Hero Honda's Rural Marketing Initiatives in India
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Case Details:
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Case Code |
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MKTG219 |
For delivery in electronic format:
Rs. 300;
For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 300 + Shipping & Handling Charges extraThemes
Rural Marketing |
Case Length |
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15 Pages |
Period |
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2007-2008 |
Pub Date |
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2009 |
Teaching Note |
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Not Available |
Organization |
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Hero Honda Motors Limited. |
Industry |
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Automobiles |
Countries |
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India |
Abstract:
The case discusses the rural marketing initiatives of Hero
Honda Motors Limited (Hero Honda), a leading two wheeler company in India. Hero
Honda, which was the result of a joint venture between Japan-based Honda Motor
Company Limited (HMCL) and the India-based Hero Group, began its operations in
1984. In late 2007, Hero Honda started putting emphasis on the rural markets. In
December 2007, the company started a separate 'rural vertical'. To strengthen
its network in rural areas, the company started sales, servicing, and spare part
outlets in several small towns and villages across the country. The company
recruited local people as sales executives and trained them to market its
products to rural consumers.
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In the fiscal year 2008-09, the sales of Hero Honda from the
rural market amounted to 40 percent of the total sales compared to 35 percent
during the fiscal year 2007-08. The case details the rural marketing strategies
of Hero Honda and examines the potential of Indian rural market for two
wheelers.
Issues:
» Discuss the growth strategies of Hero Honda over the years.
» Analyze the rural marketing strategy of Hero Honda.
» Examine the challenges faced by Hero Honda in the rural markets.
» Study the potential of Indian rural market for two wheelers.
Contents:
Keywords:
Hero Honda Motors Limited, Rural Marketing, Low-cost Motorcycle, Indian Two-Wheeler Market, Rural Network, Global Financial Crisis, Rural Disposable Income, Brand Value, Rural Demand, Rural Distribution Network, Promotion, Retail Finance, Growth Potential, Indian Rural Market
Hero Honda's Rural Marketing Initiatives in India
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