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THEORITICAL BACKGROUND

Edward Butler, an English man, built the first motor tricycle in 1884. the
first gasoline engine motorcycle to appeal publicly was built by Gottlieb
Daimler of Bad lsnndtstt, Germany in1885. The first practical engines &
motorcycles were designed by the French, Belgians, followed by British
German, Italian and American markers.


The popularity of the vehicles grew, especially after 1910. During World
War I the motorcycle was I the motorcycle was used by all branches of the
armed forces in Europe, Principally for dispatching. After the war it enjoyed
as port vogere until the great depression began in 1927. After World War II
a revival of interest in motorcycle lasted into the 20th century. With the
vehicle being used for high-speed touring and sport competitions.
Today‟s two wheeler market is extremely competitative and difficult to
imagine by a layman. With the introduction of India and foreign
collaborated two wheelers in India urban consumers aspire to process the
latest in terms of look, technology, energy, efficient & sleek looking models.
Some of the marvels of two of the marvels which still remain aspiring are: -




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Millet of 1892


Dedion – Buton – 1895


Hide brand & Wolfmueller 1894


Orient Aster – 1898


Harley – Davidson – 1902.


Thought Two – Wheeler segment in India showed inertia today it is one of
the fastest growing 2-wheeler segments.




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INDUSTRY PROFILE

The two-wheeler market has had a perceptible shift from a buyers market to
a sellers market with a variety of choices. Players are competing on various
fronts such as pricing, technology, product design, productivity, sales
process, after sales service, marketing and distribution. In the short term,
market shares of individual manufacturers are sensitive to capacity, product
acceptance, pricing and competitive pressures from other manufacturers.


All the four segments, Motor Cycles, Scooters, Scooerettes and Mopeds
have witnessed capacity additions in the last one year and it will continue in
the upcoming period as and when the foreign companies opens a local
subsidiary. Over this period as and when the foreign companies opens a
local   subsidiary. Over this period, only the Motor Cycle segment is
expected witness higher demand vise-versa supply, while the Scooters,
Scooterettes and Mopeds supply will outstrip demand.


As incomes grew and people felt the need to own a private means of
transport, sale of two-wheelers raised. Penetration of the two-wheelers is
expected to increase to approximately to more than 25%by 2005.




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The Motor Cycle segment will continue to lead the demand for two-wheelers
in the coming years. Motor Cycle sales is expected to increase by 20% as
compared to 1% growth in the Scooter market and 3% by Scooterttes and
Moped sales respectively for the next two-years.


The Indian two and three wheeler industry produced and sold about
4.5million units in 2003-2004. Like any other Indian Industry, the policy
environment guided and controlled this segment of the industry as well.
Licensing norms ruled the day till mid 80‟s. Access to foreign technology
inputs and foreign investment were strictly government controlled.


Since mid 80‟s, the Indian automobile industry was administered select doses of
liberalization. Foreign collaborations with equity up to 26%, fresh licenses and
conditional CKD imports, etc. were allowed. This liberalization coupled with the Indian
market potential attracted world majors like Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Piaggio setup
their Joint Ventures during mid 80‟s in India. From 1991 onwards, the industry was de-
licensed. Automatic approvals for foreign equity up to 51% and equity participation in
excess of 51% with specific approvals entered the rulebook. Honda converted one of its
Joint Ventures to a 51% subsidiary


On regulation front, Central Motor Vehicles Regulations mandates the
safety, emissions and other norms. Vehicular emissions standards came into
effect first in 1991 and were tightened further in 1996. For the two and three
wheeler these are among the tightest in the world. Further tightening has
taken effect from April 2000.


The four-stroke Motor Cycle has added new dimensions to the two-wheeler
segment. The major players in the Motor Cycle market are Bajaj Auto Ltd.


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with its Pulser DTS-i, Hero Honda Co. with its Hero Honda Karizma.
Competition is intense in all segments of the two-wheeler industry with fuel
efficiency and price being crucial considerations for success. In the recent
past, a manufacturer‟s ability at product innovation and opening new market
niches have also been crucial for the growth of the industry. Bajaj Auto Ltd.
entered the Motor Cycle segment in the mid 80‟s. Since then it has won
market shares increasing indigenisation and by opening new market niches
for their products. Bajaj has emphasized its higher safety and superior
quality. Fuel efficiency allowed Hero Honda to dominate the 100cc Motor
Cycle segment for most of the last eight years. Bajaj Auto Ltd. has gained
considerable market share in this segment since it also launched a four-
stroke Motor Cycle two years ago. The 100-cc segment is further power
(dominated by Bajaj Pulser DTS-i), fuel economy and sub-segments. The
semi-urban and rural markets will increase in importance in the future and
all manufacturers‟ plan to launch heavier bikes with stronger suspensions.




The relatively affordable and stable prices of Bajaj Motor Cycles backed by
flexible loan options have caused other Motor Cycles to continuously lose
market share to them in the previous few years.




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Title of the study:-


             “Consumer perception towards Hero Honda with reference to
             Sales, Service and Product‟‟.


Place of the study:-


                 The study was conducted in Bangalore. The showroom
                 MAJESTICS MOBIKES (P) LIMITED, which is located at
                 125, R.V Road, Bangalore-560004.




  Objectives of the study:-


          1. To analyse consumer perception towards HERO HONDA
             motorcycle in general .
          2. To analyse consumer perception towards the sales process and
             service of the HERO HONDA and company‟s motor cycle
             performance.
          3. To get feed back on what consumer expects from the HERO
             HONDA.
          4. To find the factor responsible for opting HERO HONDA
             motorcycle.
          5. To find out consumers perception with respect to dealer
             effectiveness.
          6. To come out with appropriate conclusion and recommendation
             as based on analysis and interpretation of data.

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Scope of the study:-


               The study helped in knowing about awareness and satisfaction
               of customers towards “Hero Honda”. As those products has a
               very good reputation in the market, the feed back, perception
               and awareness of this product was easy to gather. It also helps
               us to increase our practical knowledge towards marketing of a
               company.


Limitations of the study:-


          a) In this study it was not possible to collect the opinion of all the
             customers owing to personal constraints. So assumption were
             made that the respondents will provide correct information.


          b) The study had to be completed within a specified period of time
             and in a particular showroom. So the findings can not be
             generalize for the company as a whole.


            c)As the other areas were untouched the report may not be applicable
                    for those areas.




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Research Methodology:-


        The research was carried out through survey method. Filed work was
      Carried out in order to collect data. Data was collected through
      questionnaire, interview & related websites. The analysis of the data
      was done through simple statistical technique such as drawing of
      percentage for generalization, construction of tables for tabulation the
      primary data. The use of diagram to have a better understanding
      adopted in study.


Research Instrument:-


Research design is an arrangement of condition for collection & analysis of
data in a manner that aims to combine relevance to the research work with
economy in proceeds.
      It provides the signification of procedures for collecting and analyzing
the information required problems. It provides the scientific frame works for
conducting some research investigation. Consumers research today use two
different types of research methodology to study consumer behavior.


    1. Quantitative:-
      Quantitative research‟s descriptive in nature and used researches to
      understand the efforts of various promotional inputs or the consumers
      thus enabling markets to predict consumer behavior




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2. Qualitative:-
      Qualitative research method consist of depth interviews, focus
      groups metaphor analysis, college research and projective techniques
      this technique is administered by a high-trainered interviews-analyst
      that also analyze the findings. Thus they tend to be some what
      subjective because sample sites are generates to a larger population




SOURCES OF DATA:-


The next stage of marketing research calls of developing the most efficient
plan for gathering the needed information to solve the problem for this task,
researcher has to look out for the type and source of data which may field
the desired results for stated objectives. The design of data collecting
method is the backbone of research.


There are basically two methods of data collecting
   a) Observation
   b) Survey


In observation the researcher personally collects the data where as in the
survey method data originates from the persons on whom the research is
being introduced.
Questioning in the process of data collect used in the survey method.
Questioning as its name suggests asking questions to people who are though
to have the desired information.



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Data can be distinguished as:-


Primary data:-
Primary data consists of original information for the specific purpose at
hand. It is first hand information for the direct users of respondents. The
tools used to collect the data may vary depend can be collected through
various methods.


Structured questionnaire:-
The structured questionnaire most common instrument in collecting primary
data, broadly speaking a question presented to a respondent for his/her
answer. There are two distinct form of questionnaire


        I. Close-end questionnaire
       II. Open-end questionnaire


Close-end questionnaire:-
Close-end questionnaire consists of closed questionnaire i.e. it includes all
the possible answers and the respondent makes a choice from them.


Open-end questionnaire:-
Open-end questionnaire consists of open questions i.e. it allows the
respondent to answer in his/her own words. For this study the researcher
uses structured questionnaire for collection primary data. In this
questionnaire, the researcher uses both Close-end questionnaire & Open-end
questionnaires for getting effective and accurate information from the
respondents.

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The questionnaire is designed based as on market condition to create
awareness, knowledge and to get feedback from the respondent. The
questionnaire was developed for the industrial sector, domestic sector and
the premise market.
All the people were contracted personally and they were interviewed by
stating the objective of the study the data, which are primary in nature are
recorded in the questionnaire which are retrieved for analysis.


Technique of analysis:-

The questionnaire was checked for completeness and the data were tabulated
individually for all the questions by using tally sheets. In this research
various percentages are identified in the analysis and they are prevented by
bar and pre-charts and frequencies in order to provide clarity.


Survey method:-

Survey method stands midway between he casualness of observational
purpose of undertaking such method, is to learn about peoples knowledge,
beliefs, preferences, satisfaction and so on and to measure three magnitudes
in the population. There are various techniques to be adopted.


          1. Telephone survey
          2.   Mailed survey




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Observation method:-


This method research gathers fresh data by observing the relevant actor and
setting. The observation method of collecting data in monitoring and
recording of events or actions at the spot of their occurrence through
personal or mechanical method. There are various methods to observe a
particular even or action.




Secondary data:-


Secondary data is the data which is already been collected and assembled.
This data is available with the companies or firms and it can also be got from
newspapers, periodicals, magazines etc.,
The research has collected the required secondary data form the records of
the organizations as well as from journals, newspapers, text books etc.,
information is also obtained form the staff and management of the
organization.


   1. Internal data:-


Internal data is the that is available within the organization and they are
produced or compiled by the organization in its normal operation. They
include credit records, transportation cast, raw materials, general and
development budgets etc.,

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2. External data:-


   External data are the data that is generated and collected from events and
   sources outside the firm premises. External data is available in plenty.
   This includes government publication, periodicals and books commercial
   data etc.,




                Definition of TheTerms Used


      MARKET:-


          “ A Market is an area for potential exchanges. Thus market is a
      group of buyers and sellers interested in negotiation the terms of
      purchase sales of goods/services. The negotiations work may be direct
      or indirectly conducted. In the market ownership and possession of
      products would be transferred from the seller to the buyer as per sale
      contract.


      MARKETING:-


       “ Marketing is a social and managerial process by which individuals
      and groups obtain what they need and want through creating, offering
      and exchanging products and services of that value with others”.
                                                              Phillip Kotler.

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CONSUMER:-


      A person who purchase or has the capacity to purchase the goods of
      service often for sale by the marketing firm in order to satisfy personal
      need and desires.




      PERCEPTION:-


          Perception is the sensing of stimuli external to the individual
      organism the act or process of comprehending the world the world in
      which the individual exists.
                   Perception has been defined by social psychologists as the
      “Complex process” by which people select organize and interpret
      sensory stimulation in to a meaningful and coherent picture of the
      work.


ATTITUDE:-


      Social     psychologist    defined    attitude   as   an   emotionalized
predisposition to respond positively or negatively to an object.
Predisposition can be thought of as categories of meaning stored in the
memory of a person and is based on previous experience. Predisposing the
person to have in an specific manner towards a certain objects in the
environment.



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BRAND:-


      A brand is a name, term, symbol, design or a combination of them
which is intended to identify the goods or services of one seller or group of
sellers and to differentiate them from those of competitors.




MARKETING RESEARCH:-


      Marketing research is the systematic gathering, recording and
analyzing of data about problems connected with the market place, i.e.,
Problems relation to product price, promotion and place and distribution of
the marketing size.


CONSUMEER BEHAVIOR:-


      Consumer behavior can be defined as “all psychological, social and
physical behavior of all potential consumer as they become aware of
evaluate, purchase, consume and tell other about product and services.
                                                     L.G. Schiffman.




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COMPANY PROFILE


The Legend of Hero Honda:-
What started out as a Joint Venture between Hero Group, the world‟s largest
bicycle manufacturers and the Honda Motor Company of Japan, has today
become the World‟s single largest two wheeler Company. Coming into
existence on January 19,1984. Hero Honda Motors Limited gave India
nothing less than a revolution on two-wheels made even more famous by the
„fill it – shut it – forget it‟ campaign. Driven by the trust of over 5 million
customers, the HERO HONDA product range today commands a market
share of 48% making it a giant in the industry. Add to that technological
excellence, an expansive dealer network, and reliable after sales service, and
you have one of the most customer-friendly companies.


This is proved by the company‟s sales over the years:
1985-86      43,000 units
1989-90      96,200 units
1998-99      5,30,600 units
1999-00      7,61,210 units
2000-01      10,29,555 units
2001-02      14,25,195 units
2002-03      16,77,537 units
2003-04      1.9 million units




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The story of Indomitable Enterpreneur

From rolling 60 cycles a day, the Hero Group chairman has steered his
group to becoming Indias largest two wheeler maker


(Yoshihide Munekuni, Chairman – and representative, Honda Motor
Company Ltd., Japan, announced that HERO HONDA has emerged as the
largest two wheeler company in the world having sold. 13 million motor
cycles during 2001. It was a proud movements for Brij Mohan Lal the
patriach of the Munjal family, which controls the HERO Group for Lall a
Businessman who is said to have ruled his sprawing family (he has several
brothers and nephews) with an iron fist, accolades have pouring in for years.
In the late eighties, the group became the largest producer of bicycles in the
world. Hero Cycles, with the capacity to produce 6.2 million bicycles per
annum, continues to be the world‟s largest bicycles manufacturer.


It‟s closest competitor is a company called Giant which produces at various
location including Taiwan, China and U.S.A. but, it‟s total capacity does not
add to more that 5 million,” sources said. This has found the Hero group a
place in the Guiness book of world records.


The Munjals of Ludhiana have come a long way since their first venture
Hero cycles was set up in 1956.             At that time, the company used to
manufacture 60 cycles a day. Now, it churns out over 18,500 cycles every
day. In a fully integrated scale of operations, the Munjals role their own
steel and still and make critical components like free wheels for their
bicycles. In their early years the Munjal realized that it was important to


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build long lasting relationships with workers, dealers and vendor. This was
to pay which dividends so on. In their early 1980‟s Honda of Japan had
decided to set a shop in India and was on they look out for a partner it has
received over tunes from the Who‟s who of India business. At the end of the
long list was the name of Munjals. Even in their reckoning, The Munjals
saw little chances of walking the altar with Honda. So they were pleasantly
surprised when one day they received a summons from Honda to link the
deal. In Japan, the Munjal‟s were told by the Honda brass that they along
had a way of doing business that was akin to that of the Japanese.


   Hero Honda motors Ltd is the undisputed leader in the country is
Motorcycle market. Its share is the largest two wheeler markets in the world
(after china).   Is close to 50 percent.    It‟s best selling brand includes
Splendor, CBZ and Passion. Its splendor is the largest selling motorcycle in
India. Hero Honda is also looking at sourcing cheap components from china
to produce low cost motor cycles.


  Once a small time Businessman from Ludhiana. Lall has done it all. He‟s
Wealthy through he lives modestly – crowned a stellar business corne with
the presidency of the confederation of Indian Industry. Famous quote of
Mr.Brijmohan Lall Munjal is “WE MUST DO SOMETHING FOR THE
COMMUNITY FROM WHOSE LAND WE GENERATE WEALTH”




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MISSION STATEMENT


Hero Honda is continuously striving for synergy between technology
systems and human resources to provide product and service that meet the
quality performance and price aspiration of our customers. While doing so,
we maintain the highest statement of ethical and social responsibilities.
Consistently innovative products and processing & developing team that
keep momentum going to take the company to excellence in the new
millennium.


   Brijmohan Lall‟s inspiration to enter the two-wheeler world came from a
desire to provide the cheapest form of transport for the poorest of the poor.
Post-partition, Brijmohan Lall Munjal and his brothers relocated to
Ludhiana. They had to begin from scratch. They set up a smanufacturers of
bicycle components. From then on there was no looking back. In typically
modest manner, B.M. Munjal accords a great dealof the credit for his
success to his family and his team.


   He traversed the road to success following these principles:
      Trusting his uncanny instincts
      A unique approach to people – one from the heart
      Ahead of his time, every time!
      The ideal corporate citizen! Showing others the way.




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BOARD OF DIRECTORS




Chairman                                    Mr. Brijmohan lall Munjal
Managing Director                           Mr. Pawan Munjal
Joint Managing Director                     Mr.Akio kazausa
Director                                    Mr.Shinichi Nakayama
Director                                    Mr.Satyanand Munjal
Director                                    Mr.Om Prakash Munjal
Director                                    Mr.M.P.Wadhawan
Director                                    Mr. S.P.Virmani
Director                                    Mr.O.P.Gupta
Director                                    Mr.M.Sudo
Director                                    Mr.S.Toshida
Director                                    Mr.N.N.Vohara
Director                                    Mr.Pradeep Dinodia
Director                                    Gen.(Retd) V.P.Malik




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DEALERS PROFILE


MAJESTIC MOBIKES (P) LIMITED is private Limited company started in
the year December 1999. Earlier it was a partnership company established
in the year 1985, and were appointed as the Authorised Dealer‟s by HERO
HONDA MOTORS LIMITED, NEW DELHI, for sales, spares and
servicing of the motorcycles Manufactured by them. Due to the growing
business and to maintain the ever changing market and the marketing
condition the partnership concern got changed to Private limited company.


The company constitutes of a board consisting of eight directors. Basically
the Company belongs to two families. Hence, four directors participate from
each Family.


   With a humble beginning of 60 motor cycles sales per month in 1985, the
company has grown to a sale volume of 600 motorcycles presently and the
servicing of motor cycles has reached to 3000 + mark in the service center
per month. And also the company has achieved an overall sale of Rs.120
lakhs spare parts in the year 2002-03.


Keeping in mind the ever growing demand in sales, spares and servicing in
the Hero Honda Motorcycles, the Board of Directors felt it at most necessary
for Expansion of the infrastructure to give a very smooth operation of the
dealership and provide STATE OF ART SHOWROOM AND WORKSHOP
FACILITY to its valid customers.




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In the year 2000 a plot measuring 6750 sq.ft. was purchased and in due
course of time an infrastructure consisting of 21000 sq.ft. In five levels a
building was constructed for smooth functioning.


In the month of August 2002 the new infrastructure was inaugurated and on
11th of August 2002 the operations commenced to the customer delight and
for the at most Satisfaction of HERO HONDA MOTORS LIMITED.


The company is driven by its Managing Director, Sri. H. Parameshwara with
enthusiasm and dynamic and supported by other Directors giving valuable
suggestions in making major decisions to improve upon business prospects.


In the year 2003-04 the company achieved a sales of Rs.250 lakhs and
expect to cross Rs.300 lakhs in the year 2004-05.




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Organisational chart of MAJESTIC MOBIKES.



                            MANAGING DIRECTOR




  SALES MANAGER                                                 ACCOUNTS MANAGER




DELIVERY        DELIVERY            SALES     SALES     SALES     SALES
                                    ASST.     ASST.     ASST.     ASST.


  WORKER            WORKER




                                 ACCOUNT          ACCOUNT            CASHIER
                                 ASST.                ASST.




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SALES PERFORMANCE


                  Nov‟02     Nov‟03         Apr-Nov‟02 Apr-Nov‟03
Domestic         159753       201277        1141357    1293979
Sales
Exports          2112         3256          14871      23269


HERO HONDA does it again


Sells 2 lac plus units for the second consecutive month
New Models Consolidate Their market Leadership
New Delhi, December 01, 2003. . .
Repeating the Success of October, Hero Honda, the „World No.1‟ two-
wheeler company, has sold over 2 lac motorcycle units a month, for two
consecutive months.        Hero Honda sold 2,04,533 units in November,
registering a superb growth of 26%.


The success has been well spread across all major motorcycle segments.
The Splendor + and Passion Plus duo together consolidated the company‟s
leadership in the executive segment.           Launched in mid-april 2003, CD
Dawn cemented its leadership in the entry segment. CD Dawn is now the
second highest selling motorcycle model in the country, after the Hero
Honda Splendor.




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Commenting on the record performance, Mr.Brijmohan Lall, Chairman,
Hero Honda Motors Ltd., said. “Our new products strategy, to identify and
satisfy emerging and latent needs, has shaped this success.           On this
achievement, I would like to thank and congratulate our customers,
employees and all stakeholders for their continued faith in the brand – Hero
Honda.”


Speaking on the future outlook of the company, Mr.Pawan Munjal, M.D.,
Hero Honda Motors Ltd., said “Passion plus with its national appeal, has got
back the „style‟ customer, thereby leading to an increase in our market share
in the executive segment. CD Dawn‟s tremendous success, since launch,
continues strongly. Going forward, we would aim to further strengthen our
leadership in the entry and executive segments, and also augment our
product offering in the premium segment.”          Following this incredible
performance, the company‟s outlook for the year looks to be great”.


The company had sols 2,07,472 units in October 2003, as against 1,65,066
units sold during October 2002, registering a strong growth of 26%.


Hero Honda Motors Ltd.,
Year 2002-03 Sales Growth
New Delhi, April 1, 2003.


Hero Honda Motor Ltd., the country‟s largest two wheeler maker finisher
the year 2002-03 with total motorcycle sales of 1,677,525 units a growth of
18% over last years sale of 1625302 motorcycles.



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For the month of March 2003, the company posted sales of 115,722
motorcycle compared to 135464 in March 2002. As reported earlier, the
economic slowdown, as a consequent of drought in certain parts of the
country and low agricultural production, affected the demand for a whole lot
of durables including motorcycles. Lack of clarity on VAT issues also
impacted sales.


The company achieved a significant landmark in exceeding its sales turnover
target of rs.5000 crore during the year; up from Rs.4539.49 crore in the
previous year.




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COMPANY MILESTONE
        YEAR                                    EVENT
2003                           Winner of the Review 200-Asia‟s Leading
                                  Companies Award (3rd Rank amongst the top
                                  10 Indian Companies)
                               Most Respected Company in Automobile
                                  Sector by Business World.
                               Bike Maker of the year by overdrive
                                  Magatine


2002                           Bike Maker of the Year by Overdrive
                                  Magazine
                               Winner of the Review 200-Asia‟s Leading
                                  Companies Award (4th Rank amongst top
                                  Indian Companies)
                               Sponsored „India-England Women‟s Cricket
                                  Series‟
                               Sponsored     „Hero   Honda   Masters    Golf
                                  Championship‟ Dawn model introduced.




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 Entrepreneur of the Year Award conferred
                                  upon the Chairman, Mr.Brijmohan Lall by
                                  Business Standard
                               Company        of    the   Year    for   Corporate
                                  Excellence by the Economic Times




                               Ambition model introduced
                               Giants International Award to the Chairman,
                                  .Brijmohan Lall in the field of Business &
                                  Industry.
                               Appointed Virender Sehwag, Mohammad
                                  Kaif, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and
                                  Zaheer      Khan    as   Brand      Ambassadors
                                  Buisness Leadership Award conferred upon
                                  the Chairman, Mr.Brijmohan Lall by Madras
                                  Management Association Mr.Pawan Munjal,
                                  Managing Director of Hero Honda Motors
                                  Ltd., Appointed as the Chairman of Asian
                                  PGA Tour Board of Directors


                               Sponsored       „Second      Indian      Television
                                  Academy Award‟
2001                           Bike Maker of the Year by Overdrive
                                  Magazine
                               Winner of the Review 200 – Asia‟s Leading



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Companies Award (9th Rank amongst top 10
                                  Indian Companies)
                               Passion model introduced
                               Achieved OM –One million production in
                                  one single year
                               Joy Model launched
                               Entrepreneur of the Year Award conferred
                                  upon the Chairman,
                               Mr.Brijmohan Lall by Ernst & Yojng
                               50,00,000th Bike produced
                               Three Leaves Award for Environment‟ to
                                  Hero Honda by Centre for Social &
                                  Environment Green Rating Project.
                               Sponsored „21st Cinema Express Award‟
                               Sponsored „India-England Test Series‟
                               Sponsored „First Indian Television academy
                                  Award‟
2000                           Sponsored      „Hero    Honda     NKP     Salve
                                  Challenger Trophy‟
                               Sponsored „Stardust Hero Honda Millennium
                                  Honours Award‟
                               Sponsored     „Hero     Honda   Masters   Golf
                                  Championship‟
                               Appointed      Sourav   Ganguly    &    Hrithik
                                  Roashan as Brand Ambassadors
                               Environment Performance Award to Hero



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Honda Dharuhera
                               Plant by Haryana State Pollution Control
                                  Board
                               Environment        Management        System   of
                                  Gurgaon Plant certified
                               ISO-14001 by DNV Holland
                               4,000,000th motorcycle produced
                               Sponsored „20th Cinema Express Award‟
                               Splendor declared World No.1 – largest
                                  selling single two wheeler model
                               Passport Programme – Customer Relation
                                  Programme launched
                               Sir Jehangir Ghandy Medal for Industrial
                                  Peace     conferred   upon   the    Chairman,
                                  Mr.Brijmohan Lll by XLRI, Jamshedpur.




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PRODUCT PROFILE
   Hero Honda currently is manufacturing 4 stroke motorcycles only. The
motorcycles are manufactured and assembled in Dharuhera and Gurgoan
plant. Hero Honda offers a wide range of motorcycles ranging from fuel
efficiency bikes to power & sleek looking bikes. Some of successful models
of Hero Honda are features in brief.


MAJESTIC MOBIKES in which the study is conducted, offers every variety
of the following bikes with all colours and specification prescribed by
HERO HONDA.




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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications           CD-DAWN                         Splendor +                   Passion Plus
                     Value Nayae Zamane              Designed to Excel            When Style Matter more
                             Ki
Engine              Stroke air cooled, Single        4-storke, OHC, single 4-storke, OHC, single Cylinder,
                    cylinder OHC                     Cylinder, air-cooled  air-cooled
Displacement        97.2cc                           97.2cc                     97.2cc

Clutch Type         Multi-plate wet type             Multi-plate wet type       Multi-plate wet type

Transmission        4-speed constant mesh            4-speed constant mesh      4-speed constant mesh

Final Drive         Roller Chain                     Roller Chain               Roller Chain

Ignition            N/A                              Electronic                 Electronic CDI

Starting            Kick starter                     Kick starter               Kick starter

Frame               Tubular double cradle            Double cradle tubular      Tubular Double cradle
                                                     type

Suspension          Telescopic hydraulic             Telescopic     hydraulic Telescopic hydraulic frock
(Front)                                              Frock
Suspension          Swing arm with hydraulic         Swing arm with             Swing arm with 5 step Adjustable
(Rear)              shock absorber                   hydraulic dampers          hydraulic dampers
Dimensions          1980 x 720 x 1045mm              1950 x 720 x 1042 mm       1980 x 720 x 1060 mm
(L x W x H)
Wheel Base          1230 mm                          1230 mm                    1230 mm

Ground              150 mm                           159 mm                     160 mm
Clearance
Dry Weight          108 kg                           109 kg                     116 kg

Tyres:              2.75 x 18-4PR,                   2.75” x 18”                2.75” x 18 x 4PR
Front/Rear          2.75 x 18-6 PR                   2.75” x 18”                420/3 x 18-4/6PR
Max. Power          7.4 PS @ 8000 rpm                7.5 PS @ 8000 rpm          7.5 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max. Speed          85 kmph                          85 kmph                    85 kmph
Fuel Tank           10.5 Litres                      10.5 Litres                12.8 Litres
Capacity            (1.8 Litres for reserve)         (1.4 Litres for reserve)   (1.1 Litres for reserve)

Brakes              Drum                             Drum                       Drum



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SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications        New CBZ                      Ambition 135                 Karizma
                      Motorcycling                                              Jet Set Go
                      Unplugged
Engine                4-storke, Single Cylinder,   4-storke, Single Cylinder,   4-storke, Air-cooled, Single
                      Air-cooled, OHC              Air-cooled, OHC              Cylinder, OHC
Displacement          156.8cc                      135cc                        223cc

Clutch Type           Multi-plate wet type         Multi-plate wet type         Multi-plate wet type

Transmission          5-speed constant mesh        5-speed constant mesh        5-speed constant mesh

Final Drive           Roller Chain                 Roller Chain                 Roller Chain
Ignition              Electronic CDI             Digital CDI System             AMI-Advanced Micro
                                                 (AMI)*                         Processor Ignition System
Starting              Kick Starter / Self-start  Kick Starter / Self starter    Kick Starter / Self starter
                      (Option)                   (Option)
Frame                 Single cradle tubular      Single Cradle Tubular          Tubular Single Cradle
                      Diamond type               Diamond type                   Diamond type
Suspension (Front)    Telescopic hydraulic Front Telescopic hydraulic           Telescopic hydraulic
                      Frock                      Front Frock                    Shock absorbers
Suspension (Rear)     Swing arm with 5-step        Swing arm with 5-step        Swing arm with 5-step
                      adjustable hydraulic         Adjustable Hydraulic         adjustable type Hydraulic
                      dampers                      Shock absorber               Shock absorber
Dimensions            2100x755x1130 mm             20300x760x1130 mm            2125x755x1160 mm
(L x W x H)
Wheel Base            1335 mm                      1285 mm                      1355 mm

Ground Clearance      150 mm                       150 mm                       150 mm

Dry Weight            138 kg/142 kgs               126.5 kgs. /130 kgs.         150 kgs.

Tyres: Front/Rear     2.75x18-42/100/90x18-56      2.75x18-42 P/3.00”x18-6P     2.75x18-42P/100x90x18-56P
Max. Power            12.8 PS @ 8000 rpm           (II BPH) 8.2 Kwat 8000       17 PS @ 7000 rpm
                                                   rpm
Max. Speed            0-60 Kmph                    100 Kmph                     125 Kmph
Fuel Tank             13 Litres                    12.5 Litres                  12.5 Litres
Capacity              (2.5 Litres for Reserve)     (2.0 Litres for Reserve)     (2.0 Litres for Reserve)
Brakes                (Front) Hydraulic Disc       (Front Disc)                 Disc (276 mm dia)
                      type (240mm dia)             130mm/240mm.
                      (Rear) Drum (130mm dia)      (Rear Disc) 130 mm


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Table No. 1

         STATUS OF THE RESPONDENTS


      STATUS                       NO. OF          % OF
                           RESPONDENTS        RESPONDENTS
          NEW                          73           73%

      EXISTING                         27           27%

       TOTAL                          100          100%
  Source: survey data.



   INTERPRETATION: -
   The statistics reveal that 73% were new purchases of Hero
   Honda where 27% were existing customers.




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STATUS OF THE RESPONDENTS
                     80.00%
                                             73%

                     70.00%



                     60.00%
  % of Respondents




                     50.00%



                     40.00%



                     30.00%                                           27%


                     20.00%



                     10.00%



                      0.00%
                                             NEW                     EXISTING

                                                            Status

Source : Table # 1




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Table No. 2
    OCCUPATION OF THE RESPONDENTS

   OCCUPATION                          NO. OF         % OF
                               RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
         BUSINESS                           47         47%

        SERVICES                            40         40%

         STUDENT                            13         13%

          TOTAL                             100       100%
 Source: survey data.




INTERPRETATION: -
The above analysis shows that 47% of respondents were
businessman, 40% were service holders and 13% were student.




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OCCUPATION OF THE RESPONDENTS
                        50.00%
                                   47%

                        45.00%

                                              40%
                        40.00%
     % of Respondents




                        35.00%


                        30.00%


                        25.00%


                        20.00%


                        15.00%                           13%

                        10.00%


                         5.00%


                         0.00%
                                 BUSINESS    SERVICES   STUDENT

                                            Status

    Source : Table # 2




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Table No. 3

SOURCES OF AWARENESS OF HERO HONDA

           SOURCE                      NO. OF       % OF
                                    RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
   ADVERTISEMENT                              38                38%

            FRIENDS                           24                24%

         RELATIVES                            10                10%

             OTHERS                           28                28%

            TOTAL                             100              100%
Source: survey data.


INTERPRETATION: -
This statistic reveal that greater part of respondents have got the
information from T.V and advertisement other than friends & relatives
about an important role in influencing them to opt for.


This reveals that Hero Honda is able to influence its consumer‟s base to tell
other about their product.




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SOURCES OF AWARENESS OF HERO
                        40.00%    38%
                                          HONDA

                        35.00%



                        30.00%
                                                                               28%
     % of Respondents




                        25.00%                     24%


                        20.00%



                        15.00%


                                                                    10%
                        10.00%



                         5.00%



                         0.00%
                                 ADVERTISEM ENT   FRIENDS         RELATIVES   OTHERS

                                                         Status

    Source : Table # 3




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Table No. 4

   SATISFACTION ABOUT SALESMANSHIP

       RATING                  NO. OF       % OF
                            RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
    VERY GOOD                           37              37%

          GOOD                          43              43%

           FAIR                         20              20%

           POOR                             0            0%

        TOTAL                          100              100%
   Source: survey data.




INTERPRETATION: -
The above table shows that 37% of the respondents of Hero Honda
have marked Sales Executives efficiency as very good 43% of
respondents have marked good for Sales Executives and only 20%
of respondents have marked fair for Sales executives.
This shows that Hero Honda possess a good sales force satisfy the
customers.




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SATISFACTION ABOUT SALESMANSHIP
                        50.00%



                        45.00%
                                             43%


                        40.00%
                                   37%

                        35.00%
     % of Respondents




                        30.00%



                        25.00%


                                                         20%
                        20.00%



                        15.00%



                        10.00%



                         5.00%


                                                                0%
                         0.00%
                                 VERY GOOD   GOOD        FAIR   P OOR

                                                RATING


   Source : Table # 4




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Table No. 5

  SATISFACTION ABOUT PRODUCT
  BRIEFING

  SATISFACTION                       NO. OF       % OF
                                  RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
               YES                          92          92%

                NO                          08          08%

           TOTAL                            100        100%
Source: survey data.




INTERPRETATION: -

The statistic reveal that the product profile presented by the
Salesman of Hero Honda is truly trustworthy with a majority of
92% of respondents showing satisfaction towards products
briefing.




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SATISFACTION ABOUT SALESMANSHIP
                    100.00%
                                            92%
                     90.00%


                     80.00%
 % of Respondents




                     70.00%


                     60.00%


                     50.00%


                     40.00%


                     30.00%


                     20.00%


                     10.00%
                                                                   8%

                      0.00%
                                            YES                    NO

                                                    SATISFACTION
Source : Table # 5




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Table No. 6
PERCEPTION OF SHOWROOM
AMBIENCE


   PERCEPTION                    NO. OF       % OF
                              RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
     VERY GOOD                              43              43%

            GOOD                            57              57%

            POOR                             0              0%

         TOTAL                              100           100%
   Source: survey data.




INTERPRETATION: -
Today‟s consumers oriented market has given rise to number of
aesthetic factors, which has to be taken into consideration by a
marketer. This is very much evident as shown in statistic that 43%
and 57% respondents have recognized the ambience of show room
as very good and good respectively.




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PERCEPTION OF SHOWROOM AMBIENCE
                    60.00%
                                                                57%



                    50.00%

                                      43%
 % of Respondents




                    40.00%




                    30.00%




                    20.00%




                    10.00%




                                                                       0%
                     0.00%
                                    VERY GOOD                   GOOD   POOR

                                                       PERCEPTION
Source : Table # 6




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Table No. 7

                          MODE OF PURCHASE

      MODE OF    NO, OF       % OF
     PURCHASE RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
        FINANCE                             67             67%

            CASH                            33             33%

         TOTAL                              100           100%
   Source: survey data.



   INTERPRETATION: -
   The study indicates that the mode of purchase of Hero Honda by the
   customers was mainly through Finance scheme with a majority of 66%
   and 34% of the customer have bought their vehicle through cash
   payment.




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MODE OF PURCHASE
                        80.00%




                        70.00%    67%



                        60.00%
     % of Respondents




                        50.00%




                        40.00%

                                                           33%

                        30.00%




                        20.00%




                        10.00%




                         0.00%
                                 FINANCE                   CASH
                                        MODE OF PURCHASE

    Source : Table # 7




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Table No. 8

CONSUMER PERCEPTION TOWARDS
FINANCE SCHEME

   FINANCE                       NO.              OF %OF
   SCHEME                        RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
     REASONABLE                             88                 88%

   UNREASONABLE                             12                 12%

           TOTAL                            100              100%
   Source: survey data.




 INTERPRETATION: -
 The statistics reveals that all the finance scheme that is offered by
 the dealer is perceived reasonable to maximum consumer with a
 majority of 88%.




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CONSUMER PERCEPTION TOWARDS
                     100.00%         FINANCE SCHEME
                                      88%
                     90.00%


                     80.00%


                     70.00%
  % of Respondents




                     60.00%


                     50.00%


                     40.00%


                     30.00%


                     20.00%
                                                                12%
                     10.00%


                      0.00%
                                   REASONABLE                UNREASONABLE

                                            FINANCE SCHEME

Source : Table # 8




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Table No. 9

                      TEST RIDE PROCESS

   SATISFIED                     NO. OF                   % OF
                          RESPONDENTS RESPONDENT
           YES                        88                    88%
            NO                        12                    12%
       TOTAL                         100                  100%
   Source: survey data.




 INTERPRETATION: -
 The statistic reveals that almost all the customers are offered for a test
 drive and were satisfied with the process. The test ride is offered
 within the limits of the showroom and a service employee is sent
 with the customer.




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TEST RIDE PROCESS

                     100.00%
                               88%
                     90.00%

                     80.00%
  % of Respondents




                     70.00%

                     60.00%

                     50.00%

                     40.00%

                     30.00%

                     20.00%
                                                   12%
                     10.00%

                      0.00%
                               YES                 NO

                                       SATISFIED


Source : Table # 9




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Table No. 10

PERCEPTION TOWARDS SALES
PROCESS

   PERCEPTION                         NO. OF            % OF
                              RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
      VERYGOOD                              33           33%
            GOOD                            56           56%
             FAIR                           11           11%
            POOR                            00           00%
         TOTAL                              100         100%
   Source: survey data.




 INTERPRETATION: -
 The study reveals that the consumer perceives the dealers sales process
 as very good and good with the percentage being 33% and 56%
 respectively.




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PERCEPTION TOWARDS SALES
                                            PROCESS
                        60.00%
                                            56%



                        50.00%
     % of Respondents




                        40.00%


                                   33%

                        30.00%




                        20.00%




                                                     11%
                        10.00%




                                                               0%
                         0.00%
                                 VERYGOOD   GOOD     FAIR   P OOR
                                            PERCEPTION


   Source : Table # 10




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SERVICE & PRODUCT




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Table No.11

 SATISFACTION ABOUT AFTER SALES
 SERVICE

   SATISFIED                     NO. OF              % OF
                          RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
           YES                        93                 93%
            NO                        07                 07%
       TOTAL                         100             100%
   Source: survey data.




 INTERPRETATION: -
 The statistic indicates that the greater part of respondents are
 satisfied about sales service with a majority of 93%.




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SATISFACTION ABOUT AFTER SALES
                                                 SERVICE
                           100.00%
                                           93%

                            90.00%


                            80.00%



                            70.00%
        % of Respondents




                            60.00%



                            50.00%



                            40.00%


                            30.00%



                            20.00%


                            10.00%                           7%

                             0.00%
                                           YES               NO

                                                 SATISFIED
       Source : Table # 11




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Table No. 12
          PERCEPTION OF RESPONDENTS
                  REGARDING COMPLAINT
                           RECOGNITION

   PERCEPTION                         NO. OF                     % OF
                              RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
      VERYGOOD                              36                    36%
            GOOD                            53                    53%
             FAIR                           11                    11%
            POOR                             0                     0%
         TOTAL                              100                  100%
   Source: survey data.



 INTERPRETATION: -
 The table reveals that the complaints of consumer after sales were duly
 attended by the sales force. This shall be of competitive tool to be used to
 build up the brand image.




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PERCEPTION OF RESPONDENTS
                               REGARDING COMPLAINT RECOGNITION
                      60.00%


                                                     53%

                      50.00%
  % of Respondents




                      40.00%
                                   36%



                      30.00%




                      20.00%



                                                                 11%
                      10.00%




                                                                        0%
                       0.00%
                                PERCEPTION         VERYGOOD      GOOD   FAIR

                                                     PERCEPTION

Source : Table # 12




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Table No. 13
   CONSUMER                     PERCEPTION       TOWARDS
   HERO HONDA PERFORMANCE

  OPINION                     NO. OF            % OF
                          RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
      VERY                         27             27%
      GOOD
      GOOD                         56             56%
       FAIR                        17             17%
      POOR                         0              0%
    TOTAL                        100            100%
   Source: survey data.


INTERPRETATION: -
As per the above table the respondents feel that Hero Honda‟s
performance is very good revealed by their personal experience of
using the bike. This shows that Hero Honda has very good market
potential through its performance.




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CONSUMER PERCEPTION TOWARDS
                               HERO HONDA PERFORMANCE
                    60.00%
                                                  56%


                    50.00%
 % of Respondents




                    40.00%




                    30.00%      27%



                    20.00%
                                                                 17%



                    10.00%




                                                                        0%
                     0.00%
                              VERY GOOD          GOOD            FAIR   P OOR

                                                     OPINION

Source : Table # 13




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Table No. 14

  CONSUMER                     PERCEPTION            TOWARDS
  PERSONNEL EFFECTIVENESS

 PERCEPTION                        NO. OF                % OF
                           RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
   VERY GOOD                            22                22%
         GOOD                           64                64%
          FAIR                          14                14%
          POOR                           0                 0%
       TOTAL                           100               100%
   Source: survey data.



INTERPRETATION: -
The study indicates that most of the customer of Hero Honda are
satisfied with the service. Personnel‟s attitude as they perceived their
performance very good and good with a percentage of 22% and 64%
respectively.




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CONSUMER PERCEPTION TOWARDS
                                PERSONNEL EFFECTIVENESS
                     70.00%
                                                    64%

                     60.00%
  % of Respondents




                     50.00%



                     40.00%



                     30.00%
                                 22%
                     20.00%
                                                                 14%

                     10.00%


                                                                        0%
                     0.00%
                               VERY GOOD            GOOD         FAIR   POOR

                                                   PERCEPTION
Source : Table # 14




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Table No. 15

CONSUMER EXPECTION FROM HERO
HONDA

  SPECIFICATION                              NO. OF                  % OF
                                     RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
       MORE POWER                              13                      13%
              STYLE                            17                      17%
  PRICE REDUCTION                              26                      26%
    MORE COLOURS                               23                      23%
  FREE ACCESSORIES                             21                      21%
            TOTAL                             100                    100%
 Source: survey data.




INTERPRETATION: -
From the study its revealed that the respondents excepts price cut from Hero
Honda with the percentage being 26%. This is followed by an expectation of
more colors and free accessories with 23% and 21% of the respondents opting
for them respectively.




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CONSUMER PERCEPTION TOWARDS
                                PERSONNEL EFFECTIVENESS
                   30.00%


                                                       26%
                   25.00%
                                                                        23%
                                                                                     21.00%
% of Respondents




                   20.00%

                                         17%

                   15.00%
                              13%


                   10.00%




                    5.00%




                    0.00%
                            MORE POWER   STYLE     PRICE REDUCTION   MORE COLOURS      FREE
                                                                                    ACCESSORIES
                                            SPECIFICATION
Source : Table # 15




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TABLE NO. 16

CONSUMER PERCEPTION TOWARDS
DEALER EFFECTIVENESS AND
RECOMMENDATION

  EFFECTIVENESS                             NO. OF             % OF
                                  RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
              YES                             93                 93%
               NO                             07                 07%
           TOTAL                             100                100%
   Source: survey data.




INTERPRETATION: -
The statistic reveals that 93% of the consumer of Hero Honda are satisfied
with the service of dealer and its effectiveness and recommended it to their
relatives and friends.




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CONSUMER PERCEPTION TOWARDS DEALER
                                EFFECTIVENESS AND RECOMMENDATION

                     100.00%
                                              93%
                      90.00%


                      80.00%


                      70.00%
  % of Respondents




                      60.00%


                      50.00%


                      40.00%


                      30.00%


                      20.00%


                      10.00%                                        7%

                       0.00%
                                             YES                    NO

                                                    EFFECTIVENESS
Source : Table # 16




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Table No. 17
RESPONDENTS                          OPINION         ON    THE
AVALIBILITY OF THE SPARE PART OF
THE HERO HONDA

  AVAILABILITY                              NO. OF         % OF
                                  RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
      VERY GOOD                               13             13%
            GOOD                              27             27%
             FAIR                             41             41%
             POOR                             19             19%
          TOTAL                              100           100%
   Source: survey data.




INTERPRETATION: -
The above statistic reveals that majority of the respondents are
quite pleased and satisfied with the availability of spare parts of
Hero Honda while 19% of respondents feel that the company
should work on this front.



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RESPONDENTS OPINION ON THE
                              AVAILABILITY OF THE SPARE PART OF THE
                                           HERO HONDA

                     45.00%
                                                     41%
                     40.00%



                     35.00%
  % of Respondents




                     30.00%
                                            27%
                     25.00%


                     20.00%
                                                              19%


                     15.00%
                                 13%

                     10.00%



                     5.00%



                     0.00%
                              VERY GOOD     GOOD     FAIR     POOR
                                          AVAILABILITY


Source : Table # 17




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Table No. 18

             RESPONDENTS PREFERENCE
            TOWARDS VEHICLE SERVICE

  RESPONSE                       NO. OF             % OF
                           RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
 DEALERSHIP                           33                33%
 AUTHORIZED                           50                50%
    SERVICE
     CENTRE
      LOCAL                           17                17%
  MECHANIC
     TOTAL                          100             100%
    Source: survey data.



INTERPRETATION: -
The survey reveals that majority of the respondents trust authorized
service centres while coming for servicing. But quite a few
respondents (33%) also favor dealership for the same.




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RESPONDENTS PREFERENCE TOWARDS
                                         VEHICLE SERVICE
                        60.00%




                        50.00%
                                                     50%
     % of Respondents




                        40.00%



                                     33%

                        30.00%




                        20.00%
                                                                        17%



                        10.00%




                         0.00%
                                 DEALERSHIP   AUTHORIZED SERVICE   LOCAL M ECHANIC
                                                   CENTRE
                                              RESPONSE


    Source : Table # 18




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Table No. 19
 CONSUMER PREFERANCE FOR HERO
 HONDA BRANDS

    BRANDS                       NO. OF              % OF
                         RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
   SLPENDER                           18               18%
  SPLENDER+                           46               46%
     PASSION                          10               10%
         PLUS
    CD DAWN                           10               10%
    KARIZMA                            4               4%
         C.B.Z                         0               0%
 AMBITION135                           0               0%
      TOTAL                          100             100%
 Source: survey data.




INTERPRETATION: -
The statistic reveals that Hero Honda‟s Splender+ is the first preference
of the customers with 64% of respondents opting for it followed by
percentages being 22% , 10% , 4% respectively.


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CONSUMER PREFERENCE FOR HERO
                                            HONDA BRANDS

                      50.00%

                                            46%
                      45.00%


                      40.00%
  % of Respondents




                      35.00%


                      30.00%


                      25.00%


                      20.00%
                                 18%

                      15.00%

                                                       10%        10%
                      10.00%


                       5.00%
                                                                           4.00%

                                                                                     0.00%      0.00%
                       0.00%
                               SLPENDER   SPLENDER+   PASSION    CD DAWN   KARIZMA    C.B.Z   AMBITION135
                                                       PLUS
                                                       AVAILABILITY

Source : Table # 19




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Table No. 20
CONSUMER CHOICE OF ALTERNATIVE
BRAND OF TWO WHEELER

COMPANY                       NO. OF             % OF
                          RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
      BAJAJ                        52                52%
       T.V.S                       28                28%
   YAMAHA                          20                20%
    TOTAL                         100            100%
   Source: survey data.



INTERPRETATION: -
The statistic reveals that the respondents would have purchased
Bajaj in absence of Hero Honda as their first option, where as
T.V.S and Yamaha as their second and their option.




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CONSUMER CHOICE OF ALTERNATIVE
                                     BRAND OF TWO WHEELER

                      60.00%

                                         52%
                      50.00%
  % of Respondents




                      40.00%



                      30.00%                                     28%

                                                                         20%
                      20.00%



                      10.00%



                       0.00%
                                        BAJAJ                    T.V.S   YAMAHA
                                                           COMPANY
Source : Table # 20




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Table No. 21
 REASON                   FOR        PURCHASING   HERO
 HONDA

         REASON                       NO. OF      % OF
                               RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS
   PERFORMANCE                              48     48%
           STYLE                            13     13%
            PRICE                           17     17%
    BRAND IMAGE                             22     22%
          TOTAL                             100   100%
   Source: survey data.




 INTERPRETATION: -
 The study reveals that Hero Honda is chosen by respondents
 mainly due to its performance & brand image.




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REASON FOR PURCHASING HERO HONDA


                    60.00%




                    50.00%
                                    48%




                    40.00%
 % of Respondents




                    30.00%




                                                                           22%

                    20.00%
                                                                     17%

                                                      13%

                    10.00%




                     0.00%
                                    48                 13            17    22
                                                            REASON
Source : Table # 21




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FINDINGS

      The old prophecy that once a customer is a customer has become a
myth in the present day competitive world. Brand image is no longer works
a magic with the consumer. So to hold the customer to the brand and attract
new consumers the company must produce products that are efficient and
competent along with its marketing activities that help in sales of the
product.
After analyzing the response of the consumer interviewing and observation


The following were found during the study: -

   1. HERO HONDA motorcycles are first in demand in two wheeler
      markets as per the information obtained from the questionnaire and
      general observation.


   2. Major part of the HERO HONDA splendor users are business people
      and next are service, found from the questionnaire.


   3. From analysis and interpretation it is found that Hero Honda splendor
      is mainly chosen for its performance and brand image.


   4. Major part of the consumer have chosen finance scheme offered by
      the dealer for purchasing the bike.




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5. HERO HONDA is the only two wheeler company in India which has
      given these vast ranges of motorcycles to the market, obtained form
      general observation during the study.


   6. HERO HONDA has plans of letting some more new models in future
      as per the information it was found that splendor is the worlds largest
      selling bike.


   7. Majority of the customers were aware of HERO HONDA through
      T.V. & newspapers advertisement. Other than this there friends &
      Relatives also place an important role in influencing the customer.


   8. Majority of respondent are significantly influenced by their friends in
      purchase decision, followed by the influence of family and dealers
      while purchase.


   9. Respondent are completely satisfied by the mileage of HERO
      HONDA bike.




   10.Customers are satisfied about HERO HONDA bike because of easy
      availability of spares parts of their bike.


   11.Majority of customers get their vehicle service a Authorized service
      units and authorized dealers and very few services on to local services
      centers.



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12.It has been observed during the course of survey that the sales remain
      low particularly on Tuesday & Saturdays owing to superstitions in the
      mind of consumers.


   13. From the survey its revealed that     Bajaj motors is the foremost
      competitor of Hero Honda.




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CONCLUSION


HERO HONDA is one of the leading two wheeler producer in the globe. It
holds a important place in the minds of consumer by providing efficient
service and better products. Product efficiency and innovations are the
method they live up today. Their engineering is comprehensive.


Consumer perception towards HERO HONDA motorcycles is very good. It
has created a very good brand image for it self through providing low
maintenance, fuel efficient, sleek looking models along with efficient after
sales service. It has attracted every class customers.
In today‟s competitive business environment, it is only due to the positive
perception of the consumer that the company is being able to compete in the
market with its other competitors.




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RECOMMENDATIONS & SUGGESTIONS


      1. Most of the customers are of the view that the price tag of HERO
          HONDA bikes as compared to other similar bikes is a bit higher.
          Hence the price of the bikes especially the power range bikes like
          Hero Honda AMBITION, CBZ, KARIAMA could be reduced


      2. CD-Dawn, Splendor+ and Passion Plus, could be added with more
          power, mileage and given with more colours.


      3. The customers should be provided with enough information
          regarding effective maintenance of the bike so that the consumers
          gets the best from the bike.


      4. HERO HONDA has to identify those dealers who are facing the
          problem with sales and take adequate measures to keep up the so
          far created brand image.


      5. Hero Honda has to use more promotional techniques to improve
          the sales in future. It has to conduct more road shows/public
          display by which the consumer is given with much detailed
          information about the product and more public awareness is
          created.




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6. Many existing customer have states that some Hero Honda vehicle
      (CD-Dawn , Splendor) have not a good road grip. Hence it is
      suggested that those vehicle must re-engineer for better road grip.


      7. Many existing customers have stated that the splendor+ be
          provided with self starter and disc brakes. So the company should
          focus on those factors.




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QUESTIONNAIRE


Dear customer,
               First and foremost accept my congratulation on being the
proud owner of a HERO HONDA motor cycle. I heartily welcome you to
the family of HERO HONDA users.

I , Kajal Roy final year B.B.M. student of the Oxford College Of Business
Management doing a project work on “Consumer Perception Towards
HERO HONDA With Reference To Sales Process, Service And
Product” for my academic purpose. I request you to kindly fill this
questionnaire & oblige.

Thanking you,

Sincerely yours,
For MAJESTIC MOBIKES (P) LTD.




1.Your name : -

2.Occupation :-
                   Business                 service                Student

3.Are you an existing customer or a new customer of Majestic Mobikes?

                    Existing                          New

4.How did you come to know about the Dealership?

              Friends            Advertising           Relatives   Others

5.What is your opinion about sales executive of HERO HONDA?

            Very good              Good                     Fair    Poor



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6.Are you satisfied with product briefing by the sales executive?

                                   Yes                          No

7.What is your opinion about showroom ambience?

                      Very good                       Good             Poor


8.Did you buy your motorcycle through finance or cash?

                       Finance                            Cash

9.If finance, how do you find the finance schemes?

                      Reasonable                       Un-reasonable

10.Did you take test ride?

                       Yes                  No

11.If yes, how did you feel about it ?

                      Satisfied                  Dissatisfied

12.What is your opinion about overall sales process ?

                     Very good                    Good

                      Fair                         Poor

13.Are you satisfied with the after sales service provided by Dealer ?

                       Yes                       No




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14.What is your opinion about the complaint recognition by service
personnel ?


                       Very good                   Good

                        Fair                       Poor


15. What is your opinion about the performance of HERO HONDA bikes ?

                         Very good                  Good

                           Fair                     Poor

16. What do you feel regarding the availability of spare parts of the HERO
HONDA ?

              Very good                     Good

                Fair                        Poor

17.What is your preference towards servicing of your bike?

          Dealership     Authorised service centre
          Local mechanic

18. What is your opinion about the effectiveness of sales personnel?

               Very good                       Good

                Fair                               Poor

19.What are the specification (Quality, attributes, etc.) do you expect from
HERO HONDA ?

More power                 Style              Price reduction

More colors               Free accessories


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20.Which motorcycle of HERO HONDA you have purchased?

           Splendor+                           Passion+

           CD-Dawn                             C.B.Z

           Ambition 135                        Karizma


21.Which company would you prefer other than HERO HONDA?

                    T.V.S                   Bajaj         Yamaha


22.Why did you choose HERO HONDA motorcycle?

          Performance                       Style

          Price                             Brand Image




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BIBLIOGRAPHY

      TEXTBOOKS REFERRED

                  Consumer Behavior        : Leon. G. Shiffman
                  Essentials Of Marketing : P.N. Reddy, Sherlakar S.A.
                  Principle of Marketing   : Philip Kotler



      MAGAZINES
                  Business Today
                  Business World
                  Business standard


      NEWSPAPER REFERRED
                  Economics Times
                  Business Times
                  The Times Of India



      WEB SITE REFERRED
                  www.herohonda.com
                  www.herogroup.com
                  www.autoindia.com
                  www.google.com.




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  • 1. THEORITICAL BACKGROUND Edward Butler, an English man, built the first motor tricycle in 1884. the first gasoline engine motorcycle to appeal publicly was built by Gottlieb Daimler of Bad lsnndtstt, Germany in1885. The first practical engines & motorcycles were designed by the French, Belgians, followed by British German, Italian and American markers. The popularity of the vehicles grew, especially after 1910. During World War I the motorcycle was I the motorcycle was used by all branches of the armed forces in Europe, Principally for dispatching. After the war it enjoyed as port vogere until the great depression began in 1927. After World War II a revival of interest in motorcycle lasted into the 20th century. With the vehicle being used for high-speed touring and sport competitions. Today‟s two wheeler market is extremely competitative and difficult to imagine by a layman. With the introduction of India and foreign collaborated two wheelers in India urban consumers aspire to process the latest in terms of look, technology, energy, efficient & sleek looking models. Some of the marvels of two of the marvels which still remain aspiring are: - The Oxford College of Business Management 1
  • 2. Millet of 1892 Dedion – Buton – 1895 Hide brand & Wolfmueller 1894 Orient Aster – 1898 Harley – Davidson – 1902. Thought Two – Wheeler segment in India showed inertia today it is one of the fastest growing 2-wheeler segments. The Oxford College of Business Management 2
  • 3. INDUSTRY PROFILE The two-wheeler market has had a perceptible shift from a buyers market to a sellers market with a variety of choices. Players are competing on various fronts such as pricing, technology, product design, productivity, sales process, after sales service, marketing and distribution. In the short term, market shares of individual manufacturers are sensitive to capacity, product acceptance, pricing and competitive pressures from other manufacturers. All the four segments, Motor Cycles, Scooters, Scooerettes and Mopeds have witnessed capacity additions in the last one year and it will continue in the upcoming period as and when the foreign companies opens a local subsidiary. Over this period as and when the foreign companies opens a local subsidiary. Over this period, only the Motor Cycle segment is expected witness higher demand vise-versa supply, while the Scooters, Scooterettes and Mopeds supply will outstrip demand. As incomes grew and people felt the need to own a private means of transport, sale of two-wheelers raised. Penetration of the two-wheelers is expected to increase to approximately to more than 25%by 2005. The Oxford College of Business Management 3
  • 4. The Motor Cycle segment will continue to lead the demand for two-wheelers in the coming years. Motor Cycle sales is expected to increase by 20% as compared to 1% growth in the Scooter market and 3% by Scooterttes and Moped sales respectively for the next two-years. The Indian two and three wheeler industry produced and sold about 4.5million units in 2003-2004. Like any other Indian Industry, the policy environment guided and controlled this segment of the industry as well. Licensing norms ruled the day till mid 80‟s. Access to foreign technology inputs and foreign investment were strictly government controlled. Since mid 80‟s, the Indian automobile industry was administered select doses of liberalization. Foreign collaborations with equity up to 26%, fresh licenses and conditional CKD imports, etc. were allowed. This liberalization coupled with the Indian market potential attracted world majors like Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Piaggio setup their Joint Ventures during mid 80‟s in India. From 1991 onwards, the industry was de- licensed. Automatic approvals for foreign equity up to 51% and equity participation in excess of 51% with specific approvals entered the rulebook. Honda converted one of its Joint Ventures to a 51% subsidiary On regulation front, Central Motor Vehicles Regulations mandates the safety, emissions and other norms. Vehicular emissions standards came into effect first in 1991 and were tightened further in 1996. For the two and three wheeler these are among the tightest in the world. Further tightening has taken effect from April 2000. The four-stroke Motor Cycle has added new dimensions to the two-wheeler segment. The major players in the Motor Cycle market are Bajaj Auto Ltd. The Oxford College of Business Management 4
  • 5. with its Pulser DTS-i, Hero Honda Co. with its Hero Honda Karizma. Competition is intense in all segments of the two-wheeler industry with fuel efficiency and price being crucial considerations for success. In the recent past, a manufacturer‟s ability at product innovation and opening new market niches have also been crucial for the growth of the industry. Bajaj Auto Ltd. entered the Motor Cycle segment in the mid 80‟s. Since then it has won market shares increasing indigenisation and by opening new market niches for their products. Bajaj has emphasized its higher safety and superior quality. Fuel efficiency allowed Hero Honda to dominate the 100cc Motor Cycle segment for most of the last eight years. Bajaj Auto Ltd. has gained considerable market share in this segment since it also launched a four- stroke Motor Cycle two years ago. The 100-cc segment is further power (dominated by Bajaj Pulser DTS-i), fuel economy and sub-segments. The semi-urban and rural markets will increase in importance in the future and all manufacturers‟ plan to launch heavier bikes with stronger suspensions. The relatively affordable and stable prices of Bajaj Motor Cycles backed by flexible loan options have caused other Motor Cycles to continuously lose market share to them in the previous few years. The Oxford College of Business Management 5
  • 6. Title of the study:- “Consumer perception towards Hero Honda with reference to Sales, Service and Product‟‟. Place of the study:- The study was conducted in Bangalore. The showroom MAJESTICS MOBIKES (P) LIMITED, which is located at 125, R.V Road, Bangalore-560004. Objectives of the study:- 1. To analyse consumer perception towards HERO HONDA motorcycle in general . 2. To analyse consumer perception towards the sales process and service of the HERO HONDA and company‟s motor cycle performance. 3. To get feed back on what consumer expects from the HERO HONDA. 4. To find the factor responsible for opting HERO HONDA motorcycle. 5. To find out consumers perception with respect to dealer effectiveness. 6. To come out with appropriate conclusion and recommendation as based on analysis and interpretation of data. The Oxford College of Business Management 6
  • 7. Scope of the study:- The study helped in knowing about awareness and satisfaction of customers towards “Hero Honda”. As those products has a very good reputation in the market, the feed back, perception and awareness of this product was easy to gather. It also helps us to increase our practical knowledge towards marketing of a company. Limitations of the study:- a) In this study it was not possible to collect the opinion of all the customers owing to personal constraints. So assumption were made that the respondents will provide correct information. b) The study had to be completed within a specified period of time and in a particular showroom. So the findings can not be generalize for the company as a whole. c)As the other areas were untouched the report may not be applicable for those areas. The Oxford College of Business Management 7
  • 8. Research Methodology:- The research was carried out through survey method. Filed work was Carried out in order to collect data. Data was collected through questionnaire, interview & related websites. The analysis of the data was done through simple statistical technique such as drawing of percentage for generalization, construction of tables for tabulation the primary data. The use of diagram to have a better understanding adopted in study. Research Instrument:- Research design is an arrangement of condition for collection & analysis of data in a manner that aims to combine relevance to the research work with economy in proceeds. It provides the signification of procedures for collecting and analyzing the information required problems. It provides the scientific frame works for conducting some research investigation. Consumers research today use two different types of research methodology to study consumer behavior. 1. Quantitative:- Quantitative research‟s descriptive in nature and used researches to understand the efforts of various promotional inputs or the consumers thus enabling markets to predict consumer behavior The Oxford College of Business Management 8
  • 9. 2. Qualitative:- Qualitative research method consist of depth interviews, focus groups metaphor analysis, college research and projective techniques this technique is administered by a high-trainered interviews-analyst that also analyze the findings. Thus they tend to be some what subjective because sample sites are generates to a larger population SOURCES OF DATA:- The next stage of marketing research calls of developing the most efficient plan for gathering the needed information to solve the problem for this task, researcher has to look out for the type and source of data which may field the desired results for stated objectives. The design of data collecting method is the backbone of research. There are basically two methods of data collecting a) Observation b) Survey In observation the researcher personally collects the data where as in the survey method data originates from the persons on whom the research is being introduced. Questioning in the process of data collect used in the survey method. Questioning as its name suggests asking questions to people who are though to have the desired information. The Oxford College of Business Management 9
  • 10. Data can be distinguished as:- Primary data:- Primary data consists of original information for the specific purpose at hand. It is first hand information for the direct users of respondents. The tools used to collect the data may vary depend can be collected through various methods. Structured questionnaire:- The structured questionnaire most common instrument in collecting primary data, broadly speaking a question presented to a respondent for his/her answer. There are two distinct form of questionnaire I. Close-end questionnaire II. Open-end questionnaire Close-end questionnaire:- Close-end questionnaire consists of closed questionnaire i.e. it includes all the possible answers and the respondent makes a choice from them. Open-end questionnaire:- Open-end questionnaire consists of open questions i.e. it allows the respondent to answer in his/her own words. For this study the researcher uses structured questionnaire for collection primary data. In this questionnaire, the researcher uses both Close-end questionnaire & Open-end questionnaires for getting effective and accurate information from the respondents. The Oxford College of Business Management 10
  • 11. The questionnaire is designed based as on market condition to create awareness, knowledge and to get feedback from the respondent. The questionnaire was developed for the industrial sector, domestic sector and the premise market. All the people were contracted personally and they were interviewed by stating the objective of the study the data, which are primary in nature are recorded in the questionnaire which are retrieved for analysis. Technique of analysis:- The questionnaire was checked for completeness and the data were tabulated individually for all the questions by using tally sheets. In this research various percentages are identified in the analysis and they are prevented by bar and pre-charts and frequencies in order to provide clarity. Survey method:- Survey method stands midway between he casualness of observational purpose of undertaking such method, is to learn about peoples knowledge, beliefs, preferences, satisfaction and so on and to measure three magnitudes in the population. There are various techniques to be adopted. 1. Telephone survey 2. Mailed survey The Oxford College of Business Management 11
  • 12. Observation method:- This method research gathers fresh data by observing the relevant actor and setting. The observation method of collecting data in monitoring and recording of events or actions at the spot of their occurrence through personal or mechanical method. There are various methods to observe a particular even or action. Secondary data:- Secondary data is the data which is already been collected and assembled. This data is available with the companies or firms and it can also be got from newspapers, periodicals, magazines etc., The research has collected the required secondary data form the records of the organizations as well as from journals, newspapers, text books etc., information is also obtained form the staff and management of the organization. 1. Internal data:- Internal data is the that is available within the organization and they are produced or compiled by the organization in its normal operation. They include credit records, transportation cast, raw materials, general and development budgets etc., The Oxford College of Business Management 12
  • 13. 2. External data:- External data are the data that is generated and collected from events and sources outside the firm premises. External data is available in plenty. This includes government publication, periodicals and books commercial data etc., Definition of TheTerms Used MARKET:- “ A Market is an area for potential exchanges. Thus market is a group of buyers and sellers interested in negotiation the terms of purchase sales of goods/services. The negotiations work may be direct or indirectly conducted. In the market ownership and possession of products would be transferred from the seller to the buyer as per sale contract. MARKETING:- “ Marketing is a social and managerial process by which individuals and groups obtain what they need and want through creating, offering and exchanging products and services of that value with others”. Phillip Kotler. The Oxford College of Business Management 13
  • 14. CONSUMER:- A person who purchase or has the capacity to purchase the goods of service often for sale by the marketing firm in order to satisfy personal need and desires. PERCEPTION:- Perception is the sensing of stimuli external to the individual organism the act or process of comprehending the world the world in which the individual exists. Perception has been defined by social psychologists as the “Complex process” by which people select organize and interpret sensory stimulation in to a meaningful and coherent picture of the work. ATTITUDE:- Social psychologist defined attitude as an emotionalized predisposition to respond positively or negatively to an object. Predisposition can be thought of as categories of meaning stored in the memory of a person and is based on previous experience. Predisposing the person to have in an specific manner towards a certain objects in the environment. The Oxford College of Business Management 14
  • 15. BRAND:- A brand is a name, term, symbol, design or a combination of them which is intended to identify the goods or services of one seller or group of sellers and to differentiate them from those of competitors. MARKETING RESEARCH:- Marketing research is the systematic gathering, recording and analyzing of data about problems connected with the market place, i.e., Problems relation to product price, promotion and place and distribution of the marketing size. CONSUMEER BEHAVIOR:- Consumer behavior can be defined as “all psychological, social and physical behavior of all potential consumer as they become aware of evaluate, purchase, consume and tell other about product and services. L.G. Schiffman. The Oxford College of Business Management 15
  • 16. COMPANY PROFILE The Legend of Hero Honda:- What started out as a Joint Venture between Hero Group, the world‟s largest bicycle manufacturers and the Honda Motor Company of Japan, has today become the World‟s single largest two wheeler Company. Coming into existence on January 19,1984. Hero Honda Motors Limited gave India nothing less than a revolution on two-wheels made even more famous by the „fill it – shut it – forget it‟ campaign. Driven by the trust of over 5 million customers, the HERO HONDA product range today commands a market share of 48% making it a giant in the industry. Add to that technological excellence, an expansive dealer network, and reliable after sales service, and you have one of the most customer-friendly companies. This is proved by the company‟s sales over the years: 1985-86 43,000 units 1989-90 96,200 units 1998-99 5,30,600 units 1999-00 7,61,210 units 2000-01 10,29,555 units 2001-02 14,25,195 units 2002-03 16,77,537 units 2003-04 1.9 million units The Oxford College of Business Management 16
  • 17. The story of Indomitable Enterpreneur From rolling 60 cycles a day, the Hero Group chairman has steered his group to becoming Indias largest two wheeler maker (Yoshihide Munekuni, Chairman – and representative, Honda Motor Company Ltd., Japan, announced that HERO HONDA has emerged as the largest two wheeler company in the world having sold. 13 million motor cycles during 2001. It was a proud movements for Brij Mohan Lal the patriach of the Munjal family, which controls the HERO Group for Lall a Businessman who is said to have ruled his sprawing family (he has several brothers and nephews) with an iron fist, accolades have pouring in for years. In the late eighties, the group became the largest producer of bicycles in the world. Hero Cycles, with the capacity to produce 6.2 million bicycles per annum, continues to be the world‟s largest bicycles manufacturer. It‟s closest competitor is a company called Giant which produces at various location including Taiwan, China and U.S.A. but, it‟s total capacity does not add to more that 5 million,” sources said. This has found the Hero group a place in the Guiness book of world records. The Munjals of Ludhiana have come a long way since their first venture Hero cycles was set up in 1956. At that time, the company used to manufacture 60 cycles a day. Now, it churns out over 18,500 cycles every day. In a fully integrated scale of operations, the Munjals role their own steel and still and make critical components like free wheels for their bicycles. In their early years the Munjal realized that it was important to The Oxford College of Business Management 17
  • 18. build long lasting relationships with workers, dealers and vendor. This was to pay which dividends so on. In their early 1980‟s Honda of Japan had decided to set a shop in India and was on they look out for a partner it has received over tunes from the Who‟s who of India business. At the end of the long list was the name of Munjals. Even in their reckoning, The Munjals saw little chances of walking the altar with Honda. So they were pleasantly surprised when one day they received a summons from Honda to link the deal. In Japan, the Munjal‟s were told by the Honda brass that they along had a way of doing business that was akin to that of the Japanese. Hero Honda motors Ltd is the undisputed leader in the country is Motorcycle market. Its share is the largest two wheeler markets in the world (after china). Is close to 50 percent. It‟s best selling brand includes Splendor, CBZ and Passion. Its splendor is the largest selling motorcycle in India. Hero Honda is also looking at sourcing cheap components from china to produce low cost motor cycles. Once a small time Businessman from Ludhiana. Lall has done it all. He‟s Wealthy through he lives modestly – crowned a stellar business corne with the presidency of the confederation of Indian Industry. Famous quote of Mr.Brijmohan Lall Munjal is “WE MUST DO SOMETHING FOR THE COMMUNITY FROM WHOSE LAND WE GENERATE WEALTH” The Oxford College of Business Management 18
  • 19. MISSION STATEMENT Hero Honda is continuously striving for synergy between technology systems and human resources to provide product and service that meet the quality performance and price aspiration of our customers. While doing so, we maintain the highest statement of ethical and social responsibilities. Consistently innovative products and processing & developing team that keep momentum going to take the company to excellence in the new millennium. Brijmohan Lall‟s inspiration to enter the two-wheeler world came from a desire to provide the cheapest form of transport for the poorest of the poor. Post-partition, Brijmohan Lall Munjal and his brothers relocated to Ludhiana. They had to begin from scratch. They set up a smanufacturers of bicycle components. From then on there was no looking back. In typically modest manner, B.M. Munjal accords a great dealof the credit for his success to his family and his team. He traversed the road to success following these principles: Trusting his uncanny instincts A unique approach to people – one from the heart Ahead of his time, every time! The ideal corporate citizen! Showing others the way. The Oxford College of Business Management 19
  • 20. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman Mr. Brijmohan lall Munjal Managing Director Mr. Pawan Munjal Joint Managing Director Mr.Akio kazausa Director Mr.Shinichi Nakayama Director Mr.Satyanand Munjal Director Mr.Om Prakash Munjal Director Mr.M.P.Wadhawan Director Mr. S.P.Virmani Director Mr.O.P.Gupta Director Mr.M.Sudo Director Mr.S.Toshida Director Mr.N.N.Vohara Director Mr.Pradeep Dinodia Director Gen.(Retd) V.P.Malik The Oxford College of Business Management 20
  • 21. DEALERS PROFILE MAJESTIC MOBIKES (P) LIMITED is private Limited company started in the year December 1999. Earlier it was a partnership company established in the year 1985, and were appointed as the Authorised Dealer‟s by HERO HONDA MOTORS LIMITED, NEW DELHI, for sales, spares and servicing of the motorcycles Manufactured by them. Due to the growing business and to maintain the ever changing market and the marketing condition the partnership concern got changed to Private limited company. The company constitutes of a board consisting of eight directors. Basically the Company belongs to two families. Hence, four directors participate from each Family. With a humble beginning of 60 motor cycles sales per month in 1985, the company has grown to a sale volume of 600 motorcycles presently and the servicing of motor cycles has reached to 3000 + mark in the service center per month. And also the company has achieved an overall sale of Rs.120 lakhs spare parts in the year 2002-03. Keeping in mind the ever growing demand in sales, spares and servicing in the Hero Honda Motorcycles, the Board of Directors felt it at most necessary for Expansion of the infrastructure to give a very smooth operation of the dealership and provide STATE OF ART SHOWROOM AND WORKSHOP FACILITY to its valid customers. The Oxford College of Business Management 21
  • 22. In the year 2000 a plot measuring 6750 sq.ft. was purchased and in due course of time an infrastructure consisting of 21000 sq.ft. In five levels a building was constructed for smooth functioning. In the month of August 2002 the new infrastructure was inaugurated and on 11th of August 2002 the operations commenced to the customer delight and for the at most Satisfaction of HERO HONDA MOTORS LIMITED. The company is driven by its Managing Director, Sri. H. Parameshwara with enthusiasm and dynamic and supported by other Directors giving valuable suggestions in making major decisions to improve upon business prospects. In the year 2003-04 the company achieved a sales of Rs.250 lakhs and expect to cross Rs.300 lakhs in the year 2004-05. The Oxford College of Business Management 22
  • 23. Organisational chart of MAJESTIC MOBIKES. MANAGING DIRECTOR SALES MANAGER ACCOUNTS MANAGER DELIVERY DELIVERY SALES SALES SALES SALES ASST. ASST. ASST. ASST. WORKER WORKER ACCOUNT ACCOUNT CASHIER ASST. ASST. The Oxford College of Business Management 23
  • 24. SALES PERFORMANCE Nov‟02 Nov‟03 Apr-Nov‟02 Apr-Nov‟03 Domestic 159753 201277 1141357 1293979 Sales Exports 2112 3256 14871 23269 HERO HONDA does it again Sells 2 lac plus units for the second consecutive month New Models Consolidate Their market Leadership New Delhi, December 01, 2003. . . Repeating the Success of October, Hero Honda, the „World No.1‟ two- wheeler company, has sold over 2 lac motorcycle units a month, for two consecutive months. Hero Honda sold 2,04,533 units in November, registering a superb growth of 26%. The success has been well spread across all major motorcycle segments. The Splendor + and Passion Plus duo together consolidated the company‟s leadership in the executive segment. Launched in mid-april 2003, CD Dawn cemented its leadership in the entry segment. CD Dawn is now the second highest selling motorcycle model in the country, after the Hero Honda Splendor. The Oxford College of Business Management 24
  • 25. Commenting on the record performance, Mr.Brijmohan Lall, Chairman, Hero Honda Motors Ltd., said. “Our new products strategy, to identify and satisfy emerging and latent needs, has shaped this success. On this achievement, I would like to thank and congratulate our customers, employees and all stakeholders for their continued faith in the brand – Hero Honda.” Speaking on the future outlook of the company, Mr.Pawan Munjal, M.D., Hero Honda Motors Ltd., said “Passion plus with its national appeal, has got back the „style‟ customer, thereby leading to an increase in our market share in the executive segment. CD Dawn‟s tremendous success, since launch, continues strongly. Going forward, we would aim to further strengthen our leadership in the entry and executive segments, and also augment our product offering in the premium segment.” Following this incredible performance, the company‟s outlook for the year looks to be great”. The company had sols 2,07,472 units in October 2003, as against 1,65,066 units sold during October 2002, registering a strong growth of 26%. Hero Honda Motors Ltd., Year 2002-03 Sales Growth New Delhi, April 1, 2003. Hero Honda Motor Ltd., the country‟s largest two wheeler maker finisher the year 2002-03 with total motorcycle sales of 1,677,525 units a growth of 18% over last years sale of 1625302 motorcycles. The Oxford College of Business Management 25
  • 26. For the month of March 2003, the company posted sales of 115,722 motorcycle compared to 135464 in March 2002. As reported earlier, the economic slowdown, as a consequent of drought in certain parts of the country and low agricultural production, affected the demand for a whole lot of durables including motorcycles. Lack of clarity on VAT issues also impacted sales. The company achieved a significant landmark in exceeding its sales turnover target of rs.5000 crore during the year; up from Rs.4539.49 crore in the previous year. The Oxford College of Business Management 26
  • 27. COMPANY MILESTONE YEAR EVENT 2003  Winner of the Review 200-Asia‟s Leading Companies Award (3rd Rank amongst the top 10 Indian Companies)  Most Respected Company in Automobile Sector by Business World.  Bike Maker of the year by overdrive Magatine 2002  Bike Maker of the Year by Overdrive Magazine  Winner of the Review 200-Asia‟s Leading Companies Award (4th Rank amongst top Indian Companies)  Sponsored „India-England Women‟s Cricket Series‟  Sponsored „Hero Honda Masters Golf Championship‟ Dawn model introduced. The Oxford College of Business Management 27
  • 28.  Entrepreneur of the Year Award conferred upon the Chairman, Mr.Brijmohan Lall by Business Standard  Company of the Year for Corporate Excellence by the Economic Times  Ambition model introduced  Giants International Award to the Chairman, .Brijmohan Lall in the field of Business & Industry.  Appointed Virender Sehwag, Mohammad Kaif, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan as Brand Ambassadors Buisness Leadership Award conferred upon the Chairman, Mr.Brijmohan Lall by Madras Management Association Mr.Pawan Munjal, Managing Director of Hero Honda Motors Ltd., Appointed as the Chairman of Asian PGA Tour Board of Directors  Sponsored „Second Indian Television Academy Award‟ 2001  Bike Maker of the Year by Overdrive Magazine  Winner of the Review 200 – Asia‟s Leading The Oxford College of Business Management 28
  • 29. Companies Award (9th Rank amongst top 10 Indian Companies)  Passion model introduced  Achieved OM –One million production in one single year  Joy Model launched  Entrepreneur of the Year Award conferred upon the Chairman,  Mr.Brijmohan Lall by Ernst & Yojng  50,00,000th Bike produced  Three Leaves Award for Environment‟ to Hero Honda by Centre for Social & Environment Green Rating Project.  Sponsored „21st Cinema Express Award‟  Sponsored „India-England Test Series‟  Sponsored „First Indian Television academy Award‟ 2000  Sponsored „Hero Honda NKP Salve Challenger Trophy‟  Sponsored „Stardust Hero Honda Millennium Honours Award‟  Sponsored „Hero Honda Masters Golf Championship‟  Appointed Sourav Ganguly & Hrithik Roashan as Brand Ambassadors  Environment Performance Award to Hero The Oxford College of Business Management 29
  • 30. Honda Dharuhera  Plant by Haryana State Pollution Control Board  Environment Management System of Gurgaon Plant certified  ISO-14001 by DNV Holland  4,000,000th motorcycle produced  Sponsored „20th Cinema Express Award‟  Splendor declared World No.1 – largest selling single two wheeler model  Passport Programme – Customer Relation Programme launched  Sir Jehangir Ghandy Medal for Industrial Peace conferred upon the Chairman, Mr.Brijmohan Lll by XLRI, Jamshedpur. The Oxford College of Business Management 30
  • 31. PRODUCT PROFILE Hero Honda currently is manufacturing 4 stroke motorcycles only. The motorcycles are manufactured and assembled in Dharuhera and Gurgoan plant. Hero Honda offers a wide range of motorcycles ranging from fuel efficiency bikes to power & sleek looking bikes. Some of successful models of Hero Honda are features in brief. MAJESTIC MOBIKES in which the study is conducted, offers every variety of the following bikes with all colours and specification prescribed by HERO HONDA. The Oxford College of Business Management 31
  • 32. SPECIFICATIONS Specifications CD-DAWN Splendor + Passion Plus Value Nayae Zamane Designed to Excel When Style Matter more Ki Engine Stroke air cooled, Single 4-storke, OHC, single 4-storke, OHC, single Cylinder, cylinder OHC Cylinder, air-cooled air-cooled Displacement 97.2cc 97.2cc 97.2cc Clutch Type Multi-plate wet type Multi-plate wet type Multi-plate wet type Transmission 4-speed constant mesh 4-speed constant mesh 4-speed constant mesh Final Drive Roller Chain Roller Chain Roller Chain Ignition N/A Electronic Electronic CDI Starting Kick starter Kick starter Kick starter Frame Tubular double cradle Double cradle tubular Tubular Double cradle type Suspension Telescopic hydraulic Telescopic hydraulic Telescopic hydraulic frock (Front) Frock Suspension Swing arm with hydraulic Swing arm with Swing arm with 5 step Adjustable (Rear) shock absorber hydraulic dampers hydraulic dampers Dimensions 1980 x 720 x 1045mm 1950 x 720 x 1042 mm 1980 x 720 x 1060 mm (L x W x H) Wheel Base 1230 mm 1230 mm 1230 mm Ground 150 mm 159 mm 160 mm Clearance Dry Weight 108 kg 109 kg 116 kg Tyres: 2.75 x 18-4PR, 2.75” x 18” 2.75” x 18 x 4PR Front/Rear 2.75 x 18-6 PR 2.75” x 18” 420/3 x 18-4/6PR Max. Power 7.4 PS @ 8000 rpm 7.5 PS @ 8000 rpm 7.5 PS @ 8000 rpm Max. Speed 85 kmph 85 kmph 85 kmph Fuel Tank 10.5 Litres 10.5 Litres 12.8 Litres Capacity (1.8 Litres for reserve) (1.4 Litres for reserve) (1.1 Litres for reserve) Brakes Drum Drum Drum The Oxford College of Business Management 32
  • 33. SPECIFICATIONS Specifications New CBZ Ambition 135 Karizma Motorcycling Jet Set Go Unplugged Engine 4-storke, Single Cylinder, 4-storke, Single Cylinder, 4-storke, Air-cooled, Single Air-cooled, OHC Air-cooled, OHC Cylinder, OHC Displacement 156.8cc 135cc 223cc Clutch Type Multi-plate wet type Multi-plate wet type Multi-plate wet type Transmission 5-speed constant mesh 5-speed constant mesh 5-speed constant mesh Final Drive Roller Chain Roller Chain Roller Chain Ignition Electronic CDI Digital CDI System AMI-Advanced Micro (AMI)* Processor Ignition System Starting Kick Starter / Self-start Kick Starter / Self starter Kick Starter / Self starter (Option) (Option) Frame Single cradle tubular Single Cradle Tubular Tubular Single Cradle Diamond type Diamond type Diamond type Suspension (Front) Telescopic hydraulic Front Telescopic hydraulic Telescopic hydraulic Frock Front Frock Shock absorbers Suspension (Rear) Swing arm with 5-step Swing arm with 5-step Swing arm with 5-step adjustable hydraulic Adjustable Hydraulic adjustable type Hydraulic dampers Shock absorber Shock absorber Dimensions 2100x755x1130 mm 20300x760x1130 mm 2125x755x1160 mm (L x W x H) Wheel Base 1335 mm 1285 mm 1355 mm Ground Clearance 150 mm 150 mm 150 mm Dry Weight 138 kg/142 kgs 126.5 kgs. /130 kgs. 150 kgs. Tyres: Front/Rear 2.75x18-42/100/90x18-56 2.75x18-42 P/3.00”x18-6P 2.75x18-42P/100x90x18-56P Max. Power 12.8 PS @ 8000 rpm (II BPH) 8.2 Kwat 8000 17 PS @ 7000 rpm rpm Max. Speed 0-60 Kmph 100 Kmph 125 Kmph Fuel Tank 13 Litres 12.5 Litres 12.5 Litres Capacity (2.5 Litres for Reserve) (2.0 Litres for Reserve) (2.0 Litres for Reserve) Brakes (Front) Hydraulic Disc (Front Disc) Disc (276 mm dia) type (240mm dia) 130mm/240mm. (Rear) Drum (130mm dia) (Rear Disc) 130 mm The Oxford College of Business Management 33
  • 34. Table No. 1 STATUS OF THE RESPONDENTS STATUS NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS NEW 73 73% EXISTING 27 27% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - The statistics reveal that 73% were new purchases of Hero Honda where 27% were existing customers. The Oxford College of Business Management 34
  • 35. STATUS OF THE RESPONDENTS 80.00% 73% 70.00% 60.00% % of Respondents 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 27% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% NEW EXISTING Status Source : Table # 1 The Oxford College of Business Management 35
  • 36. Table No. 2 OCCUPATION OF THE RESPONDENTS OCCUPATION NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS BUSINESS 47 47% SERVICES 40 40% STUDENT 13 13% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - The above analysis shows that 47% of respondents were businessman, 40% were service holders and 13% were student. The Oxford College of Business Management 36
  • 37. OCCUPATION OF THE RESPONDENTS 50.00% 47% 45.00% 40% 40.00% % of Respondents 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 13% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% BUSINESS SERVICES STUDENT Status Source : Table # 2 The Oxford College of Business Management 37
  • 38. Table No. 3 SOURCES OF AWARENESS OF HERO HONDA SOURCE NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS ADVERTISEMENT 38 38% FRIENDS 24 24% RELATIVES 10 10% OTHERS 28 28% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - This statistic reveal that greater part of respondents have got the information from T.V and advertisement other than friends & relatives about an important role in influencing them to opt for. This reveals that Hero Honda is able to influence its consumer‟s base to tell other about their product. The Oxford College of Business Management 38
  • 39. SOURCES OF AWARENESS OF HERO 40.00% 38% HONDA 35.00% 30.00% 28% % of Respondents 25.00% 24% 20.00% 15.00% 10% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% ADVERTISEM ENT FRIENDS RELATIVES OTHERS Status Source : Table # 3 The Oxford College of Business Management 39
  • 40. Table No. 4 SATISFACTION ABOUT SALESMANSHIP RATING NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS VERY GOOD 37 37% GOOD 43 43% FAIR 20 20% POOR 0 0% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - The above table shows that 37% of the respondents of Hero Honda have marked Sales Executives efficiency as very good 43% of respondents have marked good for Sales Executives and only 20% of respondents have marked fair for Sales executives. This shows that Hero Honda possess a good sales force satisfy the customers. The Oxford College of Business Management 40
  • 41. SATISFACTION ABOUT SALESMANSHIP 50.00% 45.00% 43% 40.00% 37% 35.00% % of Respondents 30.00% 25.00% 20% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0% 0.00% VERY GOOD GOOD FAIR P OOR RATING Source : Table # 4 The Oxford College of Business Management 41
  • 42. Table No. 5 SATISFACTION ABOUT PRODUCT BRIEFING SATISFACTION NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS YES 92 92% NO 08 08% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - The statistic reveal that the product profile presented by the Salesman of Hero Honda is truly trustworthy with a majority of 92% of respondents showing satisfaction towards products briefing. The Oxford College of Business Management 42
  • 43. SATISFACTION ABOUT SALESMANSHIP 100.00% 92% 90.00% 80.00% % of Respondents 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 8% 0.00% YES NO SATISFACTION Source : Table # 5 The Oxford College of Business Management 43
  • 44. Table No. 6 PERCEPTION OF SHOWROOM AMBIENCE PERCEPTION NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS VERY GOOD 43 43% GOOD 57 57% POOR 0 0% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - Today‟s consumers oriented market has given rise to number of aesthetic factors, which has to be taken into consideration by a marketer. This is very much evident as shown in statistic that 43% and 57% respondents have recognized the ambience of show room as very good and good respectively. The Oxford College of Business Management 44
  • 45. PERCEPTION OF SHOWROOM AMBIENCE 60.00% 57% 50.00% 43% % of Respondents 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0% 0.00% VERY GOOD GOOD POOR PERCEPTION Source : Table # 6 The Oxford College of Business Management 45
  • 46. Table No. 7 MODE OF PURCHASE MODE OF NO, OF % OF PURCHASE RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS FINANCE 67 67% CASH 33 33% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - The study indicates that the mode of purchase of Hero Honda by the customers was mainly through Finance scheme with a majority of 66% and 34% of the customer have bought their vehicle through cash payment. The Oxford College of Business Management 46
  • 47. MODE OF PURCHASE 80.00% 70.00% 67% 60.00% % of Respondents 50.00% 40.00% 33% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% FINANCE CASH MODE OF PURCHASE Source : Table # 7 The Oxford College of Business Management 47
  • 48. Table No. 8 CONSUMER PERCEPTION TOWARDS FINANCE SCHEME FINANCE NO. OF %OF SCHEME RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS REASONABLE 88 88% UNREASONABLE 12 12% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - The statistics reveals that all the finance scheme that is offered by the dealer is perceived reasonable to maximum consumer with a majority of 88%. The Oxford College of Business Management 48
  • 49. CONSUMER PERCEPTION TOWARDS 100.00% FINANCE SCHEME 88% 90.00% 80.00% 70.00% % of Respondents 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 12% 10.00% 0.00% REASONABLE UNREASONABLE FINANCE SCHEME Source : Table # 8 The Oxford College of Business Management 49
  • 50. Table No. 9 TEST RIDE PROCESS SATISFIED NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENT YES 88 88% NO 12 12% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - The statistic reveals that almost all the customers are offered for a test drive and were satisfied with the process. The test ride is offered within the limits of the showroom and a service employee is sent with the customer. The Oxford College of Business Management 50
  • 51. TEST RIDE PROCESS 100.00% 88% 90.00% 80.00% % of Respondents 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 12% 10.00% 0.00% YES NO SATISFIED Source : Table # 9 The Oxford College of Business Management 51
  • 52. Table No. 10 PERCEPTION TOWARDS SALES PROCESS PERCEPTION NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS VERYGOOD 33 33% GOOD 56 56% FAIR 11 11% POOR 00 00% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - The study reveals that the consumer perceives the dealers sales process as very good and good with the percentage being 33% and 56% respectively. The Oxford College of Business Management 52
  • 53. PERCEPTION TOWARDS SALES PROCESS 60.00% 56% 50.00% % of Respondents 40.00% 33% 30.00% 20.00% 11% 10.00% 0% 0.00% VERYGOOD GOOD FAIR P OOR PERCEPTION Source : Table # 10 The Oxford College of Business Management 53
  • 54. SERVICE & PRODUCT The Oxford College of Business Management 54
  • 55. Table No.11 SATISFACTION ABOUT AFTER SALES SERVICE SATISFIED NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS YES 93 93% NO 07 07% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - The statistic indicates that the greater part of respondents are satisfied about sales service with a majority of 93%. The Oxford College of Business Management 55
  • 56. SATISFACTION ABOUT AFTER SALES SERVICE 100.00% 93% 90.00% 80.00% 70.00% % of Respondents 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 7% 0.00% YES NO SATISFIED Source : Table # 11 The Oxford College of Business Management 56
  • 57. Table No. 12 PERCEPTION OF RESPONDENTS REGARDING COMPLAINT RECOGNITION PERCEPTION NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS VERYGOOD 36 36% GOOD 53 53% FAIR 11 11% POOR 0 0% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - The table reveals that the complaints of consumer after sales were duly attended by the sales force. This shall be of competitive tool to be used to build up the brand image. The Oxford College of Business Management 57
  • 58. PERCEPTION OF RESPONDENTS REGARDING COMPLAINT RECOGNITION 60.00% 53% 50.00% % of Respondents 40.00% 36% 30.00% 20.00% 11% 10.00% 0% 0.00% PERCEPTION VERYGOOD GOOD FAIR PERCEPTION Source : Table # 12 The Oxford College of Business Management 58
  • 59. Table No. 13 CONSUMER PERCEPTION TOWARDS HERO HONDA PERFORMANCE OPINION NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS VERY 27 27% GOOD GOOD 56 56% FAIR 17 17% POOR 0 0% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - As per the above table the respondents feel that Hero Honda‟s performance is very good revealed by their personal experience of using the bike. This shows that Hero Honda has very good market potential through its performance. The Oxford College of Business Management 59
  • 60. CONSUMER PERCEPTION TOWARDS HERO HONDA PERFORMANCE 60.00% 56% 50.00% % of Respondents 40.00% 30.00% 27% 20.00% 17% 10.00% 0% 0.00% VERY GOOD GOOD FAIR P OOR OPINION Source : Table # 13 The Oxford College of Business Management 60
  • 61. Table No. 14 CONSUMER PERCEPTION TOWARDS PERSONNEL EFFECTIVENESS PERCEPTION NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS VERY GOOD 22 22% GOOD 64 64% FAIR 14 14% POOR 0 0% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - The study indicates that most of the customer of Hero Honda are satisfied with the service. Personnel‟s attitude as they perceived their performance very good and good with a percentage of 22% and 64% respectively. The Oxford College of Business Management 61
  • 62. CONSUMER PERCEPTION TOWARDS PERSONNEL EFFECTIVENESS 70.00% 64% 60.00% % of Respondents 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 22% 20.00% 14% 10.00% 0% 0.00% VERY GOOD GOOD FAIR POOR PERCEPTION Source : Table # 14 The Oxford College of Business Management 62
  • 63. Table No. 15 CONSUMER EXPECTION FROM HERO HONDA SPECIFICATION NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS MORE POWER 13 13% STYLE 17 17% PRICE REDUCTION 26 26% MORE COLOURS 23 23% FREE ACCESSORIES 21 21% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - From the study its revealed that the respondents excepts price cut from Hero Honda with the percentage being 26%. This is followed by an expectation of more colors and free accessories with 23% and 21% of the respondents opting for them respectively. The Oxford College of Business Management 63
  • 64. CONSUMER PERCEPTION TOWARDS PERSONNEL EFFECTIVENESS 30.00% 26% 25.00% 23% 21.00% % of Respondents 20.00% 17% 15.00% 13% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% MORE POWER STYLE PRICE REDUCTION MORE COLOURS FREE ACCESSORIES SPECIFICATION Source : Table # 15 The Oxford College of Business Management 64
  • 65. TABLE NO. 16 CONSUMER PERCEPTION TOWARDS DEALER EFFECTIVENESS AND RECOMMENDATION EFFECTIVENESS NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS YES 93 93% NO 07 07% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - The statistic reveals that 93% of the consumer of Hero Honda are satisfied with the service of dealer and its effectiveness and recommended it to their relatives and friends. The Oxford College of Business Management 65
  • 66. CONSUMER PERCEPTION TOWARDS DEALER EFFECTIVENESS AND RECOMMENDATION 100.00% 93% 90.00% 80.00% 70.00% % of Respondents 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 7% 0.00% YES NO EFFECTIVENESS Source : Table # 16 The Oxford College of Business Management 66
  • 67. Table No. 17 RESPONDENTS OPINION ON THE AVALIBILITY OF THE SPARE PART OF THE HERO HONDA AVAILABILITY NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS VERY GOOD 13 13% GOOD 27 27% FAIR 41 41% POOR 19 19% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - The above statistic reveals that majority of the respondents are quite pleased and satisfied with the availability of spare parts of Hero Honda while 19% of respondents feel that the company should work on this front. The Oxford College of Business Management 67
  • 68. RESPONDENTS OPINION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE SPARE PART OF THE HERO HONDA 45.00% 41% 40.00% 35.00% % of Respondents 30.00% 27% 25.00% 20.00% 19% 15.00% 13% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% VERY GOOD GOOD FAIR POOR AVAILABILITY Source : Table # 17 The Oxford College of Business Management 68
  • 69. Table No. 18 RESPONDENTS PREFERENCE TOWARDS VEHICLE SERVICE RESPONSE NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS DEALERSHIP 33 33% AUTHORIZED 50 50% SERVICE CENTRE LOCAL 17 17% MECHANIC TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - The survey reveals that majority of the respondents trust authorized service centres while coming for servicing. But quite a few respondents (33%) also favor dealership for the same. The Oxford College of Business Management 69
  • 70. RESPONDENTS PREFERENCE TOWARDS VEHICLE SERVICE 60.00% 50.00% 50% % of Respondents 40.00% 33% 30.00% 20.00% 17% 10.00% 0.00% DEALERSHIP AUTHORIZED SERVICE LOCAL M ECHANIC CENTRE RESPONSE Source : Table # 18 The Oxford College of Business Management 70
  • 71. Table No. 19 CONSUMER PREFERANCE FOR HERO HONDA BRANDS BRANDS NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS SLPENDER 18 18% SPLENDER+ 46 46% PASSION 10 10% PLUS CD DAWN 10 10% KARIZMA 4 4% C.B.Z 0 0% AMBITION135 0 0% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - The statistic reveals that Hero Honda‟s Splender+ is the first preference of the customers with 64% of respondents opting for it followed by percentages being 22% , 10% , 4% respectively. The Oxford College of Business Management 71
  • 72. CONSUMER PREFERENCE FOR HERO HONDA BRANDS 50.00% 46% 45.00% 40.00% % of Respondents 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 18% 15.00% 10% 10% 10.00% 5.00% 4.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% SLPENDER SPLENDER+ PASSION CD DAWN KARIZMA C.B.Z AMBITION135 PLUS AVAILABILITY Source : Table # 19 The Oxford College of Business Management 72
  • 73. Table No. 20 CONSUMER CHOICE OF ALTERNATIVE BRAND OF TWO WHEELER COMPANY NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS BAJAJ 52 52% T.V.S 28 28% YAMAHA 20 20% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - The statistic reveals that the respondents would have purchased Bajaj in absence of Hero Honda as their first option, where as T.V.S and Yamaha as their second and their option. The Oxford College of Business Management 73
  • 74. CONSUMER CHOICE OF ALTERNATIVE BRAND OF TWO WHEELER 60.00% 52% 50.00% % of Respondents 40.00% 30.00% 28% 20% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% BAJAJ T.V.S YAMAHA COMPANY Source : Table # 20 The Oxford College of Business Management 74
  • 75. Table No. 21 REASON FOR PURCHASING HERO HONDA REASON NO. OF % OF RESPONDENTS RESPONDENTS PERFORMANCE 48 48% STYLE 13 13% PRICE 17 17% BRAND IMAGE 22 22% TOTAL 100 100% Source: survey data. INTERPRETATION: - The study reveals that Hero Honda is chosen by respondents mainly due to its performance & brand image. The Oxford College of Business Management 75
  • 76. REASON FOR PURCHASING HERO HONDA 60.00% 50.00% 48% 40.00% % of Respondents 30.00% 22% 20.00% 17% 13% 10.00% 0.00% 48 13 17 22 REASON Source : Table # 21 The Oxford College of Business Management 76
  • 77. FINDINGS The old prophecy that once a customer is a customer has become a myth in the present day competitive world. Brand image is no longer works a magic with the consumer. So to hold the customer to the brand and attract new consumers the company must produce products that are efficient and competent along with its marketing activities that help in sales of the product. After analyzing the response of the consumer interviewing and observation The following were found during the study: - 1. HERO HONDA motorcycles are first in demand in two wheeler markets as per the information obtained from the questionnaire and general observation. 2. Major part of the HERO HONDA splendor users are business people and next are service, found from the questionnaire. 3. From analysis and interpretation it is found that Hero Honda splendor is mainly chosen for its performance and brand image. 4. Major part of the consumer have chosen finance scheme offered by the dealer for purchasing the bike. The Oxford College of Business Management 77
  • 78. 5. HERO HONDA is the only two wheeler company in India which has given these vast ranges of motorcycles to the market, obtained form general observation during the study. 6. HERO HONDA has plans of letting some more new models in future as per the information it was found that splendor is the worlds largest selling bike. 7. Majority of the customers were aware of HERO HONDA through T.V. & newspapers advertisement. Other than this there friends & Relatives also place an important role in influencing the customer. 8. Majority of respondent are significantly influenced by their friends in purchase decision, followed by the influence of family and dealers while purchase. 9. Respondent are completely satisfied by the mileage of HERO HONDA bike. 10.Customers are satisfied about HERO HONDA bike because of easy availability of spares parts of their bike. 11.Majority of customers get their vehicle service a Authorized service units and authorized dealers and very few services on to local services centers. The Oxford College of Business Management 78
  • 79. 12.It has been observed during the course of survey that the sales remain low particularly on Tuesday & Saturdays owing to superstitions in the mind of consumers. 13. From the survey its revealed that Bajaj motors is the foremost competitor of Hero Honda. The Oxford College of Business Management 79
  • 80. CONCLUSION HERO HONDA is one of the leading two wheeler producer in the globe. It holds a important place in the minds of consumer by providing efficient service and better products. Product efficiency and innovations are the method they live up today. Their engineering is comprehensive. Consumer perception towards HERO HONDA motorcycles is very good. It has created a very good brand image for it self through providing low maintenance, fuel efficient, sleek looking models along with efficient after sales service. It has attracted every class customers. In today‟s competitive business environment, it is only due to the positive perception of the consumer that the company is being able to compete in the market with its other competitors. The Oxford College of Business Management 80
  • 81. RECOMMENDATIONS & SUGGESTIONS 1. Most of the customers are of the view that the price tag of HERO HONDA bikes as compared to other similar bikes is a bit higher. Hence the price of the bikes especially the power range bikes like Hero Honda AMBITION, CBZ, KARIAMA could be reduced 2. CD-Dawn, Splendor+ and Passion Plus, could be added with more power, mileage and given with more colours. 3. The customers should be provided with enough information regarding effective maintenance of the bike so that the consumers gets the best from the bike. 4. HERO HONDA has to identify those dealers who are facing the problem with sales and take adequate measures to keep up the so far created brand image. 5. Hero Honda has to use more promotional techniques to improve the sales in future. It has to conduct more road shows/public display by which the consumer is given with much detailed information about the product and more public awareness is created. The Oxford College of Business Management 81
  • 82. 6. Many existing customer have states that some Hero Honda vehicle (CD-Dawn , Splendor) have not a good road grip. Hence it is suggested that those vehicle must re-engineer for better road grip. 7. Many existing customers have stated that the splendor+ be provided with self starter and disc brakes. So the company should focus on those factors. The Oxford College of Business Management 82
  • 83. QUESTIONNAIRE Dear customer, First and foremost accept my congratulation on being the proud owner of a HERO HONDA motor cycle. I heartily welcome you to the family of HERO HONDA users. I , Kajal Roy final year B.B.M. student of the Oxford College Of Business Management doing a project work on “Consumer Perception Towards HERO HONDA With Reference To Sales Process, Service And Product” for my academic purpose. I request you to kindly fill this questionnaire & oblige. Thanking you, Sincerely yours, For MAJESTIC MOBIKES (P) LTD. 1.Your name : - 2.Occupation :- Business service Student 3.Are you an existing customer or a new customer of Majestic Mobikes? Existing New 4.How did you come to know about the Dealership? Friends Advertising Relatives Others 5.What is your opinion about sales executive of HERO HONDA? Very good Good Fair Poor The Oxford College of Business Management 83
  • 84. 6.Are you satisfied with product briefing by the sales executive? Yes No 7.What is your opinion about showroom ambience? Very good Good Poor 8.Did you buy your motorcycle through finance or cash? Finance Cash 9.If finance, how do you find the finance schemes? Reasonable Un-reasonable 10.Did you take test ride? Yes No 11.If yes, how did you feel about it ? Satisfied Dissatisfied 12.What is your opinion about overall sales process ? Very good Good Fair Poor 13.Are you satisfied with the after sales service provided by Dealer ? Yes No The Oxford College of Business Management 84
  • 85. 14.What is your opinion about the complaint recognition by service personnel ? Very good Good Fair Poor 15. What is your opinion about the performance of HERO HONDA bikes ? Very good Good Fair Poor 16. What do you feel regarding the availability of spare parts of the HERO HONDA ? Very good Good Fair Poor 17.What is your preference towards servicing of your bike? Dealership Authorised service centre Local mechanic 18. What is your opinion about the effectiveness of sales personnel? Very good Good Fair Poor 19.What are the specification (Quality, attributes, etc.) do you expect from HERO HONDA ? More power Style Price reduction More colors Free accessories The Oxford College of Business Management 85
  • 86. 20.Which motorcycle of HERO HONDA you have purchased? Splendor+ Passion+ CD-Dawn C.B.Z Ambition 135 Karizma 21.Which company would you prefer other than HERO HONDA? T.V.S Bajaj Yamaha 22.Why did you choose HERO HONDA motorcycle? Performance Style Price Brand Image The Oxford College of Business Management 86
  • 87. BIBLIOGRAPHY TEXTBOOKS REFERRED  Consumer Behavior : Leon. G. Shiffman  Essentials Of Marketing : P.N. Reddy, Sherlakar S.A.  Principle of Marketing : Philip Kotler MAGAZINES  Business Today  Business World  Business standard NEWSPAPER REFERRED  Economics Times  Business Times  The Times Of India WEB SITE REFERRED  www.herohonda.com  www.herogroup.com  www.autoindia.com  www.google.com. The Oxford College of Business Management 87