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However, company sources argued that the rise in prices had been in line with the inflation through the years and was always in the affordable range. The growing awareness among the consumers regarding the difference between natural and artificial synthetic flavors, the increasing purchasing power and availability of more international products in tetrapacks all resulted in the decline of Rasna's market. According to estimates, the tetrapack category had increased three fold (to Rs 6 billion) between 1993 and 2001. In 2001, only 12% of the soft drinks were consumed at home. The shift in consumer tastes towards colas and fruit juices continued unabated. Alarmed by its failure to extend Rasna's product portfolio, Pioma began planning a three-year revamping program in mid-2001. The program aimed at overhauling all its operations and creating a new brand identity for Rasna. In the fiscal year 2001-2002, Pioma Industries changed its name to Rasna Ltd.
Facing Challenges – The Second InningThe major thrust of the company's restructuring exercise was to reach out to the masses and create brand awareness in towns and remote villages. |
Commenting on this, Khambatta said, "We have made sure that the Rasna International brand is placed along with the other preparatory soft drink brands such as Tang in international retail stores, and not in the Indian foods counter in those stores." Rasna's revamping exercise included increasing the per capita consumption of Rasna from 15 to 100 glasses, reaching across to all sectors of society and age groups. Moreover, plans were also made to foray into related segments in the food sector in the next two years and strengthen its global operations. Efforts were also made to establish itself as one of India's top 10 products in terms of brand recall and visibility and become one of the top 20 most admired companies in the country.
Case Code : MKTG025
Themes: Marketing Mix
Case Length : 11 Pages
Period : 1995-2002
Organization : Pioma Industries Ltd
Pub Date : 2002
Teaching Note : Available
Countries : India
Industry : Food, Beverages and Tobacco
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