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Source: Chouhan C. P. (2013, May 28). Hero MotoCorp: Can the two-wheeler brand stay on top while
Honda and Bajaj Auto claw into its market share? Economic Times
To know the pulse of youth toward company products, Mr. Pawan Munjal MD & CEO of
Hero MotoCorp met youngster at some place in New Delhi after interaction he could realize
youth demands for trendier and power bike these days.
As per industry experts Hero MotoCorp doesnt carry weight without Honda. In order to deal
with the challenge Hero has recently rolled out the unprecedented five-year warranty beyond
the industry norms of three years. Hero Motocorp is beginning to draw blue print for Heros
life after Honda and investing the vast resource available with the group on technology upgradation, repositioning their products and going global. R&D center at Kukas Rajasthan is
on the priority list of the group as per information available. This is because Mr. Munjal very
well understands that technology can only make inroad for acceptance of their products
demanded by youth in India. With growing competition and availability of variety of
products, youth has understood that they have the bargaining power to chose products
available with various companies.
At global end Hondas presence in 150 countries can give toughest time for Hero therefore
Mr. Munjal is doing mind boggling exercise with industry expert to understand the intricacy
involved with export step suggested by experts. Where Mr. Munjal has to take decision are
related to understanding customer needs and market demand of countries where export can be
done. As per organization insider Central American countries like Guatemala, El Salvador
and Honduras are identified, where Hero Motocorp will partner with local Indy Motor Group
for strategically and promotional campaign Value for Money export on these countries will
also need to understand pricing strategy, distribution network and Honda factor.
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