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STUDENT DECLARATION
I MANOJ KUMAR here by declare that the research project report work in
title “to analysis the market of middle segment cars” is under taken by me to
fulfill the requirement of MBA sessionn2003-2005 under U.P. Tech
University, Lucknow.
MANOJ KUMAR
Roll no. 0308070024
Enrolment no………
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Jaininder
Sharma
M.B.A.
(4th Sem)
Roll no. 6421
PREFACE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH
RESEARCH DESIGN
SAMPLING
SAMPLE SIZE
SAMPLE AREA
SAMPLE UNIT
PILOT STUDY
COLLECTION OF DATA
TOOL ANALYSIS
SWOT ANALYSIS
FINDING
CONCLUSION
LIMITATION
RECOMMENDATION & SUGGESTION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
QUESTIONNAIRE
INTRODUCTION OF
SEGMENT CARS
INTRODUCTION OF SEGMENT CARS
Again, as in the previous case, the expansion this time around too is likely to
be due to the launch of a number of new cars and utility vehicles in almost
all segments of the industry.
Entry level: The dream car for many a two-wheeler owner in the country,
the Maruti 800, continues to offer the most value for the average Indian
looking for a comfortable and affordable entry-level vehicle. The A
segment, monopolised by Maruti Udyog Ltd (MUL), is a clear indicator of
the aspirations of the value-conscious Indian. The M-800 notched up a 63
per cent increase in sales volumes during the first quarter of this fiscal on the
back of the price cuts effected after the excise duty reduction.
So, for the first-time car-buyer, who has budget constraints and is looking
for comfortable transport on four wheels, the M-800 is still the best option.
In fact, the car is even more comfortable to drive, thanks to new features
such as radial tyres and a five-speed gear-box.
Further, given the good resale potential, an M-800 is still the better choice
when compared to more unreliable options in the second-hand car market.
Small cars: The B segment of the passenger car industry is the most
crowded, with about eight models and some 80 variants. And more
competition is waiting in the wings. Car-makers are hoping to replicate the
leapfrogging that A-segment buyers did when a number of new options were
offered in the B segment. A similar transmigration is now expected into a
new cusp segment between B and C.
The products that may be positioned in this new segment are the Corsa Sail
from GM India, the Getz from Hyundai (or the Click, as it is called in
Korea), possibly the Suzuki MR Wagon and the much-awaited small car
from Toyota.
These may be new car options worth waiting for, especially if the buyer is an
entry-level C-segment car aspirant.
For the budget small-car buyer, apart from the existing choice between the
Maruti Zen,ZEN-ESTILO,WAGON-R,Tata Indica and the Hyundai Santro,
the only addition later this year may be GM Chevrolet Spark.
The competition in this segment could hot up if new products in the form of
the Ford IKON, the Suzuki ESTEEM and the Hyundai ACCENT,Santro XD
land on Indian shores. For the entry-level C-segment car buyer, the best
options would be the diesel version of the Tata Indigo and the petrol version
of the Maruti Esteem.
For the buyer in this segment who has a heavier wallet, the recently
introduced Chevrolet Optra may be a good choice.
These two segments will be of interest to the well-heeled, and the buyer's
choice is usually governed by his brand preference. Other additions were the
C- and S-class sedans from Mercedes Benz and the imported BMWs and
Volvos.
MUVs and SUVs: Multi-utility and sports utility vehicles have had a
bumper year in 2002-03. As consumer preference for these vehicles has been
rising, so have the new models across the entire price spectrum.
Starting from the Tata Sumo, Mahindra Bolero and the newer Mahindra
Scorpio, to the top end Mitsubishi Pajero, Suzuki Grand Vitara and
Chevrolet Captiva, the buyer in this segment too is spoilt for choice. There
are more in the pipeline, including the Ford Everest, the Hyundai Terracan.
BETWEEN 1998-99 and 2002-03, new passenger vehicle registrations grew
an average of 15 per cent plus, due largely to the flood of new products in
the small car segment. The car market is set for further expansion on the
lines of what happened between 1999 and 2001.
Again, as in the previous case, the expansion this time around too is likely to
be due to the launch of a number of new cars and utility vehicles in almost
all segments of the industry.
Entry level: The dream car for many a two-wheeler owner in the country,
the Maruti 800, continues to offer the most value for the average Indian
looking for a comfortable and affordable entry-level vehicle. The A
segment, monopolised by Maruti Udyog Ltd (MUL), is a clear indicator of
the aspirations of the value-conscious Indian. The M-800 notched up a 63
per cent increase in sales volumes during the first quarter of this fiscal on the
back of the price cuts effected after the excise duty reduction.
So, for the first-time car-buyer, who has budget constraints and is looking
for comfortable transport on four wheels, the M-800 is still the best option.
In fact, the car is even more comfortable to drive, thanks to new features
such as radial tyres and a five-speed gear-box.
Further, given the good resale potential, an M-800 is still the better choice
when compared to more unreliable options in the second-hand car market.
Small cars: The B segment of the passenger car industry is the most
crowded, with about eight models and some 80 variants. And more
competition is waiting in the wings. Car-makers are hoping to replicate the
leapfrogging that A-segment buyers did when a number of new options were
offered in the B segment. A similar transmigration is now expected into a
new cusp segment between B and C.
The products that may be positioned in this new segment are the Corsa Sail
from GM India, the Getz from Hyundai (or the Click, as it is called in
Korea), possibly the Suzuki Wagon R and the much-awaited small car from
Toyota.
These may be new car options worth waiting for, especially if the buyer is an
entry-level C-segment car aspirant.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• The project was undertaken for “to analysis the market of middle
segment cars at KHANNA n FGS to find out the current comparison
between middle segment cars as Maruti WagonR & Hyundai Santro
Xing
• New customers are always eager and keen to become the best one car
between Maruti WagonR and Hyundai santro.But a critical and
extensive survey gives us the knowledge to judge the appropriate car
between Maruti WagonR and Hyundai Santro.
The survey shows that the customers are always ready to prefer car’s
quality, car’s prices, good looking of cars and cars colors
INTRODUCTION OF MIDDLE
SEGMENT CARS
INTRODUCTION OF MARUTI
WAGON-R
INTRODUCTION OF MARUTI WAGON-R
As its name suggests, the Zen Classic features the retro look so popular in
Japan and elsewhere. Launched on August 23 1999, it is the latest car to roll
out from the Maruti bandwagon. It has all the contemporary features of the
Zen, with a change in design. The Classic has the retro look with round
headlights and a vertical chrome grill. The bumpers too get the retro.
Treatment and have been replaced with slim chrome bumpers. It features
revised interiors with classic wood finish louvers on the dashboard and an all
new speedometer make. Its power windows and central locking afford
comfortable driving. Safety equipments include body reinforcements, side
impact beams. It remains to be seen if this model can spark the retro craze in
India too
In May 1995, Maruti got ISO 9002 certification. The audit for this
covered quality assurance in production, installation, marketing and sales as
well as after sales services. We were also one of the first companies in the
world to pioneer ISO 9000 certification for our dealers.
A new feather was added recently in Maruti’s cap in the field of quality
when the Quality Management System of its Press Shop & associated
functions (collectively termed as Press Function) got certification for
conformance to the requirements of TS16949:2002 standard.
The need for TS certification of Press Function had its genesis in the
prestigious project that Maruti earned for the supply of stamped panels to
General Motors India for one of its forthcoming models.
The TS 16949 standard, brought out by ISO in the year 1999, is an extension
of the ISO 9001:2000 standard that prescribes Quality management system
requirements that are specifically applicable to the automotive industry.
TS 16949 has gained high popularity and almost all major automobile
players across the globe including GM, Ford, Daimler Chrysler, Nissan,
Honda are embracing & promoting it.
The Suggestion Scheme is based on the same principle. Under this scheme,
employees are encouraged to make suggestions for improvement in any area
of our operation. Over 50,000 suggestions are received from employees
every year.
Maruti has won the First place in "Excellence in Suggestion Scheme
Contest 2003", which is the 6th consecutive award won in as many years.
This contest is organized by Indian National Suggestion Schemes
Association (INSSAN). Since 1998 Maruti has won this award 10 times.
"Quality Circles" are groups of five to eight members from a particular work
area who work as a team to identify priorities and solve work related
problems in the area.
Maruti Udyog Limited (MUL) was established in Feb 1981 through an Act
of Parliament, to meet the growing demand of a personal mode of transport
caused by the lack of an efficient public transport system.
Suzuki Motor Company was chosen from seven prospective partners
worldwide. This was due not only to their undisputed leadership in small
cars but also to their commitment to actively bring to MUL contemporary
technology and Japanese management practices (which had catapulted Japan
over USA to the status of the top auto manufacturing country in the world).
A licence and a Joint Venture agreement was signed between Govt of India
and Suzuki Motor Company (now Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan) in
Oct 1982.
resources.
On 30th November, I was reading the newspaper and the business section I
saw the heading “Hyundai become the debt free company”. This prompt me
to write a review on the best automobile company in India so the review is
about the company, which in its 8 years of existence has transformed the
India automobile scene. It has emerged as the leading export of it product I
really admire it president Mr. BVR Subromanium I had the pleasure of
meeting him at this year out export in Delhi.
In the 8 years this extentense Hyundai Motor India LTD. has shown
tremendous growth and has major player in the Indian automobile market in
fact it is given Maruti the largest car manufacture in India a stiff competition
HISTORY
Hyundai Motor India LTD was established in 1996. Hyundai Motor India
LTD and is wholly on it subsidiary of Hyundai Motor company S. Korea. It
is the 2nd largest and fastest growing car manufacturing in India HMIL
presently has over 18 variant of passengers can across four segments.
Hyundai Santro in the B segment
The company recorded combined the sales of 150741 units during calendar
year 2003 with Santro emerging leaders in their respective segments.
As a matter of fact HMIL has sold over 700,000 car in the record time
adjust 8 years since commencement of commercial production in September
1998 and is all set to emerge as one of the largest exporter of passengers car
and component out of India the company export income has been boosted
both by an increase hiker realization from the export market mainly Europe
and to it all HMIL was recently awarded the benchmark ISO 14001
certification for its sustainable environment management practices.
It would have achieve higher sales in 2004 had in not been rusticated due
to the less of production revamp of its manufacturing customer to its main
rival Maruti during the three months when the revamp was going at
manufacturing unit. But as well as know it will soon makes up for this loss.
COMPARISON OF SOME
FUNCTION BETWEEN MARUTI
ZEN HYUNDAI SANTRO
COMPARISION OF SAFETY BETWEEN HYUNDAI
SANTRO & MARUTI ZEN
The new Santro Xing is the only With the Zen, you can be sure of a
compact car in India to offer the lot more beyond the unmatched
world class Antilock Braking System styling and the great looks. Various
(ABS) as an option on all trims. A thoughtfully designed features
safety standard across the world, the transform the Zen into an
ABS prevents wheel lock during impregnable fortress of safety, within
sudden braking maneuvers, thereby which the passengers are cocooned
preventing the vehicle from skidding with all possible active and passive
and allows the driver to remain in safety systems.
control of the vehicle, no matter how
slippery the surface.
These include:
The crumple zones in the new Santro
Xing have been further reinforced to
conform to the strictest of global
safety norms and tested for frontal
and offset impact in the most Protective monocoque body
gruelling test track conditions, so
that you
drive away with complete peace of Collapsible steering column
mind. Take a look at the Multimedia
Animation of our Crash Tests
Dual side impact beams
Company safety
Smooth driving
Performance
The under-floor of the new Zen has
been designed to ensure smooth
Maximum 63@5500 crossing of speed breakers. You'll
output hardly feel those bumps.
9.1/4000
Maximum
torque
kgm@rpm
Tires
Size 155/70R.
Citi bank
COMPARISION OF PRICES BETWEEN HYUNDAI
SANTRO & MARUTI ZEN
prices Price
Sources: this price list of both cars has been gathered through marutizen.com
&santroxing.com at the date 12-04-2005.
COMPARISION OF COLORS BETWEEN HYUNDAI
SANTRO & MARUTI ZEN
Bright silver
Ebony black
COMPARISION OF INTERNATIONAL STYLE BETWEEN
HYUNDAI SANTRO & MARUTI ZEN
A new shining dawn hear comes the Take a look at the new Zen. With the
sun again latest in European hatchback styling,
it's quite an eyeful... and it leaves the
The new Santro Xing sports stunning competition way behind, just by its
design changes that include a sheer presence on the road.
completely transformed exterior with
flowing aerodynamic body lines,
large integrated bumpers, stylish new New rear wind screen
headlamps and large sporty tail New center cousole
lamps. The plush new interiors come Rear fog lamps
with a cushy 3-spoke steering, new New multi rellector clear head lamp
instrument clusters, front and rear New dynamic bonet
power windows, luxurious new Sporty meter cluster
upholstery and more! New double grille
New hatchback door
FRONT LIGHT
new bigger and clear head lamps for
sun shine at the night
RADITOR GRILLE
smart smiling radiator grille
EXTERIOR
COMFORT
CLEAR HEAD LAMP (a) trasmission
(a)Twin clear rear combination (b) front suspension
lamps (c) rear suspension
(b) drivers passenger ORVM (d) CFC-free airconditioner &
(c) body colored bumper heater
(d) waisting moulding (e) Front pwer window
(e) chrome radiator grille (f) Tinted glasses
(f) wheel covers
INTERIOR STYLE
(a) spoke steering wheel (a) body color bumper
(b) A,B&C pillartrim (b) body side mouldings
(c) Rear parcel tray (c) new fabric up holstery
(d) Ash tray (d) moulded door trims
(e) Room lamp (e) moulded roof lining
(f) new fuel feel cover
WARNING
(a) Low fuel warning
(b) door and fail gate agar
warning
(c) seat belt warning
COMFORT CONVENIENCE
(a) heater
(b) remote fuel lid operner
(c) remote tail gate release
(d) clutch foot rest
(e) power steering
(f) wanity mirror
(g) front power window
(h) cigar lighter
SEATING
(a) anti sub marine front seak
(b) rear seat double folding
(c) seat under tray driver side
COMPARISION OF VARIANT BETWEEN HYUNDAI
SANTRO & MARUTI ZEN
The study was taken as a part of the curriculum of the 2-year find time
MBA degree. The objective of the survey was to study the potential of the
effect of product visibility and sales.
The method of data collection was both primary sources . The primary data
was collected by visiting market and getting the questionnaire filled.
The study comparison between Maruti Zen and Hyundai Santro has been
aimed at middle segment cars. I cover the impact of Maruti Zen and
Hyundai Santro on customer. This study is also extended to know the
consumer awareness about both cars. The study mainly projected to show
the comparison between these both cars.
SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH
This research gives the information to both cars company about the
customer as which car do the customer most like and customer satisfaction
of which car is better.
Research design
Sampling
Sample size
Sample area
Sample unit
Pilot study
Collection of data
Research Design
The study tool was to develop and administered to the market segment
comprising of customers who posses middle segment car “Maruti Zen &
Hyundai Santro”.
Sampling
Sample Size: 50
Before undertaking the study, a pilot study is made finalized the tool of data
collection using 15 various types of questions. The questionnaire prepared to
customers to see the response. Responses are related to the both cars.
Respondent of customers have understood the questions.
Primary Source: data required was collected for the first time and it is
primary in it usage for reporting. The personal interview method has been
strictly adopted through out the study. The primary data was collected by the
customer survey with the help of structured questionnaire.
Secondary Source: secondary data include that data which is collected for
some earlier research work and are applicable in study the researcher
undertaken. It include campaign Internet, print advertisement on magazines.
Profile of sample: The profile of sample includes the aspect like age,
gender, occupation and monthly income, awareness of cars. The sample
work selected on the basis of possession of middle segment cars owned by
them. Mostly respondent comes under the age 20-40.
Justification
I got research project title is “to analysis of middle segment cars (Maruti Zen
& Hyundai Santro)”.
I choosed 50 sample size and because time is very less so I can not gather
information of customer more 50.
I choosed sample area “Noida” because noida is my living city and I know
all the place of Noida so its easy for my cusomer survey.
I choosed stratified random sampling because I took two group of cars such
as Maruti and Hyundai and I took one-one cars from both group such as Zen
of Maruti and Santro of Hyundai.
DATA COLLECTION AND
ANALYSIS
(1) Percentage of customer liking car.
100 customer
60% 55%
50% 45%
40%
30% 100 customer
20%
10%
0%
Maruti zen Hyundai santro
(2) Percentage of best car on the basis of maintenance
Maintenance of car
70%
60%
60%
50%
40%
40% Maintenance of
30% car
20%
10%
0%
Maruti zen Hyundai santro
(3) Percentage of best car on the basis of outlooking.
Outlooking
80% 70%
60%
40% 30% Outlooking
20%
0%
Maruti zen Hyundai santro
(4) Percentage of best car on the basis of price
Price
60% 55%
50% 45%
40%
30% Price
20%
10%
0%
Maruti zen Hyundai santro
(5) Percentage of best car on the basis of average
Average
82% 80%
80%
78%
75% Average
76%
74%
72%
Maruti zen Hyundai santro
(6) Percentage of best car on the basis of company services
after selling
Service
80%
60%
60%
40%
40% Service
20%
0%
Maruti zen Hyundai santro
(7) No. of free services after selling
Free service
Hyundai
santro Maruti zen
40% Maruti zen Hyundai santro
60%
(8) Percentage best car on the basis of colour
80%
70%
60%
50%
Maruti zen
40%
Hyundai santro
30%
20%
10%
0%
Gray Yellow White Black
(9) Averagen (km\litre) of car
Average 16 km\L
Hyundai
santro
Hyundai santro
(10) Percentage of customer satisfaction for company price
Satisfaction
80%
60%
60%
40%
40% Satisfaction
20%
0%
Maruti zen Hyundai santro
(11) Percentage of car information through the below alternatives
100% 85%
80%
80% 60%
60% 50% Maruti zen
40%
40% 30% 30%
20% Hyundai santro
20%
0%
T.V. add
Other
paper
Automative
News
magazine
(12) Percentage of resale value of car
Resale
80% 70%
60%
20%
0%
Maruti zen Hyundai santro
(13) Percentage of best travel image
Brand image
80% 70%
60%
40% 30% Brand image
20%
0%
Maruti zen Hyundai santro
(14) Percentage of best car on the basis of cover less space
Accordin it result has been come that Maruti Zen is better than Hyundai santro.
(2) Percentage of best car on the basis of maintenance
ANALYSIS: I found by the market survey 60% customers say that Maruti Zen’s
maintenance is very less and 40% customers say that Santro’s maintenance is very less.
ANALYSIS: according my customer survey 70% customers say that Maruti Zen has
good outlooking and 30% customers says that Hyundai Santro have good outlooking.
ANALYSIS: I found the information about the price 45% customer are satisfy with
Maruti Zen and 55% customers are satisfy with Santro.
ANALYSIS: according my customer servey 80% customers say that maruti Zen give
good average and 75% Customers say that Santro give good average.
So according this Maruti Zen is better than Hyundai Santro in case of average.
(6) Percentage of best car on the basis of company services
after selling
ANALYSIS: according my customer survey 60% customers say that Maruti Zen give
more service than Hyundai Santro.
ANALYSIS: I found that 75% customers told me that Maruti Zen is suitable for small
and big place and 25% Customers told me that Santro can not cover small palace than
Zen.
So Zen can be stand any where but Santro can not stand any where.
(8) No. of free services after selling
ANALYSIS: according my customers survey 60% customers say that Maruti Zen give 6
free service but 40% customers says Santro company give 4 free service.
ANALYSIS: according my customers survey that customer told me that Maruti Zen give
average 16km/l and Hyundai Santro give average 15km/l.
ANALYSIS: according my customer survey 40% customers satisfy with Zen prices and
60% customer satisfy with Santro.
ANALYSIS: according my customers survey 50% customer get the information through
news paper , 40% customers get the information through automative magazine ,80%
customer get the information through T.V. Add. Towards Zen.
60% customers get the information through news paper , 30% customers get the
information through automative magazine ,85% customer get the information through
T.V. Add. Towards Zen.
So according it Zen has command on T.V. add. And Santro has also command on
T.V.add.
(13) Percentage of resale value of car
ANALYSIS: I found though the customer survey that Maruti Zen give 70% resell and
Hyundai Santro give 30% resell .
ANALYSIS: according my customer survey 70% customers say that Maruti brand is best
comparision to Hyundai. Because it is historical brand.
30% customers say that Hyundai is best brand because of new brand and it is a quality
based brand.
Weakness:
Opportunities:
Threats:
In my topic “To Analyse the market of middle segment cars” I choosed two
cars as Maruti zen and Hyundai santro and I have shown the comparison
between them.
3. In the case of price , Maruti zen & Hyundai santro’s price is almost
equal.
6. In the case of cover less space. Customer say that Maruti zen cover
less space than santro.
10.In case of resale value , Maruti zen has more resale value than santro.
RECOMANDATION / SUGGESTION
RECOMANDATION / SUGGESTION
3- Maruti Zen does price less as Santro done Than the sell of Maruti will
be increase tramendously
4- Maruti Zen sould be increase its free service after selling than
customer will be more safety & he will tell more people to buy it.
5- If the raw material should be good quality than the maintinance of car
will be good .so our suggestion will be maruti zen should be use best
raw material for their car tha its maintinance will be less.
6- Maruti Zen should be use more color than other for increasing sell as
blue-black, gray-black rainbow color.
3-It should provide more free service after selling to make no.1
in automobile industry.
7- Free service: Maruti Zen give six free service whereas Santro
give only four free services that’s why Zen is ahead in case of
free service.
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Marketing Management (Jaipur: Arihant Publishing House)
Kothari, C. R.(1999),
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Websites:
www.maruti-zen.com
www.santro.com
www.google.com
Magazines:
Auto India (1 Jan to 8 Jan. 2004)
Info Auto Mobile (8 march to 16 march 2003)
Automobile (2 July to 10 July 2004)
Auto India page of HT paper (Thursday 1December 2004)
Cowards India (26 December to 4 Jan. 2004)
India motor India
QUESTIONNAIR RELATED TO CUSTOMER
QUESTIONNAIR RELATED TO CUSTOMER
Q-1 Which car do you like most between Maruti zen & Hyundai santro?
(a) Maruti Zen [ ] (b) Hyundai Santroxing. [ ]
Q-11 How did you get the information about your car? For purchasing
purpose?
(a) T.V. add [ ] (b) automotive magazine [ ]
(c) Newspaper [ ] (d) Other [ ]
Q-12 If (Hyundai santro & Maruti zen) price become equal then which car
would you ,Like to purchase?
(a) Maruti zen [ ] (b) Hyundai santroxing [ ]
Q-14 Which one is historical brand between Maruti zen & Hyundai
santroxing ?
(a) Hyundai santro [ ] (b) Maruti zen [ ]