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FITMENT OF DUNLOP TYRES IN AUTO SEGMENT & ITS SHARE VIS-A-VIS COMPETITION CHAPTER CONTENTS Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Introduction Objective Need for the study Methodology Limitations Chapter 2 COMPANY PROFILE Introduction History of Dunlop Company Chapter 3 PRODUCT PROFILE Global Presence Tyre Basics Basics Function of Tyres Golden Rule of Tyre Selection Chapter 4 DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION Chapter 5 SUGGESTIONS AND CONCLUSION GFGC, Shivamogga 1

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FITMENT OF DUNLOP TYRES IN AUTO SEGMENT & ITS SHARE VIS-A-VIS COMPETITION

CHAPTER CONTENTS

Chapter 1INTRODUCTION

Introduction Objective Need for the study Methodology Limitations

Chapter 2COMPANY PROFILE

Introduction History of Dunlop Company

Chapter 3PRODUCT PROFILE

Global Presence Tyre Basics Basics Function of Tyres Golden Rule of Tyre Selection

Chapter 4DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

Chapter 5SUGGESTIONS AND CONCLUSION

ANNEXURE Bibliography Questionnaire

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CHAPTER – 1

INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Objective

Need for the study

Methodology

Limitations

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Introduction

In today’s world of intense competition and rapid dynamism, all

the companies worldwide are tuning their focuses on the customer.

Suddenly, the customer had succeeded in capturing all the attention of

the companies towards him, so much so, that the once famous maxim,

“customer is the god” has become so true and relevant today. There has

been a “paradigm shift” in the thinking of these companies and none

other then the customer has brought this about.

The customer’s importance has assumed imponderable

proportions in today’s world, because of the inherent value that the

customers command. A customers can “make or break” a company. It is

the responsibility of every company to see that all its customers are

equally satisfied with them, for one single dissatisfied customer will tell

at least nine others about the dissatisfaction and will spark off a chain

reaction and spell doom for that company. In such scenario, retention of

the existing customers assumes diabolical proportion. Research has

thrown light on some important aspects of customers’ retention it has

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been proved empirically that acquiring new customers can cost five

times more than the cost involved in satisfying and retaining current

customers.

An icon of the road and the choice of racing legends Dunlop has

played a significant part in motoring development since John Boyd

Dunlop invented the pneumatic tyre in 1888.

Dunlop's success story does not start on four wheels or even two,

but on three. In 1888 Dunlop's founder, veterinary surgeon John Boyd

Dunlop was watching his young son Johnny riding his tricycle on solid

rubber tyres over cobbled ground. He noticed that his little boy was not

going very fast and did not seem very comfortable. In trying to provide

his son with a smoother ride and better handling Dunlop took the

tricycle, wrapped its wheels in thin rubber sheets, glued them together

and inflated them with a football pump - using the top of a baby's bottle

as a valve.

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Objective of the study

To understand the consumer behavior and perception about Dunlop

Tyres

To assess the relative competitive position of Dunlop tyres in the

minds of the consumer and dealers.

To determine the market share of Dunlop tyres in Shimoga.

To determine the mind share and heart share.

To compare the performance of major market player with respect to

their 4 P’s.

To determine the positioning strategy.

Need for the study

The project study focused on “Dunlop tyre” as a product and the

subject is to understand the mindset of different customers about the

product. Being a student of marketing management, the inquisitiveness

to peep on practical side of consumer perception promoted in study. In

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this study efforts have been made to prepare the report as realistic as

possible.

Methodology

Every project work requires research, successful completion of

any project and getting the genuine results from that depends upon the

research method used by the researcher. The whole research process

used by us is as follows:-

(1)- Problem Formulation

(2)- Research design

(3)- Sample design

(4)- Source of data

(I)- Primary source of data

(II)- Secondary source of data

(5)- Collection of data

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(6)- Analysis of data

(7)- Interpretation of data

(8)- Project report and writing

Research

Research can be defined as a careful investigation or inquiry especially

through search for new facts in any branch of knowledge. Redman and

Mory defines research as a systematized effort to gain new knowledge.

Marketing research

Marketing research is the systematic gathering, recording and

analysis of data about marketing problems to facilitate decision-making.

Marketing research is the systematic design, collection, analysis

and reporting of data and finding relevant to a specific marketing

situation facing the company.

Type of Market Research

Marketing research is now placed under the control of some staff

executive to provide adequate information to the line of management. In

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these days of specialization, various types of marketing research are

adopted.

Methods of data collection

The key for useful systems is the selection of the method for

collecting data and linking it to analysis and decision issue of the action

to be taken.

The accuracy of the collected data is of great importance for drawing

correct and valid conclusions from the detailed investigations.

There are two types of data primary and secondary.

1. Primary data: - The primary data are those which are collected a

fresh and for the first time and thus happen to be original in

character. There are several methods of collecting primary data,

particularly in survey and descriptive researches.

Some important methods of collecting primary data are:

Observation Method

Interview Method

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Questionnaire

Schedules

2.Secondary data: -Secondary data are used means that are already

available i.e. they refer to the data which have already been collected

and analyzed by someone else and which have already been passed

through the statistical process. Secondary data may either be published

data or unpublished data.

Consumer behavior & market share of Dunlop tyres

Objective: - Analysis of Fitment of Dunlop TYRES by the personal

contact, Interview, questionnaire & fitment survey.

Place: - SHIMOGA

Sample Size: - 1- 100 Customer data collection

2- 3 campaign

3- Fitment survey of 50 vehicles

Methodology: - The data collected by two methods.

Primary data collection.

Secondary data collection.

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In primary data collection, we have data collect from the personal

contact, interview, schedules and questionnaire. In secondary data, The

data are also available and we have observed through net and company.

Limitations

It is very time consuming.

Dealers are busy in their time so they don’t entertain much more.

It is very hard to get right information.

Survey represent only Shimoga market position:- Because this sur-

vey is conducted in Shimoga . So we can not imagine through it na-

tion level market position of Dunlop tyre.

Non respondent:- In this survey many respondent are included which

give no idea according our survey objective .

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CHAPTER –2

COMPANY PROFILE

Introduction

History of Dunlop Company

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Company Profile

Introduction

Falcon Tyres, Ltd. engages in the manufacture and marketing

of various Nylon bias ply tyres and butyl tubes under the name of

DUNLOP and FALCON . It offers products for two and three

wheelers, passenger cars, Jeep , light commercial vehicles , and farm

vehicles. The company was Incorporated in 1973 and is based in

Bangalore, India. Falcon Tyres, Ltd. is a part of Ruia Group

Founded in 1973

50 Chache Towers 1st Floor

Residency Road

PO Box 25049

Bangalore,  560025, India

Key developments

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Falcon Tyres Ltd. Reports Earnings Results for the First Quarter

Ended June 30, 2008

08/11/2008 Falcon Tyres Ltd. reported earnings results for the first

quarter ended

June 30, 2008. For the quarter, the company reported net profit of INR

5.43 million or INR 0.96 earnings per share on net sales of INR

1,421.83 million against net profit of INR 12.88 million or INR 2.27

earnings per share on net sales of INR 841.22 million for the same

period a year ago.

Falcon Tyres Ltd. Announces Earnings Results for the Quarter Ended

March 2008

08/5/2008 Falcon Tyres Ltd. announced earnings results for the quarter

ended March 2008. For the quarter, the company saw 3.33 times rise in

profit to INR 20.93 million from INR 6.27 million in the same quarter,

last year. Net sales for the quarter rose 2.83 times to INR 1,885.82

million compared with INR 664.61 million in the corresponding quarter,

a year ago.

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Falcon Tyres Ltd. Appoints Umesh Bhargava as Managing

Director08/5/2008

Falcon Tyres Ltd. announced that Mr. Umesh Bhargava has been

appointed as Managing Director of the Company with effect from July

30, 2008.

I SO Certificate

An ISO 9001 & TS 16949 Company, Incorporated in 1973, FALCON 

TYRES located in Karnataka, India,  is a part of Mr. P K Ruia Group.

Falcon manufactures and markets a wide range of nylon bias ply  tyres

and  butyl tubes for two  and three wheelers, passenger cars,  jeep, light

commercial vehicles and farm vehicles, under 'DUNLOP' brand for the

domestic market and 'FALCON' brand Incorporated in 1973, FALCON

TYRES located in Mysore, Karnataka State, India, is a part of Mr. P K

Ruia Group. Falcon manufactures and markets a wide range of nylon

bias ply tyres  (which includes) Low aspect ratio of varying Load Index,

Uni-Directional tyres, Tube less tyres (Scooter) and butyl tubes for two

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and three wheelers, passenger cars, jeep, light commercial vehicles and

farm vehicles, under 'DUNLOP' brand for the domestic market and

'FALCON' brand for overseas market.

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Falcon is the preferred choice of all leading vehicle manufacturers in

India like 

Bajaj Auto 

Yamaha Motors

Escorts

Hero Honda Motors

Majestic Auto

LML

Kinetic Engineering

Kinetic Motor Company

Royal Enfield Motors

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Falcon tyre meets ISO, BIS, JIS, T & RA AIS 044 and ETRTO

standards wherever applicable. Falcon's R & D center is engaged in

upgrading the product performance, quality and introduction of new

products. Falcon's aim is to give satisfaction to its customers by offering

High quality and Cost effective Tyres & Tubes.

Quality Accreditations

DOT Marking for all 2 & 3 Wheeler sizes for export to USA

ECE Marking for export to European countries

DGS & D Certification for all 2 & 3 Wheeler sizes for supply to

Government organizations.

Falcon has got ISO 9001 / TS 16949

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HISTORY OF FALCON COMPANY

1973 - The company was incorporated on 29th November, at Bangalore.

The company was promoted by H.D. Shetty, K.B. Alva, D.A. Shah, S.

Ananthapadmanabhan, B.T.R. Punja and C.J. Pinto. The main object of

company Manufacture of tyres and tubes for scooters ,motorcycles and

mopeds and various types of industrial `V' belts.

1975 - 3,00,000 shares issued at par to the public during February.

1979 - The company undertook to expand the plant capacity to one tyres

and one million tubes.

- The company revalued it buildings and plant and machinery as on 1st

July, and the surplus of Rs. 9,46,492 arising out of it was credited to

capital reserves.

1980 - 1,00,000 rights shares issued at par in prop. 1:5 during 1978-79.

1981 - 4,00,000 right shares issued at par in prop. 2:3 in Dec. 1980. 533

shares pending allotment.

1982 - 16,892 shares forfeited. Authorised capital reclassified.

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1984 - In spite of increase in wages and higher incidence of interest,

results showed improvement over the previous year.

- Forfeiture on 16,892 No. of equity shares annulled.

1986 - 5,00,000 shares issued at par as rights in prop. 1:2 in March.

Another 25,000 shares were offered at par to employees. In all, only

66,859 shares taken up. The balance 4,58,141 shares allotted privately.

1987 - The company embarked upon a project for the manufacture of

Butyl Rubber Tubes. The manufacture of the full range of Butyl tubes

including those required for 4 wheeler, was expected to commence by

about March, 1990.

1988 - Both production and sales improved and operating losses got

reduced.

-As a result of accumulated losses, the provisions of the Sick Industrial

Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985 became applicable to the

company.

-In November, 15,25,000 shares issued at par as rights in prop. 1:1.

Only 11,69,143 shares taken up. The balance 3,55,857 shares allotted

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privatley. Another 76,250 shares offered at par to employees but only

3,000 shares taken up.

1990 - A rehabilitation scheme as approved by BIFR was under

implementation.

1993 - During the year, Company has submitted an application to

remove its name from the list of sick companies under BIFR.

1994 - The company was able to wipe of its brought forward losses and

the turnover increased by 37%. It remained no more a sick company.

- 73,250 shares from the previous issue allotted.

1995 - During the year, fifteen new and improved tyre designs including

those for the latest models of Bajaj and TVS Suzuki, Escorts Yamaha

and Kinetic Honda were introduced.

-During the year, the company undertook modernisation and expansion

programme to double its production in the ensuing year.

2000 - Mather & Platt (I) Ltd. propose to acquire the 619337 shares and

Harshit Finlease & Investments Ltd. propose to acquire 400000 shares,

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constitutes 13.21% and 8.53% respectively, of the equity share capital of

the company at Rs.24/- per share from Dunlop India Ltd.

Vision

"A significant player in the African and Latin American markets, a brand

of choice, exceeding customer expectation and continuously enhancing

stakeholder value."

Values

C - Care for Customers

R - Respect for Stakeholders

E - Excellence through Teamwork

A - Always Improving

T - Trustworthiness

E - Ethical Practices

S - Safety First

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HISTORY OF DUNLOP COMPANY

The company traced its origins to 1889, when Dunlop Pneumatic

Tyre Co. Ltd was formed in Dublin to acquire and commercialise John

Dunlop's patent for pneumatic tyres. This was the period of the bicycle

boom. In 1896 the company incorporated a subsidiary in England.

Initially the company subcontracted manufacture, but by 1902 it had its

own manufacturing subsidiary, Dunlop Rubber Co. Ltd, in Birmingham,

England. In the early 1890s Dunlop established branches in Europe,

North America and Australia. Although the pneumatic tyre was

successful, Dunlop ran into financial difficulties, and had to sell its

overseas operations. A significant disposal was the sale of the Australian

branch in 1899. Since then, Dunlop Australia has not been connected

with the British company, except for a 25% share in Dunlop Australia

owned by the British company from 1927 to 1984. As a result, the rights

to the Dunlop brands in Australia and New Zealand have been under

different ownership from those in the rest of the world.

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In 1900 the company started production of tyres for motor cars.

The company continued its expansion, and in 1918 production started at

the new plant at Fort Dunlop, Birmingham. By 1920 the company had

selling subsidiaries or branches in South Africa, South America, the

Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Denmark , Sweden , Spain and India,

manufacturing operations in France, Japan and the USA, and rubber

plantations in Malaya and Ceylon.

Diversification

In the 1920s, competition from foreign companies intensified in the UK

tyre market, and Dunlop diversified. In 1925 Dunlop acquired the

Charles Mackintosh group , and the Dunlop name was applied to

footwear and clothing.

In 1925 a separate Aerospace Division was formed to meet the growing

aircraft industry's demand for tyres and rubber products.

In 1929 the company discovered the use of latex foam for mattresses,

which were then marketed under the Dunlopillo brand. In the 1930s

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other products involving the use of latex were added to the company's

range, including golf balls and tennis racquets.

Post War

After the war, the UK tyre market was a seller's market. By 1955 Dunlop

had almost half of the market. A report by the Monopolies and

Restrictive Practices Commission in that year found that Dunlop and the

four other main players in the UK market (Goodyear, Avon, Firestone

and Michelin) had arrangements which resulted in fixed prices. These

arrangements had to change, and Dunlop's market share declined.

A further factor in Dunlop's decline was the decision in the early 1960s

to develop textile radial tyres rather than the more durable steel-belted

radial tyres. Dunlop lost ground to Michelin and other manufacturers

marketing steel-belted tyres

Dunlop continued to be active in motorsport, and from 1950 to 1977 was

one of the suppliers of Formula One tyres.

In 1971 Dunlop entered into a merger with Pirelli to form the world's

third largest tyre company. The merger was not a takeover by either

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company, but a joint venture arrangement where each company took

minority interests in the other's subsidiaries. The merger was not a

success, and the joint venture was dissolved in 1981.

During the 1970s, Dunlop Rubber pioneered the world's first 'fail safe'

tyres, permitting a vehicle to continue moving safely even following a

blowout.

Takeover and breakup

By the early 1980s Dunlop was heavily in debt and in severe financial

difficulties. In 1984 it sold the US tyre subsidiary, Dunlop Tire

Corporation, to its management. Then in 1985 the company was

acquired by BTR plc.

The road tyre assets, including the right to use the Dunlop name for road

tyres, were immediately sold to Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd of

Japan (which had grown out of Dunlop's original Japanese factory).

During the 1990s BTR sold off the various Dunlop companies: in 1996

the Dunlop Sports group, Dunlop Slazenger, was sold to its

management, backed by CINVen Since 2004 it has been owned by

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Sports Direct in 1996 the Dunlop Footwear business was sold to the

Dutch company

Hevea. in 1996 Dunlop Adhesives was sold to Norcros plc, who in 2001

sold it on to Ardex GmbH. in 1996 Dunlop Kenya was sold to local

Kenyan interests. Dunlop

Industries Ltd, a manufacturer of PVC floor tiles, is now a subsidiary

of the Kenyan company Olympic Capital Holdings in 1996 Dunlop

Aircraft Tyres Ltd was sold to form a separate independent company in

1997 the Dunlopillo company was sold to its management as Dunlop

Latex Foam Ltd. In 2002 the Dunlopillo brand was itself split, when the

UK rights to the brand were sold to Hilding Anders. in 1998 BTR sold

its Aerospace Group, including Dunlop Equipment and Dunlop

Precision Rubber, to Doughty Hanson & Co to form Dunlop Standard

Aerospace Group. The new group was itself broken up in 2004, and the

Dunlop Aerospace companies were acquired by Meggitt plc. Meggitt has

inherited the original English company, now named Dunlop Holdings

Ltd, incorporated in 1896 . in 1998 BTR sold its share of the South

African subsidiary, Dunlop Africa Ltd, which was itself divided in

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2001. The industrial products division was sold to become Dunlop

Industrial Products and Dunlop Rubber Mouldings. The tyre

business, Dunlop Tyres International, was bought by Apollo Tyres of

India in 2006.

Dunlop Tyres International owned rights to various Dunlop brands in a

number of countries outside South Africa, and these rights were sold to

Sports Direct in 2006.

Sumitomo sold tyres for road vehicles under the Dunlop brand from

1985 to 1999. In 1999 Sumitomo and Goodyear Tire and Rubber

Company of the US formed a joint venture. Goodyear took control of the

Dunlop tyre assets in Europe and the US, and Sumitomo continued to

sell Dunlop tyres in other countries.

The Dunlop Tyres company in South Africa is now owned by the Indian

company, Apollo Tyres.

FUTURE

The future is now

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It's official: Dunlop makes tyres for the cars of tomorrow, today. In

Hollywood the sci-fi blockbuster, Minority Report, features Tom

Cruise's Lexus concept coupe features our Ultra High Performance SP

9000 tyres. A fully working model, this Lexus SC430 sports futuristic

dashboard screen projections. But don't expect to see the Lexus on the

roads just yet... its launch date is 2054!

PRESENT

Self-supporting technology

Back in the 70s, Dunlop created Denovo - the world's first 'fail safe' tyre

- giving driver's total long-distance and high-speed control, even

following punctures or blowouts.

Our innovation continues to this day with DSST (Dunlop self-supporting

technology) tyres. The technology can support a vehicle's entire weight

when the tyre is flat, even if there is no tyre pressure, for up to 80km at

80 km/h. The tyres are also simple and convenient... they can be used on

all standard wheel rims and be fitted without special tools or equipment.

Find out more.

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In case of emergency

With Fill & Go - Dunlop's groundbreaking emergency temporary repair

system - drivers can now mend punctured tyres without going through

the hassle of changing wheels on route. Within minutes, Fill & Go plugs

any puncture with natural rubber sealing fluid as you drive. In fact, it's

all so light, compact and simple, anyone can use it.

Miles better than the rest

No other tyre company in the world comes close to Dunlop's success in

Le Mans - the oldest, toughest and longest motor race ever staged. Since

1923, we've garnered 34 victories in the 69 races held so far - a fitting

testament to Dunlop's tyre technology and teams of technicians. Find out

more.

PAST

Built for speed

The Railton Mobil Special is simply a legend on four-wheels. Designed

by Reid Railton in 1938 and fitted with Dunlop tyres, the car smashed

the world land-speed record that same year. It made the record books

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again in 1947, when driver, John Cobb, became the first man to break

the 500mph barrier on land. He held the world record for 25 years.

Smaller and indeed half the size of its nearest competitor, the Railton

Mobil Special's aluminium body weighed only 180 kilos and completely

enclosed the chassis beneath, where two Napier Lion aero engines

provided an incredible 2,500 horse power.

Dunlop designed and produced the car's ultra-smooth tyres to withstand

speeds of up 500 mph. The tyres also featured a tread thickness of just

0.5mm - no thicker than the lead in many propelling pencils!

Today, the legendary Railton Mobil Special takes pride of place at

'Thinktank' - the Birmingham museum of science and discovery.

Discovery of aquaplaning

In the early sixties, the Dunlop Technical team faced the huge challenge

of making tyres grip at high speeds on wet roads. At the same time,

laboratories and research stations the world over realised worn tyres

suffered 'aquaplaning' - a phenomenon where a tyre floats on water and

loses all braking grip.

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With its circumferential grooves and rigid structure, Dunlop's SP 41

radial ply tyre, gave drivers complete protection from aquaplaning,

assuming moderate speeds and reasonable pattern depth. In 1964,

Dunlop technician, Tom French patented a breakthrough advance in tyre

tread design. The tyre included a system of 'microslots' that soaked up

surface water like a sponge and expelled it later.

The design's legacy remains with Dunlop's SP Sport 01 tyres, featuring

longitudinal grooves that allow low-turbulence water drainage. Find out

more.

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Chapter – 3

PRODUCT PROFILE

Global Presence

Tyre Basics

Basics Function of Tyres

Golden Rule of Tyre Selection

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PRODUCT PROFILE

The Falcon Tyres ltd. Is leading company for all tyres-manufacturing company in

India and The Falcon Tyres Company manufacturing the tyres for the entire segment

(LCV, FARMS, MOTOR CYCLE, SCOOTER, MOPED & THREE WHEELER

TYRES.

A u t o R i c k s h a w

JAP 700 Auto Star Kargil

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Road Trak Major Road Star Plus XM Rib Extra XM Lug

Motor Cycle

Falcon tyres is leading company in Motor cycle tyres across the

nation. Sustaining more than 25% of market share. Falcon make several

types of tyres in this segment but Dunlop Challenger (2.75-18, 3.00-18,

3.00-17) is one of the best tyres of this segment motor cycle tyre brand

in India.

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Black Belt Black Belt Plus Dunlop Smart

3.00-18 3.00-18 3.25-19

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Black Panther Dura Sports Explorer Plus

100/90-18 2.75-18 , 3.00-18 , 3.00-17 3.00-18

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Scooter Tyres

Falcon tyres ltd. manufacture such types of scooter tyres and sales that

across the nation. Sustaining more than 21% of market share. Falcon

make several types of tyres in this segment (3.50-8, 3.50-10) & makes

for scooty (2.75-10) also.

Scooter

Maxi Life Jap 220 Glider Kirara Jap 230 Maxi Life Jap 200

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Three Wheeler Tyres

Falcon Tyres ltd. Is leading company in three wheeler tyres across

the nation. Sustaining more than 27% of market share. Falcon make several

types of tyres in this segment but Dunlop XM Lug (4.50-10, 5.00-10) is one of the

best tyres of this segment in India. Falcon makes other such types of model in this

segment (4.00-8, 4.50-10, and 5.00-10). The Dunlop Topstare5.00-10 & Dunlop

Megastar 5.00-10 both are unique model of Falcon Tyres ltd. & not manufacturing

by any other tyre company.

DUNLOP XMLUG DUNLOP TOPSTARE

4.50-10, 5.00-10 4.50-10, 5.00-10

Light Commercial Vehicle ( LCV Tyres )

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Lug Tri Star Seven Star

4.00-8 4.00-8 4.00-8

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The saga of leadership continues as falcon Tyres ltd. has grown

phenomenally stronger in the LCV Tyre segment. The gives grow in last

two year. In this segment the falcon Tyres manufacturing only two

models one is Ruf Tuf and another is Tuf Rib (7.50-16).

Farm Tyres

Falcon tyres ltd. giving leads to other companies which are also

manufacturing Farm Tyres across the nation. It sustaining more than

21% of market share. Falcon manufactures only one model for front fitment (6.00-

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Ruf Tuf Tuf Rib

7.50-16 7.50-16

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16) and only one model for rear fitment (12.4-28). This segment is very running

segment at village arias.

T r a c t o r

Front Jap 910 Front Mahan Front Prithvi Mahan LR5

Power Tiller Reaper Jap 940 Rear Jap 930 Trailer RK59

Latest Products

Falcon Tyres ltd. launched these products recently.

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Maxi Rib Jap 320 Maxi Rib Jap 330 Maxi Rib Jap 360 Maxi Grip Jap 300

Maxi Grip Jap 370 Uni Grip Gold Uni Grip Jap 350 Uni Grip Speed

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GLOBAL PRESENCE

Global partnerships, global reputations.

Dunlop opened its first tyre plant in Dublin, 1889. Since then, we have

grown to become one of the world's biggest and most respected tyre

brands. With our UK head office in Birmingham, our operations are now

worldwide. For location details, please visit our global locations section.

Working for you

Many of the world's leading vehicle manufacturers - including Audi,

BMW, Honda, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Suzuki, Toyota,

- trust Dunlop and fit our tyres as standard.

Our tyre designers work closely with manufacturers. We also involve

our European, American and Japanese sister companies to provide the

latest research and development, testing and manufacturing facilities.

If you're looking for tyres, we are never far away. With a national

network of distribution centres, we also supply many retailers, including

our retail chain, Hi-Q Tyres.Use this section to find all the facts and

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information on Dunlop's heritage, policies, global presence and

commitment to the future.

Throughout a history spanning over 100 years, Dunlop has built a

worldwide reputation for quality and excellence. Which means whether

you're at home or abroad, we're always nearby to offer you all the help

and advice you need. With technicians and designers in Europe, the USA

and Asia, committed to sharing their expertise with each other - Dunlop

manufacturing sites on three continents supply tyres

worldwide.Together, these teams have created tyres primed to meet the

demands of worldwide driving conditions

GOALS OF DUNLOP AND THE ENVIRONMENT

At Dunlop, we are committed to protecting and respecting the

environment. Leading vehicle manufacturers use our tyres as original

equipment because they trust and respect our quality, development

techniques and innovation. However, this alone is not enough. We must

also meet the demands of the environment by adopting sustainable

practices and using our resources more efficiently.We practice the latest

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manufacturing and management techniques and work only to the highest

standards as outlined in international standards.

In practice

Here are some of our activities:

Introduction of an Environmental Management System (EMS) as

part of our integrated quality, environment, health and safety

management system .

Promotion of EMS to our customers, suppliers and contractors .

Environmental performance targets to meet our legal, operational

and business requirements

1. Regular audits and reviews on our environmental performance

2. Environmental awareness training for all directors and senior

management .

3. Appointment of environmental co-ordinators to ensure our EMS is

implemented and maintained in line with ISO 14001

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Continual re-alignment of our environmental policy and business

objectives

Continued commitment

We have a series of procedures and initiatives to ensure continual

improvement of our environmental performance.

Dunlop set environmental objectives every year as part of our business

planning process.

Design

Whatever the tyre, our design engineers develop quality products that

meet the demands of our customers - and the environment.

Here are some examples:

Extensive market research, research and development, computer

modelling and rigorous testing

Continual improvement of our low-rolling resistance tyres

(offering lower temperature generation and attrition without loss

of grip) for longer lasting products and improved fuel economy

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Development of new materials and compounds for lighter and

more durable tyres

Manufacturing

While our production efficiency increases every year, we have also

successfully reduced our energy consumption and waste.

Energy consumption

Today, we need an average of 40% less energy to make a tyre than in

1985.

Here are some examples of our savings:

Improved insulation and condensation recovery

Idle running systems added to machinery

75% reduction in N0x emissions

30% reduction in steam and electricity

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Reducing waste

By addressing every aspect of production, our internal waste reduction

programme has achieved considerable cost savings - and reduced our

impact on the environment.

We are also:

Working throughout Europe to exceed the requirements of

forthcoming environmental legislation on scrapping tyres

Always exploring alternative recycling methods

We recycle -

o Rubber

o Polythene

o Wood

o Metal

o Paper

o Plastics

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Improving distribution

We always strive to become more efficient and environmentally

responsible in our logistical operations. Here are some of our

improvements:

New warehouse with paperless, computer-driven system and high-

fidelity relays Demountable fleet with smaller aerodynamically sound

vehicles

Widened delivery area

Once-only product handling Where appropriate, we adopt intermodal

from Europe.

Tyre recycling

We are opposed to using landfills for tyre disposal and believe tyres can

be used for their energy.

Tyres yield a calorific value about 10% higher than coal so, for example,

their energy can be used to manufacture cement or generate electricity -

if combusted in an environmentally acceptable way.

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We are also a member of a Government and industry working group,

exploring alternative tyre disposal and recycling methods.

Tyre re-treading

Unless exempted by standards legislation, the vast majority of our tyres

are suitable for re-treading. Also, all our truck and bus tyres can be re-

grooved, which, depending on the application, allows us to extend a

truck tyre's life to more than a million kilometres.

We manufacture re-tread tyres in the UK. Throughout the re-treading

process, we recycle rubber raspings to produce granulate matter for

sports and playground surfaces. The raspings can also be reprocessed to

create rubber crumb, which we buy as a raw material.

Paper

Working with a specialist company, all our waste paper is recycled as

raw material for tissue manufacture.

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Polythene

We use polythene throughout the rubber manufacturing process as a protection

film for the rubber compound and an identification aid for components.

Recycling polythene has lowered our expenses and helped protect the

environment:

Much of our polythene is 'embossed', which we can easily remove

from sticky compounds or thin components

When recycled, polythene produces damp-proof course strip,

'sleeping policemen', dustbins and bin bags

Water

We require large quantities of water for cooling, heating and steam for

moulding.

To reduce our environmental impact and costs, we use closed re-

circulating systems wherever possible.

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Raw materials

Our materials department sources raw materials that improve product

performance and minimise environmental impact. In practice:

We convert raw materials into rubber compounds and their

components with maximum safety

We handle and transport our materials in line with strict standards

to minimise adverse effects on our employees and the

environment

We have replaced materials known to contain nitrosamine or

nitrosamine generators with safer alternatives, such as 'green'

silica technology

We have replaced oils containing polyaromatic hydrocarbons

(PAHs) and substituted solvent-based products with aqueous

alternatives

All these advancements have reduced our waste significantly.

Also, when we can't recycle waste, we can now dispose of it

safely.

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Raw materials suppliers

We work closely with our suppliers to develop environmentally

acceptable materials. For example, we ask our suppliers to use materials

that are easier to process and require lower working temperatures.

We also:

Use additives to reduce vulcanisation time during moulding

Capture and recycle process dusts and solvent fumes with extractors

Receive a high proportion of raw materials in bulk or multi-trip

containers - which reduces packaging waste

Noise pollution

In the developed world, traffic noise is the most common form of

acoustic pollution. Road surface textures and tyre patterns are the main

causes.Noise limits refer to the noise omitted by a vehicle, rather than by

its component parts, but this is all set to change in 2006 when newly

fitted (OE) tyres will be set their own limits.

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Currently limits are set between 72 and 76db depending on tyre width

for cars travelling at 80km/h. Limits for motorcycles are set at 82db for

50cc – 125cc and 86db for motorcycles that are 125cc and over.

In the last twenty years, vehicle noise has stabilised. This is partly due to

new tyres that offer excellent grip in wet conditions. For example the

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx is already below future EU noise limits.

Dust

While we bind chemicals in a vulcanised rubber matrix, materials and

reaction products become tyre dust through road surface attrition. The

effects of tyre dust are being investigated. For example, tests at the

Institute Pasteur in Lille, France have shown the toxicity of worn-off

rubber particles is less than one five hundredth of the level required to be

classified toxic by the European Union.

The European Union and other legislative bodies keep us informed on

research. We also work closely with the British and European

association working groups (British Rubber Manufacturers Association

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and Bureau de Liaison des Industries du Caouthouc de L'U.E.) and

endeavour to respond positively to proven environmental threats.

Here are some improvements we have made already:

We have eliminated all nitrosamine generating ingredients from

our products

We do not use any of the chemicals detailed in the Montreal

Protocol as ozone depleters

According to IP 346, our truck tyres contain no ingredients with

polyaromatic hydrocarbon levels greater than 3%

ENSURE TOP MILEAGE

      The condition of your tyres is important for driving  safety. By

following the following rules, you can ensure top mileage, safe

performance and a longer useful life for your tyres.

1. Check your tyre pressures regularly.  Uneven inflation between   

tyres affects the driving qualities of your vehicle and makes the tyres

wear unevenly.

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2. Rotate the positions of your tyres between the front and rear axles

after every 5,000 to 10,000 kilometers as the tyres wear differently in

different positions. Remember to check tyre pressures when changing

tyres.

3. Check that you mount your tyres according to the rolling direction

marking on the side of the tyre. If the tyres are mounted against their

designated rolling direction, their driving qualities will not be optimal in

all conditions.

4. Drive smoothly. Panic braking and sideslips shorten the useful life of

tyres and this is particularly true of studded tyres.

5. Check your old tyres for uneven wear when changing tyres.

Correctly mounted and carefully driven tyres wear evenly. If your tyres

show uneven wear, get the driving angles of your vehicle measured and

have your tyres mounted and balanced at a professional repair shop.

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TYRE SAFETY

TYRE MAINTENANCE - YOUR MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY

ITEM

Your tyres are the only contact between you and the road and, like your

vehicle, they too require regular maintenance.

HERE ARE A FEW TIPS

Check your tyre pressures regularly, once a fortnight is recommended

and ideally when your tyres are cold. Inspect tread and sidewalls for cuts

and abrasions, bulges, unusual wear and road damage.

If the tyre receives a severe impact, ask your tyre retailer to check for

internal damage. Do not repair cuts in sidewalls of radial ply tyres.

Avoid using 'sealants' or other liquid preparations to prevent deflation.

These may cause the valve to stick open slightly, causing pressure loss

and indirectly causing corrosion of steel belts.

Driving on under inflated tyres is almost certain to cause serious

damage, always inflate tyres to the suggested pressure.

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Take action immediately to rectify any unusual sounds or vibrations.

Tyre balance and vehicle wheel alignment should be checked regularly,

(ie every 10,000km), especially if your tyres are subjected to rough roads

or aggressive driving.

Tyre wear on front wheel drive vehicles is a little higher and therefore,

attention to tyre pressures as well as rotation should be made on a

regular basis.

Tyre Pressures

Maintaining the correct pressure is the easiest, yet most important thing

you can do to get the best performance, economy and safety from your

tyres. Information relating to the correct pressure should be available

from your vehicle's tyre placard however, considering these points may

help:

HERE ARE A FEW TIPS

Different driving conditions require different pressures. For example, a

higher pressure is usually recommended for high speed driving or when

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carrying or towing a heavier than normal load. Seek advice on what is

best for you and your car.

Tyre pressure should be checked when tyres are cold, as pressures will

increase when tyres warm up.

Under inflation of tyres can cause them to experience uneven or rapid

tread wear, as well as lead to an increase in fuel consumption. In

addition, under inflation reduces your vehicles braking and handling

capabilities, and can ultimately lead to serious tyre failure.

Where possible, carry your own tyre pressure gauge.

Sealing valve caps must ALWAYS be used, the best being the metal

type.

If you require any assistance with the pressure of your tyres, see your

local tyre retailer.

TYRE ROTATION

Regular rotation of tyres is a proven method for promoting even wear

and therefore extending tread life. If uneven wear has occurred, this may

be due to worn suspension components, vehicle misalignment or

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incorrect tyre balance. These concerns cannot be corrected by simply

rotating the tyres. Your local tyre retailer should correct these problems.

Front to back same side rotation is acceptable when tyres are wearing

unevenly. If the spare is included in the rotation it should be exchanged

with the tyre allocated to the right hand rear position.

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TYRE BASIC

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TYRE AN OVERVIEW

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BASICS FUNCTION OF TYRES

1. To roll

2. To carry a load

3. To steer the vehicle

4. To transmit braking force and power output

5. To absorb(noise and mechanical vibration)

6. To last

7. To handle speed

8. Low noise

9. Low rolling resistance

10. To look good

THE GOLDEN RULES OF TYRE SELECTION

This rule applies to all categories of tyres, with the exception of

passenger.

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Fit the largest Tyre size possible, as recommended by the vehicle.

Use the lowest ply rating-this does not apply in the case of steel cord

Radial Truck tyres.

Recommend the correct Tyre Pressure for the Tyre size Ply rating,

Load and operating condition,

This pressure should ideally be as low as possible, without under

inflating the tyres.

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Chapter - 5

DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

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DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

This chapter given a detaile of the consumer behavior of the tyres

in Shimoga city. The study is made on 100 samples one sample were

transport owners of buses and truck and the selection were made on

convenience.

While making the study the buying pattern and factors influencing

the buying behavior are considered on the basis of personal interview

with different customers.

The question that is to be considered now is as to which brand or

type of tyers the buyer prefer now and what factors have influenced

them in buying a particular brand of tyers.

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Table 1: Opinion about mileage, price of tyer

Opinion No. of respondents Percentage

Excellent 23 23

Good 54 54

Average 21 21

Poor 2 2

Total 100 100

Interpretation:

When we asked about the general rating that customers might give to

Dunlop Tyres has whole the feed back that they gave was as follows

approx 23% customer said that Dunlop Tyres is excellent and 54%

customer said that Dunlop Tyres is very good, 21% customer said that

Donlop Tyres is average and know body is said that Donlop Tyres is

below average. The graph below shows the following information.

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Opinion about mileage, price of tyer

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Table 2: Factors considering for purchase of tyre

Factors No. of respondents Percentage

Price 20 20

Quality 20 20

Survey 15 15

Long life 25 25

Name 15 15

Others 5 5

Source: field survey

Interpretation:

The above table can say it that long life or Mileage is in first place and

next place equality in there. So we can say that the consumers now they

are preferring about mileage because now the fuel becoming costly and

next they and in good quality.

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Group showing factors considered for purchasing the Dunlop tyers

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Table 3: Factors in opinion about quality and life

Factors No. of respondents Percentage

Excellent 15 15

Good 70 70

Not bad 10 10

Poor 5 5

Total 100 100

Interpretation:

Most users of the Dunlop tyers are truck owners and as for them the

quality of tyre and its long life they said maximum to good of 70% and

excellent of 15%, and Not bad 10%, and Poor 5%. So, from that survey

we can conclude that the most of user are like the company's product and

they are satisfied from the use of the tyers.

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The Graph showing about the quality and life of tyre

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Table 4: Factors in selection of the Dunlop tyers(For specially in Dunlop tyre consumers)

Factors No. of respondents Percentage

Name 35 35

Quality & Price 30 30

Long life 25 25

other 10 10

Total 100 100

Interpretation:

From the above table say's that people are most ranking to good name of

the company in market of 35%, the quality and life price or economic

range are in second place 30%, and people are also takes into

consideration the long life and mileage of the tyre 25%, the other

influencing factor's like advertisement, financial facilities etc, are of only

10%

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Factors in selection of the Dunlop tyers

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Table 5: Market share of different Brand of tyers

[Indian Market level]

Brand Name Percentage Rank

MRFCEATJKApolloDunlopGoodyearothers

20151409161412

1425537

Interpretation:

These are different brands of tyers, which are having good market in

Shimoga. There are one exclusive dealers for Dunlop tyers and other

hear 8 to 10 local dealers and they are also having the other companies

product also including Dunlop tyers.

By survey it reveals that the customers have more brand conscious

and they also want choicer to select tyers.

The concept of market share of a particular brand in Shimoga is a

difficult affair to assess in view of the dealers satisfaction of getting

greater turnover and profit irrespective of the brand of tyers, with above

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limitation the researchers has undertaken the difficulties of computing on

market share of different brands of tyers from the consumer opinion.

A structured questionnaire was administered to the samples giver

details of different tyers they buy and the brand of the tyer boned on the

following inference have been down.

Market share of different Brand of tyers

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Table 6: Satisfaction level of Dunlop tyers as Quality

A questionnaires was posed to sample to cheek whether the sample were

satisfied with qualities of Dunlop tyers the revelation on shown in the

following table.

Sample said No of Respondents Percentage

Yes 14 70

No 6 30

Interpretation:

It is apparent that as much as 70% were satisfied and 30% were not

satisfied with the qualities

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Graph showing satisfactory level of Dunlop tyers.

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Table 7: Easily available in the market or not

Sample said No of Respondents Percentage

Available 82 82

Not available 18 18

Interpretation:

When asked about How easily customer get Dunlop Tyres the response

was follows approx 82% customer said that they get Dunlop Tyres very

easily whenever they require them from the nearest dealer and 18%

customers said that there is always a scarcity of the most popular brands

such as Dunlop XMLug, Dunlop megastare and Dunlop Topstare .The

Graph below shows the exact position.

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Easily available in the market or not

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8. Dunlop Tyres have the best claim policy in comparison to other

player in the market

It was really very appreciating to hear the most of the customer said that

Dunlop Tyres have the best claim policy in comparison to other player in

the market. 30% customer said that Dunlop tyres have an excellent claim

policy, 40% customer said that the claim policy is good, 15% customer

said that claim policy is okay, 10% said that it is average and finally 5%

customer said that the claim policy is poor .On an over all basis it could

be conclude that claim policy of Dunlop Tyres is appreciated by majority

of customers.

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Table 9: Satisfied and dissatisfied user of Dunlop tyres

Sample No of Respondents Percentage

Satisfied 85 85

Dissatisfied 15 15

Interpretation:

The 83% customers are fully satisfied with the Dunlop Tyres and just

17% customers are not satisfied with the Dunlop Tyres .

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Satisfied and dissatisfied user of Dunlop tyres

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We meet the different customers. Customer said that the quality of

Dunlop Tyre is very good. Tyre is very costly but the performance of

Dunlop Tyre is better than other tyres. They said that the claim policy of

Dunlop Tyre is very good. Several customers are very friendly and the

cooperate in our work but few customers behaved very rudely.

Customers are very happy with the campaign and they said that they

gain a lot of knowledge from the campaign and they said that campaign

should be organized continuously in different area.

These things give us good experience and obtain good knowledge about

customer attitude.

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Chapter - 5

SUGGESTIONS AND CONCLUSION

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Suggestions

In our market analysis I find many block hole in marketing

strategy and Dunlop product Existing product want some improvement

according change of technology , competition And spread of market.

In our experience which I get within 45 days . I would like to suggest

following points.

Made heavy duty tyre according demand of customer.

Expand its advertisement , emphasis on personal advertisement.

Open more outlet in order to insure availability of product (tyre) in

Shimoga market.

Make claim policy easy and give claim on demand.

To give more discount and gift in order to competite its competitor

Provide facilities to payment in installment.

To provide cheaper tyers with advanced quality.

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To make better study of its competitors strategy for monopoly in

market.

Conclusion

The overall study several that Dunlop tyer's marketing attitudes

towards their customers which several that the company adopted the pull

strategy. The company has focused more on advertisement where brand

proposition is highlighted in the company's advertising campaign and

their by bringing consumer awareness on the company's product.

Dunlop companies attitude towards dealers was not up to the

mark, the company is saying that our product is moving by brand name

only even though the selling in taking in that manner our study reveals

that exclusive dealers has got greater influence over the consumer in the

previous studies. It shows that company has got more than 16% market

share in Shimoga. But is has come down to 15% of market share where

CEAT are improved better when compared to previous year. Due to low

motivation by Dunlop in dealers the market share has been several

Hence in this aspect the company has to look into it.

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Tyre sales are directly proportional to growth in automobile

sector. In this year i.e. in 2010-11 has been horrible year of tyer markets

with original equipment demand sinking with the drop in vehicle

volume. The market for heavy trucks/ buses shrunk by a third, hence

unlike, the customer the replacement customer in fairly brand conscious

today. With a bulk of business coming from the replacement market.

Hence the company has to give importance to dealers where dealers

plays very important role in pushing the company product hence

company has to undertake aggressive sales promotion activities for

motivating dealers to push the product hand in market.

Since it is a desired demand business, tyre market depends on

vehicles marketers to get thing moving. This lack of control on the shape

of the future forces tyre market to be vigilant cost watches the big

uncertainly in rubber, prices, even during the high prices of rubber.

Dunlop has survived by proper planning of inventory, how the rubber

prices have come down so Dunlop has to look into the cost of truck / bus

tyers.

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Finally the company seems to have mused a point that should give

it additional confidence. It is its road view, which dominated the Indian

consumer's set of presentations. So, for no company has a tyer at a

reasonable prices that can perform like the works best radial on Indian

roads. It market forces triumph, a break, through, products could change

everything.

The market share of Dunlop Tyres In Shimoga more then 18.33 %

in three wheeler Segment.

Approximately 87% customers are satisfied with the Dunlop Tyres .

Rate of Dunlop Tyres are not high against with the other Company

tyres.

After sale service (Claim) of Dunlop Tyres is very good.

Approx 82% customer said that they get Dunlop Tyres very easily

whenever they require them from the nearest dealer.

Around 75% customer said that they purchase Dunlop Tyres from the

Exclusive dealer.

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SWOT ANALYSIS

Strengths

Heavy range of products.

Brand awareness

Best promotion by display

Advertisement

Weaknesses

SVS depended on DUNLOP

Shortage

No proper replacement of damage

Low margin for shopkeeper

No proper inspection of salesman

Opportunities

addition of more outlet

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Improve the market of DUNLOP by giving some more advantages

Threats

More satisfaction from local wholesale market they cam deduct the

number of outlets.

Dissatisfaction due to not proper handling

Without proper inspection salesman may by careless.

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Questionnaires

Dear sir

I am a student of final year BBM in Govt. First Grade College,

Shimoga. I am doing a project report on " FITMENT OF DUNLOP

TYRES IN AUTO SEGMENT & ITS SHARE VIS-A-VIS

COMPETITION

I Kindly request you’re to space a few minutes answering two

parts of questions for which I shall be even great full to you.

The information given by you will be used only for my study and

shall be kept confidential.

Thanking you Your’s.

Rama .E

Part –A1. Name:2. Address:3. Sex: a) Male b) Female4. Age group: a) 18-30

b) 30- 45 c] 45- above

5. Educational qualification: a) SSLC b) P.U.C c] Graduatesd) P.G e) Other

6. Occupation a) Self Employedb) Govtc) Privated) Others

7. Annual Incomea) Below 50000

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b) 50,000- 1,00,00-0c) 1,00,000- 1,50,000d) 150000- above.

Part –B1. Which vehicle do you own and how much?

a) Truckb) Busc) Tractord) Other

2. Which brand of tyre do you prefer?a. MRFb. Dunlopc. JKd. Birlae. Others

3. What kind of tyre you using?a) Conventional crossply

b) Radials4. What is the size of it?

a) 9-10 mtb) 10-20 mtc) Other

5. After how much distance you change it?a) 5000k.mb) 10,000 k.mc) 2000k.md) Above

6. After it the life you prefer for?a) New purchaseb) Rethreading.

7. Do you know Dunlop tyres?a) Yesb) No

8. If yes, in which way?a) Executive dealerb) Local Dealer

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c) Person to persond) Advertisemente) Other

9. Which factor influences you to purchase it?a) Priceb) Qualityc) Serviced) Long life (Mileage)e) Namef) Other

10.What is your opinion about its life?a) Excellent c) Goodb) Not bad d) Poor

11. What factor you rank first in selecting this tyre?a) Name c) Quality and priceb) Long life d) Other.

12.Are you satisfied with Dunlop tyer?a) Yesb) Noc) Not be said

13. What is your opinion about mileage, price etc of Dunlop tyer?a) Good c) Excellentb) Average d) Poor

14.Mostly when you change your vehicle tyre ?(a) After 1 year (b) After 2 year(c) After 3 year (b) After 4 year

15.Are you satisfied with Company claim Policy ?(a) Yes (b) No

16.Dunlop tyres are easily available in market ?(a) Yes (b) No

17. Yours any suggestion Regarding Dunlop tyers?___________________________________

Signature.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

MARKETING MANAGEMENT:-

By Philip Kotler

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY:

By C.R. Kothari

MAGAZINES Business World

Business Today

WEBSITES:-

www.falcontyres.com

www.dunlop.uk.com

www.google.com

www.weekypedia.com

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