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ACHARYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(Af1iliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Bela{)<lVI, Approve cl by AICTE, New Delhi ancJ Accredited by NBA and NAAC)

Date: 25/05/2018

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Mr. Harmandccp Singh Saini bearing USN

1AZ16MBA85 is a bonafide student o f Master of Business Administration

course of the Institute 2016-18 batch, affiliated to Visvesvaraya

Technological University, Belagavi . Project report on "A Study on

Customer Satisfaction Towards Sonalika Tractors, Hoshiarpur" is

prepared by him under the guidance of Prof. Rakcsh Nagaraj in partial

fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of

Business Administration, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi,

Karnataka.

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DECLARATION

I IIARMANDEEP SIN<;II SAINI , herd,y ded ,ire that the internship report t:ntitlcd " J\

STllDY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION TOWARDS SONALIKA TRACTORS''

,.,,ith the reference to INTERNATIONAL TRACTORS LIMITED, HOSIIIARPUR

prepared by me under the guiJance of Prof. RAKESH NAGARA.l. Faculty of MB/\

Department. /\charya Institute of Technology and External guidance by Mr. NA VDEEP

SI NG 1-1 . Assistant Manager in Logistic Department, ITL.

I also declared that thi s internship work is the partial fulfilment of the university regulation

for the award of degree of Master of 13usine ·s Administration by Visvcsaraya Technological

University. Belgaum .

I have undergone a summer project internship for a period of ten we<.:ks. I further dec lare that

this project is based on the original study undertaken by me and has not been suhrnined for

the award or any degree diploma from any other uni versity/ institut ion .

~ PLACE: - BANGALORE SIGNATl lRE

DATE: - O-t/OS/2018 IIARMAI\IHT.P SINCII S.-\li\l

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The1successful1accomplishment1of1any1task1is1incomplete1without1acknowledging1the

contributing1personalities1 who1assisted, 1inspired1and1lead us1to visualize the1things that

turn them1into successful1stories for1our success.

I sincerely express my thanks and gratefulness Dr. S.S. Pillai, 1Principal of1Acharya1Institute

of1Technology, Bangalore, and1Prof. Nijaguna,1Head of1MBA1Department, Acharya Institute

of Technology, Bangalore, for1their support for successful completion of the project. I

acknowledge the keen interest1shown in my internship and constant1encouragement given by

my Internal guide Prof. Rakesh Nagaraj, Faculty1of MBA Department, Acharya1Institute of

Technology, 1Bangalore.

I also express1my gratitude to1my external1guide, Mr. NAVDEEP SINGH, Assistant Manager,

Logistic1Department, International1Tractor1Limited, Hoshiarpur, Punjab1for giving the

opportunity1to undertake1the project1work and1sharing valuable1knowledge during1internship

period. I1am1also very1thankful to the employees of1ITL1who1directly or1indirectly1helped

me during1internship1period.

I1would1also like to1thank1all the1faculty members of1MBA Department, Acharya1Institute of

Technology, Bangalore, for1their critical advice1and guidance without1which this project would

not have been1completed. Last1but not1least I would1whole heartedly thank1my family

members and1friends for their valuable1suggestions and motivation1for completing this project

successfully.

HARMANDEEP SINGH SAINI

1AZ16MBA85

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TABLE OF CONTENT

S. No CONTENT Page No.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Chapter -1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Internship Introduction 1

1.2 Industry profile 2

1.3 Company profile 7

1.4 Promoters 12

1.5 Vision, mission & quality policy 12

1.6 Product/ services profile areas of operation 13

1.7 Area of Operations 14

1.8 Infrastructure facilities 15

1.9 Competitor information 17

1.10 Swot analysis 18

1.11 Future growth and prospects 20

1.12 Financial statement 21

Chapter-2 CONCEPTUAL BACKGROUND AND LITERATURE

REVIEW

2.1 Theoretical background of the study 23

2.2 Literature review 24

Chapter-3 RESEARCH DESIGN

3.1 Statement of the problem 28

3.2 Need for the study 28

3.3 Objectives 28

3.4 Scope of the study 28

3.5 Research Methodology 29

3.6 Hypothesis 32

3.7 Limitations 33

3.8 Chapter scheme 33

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Chapter -4 DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 34-69

Data

Data analysis

Graphical representation

Interpretation of Data

Statistical Test 69

chapter -5 FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND INTERPRETATION

5.1 Findings 70

5.2 Conclusion 71

5.3 Suggestions 72

Bibliography 73

Annexure 75

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LIST OF TABLES

TABLE

NO.

PARTICULAR PAGE

NO.

4.1 Table1showing qualification of respondents. 35

4.2 Table1showing occupation of respondents. 36

4.3 Table1showing whether it’s first tractors of respondents or not. 37

4.4 Table1showing which tractor they are using. 38

4.5 Table1showing purpose of purchasing tractor. 39

4.6 Table1showing annual Income of respondents 40

4.7 Table1showing price range do respondents prefer 41

4.8 Table1showing horsepower preference by customers 42

4.9 Table1showing if sonlika tractor is superior or not. 43

4.10 Table1showing satisfaction level based on Pricing. 44

4.11 Table1showing whether Sonalika has good brand image 45

4.12 Table1showing awareness of Sonalika dealers in market 46

4.13 Table1showing customers awareness towards dealers 47

4.14 Table1showing behaviour and response of firm's staff 48

4.15 Table1showing satisfaction based on service provided by dealers 49

4.16 Table1showing mode of purchase 50

4.17 Table1showing sources of credit purchase of tractors 51

4.18 Table1showing satisfaction towards financial institutes 52

4.19 Table1showing brand aware among customers 53

4.20 Table1showing brand prefer among customers 54

4.21 Table1showing differentiation factors of Sonalika tractors 55

4.22 Table1showing promotional methods 56

4.23 Table1showing influencing factor before purchase of tractor 57

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Table1showing major consideration during purchase of Sonalika

tractors

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4.25 Table1showing availability of after sale service in market 59

4.26 Table1showing rating on after sale service 60

4.27 Table1showing does Sonalika dealers provide proper assistance

during breakdown

61

4.28 Table1showing company’s response on customer's complaints 62

4.29 Table1showing availability of spare parts in your market 63

4.30 Table1showing which tractor would respondent buy other than

Sonalika

64

4.31 Table1showing rating on1resale1value1of1Sonalika tractors 65

4.32 Table1showing rating on performance of1Sonalika tractors 66

4.33 Table1showing rating on feature1of Sonalika tractors 67

4.34 Table1showing improvement1for upcoming models 68

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LIST OF FIGURES AND CHARTS

GRAPH

NO.

PARTICULAR PAGE

NO.

4.1 Graph1showing qualification of respondents. 35

4.2 Graph1showing occupation of respondents. 36

4.3 Graph1showing whether it’s first tractors of respondents or not. 37

4.4 Graph1showing which tractor they are using. 38

4.5 Graph1showing purpose of purchasing tractor. 39

4.6 Graph1showing annual Income of respondents 40

4.7 Graph1showing price range do respondents prefer 41

4.8 Graph1showing horsepower preference by customers 42

4.9 Graph1showing if sonlika tractor is superior or not. 43

4.10 Graph1showing satisfaction level based on Pricing. 44

4.11 Graph1showing whether Sonalika has good brand image 45

4.12 Graph1showing awareness of Sonalika dealers in market 46

4.13 Graph1showing customers awareness towards dealers 47

4.14 Graph1showing behaviour and response of firm's staff 48

4.15 Graph1showing satisfaction based on service provided by dealers 49

4.16 Graph1showing mode of purchase 50

4.17 Graph1showing sources of credit purchase of tractors 51

4.18 Graph1showing satisfaction towards financial institutes 52

4.19 Graph1showing brand aware among customers 53

4.20 Graph1showing brand prefer among customers 54

4.21 Graph1showing differentiation factors of Sonalika tractors 55

4.22 Graph1showing promotional methods 56

4.23 Graph1showing influencing factor before purchase of tractor 57

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4.24 Graph1showing major consideration during purchase of Sonalika

tractors

58

4.25 Graph1showing availability of after sale service in market 59

4.26 Graph1showing rating on after sale service 60

4.27

Graph1showing does Sonalika dealers provide proper assistance

during breakdown

61

4.28 Graph1showing company’s response on customer's complaints 62

4.29 Graph1showing availability of spare parts in your market 63

4.30 Graph1showing which tractor would respondent buy other than

Sonalika

64

4.31 Graph1showing rating on resale value of Sonalika tractors 65

4.32 Graph1showing rating on performance of Sonalika tractors 66

4.33 Graph1showing rating on feature of Sonalika tractors 67

4.34 Graph1showing improvement for upcoming models 68

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CHAPTER-1

INTRODUCTION

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1.1 Internship Introduction

This internship program is1to grant the students1with real time working1experience and to

prepare1them to participate1in the field1work1opportunity, to explore1and to link between

academic1preparation and field1work for the1students, and to help1participants in the

development1and1implementation of the major1research project, which1will serve to1culminate

in the practical1experience.

Individual training is customized to the requirements and1benefit of1each student1in the

program. As1component of1the training experience, students1should play1an active1role in

finding1suitable training1for them. Internship1provides a different1opportunity for1students

during training1programs to expand1familiarity in choosing1their field, to discover out what

they have in1importance in a strict1line of1business, and1to1develop professional1network

links, develop the1Personal skills or1get some credit1points. Internship at1International Tractor

Private1Limited is focused on1analyzing and1understanding the1stage of consumer1knowledge

in relation to company products and the1study1focuses on industry

analysisand1the1requirements of the organization and1understanding the current market

situation and anticipate1the customer to1raise the intensity of1awareness of the company to

enhance sales and get1the utmost1advantage.

The current1business circumstances are1characterized by a large1amount of competition.

Customers1in the current1days are willing to change1brandseek for the best1value services. To

attract and retain1the organization's1customers needed1to focus on providing what the needs and

values of customers. Any1business does not specify1the customer1because the consumer is the

king. The1goal of1each entity is to1increase consumer1awareness and consumer1fulfillment to

the1optimum as it is necessary1for long-term growth1to be profitable.

Each organization strives to reach the1highest level of1customer1knowledge. You1cannot

predict customer1behavior. This dynamic1client needs the reason for the emergence of a

separate study area1recently. The learning was1concededfor the "customer1awareness".

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I.2 Industry1&1Company1Profile

Industry1profile

India is anone of agricultural based1country. There are 58% of Indian total1population is

depend1on agriculture as1their major means of1livelihood. It is an1major source of income.

Today, India1ranked 2nd1worldwide in1agricultural output1after1China. Agriculture1accounts

approximately 12% of India’s1GDP. About142% of the1geographical land is used

for1agriculture in our country.

Tractors are1personalized for different1function in different1areas of India both for agriculture

and non-agriculture1activities. India is one of the1largest manufacturers1of tractor1all over the

world1with 50% of world’s1output in 2016. In India1tractor industry plays a1crucial role.

Advancement1in tractor industry helps in1leading to green revolution. In1India tractor

manufacturing1business1has always1been a measurementfor1the state of rural1market in India.

Farmers has1been eased by the various1application of tractor for the1advanced agricultural

activities which1sweep India1during last 20 years.

Tractors are1the one of integral1part of farming which1play a significant1role in agriculture

productivity1and cost1cutting. The two major1contributions in the farming1sector are higher

productivity and higher1efficiency. Tractors are investment1intensive; labor display1used as

mode of1transport, electrical1generation, construction and haulage1operations. It’s a versatile

piece of1machinery having1a magnitude of1uses, used in agriculture1both for land renovation

and for hauling1various crop1cultivation and working for1carrying out

various1operation1related with raising1crops by attaching appropriate1instruments and to make

available1essential1energy1for performing a range of1crop production1operations implicated, in

the production of1agricultural crops.

Tractor industry1in India involves 13 national1players and1few1regional players. This industry

is extremely1dominated by1M&M Group with1their1tractors with1two different1brand names

Swaraj and1Mahindra, market1share of1M&M group is 42%, which is1follow by TAFE with

market hold1of 25% of the1marketplace. Outstanding1market share1is engaged by the other

players which include1Escort1 (11%), L&T-John1Deere (6%), New1Holland (5%) and

International Tractor1Ltd. (11%).

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Most of tractors of1various different brands1sold in 34-50 HP1range. The long1term prospect of

Indian tractors1industry is1extremely dependent1on the Government1policy for1the

farming1segment. ever since1the establishment of1tractor industries in1India the 1of the tractor

salearedone on1credit even as over the1last few years’1financial institution,1facing increase in

NPA has some1tightening on1credit norms. In 2009-10 there1has been quick1raise in cash buy

of tractors in the1marketplace1which1reflect the rise1in throw1away income in the 1rural

market. Most of1the tractor1finance is done by the1banks which come1under the priority1sector

lending.

Prospect of1domestic tractor1business is highly1connected with the1monsoon, which is1an key

feature in1determining the agricultural1production. Properly1irrigated lands similar1to Punjab &

Haryana have higher tractor density (100/1000 :tractors/hectares). Whereas1states

like1Himachal,1Rajasthan, Gujarati, Tamil1Nadu,1MP,1have1lower level of tractor penetration.

On over all1basis India’s1tractor saturation1remains low at1around 13/1000 tractors/hectares.

Beside1agriculture tractors are1being use in various1activities1like drawing

water,harvesting,1irrigation, land1renovation1etc. Thus tractor1market is1expected to grow in

future1and remains one of the1largest tractor1marketplaces in the world.

HISTORY

1945-19601 (Introduction1Phase)

In Indian1tractor1industry was developed1in the year1of 1945-1960.Tractors1and1bulldozers

were imported for1reformation1of land for1the1purpose of1farming and1planting in1mid 1940s.

Central and state or1anizations were1set up in 1947 for the1development, to endorse1the supply

of tractors for1agricultural use. The1demand forthe1tractors was1completely met by1other

countries1through importing in1years of 1960s. There1were around18,500 tractors1which

werein use during 1951, which increased1to 20,000 in1year 1955 and 37000 in 1960.

1961-1970 (Second1Phase)

Five manufacturers (Eicher, Gujarat tractors, Tafe,1Escorts,1Mahindra&Mahindra) begin

manufacturing of1tractors1in 1961. All five1manufacturers1produced a1sum of 880 units yearly.

By 1965 the1production has1improved1to 5000 units1each year. By 1970 annual1manufacturing

of tractors1exceed 20,000 units with over 1, 46,000 units in1use in country.

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1971-1980 (Maturity1Years)

Six new players were1established during1this period1although 3 companies1didn’t survive

(Kirloskar1Tractor, Harsha1Tractors and1Pittie Tractors). Public1sector Company1in 1972

HMT began1manufacturing Agricultural1Tractors1under brand1name “HMT” with technology

acquired1from “Zetor” of1the Czech1Republic. Escorts1Ltd. began local1manufacturing of Ford

Tractors in 1971 after joint1collaboration with1Ford and total number1of1tractors raise to 33,000

in 1975-76.

1981-1990

At the1beginning of1this period1five1new tractor manufacturer1where introduced1to the market,

such as Auto1Tractor,1Haryana Tractors,1United Auto Tractor,1Asian Tractors,1VST Tillers.

All these1companies1began1production of tractors1but only one survived1in the highly

competitive market place.1By 1985 an annual1production of tractors crossed175,000 units and

reached 140,000 in 1990. The total number of tractors in use was around 1.2 million. India was

importer of1tractors in1mid 1970s became1an exporter1in 1980s mainly to1the countries in

Africa.

1991-1997 (Present Scenario)

In 1992 after the introduction of1LPG1(Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization) it

became necessary1to obtain industrial1license for tractor manufacturers1in India. Till 1997 an

annual1production of tractors exceeded 255,000 units. India now1emerged as one of the world

leader in1production of wheeled1tractors.

1997-1999

In these two1years five new1manufactures1were introduced1in 1998 Bajaj1Tempo, later

renamed 1Force1Motors, began1production of 1tractors1in Pune. In the1month of1April1of

same financial year1New Holland1Tractors (India)1Ltd. launched1production of higher1range of

70 hp tractors1with1matching1equipment’s1by investing US $75 million1in a1state of the1art

plant at Greater1Noida in Uttar1Pradesh with an1initial capacity1of 35000 units1per1year. Also

during this time Larsen1and Toubro1established a joint1venture with John1Deere tractor for the

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manufacturing of 35-65 hp at a plant in Pune and Greeves Ltd. Began1producing tractors1under

similar1arrangements1with1Deutz-Fahr1of Italy.

1999-Present

Sale of tractors slow down1and slightly decline in1traditional markets of1northern1India due to

market saturation. Sales1of tractors1fall down by 200,0001till 2002. Tractor industry1face

toward1eastern1and 1southern parts of India to reverse the decline and to begin the exploring for

the potential in1international market.

In 2013, 1India1accounting1for 29% of world’s1output with the1production1of 619000 units of

tractors.1India currently1has 16 domestic1and 4 multinational corporations1manufacturing

tractors. 1In 20141Zetor came back in1India and linked1with local tractor1manufacturing

company to1manufacture 40to75hp1tractors with brand name “Zetor” to1other counties.

Domestic1Tractor1market share

Export: India1 has1been1exporting1tractors to1a many1countries, but1mainly to1Sri Lanka,

1Nepal & U.S.A. Alone Sonalika is1exporting1wide1range (20-120 HP) of1tractors to1around

80 countries. Study1reveal that1export from1India were down1in the year12014-15 and

continued in 2015-16.

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India’s1tractor tribe1has a new1top exporter - Sonalika1ITL. In1July12016 Sonalika1becomethe

top Indian tractor exporter after shipping 1500 units1ahead1of1TAFE and1domesticmarketplace

leader1Mahindra. Sonalika shipped14075 unit1in 2016 April-July, 1and manage the 3rd slot in

cumulative1position.

According to1TMA data in July 2016, Sonalika1ITL exported 1535 units, TAFE1exported 1260

units, John1Deere 1170 units, Mahindra 1110 tractors, New1Holland 725 tractors1and Escorts

85 tractors.

Current1manufacturer of tractor1in India:

1. ACE1Tractor

2. Agri-king1Tractors and equipment

Pvt. Ltd.

3. Angad1Tractor

4. Balwan1Tractor, Force motor Ltd.

5. Captians1Tractor Pvt. Ltd.

6. Eicher1Tractor

7. Escorts1Tractor

8. Farmer1Tractor

9. HMT1Tractor

10. Indo1Farm

11. John1Deere

12. Mahindra1Gujarat Tractor1Ltd.

13. Mahindra1Tractors

14. Mars1Groups

15. New1Holland1Agriculture

16. Preet1Tractor

17. SAME1Deutz-Fahr (India)Pvt. Ltd.

18. Sonalika1International Tractor Ltd.

19. Standard1

20. Swaraj1Tractors

21. TAFE1 (Tractors1and1Farm

Equipment1Ltd.)

22. VST Tillers1(1965 in Bangalore,

with Mitsubishi1Agricultural

Machinery, 18hp)

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1.3 Company Profile

Sonalik1 had the modest beginning as farm equipment1manufacturer, farming1sonalika agro-

industry. Sonalika1group was1established1in 1969, initiated by Lachhman1Das1Mittal, took

around 7 years to1start its success story1with the foundation of1fabrication and wheat harvesting

machinery1unit. Thus, with time Mittal’s took1initiate in 1976 due to unshaken1purpose of its

promoter1and 1000s of employees1who worked1continues throughout.

The success in1initial phase1boosted the moral1of Mittal’s and1its promoters1resulting to setting

up of new manufacturing1plant named as International1Tractors1Limited. They1stepped into

1manufacturing business in 1995and sold its 1st homemade tractor by brand named

“International Tractors1Limited in 1996 having1manufacturing plant1stated in Hoshiarpur,

Punjab which1spread in area1approximately 65acers.

Today Sonalika1group provide complete1agriculture solution1having HQ in Hoshiarpur, Punjab

and expanded it footprints globally in 90 countries. In 2002 Sonalika1collaborated with1Renault

agriculture1of France1and Class1tractors of1Germany, it’s recent tie1up with1Yanmar of Japan

to bring1the updated1technology to India.

Sonalika group is1consists of 3 companies:

1. SONALIKA1AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIES

2. INTERNATIONAL1TRACTORS LIMITED

3. INTERNATIONAL1CARS AND MOTORS LIMITED

Company Background

Sonalika Pvt. Ltd is1an unlisted1private company1incorporated1on 08 August, 1984. The

registered1office of the1company is at 6B1INDUSTRIAL AREA1JALANDHAR ROAD,

HOSHIARPUR,, PUNJAB.

The total1paid-up capital1is INR 1.02 lac. The company1has not reported1secured1loans.

The last1reported1AGM of the company, was1held on 29 September, 2017. Also its1last balance

sheet was1prepared for the time1ending on 31 March, 2017.

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The company1has two director’s/key1management personnel.

Sonalika made its1commencement1in year 1969 and manufactured1some load carrying

implement for agriculture needs like high quality wheat-thresher when India launched “The

Green Revolution” in order1to become self-contained in food grain production. After Sonalika

Agro Industry Corporation achieved great success in this venture to customer requested for

manufacturing of1tractors.

Going with the1ultimate response of farmers Sonalika stepped1into tractor manufacturing

business in 1995. In 1996 under the name of International Tractors Limited (ITL) they launched

its first tractor operation1starting its manufacturing plant in village Chak1Gurjran, Hoshiarpur,

Punjab in the field of 65 acres.

In year 2000 Sonalika ITL1started the joint venture with1Renault Agriculture1of France and

Class1Tractors of1Germany1and bought1the upgraded1technology 1India and started1in house

manufacturing1of1tractor1engines with1horsepower1range of 36 hp1to 60 hp in 2001

With this1Sonalika1ITL became 4th1largest manufacture1of tractor1of India in 2005 after tieing

up with, Yanmar1of1Japan1Sonalika1launched its first compact1tractor named “Baagban” with

minimum 20hp which help farmers to work in more efficient and resourceful manner.

Along with the1production1of1new range of1worldtrac tractors1Sonalika introduced1new diesel

saver units, new1products like1generator sets1and started1manufacturing of cranes and1also

launch extensive1range of Garden-Trac.

Later on it1started 1manufacturing1of Heavy1Duty mileage1tractors series1and increased its

global1presence to 801countries1and become1number one tractor1manufacturing plant1with

3lac production1capacity.

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Nature of Business:

Sonalika perform wide1variety of1business which1majorly consist of three parts:

1) SONALIKA AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIES:

• Rotator

• Combines

• Thresher

• Hydraulic filter

• Straw Reaper

• Maize Sheller

• Tractor spares

• Potato planter

• Motor Grader

• Front loader

2) INTERNATIONAL1TRACTORS1LIMITED

Sonalika manufacture1extensive range1of tractors that1is 20hp – 120hp

• GT series (<30 hp)

• GT20

• GT22

• GT26

• BAAGBAN

• BAAGBAN

SUPER

• DI SERIES (31 HP

-34 HP)

• DI 732 HDM

• DI 734

• DI AND RX

SERIES (35 HP –

45 HP)

• DI 35

• DI 42 RX

• DI 740 III

• RX SERIES

(46HP-55HP)

• RX 50

• DI 745 III

• DI 60 MM SUPER

• DI 47

• RX AND DI

SERIES (>56 HP)

• DI 60

• WT60

• WT75

• WT90

3) INTERNATIONAL1CARS AND1MOTORS LIMITED (do not exist in market now)

It produces two types1of vehicles multi1utility and1sports utility1vehicles, some examples:

• EXTREEM CD

• EXTREEM SD

• EXTREEM VD

• EXTREEM AMBULANCE

• RHINO RX

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LOGO RATIONALE

Here in this RED color symbol stands meant for the strength, power, determination and desire of

the1company.

Color YELLOW around the Sonalika determine the warming effect, arousing cheerfulness,

stimulate mental activities and generate the same.

GREEN color leaf in the logo symbolizes the1growth,1harmony, freshness1and fertility.

Underlining of black color1under the1logo associate with1the power, elegance and formality.

Color ORANGE1around the whole logo represents1the enthusiasm,1fascination,

happiness,creativity,1encouragement and1stimulation. All this variation of1personality

represents the Sonalika1company as a valuable1asset to the whole industry.

OBJECTIVES OF COMPANY

a) The main goal1of ITL1is to fetch high end technology,1high quality1and cost effective

advantages to its customers. With collective hard work of its various departments and fully

computerized manufacturing facilities, ITL ensure nonstop supply of world class highly

competitive tractors.

Apart1from the general1objective, every departmenthas their own objectives, which are in tune

with the main1objective of the company. In that1sense the main aim1of R&D department is to

have the finest1in product development1with maximum1utilization of the human1resources

available.

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5S formulas

These 5s stand for1the first five1letters of the1Japanese words1which means:

1S: SEIRI

Sorting, out, clearing,1segregation,1proper selection1and remove1the Waste,

2S: SEITON

Systematic1arrangement, Proper1allocation, proper1place for1everything and1everything in its

place.

3S: SEISO

Cleaningkeep1all the1work place1area& equipment neat and1clean.

4S: SEIKETSU

Standardizing,1surroundings,1cleanliness,1Light, noise,1punctuality (Order and save time)

5S: SHITSUKE

Maintain discipline1and standards1to preserve1above 4s, respect1the rules. The 5s also1helps to

develop and1sustain a good1managerialbehavior. This1program started1in ITL from December

2000. The1ultimate goal of1maintenance through 5s is1to reduce the cost1of product by

increasing1productivity and1contributing to total1quality.

5SSeiton Seiso

Seiketsu

Shitsuke

Seiri

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1.3.1Promoters

• Chairperson: Mr L.D. Mittal

• Vice Chairperson: Mr A.S. Mittal

• Managing Director: Mr Deepak Mittal

1.3.2Vision, Mission, Quality policy.

Vision

ITL’s vision is to1grow1to be1the world’s leading1tractor manufacturing1and farm

mechanization1Company.

To be1the best in1customer satisfaction1by being1customer focused1and aligning systems1and

processes1that develop and1delivers high1quality, innovative1products1at competitive1price.

Mission

a) To achieve1international1standard of1excellence in all1aspect of agriculture1and diversified

business1with focus1on customer1delight

b) To maximize1creation of1wealthy value and1satisfaction for1the shareholders.

c) To attain1leadership in1developing, adopting1and assimilating1state of the 1art technology for

competitive1advantage.

d) To provide1technology1and services through1sustained research1and development.

e) To faster a1culture of1participation and1innovation for1employee’s growth and1conditions.

f) To cultivate high standards of business ethics and total quality management for a strong

corporate1identity and brand1quality.

Core Values

Sonalika1ITL is committed to1its core values to serve1its patrons with1passion and1deliver

quality, the1company strives to1build a relationship1based on trust and1promotes team1work

and1innovation1amongst its1employees.

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Quality

• ISO-9001

ITL has got ISO-9001 quality system certified by International1Certificate1Limited. It is for use

when conformance to particular1necessities is to be1guaranteedby1supplier during numerous

stages1which may1include design,1development, production,1installation &1servicing.

Sonalik1 has collaborate1with French1Renaults for1technical support and1marketing. With the

help of this partnership Sonalikadeveloped its own1DI-740 Tractor1engine which help it to

reduc1 its overall1expenditure.

• ISO 14001:2004

1.3.3Products of Sonalika ITL*(HP - horsepower)

Sonalika ITL present wide1range of products starts1with 20 hp to 120 hp which1satisfy every

customer by fulfilling their needs1Sonalika manufacture tractors for every type of farm.Compact

tractors for1gardens, tractors for land1cultivation, heavy duty1tractors for heavy work

and1pulling, Sonalika also introduced AC1cabin tractors for its1customers.

• GT 20

• GT 22

• GT 26

• Baagban

• Baagban

SUPER

• DI 732

HDM

• DI 734

• DI 35

• DI 42

• DI42 RX

• DI740 III

• RX 50

• DI745 III

• DI60MM

SUPER

• DI 47

• DI 60

• WT60

• WT75

• WT90

PRODUCTS OF SONALIKA

<30 HP 31-34 HP 35-45 HP 46-55 HP > 56 HP

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1.3.4 Area1of1Operation

Global Partners

Sonalika goods have formed a niche market for themselves not only in India but as well have

clients1in1more1than190 countries, many foreign markets including France, Africa, Bangladesh,

Sri Lanka,1Sengal, Mali, South Africa, Canada, Syria and some of the South Asia countries.

Some1of1the1international clients1are as follow:

• MG Rover,

• Power Train,

• Renault1Agriculture of France

• Class Tractors of Germany and

• Yanmar1of Japan

Sonalika group turnover

The total1turnover1of1group1is1around110,000crore. Current growth1rate of1Sonalikais around

19.2% which makes1it one1of1the1fastest growing1company in1an Indian corporate.

Sonalika1is a one1of the few1companies1which are1debt free companies in India.

Ownership Pattern

Detail of top management at Sonalika.

• Chairperson: Mr L.D. Mittal

• Vice Chairperson: Mr A.S. Mittal

• Managing Director: Mr Deepak Mittal

• Finance Head: Mr Rajnesh Jain

• Production Head: Mr Ashok Kapoor

• Marketing Head: Mr L.R. Yadav

• R&D Head: Mr Ashwani Malik

AREA OF OPERATION

Global PartnersNational/Regio

nal PartnersOwnership

Pattern

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The company has two directors. The directors are Deepak Mittal and Sushant1Sagar Mittal. The

currently serving1director on board is Deepak1Mittal who was1appointed on 8th Aug., 1984. He

hasbeen on1the1board1in the company for1more than 33 years.

Deepak Mittalhas1the1largest number of1directorships with a1chair at a total1of 21

differentcompanies. In total, the company is associated to 33 other1company through its

directors.

The most1recently appointed1director is Sushan1Sagar Mittal, on 30 March, 2015.

1.3.5Infrastructure Facilities

Like every other big organization’s Sonalika1ITL is an integrated tractor production unit,

provide all the required facilities to carry1out overall goal of organization. Infrastructure is a

layout of an organization which facilitates the proper flow of resources1within an1organization

and even outside the organization with vendors and distributers. For optimum utilization1of all

the1inputs or resources is1essential to carry out1some desired output. Infrastructure facilities of

Sonalika ITL areone1of1the most significant1and1prior needs which include following under

one roof:

• Research & Development centre

• Production

• Assembly

• Manufacturing

• Supplier development

• Finance

• Marketing

• Human resource

• Assembly

• Sales department

• Safety measures (Ambulance, Fire

Brigade, etc)

• Canteen

Research & Development

R&D centre in a company plays very integral function in the products life cycle.R&D work very

deep and closely with various different departments in an organization. R&D works with

production and sales department, it monitor day to day function and demand of both domestic

and international market. Thus, this department is committed toward the expansion of new

products, design, upgrading, quality check and innovation in their products.

Research &Development1Centre is further divided into following three main parts:

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• R&D (Design) • R&D (Protoshop) • R&D (Testing)

R&D (Design): This division deals with designing and modification of the1machinery, which

will1be subjected1to testing. The designed machineryare developed1and forwarded to Protoshop

for fitment of components on tractor.

R&D (Protoshop): This division deals1with the1fitment of the components, whichare designed

by R&D (Design). Tractors with new fitted components are given to testingdepartment for

testing purpose.

R&D (Testing): This department deals1with1the testing of the newly developed1components,

imitation of field failures in the test labs and in the field.1This division has huge circle of

different activities, which lead to1customer satisfaction1by providing them1 best1product

quality.

Following category of testing1is done in1these two departments: -

1.) Static component testing

2.) Dynamic component testing

Assembly

ITL is known for1the production1of high quality world class tractors with large1assortment of

products demanded overseas in around 90 countries, company has such huge demand1due to its

finest assembly unit located in Punjab. Sonalika ITL unit has been equipped as per modern

standard manufacturing technology resulting in minimizing the product finishing cycle.

Because operational assembly of this unit schedule is so well timed that1one single production

unit Sonalika ITL became largest producer of tractors with its manufacturing capacity of 400

tractors1per day.

Training Centre

Training activities for staff are very essential for both businesses1in addition to their personal

career. Training helps to improve specific skills of your employees required to business. Also it

willkeep1employees up1to1date with1admin, management1and technical skills. Employees

always have1some1weakness in1their place of work and personal skills. Thus, Training centre

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interacts with all the1departments of an organization1and allow each employees1to strengthen

their skills they require to improve. Sonalika1has a1training and1development1unit “State-of-

Art” in Hoshiarpur where1company officer, dealers and1their end customers are trainedas per

their requirement.

Manufacturing

Sonalika ITL has manufacturing capacity of around 400 tractors per day, which is only possible

due1to1its integrated1facilities1consist of 1marketing, 1finance, 1supply, 1production ,1quality

and human1resources under1single roof and work intimately with various functions like

planning, forecasting, quality, maintenance, supplier demand, R&D etc. to meet demands of

customers.

Work Culture

The ITL seek to1build a1culture where each employee, vendor, and dealer should feels himself

equally accountable and important1part1of the enterprises. The work1traditions at ITL is1open&

participative. Learning is positive in the company.

1.4COMPETITORS

Tractor manufacturers Location Brand Power range

Escorts Agri Machinery Group Faridabad Farmtrac 30-60hp

Powertrac 34-55hp

Escort 27-35hp

Force Motors Ltd. Pune Balwan 25-55hp

John1Deere1Equipment Pvt. Ltd. Pune John Deere 35-75hp

Mahindra Farm Equipment Nagpur Sarpanch 32-52hp

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Vadodara Arjun Ultra-1 42-59hp

New1Holland Fiat1India Pvt. Ltd. Greater Noida New Holland 35-75hp

Same1Deutz-Fahr1India Ltd. Ranipet Deutz-Fahr (new) 50-70hp

Tractors1and Farm1Equipment Chennai TAFE 30-60hp

Massey Ferguson 35-50hp

Eicher 24-60hp

1.5SWOT ANALYSIS

Strength:

Cost Advantages: Lower prices cause higher profits for Sonalika tractor, occasional price leader

will undercut rivals on value.

Supply Chain: A durable offer chain helps Sonalika tractor acquire the right resources

from1supplier’s delivery the correct product to customers in associate passing timely manner

Brand Name: A durable complete may1be a significant strength of Sonalika. This offers

Sonalika tractor the flexibility to charge1higher costs for product as a1Results of1shoppers place

additional worth at intervals the whole

Pricing Power: Generally, rebel against value will increase by change to competitive product,

however if an organization has valuation power, customers can continue exploitation Sonalika

tractor’s product1and1services. Sonalika has the flexibility to charge customers higher costs.

Weaknesses:

Work Inefficiencies: Inefficient work surroundings1means Sonalika tractor’s product1and

services1don't seem to be obtaining used properly.

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Weak Management: Weak management will lead business toward risks and reduces profits of

company,

Lack of Scale: In absence of scale suggests that Sonalika tractor’s value per1unit of production

is awfully high. Increasing volume, whereas maintain quality, would facilitate cut back those

costs. "Lack of Scale” can have a protracted harmful impact on this unit that subtract from the

entity's worth.

Opportunities:

International Expansion: International markets offer Sonalika tractor new opportunities to

develop the business and increase sales.

Emerging Markets: Rising markets unit quick rising1area of the planet that alter Sonalika

tractor to quickly expand.

New Technology: New updated technology helps Sonalika tractor to meet up their customer’s

requirements with new and superior product1and services1with added features in tractors.

Technology conjointly build competitive barrier against rival and keep Sonalika ahead of

competitors.

New Products: New and large1assortment of Sonalika products will facilitate Sonalika tractor to

expand and develop their business globally and choice their shopper base.

New Markets: New target markets enable Sonalika tractor to grow and develop their business

geographically and diversify portfolio of thei1 product and1services.

Threats:

Mature Markets: Mature markets unit competitive. so as for Sonalika tractor to1grow in

passing mature market, it's to1extend market share, that is sturdy and valuable

Intl Competition: International competitor’s unit varied and exhausting to combat, as a results

of theirheading for several competitive edges that offer them a bonus over Sonalika tractor

Substitute Products: the supply of substitute product hurts Sonalika tractor’s ability to elevate

costs, as aoutcome of shoppers will simply switch to a special product or service. This qualitative

issue could find yourself throughout an1increase in prices.

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Intense Competition: Intense competition will lower Sonalika tractor’s profits, as aoutcome of

competitors will stimulate shoppers away with superior products. Intense Competition might be a

straightforward qualitative issue to beat this issue

Bad Economy: Poor economy will hurt Sonalika tractor’s business by decreasing the quantity of

promisingconsumers in market.

Government Regulations: Timely changes in government policies will negatively have an

impression on Sonalika tractors.

1.6FUTURE GROWTH & PROSPECTS

• International Tractor Limited. has to1focus on the expansion of their business1in such1a

manner that they can built their1brand name which contains a value. They

expanded1their business overseas in around 90 countries and also in and few other states

in India so that their brand value will increase and lead to the profit. They have to1focus

more on buyer satisfaction through quick and standard service.

• Expansion of both product line and proper service network with standard service is the

future growth prospects for the ITL.

• Through tie-up1with1Yanmar, ITL is targeting five additional1markets in 2018-2019.

• Sonalika ITL., the 3rdbiggest1tractor manufacturing1company in India1aims to twice its

profits by 2020.

• Sonalika has plans to set1up new manufacturing unit of tractors1which is probable to

come up in Karnataka, India.

• Sonalika seek 15-20% growth from overseas shipment.

• In international market Sonalika strategy to its major1expansion in Africa.

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1.7Financial Statement: Balance sheet (Rscrore)

Sources1of funds Mar ' 08 Mar ' 07 Mar ' 06 Mar ' 05 Mar ' 04

Owner's fund

Equity share capital 60.76 60.76 60.76 60.76 60.76

Share application money - - - - -

Preference share capital - - - - -

Reserves & surplus 604.08 586.24 508.26 451.66 426.94

Secured loans - - - 27.18 50.04

Unsecured loans 4.05 10.74 12.98 12.20 9.90

Total 668.88 657.74 582.00 551.80 547.63

Gross block 304.24 295.26 288.57 286.69 285.20

Less : revaluation reserve - - - - -

Less : accumulated depreciation 216.31 201.73 188.06 174.01 158.31

Net block 87.93 93.53 100.51 112.68 126.90

Capital work-in-progress 2.63 0.59 0.74 0.61 0.60

Investments 154.48 4.43 9.23 10.85 10.22

Current assets, loans & advances 631.10 727.22 669.13 677.35 636.56

Less : current1liabilities & provisions 207.27 168.03 197.61 249.69 226.64

Total net current1assets 423.84 559.19 471.52 427.66 409.92

Miscellaneous expenses1not written - - - - -

Total 668.88 657.74 582.00 551.80 547.63

Book value1of unquoted1investments 149.98 4.43 4.78 4.78 4.78

Market1value of quoted1investments 151.23 - 116.02 158.00 112.35

Contingent liabilities 21.28 13.42 13.14 8.92 6.72

Number of equity1shares outstanding (Lac) 607.56 607.56 607.56 607.56 607.56

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CHAPTER 2

(CONCEPTUAL BACKGROUND AND

LITERATURE REVIEW)

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2.1 Theoretical Background

Organization is said1to be successful organization only when the consumers1are aware of

products and1services of the1company. Consumer understanding is a widely used company’s

marketing plan. The customer1awareness is a process in which1entrepreneur does the various

activities in1order to gain the customers attention.

Through the employer can1exert a pull on more number of customers which helps the company

to recognize the market and to get the desired outcome for their products.

Customer awareness programme has some certain objectives mentioned below:

• To build a good brand image of company and its products in the mind of the customers.

• To compete and to carry on in the extremely competitive marketplace with the stable brand

image.

• Through the effective customer awareness program, organization can reach1the1targeted

population and attract the customers in an effective manner.

• This program will help the customers to1know about various products offered1by the

organization.

• It will help to give clear picture about the benefits of various products1and1services to

customers.

• It helps in increasing customer confidence about the products and services of the company.

What is necessity of building awareness amongst the customers of company?

In the today’s scenario customer awareness has become necessary for every company as of the

saturated1and1highly competitive market, customer1awareness1program is very important to

bring awareness about the company’s products1in the mind1of1consumers. This awareness

program helps in building better customer knowledge about the products.

Awareness plan must designed by the1corporation1in such a way that it can reach maximum

number of target potential1customers. Such1awareness program1alsohelpscompany to1raise the

demand of their1products1in the market.

It also opens various1opportunities to expand1and target new market1place and capture more

geographically.

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Company should1raise its USP1(unique selling price) while planning1for awareness programme

to attract more and more1new customers.

2.2 Literature Review

1. Oliver1(1999) defined, "Satisfaction as1pleasurable fulfillment. Satisfaction1is the

customer’s sense that1consumption provides1outcomes against a1standard of pleasure

versus displeasure.

2. Pakola1et al. (2003)1surveyed 397 Finnish1customer-purchasing motives1on one hand

and factors1affecting operator choice1on the other and the resul1 indicates1that

audibility; price1and other1related factors1are regarded1as the most- important1in the

choice of1the mobile1phone service1provider.

3. Kotler (2006)1also noted1that1satisfaction is a1function of1perceived1performance and

expectations1that identifies1feelings of a1person resulting1from comparing1a products

perceived1performance in1relation1to1his/her1expectations.

4. Anderson et1al.(1997) The1centrality1of1the concept1is reflected1by1its inclusion1in

the marketing1concept that1high customer1satisfaction ratings1are widely1believed1to

be1the best indicator of a company’s future profit.

5. Anderson1et al., (1994) satisfied customers are more willing to pay for the benefits they

receive1and are more likely1to be tolerant1of increases in price. This1implies high

margins and customer1loyalty. Otherwise, it will lead to1customer turn1over, high

replacement costs and high1customer acquisition costs.

6. Prahlad1and Ramaswamy1(2000) have rightly states that consumers/customers are

changing1the dynamics of the1marketplace. The market1has become a1forum in which

customers play an active role1in creating and competing1for value. Customers are

becoming a1new source of competence for the corporation.

7. Krishna1and Shylajan1(2007)1stated that brand1awareness and brand1visibility1plays

an important1role along with1product features. It is1concluded that for1most of the

products,1brand awareness1is a significant1determinant for buying1behavior.

8. Kennedy1&1Schneider (2000) states,that in the1changing economy1 knowledge is as

important as1product / Service which is1becoming1globally standardized. Companies

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gain competitive1advantage1through1constant1innovation; better1targeting1customers

and additional1service. Customer satisfaction1has been an important1aspect for every

organization1due to constant1innovation in components or1service.

9. Kotler1and1Armstrong1(1993) stated that1consumer/customer1satisfaction is

determined by1the relationship1between the1customer’s1expectations1and product’s

perceived1performance.

10. Bitner1et al1(1996) defined, satisfaction1is the customers1evaluation of a1product or

servic1 in terms of1whether that product1or service1has met their needs1and

expectations.

11. Furse et1al (1994)1 refers, "Satisfaction as the1measurement of1one or more1variety of

customer opinions1including ratings1of service quality, ‘future1behavioural intentions,

customer’s1self assessment1of outcome and1satisfaction.

12. Webbrook and1Oliver (1991) described customer1satisfaction is a1post choice

evaluative1judgment concerning1a specific1purchase selection.

13. Oliver1(1987) defined1customer satisfaction1as an outcome1of a purchase/1usage

experience1would appear1to be an important1variable in the 1of purchase1experience

linking1product selection1with other post1purchase phenomena1including favorable

word-of-mouth1and customer1loyalty.

14. Halstead,1Hartman and1Shmidt1(1994) found that1customer satisfaction is a

transaction-specific affective1response resulting from the1customer’s comparison of

product performance to some1pre-purchase standard.

15. Rust1and1Zahorik (1993) Customer satisfaction might be linked to individual loyalty,

aggregate retention rate, market share1and profits showed in the study.

16. Terblanche1&1Boshoff (2001) assessed the1influence of certain factors1on customer’s

level of1satisfaction in their1study. It has been found that service quality, product quality

and1product varieties are the three dimensions that1influence customer1satisfaction.

17. Ching-chow1Yang (2003) stated that customer1satisfaction measurement highlights the

strength and1the area of improvement in the quality of product.

Continuous1improvement is1considered1one of1the1important quality1activities for a

firm to pursue1the1best quality for its1products. Through the1continuous improvement

actions, the1enterprise can1increase customer1satisfaction and1raise profits.

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18. Bolton 1(1998)1indicates that1customer satisfaction is1positively related1to the duration

of the relationship. The strength1of the relationship1between duration times and

satisfaction1levels depends on1the length of1customer’s prior experience1with the

organization.

19. Taylor1(2002)1stated that company1should stay focus on1delivering services1quickly

and consistently1so that1it reaches to customer1fast.

20. Fe and1Ikova 1(2004)1added that the1perception of the1word "satisfaction"1influences

the activities,1which a customer1conduct to achieve it.

21. Goodman et al1(1995) examined1the relationships1among levels1of involvement

between1customers and1suppliers, customers1evaluations of1core and1peripheral factors

in their1transactions and1customers and1overall those1less involved. Peripheral1aspects,

such as supplier1responsiveness to1customer inquiries1appeared to1influence how

customers1evaluated a1core product as1well as1their overall1satisfaction.

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CHAPTER 3

RESEARCH DESIGN

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3.1 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Shift of customers was seen in the customers of Sonalika with increasing competitive edge in the

market.Sonalika has not carried out any survey in last decadewith respect to awareness with the

consumers of sonalika, their satisfaction level with products and services provided by the

companies dealers and there were decrease in sales growth of Sonalika as match up to previous

records.

3.2 NEED FOR STUDY

When company wants to raise customer awareness about products provided by them to attract

more customer to increase its market share than company needs applystrategy and plans often in

order to get additional customer. The need for this study is to recognize whether the customer

awareness do have an impact on company.

3.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

1. To study awareness of Sonalika tractors among the customers.

2. To study the consumer satisfaction with pricing of Sonalika tractors.

3. To check customers preference while choosing tractor.

3.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The study on customer awareness covers whole Hoshiarpur city and its nearby cities like

Haryana, Dasuya and Mukerian the constraint of the research is about 10 weeks. Including

existing customer, customer who are keen to buy tractor and dealers of Sonalika has been

included for the survey.

Why it is essential to choose right tractor

Tractor that is too small andone that is too large, in both the case you are not been able to get

return on investment, because smaller tractor will not give you desires out come in the field,

whereas large tractor will be extra burden on your pocket, it will consume more fule, more cost

you had paid , higher maintenance.

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Once you understand which specifications are essential in your tractor, you can make right

decisions for your purchase of tractor. Points to be consider:

• Type of land.

• Flat or hilly area.

• Which all attachments you want to use.

• Purpose of buying; farming, heavy load pulling etc.

• Conditions in which tractor will be used.

Attachments of tractors

• Box Blades

• Mowers

• Tillers

• Plows

• Disk

• Harrow

3.5 RESEARCH1METHODOLOGY

This chapter1focuseson research methodology1that was used for the study. It provides a detailed

explanation1of the research1approach adopted1 in this study. Research1design, target

population, research1instruments, collection of data and examination1methods used were

presented in the subsequent sections.Methodology1clarifies techniques used for gathering data to

the step touch are as follows:

3.5.1 RESEARCH DESIGN

Descriptive Research:

Descriptiveresearch1design being1used. Descriptive research include gathering of data that

explain no. of trial and1then organizes,1tabulates and1describes the1data collection

It is evidence based research design where quantifiable information is gathered and1used1for

statistical result on target sample size through data analysis.

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Exploratory Research:

Exploratory Research is related with finding general way of the issue and the factors that are

identified with research study.

3.5.2 Population

As of studies 57% Indian1population1engaged in agriculture. For survey people from

Hoshiarpur area were taken as population of study, Hoshiarpur district1has an area1of 3365 km2

and1a population1is15,86,625 persons1as per census1and 1on1an average every Sonalika dealer

cover around 10-15 km area for their sale (basically located in main cities) which provide us with

large population for implementing results collected through sample size.

3.5.3 Sample Design

Simple1random1sampling1technique was1used to select1the sample1size. Customers were used

as1a study sample1to represent the1population of1consumers. Respondents were selected

randomly representative sample of 100 for the population. This was effective sampling technique

since it gave1us the advantages to focusing on important sample1size and allowed to use

different sampling technique for improving the accuracy of outcome.

3.5.4 Data Collection

The research involves both the mode of data collection, primary1and secondary1data collection.

primary data, which was1collected using well-structured1questionnaire1distributed to the 100

respondents who were1sampled1from the marketplace, Sonalika1dealers etc. data was collected

through questionnaires from the respondents which took several days and their responses used

for investigation and explanation of data to make it meaningful information. The questionnaire

had both1open ended questions1and close ended questions to1guide the respondent through

filling of the survey1further probe them for1more information.

3.5.5 Validity and Reliability;

Validity and1reliability1has been proved1through1pilot1testing, which1was carried to identify

any type of flaws on the1questionnaire to reduce1errors of measurement1and test for

consistency.

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3.5.6 Data1Analysis

Statistical tools1were used to1analyze this1data. The mean1responses, standard1deviation and

other relevant statistics were1computed to better understand the data. The data1composed

through survey was compile and edited to verify error correction and logical inconsistencies. The

statistics then coded1according1to1the1response. Relationships between responses was analyzed

and presented with the tables and graphs and analysis was done using Correlation analysis was

applied in this study to reveal1relations among1variables in the result from the data.

3.5.7 TYPES OF DATA

For research study 2 sources1of data1have been collected and1those are:

1) Primary Data

2) Secondary Data

Primary data:

It is indigenous sources which are directly collected1by the researcher and these data are not

available in any or the1other form or with any other1researcher. The data1is composed through

the structure questionnaire in this study.

Secondary data:

It is1a data1which we readily get on the public sources like articles, reports websites and

company magazines. For1this1study company website, report and articles are used as secondary

sources.

3.5.8 SAMPLING

Sampling Design: Simple1Random1Sampling

Sampling Frame: General1public and1existing1customer

Time Periods: 10 weeks

Sample Size: 100

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3.5.9 MEASUREMENT1TECHNIQUES

Questionnaire

It shows the mostly recognized type of estimation of data. To such an extent, as much its

function is estimation.

Questionnaire design included Open-ended questions, Multiple-Choice questions,Likert scale

questions and Dichotomous questions.

Open-Ended Questions: Respondents feel free to give the answers that seem appropriate in the

light of the questions.A questionnaire was included that administered an open1ended1question to

ascertain the expectations of1respondents in life insurance.

Multiple-Choice Question: Numerous decisions are quickly trailed by a rundown of

conceivable from which the respondents must pick one alternative.

Dichotomous Question:Dichotomous questions speak to an outrageous type of the numerous

decision, permit just two reactions, for example “Yes or No”.

Rating Scales: The evaluation requires a measure to put the characteristics of matrix of the

object being evaluated in a certain point along the chain of the required categories numerically.

Focus on the scale of evaluation, characteristics, in general, towards the object. Grade object

containing the attribute.

3.6 Hypothesis Framework:

H0: The Brand Image of the company does not vary with Annual Income of the customers.

H1: The Brand Image of the company vary with Annual Income of the customers.

Statistical Tests:

The statistical tests used are percentage Analysis, SPSS. Let’s see the meaning of the statistical

tests and what the uses of these tests are.

Software called SPSS is used for testing the hypothesis.

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ANOVA

Used to analysis1difference among1group mean, one way1anova has one independent1variable

and two way1anova has1two independent1variables.

3.7 Limitation of study:

1. There was a limited time constraint provided for the study.

2. As the1company is private limited, some1of the1information was kept confidential.

3. Some1of the1respondents hesitated to provide their opinion.

4. Respondent has shown biasness while answering few questions.

5. Respondent feels difficult to1compare Sonalika and1other1brand tractors.

3.8 CHAPTER SCHEME:

Chapter 1: It gives1a brief1description about the industry profile and the company profile,

Promoters, Vision,1Mission and1Quality policy and SWOT analysis of1the1company.

Chapter 2: It gives1us1information about1theoretical1background1and the1literature review.

Chapter 3: It gives1us brief1information1on the1research design1and all1other functional

departments1of the1organization.

Chapter 4: It deals1with the study and1understanding of the data1collected in the1organization.

Chapter 5: It gives1the summary of1Findings,1Conclusion and1Suggestions.

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CHAPTER14

DATA1ANALYSIS

AND1INTERPRETATION:

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Table 4.1Table showing qualification of respondents.

Qualification of respondents? Responses %age

10th 20 20%

Pre University 38 38%

Graduate 32 32%

Post Graduate 10 10%

Analysis: From the data mentioned above 38% respondents passed Pre University, 32%

respondents passed Graduation, 20% respondents are Matrix passed and 10% are Post Graduates.

Graph 4.1Graph showing qualification of respondents.

Interpretation:From this, we can, conclude1that1majority of respondents have passed their Pre

University, followed by Graduates. By this response we can say majority of population is

educated.

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Table 4.2Tableshowing occupation of respondents.

Occupation of respondents? Responses %age

Farmer 61 61%

Business 29 29%

Job 7 7%

Student 3 3%

Analysis: We1can see161% respondents are farmer by occupation, 29% respondents own

business, 7% respondents are employed and remaining 3% are students.

Graph 4.2Graphshowing occupation of respondents.

Interpretation: Majority of respondents are farmers, followed by respondents who own

business.

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Table 4.3Tableshowingwhether it’s first tractors of respondents or not.

Is this is your first tractor? Responses %age

YES 30 30%

NO 70 70%

Analysis: Here you,can, see70% respondents already have tractors and 30% bought or willing to

buy new tractor.

Graph 4.3Graphshowingwhether it’s first tractors of respondents or not.

Interpretation: Wecan conclude majority of respondents own tractor, followed by respondents

willing or bought new tractor.

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Table 4.4Tableshowing which tractor they are using

Which tractor are you using? Response %age

Swaraj 28 28%

Mahindra 8 8%

Ford 16 16%

John Deere 11 11%

Sonalika 19 19%

other 18 18%

Analysis: We can, see 28% respondents are using Swaraj tractors and 19% respondents of are

using Sonalika tractors, 18% respondents are using other brand tractors (Escort, Preet, Eisher,

New Holland, Poland, Powertrac, Farmtracetc. , 16% respondents are using Ford tractor, 11%

are using John Deere, and remaining 8% of them are using Mahindra tractors(Arjun).

Graph 4.4Graphshowing which tractor they are using.

Interpretation: Here, we conclude majority respondentsareusing Swaraj Tractors, followed by

respondents of Sonalika.

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Table 4.5Tableshowingpurpose of purchasing tractor.

Purpose of purchasing

tractor? Response %age

Agriculture 85 85%

Business 15 15%

Analysis: We can, see that, out of total respondents 85% respondents have bought tractors for

agricultural purpose and 15% bought tractor for the purpose of business.

Graph 4.5Graphshowingpurpose of purchasing tractor.

Interpretation: Main purpose of buying tractors by the respondents is agriculture and remaining

bought tractor for their business.

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Table 4.6Tableshowing annual Income of respondents

Annual Income of

respondents? Response %age

Below 3 lac. 8 8%

3-4 lac. 16 16%

4-5 lac. 40 40%

5-6 lac 30 30%

6-7 lac 6 6%

Above 7 lac 0 0%

Analysis: We can see, in graph income of 40% respondents is in range of 4-5 lac annually,

income 30% of respondents is in range of 5-6 lac annually, 8% respondents earn below 3 lac, 6%

earn 6-7 lac annually and none of them earn above 7 lac annually.

Graph 4.6Graphshowing annual Income of respondents

Interpretation: Here we can, conclude majority respondents earns 4-5 lac a year which is

followed by, respondents with 5-6 lac income range.

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Table 4.7Tableshowing price range do respondents prefer

What price rangeyou prefer

to buy tractor? Response %age

2-3 lac. 12 12%

3-4 lac 14 14%

4-5 lac 48 48%

5-6 lac 8 8%

6-7 lac 17 17%

Above 7 lac 1 1%

Analysis: We can see, graph 48% respondents prefer tractors within 4-5 lac price range, 17%

respondent prefer tractors of 6-7 lac range 14% respondents prefer range of 3-4 lac, 12%

respondents prefer range 2-3 lac, 8% prefer tractors with price range of 5-6 lac and only 1%

prefer tractor above 7 lac price.

Graph 4.7Graphshowing price range do respondents prefer

Interpretation: we can, conclude majority of respondents prefers the price range of 4-5 lac

followed by respondents who prefer tractors cost 6-7 lac.

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Table 4.8Table showing horsepower preference by customers

How much horsepower you

prefer? Responses %age

<30 HP 11 11%

31-34 HP 12 12%

35-45 HP 45 45%

46-55 HP 30 30%

>55 HP 2 2%

Analysis: We can, see 45% respondents prefers tractors of 35-45 horsepower, 30% of

respondents prefer 46-55 horsepower tractors, 12% of them prefer 31-34 horsepower tractors,

11% of them prefer tractors below 30 horsepower and remaining 2% of them prefers more than

56 horsepower in their tractors.

Graph 4.8Graph showing horsepower preference by customers

Interpretation: We can, conclude majority of respondents prefers 35-45horsepower tractors

followed 30% respondents who prefer 46-55 horsepower tractors.

11 12

45

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Table 4.9Tableshowing if sonlika tractor is superior or not.

Sonalika is superior than

other brands? Responses %age

Yes 42 42%

No 25 25%

Maybe 33 33%

Analysis: We can see, 42% respondents are agree to the statement that Sonalika is superior to

other brands, whereas 33% respondents neither agree nor disagree with statement and remaining

25% respondents says no to the statement.

Graph 4.9Graph showing if sonlika tractor is superior or not.

Interpretation:We can, conclude respondents with majority are agreed that Sonalika is a better

brand followed by respondents neither agree nor disagree.

42

25

33

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Table 4.10Tableshowingsatisfaction level based on Pricing.

Pricing of Sonalika

tractors? Responses %age

Very satisfied 22 22%

Satisfied 49 49%

Average 25 25%

Dissatisfied 4 4%

Very dissatisfied 0 0%

Analysis: Here we can see, 49%1respondents are1satisfied with the pricing of1Sonalika tractors,

25% respondents choose1average rating, whereas 22%1respondents are very satisfied and only

4% are dissatisfied.

Graph 4.10Graphshowingsatisfaction level based on Pricing.

Interpretation: We can, conclude majority1of the1population are1satisfied with the pricing of

Sonalika1tractors followed1by respondents1who rate average1satisfaction.

22

49

25

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Table 4.11Tableshowing whether Sonalika has good brand image

Sonalika has good brand

image? Responses %age

Yes 71 71%

No 29 29%

Analysis:Here71%1respondents responded that1Sonalika has a good brand1image and 29% says

it doesn’t have good1brand image in the1market.

Graph 4.11Graphshowing whether Sonalika has good brand image

Interpretation: Majority of1respondents agreed that1Sonalika has a good brand1name in the

market remaining1respondents are not agreed that Sonalika has good brand1image.

71

71%

29

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Table 4.12Table1showing awareness of Sonalika1dealers in market

Aware of Sonalika1dealers

in market? Responses %age

Yes 68 68%

Maybe 20 20%

No 12 12%

Analysis: We can1see,, 68% respondents are1aware of Sonalika dealers in the market, 20%

respondents are1neither agree nor disagree and1remaining 12% are totally unaware dealers in

market.

Graph 4.12Graphshowing1awareness of Sonalika dealers in market

Interpretation: We can, conclude most respondents1are aware1of Sonalika dealers in market

followed by respondents1who may or may not1aware of Sonalika1dealers in the market.

68

20

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Table 4.13Tableshowing customers1awareness towards dealers

no. of Sonalika dealers you are

aware with Responses %age

1 Dealer 27 27%

2 Dealers 35 35%

3Dealers 32 32%

4Dealers 6 6%

5Dealers 0 0%

Analysis: 35% respondents are aware of12 dealers in the market, 32% respondents are1aware of

3 dealers, 27% respondents1are1aware of only 1 dealer and 6% are aware of 4 dealers in the

market.

Graph 4.13 Graphshowing1customers awareness towards dealers

Interpretation:We can, conclude majority of the respondents1are1aware of only two dealers in

the market followed by1respondents aware of 3 dealers.

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27%2

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Series1 Series2 Series3 Series4 Series5

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Table 4.14Tableshowingbehavior and1response of firm's staff

Behavior and response of

firm's staff or dealers

toward customer's? Responses %age

Informative 18 18%

Communicative 12 12%

Co-operative 26 26%

Convincing 38 38%

Careless 6 6%

Analysis: We can1see,, 38%1respondents1found the behavior and response of the staff of dealer

convincing, 26% found it co-operative, 18% found it informative, whereas 12% found it

communicative and1remaining 6% found it careless.

Graph 4.14Graphshowingbehavior and1response of firm's staff

Interpretation: We can, conclude majority of the respondents found convincing behavior of the

staff towards customers which is followed by co-operative behavior of staff toward customers.

18

12

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Behaviour and response of firm/dealer toward customers

Responses %age

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Table 4.15Tableshowing satisfaction based on service provided by dealers

Rate your satisfaction on

service provided by dealers? Responses %age

(Lowest) 1 0 0%

2 0 0%

3 4 4%

4 6 6%

5 2 2%

6 10 10%

7 40 40%

8 28 28%

9 8 8%

(Highest) 10 2 2%

Analysis: We can see,40% of the respondents rated 7 on 10 as their satisfaction from the service

provided by dealers, 28% respondents rated 8 on 10, 10% respondents rated 6 on 10, 8% them

rated 9 on 10, 6% rated 4 on 10, 4% rated 3 on 10 and 2% rated 2 on 10 & 9 on 10 each for the

satisfaction level on service provided.

Graph 4.15Graphshowing satisfaction based on service provided by dealers

Interpretation: We can, conclude majority of the respondents gave 7 ratings out of 10 as their

satisfaction from the service provided by dealers followed by respondent who gave 8 rating.

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Satisfaction level based on service provided by dealers

Series1 Series2 Series3 Series4 Series5 Series6 Series7 Series8 Series9 Series10

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Table 4.16Tableshowing mode of purchase

By which mode of payment

you would like to purchase

tractor? Responses %age

Cash 11 11%

Credit 89 89%

Analysis:We can see, 89% respondents purchase tractors on credit and only 11% purchase for

cash.

Graph 4.16Graphshowing mode of purchase

Interpretation:We can, conclude most respondents prefer credit purchase of tractors, followed

by respondents who purchase tractor on cash payment.

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Table 4.17Tableshowing sources of credit purchase of tractors

source of finance Responses %age

Sundaram Finance Group 3 3%

Co-operative Bank loan 21 21%

SBI agricultural loan 36 36%

PNB agricultural 24 24%

Mahindra finance 16 16%

Analysis: We can see,,36% of the customers took credit from SBI Agricultural loan, 24% took

loan from PNB agricultural loan, 21% took loan from co-operative bank, 16% prefer Mahindra

finance and only 3% took loan under Sundaram Finance Group.

Graph 4.17Graph showing sources of credit purchase of tractors

Interpretation: Majority of1 respondents are1financed by SBI agricultural loans to buy tractors

which are followed by1respondents took loan from PNB bank.

3

21

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Co-operative Bankloan

SBI agricultural loan PNB agricultural Mahindra finance

no

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Source of credit financing

Responses %age

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Table 4.18Tableshowing satisfactiontowards financial institutes

Are you satisfied with

financial institutes? Responses %age

Yes 80 80%

No 20 20%

Analysis: We can see,,80%1respondents1are1satisfied with the1financial institute from where

they took loan for1purchase of tractor and 23%1respondents are1not satisfied with their financial

institutes.

Graph 4.18Graphshowing satisfactiontowards financial institutes

Interpretation:We can1conclude most of the respondents are satisfied with their finance

company.

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80%

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Table 4.19Tableshowing brand aware among customers

Brand you are most aware

with? Responses %age

Sonalika 25 25%

Tafe 3 3%

Swaraj 22 22%

John Deere 18 18%

Mahindra 15 15%

Massey 17 17%

Analysis: We can see, 25% respondents1are aware with1the brand1of Sonalika, 22% are aware

of Swaraj, 18% are1aware of John1Deere, 17% are aware of Massey, 15% are aware of

Mahindra and only 3% are1aware of the brand1of Tafe tractors.

Graph 4.19Graphshowing brand aware among customers

Interpretation: We can, conclude majority of the respondents are aware with Sonalika tractors

most, followed by respondents aware of Swaraj tractor.

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Responses %age

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Table 4.20Tableshowing brand prefer among customers

Which brand tractor you

prefer most? Responses %age

Swaraj 30 30%

Sonalika 36 36%

Tafe 6 6%

Mahindra 14 14%

Massey 14 14%

Analysis:We can see,365% respondents mostly prefer Sonalika tractors, 30% respondents prefer

Swaraj, 14% respondents prefer Mahindra & Massey each and only 6% prefer Tafe tractors.

Graph 4.20Graphshowing brand prefer among customers

Interpretation: We can, conclude majority of the respondents prefer Sonalika Tractors followed

by respondents who prefer Swaraj.

30

36

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Responses %age

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Table 4.21Tableshowingdifferentiation factors of Sonalika tractors

Differentiation factors of

Sonalika tractors Responses %age

Price 35 35%

Performance 31 31%

Technical advancement 9 9%

Mileage 25 25%

Analysis: Here 35% respondents differentiate Sonalika tractors for price from others brands,

33% differentiate on performance basis, 25% differentiate on mileage basis and remaining 9%

state technical advancement from other tractors.

Graph 4.21 Graphshowing differentiation factors of Sonalika tractors

Interpretation: Mostly respondents consider price of Sonalika tractors that differentiates it from

other brands followed by performance of Sonalika tractor.

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Table 4.22Tableshowing promotional methods

How do you come to know

about Sonalika tractors? Responses %age

Newspaper 21 21%

Word of mouth 40 40%

TV ads 9 9%

Pamphlets 10 10%

Company promotion 20 20%

Analysis: We can see, 40% respondents came to know about Sonalika tractors from word of

mouth, 21% come to know through newspaper, 20% respondents come to know through

company promotion, 10% says they come to know through pamphlets and remaining 9% says

they came to know about the brand from TV ads.

Graph 4.22Graphshowing promotional methods

Interpretation: Word of mouth is the major factor that brings customer attention which is

followed by newspaper advertisements.

21

40

9 10

20

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Table 4.23Tableshowinginfluencing factor before purchase of tractor

What influence you to buy

Sonalika tractors? Responses %age

Self 32 32%

Friends 49 49%

Advertisement 10 10%

Companies Goodwill 9 9%

Analysis: Here 49% respondents were influenced by friends to buy Sonalika tractors, 32%

respondents were self-influenced, 10% were influenced by advertisements and Company’s

goodwill influenced remaining 9% respondents to buy Sonalika tractors

Graph 4.23Graphshowing influencing factor before purchase of tractor

.

Interpretation: Majority respondents were influenced by friends to buy Sonalika tractors

followed by respondents were self-motivated to buy Sonalika tractors..

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Table 4.24Tableshowing major consideration during purchase of Sonalika tractors

Your consideration during

purchase of tractor? Responses %age

Price 32 32%

Performance 25 25%

After sale service 10 10%

Easy EMI 11 11%

Brand image 2 2%

Mileage 20 20%

Analysis:Here 32% respondents considered price of the tractors before buying it, 25% consider

Performance, 20% consider mileage, 11% consider easy EMI, 10% consider after sale service

and only 2% considered brand image while buying tractors.

Graph 4.24Graphshowing major consideration during purchase of Sonalika tractors

Interpretation: We can, conclude price is the most important factor that people consider before

buying a tractor, followed by performance.

32

25

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Responses %age

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Table 4.25Tableshowing availability of after sale service in market

Availability of after sale

service Responses %age

Yes 73 73%

No 27 27%

Analysis: Here 73% respondents found easy availability of after sales service and 29% could not

find proper availability of after sale service.

Graph 4.25Graphshowing availability of after sale service in market

Interpretation: Majority respondents are aware of availability of after sales services of Sonalika

tractors remaining found improper availability of after sale service.

73

73%

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Table 4.26Tableshowingrating on after sale service

Ratingon after sale service Responses %age

1 6 6%

2 2 2%

3 4 4%

4 0 0%

5 0 0%

6 17 17%

7 36 36%

8 27 27%

9 6 6%

10 2 2%

Here 1 is lowest and 10 is highest

Analysis: Here 36% respondents rated 7 out of 10 of the after sales services offered by Sonalika

tractors, 27% rated 8 out of 10, 17% rated 6 out of 10, 6% rated 1 out of 10 & 9 out of 10 each,

4% rated 3 out of 10 and 2% rated 2 out of 10 & 10 out of 10 each.

Graph 4.26Graphshowingrating on after sale service

Interpretation: Majority of respondents found after sales services by Sonalika tractors worth 7

out of 10 in ratings.

6

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Table 4.27Tableshowingdoes Sonalika dealers provide proper assistance during breakdown

Does Sonalika dealers provide you

proper assistance during breakdown? Responses %age

Yes 68 68%

No 32 32%

Analysis: we can see, 68% respondents says Sonalika does provides proper assistance during

break-down and 33% says it doesnot provide proper assistance during break-down.

Graph 4.27Graphshowingdoes Sonalika dealers provide proper assistance during breakdown

Interpretation: Majority respondents agree that Sonalika provides proper assistance during

breakdown, followed by minority of respondents who says Sonalika does not provide proper

assistance.

68

68%

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Table 4.28Tableshowing company’s response on customer's complaints

Companies response on

customer's complaints Responses %age

Excellent 6 6%

Good 32 32%

Average 52 52%

Poor 10 10%

Analysis: We can see, 52% of the respondents says company gives average response to customer

complaints, 32% says companies response is good, 10% says companies response is poor and 6%

of them says it gives excellent response.

Graph 4.28Graphshowing company’s response on customer's complaints

Interpretation: Mostly respondents found Company’s response average toward customer

complaints, followed by respondents who found it good.

6

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Table 4.29Tableshowingavailability of spare parts in your market

Here 1 is Very poor and 5 is Excellent.

Analysis: Here 42% respondents rated availability of spare parts of Sonalika tractors good,

34% rated it excellent, 12% rated it average and 6% rated low & another 6% rated very low.

Graph 4.29Graphshowingavailability of spare parts in your market

Interpretation: We can, conclude majority of the respondents found availability of spare parts

above average.

1 2 3 4 56 6

12

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avalibility of spare parts Responses %age

Rating on availability of

spare parts Responses %age

(very low)1 6 6%

(low) 2 6 6%

(average) 3 12 12%

(good) 4 42 42%

(excellent) 5 34 34%

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Table 4.30Tableshowing which tractor would respondent buy other than Sonalika

Which tractor would you buy other

than Sonalika? Responses %age

John Deere 31 31%

Mahindra 20 20%

Massey 19 19%

Swaraj 22 22%

Tafe 8 8%

Analysis: We can, say31% of the respondents would buy John Deere other than Sonalika

tractors, 22% are willing to buy Swaraj, 20% are willing to buy Mahindra, 19% respondents are

willing to buy Massey and only 8% would buy Tafe tractors other than Sonalika tractors.

Graph 30Graphshowing which tractor would respondent buy other than Sonalika

Interpretation: We can, conclude majority of respondents would prefer to buy John Deere

tractors other than Sonalika tractors, followed by the respondents who would buy Swaraj.

31

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Table 4.31Tableshowing rating on resale value of Sonalika tractors

Rate resale value of

Sonalika Responses %age

(VERY LOW) 1 51 51%

(LOW) 2 21 21%

(AVERAGE) 3 19 19%

(HIGH) 4 9 9%

Analysis: We can see, there are 51% respondents who rated very low for the resale value of

Sonalika tractors, 21% rated it low, 19% of them rated it average and only 9% rated high for

resale value of Sonalika tractor.

Graph 4.31Graphshowing rating on resale value of Sonalika tractors

Interpretation: We can. conclude majority of the respondents rated the resale value of Sonalika

tractors very low which is followed by respondent who rated it low.

51

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Table 4.32Tableshowing rating on performance of Sonalika tractors

Rate performance of Sonalika

tractors Responses %age

very satisfied 12 12%

satisfied 70 70%

average 14 14%

dissatisfied 4 4%

very dissatisfied 0 0%

Analysis: 71% of the respondents are satisfied with the performance of Sonalika tractors and

5.7% are dissatisfied with the tractors.

Graph 4.32Graphshowing rating on performance of Sonalika tractors

Interpretation: Most of the customers are satisfied with the performance of Sonalika tractors.

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Table 4.33Tableshowing rating on feature of Sonalika tractors

Rate feature of Sonalika

tractors? Responses %age

Very poor 4 4%

Poor 6 6%

Average 8 8%

Good 68 68%

Excellent 14 14%

1= very poor, 2 = poor, 3 = average, 4 = good, 5 = excellent

Analysis: We can see, 68% of the respondents rated good for features of Sonalika tractors, 14%

rated it as excellent, 8% rated as average, 6% rated as poor and 4% rated it very poor for the

same.

Graph 4.33Graphshowing rating on feature of Sonalika tractors

Interpretation: Here, we can1conclude majority of the respondents rated features of Sonalika

tractors above average.

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Table 4.34Tableshowingimprovement for upcoming models

Improvement looking for

upcoming models? Responses %age

Mileage improvement 48 48%

Engine efficiency 16 16%

Availability of accessories 14 14%

lift capacity needs to improve 22 22%

Analysis: We can see, there are 48% respondents looking for improvements in Mileage in

Sonalika tractors, 22% need improvement in lift capacity, 16% are looking of better engine

performance and 14% are looking for availability of accessories.

Graph 4.34Graphshowingimprovement for upcoming models

Interpretation: we can, conclude majority of the population are looking for improved mileage

of Sonalika tractors, followed by respondent who are looking for improvement in lift capacity.

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Statistical Test

ANOVA

Do you think Sonalika has good brand

image

Sum of

Squares df Mean Square F Sig.

Between

Groups .177 4 .044 .207 .934

Within Groups 20.412 95 .215

Total 20.590 99

Interpretation:

The above ANOVA table shows that there is no variation with respect to Annual Income and

Brand Image of the company with significant value 0.934 which is more than 0.05. The Null

should be accepted. The Brand Image of the company does not vary with Annual Income of the

Customers. Irrespective of Annual Income, The Brand Image of the company is good.

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CHAPTER 5

FINDING, CONCLUSION,

SUGGESTIONS, RECOMENDATION

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5.1 FINDING

• 67% respondents are farmer by occupation.

• Majority of respondents use Swaraj Tractors.

• The corepurpose of buying tractors by the population is agriculture.

• Majority of respondents prefers the price range of 4-5 lac rupees

• Majority of respondents prefers 35-45 horsepower tractors.

• Respondents are satisfied with the pricing of Sonalika Tractors.

• Most of respondents are aware of Sonalika dealers, majorly aware of only two dealers in the

market.

• Most of respondents took help of credit system to buy tractors.

• Price is the most significant factor that people consider before buying a tractor.

• Most of respondent consider price of Sonalika tractors that differentiates it from other brands.

• Tough competitor of Sonalika is Mahindra, Majority of respondents would prefer to buy

Mahindra and John Deere tractors other than Sonalika tractors.

• This shift in preference would happen due to average or < average resale value of tractor.

• Majority of the population rated the resale value of Sonalika tractors average.

• Majority of respondentslook for improved mileage of Sonalika tractors, farmers are expected

mileage is 3-5 litter/hour where as Sonalika tractor give mileage of 4.5-7 litter as an average.

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5.2 CONCLUSION

Sonalika tractors have various advantages which make it better and compatible in the

marketplace against its competitors, features as low cost products, high speed engine, low

maintenance charges and easy availability are the center of attraction for Sonalika customers.

As we know tractors are meant for doing various agricultural activities in different situations and

in different types of land for number of purposes carried out by farmers. Thus Sonalika provide

farmers with 19 different types of tractors in 5 ranges of horsepower which are fully compatible

of doing number of specific jobs for farmers, like pulling heavy load, for cultivation of gardens

etc.

Majority of respondents are farmer and remaining are employees by occupation, also some of

them are students, main purpose of buying tractors is agriculture.

Swaraj Tractors acquire major market share, Mahindra group is leading the tractor market with

their two different brand names tractors,i.e. Swaraj and Mahindra Arjun.

Customers prefers the tractors with medium price range i.e. 4-5 lac rupees, company

shouldprovide high performance tractors in this range or close to given range.

Majorly preferred source of finance is SBI bank. Most of tractors are bought on credit basis

(agricultural loan). Dealers should tie-up among various banks and private sources to provide

most suitable source of finance to customers.

Majority of the population prefers 35-45 horsepower tractors and dealers should provide proper

assistance of and guidance to use tractor.Some of the dealers also provide demo tractor to

customer to gain assurance and satisfaction of consumers. This method should be adopted by

other dealers also which will help Sonalika dealers to promote their products and to gain higher

share.

Majority of respondents are looking for improved mileage of Sonalika tractors, farmers are

expected mileage is 3-5 litter/hour where as Sonalika tractor give mileage of 4.5-7 litter as an

average.

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5.3 SUGGESTIONS/RECOMMENDATION

• Sonalika dealers should also target potential business owners because of their cash

purchasing ability.

• Company should promote their tractors which cost 5-6 lac.

• Company should promote its brand in market; respondent feels lack of good brand image.

• Sonalika dealers should promote themselves to create aware of their presence in the market.

• Sonalika should provide proper assistance to its customers about proper use of tractors; it can

be made through demo before purchase and during breakdown of tractor after sales.

• Need to provide training and motivation to the Sonalika dealers so they can communicate in

an informative manner about their products rather than convincing customers by comparing

to different brands.

• Sonalika dealers should link with more number of financial institutes to provide better credit

purchase options to customers.

• Sonalika should work on technical advancement in tractors within 50 horsepower range.

• Dealers should hired trained and skilledstaff for after-sale service of tractors.

• Company should take customer complaints more seriously and on time.

• Sonalika should crop up with effective strategic plan to compete with fast growing

competitors; John Deere & Mahindra.

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WEBLIOGRAPHY:

1) http://www.sonalika.com

2) https://www.scribd.com

3) www.tmaindia.in

ANNEXURE1

QUESTIONNAIRE

I declared that this questionnaire is the partial fulfillment of the survey on topic customer

satisfaction towards Sonalika tractors for the award of degree of Master of Business.

Administration. I promise your personal information will be kept confidential.

1: What is your1qualification?

a) 10th b) Pre-University

c) Graduate d) Post

Graduate

2: What is your1occupation?

a) Farmer b) Business c) Job d) Students

3: Is this is your first tractors?

a) Yes b) No

4: Which tractor are you using?

a) Swaraj

b) Mahindra

c) Ford

d) John Deere

e) Sonalika

f) other

5: Purpose of purchasing tractor?

a) Agriculture b) Business

6: What is your annual Income of respondents?

a) Below 3 lac

b) 3-4 lac

c) 4-5 lac

d) 5-6 lac

e) 6-7 lac

f) above 7 lac

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7: What price range do you prefer?

a) 2-3 lac

b) 3-4 lac

c) 4-5 lac

d) 5-6 lac

e) 6-7 lac

f) above 7 lac

8: How much horsepower do you prefer?

a) < 30 hp

b) 31-34 hp

c) 35-45 hp

d) 46-55 hp

e) 46-55 hp

f) >55 hp

9: Do you think Sonalika tractors are superior than other brand tractors?

a) Yes b) No c) Maybe

10: Rate your satisfaction level based on Pricing of Sonalika tractors?

a) Very Satisfied

b) Satisfied

c) Average

d) Dissatisfied

e) Very dissatisfied

11: Do you think Sonalika has good brand image?

a) Yes b) No

12: Are you aware of Sonalika dealers in market?

a) Yes b) No c) Maybe

13: Total number of dealers you are aware with?

a) 1 Dealer

b) 2 Dealers

c) 3 Dealers

d) 4 Dealers

e) 5 Dealers

14: Behavior and response of firm's staff or dealers toward customer's?

a) Informative

b) Communicative

c) Co-operative

d) Convincing

e) Careless

15: Rate your satisfaction based on service provided by dealers?

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

e) 5

f) 6

g) 7

h) 8

i) 9

j) 10

1 = Lowest 10 = Highest

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16: By which mode you would like to make payments?

a) Cash b) Credit

17: What are the sources of credit for purchase of tractors?

a) Sundaram Finance

Group

b) Co-operative Bank

loan

c) SBI Agricultural loan

d) PNB Agricultural loan

e) Mahindra Finance

18: Are you satisfied with financial institutes?

a) Yes b) No

19: Which all brand tractors you are most aware with?

a) Swaraj

b) Mahindra

c) Tafe

d) John Deere

e) Sonalika

f) Massey

20: Which brand tractor you prefer most?

a) Swaraj

b) Mahindra

c) Sonalika

d) Tafe

e) Massey

21: Differentiation factors of Sonalika tractors?

a) Price

b) Performance

c) Mileage

d) Technical Advancement

22: How do you come to know about Sonalika tractors?

a) Newspaper

b) Word of Mouth

c) TV ads

d) Pamphlets

e) Company Promotion

23: What makes you buy Sonalika tractors?

a) Self

b) Company

c) Goodwill

d) Friends

e) Advertisement

24: What are your major consideration during purchase of Sonalika tractors?

a) Price

b) Performance

c) After-sale service

d) Easy EMI

e) Brand Image

f) Mileage

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25: Is there is availability of after sale service in your market?

a) Yes b) No

26: Rate after sale service provider by your dealers?

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

e) 5

f) 6

g) 7

h) 8

i) 9

j) 10

1 = lowest 10 = Highest

27: Does Sonalika dealers provide you proper assistance during breakdown?

a) Yes b) No

28: Rate for company’s response on customer's complaints?

a) Excellent b) Good c) Average d) Poor

29: Availability of spare parts in your market?

a) Very poor

b) Poor

c) Average

d) Good

e) Excellent

Here 1 is Very poor and 5 is Excellent

30: Which tractor would you buy other than Sonalika?

a) Swaraj

b) Mahindra

c) John Deere

d) Tafe

e) Massey

31: Rate resale value of Sonalika?

a) Very low

b) Low

c) Average

d) High

32: Rate performance of Sonalika tractors?

a) Very Satisfied

b) Satisfied

c) Average

d) Dissatisfied

e) Very dissatisfied

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33: Rate feature of Sonalika tractors?

a) Very Poor

b) Poor

c) Good

d) Average

e) Excellent

34: What all improvement you are looking for upcoming models?

a) Mileage

b) Engine efficiency

c) Availability of accessories

d) Lift capacity

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