14
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
For any business venture marketing and sales go hand in hand
Opportunities come and go but business comes from the ones which are
handled properly in terms of leads
Leads for any new opportunity are very important for it to turn out a
profitable venture
Marketing and sales work hand in hand for leads
Promotion plays a very important role in both the departments Promotion
helps us to market a product properly and also helps in increasing the sale
of the product as compared to competitors
MANAGERIAL USEFULNESS OF THE STUDY
Helps to have sale experience
Helps to deal with different customers
Helps to overcome the objections of the customers
Helps to understand the problems of agents in a broader prospect
It provides a platform where managerial role can be played effectively and
efficiently
15
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Deep insights would give me the clear knowledge of strategies adopted
and which would make me a better marketing professional
Important from a consultant prospective finding loopholes in marketing
strategy of the company if any
The basic thing which is needed for project of Bajaj automobile is to increase
market share increase brand loyalty by providing
1 Value for money vehicles
2 To implement best technology
3 To provide better customer service
4 To make quality products
16
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study conducted to achieve the aforesaid objectives will be both exploratory and
conclusive research in nature It also involves online personal interviews based on the
questionnaire format
DATA COLLECTION METHODS-
Primary source
Secondary source
Primary sources-
The data required for the study is based on
1 Personal interviews based on pre-decided format of structured undisguised
questionnaire
Secondary sources-
The secondary data consists of information collected from
Websites
Published data on books and magazines
DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS-
Use of charts and graphs for analysis
Statistical analysis
Questionnaire design formulation-
We asked questions to different Bajaj customers and potential buyers as well We
just wanted to gather information about what they feel to be a Bajaj vehicle (two
wheelers amp three wheelers) owner and how much satisfied are they with their
vehicle performance and after sales services
17
We asked both open and close ended questions to the customers Our sampling
size was 155 people which include present owners of Bajaj vehicle and potential
buyer
Survey Area -We collected all information from various Bajaj showrooms and service
centers (Ahmedabad ONLY)
Time frame - 6 weeks
Research design-
We have used following research design in making our project-
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN
It seeks to discover new relationships between several factsIt discover ideas and insight
The major purpose of the exploratory research design is to do the clear identification of
the problems Bigger problems are broken in smaller segments Exploratory study is the
initial stage of marketing research as it is in a developing stage Exploratory research
helps in understanding explanations of various problems of marketing mix The
exploratory study may be used to clarify concepts and causes of problems It is also useful
to test the applicability of new policies It is dynamic and changes with new ideas and
concepts
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
It is of two types-
Descriptive research
Experimental design
It helps the marketing executive to arrive at a suitable decision from the various
alternative decisions The various alternative conclusions and selecting the most suitable
conclusion may be done by itrsquos one of the forms Descriptive research design In this
research design only a partial situation is clarified but in case of experimental research
design a alternative is selected Therefore the experimental research design is considered
an important conclusive research design
18
DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
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Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
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Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
10
Segment and Brands
Products Brands
Motorcycles 4S 4S Champion Bajaj Avenger
Bajaj CT 100 Bajaj Discover Bajaj Platina
Bajaj Pulsar Bajaj Pulsar DTSi Bajaj Sonic
Bajaj Wind 125 Bajaj XCD 125 Boxer
Caliber Caliber115 Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator
KB RTZ KB100 KB125
Scooters Bajaj Chetak Bajaj Kristal Dtsi Bajaj Wave
Since 1986 there is a technical tie-up of Bajaj Auto Ltd with Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan to manufacture state-of-art range of latest two-wheelers in India The JV has already given the Indian market the KB series 4S and 4S Champion Boxer the Caliber
series and Wind125
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a Fortune 500 company with a turnover of USD 10 billion (Rs 45840 crore) It has crafted new technologies for more than hundred years The technologies of KHI have redefined space systems aircrafts jet engines ships
locomotive energy plants automation system construction machinery and of course high reliability two-wheelers
KHI has given the world its legendary series of 600-1200cc Ninja and 1600 Vulcan bikes Straight from its design boards the Kawasaki Bajaj Eliminator Indias first real
cruiser bike redefines the pleasure of biking in looks as well as performance
The grouprsquos flagship company Bajaj Auto is ranked as the worldrsquos fourth largest two- and three- wheeler manufacturer and the Bajaj brand is well-known in over a dozen countries in Europe Latin America the US and Asia
Founded in 1926 at the height of Indias movement for independence from the British
the group has an illustrious history The integrity dedication resourcefulness and determination to succeed which are characteristic of the group today are often traced back to its birth during those days of relentless devotion to a common cause Jamnalal
Bajaj founder of the group was a close confidant and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi In fact Gandhiji had adopted him as his son This close relationship and his deep
involvement in the independence movement did not leave Jamnalal Bajaj with much time to spend on his newly launched business venture
His son Kamalnayan Bajaj then 27 took over the reins of business in 1942 He too was close to Gandhiji and it was only after Independence in 1947 that he was able to give his
full attention to the business Kamalnayan Bajaj not only consolidated the group but also
11
diversified into various manufacturing activities
The present Chairman of the group Rahul Bajaj took charge of the business in 1965 Under his leadership the turnover of the Bajaj Auto the flagship company has gone
up from Rs72 million to Rs10076 billion (USD 23 billion) its product portfolio has expanded from one to and the brand has found a global market He is one of Indiarsquos most distinguished business leaders and internationally respected for his
business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit
12
COMPANY FLASHBACK Inspiring Confidence the tagline has build up confidence through excitement engineering not only to domestic consumers but also internationally Established just eight decades back in 1926 by Jamnalal Bajaj the company has been vested with
Indias largest exporter of two and three wheelers 196710 units in 2004-05 a great 26 per cent jump over the previous year
Bajaj Auto Ltd sales have increased by approximately 21 per cent in the year 2004-
05 which exceeds Rs 654 billion a record in the history of the company The gross
operating profit stands at Rs 93 billion again a record The profits after tax of the BAL are close to Rs 77 billion and the pre-tax return on operating capital is at an impressive
80 per cent The strength of the company is its quality products excellence in engineering and design
and its ability to delight the customers The Pulsar introduced in November 2004 is continually dominating the premium segment of the motorcycle market helping to
maintain the market superiority Discover DTSi one more successful bike on Indian roads is in the value segment of the motorcycle market It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment
performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and keeps an special eye upon
quality safety productivity cost and delivery
Bajaj Auto is a major Indian automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the
worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker It is based in Pune Maharashtra with plants in Akurdi and Chakan (near Pune)Waluj (near Aurangabad) and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal Bajaj Auto makes and exports motor scooters motorcycles and the auto
rickshaw
The Forbes Global 2000 list for the year 2005 ranked Bajaj Auto at 1946
Over the last decade the company has successfully changed its image from a scooter manufacturer to a two wheeler manufacturer Its product range encompasses Scooterettes
Scooters and Motorcycles Its real growth in numbers has come in the last four years after successful introduction of a few models in the motorcycle segment
The company is headed by Rahul Bajaj who is worth more than US$15 billion
13
OBJECTIVES
THE MAIN OBJECTIVE TO STUDY THIS PROJECT IS TO KNOW ABOUT
THE DIFFERENT STRATEGIES OF BAJAJ LTD THE MAIN OBJECTIVES IN THE MIND
o TO STUDY THE PRODUCTS OFFERED
o TO STUDY THE PRICE RANGE OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF DIFFERENT COMPANIES
o TO STUDY THE MARKETING IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS AND SALES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER PREFERRENCES TOWARDS DIFFERENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY BAJAJ AUTOMOBILES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS PRICE QUALITY MILAGE AND BRAND
o THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO FIND OUT MARKETING STRATEGY
OF ldquoBAJAJ AUTOMOBILESrdquo WHERE WE FOUND DIFFERENT
ATTRIBUTE OF MARKETING STRATEGIES SUCH AS ROAD
DEMONSTRATION BRAND LOYALTY MARKET
SEGMENTATION BRAND UPGARDATION OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF COMPANY WHICH INCREASE THE MARKET
SHARE OF THE COMPANY IN PARTICULAR FIELD
14
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
For any business venture marketing and sales go hand in hand
Opportunities come and go but business comes from the ones which are
handled properly in terms of leads
Leads for any new opportunity are very important for it to turn out a
profitable venture
Marketing and sales work hand in hand for leads
Promotion plays a very important role in both the departments Promotion
helps us to market a product properly and also helps in increasing the sale
of the product as compared to competitors
MANAGERIAL USEFULNESS OF THE STUDY
Helps to have sale experience
Helps to deal with different customers
Helps to overcome the objections of the customers
Helps to understand the problems of agents in a broader prospect
It provides a platform where managerial role can be played effectively and
efficiently
15
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Deep insights would give me the clear knowledge of strategies adopted
and which would make me a better marketing professional
Important from a consultant prospective finding loopholes in marketing
strategy of the company if any
The basic thing which is needed for project of Bajaj automobile is to increase
market share increase brand loyalty by providing
1 Value for money vehicles
2 To implement best technology
3 To provide better customer service
4 To make quality products
16
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study conducted to achieve the aforesaid objectives will be both exploratory and
conclusive research in nature It also involves online personal interviews based on the
questionnaire format
DATA COLLECTION METHODS-
Primary source
Secondary source
Primary sources-
The data required for the study is based on
1 Personal interviews based on pre-decided format of structured undisguised
questionnaire
Secondary sources-
The secondary data consists of information collected from
Websites
Published data on books and magazines
DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS-
Use of charts and graphs for analysis
Statistical analysis
Questionnaire design formulation-
We asked questions to different Bajaj customers and potential buyers as well We
just wanted to gather information about what they feel to be a Bajaj vehicle (two
wheelers amp three wheelers) owner and how much satisfied are they with their
vehicle performance and after sales services
17
We asked both open and close ended questions to the customers Our sampling
size was 155 people which include present owners of Bajaj vehicle and potential
buyer
Survey Area -We collected all information from various Bajaj showrooms and service
centers (Ahmedabad ONLY)
Time frame - 6 weeks
Research design-
We have used following research design in making our project-
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN
It seeks to discover new relationships between several factsIt discover ideas and insight
The major purpose of the exploratory research design is to do the clear identification of
the problems Bigger problems are broken in smaller segments Exploratory study is the
initial stage of marketing research as it is in a developing stage Exploratory research
helps in understanding explanations of various problems of marketing mix The
exploratory study may be used to clarify concepts and causes of problems It is also useful
to test the applicability of new policies It is dynamic and changes with new ideas and
concepts
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
It is of two types-
Descriptive research
Experimental design
It helps the marketing executive to arrive at a suitable decision from the various
alternative decisions The various alternative conclusions and selecting the most suitable
conclusion may be done by itrsquos one of the forms Descriptive research design In this
research design only a partial situation is clarified but in case of experimental research
design a alternative is selected Therefore the experimental research design is considered
an important conclusive research design
18
DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
11
diversified into various manufacturing activities
The present Chairman of the group Rahul Bajaj took charge of the business in 1965 Under his leadership the turnover of the Bajaj Auto the flagship company has gone
up from Rs72 million to Rs10076 billion (USD 23 billion) its product portfolio has expanded from one to and the brand has found a global market He is one of Indiarsquos most distinguished business leaders and internationally respected for his
business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit
12
COMPANY FLASHBACK Inspiring Confidence the tagline has build up confidence through excitement engineering not only to domestic consumers but also internationally Established just eight decades back in 1926 by Jamnalal Bajaj the company has been vested with
Indias largest exporter of two and three wheelers 196710 units in 2004-05 a great 26 per cent jump over the previous year
Bajaj Auto Ltd sales have increased by approximately 21 per cent in the year 2004-
05 which exceeds Rs 654 billion a record in the history of the company The gross
operating profit stands at Rs 93 billion again a record The profits after tax of the BAL are close to Rs 77 billion and the pre-tax return on operating capital is at an impressive
80 per cent The strength of the company is its quality products excellence in engineering and design
and its ability to delight the customers The Pulsar introduced in November 2004 is continually dominating the premium segment of the motorcycle market helping to
maintain the market superiority Discover DTSi one more successful bike on Indian roads is in the value segment of the motorcycle market It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment
performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and keeps an special eye upon
quality safety productivity cost and delivery
Bajaj Auto is a major Indian automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the
worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker It is based in Pune Maharashtra with plants in Akurdi and Chakan (near Pune)Waluj (near Aurangabad) and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal Bajaj Auto makes and exports motor scooters motorcycles and the auto
rickshaw
The Forbes Global 2000 list for the year 2005 ranked Bajaj Auto at 1946
Over the last decade the company has successfully changed its image from a scooter manufacturer to a two wheeler manufacturer Its product range encompasses Scooterettes
Scooters and Motorcycles Its real growth in numbers has come in the last four years after successful introduction of a few models in the motorcycle segment
The company is headed by Rahul Bajaj who is worth more than US$15 billion
13
OBJECTIVES
THE MAIN OBJECTIVE TO STUDY THIS PROJECT IS TO KNOW ABOUT
THE DIFFERENT STRATEGIES OF BAJAJ LTD THE MAIN OBJECTIVES IN THE MIND
o TO STUDY THE PRODUCTS OFFERED
o TO STUDY THE PRICE RANGE OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF DIFFERENT COMPANIES
o TO STUDY THE MARKETING IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS AND SALES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER PREFERRENCES TOWARDS DIFFERENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY BAJAJ AUTOMOBILES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS PRICE QUALITY MILAGE AND BRAND
o THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO FIND OUT MARKETING STRATEGY
OF ldquoBAJAJ AUTOMOBILESrdquo WHERE WE FOUND DIFFERENT
ATTRIBUTE OF MARKETING STRATEGIES SUCH AS ROAD
DEMONSTRATION BRAND LOYALTY MARKET
SEGMENTATION BRAND UPGARDATION OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF COMPANY WHICH INCREASE THE MARKET
SHARE OF THE COMPANY IN PARTICULAR FIELD
14
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
For any business venture marketing and sales go hand in hand
Opportunities come and go but business comes from the ones which are
handled properly in terms of leads
Leads for any new opportunity are very important for it to turn out a
profitable venture
Marketing and sales work hand in hand for leads
Promotion plays a very important role in both the departments Promotion
helps us to market a product properly and also helps in increasing the sale
of the product as compared to competitors
MANAGERIAL USEFULNESS OF THE STUDY
Helps to have sale experience
Helps to deal with different customers
Helps to overcome the objections of the customers
Helps to understand the problems of agents in a broader prospect
It provides a platform where managerial role can be played effectively and
efficiently
15
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Deep insights would give me the clear knowledge of strategies adopted
and which would make me a better marketing professional
Important from a consultant prospective finding loopholes in marketing
strategy of the company if any
The basic thing which is needed for project of Bajaj automobile is to increase
market share increase brand loyalty by providing
1 Value for money vehicles
2 To implement best technology
3 To provide better customer service
4 To make quality products
16
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study conducted to achieve the aforesaid objectives will be both exploratory and
conclusive research in nature It also involves online personal interviews based on the
questionnaire format
DATA COLLECTION METHODS-
Primary source
Secondary source
Primary sources-
The data required for the study is based on
1 Personal interviews based on pre-decided format of structured undisguised
questionnaire
Secondary sources-
The secondary data consists of information collected from
Websites
Published data on books and magazines
DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS-
Use of charts and graphs for analysis
Statistical analysis
Questionnaire design formulation-
We asked questions to different Bajaj customers and potential buyers as well We
just wanted to gather information about what they feel to be a Bajaj vehicle (two
wheelers amp three wheelers) owner and how much satisfied are they with their
vehicle performance and after sales services
17
We asked both open and close ended questions to the customers Our sampling
size was 155 people which include present owners of Bajaj vehicle and potential
buyer
Survey Area -We collected all information from various Bajaj showrooms and service
centers (Ahmedabad ONLY)
Time frame - 6 weeks
Research design-
We have used following research design in making our project-
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN
It seeks to discover new relationships between several factsIt discover ideas and insight
The major purpose of the exploratory research design is to do the clear identification of
the problems Bigger problems are broken in smaller segments Exploratory study is the
initial stage of marketing research as it is in a developing stage Exploratory research
helps in understanding explanations of various problems of marketing mix The
exploratory study may be used to clarify concepts and causes of problems It is also useful
to test the applicability of new policies It is dynamic and changes with new ideas and
concepts
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
It is of two types-
Descriptive research
Experimental design
It helps the marketing executive to arrive at a suitable decision from the various
alternative decisions The various alternative conclusions and selecting the most suitable
conclusion may be done by itrsquos one of the forms Descriptive research design In this
research design only a partial situation is clarified but in case of experimental research
design a alternative is selected Therefore the experimental research design is considered
an important conclusive research design
18
DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
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INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
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HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
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Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
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DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
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10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
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STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
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while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
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9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
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BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
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COMPANY FLASHBACK Inspiring Confidence the tagline has build up confidence through excitement engineering not only to domestic consumers but also internationally Established just eight decades back in 1926 by Jamnalal Bajaj the company has been vested with
Indias largest exporter of two and three wheelers 196710 units in 2004-05 a great 26 per cent jump over the previous year
Bajaj Auto Ltd sales have increased by approximately 21 per cent in the year 2004-
05 which exceeds Rs 654 billion a record in the history of the company The gross
operating profit stands at Rs 93 billion again a record The profits after tax of the BAL are close to Rs 77 billion and the pre-tax return on operating capital is at an impressive
80 per cent The strength of the company is its quality products excellence in engineering and design
and its ability to delight the customers The Pulsar introduced in November 2004 is continually dominating the premium segment of the motorcycle market helping to
maintain the market superiority Discover DTSi one more successful bike on Indian roads is in the value segment of the motorcycle market It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment
performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and keeps an special eye upon
quality safety productivity cost and delivery
Bajaj Auto is a major Indian automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the
worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker It is based in Pune Maharashtra with plants in Akurdi and Chakan (near Pune)Waluj (near Aurangabad) and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal Bajaj Auto makes and exports motor scooters motorcycles and the auto
rickshaw
The Forbes Global 2000 list for the year 2005 ranked Bajaj Auto at 1946
Over the last decade the company has successfully changed its image from a scooter manufacturer to a two wheeler manufacturer Its product range encompasses Scooterettes
Scooters and Motorcycles Its real growth in numbers has come in the last four years after successful introduction of a few models in the motorcycle segment
The company is headed by Rahul Bajaj who is worth more than US$15 billion
13
OBJECTIVES
THE MAIN OBJECTIVE TO STUDY THIS PROJECT IS TO KNOW ABOUT
THE DIFFERENT STRATEGIES OF BAJAJ LTD THE MAIN OBJECTIVES IN THE MIND
o TO STUDY THE PRODUCTS OFFERED
o TO STUDY THE PRICE RANGE OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF DIFFERENT COMPANIES
o TO STUDY THE MARKETING IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS AND SALES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER PREFERRENCES TOWARDS DIFFERENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY BAJAJ AUTOMOBILES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS PRICE QUALITY MILAGE AND BRAND
o THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO FIND OUT MARKETING STRATEGY
OF ldquoBAJAJ AUTOMOBILESrdquo WHERE WE FOUND DIFFERENT
ATTRIBUTE OF MARKETING STRATEGIES SUCH AS ROAD
DEMONSTRATION BRAND LOYALTY MARKET
SEGMENTATION BRAND UPGARDATION OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF COMPANY WHICH INCREASE THE MARKET
SHARE OF THE COMPANY IN PARTICULAR FIELD
14
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
For any business venture marketing and sales go hand in hand
Opportunities come and go but business comes from the ones which are
handled properly in terms of leads
Leads for any new opportunity are very important for it to turn out a
profitable venture
Marketing and sales work hand in hand for leads
Promotion plays a very important role in both the departments Promotion
helps us to market a product properly and also helps in increasing the sale
of the product as compared to competitors
MANAGERIAL USEFULNESS OF THE STUDY
Helps to have sale experience
Helps to deal with different customers
Helps to overcome the objections of the customers
Helps to understand the problems of agents in a broader prospect
It provides a platform where managerial role can be played effectively and
efficiently
15
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Deep insights would give me the clear knowledge of strategies adopted
and which would make me a better marketing professional
Important from a consultant prospective finding loopholes in marketing
strategy of the company if any
The basic thing which is needed for project of Bajaj automobile is to increase
market share increase brand loyalty by providing
1 Value for money vehicles
2 To implement best technology
3 To provide better customer service
4 To make quality products
16
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study conducted to achieve the aforesaid objectives will be both exploratory and
conclusive research in nature It also involves online personal interviews based on the
questionnaire format
DATA COLLECTION METHODS-
Primary source
Secondary source
Primary sources-
The data required for the study is based on
1 Personal interviews based on pre-decided format of structured undisguised
questionnaire
Secondary sources-
The secondary data consists of information collected from
Websites
Published data on books and magazines
DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS-
Use of charts and graphs for analysis
Statistical analysis
Questionnaire design formulation-
We asked questions to different Bajaj customers and potential buyers as well We
just wanted to gather information about what they feel to be a Bajaj vehicle (two
wheelers amp three wheelers) owner and how much satisfied are they with their
vehicle performance and after sales services
17
We asked both open and close ended questions to the customers Our sampling
size was 155 people which include present owners of Bajaj vehicle and potential
buyer
Survey Area -We collected all information from various Bajaj showrooms and service
centers (Ahmedabad ONLY)
Time frame - 6 weeks
Research design-
We have used following research design in making our project-
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN
It seeks to discover new relationships between several factsIt discover ideas and insight
The major purpose of the exploratory research design is to do the clear identification of
the problems Bigger problems are broken in smaller segments Exploratory study is the
initial stage of marketing research as it is in a developing stage Exploratory research
helps in understanding explanations of various problems of marketing mix The
exploratory study may be used to clarify concepts and causes of problems It is also useful
to test the applicability of new policies It is dynamic and changes with new ideas and
concepts
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
It is of two types-
Descriptive research
Experimental design
It helps the marketing executive to arrive at a suitable decision from the various
alternative decisions The various alternative conclusions and selecting the most suitable
conclusion may be done by itrsquos one of the forms Descriptive research design In this
research design only a partial situation is clarified but in case of experimental research
design a alternative is selected Therefore the experimental research design is considered
an important conclusive research design
18
DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
13
OBJECTIVES
THE MAIN OBJECTIVE TO STUDY THIS PROJECT IS TO KNOW ABOUT
THE DIFFERENT STRATEGIES OF BAJAJ LTD THE MAIN OBJECTIVES IN THE MIND
o TO STUDY THE PRODUCTS OFFERED
o TO STUDY THE PRICE RANGE OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF DIFFERENT COMPANIES
o TO STUDY THE MARKETING IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS AND SALES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER PREFERRENCES TOWARDS DIFFERENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY BAJAJ AUTOMOBILES
o TO STUDY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS PRICE QUALITY MILAGE AND BRAND
o THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO FIND OUT MARKETING STRATEGY
OF ldquoBAJAJ AUTOMOBILESrdquo WHERE WE FOUND DIFFERENT
ATTRIBUTE OF MARKETING STRATEGIES SUCH AS ROAD
DEMONSTRATION BRAND LOYALTY MARKET
SEGMENTATION BRAND UPGARDATION OF DIFFERENT
PRODUCTS OF COMPANY WHICH INCREASE THE MARKET
SHARE OF THE COMPANY IN PARTICULAR FIELD
14
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
For any business venture marketing and sales go hand in hand
Opportunities come and go but business comes from the ones which are
handled properly in terms of leads
Leads for any new opportunity are very important for it to turn out a
profitable venture
Marketing and sales work hand in hand for leads
Promotion plays a very important role in both the departments Promotion
helps us to market a product properly and also helps in increasing the sale
of the product as compared to competitors
MANAGERIAL USEFULNESS OF THE STUDY
Helps to have sale experience
Helps to deal with different customers
Helps to overcome the objections of the customers
Helps to understand the problems of agents in a broader prospect
It provides a platform where managerial role can be played effectively and
efficiently
15
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Deep insights would give me the clear knowledge of strategies adopted
and which would make me a better marketing professional
Important from a consultant prospective finding loopholes in marketing
strategy of the company if any
The basic thing which is needed for project of Bajaj automobile is to increase
market share increase brand loyalty by providing
1 Value for money vehicles
2 To implement best technology
3 To provide better customer service
4 To make quality products
16
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study conducted to achieve the aforesaid objectives will be both exploratory and
conclusive research in nature It also involves online personal interviews based on the
questionnaire format
DATA COLLECTION METHODS-
Primary source
Secondary source
Primary sources-
The data required for the study is based on
1 Personal interviews based on pre-decided format of structured undisguised
questionnaire
Secondary sources-
The secondary data consists of information collected from
Websites
Published data on books and magazines
DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS-
Use of charts and graphs for analysis
Statistical analysis
Questionnaire design formulation-
We asked questions to different Bajaj customers and potential buyers as well We
just wanted to gather information about what they feel to be a Bajaj vehicle (two
wheelers amp three wheelers) owner and how much satisfied are they with their
vehicle performance and after sales services
17
We asked both open and close ended questions to the customers Our sampling
size was 155 people which include present owners of Bajaj vehicle and potential
buyer
Survey Area -We collected all information from various Bajaj showrooms and service
centers (Ahmedabad ONLY)
Time frame - 6 weeks
Research design-
We have used following research design in making our project-
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN
It seeks to discover new relationships between several factsIt discover ideas and insight
The major purpose of the exploratory research design is to do the clear identification of
the problems Bigger problems are broken in smaller segments Exploratory study is the
initial stage of marketing research as it is in a developing stage Exploratory research
helps in understanding explanations of various problems of marketing mix The
exploratory study may be used to clarify concepts and causes of problems It is also useful
to test the applicability of new policies It is dynamic and changes with new ideas and
concepts
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
It is of two types-
Descriptive research
Experimental design
It helps the marketing executive to arrive at a suitable decision from the various
alternative decisions The various alternative conclusions and selecting the most suitable
conclusion may be done by itrsquos one of the forms Descriptive research design In this
research design only a partial situation is clarified but in case of experimental research
design a alternative is selected Therefore the experimental research design is considered
an important conclusive research design
18
DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
14
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
For any business venture marketing and sales go hand in hand
Opportunities come and go but business comes from the ones which are
handled properly in terms of leads
Leads for any new opportunity are very important for it to turn out a
profitable venture
Marketing and sales work hand in hand for leads
Promotion plays a very important role in both the departments Promotion
helps us to market a product properly and also helps in increasing the sale
of the product as compared to competitors
MANAGERIAL USEFULNESS OF THE STUDY
Helps to have sale experience
Helps to deal with different customers
Helps to overcome the objections of the customers
Helps to understand the problems of agents in a broader prospect
It provides a platform where managerial role can be played effectively and
efficiently
15
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Deep insights would give me the clear knowledge of strategies adopted
and which would make me a better marketing professional
Important from a consultant prospective finding loopholes in marketing
strategy of the company if any
The basic thing which is needed for project of Bajaj automobile is to increase
market share increase brand loyalty by providing
1 Value for money vehicles
2 To implement best technology
3 To provide better customer service
4 To make quality products
16
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study conducted to achieve the aforesaid objectives will be both exploratory and
conclusive research in nature It also involves online personal interviews based on the
questionnaire format
DATA COLLECTION METHODS-
Primary source
Secondary source
Primary sources-
The data required for the study is based on
1 Personal interviews based on pre-decided format of structured undisguised
questionnaire
Secondary sources-
The secondary data consists of information collected from
Websites
Published data on books and magazines
DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS-
Use of charts and graphs for analysis
Statistical analysis
Questionnaire design formulation-
We asked questions to different Bajaj customers and potential buyers as well We
just wanted to gather information about what they feel to be a Bajaj vehicle (two
wheelers amp three wheelers) owner and how much satisfied are they with their
vehicle performance and after sales services
17
We asked both open and close ended questions to the customers Our sampling
size was 155 people which include present owners of Bajaj vehicle and potential
buyer
Survey Area -We collected all information from various Bajaj showrooms and service
centers (Ahmedabad ONLY)
Time frame - 6 weeks
Research design-
We have used following research design in making our project-
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN
It seeks to discover new relationships between several factsIt discover ideas and insight
The major purpose of the exploratory research design is to do the clear identification of
the problems Bigger problems are broken in smaller segments Exploratory study is the
initial stage of marketing research as it is in a developing stage Exploratory research
helps in understanding explanations of various problems of marketing mix The
exploratory study may be used to clarify concepts and causes of problems It is also useful
to test the applicability of new policies It is dynamic and changes with new ideas and
concepts
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
It is of two types-
Descriptive research
Experimental design
It helps the marketing executive to arrive at a suitable decision from the various
alternative decisions The various alternative conclusions and selecting the most suitable
conclusion may be done by itrsquos one of the forms Descriptive research design In this
research design only a partial situation is clarified but in case of experimental research
design a alternative is selected Therefore the experimental research design is considered
an important conclusive research design
18
DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
15
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
Deep insights would give me the clear knowledge of strategies adopted
and which would make me a better marketing professional
Important from a consultant prospective finding loopholes in marketing
strategy of the company if any
The basic thing which is needed for project of Bajaj automobile is to increase
market share increase brand loyalty by providing
1 Value for money vehicles
2 To implement best technology
3 To provide better customer service
4 To make quality products
16
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study conducted to achieve the aforesaid objectives will be both exploratory and
conclusive research in nature It also involves online personal interviews based on the
questionnaire format
DATA COLLECTION METHODS-
Primary source
Secondary source
Primary sources-
The data required for the study is based on
1 Personal interviews based on pre-decided format of structured undisguised
questionnaire
Secondary sources-
The secondary data consists of information collected from
Websites
Published data on books and magazines
DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS-
Use of charts and graphs for analysis
Statistical analysis
Questionnaire design formulation-
We asked questions to different Bajaj customers and potential buyers as well We
just wanted to gather information about what they feel to be a Bajaj vehicle (two
wheelers amp three wheelers) owner and how much satisfied are they with their
vehicle performance and after sales services
17
We asked both open and close ended questions to the customers Our sampling
size was 155 people which include present owners of Bajaj vehicle and potential
buyer
Survey Area -We collected all information from various Bajaj showrooms and service
centers (Ahmedabad ONLY)
Time frame - 6 weeks
Research design-
We have used following research design in making our project-
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN
It seeks to discover new relationships between several factsIt discover ideas and insight
The major purpose of the exploratory research design is to do the clear identification of
the problems Bigger problems are broken in smaller segments Exploratory study is the
initial stage of marketing research as it is in a developing stage Exploratory research
helps in understanding explanations of various problems of marketing mix The
exploratory study may be used to clarify concepts and causes of problems It is also useful
to test the applicability of new policies It is dynamic and changes with new ideas and
concepts
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
It is of two types-
Descriptive research
Experimental design
It helps the marketing executive to arrive at a suitable decision from the various
alternative decisions The various alternative conclusions and selecting the most suitable
conclusion may be done by itrsquos one of the forms Descriptive research design In this
research design only a partial situation is clarified but in case of experimental research
design a alternative is selected Therefore the experimental research design is considered
an important conclusive research design
18
DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
16
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
The study conducted to achieve the aforesaid objectives will be both exploratory and
conclusive research in nature It also involves online personal interviews based on the
questionnaire format
DATA COLLECTION METHODS-
Primary source
Secondary source
Primary sources-
The data required for the study is based on
1 Personal interviews based on pre-decided format of structured undisguised
questionnaire
Secondary sources-
The secondary data consists of information collected from
Websites
Published data on books and magazines
DATA ANALYSIS TOOLS-
Use of charts and graphs for analysis
Statistical analysis
Questionnaire design formulation-
We asked questions to different Bajaj customers and potential buyers as well We
just wanted to gather information about what they feel to be a Bajaj vehicle (two
wheelers amp three wheelers) owner and how much satisfied are they with their
vehicle performance and after sales services
17
We asked both open and close ended questions to the customers Our sampling
size was 155 people which include present owners of Bajaj vehicle and potential
buyer
Survey Area -We collected all information from various Bajaj showrooms and service
centers (Ahmedabad ONLY)
Time frame - 6 weeks
Research design-
We have used following research design in making our project-
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN
It seeks to discover new relationships between several factsIt discover ideas and insight
The major purpose of the exploratory research design is to do the clear identification of
the problems Bigger problems are broken in smaller segments Exploratory study is the
initial stage of marketing research as it is in a developing stage Exploratory research
helps in understanding explanations of various problems of marketing mix The
exploratory study may be used to clarify concepts and causes of problems It is also useful
to test the applicability of new policies It is dynamic and changes with new ideas and
concepts
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
It is of two types-
Descriptive research
Experimental design
It helps the marketing executive to arrive at a suitable decision from the various
alternative decisions The various alternative conclusions and selecting the most suitable
conclusion may be done by itrsquos one of the forms Descriptive research design In this
research design only a partial situation is clarified but in case of experimental research
design a alternative is selected Therefore the experimental research design is considered
an important conclusive research design
18
DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
17
We asked both open and close ended questions to the customers Our sampling
size was 155 people which include present owners of Bajaj vehicle and potential
buyer
Survey Area -We collected all information from various Bajaj showrooms and service
centers (Ahmedabad ONLY)
Time frame - 6 weeks
Research design-
We have used following research design in making our project-
EXPLORATORY RESEARCH DESIGN
It seeks to discover new relationships between several factsIt discover ideas and insight
The major purpose of the exploratory research design is to do the clear identification of
the problems Bigger problems are broken in smaller segments Exploratory study is the
initial stage of marketing research as it is in a developing stage Exploratory research
helps in understanding explanations of various problems of marketing mix The
exploratory study may be used to clarify concepts and causes of problems It is also useful
to test the applicability of new policies It is dynamic and changes with new ideas and
concepts
CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
It is of two types-
Descriptive research
Experimental design
It helps the marketing executive to arrive at a suitable decision from the various
alternative decisions The various alternative conclusions and selecting the most suitable
conclusion may be done by itrsquos one of the forms Descriptive research design In this
research design only a partial situation is clarified but in case of experimental research
design a alternative is selected Therefore the experimental research design is considered
an important conclusive research design
18
DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
18
DATA COLLECTION
Products
Bikes
Three-wheelers (both passenger and goods carriers)
175 cc Petrol CNG LPG Four Stroke
150 cc Petrol CNG LPG Two Stroke
416 cc Diesel
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
19
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
20
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
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Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
21
Scooters
Three wheelers
1 Goods carriers
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
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4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
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9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
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BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
22
2 Passenger Carriers
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
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Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
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Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
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Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
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SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
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INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
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HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
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Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
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DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
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2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
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5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
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6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
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9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
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10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
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11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
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12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
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STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
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48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
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while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
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PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
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OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
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fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
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Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
23
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
24
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
25
Policies
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
26
Group companies
Bajaj Auto is the flagship of the Bajaj group of companies The group comprises of 35 companies and was founded in the year 1926 The companies in the group are
Bajaj Auto Ltd Mukand International Ltd
Mukand Ltd Mukand Engineers Ltd
Bajaj Electricals Ltd Mukand Global Finance Ltd
Bajaj Hindustan Ltd Bachhraj Factories Pvt Ltd
Maharashtra Scooters Ltd Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd
Bajaj Auto Finance Ltd Bajaj Auto Holdings Ltd
Hercules Hoists Ltd Jamnalal Sons Pvt Ltd
Bajaj Sevashram Pvt Ltd Bachhraj amp Company Pvt Ltd
Hind Lamps Ltd Jeevan Ltd
Bajaj Ventures Ltd The Hindustan Housing Co Ltd
Bajaj International Pvt Ltd Baroda Industries Pvt Ltd
Hind Musafir Agency Pvt Ltd Stainless India Ltd
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd
Bombay Forgings Ltd
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd
Bajaj Holdings amp Investment Limited
Bajaj Finserv Limited Bajaj Financial Solutions Limited
Bajaj Financial Solutions Ltd Bajaj Allianz Financial Distributors Ltd
Sanraj Nayan Investments Pvt
Ltd
P T Bajaj Auto Indonesia
(PTBAI)
Bajaj Auto International Holdings
BV Netherlands (BAIBHV) -
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
27
Motorcycles 217365 1120108 204152 1025558
Other 2 Wheelers 1129 6965 2056 13909
Total 2 Wheelers 218494 1127073 206208 1039467
Three Wheelers 26887 133062 26288 146217
Grand Total 245381 1260135 232496 1185684
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
28
Product 2006-07 2007-08 Growth
SEGMENT-WISE REVENUE RESULTS AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
(Rs In Lakhs)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
QUARTER
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092013
(Unaudited)
HALF YEAR
ENDED
30092012
(Unaudited)
YEAR
ENDED
31032013
(Audited)
Segment
Revenue
Automotive 254843 236182 485919 447047 904617
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 257073 238777 491007 452975 916884
Segment
Profit(Loss)
before Tax and
Interest
Automotive 24968 33351 48293 57425 101722
Investment 2210 2595 5088 5928 12267
Total 27178 35946 53381 63353 113989
Less Interest 587 136 679 142 516
Total Profit
Before Tax 26591 35810 52702 63211 113473
Capital
Employed
Automotive 140014 148759 140014 148759 136867
Investment 171039 164960 171039 164960 190020
Unallocable (2842) (4965) (2842) (4965) (33596)
Total 308211 308754 308211 308754 293291
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
29
Sales in numbers for the month of October 2013
1st November 2013
Motorcycles 163850 1283958 248307 1273865
Other 2 Wheelers 1627 8592 1868 15777
Total 2 Wheelers 165477 1292550 250175 1289642
Three Wheelers 26363 159425 28001 174218
Grand Total 191840 1451975 278176 1463860
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
30
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BAJAJ SWOT Analysis is a tool used for understanding an organizations strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats
The SWOT Analysis tool can be used in identifying an organizations strengths (S) and
weaknesses (W) and examining the opportunities (O) and threats (T) it is facing The outcome from a SWOT Analysis enables organizations to focus on strengths minimize weaknesses address threats and take the greatest possible advantage of opportunities
available
Strengths
Our members value the professional designation We have a lower course fee structure than similar programs
We provide good customer service Our instructors are highly-regarded in the profession We have a small staff and low overhead
Weaknesses
We are slow to make decisions and adapt to changes that affect the profession The professional designation is rarely included as a condition of employment We are overly dependent on key volunteers who developed and teach our certification
courses We do not have the resources to research the market and promote the designation
Opportunities
Our business sector is expanding with many future opportunities for success
Our local council wants to encourage local businesses with work where possible
Our competitors may be slow to adopt new technologie
Threats
Will developments in technology change this market beyond our ability to adapt
A small change in focus of a large competitor might wipe out any market position we achieve
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
31
INFRASTRUCTURE OF BAJAJ
Plants
Bajaj Autos three plants at Akurdi Waluj and Chakan in Maharashtra and one plant at pant
Nagar in Uttranchal western India produced 1814799 vehicles in 2004-05
Akurdi Geared scooters ungeared scooters CT100 and Discover
Waluj Bajaj - Kawasaki range of motorcycles and three-wheelers
Chakan Bajaj motorcycles - Pulsar and Discover
Pant Nagar Bajaj motorcycles ndash Platina
Plant Locations
Bajaj Auto plants are located at
Mumbai - Pune Road Akurdi Pune 411 035
Bajaj Nagar Waluj Aurangabad 431 136
MIDC Plot No A1 Mahalunge Village Chakan 410 501 Dist Pune
Plot No 2 Sectoe 10 Phase -II - E Pant Nagar Sidcul Rudrapur Dist Udhamsingh Nagar
Uttranchal
MANAGEMENT PROFILE
Rahul Bajaj Chairman
Madhur Bajaj Vice Chairman
Rajiv Bajaj Managing Director
Sanjiv Bajaj Executive Director
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
32
HR BAJAJ
Recruitment Policy
Bajaj Auto is an equal opportunity employer Selection is based strictly on individual merit
A large number of our recruits are fresh engineers and MBAs Natural attrition is usually taken care of by promotions and horizontal movements within the organisation to provide
career opportunities for our employees Occasionally specific skill-sets may warrant lateral recruitment
Entry level Recruitment
Engineers We recruit Engineering Graduates from reputed institutes from all over India Bajaj Auto enjoys an excellent reputation with all National Institutes of Technology
(NITs) and is among the preferred employers for on-campus recruitment The selection process comprises a written test in technical analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
Management Graduates We recruit management graduates from reputed management
institutes all over India The selection procedure comprises a written test in analytical and logical reasoning group discussion and personal interview
All entry- level selections are made through on-campus recruitment only
After recruitment new entrants undergo a thorough induction-training programme before
their placement in the company Departments are allocated on the basis of the individual recruitrsquos aptitude and our requirements Usually after comple ting two years of service
they are provided opportunities for job-rotation
Abraham Joseph Vice President (Research amp Development)
Pradeep Shrivastava President (Engineering)
S Sridhar CEO (2WH)
R C Maheshwari CEO (Commercial Vehicles)
Rakesh Sharma CEO (International Business)
C P Tripathi Vice President (Corporate)
N H Hingorani Vice President (Commercial)
Kevin P Dsa Vice President (Finance)
S Ravikumar Vice President (Business Development)
K Srinivas Vice President (Human Resources)
J Sridhar Company Secretary
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
33
Work Culture Our work culture supports and enhances our brand The Bajaj brand signifies excitement Bajaj strives to inspire confidence through excitement engineering The culture is built on
core values of learning innovation perfection speed and transparency Facilitative leadership style helps in developing leaders at all levels and establishes accountability
BRAND VALUES
We live our brand by its values of Innovation Perfection and Speed Bajaj will be distinctly ahead through excitement engineering
Innovation is how we create the future It is a value that provokes us to reach beyond the obvious in pursuit of that which exceeds the ordinary
Perfection
It is how we set new standards It is a value that exhibits our determination to excel by
endeavouring to establish new benchmarks all the time
Speed
Speed is how we convey clear conviction It is a value that keeps us sharply responsive mirroring our commitment towards our goals and processes
Competency Building
Bajaj Auto has a very flat organization structure with three management levels Each level represents a specific role and hence needs relevant competencies Competency building at Bajaj Auto is a combination of development for current and future roles
We cater to these needs by using interventions like development centers need-based
training and job-rotation plans We use different methods of imparting training like lectures group-discussions role-plays seminars outbound training assignments and on-
the-job tasks
Compensation Philosophy
We strive to be amongst the top quartile in our compensation structure Competence and
performance are the key drivers of our compensation policy A significant part of the compensation is in the form of variable pay linked to the individualrsquos and the organizationrsquos performance
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
34
DATA ANALYSIS
1 Vehicle preferences of the customer-
Two wheelers
136
883
Three wheelers 34 221
Analysis-
The above chart shows that more than 85 of the customers are willing
to have Bajajrsquos two wheeler as their first vehicle in the family This proves that their brand preferences are more tended toward Bajajrsquos two wheeler products compare to three wheelers
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
35
2 Quality assurance-
Excellent 33 214
Very good 75 487
Good 35 227
Average 7 45
Poor 4 26
Analysis-
Customerrsquos analysis report tells that about 90 of the people says that Bajaj driving is good because of machinery used in the vehicle components But reaming
people says that they donrsquot find comfortable with Bajaj while driving
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
36
3 Price range satisfaction-
Yes 116 753
No 38 247
Analysis-
Majority of the people are satisfied with price range of Bajaj where they canrsquot afford the vehicle but they can finance the vehicle
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
37
4 Bajaj as personality vehicles-
Yes 98 636
No 56 364
Analysis-
While buying Bajaj vehicle more than 95 of people think that it suits to their personality which upgrade their social symbol in the society especially in women
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
38
5 Bajajrsquos two wheeler choice-
Pulsar 75 487
Avenger 76 494
Discover 36 234
Platina 20 13
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Well according to the records of the company Pulsar is the most demanded two wheeler
but the above chart from our survey shows that the Avenger bike is more preferable among the other two wheeler products of Bajaj
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
39
6 Bajajrsquos three wheeler choice-
Auto rickshaw 45 292
Daihatsu midget 43 279
None 75 487
Other 0 0
Analysis- It seems that more of the customers donrsquot want three wheelers as the first vehicle of their family But more than 50 who are willing to use them for the
business purpose are preferring Auto rickshaw and Daihatsu midget
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
40
7 Color choice-
White 40 26
Blue 48 312
Yellow 38 247
Black 66 429
Red 37 24
Other 0 0
Analysis-
Mainly people make choice for colors which suits their personality But black owns the
Market
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
41
8 Customerrsquos liking features of Bajaj vehicles-
Because their prices are low 87 565
Because they are having the best quality 63 409
Other 4 26
87
565
63 409
4 26
Analysis-
While purchasing most of the people thinks that the vehicles are having low price
advantage while others are more concerned with the vehiclersquos better quality
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
42
9 Costliness-
Analysis- It is said by the by most of the customers that Bajaj vehicles are less costlier than its rivalrsquos vehicles And the above chart also shows that more than 10
of the customers are not even aware of the Bajaj vehiclersquos costs
Yes 57 37
No 75 487
I dont know 22 143
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
43
10 Bajajrsquos service-
Yes 121 786
No 33 214
Analysis- It is said that more than 75 of Bajaj dealers are providing better services to their customers while remaining of them have mixed thoughts about the
service provision of Bajaj dealers
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
44
11 Bajaj vehicle average satisfaction-
Yes 102 662
No 52 338
Analysis-
This analysis shows that the Bajaj vehicles average is much better than the other rivalrsquos vehicles This is because they run very much fuel savings not in highways only but
in cities as well This implies that Bajaj is providing better machines for its vehicles
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
45
12 Marketing strategy of Bajaj-
Analysis-
Marketing strategy of Bajaj upgrades the brand loyalty of Bajajrsquos vehicles where the process of strategy consist of market share brand promotion
among the people through road demonstration bike-expos and show rooms
Excelent 29 188
Very good 63 409
Good 45 292
Average 11 71
Poor 6 39
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
46
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Regression analysis
SUMMARY OUTPUT
Regression Statistics
Multiple R 0423998
R Square 0179774
Adjusted R Square
0174378
Standard Error 0904579
Observations 154
ANOVA
df SS MS F Significance F
Regression 1 2726029 2726029 3331479921 143E-01
Residual 152 1243761 0818264
Total 153 1516364
Coefficients Standard Error
t Stat P-value Lower 95 Upper 95
Intercept 1352436 0189753 7127339 143E-01 0977541269 172733
Satisfied with the quality assurance
0463467 0080297 5771897 02426427 0304824409 062211
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
47
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
48
Residual and probability value
Interpretation Here the value of R square is 0179774 which not very significant which means
that the relationship between dependent and independent is not correlated which means that the relationship between independent variable and dependent variable
having negative correlation And out of 154 number of observation standard error is 0904579 which is very
low thus variance between the mean and observation is very less
Significance F here is only 0143 which is not significant and there is 1431
chances are there that the value will be because of chance thus regress value wonrsquot be predictive in nature which is helpful in bringing more certainty to the research
The residual value here shows the error (or disturbance) of an observed value and
the deviation of the observed value from the (unobservable) true function value
Observation Predicted
Bajajs marketing
strategy while
purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Residuals Standard
Residuals
Percentile Bajajs
marketing strategy while
purchasing
ldquoVEHICLErdquo
1 227937 072063 0799263 0324675325 1
2 1815903 1184097 1313302 0974025974 1
3 2742837 -074284 -082389 1623376623 1
4 2742837 0257163 0285224 2272727273 1
5 2742837 1257163 1394341 2922077922 1
6 227937 -027937 -030985 3571428571 1
7 227937 072063 0799263 4220779221 1
8 227937 -027937 -030985 487012987 1
9 227937 -027937 -030985 5519480519 1
10 3669771 1330229 147538 6168831169 1
11 227937 -027937 -030985 6818181818 1
12 1815903 -08159 -090493 7467532468 1
13 2742837 -074284 -082389 8116883117 1
14 227937 -027937 -030985 8766233766 1
15 2742837 -074284 -082389 9415584416 1
16 227937 072063 0799263 1006493506 1
17 227937 072063 0799263 1071428571 1
18 2742837 0257163 0285224 1136363636 1
19 227937 072063 0799263 1201298701 1
20 1815903 -08159 -090493 1266233766 1
21 227937 072063 0799263 1331168831 1
22 2742837 -074284 -082389 1396103896 1
23 1815903 -08159 -090493 1461038961 1
24 2742837 0257163 0285224 1525974026 1
25 1815903 -08159 -090493 1590909091 1
26 227937 -027937 -030985 1655844156 1
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
49
while the residual of an observed value is the difference between the observed
value and the estimated function value
And probability here the observed variable for each observation takes values
which are either 0 or 5The probability of observing a 0 or 1 in any one case is
treated as depending on one or more explanatory variables The respondents value
which is close to 5 having probability close to 1 while those who shows less
readiness their probability is very low
Descriptive Statistics
Satisfied with the quality assurance
Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing ldquoVEHICLErdquo
Mean 2181818182 Mean 2363636364
Standard Error 0073390575 Standard Error 0080222392
Median 2 Median 2
Mode 2 Mode 2
Standard Deviation 0910753085 Standard Deviation 0995533698
Sample Variance 0829471182 Sample Variance 0991087344
Kurtosis 0980511647 Kurtosis 0244477542
Skewness 0840197689 Skewness 0625331731
Range 4 Range 4
Minimum 1 Minimum 1
Maximum 5 Maximum 5
Sum 336 Sum 364
Count 154 Count 154
Largest(1) 5 Largest(1) 5
Smallest(1) 1 Smallest(1) 1
Confidence Level(950) 0144989709 Confidence Level(950) 015848658
Interpretation Descriptive statistics provides simple summaries about the sample and about the
observations that have been made
Here mean value of both mean is 2181818182 2363636364
Where standard error for knowledge about algo-trading is very low which is only
00733 and 008022 that means the observation value is less varied with respect
to mean value between the population and the sample
Skewness and kurtosis shows the distribution of the response among the normal
probability distribution curve which distributed randomly in case of knowledge
about algo-trading while in case of readiness it is positively scattered in normal
way
Here mode 2 amp 4 shows highest number of frequency repetition while median 2
amp 2 is middle value of the responses
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
50
PROJECT FINDINGS
India has been the scene of some of the most frenetic deal- making big
expansion announcements and new vehicle launches in the global auto
industry
Indias entire industry -- local producers and transplants -- collectively
manufacture about 14 million vehicles a year
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and
the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion
the objective of the project of increasing the market share and studying
various criteria important to customers has been fulfilled from the primary and
secondary data collected from various sources Bajaj Automobile can improve
market share by increasing brand loyalty giving more ads and promotions
increasing RampD etc
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
51
OTHER FINDINGS Highlights for 2007-08 Bajaj Auto stand-alone
bull Net sales (net of excise duty) decreased by 68 to Rs8663 billion
bull Exports increased by 208 to Rs2048 billion bull Motorcycle sales by volume was 214 million in 2012-13mdasha fall of 10 over the
previous year versus overall market decline
Motorcycles Domestic
The two-wheeler market is dominated by motorcycles accounting for over 81 of overall sales Bajaj Auto too focuses on motorcycles
in the two-wheeler segment As shown in Chart A in 2012-13 the industryrsquos overall sales of Twowheelers declined by 48 to 807 million
units Motorcycles sales fell by 78 from 71 million units to 654 million units
With industry as a whole witnessing a fall in motorcycle sales so too did Bajaj Auto Table 1 gives the data The table also shows that while
overall motorcycle sales fell by 78 in 2012-13 over the previous year Bajaj Autorsquos sales declined further In 2012-13 the Company sold 214 million motorcycles mdash which was 101 less than what
it sold in 2011-12 Consequently Bajaj Autorsquos share in the market fell by 08 percentage
points from 335 in 2012-13 to 327 in 2007-08 The somewhat greater fall of the Companyrsquos motorcycle sales vis-agrave-vis the industry
needs explaining
Evaluation of two wheeler industry in India Two-wheeler segment is one of the most important components of the automobile sector that has undergone significant changes due to shift in policy environment The two-
wheeler industry has been in existence in the country since 1955 It consists of three segments viz scooters motorcycles and mopeds According to the figures published by
SIAM the share of two-wheelers in automobile sector in terms of units sold was about 80 per cent during 2003-not04 This high figure itself is suggestive of the importance of the sector In the initial years entry of firms capacity expansion choice of products
including capacity mix and technology all critical areas of functioning of an industry were effectively controlled by the State machinery The lapses in the system had invited
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
52
fresh policy options that came into being in late sixties Amongst these policies Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) and Foreign Exchange Regulation
Act (FERA) were aimed at regulating monopoly and foreign investment respectively This controlling mechanism over the industry resulted in (a) several firms operating
below minimum scale of efficiency (b) under-utilisation of capacity and (c) usage of outdated technology Recognition of the damaging effects of licensing and fettering policies led to initiation of reforms which ultimately took a more prominent shape with
the introduction of the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1985
However the major set of reforms was launched in the year 1991 in response to the major macroeconomic crisis faced by the economy The industrial policies shifted from a
regime of regulation and tight control to a more liberalised and competitive era Two major results of policy changes during these years in two-wheeler industry were that the
weaker players died out giving way to the new entrants and superior products and a sizeable increase in number of brands entered the market that compelled the firms to compete on the basis of product attributes Finally the two-notwheeler industry in the
country has been able to witness a proliferation of brands with introduction of new technology as well as increase in number of players However with various policy
measures undertaken in order to increase the competition though the degree of concentration has been lessened over time deregulation of the industry has not really resulted in higher level of competition
Two wheelers in India
The Two-wheeler industry is known for its inherent cyclical feature with 18 monthsof growth followed by 18 months of degrowth The industry had outperformed thebroader market in the latter half of FY06 FY07 was a period of consolidation withthe big players
capturing a larger market share among their niche segmentsThereon it continued to under perform the broader market with the exception of Q3FY09 BSE Auto Index has
seen a fall of gt30 in the last quarter and has hit an all time low of 2444 points which has not been seen in the past 4 years We believe the industry is ready to pick up from a lower base which keeps its downside capped Sale volumes of the industry would
continue to replicate a seasonal trend Thoughthe sale volumes have witnessed a decline for more than a year its revival would be a slow and steady process which would be
delayed on account of the unfavorable macro economic conditions and depressed consumer sentiments On one hand the slackening growth in the GDP and IIP would put pressure on the demand factor whereas the fall in inflation input costs and crude prices
would ease the cost constraints We can expect the scenario of FY07 to be repeated wherein the sales and margin would be inversely co-related Sector incentives and
government policies would determine the sector movement going forward We are positive on the sector as it is a cash flow positive industry with the top 3 major
players having a strong foothold Both HHML and BAL have sufficient amount of cash on their books and are already near completion in regards to
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
53
their capex cycle On account of the fragmentation of the industry competition would prevail but new entrants are unlikely to survive this cycle We expect a
slow cyclical reversal to begin from FY10 We recommend a Buy on dips on Hero Honda Hold on Bajaj Auto and Reduce on TVS Motors
Demand drivers for the two wheeler industry On one hand growing economic well-being reflected in rising per capital GDP is likely
to make 2Ws more affordable on the other various fundamental drivers such as low 2W penetration (in relation to several other emerging markets) favourable demographics
21 growing urbanization and swelling replacement demand are expected to enable the
growth momentum to sustain over the medium term Rise in GDP per Capita has increased affordability of 2W
Indiarsquos per capita real GDP growth of 7 (CAGR) over the last six years (refer contributed substantially towards raising the standard of living of households which in
turn has been one of the key drivers of growth for the countryrsquos automobile industry However
income growth is likely to have been uneven across the different income deciles Income at the lower end of the distribution scale which comprises the 2W target segment11 is
likely to
have grown at a rate below the overall per capita income growth rate Yet
economic wellbeing has led to a significant increase in the number of households coming within
the 2W target segment over the past few years As per NCAERrsquos estimates the
number of households having annual income between Rs 200000- 500000 is
estimated to have increased to 22 million in 2009-10 a scale-up by a factor of 25x over 2001-02 (refer
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
54
The following figure indicated the Trend in GDP capita and 2W price
Industry structure India is the 2nd largest two-wheeler market in the world with a size of over Rs 100000
mn The total sale of two wheelers in India has touched a figure of ~79 mn units b y March 2007 up 114 from the previous fiscal figure of ~71 mn units Production
during the period reached 108 mn units entailing a demand ratio of ~72 In terms of sales and market share the major players of the industry are Hero Honda Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors Other players include Kinetic Motors Yamaha Motor and Honda
Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) The composition of the industry consists of motorcycles scooters and mopeds Over the past decade there has been a consumer
preferential shift from mopeds to scooters and now motorcycles On account of the shift the motorcycle segment dominates the twowheeler industry with a market share of close to 80 The motorcycle segment is further sub divided into 3 classes starting from the
entryeconomy class (Rs 30000 ndash Rs 40000) executive class (Rs 40000 ndashRs 50000) and the premium class (gtRs 50000) The motorcycle segment is primarily led by Hero
Honda with a market share of ~59 followed by Bajaj Auto (~18) HMSI (~9) TVS Motors (~7) and Yamaha (~5) On the other hand the scooter segment is led by HMSI which has a dominant
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
55
share of ~63 followed by TVS Motors (16) and Hero Honda (~14) When it comes to the moped segment it is primarily dominated by TVS Motors with a market share of
~100
Market Segmental Classification and Characteristics The three main product segments in the two-wheeler category are scooters motorcycles and mopeds However in response to evolving demographics and various other factors
other subsegments emerged viz scooterettes gearless scooters and 4-stroke scooters While the first two emerged as a response to demographic changes the introduction of 4-
stroke scooters has followed the imposition of stringent pollution control norms in the early 2000 Besides these prominent sub-segments product groups within these sub-segments have gained importance in the recent years Examples include 125cc
motorcycles 100-125 cc gearless scooters etc
Segmental Market Share
The Indian two-wheeler industry has undergone a significant change over the past 10 years with the preference changing from scooters and mopeds to motorcycles The scooters segment was the largest till FY1998 accounting for around 42 of the two-
wheeler sales (motorcycles and mopeds accounted for 37 and 21 of the market respectively that year) However the motorcycles segment that had witnessed high
growth (since FY1994) became larger than the scooter segment in terms of market share for the first time in FY1999 Between FY1996 and 9MFY2005 the motorcycles segment more than doubled its share of the two-wheeler industry to 79 even as the market shares
of scooters and mopeds stood lower at 16 and 5 respectively
Sales
Two- wheeler sales in the country have sky rocketed in the recent years and the annual
sales of motorcycles in India expected to cross the 10 million mark by 2010 The low penetration of two-wheelers in the country 31 two-wheelers per 1000 citizens (2004) leaves immense scope for the growth of the market Overall the industry sales of two-
wheelers have grown by 15 from 657 million in 20042005 to 757 million in 20052006 The buoyant Indian economy with a growth rate of around 8 per annum is
further expected to fuel the growth of two wheelers in the country The share of motorcycles have increased over the years while that of other two-wheelers like geared scooters scooterettes and mopeds have shown a negative growth or remained
stagnant The two-wheelers have penetrated 7 of rural house hold and 24 of urban markets thus it leaves an immense scope for the market to grow
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
56
Bajaj Auto one of the leading producers of automobiles in the country has been able to sell close to 23 million vehicles in 20052006 the sales of the company grew by almost
31 The company registered a 32 growth in the sales of motorcycles much above the industry average of 19 Bajaj Auto has emerged as a market leader in the entry level or
price segment motorcycle with the Bajaj CT 100 accounting for nearly 40 of the market share It also commands a 62 market share in the premium segment of motorcycles with products like the Bajaj Pulsar DTSI TVS Motors which has lots of firsts to its credit
in the two-wheeler sector in the country was able to sell 134 million units during the same period thus registering an overall growth of 15 from the previous year In the
motorcycle segment the companys growth in sales was in sync with the industry average
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
57
SUGGESTIONS The company should concentrate more on sales and marketing department so that
more and more products can be sold out
Advertisements should be the best method to advertise the products and popular among the public
Cheaper products (Motorcycles) should be introduced by the company so that it
can reach the middle class public
Transparency should be made in between the product details and the original
product sold to the customers
Company ndashcustomer ratio should be maintained
Company should add more features in their products
Company should launch bikes with less cost amp best average
Company should do modifications in their products Basically in two wheelers
Company should increase its production
Company should sell its products comparatively at a low price Company should improve its after sales services
Company should offer more products to the customer in
Comparatively less time
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
58
CONCLUSION
Bajaj auto is a major Indian Automobile manufacturer It is Indias largest and the worlds 4th largest two- and three-wheeler maker With Kawasaki heavy
industries of Japan Bajaj manufactures state-of-the-art range of two-wheelers The brand pulsar is continually dominating the Indian motorcycle market in the
premium segment Its discover dtsi is also a successful bike on Indian roads
BAL is committed to prevention of pollution continual improvement of environment performance and compliance with all environmental legislation and regulations They always believe in providing the customer value for money and
keep a special eye upon quality safety productivity cost and delivery It incorporates a high degree of power with fuel efficiency of a 100 cc motorcycle
In this project primary data is being used The questionnaire is being filled up by
more than 150 persons amp according to them Bajaj is a good automobile industry amp should add more features in their products amp increase their production so that the company can satisfy their needs successfully
So it is concluded that bajaj auto is a good automobile industry but should do
more to satisfy the wants of customers
The Bajaj Group is amongst the top 10 business house in India Its footprint
stretches over a wide range of industries spanning automobiles (two-wheelers and three-wheelers) home appliances lighting iron and steel insurance travel
and finance
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
59
ANNEXURE Questionnaire
Thank you for your time sirmadam Please give your honest opinions in making this survey a great success
Name
Last First
Age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-60
60+
Gender
Male
Female
Occupation
Business
Service
Student
Homemaker
Total number of members in the family
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
60
How many members in your family have vehicles
Monthly family income
Bellow 50000
50000-2 lakh
2 lakh-4 lakh
Above 4 lakh
Email Address
1 Which Bajaj vehicle do you prefer
Two wheelers
Three wheelers
2 Are you satisfied with the quality assurance of Bajaj vehicles
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
3 Are you satisfied with the price ranges of Bajaj two wheeler and three
wheeler vehicles
Yes
No
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
61
4 Are Bajaj vehicle looks match your personality
Yes
No
5 Which of Bajajs two wheeler do you like the most
Pulsar
Avenger
Discover
Platina
Other
6 Which of Bajajs three wheeler do you like the most
Auto rickshaw
Daihatsu midget
None
Other
7 Which color for two wheelers do you like offered by Bajaj
White
Blue
Yellow
Black
Red
Other
8 Why do you like Bajaj vehicles
Because their prices are low
Because they are having the best quality
Other
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express
62
9 Do you feel that Bajaj vehicles are too costly
Yes
No
I dont know
10 Do you feel that Bajaj provides better services
Yes
No
11 Are you satisfied with the average in the vehicles
Yes
No
12 What do you find about Bajajs marketing strategy while purchasing
ldquoYOUR VEHICLErdquo
Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Poor
63
BIBLIOGRAPHY Books-
Marketing Management ndash By Philip Kotler Marketing Management- By CBGupta
Magazines-
Auto magazine
Over drive magazine Business today
Websites-
wwwbajajautocom
wwwgooglecom wwwmsncom
Newspapers-
Times of India
The Indian Express