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Institute of Innovation in Technology and Management
SUMMER PROJECT REPORT
On
Making strategies to establish our product in wholesale market in a better way and doing competition analysis.
KARA WET WIPES (ADITYA BIRLA GROUP)
Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement of Bachelor of Business Administration , Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Submitted to: Submitted By:
Mrs. Neha Gupta Harsh Kumar Gupta
04690401709
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This project has been a great learning experience for me and I would like to express my gratitude
towards all the people who guided me throughout, and without whose guidance and support, this
project would not have been completely successful.
I express my sincere gratitude to my industry guide Mr. DivyankarGoel, Regional Sales
Manager, North Division, Grasim Industries & Birla Cellulose for his able and continuous
support and cooperation throughout my project, without which the present work would not be
possible.
Special thanks to Mr. Ahmed Tajoor and Mr. Dushyant , Area Sales Manager, New Delhi,
Grasim Industries & Birla Cellulose for his continuous guidance and assistance throughout the
training.
I would also thank SKA Enterprises Team (Distributor) of Grasim Industries & Birla Cellulose
(New Delhi), for the constant support and help in the successful completion of the project.
Also, I am thankful to my faculty guide, Mrs. NehaGupta of my institute, for his continuous
guidance and immense support as well as invaluable time.
Harsh Kumar Gupta
04690401709
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Certificate
I, Mr./Ms. Harsh Kumar Gupta , Roll No. 04690401709 , certify that the Summer Training
Report BBA 311 entitled “Making strategies to establish our product in wholesale market in a
better way and doing competition analysis.” is done by me and it is an authentic work carried out
by me atGRASIM INDUSTRIES & BIRLA CELLULOSE, A unit of ADITYA BIRLA
GROUP. The matter embodied in this has not been submitted earlier for the award of any degree
or diploma to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signature of the Student:
Date:
Certified that the Summer Training Report BBA 311 entitled “Making strategies to establish our
product in wholesale market in a better way and doing competition analysis.” done by Mr./Ms.
Harsh Kumar Gupta, Roll No. 04690401709, is completed under my guidance.
Date:
Name of the Guide:
Designation:
Signature:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter No. Subject Page No.
Ch. 1.0 Introduction5
Ch. 2.0 SWOT Analysis 12
2.1 SWOT Analysis of the Industry13
2.2 SWOT Analysis of the Product 16
2.3 Competition Analysis 17
Ch. 3.0 Analysis of financialstatements 25
of the company
Ch. 4.0 Lessons learnt 35
Recommendations40
Bibliography43
Annexures 46
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CHAPTER-1
INTRODUCTION
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Grasim Industries Limited
Grasim Industries Limited is a Aditya Birla Group company that started in 1948 and which
started as a textilemanufacturer. Since then Grasim has successfully diversified
into Viscose Staple Fiber (VSF), cement, sponge iron and chemicals.
Grasim Industries Limited was incorporated in 1948; Grasim is the largest exporter of Viscose
Rayon Fiber in the country, with exports to over 50 countries. This, along with Aditya Birla
Nuvo can be considered as companies of the AV Birla Group. Grasim is headquartered
in Nagda,Madhya Pradesh and also has a huge plant at Kharach.
Vision
To be the Global Leader in the Man-made Cellulosic Fibre Industry
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Mission
Aims to create Superior & Sustainable Value for all our stakeholders, maintaining the largest
market share in the Man-made Cellulosic Fibre Industry globally through:
Innovation in Products & Processes
Excellence in Quality, Service, People Development &
Focus on Environment Friendliness in all our activities
Sources of Competitive Advantage
Cost: Grasim is the lowest cost producer of VSF in the world. It is the most integrated fiber
producer with the chain stretching right from Forest to Pulp to Yarn. Almost all the intermediate
goods are captive. Besides, their in-house engineering division enables us to grow in a most cost
effective manner.
Technology: On technology front, they produce all the three generations of man-made
cellulosic fiber from an in-house development capability through research and development.
Their research and development efforts are not limited to fiber stage alone but extend to entire
textile value chain. While the plantation and related activity is carried out at Grasim Research
Institute(GFRI, Harihar, India) the product innovations are carried out at Birla Research
Institute(BRI, Nagda, India). For value chain related activities, a state of art “Textile Research &
Application Development Centre” has been established at Kharach, Gujarat, India to entire
textile value chain from yarn to fabric to garments.
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Markets: On marketing front their reach extend to the entire globe, through marketing
offices. On a global level, the inmajor strength is in spun-dyed fibers and no wother specialties
such as Non-woven , Modal, and Excel have started penetrating in global markets. The brand
“Birla Cellulose” is firmly entrenched in the market. Their value added marketing services
comprising of technical, logistical, financial, marketing and informational support have enabled
us to emerge as the most preferred supplier of VSF in world. Our offerings whether from India,
Thailand, Indonesia and China are all marketed under the mother brand “Birla Cellulose” and
sub brands Birla Viscose, Birla Modal and Birla Excel. An umbrella brand has enabled us to
create common identity for our product across the globe irrespective of its production origin and
creating of awareness and consumer pull you have to come in kiet.
About The Product:
Kara Skincare wipes can be called as India's first branded skincare wipe product. Skincare wipes
are popular in the west but in India the category is a new one. Although Indian consumers are
familiar with the products which are imported, its the first time that an Indian company enter
this segment.
Kara means care . The brand also marks Aditya Birla Group's foray into the Indian FMCG
market.
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According to reports, Wipes market is worth around Rs 30 crore ( source : Ginni filaments
website).
Kara Skincare wipes is positioned as am essential skincare accessory. The brand is being
launched in five variants -
Refreshing
Deep Pore Cleansing
Toning
Moisturizing
& Sunscreen Wipes
Kara wipes were highly effective with unique formulations having natural ingredients that
nourish the skin. They are alcohol free and dermatologically safe. Kara is made from 'Birla
Cellulose', a fibre that is 100 per cent natural and biodegradable
Kara Skincare Wipes are:
Convenient
Hassle free application of lotion withou using cotton balls
Portable
Optimized Efficacy
100% Natural and Biodegradable
Hygenic
Alcohol Free
Dermatologically Safe
Assurance of “The Aditya Birla Group”
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Varients of the Product:
Refreshing Facial Wipe:
Kara refreshing wipe is enriched with Aloe Vera for skin nourishment and Mint Oil for
effective freshening. It ensures effective cleansing to remove dirt, excess oil, and grime
from the face and neck and also leaves a lingering fragrance.
Deep Pore Cleansing Wipe:
Kara Deep Pore Cleansing is a gentle, effectiveway to clean your skin of dirt, grime and
excess oil. Enriched with Jo joba and Avocado extracts, it unclogs pores, detoxifies and
thoroughly exfoliates dead skin cells.
Moisturizing Wipes:
Kara Moisturizing wipes is enriched with the goodness of Almond and Honey for
beautiful radiant and glow skin. It is also fortified with vitamins for skin conditioning and
is suitable for use right throughout the year.
Toning Wipes:
Kara Toning wipes is enriched with Rose and Thyme extracts that tighten the skin and
maintain the normal pH balance.
Sunscreen Wipes:
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Kara Sunscreen wipes has the formulation of SPF20* which protects the skin from the
adverse effect of UVA and UVB sunrays. It is enriched with antioxidents like Plum extract
and Vitamin E that nourish the skin and Aloe Vera extracts that keeps he skin
moisturized.
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CHAPTER-2
SWOT ANALYSIS
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SWOT Analysis of the Industry: Competitive Industry of Indian Textile
Industry
Strengths:
1. Indian Textile Industry is an Independent & Self-Reliant industry.
2. Abundant Raw Material availability that helps industry to control costs and reduces the lead-
time across the operation.
3. Availability of Low Cost and Skilled Manpower provides competitive advantage to industry.
4. Availability of large varieties of cotton fiber and has a fast growing synthetic fiber industry.
5. India has great advantage in Spinning Sector and has a presence in all process of operation and
value chain.
6. India is one of the largest exporters of Yarn in international market and contributes around
25% share of the global trade in Cotton Yarn.
7. The Apparel Industry is one of largest foreign revenue contributor and holds 12% of the
country’s total export.
8. Industry has large and diversified segments that provide wide variety of products.
9. Growing Economy and Potential Domestic and International Market.
10. Industry has Manufacturing Flexibility that helps to increase the productivity.
Weaknesses:
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1. Indian Textile Industry is highly Fragmented Industry.
2. Industry is highly dependent on Cotton.
3. Lower Productivity in various segments.
4. There is Declining in Mill Segment.
5. Lack of Technological Development that affect the productivity and other activities in whole
value chain.
6. Infrastructural Bottlenecks and Efficiency such as, Transaction Time at Ports and
transportation Time.
7. Unfavorable labor Laws.
8. Lack of Trade Membership, which restrict to tap other potential market.
9. Lacking to generate Economies of Scale.
10. Higher Indirect Taxes, Power and Interest Rates.
Opportunities:
1. Growth rate of Domestic Textile Industry is 6-8% per annum.
2. Large, Potential Domestic and International Market.
3. Product development and Diversification to cater global needs.
4. Elimination of Quota Restriction leads to greater Market Development.
5. Market is gradually shifting towards Branded Readymade Garment.
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6. Increased Disposable Income and Purchasing Power of Indian Customer opens New Market
Development.
7. Emerging Retail Industry and Malls provide huge opportunities for the Apparel, Handicraft
and other segments of the industry.
8. Greater Investment and FDI opportunities are available.
Threats:
1. Competition from other developing countries, especially China.
2. Continuous Quality Improvement is need of the hour as there are different demand patterns all
over the world.
3. Elimination of Quota system will lead to fluctuations in Export Demand.
4. Threat for Traditional Market for Powerloom and Handloom Products and forcing them for
product diversification.
5. Geographical Disadvantages.
6. International labor and Environmental Laws.
7. To balance the demand and supply.
8. To make balance between price and quality.
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SWOT Analysis of Kara
Strength:
The name Aditya means a reliable product.
Natural and Biodegradable
Innovative concept
Superior Quality
Inventory easily available
Availability in 5 variants
Weakness:
Undeveloped category
High prices
People don’t associate Aditya Birla Group with cosmetic products
Irregular follow up by the sales mans hindering the sales to go up
Opportunities:
Growing market of Skincare products in India
Huge untapped market
Climate of India is favorable for such product
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Threats
Chinese wipes
New competition emerging
Threat in terms of prices
High pricing strategies
Competition Analysis
Kara Skincare wipes is a new product to hit the Indian market. The brand is now running heavy
print campaigns announcing the launch. Kara Skincare wipes can be called as India's first
branded skincare wipe product. Skincare wipes are popular in the west but in India the category
is a new one. Although Indian consumers are familiar with the products which are imported, its
the first time that an Indian company enter this segment.
Kara means care . The brand also marks Aditya Birla Group's foray into the Indian FMCG
market. Wipes market is worth around Rs30 crore now. Kara Skincare wipes is positioned as am
essential skincare accessory. The brand is being launched in five variants -
Refreshing
Deep Pore Cleansing
Toning
Moisturizing
& Sunscreen Wipes
But in wholesale market, refreshing wipes are only ones which are sold due to the margin of
refreshing wipes.
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The brand aims to create a new category of wipes in India . Hence the challenge is to educate the
TG about the usefulness of this product. This task is cut out for Kara since the TG is already
exposed to such products. The only task is to inculcate the habit of buying and using the wipes.
The product is relevant in the Indian market for two reasons. One is the climate which
necessitates such a product and second is the growing number of lady professionals The brand
has the tagline " At your best. Always " which clearly communicates the core brand positioning.
The brand is being promoted as the anytime solution to look good.
Kara has a good potential to create and own a new category. The brand already has the first
mover advantage. But the category does not have much entry barriers. It can face stiff
competition from cheap imports. But Kara has the financial backing of Birla group and the
investment in building this brand will pave the way for another successful marketing story.
As the advertisement with Anushka Sharma and Sharman joshi has also started which is also
enhancing the sales of Kara, it will also be able to tackle competition with it. It clearly tells that
Kara wipes are not only for women but are also for men as shown in the advertisement of Kara
wipes.
Competition is also raising in wipes market as the market of wipes is untapped in India. Many
Chinese wipes are coming to India with their lower cost and trying to capture market of wipes as
in many shops of wholesale market in Delhi there other wipes as well which are sold with lower
prices being offered to wholesalers and with more wipes in a packet.
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Competitors
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Sound Wave Wet Wipes
Chinese Wipes
Ginni Wet Wipes
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Good look Wet wipes
Organic Wet wipes
These foreign wipes are also trying to capture the market of wipes which is still untapped. As
with the name of Aditya Birla its market will definitely grow
Prices of competitors wipes offered to wholesalers at Karol Bagh
1. Uzane- Rs20 for 25 wipes pack (Chinese wipe)
2. Good Look- Rs25 for 25 wipes pack
3. Organic- Rs28 for 25 wipes pack
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4. Fresh Air- Rs24 for 25 wipes pack
5. Ginni- Rs32 for 25 wipes pack
Prices of competitors wipes offered to wholesalers at Sadar Bazar
1. Fresh Air- Rs20 for 25 wipes pack
2. Pure Soft- Rs10 for 25 wipes pack
3. Good Look- Rs25 for 25 wipes pack
4. Neon- Rs10 for 25 wipes pack
With these low cost wipes being offered to wholesalers with 25 in each pack. Kara skin
care wipes are offered at Rs 30 for each pack, which is a bit costly than others but still is
been demanded more in the market due to its brand name and qualities.
But there are some wholesalers who thinks that in wholesale market the product will be
sold only due to its prices and not by its qualities. Brand name does not matter in
wholesale market, it is the only thing which is prices which matters in this market. As
consumers just come to a wholesale market to get things at a lower cost and if it gets it in
same rates, then why would a consumer come to a wholesale market, instead will buy it
from a retail.
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Analysis of wholesale market at Karol Bagh
The market at Karol Bagh is very good and wholesalers but Kara wipes at small as well as big
quantity, according to size of the shop. More than 95% cosmetics wholesaler keeps Kara wipes
due to its good sales to consumers which is due to its quality and brand name. Prices seem to be
just fine at Karol Bagh market as the talk with wholesaler there reveals that prices are not a
problem with them infact with my consent the prices for wholesalers should be a bit more. We
do not need to worry about the competitors much as they are a bit far behind Kara wipes as far as
Karol Bagh market is concerned. And for now 20 wipes pack seems to be just fine for Kara, and
there is no need to introduce 10 wipes pack but in fact other variants of Kara wipes should be
brought to the wholesale market of Karol Bagh and do not want refreshing wipes just in blue
color as it is being introduced just this year’s pack, in fact they want it in different colors so that
the packaging would become interesting for consumers to buy.
So, the market at Karol Bagh is much better but only the thing we could do next is advertising
more so that we can attract more and more consumers to buy Kara wipes.
Analysis of wholesale market at Sadar Bazar
The market at Sadar Bazar is also fine and wholesalers buy Kara wipes at good quantity. As most
of the consumers comes to buy products with lower prices, so the thing which matters there is
prices. According to the wholesaler, there are around 60% consumers who does not look for
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brand , they just want wipes at lower prices at Sadar Bazar. And also the wholesalers wants the
Kara wipes at lower prices as compared to competitors because there the competitors sell their
wipes at lower prices and wipes in their pack are more(25) as compared to Kara wipes(20). Still
there are many wholesalers who keeps Kara wipes as well as other wipes(Chinese, Good look,
etc.) and those who don’t keep, I tried to convince them and they told they will try Kara wipes
next week as they were having a good amount of stock of others competitor’s wipes. And some
wholesalers there think that retailers get Kara wipes at same prices as to wholesalers, so why
would consumer come to Sadar Bazar as the consumers can get from any retailer, I was able to
convince them for a small order for Kara wipes.
So, prices are a concern at wholesale market at Sadar Bazar and we can give various discounts to
wholesalers according to the competitor’s wipes so as to attract wholesalers for Kara wipes
CHAPTER-3
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE
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COMPANY
Meaning of Financial Analysis
The first task of financial analysis is to select the information relevant to the decision under
consideration to the total information contained in the financial statement. The second step is to
arrange the information in a way to highlight significant relationship. The final step is
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interpretation and drawing of inference and conclusions. Financial statement is the process of
selection, relation and evaluation.
BAL ANCE SHEET OF BIRLA CELLULOSE fig. in crores
Mar '10
Mar '09 Mar '08
12 mths
12 mths 12 mths
Sources Of Funds
Total Share Capital 0.50 0.50 0.50
Equity Share Capital 0.50 0.50 0.50
Share Application Money 0.00 0.00 0.00
Preference Share Capital 0.00 0.00 0.00
Reserves 0.67 0.66 0.64
Revaluation Reserves 0.00 0.00 0.00
Networth 1.17 1.16 1.14
Secured Loans 0.00 0.00 0.00
Unsecured Loans 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Debt 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Liabilities 1.17 1.16 1.14
Mar '10
Mar '09 Mar '08
12 mths
12 mths 12 mths
Application Of Funds
Gross Block 0.00 0.00 0.00
Less: Accum. Depreciation 0.00 0.00 0.00
Capital Work in Progress 0.00 0.00 0.00
Investments 0.00 0.00 0.00
Inventories 0.00 0.00 0.00
Cash and Bank Balance 0.07 0.06 0.06
Total Current Assets 0.07 0.06 0.06
Loans and Advances 1.12 1.10 1.09
Fixed Deposits 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total CA, Loans & Advances 1.19 1.16 1.15
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Deffered Credit 0.00 0.00 0.00
Current Liabilities 0.00 0.00 0.00
Provisions 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total CL & Provisions 0.00 0.00 0.00
Net Current Assets 1.19 1.16 1.15
Total Assets 1.19 1.16 1.15
Contingent Liabilities 0.00 0.00 0.00
Book Value (Rs) 23.43 23.17 22.82
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT fig. in croresOF BIRLA CELLULOSE
Mar '10
Mar '09 Mar '08
12 mths
12 mths 12 mths
Income
Sales Turnover 0.03 0.03 0.03
Excise Duty 0.00 0.00 0.00
Net Sales 0.03 0.03 0.03
Other Income 0.00 0.00 0.00
Stock Adjustments 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Income 0.03 0.03 0.03
Expenditure
Raw Materials 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other Manufacturing Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00
Selling and Admin Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00
Miscellaneous Expenses 0.01 0.01 0.01
Preoperative ExpCapitalised 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Expenses 0.01 0.01 0.01
Operating Profit 0.02 0.02 0.02
PBDIT 0.02 0.02 0.02
Interest 0.00 0.00 0.00
PBDT 0.02 0.02 0.02
Depreciation 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other Written Off 0.00 0.00 0.00
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Profit Before Tax 0.02 0.02 0.02
PBT (Post Extra-ord Items) 0.02 0.02 0.02
Tax 0.01 0.01 0.01
Reported Net Profit 0.01 0.02 0.02
Total Value Addition 0.01 0.01 0.01
Preference Dividend 0.00 0.00 0.00
Equity Dividend 0.00 0.00 0.00
Corporate Dividend Tax 0.00 0.00 0.00
Per share data (annualised)
Shares in issue (lakhs) 5.00 5.00 5.00
Earning Per Share (Rs) 0.26 0.35 0.35
Equity Dividend (%) 0.00 0.00 0.00
Book Value (Rs) 23.43 23.17 22.82
CASH FLOW OF BIRLA CELLULOSE fig. in crores
Mar '10 Mar '09 Mar '08
12 mths 12 mths 12 mths
Net Profit Before Tax 0.02 0.03 0.03
Net Cash From Operating Activities 0.00 0.00 0.00
Net Cash (used in)/fromInvesting Activities
0.00 0.00 0.00
Net Cash (used in)/from Financing Activities 0.00 0.00 0.00
Net (decrease)/increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents
0.00 0.00 0.00
Opening Cash &Cash Equivalents 0.06 0.06 0.06
Closing Cash & Cash Equivalents 0.07 0.06 0.06
3.5 Interpretations
3.5.1 Liquidity Ratios
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It is extremely essential for a firm to be able to meet its obligations as they become due.
Liquidity ratios measure the ability of the firm to meet its current obligations. In fact, analysis of
liquidity needs the preparation of cash budgets and cash and fund flow statements ; but liquidity
ratios, by establishing a relationship between cash and other current assets to current obligations.
The most common ratios are:
1. Current ratio
2. Liquidity Ratio
Current Ratio:
This ratio compares the current assets with the current liabilities. It is also known as ‘working
capital ratio’ or ‘solvency ratio’.
Current Ratio = Current Assets
Current Liabilities
Liquid Ratio:
This ratio compares the current assets with the current liabilities. It is also known as ‘working
capital ratio’ or ‘solvency ratio’.
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Liquid Ratio = Liquid Assets
Current Liabilities
Liquid Ratio:
This ratio compares the current assets with the
current liabilities. It is also known as ‘working
capital ratio’ or ‘solvency ratio’.
Liquid Ratio = Liquid Assets
Current Liabilities
The ratios commonly calculated are:
Debt To Total Fund Ratio
Proprietary Ratio
Debt to Total Fund Ratio:
The relationship between creditor’s funds and owner’s capital can also be expressed in terms of
leverage ratio. This is the Debt to Total Fund Ratio.
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Here, the outside liabilities are related to the total capitalisation of the firm and not merely to the
shareholder’s equity.
Debt to
Total fund ratio = Debt (Secured Loans + unsecured Loans)
Total Fund ( Debt + Equity)
Proprietary Ratio:
The ratio indicates the extent to which assets are financed by owner’s funds.
Proprietary Ratio = Proprietor’s Fund or (Reserves + Equity)
Total Fund ( Debt + Equity)
3.5.3 Profitability Ratios
These ratios help measure the profitability of a firm. A firm, which generates a substantial
amount of profits per rupee of sales, can comfortably meet its operating expenses and provide
more returns to its shareholders. The relationship between profit and sales is measured by
profitability ratios. Profitability Ratios include:
1. Gross Profit Margin
2. Net Profit Margin
3. Earnings Per Share
4. Return on Capital Employed
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1. Gross Profit Ratio:
Meaning:
This ratio measures the relationship between gross profit and sales. It is defined as the excess of
the net sales over cost of goods sold or excess of revenue over cost. This ratio shows the profit
that remains after the manufacturing costs have been met. It measures the efficiency of
production as well as pricing. This ratio helps to judge how efficient the concern is I managing
its production, purchase, selling & inventory, how good its control is over the direct cost, how
productive the concern , how much amount is left to meet other expenses & earn net profit.
Gross Profit Ratio = Gross Profit x 100
Sales
2. Net Profit Ratio:
This measures the relationship between the net profits and sales of the firm. It measures the
percentage of each sales rupee remaining after all cost and expenses including interests and taxes
have been deducted.
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Net Profit Ratio = Net Profit x 100
Sales
1. Return on Capital Employed:
Return on Capital Employed is the relationship between the profit made by an entity during a
defined period of time and the amount of capital required to make that profit .
Return on
Capital Employed =Net Profit Before Interest and Tax
Capital Employed
1. Earnings Per Share:
Earnings per Share are calculated to find out overall profitability of the organization. Earnings
per Share representearning of the company whether or not dividends are declared. If there is only
one class of shares, the earning per share are determined by dividing net profit by the number of
equity shares. EPS measures the profits available to the equity shareholders on each share held.
Earnings per share = Net profit after tax
Number of equity shares
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KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS OF BIRLA CELLULOSE
Mar '10 Mar '09 Mar '08
Face Value 10.00 10.00 10.00
Dividend Per Share -- -- --
Operating Profit Per Share (Rs) 0.41 0.50 0.53
Net Operating Profit Per Share (Rs) 0.61 0.68 0.68
Liquidity And Solvency Ratios
Current Ratio 151.34 266.84 242.36
Quick Ratio 151.34 266.84 242.36
Earnings Per Share 0.26 0.35 0.35
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CHAPTER-4
LESSONS LEARNT
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Conclusions:
New product development (NPD) should start with an insight based on consumer needs.
Throughout the NPD process, market research is a valuable tool for the company to check
viability and minimize the risk of the product launches. Being an international company, it is
essential that it develops new products using the insights of consumers across markets and
cultures. This ensures the products are relevant to a large number of global consumers and will
deliver the maximum return when launched. This maximizes return on investment for the
company and results in happy, satisfied and loyal wholesalers and consumers.
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1. Have you heard the name of Kara wipes?
94%
6%
YesNo
Interpretation:
According to the survey conducted in wholesale market o Delhi (Karol Bagh and Sadar Bazar), It
is clearly visible that 94% of the wholesalers have heard the name of the Kara wipes due to its
brand and Aditya Birla Product. Whereas 6% of them have not heard the name- the reason being
that they give much preference to other chinese wipes due to their prices being lower.
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2. Do you sell Kara wipes?
76%
24%
YesNo
Interpretation:
76% of the wholesalers in the Delhi wholesale sell Kara wipes it is mainly due to its brand name
and the advertisement started now and 26% of the wholesalers do not sell Kara wipes which is
mainly as they do not sell wipes or are concerned with the prices of Kara which are a bit higher
rates due to advertisementand selling more of chinese wipes.
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3. Which of the following brand do you keep including Kara?
23%
5%
8%
18%
3%
28%
18%
Column1
GoodlookUzaneFresh AirChineseHimalayaOnly KaraDon’t keep Kara
Interpretation:
According to the survey conducted, mostly preferred by wholesalers is keeping only
Kara and among all the competitive brands in the wholesale market the brands mostly
preferred by wholesalers is Good Look, whereas other brands like not keeping Kara at all
and Chinese also include a share of 18% and 17% respectively which is due to their low
prices offered to wholesalers and rest Fresh Air, Uzane and Himalaya having share of
7%, 5% and 3% respectively.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
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Recommendations:
As per the survey and the interviews which I have undertaken, personally I strongly believe that
there are so many factors which are need to be kept into the mind while introducing any new
product with new concept into the market, especially that market which doesn’t have that similar
kind of concept in the market as far earlier. Companies need to look upon the various factors
like:
Current market situations
Various distribution channels,
Needs of the customers,
Wholesaler’s expectations and so many
Following are the some recommendations on the basis of interview and surveys taken:
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Good concept in the Indian market to modernize the people and improve the standard of
living.
In order to beat the Chinese wipes, company should educate the people and wholesalers that
what is good for them and what is bad by organizing campaigns at different places.
Regular contact should be maintained with the retailer directly so that they can give their
feedback to the company regarding to the consumer reaction rather than through the agents.
Some schemes on time basis should be get introduced soon in order to attract the customer
and to tell them about the quality of the product
Give training even to sales executives that with selling they also need to do some marketing
activities such as doing survey and putting posters.
Giving healthy discount when the wholesalers allows to do marketing activity behind their
shop
Motivating sales executives to frequently visit wholesalers, so that they may permanently
sell Kara only.
Rest the visual advertising is going good in the market and having good response as well
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Books:
Marketing Management, Philip Kotler, Kevin Lane Kotler, Published by Prentice Hall,
U.S.A
Advertising and Integrated Brand Promotion, 4th Edition,Thomas C. O’Guin,Chris T.
Allen, Richard J. Semenik, Published by Thomson South-WesternPublishing house.
Consumer Behaviour Analysis (critical perspectives on business and
management) by G.R Foxall, Published by Routeldge Publishers.
Emotion in Advertising & Promotion, Stuart J. Agres
Trochim M.K. William, Research Methods, II edition, Biztantra
Websites:
http://living.oneindia.in/insync/2008/aditya-birla-group-kara-skincare-wipes
http://marketingpractice.blogspot.com/2008/05/kara-skincare-wipes-at-your-best-alway
http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/consumer/2008060410008.htm
http://www.adityabirla.com/careers/home.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aditya_Birla_Group
http://www.grasim.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grasim_Industries
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http://www.adityabirla.com/our_companies/indian_companies/grasim_overview.htm
Other Sources:
Suggestions from industry guide
Suggestions from Sales Executives
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ANNEXURES
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QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Name: _______________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________
Phone No.: __________________________
2. Have you heard the name of Kara wipes?
Yes No
3. Do you sell Kara wipes?
Yes No
4. Which of the following brand do you keep including Kara?
Good Look Uzane Fresh Air Chinese Himalaya
Only Kara Don’t keep Kara
5. Please rank (1-6) them according to the priorities that consumers look in for before
buying the product
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Brand Name Cleaning Effectiveness Value Package size
Easy availability Multitasking
6. Do you think advertisement will increase the sales of Kara?
Yes No
7. How much stock do you order of Kara as compared to other wipes stock?
Small Big Large Don’t keep Kara
Don’t keep Other wipes
8. Do you think more variants in refreshing wipes would help in increasing sales?
Yes No
9. Which pack wipe would you think would be suitable for wholesale market?
Sachet 10 pack 20 Pack 30 pack
10. What do consumers feel about prices of Kara according to you?
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Very Expensive Optimal Price Very Cheap
11 What according to you should be the margin for wholesalers
15%-20% 20%-30% 30%-40% 40%-45%
45%-50%
12 Any more recommendations for Kara wipes
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