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Abstract

The case examines the market expansion strategies adopted by Maruti Udyog Limited (MUL), India's biggest carmaker, in response to intense competition and a decline in sales of its bread-and-butter model, the Maruti 800. MUL enjoyed a near-monopoly status, until the Government of India liberalised the economy in 1991. This led to the entry of foreign players like Hyundai, Fiat, Mitsubishi, and Toyota. Even Indian auto players like Tata Motors, and Mahindra and Mahindra, entered the fray to give MUL tough challenges. MUL began to introduce new models, and upgrade its existing models in response to market demand. For instance, the company introduced the hatchback 'Swift' to shed its image of being a manufacturer of low-cost staid cars. The case study looks into how MUL came back from the crunch to retain its place as the top carmaker in India. It also deals with the tussle between Suzuki Motor Corporation and the Government of India over ownership issues. The case highlights the promotional offers undertaken by MUL in its quest for market dominance and examines how the company was able to mould itself according to the market requirements, by entering new domains and reaching out to potential customers through its 'True Value' and other promotional offers.

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1999-2005

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Abstract

The case examines the market expansion strategies adopted by Maruti Udyog Limited (MUL), India's biggest carmaker, in response to intense competition and a decline in sales of its bread-and-butter model, the Maruti 800. MUL enjoyed a near-monopoly status, until the Government of India liberalised the economy in 1991. This led to the entry of foreign players like Hyundai, Fiat, Mitsubishi, and Toyota. Even Indian auto players like Tata Motors, and Mahindra and Mahindra, entered the fray to give MUL tough challenges. MUL began to introduce new models, and upgrade its existing models in response to market demand. For instance, the company introduced the hatchback 'Swift' to shed its image of being a manufacturer of low-cost staid cars. The case study looks into how MUL came back from the crunch to retain its place as the top carmaker in India. It also deals with the tussle between Suzuki Motor Corporation and the Government of India over ownership issues. The case highlights the promotional offers undertaken by MUL in its quest for market dominance and examines how the company was able to mould itself according to the market requirements, by entering new domains and reaching out to potential customers through its 'True Value' and other promotional offers.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate courses.

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Location:
Industry:
Size:
Large
Other setting(s):
1999-2005

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