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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region
CHAPTER I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Industry profile

Hero Honda started out joint venture between Hero group, the worlds largest bicycle manufacturer and the company of Japans, has today become the worlds single largest two wheelers company. Coming in to existence January 19, 1948, Hero Motors limited gave India nothing less than are evaluation on two wheelers, the made famous by fill it shut it and forget it campaign. Driven by the trust of over 5 million customers. The Honda product range today command market share 48% making it veritable giant in the industry. Add to that technologic excellence, an expansive dealer network, and reliable after sale service, and have one of the customer-friendly companies.
Company profile
Kumar Engineering Company established in the year 1994,shaking hands with renowned partner HMT Tractors dealership, to cater the farming community of North Karnataka region and Although our Hero Honda division is only six years old kid, as for as its performed is terms of sales, Service & Spars for all the last six consecutive years. Using prestigious Hero Honda dealership as a link we touched the pulse of almost 2022 through sales and 22086 customers through our prompt, dedicated and excellent service. Since a decade Kumar Engineering Company never looked back, has achieved ever highest track record and very much impressed all others by performance. Scope of the study The study covers the users of Hero Honda bikes in mudhol city. The study covers the customer owning two wheelers in mudhol city. The study helps the company to make proper marketing strategy for their weaker area.
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region Objectives of the study To study the different parameters among the competitive brands. To study customers preferences with different parameters. To understand the reasons for preferring other competitive brands. To know the performance of Hero Honda Splendor+.
Methodology
Primary data: Primary data was collecting through questionnaire and personnel interview. Secondary data: It has been collected through Internet, observation, company manual etc. Sample size: For the purpose of study customers of different bike users have been chosen as a sample size of 100 through convenient random sampling. Data collected was tabulated and simple percentage method was used to derive conclusion. Findings: When respondents where asked to rank the parameter which made them to select two wheeler. The parameter rated the highest was fuel efficiency followed by the resale value and price of vehicle, aesthetics was lowest. Majority of respondents are in favor that Hero Honda provides wide variety of products with different models. Many of the respondents are satisfied with the fuel consumption of Hero Honda Splendor+.
Recommendations: As majority of them rated for fuel efficiency, the two wheeler companies should mainly focus on this aspect so that customers can be benefited with this efficient feature. As majority of them are in favour that Hero Honda provides wide variety of products with different models, hence the company should launch still more varieties of different styles so customers get attracted to it.
Conclusion:
In this study I came to know that there are more than five different twowheeler companies manufacturing different types of vehicles. As the time is changing the demands and preferences are also changing very rapidly, so if the companies wants to survive in this competitive market, they have produce the goods and services as per the needs of customers to delight them.
CHAPTER 2 INDUSTRY PROFILE:

INTRODUCTION The Indian two wheelers industry has grown from meager 900 vehicle in 1950 to staggering figure over1.5million vehicles in 1988, with petrol price costing eight times as much as 15 years ago, few persons now a days afford to maintain a car .The opinion is either to own two wheeler or aviate for public transportation system .But the service offered by public transport in different cities, by and large had deteriorated and thus covalence and independent in traveling short distance it is also a status symbol of the middle class people are urban and semi-urban region. Beyond 1950s the motorcycle were manufactured in our country itself by using simple technology low engine capacity etc. After1980s when the government introduces liberal import licensing policy the Hero group made collaboration with Honda Group of Japan and started with the name Hero Honda a successful two wheeler manufacturing company. After the collaboration the company had increased its vehicle CC capacity, engine capacity and mileage and they enter in to four strokes and today they are the Indias No1.Manufacturer of two wheelers. Following is the criteria of Hero Honda in two wheelers market, which have made in to be world No1 price, after sales service. Aesthetic works, fuel efficiency, resale value and technical competence, power, etc. In todays world buyers are becoming increasingly aware of advantages of fuel economy which explains the prolific sales of Hero Honda
HERO HONDA Hero, the brand name synonymous with two wheelers in India, is a multi-unit Multi-product, geographically diversified, group of companies the reflection of the Steely ambition and indomitable grid of the Munjul family. Trace the sags of Hero through more than 45 of Enterprise & Achievements, of version and planning. Always blazing through the trials of success. HISTORY OF HERO HONDA The legend of Hero Honda: What started out joint venture between Hero group, the worlds largest bicycle manufacturer and the company of Japans, has today become the worlds single largest two wheelers company. Coming in to existence January 19, 1948, Hero Motors limited gave India nothing less than are evaluation on two wheelers, the made famous by fill it shut it and forget it campaign. Driven by the trust of over 5 million customers. The Honda product range today command market share 48% making it veritable giant in the industry. Add to that technologic excellence, an expansive dealer network, and reliable after sale service, and you have one of the customer-friendly companies. The companies provide this over the year: 1985.86 1989.90 1998.99 1999-0 2000.1 2000.2 2000.3 43000 units 96,200 units 5, 30,600 units 7,61,210 units 10,29,555 units 14,25,195 units 16,77,537 units
Customer satisfaction, high quality product, the strength of Honda,Technology and the Hero group dynamic helped HHML sales new frontiers and exceed limits. In the word of Mr. Brijmohan Lall Munjal, the chairman and managing Director we will continue to make afford required for the development, of Motorcycle industry, through new product development, technology innovation, investment in equipment of facilities and through efficient management
A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region MILESTONE OF HERO HONDA:2003 Becomes the first Indian company to cross the cumulative seven million sales mark. Splendor has emerged as the worlds largest selling model for the third calendar year in a row (2000, 2001, 2002). New motorcycle model CD Dawn introduced New motorcycle model Splendor + introduced New motorcycle model Passion + introduced New motorcycle model Karizma introduced 2004 New motorcycle model Ambition 135 introduced Hero Honda became the worlds No.1 Company for the third consecutive year. Crossed sales of over two million units in a single year, a global record. Splendor Worlds largest selling motorcycle crossed the five million mark. New motorcycle model CBZ * introduced. Joint technical agreement renewed. Total sales crossed a record of ten million motorcycles
2005 Hero Honda is the world No.1 for the fourth year in a row. New motorcycle model Super Splendor introduced. New motorcycle model CD Deluxe introduced. New motorcycle model Glamour introduced. New motorcycle model Achiever introduced. First scooter model from Hero Honda Pleasure introduced. 2006 Hero Honda is the world No.1 for the fifth year in a row. AWARDS & ACCOLADES: Awards and Recognition to Hero Honda Motors Limited:2008 NDTV Profit Business Leadership Award 2008 Hero Honda wins the Coveted NDTV Profit Business Leadership Award 2008 Top Gear Design Awards 2008 Hunk bike of the year award. NDTV Profit Car India and Bike India Awards NDTV Viewers Choice Award to Hunk in bike category. India Times Mindscape and Savile Row (A Forbes group Venture) loyalty awards Customer And Brand Loyalty Award in automobile (two wheeler) sector. Asian retail congress award for Retail excellence (Strategies and Solutions of Business innovation and transformation)- Best customer loyalty program in automobile category. NDTV Profit Car India and Bike India Awards Bike manufacture of the year.
A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region Overdrive magazine Bike manufacture of the year.
TNS Voice of the customer awards. 2007 The NDTV Profit Car India and Bike India Awards 2007 in the following category. Overall Bike of the year CBZ X-treme Bike of the year CBZ X-treme (up to 150cc category) Bike Technology of the year- Glamout PGM FI No.1 Executive motorcycle Splendor NXG No.1 Standard motorcycle CD Deluxe. No.1 Premium motorcycle CBZ X-treme
Auto tech of the year Glamout PGM FI by over drive magazine. Bike of the year- CBZ X-treme by over drive magazine. Ranked CBZ X-treme Bike of the Year by B S motoring magazine Most Trusted Company, By TNS voice of the customer awards 2006. CD Deluxe rated as No.1 Standard Motorcycle- by TNS voice of the customer awards 2006. 2006 Adjudged seventh top Indian company by Wall street journal Asia (Top Indian two wheeler company). One of the 8 Indian companies to enter the Forbes top 200 lists of worlds most reputed companies. No.1 in automobile industry by TNS corporate social responsibility award. Best in its class awards for each category by TNS total customer satisfaction awards
Splendor Plus (Executive) CD Deluxe (Entry) Pleasure (Gearless Scooters) 8
Splendor and Passion Top two models in two wheeler category by ET brand Equity survey 2006
The NDTV Profit Car India and Bike India Awards 2006 in the following category Bike maker of the year Bike of the year Achiever Bike of the year Achiever (up to 150 cc category) Bike of the year Glamour (up to 125 cc category) NDTV viewers choice award to Glamour in the bike category
THE CHAIRMAN:Brijimohan Lall Munjal-The king of Road The venerated patriarch and visionary of the Hero group, Mr. Brijimohan Lall Munjal is the first generation entrepreneur who stared very small and through sheer hard work and perseverance today made this two wheelers venture the No1two wheelers company. THE STORY OF THE INDOMITABLE ENTREPRENEUR:One the brightest stories of Indian entrepreneurship began seventy one years ago when a six year old boy quietly walked in to a newly opened Gurkul (Indian value based school) near his home in Kamalia (now in Pakistan) determined to again admission instantly. Thus began an extraordinary saga of Entrepreneurial achievement.
Today, we know that boy as Brijmohan Lall Munjal, the much-venerated Patriarch of the Hero Group one of the largest corporation group in country.
Brijmohan Lall inspirations to enter the two wheelers world come from a desire to prove the cheapest from transport for the poorest of the poor. Post Partition, Brijmohan Lall Munjal and his brother relocated to Ludhiana. They had to began from scratch. They set up manufactures of bicycle components. From then on there was no looking back. In typically modest manner . B.M.Munjal accords a great deal of credit for high success to his family and team. He traversed the road success fallowing these principles: Trusting his uncanny instincts. A unique approach to people one from the heart. Ahead of time, every time. The idea corporate citizen showing other the way. His leadership and sagacity has earned his great respect and he Has personally been responsible for kindling the spirit of entrepreneurship amongst his employees who today constitute a family of about forty successful Entrepreneurs. ADDRESSES SOUTH ZONE Hero Honda Motors Limited 35-A, M.G. Road Banglore-560 001
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Automobile industry performance

All segments of the automobile industry turned in an impressive performance during the year in review. Overall, the industry improved its numbers by 16 per cent compared to 2003-04. Despite a sharp rise in input prices, especially that of steel, sales of passenger vehicles grew by 18 per cent. The two wheeler segment grew by over 17 percent. Backed by the Centres initiative on rural roads and better connectivity with major towns and cities, improved agricultural performance, upward trend of purchasing power in the hands of rural people, two wheeler sales crossed the six million mark for the first time during the year. In anticipation of good market growth, automobile companies across the board introduced a variety of new models. We expect this trend to continue through this financial year. At the same time, we also expect aggressive pricing across segments. Hero Honda Leading from the front During 200405, your company sold 2.62 million bikes. Hero Honda tightened its grip in the motorcycle segment with a 50 per cent share (up from 48 per cent). Your Company also accounted for 40 percent of the Indian two-wheeler market (up from 37 percent in the previous fiscal). During the year, Hero Honda maintained its one-million vehicle lead over its nearest competitor and for the fourth successive year, the company retained its slot at the top as the world's largest twowheeler manufacturer. Total sales grew by 27.2 per cent from Rs. 5,832 Crores in 200304 to Rs.7,422 Crores in 200405. Operating profits grew by 19.3 per cent from Rs. 979 Crores to Rs.1,169 Crores and posttax profit grew by 11.3 per cent from Rs.728 Crores to Rs 810 Crores. Hero Hondas flagship brand, Splendour and its two upgrades, Splendour Plus and Super Splendour together sold over a million units, and in all, the Company sold 555,000 bikes more than the previous year.
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region Such consistent performance of Hero Honda has driven the growth in the twowheeler industry for the past many years. It has not only generated jobs for millions of
people in the country, but also brought world - class technology and value-formoney products for customers.
Outlook on the two-wheeler industry

A : The 2-wheeler industry is expected to grow in double-digit figures in 03-04. Rising income levels, continuing poor public transport system, and declining interest rates, wider availability of finance, decreasing product life cycles and increasing percentage of young population are factors that shall contribute to the growth. The last few years have seen a fundamental shift in preference from scooters and mopeds towards motorcycles. Motorcycle sales have grown at a CAGR of 27% for the last 6 years Vs Two Wheelers, which have grown at a CAGR of 11% over the same period. In 02-03, motorcycle sales have grown at 30% vs. 17% for two-wheelers. The faster growth rate of motorcycles has seen its share doubling from 38% in 97-98 to 76% in 02-03. Henceforth we do not expect motorcycles to grow at a rapid rate. However the growth rate for motorcycles in 03-04 is expected to be faster than overall 2-wheeler growth and we expect it to be around 12-15%. For the medium to long term, it would appear that the Indian summer has just begun. Equally significant, within India, more and more Indians have started believing in their countrys economic story; and the outlook is improving continuously. As per the 2005 A C Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence and Opinions Survey, 79 per cent respondents in India felt that Indian economic performance in the first six months of 2005 had improved, and going forward, 88 per cent of respondents believed that the economic environment will improve even further in the coming 12 months, leading up to the end of 2006.
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region Against this backdrop, we maintain our positive outlook going forward and anticipate doubledigit growth in the two-wheeler and motorcycle markets during the current year. In fact, early trends from 2005-06 show that were on track, with the two-wheeler segment clocking a growth of over 17 per cent during the first quarter. Backed by a recovery in the monsoons, sustained momentum in the manufacturing sector and the continued surge in the service economy, we expect this uptrend to be maintained. However, heavy rains in many parts of the country also caused immense loss of human life and property. I am extremely anguished by such large scale devastation, and I pray to God that the people affected by the natural calamity get the strength to rebuild their lives. Other highlights are: For the year 2001-02 : Volume up by 38%, net profit soars by 88%, total turnover up by 42% Achieves a high 48% motorcycle market share and 33% two wheeler market share
Over the last five years, the company's total turnover grows by a whopping 580% and Profit after Tax by 919% Total Turnover of Rs.45, 394, 900, 000 (EURO 1,043,560,920) Profit after Tax Rs.4, 629, 300, 000 (EURO 106,420,690) Hero Honda has surpassed by leaps and bounds the other competitors in this space who are in joint ventures with giants like Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki etc. Hero Honda is 26% owned by Honda of Japan and the balance is held by the Munjals and Indian public. The secret of the success is the brilliant management of dealership. In fact, his rivals attribute this phenomenal success to his excellent channel management skills.
Company's plans for capacity expansion

The company plans to step up its capacity from 1.8 million bikes in 02-03 to 2.2 million in 03-04. This shall cater to the demand for 03-04 and 04-05. The company
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region shall be spending Rs.100 Cr this year towards this end. For expansion beyond that, a feasibility study is being conducted on the setting up of a third plant and a decision shall be taken shortly.
The Ideal Corporate Citizen! Showing Others the Way A Spartan upbringing and the deeply-ingrained social ethics and values imbibed at the gurukul where he chose to study have profoundly impacted Brijmohan Lall's sense of social commitment and responsibility. He keenly feels his responsibilities towards his country and holds in his heart a special affection for the city that gave him his success, Ludhiana. A sentiment that Ludhiana and its people reciprocate in full measure. Be it the large corps of industrialists and businessmen that the town boasts of, educators, social workers or even the ordinary resident, they all sing his praises and readily acknowledge his very personal involvement in, and contribution towards institution-building in the town. The Ludhiana Stock Exchange owes its existence to his vision and foresight. The Ludhiana Flying Club is another brainchild of Mr. Munjal's. Yet another yeoman service he has rendered to Ludhiana is the steering of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, to it's current standing of being rated as one of the best medical colleges in India. From 1976, Mr. Munjal has been heading this association and is credited with turning it into the prestigious institution that it is today. Recently the Hero DMC Heart Centre was set up, an ultra modern cardiac care facility. Several schools and educational institutions in Ludhiana owe their existence to the Munjals In and around Dharuhera, near the Hero Honda plant, the group has adopted numerous villages for integrated rural development such as education, drinking water, roads, streetlights, a proper drainage system, etc. Through vocational training scores of village women have been able to receive training resulting in gainful employment. The Raman Kant Munjal Foundation set up in memory of his beloved eldest son, under his
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region stewardship, today runs a very modern and well-equipped 100-bed hospital at Dharuhera. Above all, his leadership and sagacity has earned him great respect and he has personally been responsible for kindling the spirit of entrepreneurship amongst his employees who today constitute a family of about forty successful entrepreneurs.
Company profile
Company Name: - Kumar Engineering Company
Established Place Capital
: - 1994 : - Hubli road mudhol, Dist: bagalkot : - Rs 2.5 crore directors & M
Representative : - Mr. Shashi Desai and Mr. Muttu Desai General Manager Mr.M.S.Sathyanarayan Company Location: - 100*150 acres
Selling Capacity : - 250 monthly Hero Honda bikes& scooters
Our vision: Our vision is be the leading business house in the NORTH KARNATAKA region, consider to be guided by customer satisfaction, value creation and market leadership.
OUR MISSION: Our mission is to be market the quality products to the grater satisfaction of the automobile users through the highly trained, motivated, ethical leadership in the respective business line, and drive on global basis. We will follow the ethical guidelines of the parent companies and create/sustain a culture of trust, fairness and integrality by meeting the expectations of the employees and society at large.
team to achieve the
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Sales Department Sales department it is the first Department of Kumar Engineering Company for selling the Hero Honda bikes and scooters in mudhol city. The company working hours is 8am to 7pm. There are two departments in sales dept: 1) Net work Department 2) Counter Sales Sales Process
Sales Manager Sales Executive
Network Manager Sales Executive
Network Manager Sales Executive
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Service department
Works Manager Flores Supervisor
Supervisor1
Supervisor2
Machanic1
Machanic2 Machanic3 Mechanic4 Mechanic5 machinic6
Helper1
Helper2
helper3
helper4
helper5
Washing boy1
Washing boy2
Washing boy3
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Some important steps followed at Service and Repairs Service / Repairs appointment Repairs ordering creation Vehicle information Customer focus Work infrastructure Parts Required
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ORGANIZATION CHART Chairman Managing Director Joint Managing Director Whole time Director Non-Executive Director Non-Executive & Independent Director Non-Executive & Independent Director Non-Executive & Independent Director Non-Executive & Independent Director Non-Executive & Independent Director Non-Executive & Independent Director Non-Executive & Independent Director Non-Executive & Independent Director Mr. Brijmohan Lall Munjal Mr. Pawn Munjal Mr. Toshiaki Nakagawa Mr. Takao Eguchi Mr. Om Prakash Munjal Mr. Tatsuhiro Ovama Mr. Masahiro Takedagawa Mr. Narinder Nath Vohra Gen. (Retd.) Ved Prakash Malik Mr. Analjit Singh Dr. Pritam Singh Dr. Vijay Laxman Kelkar Ms. Shobhana Bhartia
PRODUCT PROFILE
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Following are the products of Hero Honda: 1. Splendor+ 2. CD down std 3. CD deluxe 4. Splendor NXG 5. Passion plus 6. Super splendor 7. GLC DRS 8. CBZX Treme DSS 9. Hunk DRS 10. Karizma 11. Achiever DRK 12. CD Deluxe Self 13. Splendor NXG Self 14. Ambition 135 15. Passion PRO 16. Pleasure
CBZ * City Bangalore Calcutta Chennai Delhi Mumbai Pune Prices (in Rupees) Ex. Showroom On Road Price Price 52,435 54,432 54,153 53,779 54,189 52,220 58,343 60,050 58,908 56,291 59,196 57,056
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CD Deluxe Prices (in Rupees) Ex. Showroom Price On Road Price 20
A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region Bangalore Calcutta Chennai Delhi Mumbai Pune 33,900 33,900 33,900 33,900 33,900 33,900 38,071 39,400 37,890 35,914 38,912 37,141
City Bangalore Calcutta Chennai Delhi Mumbai Pune
CD100 SS Prices (in Rupees) Ex. Showroom Price On Road Price 38,690 42,925 39,318 43,797 39,452 43,520 38,821 41,007 39,452 43,176 38,026 41,626
CD DAWN Prices (in Rupees) Ex. Showroom Price On Road Price 30,899 34,912 30,899 35,900 30,900 34,835 31,899 32,947 32,065 35,146 30,899 33,880
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PASSION PLUS DRUM Prices (in Rupees) Ex. Showroom Price On Road Price 42,572 47,437 42,576 47,825 42,732 46,857 41,885 44,127 43,816 47,920 42,232 46,198
PASSION PLUS DISC Prices (in Rupees) Ex. Showroom Price On Road Price 45,209 50,335 45,214 50,625 45,365 49,592 44,482 46,775 46,541 50,882 44,853 49,048
City Bangalore Calcutta Chennai

SPLENDOR+ DRUM Prices (in Rupees) Ex. Showroom Price On Road Price 41,097 45,841 41,111 46,500 41,223 45,321 22
A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region Delhi Mumbai Pune 40,579 42,351 40,822 42,287 46,328 44,666
SPLENDOR+ DISC Prices (in Rupees) Ex. Showroom Price On Road Price 43,735 48,719 43,749 49,200 43,856 48,001 43,175 45,311 45,076 49,290 43,444 47,516
KARIZMA Prices (in Rupees) Ex. Showroom Price On Road Price 70,900 80,120 70,900 79,000 71,205 76,303 70,900 74,327 74,292 81,049 71,579 78,100
The world's best-selling motorcycle just got better. The Splendor+, a bike that will stop you right in your tracks. Both by its looks and performance. Needless to add, owning a Splendor+ means a lot of other things too. Like getting admiring looks.
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region Or the pride of riding a motorcycle that meets the pollution control standards of this decade. That's the Splendor+. The new face of trust.
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SERVICE STATEMENT Our constant Endeavor is support the companys mandate of providing highest level of customer satisfaction by taking care of your motorcycle service & maintenance through our vast network of more than 1000 committed dealer & service outlets spread across the country. Our state-of-the-art authorized workshop have well laid out standard for motorcycle servicing supported by fully equipped infrastructure in terms of quality precision instruments, pneumatic tools & team of highly trained service technicians. Having your motorcycle serviced at an authorized workshop ensures highest standards of service quality. INITIATIVES An Environment Social, Aware Company At Hero Honda, our goal is not to sell you bike, but also to help you every step of the way in making your world better place to live in. besides its will to provide a high quality service to all of its customers, Hero Honda takes a stand as socially responsible enterprise respectful of its environment and respectful of the important issues.
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region We must do something for the community from whose land we generate our wealth. A famous quote of Mr.Brijmohan Lall Munjal, our CMD.
MAINTENANCE SCHDULES: Proper care & maintenance are paramount for trouble free operation & optimum performance of motorcycle. Hero Honda offers 6 free services on all its motorcycles. It should avail these services within a year or as per the below mentioned km rang, whichever is earlier.
First Free Service
500-750 km
Second Free Service
2500-2800 km
Third Free Service
5000-5500 km
Fourth Free Service
7000-7500 km
Fifth Free Service
9000-9500 km
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Sixth Free Service
11000-11500 km
You should ensure that each paid service is availed within 60 days from date of service or as per the recommended schedule.
SCOPE OF WARRANTY Hero Honda Motors Limited warrants all its motorcycle manufactured /assembled in Dharuhera Plant and Gurgaon Plant, distribution in India and sold through in authorized dealers to be free, under normal use and condition, from any defect both in material and workmanship, subject to fallowing term and conditions TERMS AND CONDITION: a. All Hero Honda motorcycle warranted for a period of 2 years or 30000kms from the date of purchase, whichever is earlier. This is w.e.f 1st April2005 b. It is mandatory for the customer to avail all free and paid service as pre the recommended schedule to be eligible for the warranty benefits. The customer has to ensure that each paid service is availed within 60 days from the date of previous service or as per the recommended schedule. c. If the defect is observed in any Hero Honda motorcycle, Hero Hondas only obligation / liability is to repair or replace those part(s) which is/are considered to be the cause of malfunction free of charge d. Of both labour and material, when Hero Honda acknowledges that such malfunction has not come out of misuse or improper handling
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Etc. Such defective motorcycle should be brought to the nearest Hero Honda dealer / authorized service center by the owner of necessary inspection & subsequent repairs.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY: The warrant shall not apply: If any of six services or subsequent paid service is not availed as per the recommended schedule given in the owners manual. If Hero Honda recommended engine oil is not used. To normal ware & tear components like bulbs, electrical, wiring, filter, spark plugs, clutch plates, brake shoes, fasteners, shims, washers, oil sales, If there is any damage due to the modification or fitting of accessories other than the one other than the ones recommended by Hero Honda It the motorcycle has been used in any competitive event like track races or rallies. If there is any damage to printed surface due to industrial pollution or other extraneous factors. For claim made for any consequential damage due to any previous malefaction. For normal phenomenon like noise, vibration, oil seepage, which due to effect the performance of the motorcycle. If there is any damage caused due to usage of improper oil, grease, nongenuine parts.
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region The motorcycle, which have been used for any commercial purpose as taxi etc. For maintenance repaired due to misuse while of driving or due to adulteration of oil, petrol or due to bad road condition. For consumables like oil, grease, etc used during warranty repair.
WARRANTY ON PROPRIETARY ITEM Warranty on proprietary item like tyres, tubes & battery etc will be directly handled by the respective Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) except AMCO for batteries & Dunlop/Falcon of tyers, tubes. In case of any defect in proprietary item, other than the above two mentioned OEMs official dealer of the respective manufactures. For AMCO battery & Dunlop /Falcon tyers, tubes claim will be accepted at Authorized Dealership/ service center, i.e. 1st May 2006 as pre The manually agreed term & conditions between Hero Honda & those two OEMs. While for other OEMs in case the claim is not accepted for any Invalid reason, then the claim along with the refused note from the OEM can be send to the warranty section Gorgaon plant after due recommendation of the area service engineer. SPARS FEATURES & BENEFITS: the dealer must approach to the brand
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region The Performance & Safety of the bike not only depends up on the world class designer & workmanship assured by Hero Honda but also on the parts being used in the assembly line. Even the first components manufactured need replacement from time to time. And to ensure the continued impeccable performance of vehicle, the spare part should also be made replaced as good as the components fitted by Hero Honda. As responsible Hero Honda bike owner, we recommended that for your safety long life, high performance of the bike, use only Hero Honda genuine part. To identify a Hero Honda genuine parts we have a differentiator with us, a hologram, which comes with special security features & very simple for a customer to identify a genuine, & a non-genuine spare parts. Our each packing hologram, which can he identified by the features like 3D EFFECT EXPANDING & SHRINKIG EFFECT KINETIC EFFECT.
SALES PROCESS:1) When a customer walks into our showroom, the receptionist will greed him/her & lead to a sale executive. 2) On introduction of the sale executive will take the customer, to the selection room & show the various modals displayed treat & explain in detail the salient feature of each modal. Answer all the queries, if any of the customers. The customer should be offered a test drive of the he/she expresses the desire to test drive a test all-necessary care. 3) After this, the sales executive will take the customer to the workshop & show him/her the various infrastructure service facilities in the workshop beside the quality of the service we render. Also explain that, because of the quality service reporting are the highest in the entire North-Karnataka and we surpassed our competitor in all respects; and we are the number one dealers in mudhol.
Bike of her/him choice & if drive should be arranged taking
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4) Bring customer back to the sales counter and offer him/her a cup of tea and take down the name and address in the enquiry register. Now, the sales process begins; and during the process price of various models, Insurance T.R, P.R, PMS, passport etc. should be explained to the customer in detail. Also enquire in to as to whether he/she intends to Buy by cash or would go in the finance assistance. In the latter case, offer the service of financial the process institution representative stationed in our showroom. During inter-act with customer and give him/her an impression that you are
caring from him/her.
5) All out efforts should be made to sell the product by persuading the customer without offering free accessories; and should offered fail accessories may be offered free of cost. Normally, every customer takeFree accessories offer for granted and asks for compliment /cash discount etc. In that eventuality the A.S.M should be consulted and as the last resort not loose the sale the A.S.M duly consulting with G.M may take suitable decision and strike down the deal. The delivery of compliments and payment of cash discount should be made in the. Chamber of G.M and through him. This will avoid a situation where every buyer putting forth a similar demand. 6) When sale of motorcycle (M.C) is over, the customer should be taken to the cashier for payment of cash/down payment D.D/Cheque etc. as the case is; and all assistance should be rendered to him/her to complete this formality. 7) Once this formality is over, the customer should be taken to the selection room and he/she be given a free hand in selecting the motorcycle of his/her choice.
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region After selection of motorcycle, Chassis and engine number of the motorcycle should be noted down, besides informing the POI in charge to 8) Get the motorcycle ready in all respects study fitting the accessories as agreed to at the time of sale. 9) The customer is brought to the passport executive for brief again on the passport and its advantages by the passport executive. During this process effort should be made to convince the customer to go in for passport and formalities be completed, should the customer get convinced.
10) Now, the customer should be taken to the documentation assistant, to complete the formality of T.R, P.R., Insurance cover note, Invoice, Sale letter and gate pass issuance etc. A copy of Invoice is given to the customer, if he/she demands (in norm all course the customer gets these document on the next working day). With gate pass the customers be brought the passport executive for issuance of service book and warranty card. The customer should be now taken to the workshop again and he should be introduced to the work manager who will brief him/her on the service matter during under warranty, post warrant and PMS. By this time, the motorcycle with the key will be handed over congratulating him/her on possessing a world-class product.
HERO HANDA PASSPORT PROGRAMMER:
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region The Hero Honda passport is an initiative design especially for customer .A first of its kind customer Relationship program in the India two wheelers industry this unique program is way of the saying that customer are special to company. It is part of an effort to build strengthen the relationship between company that begins when customer start using a Hero Honda motorcycle.
CHAPTER 3
Methodology
TITLE OF PROJECT A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN HERO HONDA SPLENDOR+ AND ITS COMPETITORS TO INCREASE THE MARKET SHARE IN MUDHOL REGION Statement of the problem:The present day market is flooded with a variety of two wheelers as many as not more than companys like Hero Honda, Bajaj, TVS, Yamaha, etc are producing &marketing their products. Fashion has become talk of the town; it is therefore the customer give at
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region Most priority to outlook of vehicle. Some customer who pledge their profuseconfidence in the performance, they give priority to the area such as the sturdyness of the vehicle, the road grip, the longevity of the life etc .Since petrol & petroleum product are growing more dearer therefore majority of customer are leading their keen interest on the aspect of mileage per liter .Thus, there are several factors including price which have been exerting influence on the playing decision of consumer. The Hero Honda motorbike in generally identified as Desh ki Dhadkan. The youngster and also the adults take pride in owning the Hero Honda motorbike. Perhaps it is the only product rendering better performance from fairly long period. The presence of all these factors in Hero Honda motorbike, it is making sales as hotcake. The study on hand is A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in mudhol region. Scope of the study: The main Scope of the study is to know the comparison between Hero Honda Splendor+ and other competitive brands of same segment two-wheelers. The study covers the users of Hero Honda bikes in mudhol city. The study covers the customer owning two wheelers in mudhol city. The study helps the company to make proper marketing strategy for their weaker area. The company can find out where their competitor stands in mind of Customers.
Objective of the study A comparative study on the product of Hero Honda Splendor+ with the product of other companies like Bajaj, TVS, LML and Yamaha. To study the different parameters among the competitive brands. To study customer preference with different parameters. To understand the reasons for preferring other competitive brands. To know the performance of Hero Honda Splendor+. To know the factors influencing to buy a two wheeler.
SAMPLING: Babasabpatilfreepptmba.com
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region Sampling plan is to know the comparison between Splendor+ and other competitive brands of same segment in this project is personal interview. Sample Units: I have taken the customers who own two wheelers. Sampling Method: I have used non-probability sampling i.e. random sampling Sample size of this project is 100 customers who are owners of two wheelers. RESEARCH DESIGN:In this research design of this project the study was conducted by the survey method. Taking sample of 100 customers owning two wheelers by random sampling using the research instrument as the questionnaire personal interview is considered as the sample plan. For this project the area of research is mudhol region.
DATA COLLECTION METHOD:1. Primary data: The data collected from the company persons. Questionnaire. 2. Secondary data: Interviewing with dealers of two wheelers. World Wide Web. Magazine catalogues et
Measuring tools:For preparing this project I have considered questionnaire as measuring

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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region Tool for collected the data
Limitation of the study:1) Because of time constrain my study confines only to mudhol city & it is not possible to make extensive study. 2) By busy working schedule of executives it is difficult to extract more Information from them. 3) Unwillingness of garage owners left us to make random conclusions. 4) Many users are unaware with specification available in two wheelers have comparison between them is hampered
CHAPTER 4
Analysis and interpretation

COMPARISON BETWEEN HERO HONDA SPLENDOR+ AND ITS
COMPETITORS WITH THE SAME SEGMENT:-
Splendor + Discover 112 Engie NO. Cylinder NO Gears 97.2cc 1 4 speed 111.63cc 1 4 speed
Boss velocity 114cc 1 4 speed
Libero G5 106cc 1 4 speed
LML freedom 109cc 1 4 speed
Victor 109cc 1 4 speed
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region START Kick start Kick/Shelf start Stroke Max power Max torque Fuel economy Price(in Rs) 4 stroke air 4 stroke air 4 stroke air 4 stroke air 4 cooled 7.4bhp@8 cooled 8.51bhp@70 cooled 8.4bhp@750 cooled 7.7bhp@750 stroke 4 stroke air Kick start Kick start Kick start Kick start
air cooled cooled 8.5bhp@7 8.1bhp@720rpm 750 rpm 0.84kgm @5500 rpm 56 kmpl 42,000 65-70 kmpl 44,000 0.81@5500rpm
00rpm 00rpm No. of customers 0rpm 0rpm Percent Yes 100 100% No Nil Nil 0.73kgm@ 0.93kgm@45 0.84kgm@50 0.79kgm@60 Total 100 100% 5000 00rpm 00rpm 00rpm Rpm 72 kmpl 47,350 55-60 kmpl 39,000 62 kmpl 40,000 68 kmpl 41,000
RESULTS & DISCCUSSION WITH GRAPHS AND CHARTS:1) Do you own a two-wheeler? Table 1
100 80
Percentage
60 40 20 0 Yes No
40
YES NO
Responce
Interpretations; The information presented in table -1 reveals that:All the respondents are owning two wheelers.
2) Which companys brand do you own? Table-2 Sources Hero Honda Bajaj Yamaha TVS 70 LML 60 Other 50 Total 40 Percentage 30 20 10 0 No of customers 70 14 04 08 04 Nil 100 Percent 70% 14% 04% 08% 04% Nil% 100%
Hero Honda TVS Bajaj Yamaha LML Others 41
Responces
Interpretation; The information in table -2 reveals that: 70% of the respondents own Hero Honda bikes. 14% respondents own Bajaj bikes. While 08% respondents are owning TVS, 04% of them Yamaha and 04% for LML.
3) How did you come to know about this product? Table-3 Sources Friends Relatives Auto-Magazine News papers Others Total 60 50 40 Percentage 30 20 10 0 F R A N O 42 No of customers 58 29 05 06 02 100 Percent 58% 29% 05% 06% 02% 100% Friends Relatives Auto-Magazine News papers Others Responces
Interpretation; The information presented in table -3 reveals that: 58% of the respondents have brought the two wheelers on the advice of their friends. 29% respondents will seek the advice of relatives. While 06% respondents from newspapers and others 2%, remaining 5% respondents on the basis of Auto magazines.
4) What are the features that attracted you to buy this product? Table-4 Sources Mileage Resale value Aesthetics Price Maintenance Others
45 40 35 30 25 Percentage 20 15 10 5 0
No of customers 42 11 19 23 05 Nil 100
Percent 42% 11% 19% 23% 05% Nil% 100%
Total
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Mileage Resale value Aesthetics Price Maintenance Others
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Responces
Interpretation; The information presented in tble-4 reveals that: 42% of the respondents are attracted by mileage. 11% respondents for resale value. 19% respondents for Aesthetic, 23% respondents for price. While 5% respondents for maintenance
5) With respect to price which bike do you prefer to buy? Table-5 Sources Splendor+ Discover 112 Victor Libero G5 Freedom Boss velocity Total No. of customers 63 22 08 03 04 Nil 100 Percent 63% 22% 08% 03% 04% Nil 100%
70 60 50 Percentage 40 30 20 10 0
Splendor+ Discover 112 Victor Libero G5 Freedom Boss velocity
Responces
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Interpretation; The information presented in table-5 reveals that: 22% of the respondents prefer to buy Bajaj Discover 112 with respect to price. 63% of the respondents prefer to buy Hero Honda Splendor+. 08% of respondents will for Victor, 03% of the respondents for Libero G5. 4% for Freedom
6. With respect to mileage which bike do you prefer to buy? Table -6 Sources Splendor+ Discover 112 Boss velocity Victor Freedom Libero G5 Total No. of customers 67 16 Nil 10 04 03 100 Percent 67% 16% Nil 10% 04% 03% 100%
70 60 50 40 Percentage 30 20 10 0 S D B V F L
Splendor+ D iscover 112 B oss velocity Victor Freedom Libero G5

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R esponces
Interpretation; The information presented in table -6 reveals that: 67% of the respondents prefer to buy Hero Honda Splendor+ with respect to mileage and 10% of the respondents prefer to buy Victor. 16% of the respondents will go for Discover 112 and 03% for Libero G5. While 4% of the respondents prefer the LML Freedom 7) With respect to Aesthetics (Look) which bike do you prefer to buy? Table-7 Sources Splendor+ Discover 112 Boss velocity Freedom Libero G5 Victor Total No. of customer 57 26 Nil 5 04 08 100 Percent 57% 26% Nil 5% 04% 08% 100%
60 50 40 Splendor+ Discover 112 Boss velocity Freedom Libero G5 Victor S D B F L V
Percentage 30
20 10 0
Responces
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Interpretation; The information presented in table-7 reveals that: 57% of the respondents prefer the Hero Honda Splendor+ with respect to aesthetics & 26% for Discover 112. 5% of the respondents will go for LML Freedom & 04% for Libero. While remaining 08% for Victor.
8) Rank the following parameters on a 5-point scale for selecting a Two- wheeler vehicle? Table-8 Parameters Brand image Fuel Efficiency Resale value Aesthetic After sale service price V.Low 2 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Low 2 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Neutral 4 Nil 12 18 6 4 High 32 I8 26 40 52 60 V.High 56 82 62 42 42 36
Brand image 90 80 70 60 50 Percentage 40 30 20 10 0 Fuel Efficiency Resale value Aesthetic VL L N H VH After sale service price
Responces
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region Interpretation; The information presented in table -8 reveals that:When respondents where asked to rank the parameter which made them to select two wheeler. The parameter rated the highest was fuel efficiency fallowed by the resale value and price of vehicle, aesthetics was lowest.
9) Which companys brand would be your first choice while buying two-wheeler vehicle? Table-9 Sources Hero Honda Bajaj TVS Yamaha LML Other Total No. of customers 68 15 08 05 04 Nil 100 Percent 68% 15% 08% 05% 04% Nil 100%
70 60 50 Percentage 40 30 20 10 0 H B T Y L O Hero Honda Bajaj TVS Yamaha LML Other Responces
Interpretation;
The information presented in table-9 reveals that:-
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region 68% of the respondents choose to buy two wheelers from Hero Honda & 15% from Bajaj Company. 08% of them will go for TVS & 05% for Yamaha. While 04% for LM.
10) Rank the following brands in terms of your preference? Table-10
Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6
Splendor+ 70 30 Nil Nil Nil Nil 100
Discover 112 14 69 15 1 1 Nil 100
victor 08 Nil 53 23 16 Nil 100
Kibero 4 1 15 14 65 1 100
Freedom 04 Nil 17 62 17 Nil 100
Boss velocity Nil Nil Nil Nil 1 99 100
100 80 Percentage 60 40 20 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Splendor+ Discover Victor Libero Freedom Boss Velocity
Responce
Interpretation; The information presented in table -10 reveals that:When respondents where asked to rank Hero Honda Splendor+ with other company bikes. They rated highest rank for Hero Honda Splendor+ and fallowed by the Bajaj, Discover 112 & Victor, Boss velocity was lowest rank.
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11) Which company provides good after sales service? Table-11 Sources Hero Honda Bajaj TVS Yamaha LML Other Total No. of customers 64 18 10 4 4 Nil 100 Percent 64% 18% 10% 4% 4% Nil 100%
70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 H B T Y L O Hero Honda Bajaj TVS Yamaha LML Other
Percentage
Responce
Interpretation; The information presented in table-11 reveals that: 64% of the respondents are satisfied with the after sales service of Hero Honda & 18% of respondents with Bajaj Company. 10% of the respondents are in favor of TVS & 4% for Yamaha. While 4% for LML 12) Which company offers attractive schemes and sales promotion activities?
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region Table-12 Sources Hero Honda Bajaj TVS Yamaha LML Other Total No. of customers 63 19 09 4 5 Nil 100 Percent 63% 19% 09% 4% 5% Nil 100%
70 60 50 40 Percentage 30 20 10 0
Hero Honda Bajaj TVS Yamaha LML Other
Responce
Interpretation; The information presented in tablveals that: 63% of the respondents are in favor that Hero Honda offers attractive schemes and sales promotion activities and 19% of them are in favor of Bajaj Company. 9% of respondents are in favor of TVS and 4% for Yamaha. While remaining 5% respondents for LML 13) Which company offers a wide variety of products with different models, Aesthetics? Table-13
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region No. customers 65 17 10 04 04 Nil 100 of
Sources Hero Honda Bajaj TVS Yamaha LML Other Total
Percent 65% 17% 10% 04% 04% Nil 100%
70 60 50 Percentage 40 30 20 10 0 H B T Y L O Hero Honda Bajaj TVS Yamaha LML Other
Responce
Interpretation; The information presented in table-13 reveals that: 65% of respondents are in favor that Hero Honda provides wide variety of products with different models; Aesthetics & 17% of them are in favor of Bajaj. 10% of respondents are in favor of TVS & 04% for Yamaha. While 4% for LML 14) Is your vehicle giving the mileage as per the companys promise? Table-14 Yes No No. of customers 67 33 100 Percent 67% 33% 100% 52
A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region .
70 60 50
Percentage
40 30 20 10 0 Yes No YES NO
Responce
Interpretation; The information presented in table-14 reveals that: 67% of the respondents are getting the mileage as per the companys promise. And 33% of them are not getting the mileage as per companys promise
15) What is your opinion with respect to Hero Honda Splendor+ performance? Table-15 Sources Completely satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied/ Dis
No. of customers 48 20 29
Percent 48% 20% 29% 53
A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region satisfied Dissatisfied Completely Dissatisfied Total
02 01 100
02% 01% 100%
50 45 40 35 30 Percentage 25 20 15 10 5 0 CS S ND D CD
Completely satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied/ Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Completely Dissatisfied
Responce
Interpretation; The information presented in table -15 reveals that:-
48% of respondents are strongly satisfied with the performance of Hero Honda Splendor+, 20% of respondents are satisfied and from analysis 29% of the respondents are neither satisfied/Dis satisfied and 02% respondents are dissatisfied. From the observation 01% respondents are with strongly dissatisfied.
16) Are you satisfied with the after sales service offered by Hero Honda? Table-16 Yes No Total No. of customers 67 33 100 Percent 67% 33% 100%
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70 60 50
Percentag 40 e
30 20 10 0 Yes No
Yes No
Responce
Interpretation; The information presented in table-16 reveals that: 67% of the respondents are satisfied with the after sale service offered by Hero Honda. While 33% of respondents are not satisfied with after sale service of Hero Honda.
17) What do you feel about fuel consumption of Hero Honda Splendor+ with other company vehicles? Table-17 Sources Completely Satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied Dissatisfied Completely dissatisfied
No. of customers 09 61 26 04 Nil
Percent 09% 61% 26% 04% Nil 55
A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region Total 100 100%
70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
Completely satisfied Satisfied
Percentage
Neither satisfied/ Dissatisfied Dissatisfied CS S ND D CD Completely Dissatisfied
Responce
Interpretation; The information presented in table-17 reveals that:09% of the respondents are Completely Satisfied with fuel consumption of Hero Honda Splendor+, 61% of respondents are satisfied and from the analysis 26% of them are neither satisfied/Dissatisfied. Nearly 04% of the respondents are dissatisfied
18) What is your opinion about the resale value of Hero Honda Splendor+ with respect to other company bikes? Table -18 Sources High Moderate Low Poor Total No. of customers 48 39 13 Nil 100 Percent 48% 39% 13% Nil 100%
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50 45 40 35 30 Percentage 25 20 15 10 5 0
High Moderate Low Poor H M L P
Responce
Interpretation; The information presented in table-.18 reveals that: 48% of respondents are in favor that resale value of Hero Honda Splendor+ is high and 39% of them are in favor of moderate While 13% are in favor of low resale value.
CHAPTER 5
SUMMARY:The Indian two wheelers industry has grow from a meager 900 vehicles in 1950 to a staggering figure of over 1.5 million vehicles in 1988. The group of India enters into collaboration with Honda group of Japan on January 19, 1984 and started with the name of Hero Honda a successful two-wheelers manufacturing company in four stroke vehicles. The Hero Honda Company is having 15 different verities of products as fallows;
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region Splendor+, CD Down std, CD Deluxe, splendor NXG, Passion plus, Super Splendor, GLC DRS, Pleasure, CBZx Treme DSS, Hunk drs, Karizma, Achiever DRK, CD Deluxe Self, Splendor NXG Self, Ambition 135, Passion PRO The research conducted in the realm of two wheelers reflects that the total respondents 70 per cent sample respondents own Hero Honda brand vehicles.
Findings, Recommendations and conclusion
Findings
70% respondents are owning Hero Honda bikes, 14% respondents are owning Bajaj bikes While 8% respondents are owning TVS, 4% of them Yamaha and 4% for LML.
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region 58% respondents have brought the two wheelers on the advice of their friends, 29% respondents will seek the advice of relative. While 6% respondents from news papers and remaining 5% respondents on the basis of Auto Magazines and others 2% 42% respondents are attracted by mileage, 11% respondents for resale value, 19% respondents for Aesthetic, 23% respondents for price, 5% for maintenance 22% of the respondents prefer to buy Bajaj Discover 112 with respect to price, 63% respondents prefer Splendor+, 8% respondents will to for Victor, 3% of the respondents for Libero G5 and 4% for Freedom . 67% of the respondents prefer to buy Hero Honda Splendor+ with respect to mileage and 10% of the respondents prefer to buy Victor. 16% of the respondents will go for Discover 112 and 3% for Libero G5. While 4% of the respondents prefer the LML Freedom. 57% of the respondents prefer the Hero Honda Splendor+ with respect aesthetics & 26% for Discover 112. 5% of the respondents will go for LML Freedom & 4% for Libero G5. While remaining 8% for Victor.
When respondents where asked to rank the parameter which made them to select two wheeler. The parameter rated the highest was fuel efficiency followed by the resale value and price of vehicle, aesthetics was lowest. 68% of the respondents choose to buy two wheelers from Hero Honda & 15% from Bajaj Company. 8% of them will go for TVS & 5% for Yamaha. While 4% for LM.
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region When respondents where asked to rank Hero Honda Splendor+ with other company bikes. They rated highest rank for Hero Honda Splendor+ and followed by the Bajaj, Discover 112 & Victor, Boss velocity was lowest rank. 64% of the respondents are satisfied with the after sales service of Hero Honda & 18% of respondents with Bajaj company. 10% of the respondents are in favor of TVS &4% for Yamaha. While 4% for LML
63% of the respondents are favoring that Hero Honda offers attractive schemes and sales promotion activities and 19% of them are in favor of Bajaj Company. 9% of respondents are in favor of TVS and 4% for Yamaha. While remaining 5% respondents for LML. 65% of respondents are in favor that Hero Honda provides wide variety of products with different models, Aesthetics & 17% of them are in favor of Bajaj. 10% of respondents are in favor of TVS & 4% for Yamaha. While 4% for LML. 67% of the respondents are getting the mileage as per the companys promise and 33% of them are not getting the mileage as per companys promise. 48% of respondents are strongly satisfied with the performance of Hero Honda Splendor+, 20% of respondents are satisfied and from analysis 29% of the respondents are neither satisfied/Dis satisfied and
2% respondents are dissatisfied. From the observation 1% respondents are with strongly dissatisfied. 67% of the respondents are satisfied with the after sale service offered by Hero Honda. While 33% of respondents are not satisfied with after sale service of Hero Honda.
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region 9% of the respondents are Completely Satisfied with fuel consumption of Hero Honda Splendor+, 61% of respondents are satisfied and from the analysis 26% of them are neither satisfied/Dissatisfied. Nearly 4% of the respondents are dissatisfied & Nil of them are completely dissatisfied. 48% of respondents say that resale value of Hero Honda Splendor+ is high and 39% of them are in favor of moderate. While 13% are in favor of low resale value.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Hero Honda should bring down the prices of its products to compete with other companies. The company should improve its services and take care even after free services. The company can give special offers and discounts at the time of festivals to attract more customers.
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region Free service camps may be conducted to improve a good relationship with customers. The company should send their mechanics for training regularly which will be helpful in providing quick and good services. The hero Honda should maintain consistency in customer satisfaction level in future also.
CONCLUSION
In this study I came to know that there are more than five different two-wheeler companies manufacturing different types of vehicles. As the time is changing the demands and preferences are also changing very rapidly, so if the companies wants to survive in this competitive market, they have produce the goods and services as per the needs of customers to delight them. The Hero Honda is the No.1 two-wheeler company in India which produces wide variety of products with different models, aesthetics etc, by which it has captured a large market share in two-wheeler market.
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region Now there are other companies like Bajaj, TVS, and Yamaha etc, which are giving keen competition to Hero Honda.
CHAPTER6 Questionnaire
Dear Sir/Madam, 1. Do you own a two-wheeler? Yes [ ] No [ ]
2. Which companys brand do you own? Hero Honda [ ] TVS [ ] Bajaj [ ] Others [ ] 63 Yamaha [ ]
A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region 3. How did you come to know about this product? Friends [ ] Newspapers [ ] Relatives [ ] Others [ ] Auto magazines [ ]
4. What are the features that attracted you to buy this product? Mileage [ ] Maintenance [ ] Resale value [ ] others [ ] Aesthetics [ ] Price [ ]
5. With respect to price which bike do you prefer to buy? Splendor+ [ ] Libero G5 [ ] Discover 112 [ ] LML Freedom [ ] Boss velocity [ ] Victor [ ]
6. With respect to mileage which bike do you prefer to buy? Splendor+ [ ] Libero G5 [ ] Discover 112 [ ] LML Freedom [ ] Boss velocity [ ] Victor [ ]
7. With respect to Aesthetics (Look) which bike do you prefer to buy? Splendor+ [ ] Libero G5 [ ] Discover 112 [ ] LML Freedom [ ] Boss velocity [ ] Victor [ ]
8. Rank the following parameters on a 5-point scale for selecting a Two-wheeler vehicle (1 being highest & 5 being lowest)? Parameters Brand Image Fuel Efficiency Resale value Aesthetics
V.Low
Low
Neutral
High
V.High
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A comparative study between Hero Honda Splendor+ and its competitors to increase the market share in MUDHOL region After sales service Price 9. Which companys brand would be your first choice while buying a two-wheeler vehicle?
Hero Honda [ ] LML [ ]
Bajaj [ ] Others [ ]
TVS [ ]
Yamaha [ ]
10. Rank the following brands in terms of your preference (1 being highest & 6 being lowest)? Brand Names Splendor+ Discover 112 Victor Libero Freedom Boss velocity Rank ( ( ( ( ( ( ) ) ) ) ) )
11. Which company provides good after sales service? Hero Honda [ ] LML [ ] Bajaj [ ] Others [ ] TVS [ ] Yamaha [ ]
12. Which company offers attractive schemes and sales promotion activities? Hero Honda [ ] LML [ ] Bajaj [ ] Others [ ] 65 TVS [ ] Yamaha [ ]
13. Which company offers a wide variety of products with different models, Aesthetics? Hero Honda [ ] LML [ ] Bajaj [ ] Others [ ] TVS [ ] Yamaha [ ]
14. Are you satisfied with the after sales service offered by Hero Honda? Yes [ ] No [ ]
15. What is your opinion with respect to Hero Honda Splendor+? Performance? Completely satisfied [ ] Neither satisfied/ Dis-satisfied [ ] Completely Dis-satisfied [ ] 16. Is your vehicle giving the mileage as per the companys promise? Yes [ ] No [ ] Satisfied [ ] Dis-satisfied [ ]
17. What do you feel about fuel consumption of Hero Honda Splendor+ with other company vehicles? Completely satisfied [ ] Neither satisfied/ Dis-satisfied [ ] Completely Dis-satisfied [ ] 18. What is your opinion about the resale value of Hero Honda Splendor+ with respect to other company bikes? High [ ] Moderate [ ] Low [ ] Poor [ ] 66 Satisfied [ ] Dis-satisfied [ ]
19. Any suggestions do you want to give for further improvement in the Services of the company?
. Name: _______________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________ Occupation: _____________________________ Annual Income ______________________ Gender: Male [ ] Female [ ]
Thank You
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. MARKETING RESEARCH 2. CONSUMER BEHAVIOR Tull and Hawkins. Schiff man & Kanuk
WEBSITE 1. www.herohonda.com. 2. www.google.com.
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CHAPTER I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Industry profile

CHAPTER 2 INDUSTRY PROFILE:

Splendor Plus (Executive) CD Deluxe (Entry) Pleasure (Gearless Scooters) 8

Automobile industry performance

Outlook on the two-wheeler industry

Company's plans for capacity expansion

Established Place Capital

Selling Capacity : - 250 monthly Hero Honda bikes& scooters

team to achieve the

Sales Manager Sales Executive

Network Manager Sales Executive

Network Manager Sales Executive

Works Manager Flores Supervisor

Machanic2 Machanic3 Mechanic4 Mechanic5 machinic6

CD Deluxe Prices (in Rupees) Ex. Showroom Price On Road Price 20

City Bangalore Calcutta Chennai Delhi Mumbai Pune

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First Free Service

Second Free Service

Third Free Service

Fourth Free Service

Fifth Free Service

Sixth Free Service

Bike of her/him choice & if drive should be arranged taking

caring from him/her.

HERO HANDA PASSPORT PROGRAMMER:

Measuring tools:For preparing this project I have considered questionnaire as measuring

Analysis and interpretation

COMPETITORS WITH THE SAME SEGMENT:-

Boss velocity 114cc 1 4 speed

Libero G5 106cc 1 4 speed

LML freedom 109cc 1 4 speed

Victor 109cc 1 4 speed

Hero Honda TVS Bajaj Yamaha LML Others 41

No of customers 42 11 19 23 05 Nil 100

Percent 42% 11% 19% 23% 05% Nil% 100%

Mileage Resale value Aesthetics Price Maintenance Others

Splendor+ Discover 112 Victor Libero G5 Freedom Boss velocity

Splendor+ D iscover 112 B oss velocity Victor Freedom Libero G5

60 50 40 Splendor+ Discover 112 Boss velocity Freedom Libero G5 Victor S D B F L V

70 60 50 Percentage 40 30 20 10 0 H B T Y L O Hero Honda Bajaj TVS Yamaha LML Other Responces

The information presented in table-9 reveals that:-

10) Rank the following brands in terms of your preference? Table-10

Splendor+ 70 30 Nil Nil Nil Nil 100

Discover 112 14 69 15 1 1 Nil 100

victor 08 Nil 53 23 16 Nil 100

Freedom 04 Nil 17 62 17 Nil 100

Boss velocity Nil Nil Nil Nil 1 99 100

100 80 Percentage 60 40 20 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Splendor+ Discover Victor Libero Freedom Boss Velocity

70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 H B T Y L O Hero Honda Bajaj TVS Yamaha LML Other

Hero Honda Bajaj TVS Yamaha LML Other

Sources Hero Honda Bajaj TVS Yamaha LML Other Total

Percent 65% 17% 10% 04% 04% Nil 100%

70 60 50 Percentage 40 30 20 10 0 H B T Y L O Hero Honda Bajaj TVS Yamaha LML Other

Percent 48% 20% 29% 53

02% 01% 100%

Completely satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied/ Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Completely Dissatisfied