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    ADVERTISING

    IN

    MICROMAX MOBILES

    PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED TOWARDS

    PARTIAL FULFILLMENT

    OF

    MASTER OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

    Academic Session

    (2010-2011)

    SUBMITTED TO

    SUBMITTED BY

    ROLL NO. M-4510

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    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    This report is based on the research undertaken as the part of winter project Advertising

    in Micromax Mobiles.

    During the course of this project, I had the valuable opportunity to work on the live

    project based on GSM technology being executed by Micromax for its users or clients.

    I hereby acknowledge my deep regards to all the persons who actually took physical aswell as mental work in the compilation of this project from Micromax Division. However

    some of them are those whose responses were of great nature, therefore they must

    endorse through this acknowledgement.

    Unfortunately, it is not possible to acknowledge the efforts of each of the individual who

    so graciously contributed there time and information in the compilation of the project.

    Whoever their efforts are highly appreciated.

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    PREFACE

    The wide ambit of the project, which is the internal part of the MMS course, guaranteed

    me extensive exposure to various concept of GSM, CDMA, Flip and other camera and

    video technologies among other things.

    I did survey aiming at studying and analysis the current market scenario of mobiles,

    requirements of the customers about the features and its pros and cons, future needs of

    various mobile companies.

    I had the unique privilege to assume an assortment of role including problem

    identification, theoretical framework, research design, experimental design and setup,

    data collection, analysis and interpretation, observing findings and providing suggestions

    and recommendations etc.

    In the report I have put my best efforts to compile the data to the highest level of

    accuracy and give my views to best of my judgment.

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. Preface

    2. Introduction

    2.1. Industry Profile

    2.2. Company Profile

    2.3. Product Profile

    3. Research Methodology

    3.1. Research Objectives

    3.2. Research Design

    3.3. Sample Design

    3.4. Methods of Data Collection

    3.5. Data Analysis

    4. Analysis and Finding

    5. Limitations

    6. Conclusions and Recommendations

    Appendices

    Bibliography

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    LIST OF TABLES

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    LIST OF FIGURES

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    ABBREVIATIONS

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    GLOSSARY

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    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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    Chapter 1. Situational Analysis & Problem Definition

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    CHAPTER NO. 2

    LITERATURE REVIEW

    INDUSTRY PROFILE:

    The growth has more or less flat [owing to low sales figure in Q1] in

    total, 101.54 million units of sales were registered.

    Local manufacturers have grabbed 18.1% market share [from 0.9% in

    2008].

    Only 5 local manufacturers in 2008 and the number stands at 28 now.

    Nokia market share in Indiafell from 56.2% share in 2008 to 54.1%

    in 2009.

    Samsung Electronics Co. Ltds share rose marginally to 9.7% from

    9.5%.

    LGs share dropped from 7.2% to 6.4%.

    Courtesy: IDC report on growth of mobile sales in India, 2009

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    Of the local manufacturers, Micromax leads the race and holds a

    market share stands of 4.8%.

    COMPANY PROFILE:

    Micromax Informatics Ltd is a New Delhi, India based Telecom

    manufacturer and distribution partner to Nokia, Samsung, LG etc for their IT

    / Telecom products in India. With an annual turnover of INR 5000 million,

    Micromax has offices in all major India cities and global offices in Dubai

    and USA.Micromax has been making supplies to the Indian GSM operators

    for their different telecom requirements and is now expanding their product

    range to the global markets. Micromax's products comes with a qualty seal

    meaning product satisfaction, high relieability resulting in repeated business.

    Micromax has their own 24 hour operational customer service centre just in

    case you need that small bit of information albeit at the wrong hour.

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    MARKETING METHADOLOGY:

    Micromax, started operations in 1991 as an embedded software design firm,

    but was incorporated as a company in 1998, when it branched out as a

    distributor of computer peripherals such as printers, monitors, scanners from

    manufacturers such as LG, Sony Inc., Dell Corp.We hope to be present in

    at least one country each in Latin America, Middle East and Africa before

    the end of the financial year, Jain said.

    Geographical Segmentation: The firm has identified Brazil, Nigeria and

    Dubai as target markets. Micromax specialized in entry-level and mid-

    segment handsets priced between Rs1,800 and Rs2,400 when it started

    selling the devices in 2008, confining itself to small towns and rural areas in

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    the first 12-18 months. One of the major aspects that contribute towards the

    substantial monthly growth ofMicromax is its 80% sales in the rural areas.

    Micromax is planning to expand its range in keeping with new market

    demands. It is readying several high-end handsets, including phones that will

    run on Googles Android and Microsofts Windows Mobile operating

    systems (market stretch). The handsets are expected to be available in April

    or May, Jain said Having gained traction, Micromax is also working on a

    strategy to create awareness in the metros, which includes tying up with

    MTV for co-branded phones.

    Distribution channels: Once you have established a good distributor

    network and sales are robust, the next logical step is branding exercises to

    ensure consistent brand re-call among your target consumer base, said

    Romal Shetty, executive director and head telecom practice at audit and

    consulting firm KPMG India. Encouraged by its success, the firm expanded

    to larger cities and now has a distribution network of 55,000 retailers,

    which it plans to scale up to 70,000 by the end of March as part of its

    strategy to raise sales to 1.5 million handsets a month.

    Branding:Micromax has also tied up with a Bollywood celebrity who will

    be announced shortly as brand ambassador, Jain said. Bollywood star

    Aamir Khan endorses Samsung phones.

    The Micromax phones are designed by the in-house research and

    development team, as is the embedded software. The on-board chips come

    from MediaTek Inc., Qualcomm Inc. and Infineon Technologies AGthe

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    last two also count Nokia as a client. Manufacturing is outsourced to about

    11 factories in Taiwan, South Korea and China.

    Micromax has invested Rs100 crore to set up a plant in Baddi in Himachal

    Pradesh as it feels outsourcing manufacturing completely leaves the door

    open for supply-side uncertainties. Production will be scaled up from an

    initial 50,000 per month.

    Micromax is one of the leading Indian Telecom Companies with 23

    domestic offices across the country and international offices in Hong Kong,

    USA, Dubai and now in Nepal. With a futuristic vision and an exhaustive

    R&D at its helm, Micromax has successfully generated innovative

    technologies that have revolutionised the telecom consumer space.

    Micromax is on a mission to successfully overcome the technological

    barriers and constantly engender life enhancing solutions.

    The companys vision is to develop path-breaking technologies and efficient

    processes that incubate newer markets, enliven customer aspirations andcontinue to make Micromax a trusted market leader amongst people. The

    Micromax ideology stems from its rooted belief in Innovation and

    delivering nothing short of the best.

    Product line: Micromax has a lot of firsts to its credit on their versatile

    product portfolio. It was the first to introduce:Handsets with 30 days battery

    backup, Handsets with Dual SIM / Dual Standby, Handsets Switching

    Networks (GSM - CDMA) using gravity sensors, Aspirational Qwerty

    Keypad Handsets, Operator Branded 3G Handsets, OMH CDMA Handsets,

    etc

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    Promotion: With a 360 degree advertising (media, internet, TV and print

    media) and marketing strategy sketched out, the company has an optimistic

    outlook for the telecom consumer space. Currently present in more than

    40,000 stores across the country, the company plans to have an aggressive

    market incursion to reach out to its customers through 70,000 operational

    stores in the coming year.

    After building a strong presence in the rural market, where the prominence

    of both subscribers and operators is rapidly increasing, Micromax is now

    progressively moving towards establishing its foothold in the competitive

    urban towns as well.

    With young enthusiasts as its anchor, Micromax Informatics Limited has

    created a niche for itself in the telecommunication industry. Micromax

    ventured into the telecommunication industry with an end-to-end solution of

    Fixed Wireless Devices and Wireless Data Cards.

    In the year 2008, after delivering upon the technology of fixed wireless-

    powering desired products, the company forayed into one of the most

    predominant genres of telecommunication Mobile handsets. Since then

    Micromax has received commendable response for its unique and

    interesting handsets.

    Innovation, Cost-Effective, Credible and an Insightful R&D, have now

    become synonymous to Micromax in the telecom vertical. Today

    Micromax has become a brand which people relate and look up to for

    realizing their individual device preferences and other out-of-the-box

    solutions.

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    Vision

    Micromax India's Vision entails helping people improve the

    quality of their lives by providing them with superior quality,

    state-of-the-art technology products at the right time and the right

    price. But beyond its role as a purveyor of quality products in

    India, Micromax seeks to contribute to the economic growth of

    the country though its export commitments and large scale

    production facilities generating secured employment for hundreds of Indian people.

    At Micromax, we strive to contribute to the development of the electronics and

    components industry in India by enhancing the knowledge levels of our workforcethrough the introduction of our advanced management systems and production know-how

    in our manufacturing facilities by introducing our Indian vendors to our world class

    quality systems and helping them in improving them in their own quality systems and

    production processes and setting benchmarks for the industry both in terms of after sales

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    service for our products, quality systems and management techniques at our facilities or

    our products themselves.

    At Micromax, we believe in returning to the community some of the profits we earn from

    it, through the social causes we espouse. We view ourselves not as an MNC operating in

    India, but as an 'Indian Company' operating here, conforming to the laws of the country

    and committed to working for the Indian community.

    We want and to be seen as the 'Most Respected' Indian Company.

    Value & Philosophy

    What makes MICROMAX one of the world's leading companies?

    How we got here?

    Ever since it was founded in 1938, MICROMAX has continually refined its mission

    statement to respond both to change in itself and in the world: "Economic contribution to

    the nation," "Priority to human resources," "Pursuit of rationalism." Each slogan

    represents significant moments in MICROMAX's history, reflecting different stages of

    the company's growth from a domestic industrial leader into a global consumer

    electronics powerhouse.

    In the 1990's, we once again acknowledged the need to transform our mission statement

    to keep pace with our growing global operations, rapid changes in the world economy,

    and escalating competition from well-established rivals.

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    Our Management Philosophy

    "We will devote our human resources and technology to create superior products and

    services, thereby contributing to a better global society."

    Our management philosophy represents our strong determination to contribute directly to

    the prosperity of people all over the world - a single human society. Key to our efforts is

    our own people, whose talent and creativity are dedicated to doing their best at all times.

    Technology also plays an important role in making it possible to achieve higher standards

    of living. And superior products and services are what we are all about.

    We believe that the success of our contributions to society and to the mutual prosperity of

    people across national boundaries truly depends on how we manage our company. Thus,

    we challenge the world to create the future with our customers. Our determination is

    growth - a perpetual challenge - but always working within the context of cooperation

    and inclusion of our customers.

    Research & Development

    The companys thrust on Product Innovation and R&D have given the company a

    competitive edge in the marketplace. Micromax has set up Micromax India Software

    Centre (SISC) and Micromax India Software operations unit (SISO) for software

    development at Noida and Bangalore respectively. While the Micromax India Software

    Centre in developing software solutions in Micromaxs global software requirements for

    hi-end television like Plasma and LCD TVs, SISO is working on major projects for

    Micromax Electronics in the area of telecom: wireless terminals and infrastructure,

    Networking, SoC (System on Chip) Digital Printing and other multimedia/digital media

    as well as application software. In addition to working on global R&D projects, SISO is

    also helping Micromax Indias CDMA business by focusing on product customization for

    the Indian market. While the Micromax India R&D Centre has around 300 employees,

    SISO currently employs over 800 highly skilled professionals.

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    With an investment of over USD 100 million, SISO is charting out major growth plans in

    the country, with its current focus being in the 4G & Multimedia area. SISO has already

    applied for 145 patents based on the software development carried out here in India. In

    fact, SISO has a special Intellectual Property Team working on securing Patents for its

    breakthrough projects. SISO plans to continue its focus on Multimedia & Protocol

    development; build a strong competency in technology and focus on WCDMA

    technology and User Interface.

    Micromax India is also carrying out Hardware R&D at its Noida R&D Centre. The focus

    of the R&D Centre is to customize both Consumer Electronics and Home Appliance

    products to better meet the needs of Indian consumers. From colour televisions designed

    for higher sound output, to washing machines with special Saree Wash Course, DNIevision series of Flat CTVs especially designed for the Indian market to Micromax

    mobiles with regional language menus, the Micromax R&D Centres in India are helping

    the company to continuously innovate and introduce products customized for the Indian

    market.

    WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE

    Overview

    Architecture point of view,UMTS logically is divided into CS Domain and PS Domain.

    CS Domain refers to the set of all CN entities offering CS type of connection for user

    traffic as well as all the entities supporting related signaling. PS Domain refers to the set

    of all CN entities offering PS type of connection for user traffic as well as all the entities

    supporting related signaling. The network elements MSC and GMSC belongs to CS

    domain whereas the elements SGSN and GGSN belongs to PS domain.

    UMTS

    UMTS Core Network is a Third Generation (3G) mobile communications systems being

    developed by Micromax within the framework defined by the ITU and known as IMT-

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    2000. UMTS will deliver low-cost, high-capacity mobile communications offering data

    rates as high as 2Mbit/sec under stationary conditions with global roaming and other

    advanced capabilities. 3G core network system enables users to transmit voice, data, and

    even moving images. In order to realize these services, 3G improves the data mission

    speed up to 144Kbps in a high-speed moving environment, 384Kbps in a low-speed

    moving environment, and 2Mbps in a stationary environment. 3G provides services like

    Internet connection, transmission of large-scale data and moving contents photographed

    by digital cameras and videos, and software downloading.

    Architecture point of view, logically is divided into CS Domain and PS Domain. CS

    Domain refers to the set of all CN entities offering CS type of connection for user traffic

    as well as all the entities supporting related signaling. PS Domain refers to the set of all

    CN entities offering PS type of connection for user traffic as well as all the entities

    supporting related signaling. The network elements MSC and GMSC belongs to CS

    domain whereas the elements SGSN and GGSN belongs to PS domain.

    The concept of 3G wireless technology represents a shift from voice-centric services to

    multimedia-oriented (voice, data, video, fax) services. Heavy demand for remote access

    to personalized data is fueling development of applications, such as the Wireless

    Application Protocol (WAP) and multimedia management, to complement the 3G

    protocols.

    COMPANY PROFILE

    Micromax Electronics India Software Operations (SISO):

    Micromax Electronics India Software Operations (SISO) was set up in February 1996 in

    Bangalore as a liaison office. Since its inception SISO has grown to over 500 Software

    Engineers working on R & D projects in the latest technology areas.

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    SISO as an organization is involved in the business of developing software for Micromax

    Electronics Corporation technology solutions in a variety of different areas. SISO is

    part of the Micromax Electronics R & D organization.

    As a CMM Level 5 Assessed and an ISO 9001 Certified company, quality underlines

    every aspect of our organization. This commitment to quality combined with innovative

    technology designed for Indian conditions and an infrastructure second to none, has

    contributed to Micromax's success in the global market since 1996.

    OUR CONTRIBUTION

    In the short period of a little over half a decade that the organization has been operational,

    SISO has contributed in a big way towards a number of key projects. Cutting edge

    technologies like 3G Wireless, Broadband, Intelligent Appliances for Home Networking,

    Multimedia, Networking etc... have been some of the focus areas for the company.

    During this period of about 7 years, the organization has grown in strength in terms of

    numbers as well as in terms of the expertise that it possesses in certain key technology

    domains. Today, SISO's engineers are involved in many of Micromax's highly strategic

    and important projects. The company boasts of a highly talented and motivated work

    force who have been constantly enriching their knowledge and skills.

    SISO's well defined goal of 'Being a partner today and a Leader tomorrow' is being

    aggressively pursued by the management. Therefore, in certain areas like 3G Wireless,

    SISO as an organization is being identified as a key development center within all of

    Micromax's global labs. The company is striving hard at getting such recognition in other

    areas as well - like 'Home Networking/Intelligent Appliances', 'Networking' and

    'Embedded Software'.

    Electronics industry

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    AFFILIATED COMPANIES

    MICROMAX SDI

    MICROMAX Electro-Mechanics

    MICROMAX Corning

    MICROMAX Corning Precision Glass

    MICROMAX SDS

    MICROMAX Networks

    MICROMAX electronics subsidiaries include MICROMAX Electronics, MICROMAX

    Electro-Mechanics, MICROMAX SDI, MICROMAX Corning, MICROMAX SDS,

    MICROMAX Networks and MICROMAX Corning Precision Glass. These affiliates

    produce, market, and sell a wide variety of electronic parts and components such as next

    generation memory chips, computer and telecommunications equipment, color TV

    picture tubes, and glass bulbs. They also develop computer systems and produce general

    electronics and precision machines.

    All these companies share the same goal of becoming world-class, high-tech companies

    at the beginning of the 21st century and are concentrating their investments into

    promising future fields to achieve that target. Despite being independent, systematic

    cooperation takes place between the companies that enables the development of state-of-

    the-art electronic products.

    MICROMAX Electronics Announces 2005 Second-Quarter Earnings

    Micromax reports quarterly sales of KRW13.59 trillion,

    Operating income of KRW1.65 trillion and net income of KRW1.7 trillion .

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    SEOUL, Korea? July 15, 2005: Micromax Electronics Co., Ltd. announced its financial

    results for the second quarter of 2005. The company recorded sales of KRW13.59 trillion,

    operating income of KRW1.65 trillion, and net income of KRW1.7 trillion, representing a

    2% drop, 23% decrease and 13% rise, respectively, from the previous quarter.

    Despite a drop in prices of some of its main products, such as memory chips, the

    company was able to maintain sales of more than KRW13.5 trillion due to the growth of

    the LCD and Digital Appliance Businesses. While operating profits decreased, net

    income rose because of gains from Micromax Card's turnaround, which was

    incorporated through valuation using equity method of accounting.

    Sales and operating income of the Semiconductor Business decreased slightly to KRW4.2

    trillion and KRW1.1 trillion, respectively, because of a seasonal decline in DRAM and

    NAND flash memory prices. However the business continued to maintain high margins

    of over 26%, and the company expects improved performance in the second half with

    stronger demand for PCs. In addition, a boost in demand for high capacity NAND flash

    memory is expected with the introduction of new MP3 players and digital cameras with

    higher pixel counts.

    The Telecommunication Network Business posted sales of KRW4.5 trillion and

    operating income of KRW530 billion, representing a decrease of 8% and 37%,

    respectively. The drop is attributed to increased marketing spend to counter growing

    competitiveness. Micromax sold 49 million phones in the first half despite a stagnant

    domestic market and slow-down in the growth of the overall mobile phone market. The

    company expects stronger performance in unit sales and ASPs in the third quarter with

    the launch of new premium products.

    The LCD Business reported revenue and operating income figures of KRW2.1 trillion

    and KRW12.7 billion, respectively. The company expects its performance to improve in

    the third quarter as demand for LCDs increases. Plans for the full ramp-up of S-

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    LCD' s 7 th -generation line are on schedule, which will contribute to the increased

    sales of 32-inch and larger LCD TV panels.

    Digital Media Business sales decreased to KRW1.6 trillion and posted a KRW50.0

    billion operating loss because of the seasonal downturn. Sales of its Digital Appliance

    Business grew 27% to KRW1 trillion and operating income at KRW30.0 billion returned

    to the black from increased sales of air-conditioners.

    Dr. Woosik Chu, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the IR Team, states,

    Despite the challenging business environment and depressed market conditions , sales

    remain at similar levels from the prior quarter and operating profit figures met the

    market's expectation, demonstrating th e inherent strength and competitiveness of

    Micromax's business model . He add s , With demand for IT products expected

    to return and steady growth in our DRAM, NAND Flash, LCD and mobile phone

    businesses, Micromax Electronics anticipates improvements in both sales and operating

    profits in the second half of 2005 .

    Revenue by Business

    Buisness 2Q04 1Q05 2Q05

    Growth

    YoY (%) QoQ (%)

    Semiconductor 4.58 4.48 4.17 (9) (7)

    Memory 3.57 3.54 3.22 (10) (9)

    System LSI 0.62 0.45 0.45 (28) 1

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    LCD 2.47 1.90 2.12 (14) 12

    Telecommuniction Network 4.94 4.84 4.46 (10) (8)

    Mobile Phone 4.61 4.56 4.19 (9) (8)

    Digital Media 1.99 1.66 1.61 (19) (3)

    Digital Appliance 0.89 0.79 1.00 13 27

    Total Revenue 14.98 13.81 13.59 (9) (2)

    Table 1.1

    Retaining customers

    Micromax considers 'After Sales Service' as a key differentiator for Micromax products.

    In order to deliver prompt and easily accessible service, Micromax India has set up a

    widespread network of company owned as well as Authorized Service Centers to service

    its customers. The Micromax Service Plazas, as the Company owned Service Centres are

    called, are a first in the industry.

    The Micromax Service Plazas serve as a one-stop shop for Micromaxs walk in

    customers. Customers also get a chance to see the Micromax range of products and

    interact with Micromax product specialists to know more about the companys products

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    and services. Micromax is also increasing, the number Micromax Prestige Service

    Plazas in smaller cities like Ludhiana & Coimbatore to reach out to its customers.

    To satisfy the needs of its Home Appliance customers, Micromax has set up state-of-the-

    art Home Appliance Service Centres in 19 cities that are equipped with latest testing and

    measuring equipments for servicing only Home Appliance products.

    Speed, Smile, Sure is the motto for Micromax Service, as the Company seeks to satisfy

    more and more of its customers with prompt and accurate service. The company adheres

    to a turnaround time of 24 hours within the city where the Micromax Service Centre is

    located. A Service Helpline number 30308282 gives access to Micromax Service

    throughout the country. Micromax India organizes a Free Service Camp on an All India

    basis, every year, for proactively reaching out to customers and servicing their Micromax

    products.

    10 second to loose a customer, 10 years to gain them back forms the guiding principle

    for Micromax Service Team as it strives to satisfy the growing expectations of Indian

    customers.

    MICROMAX group timeline and history

    Pioneering the digital age (2000 ~ Present)

    With the start of the second millennium, MICROMAX begins its second century.

    Humanity must now successfully manage the opportunities and challenges resulting from

    the new and quickly changing digital paradigm with equally revolutionary changes in the

    rules it uses to do business. Currently, MICROMAX Group is undergoing changes in its

    business structure, management perspective and systems, and corporate culture to meet a

    global standard.

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    We regard the digital age as having both incalculable potential and risks. It's a time of

    intense competition-fortunes can be made or lost in the blink of an eye. However, at

    MICROMAX, we see challenges as opportunities. Which is one reason we believe that

    we are perfectly positioned to be one of the world's recognized leaders in digital

    technology.

    Our commitment to being "World's Best" has succeeded in securing the number one

    global market share for thirteen of our products. Our target is nothing less than to have

    thirty number one "world products" by 2005, adding digital TVs, IMT 2000, and printers

    to our current world market leaders-semiconductors, TFT-LCDs, monitors and CDMA

    mobile phones. At the same time, we are making historic advances in research and

    development of our overall semiconductor line, including flash memory and non-

    memory, custom semiconductors, and DRAM and SRAM. For example, MICROMAX

    Electronics, which has been among the world's top 10 in US patents for four consecutive

    years, has 13,000 researchers representing a US$ 1.7 billion investment in Research and

    Development.

    In the financial market, MICROMAX is also committed to being the World's Best.

    MICROMAX Card has been selected as the "Best Card Company in the New

    Millennium" by Master Card, the result of securing more than 1 million members within

    one year through the release of "Aha Loan Pass," the first loan-only card in Korea.

    Euromoney has also selected MICROMAX Securities as the "Best Security Company"

    for the 3rd consecutive year. And MICROMAX Life Insurance has ranked as 10th largest

    company by Fortune's "Global 500" in the Life/Health insurance category

    We are also actively promoting our brand value, a key engine of business growth.

    MICROMAX's brand value increased to US$8.31 billion in 2002 from US$6.37 billion in

    2001 and was recognized by Interbrand Corporation as the fastest growing global brand.

    How did we make such astounding progress in such a short time?

    One answer is that we are perpetually engaged in achieving global competitiveness

    through continually improving our financial structure and profitability and looking at the

    structure of our organization. Reducing production costs and working hard to maintain

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    our brand image have also contributed mightily to our surge. Accordingly, MICROMAX

    Electronics has secured a nation's credit rating from S&P and Moody's while

    MICROMAX Fire also has been recognized by S&P for its stability and growth potential

    and has received its second consecutive A rating.

    Another clue to the quick pace of our development goes to the heart of our management

    philosophy "We will devote our human resources and technology to create superior

    products and services, thereby contributing to a better global society." Our active

    participation in various sports events around has helped promote community spirit as well

    as returning corporate profits to society. As a Worldwide Olympic partner in the wireless

    equipment sector for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, MICROMAX provided 25,000

    advanced digital wireless telecommunication devices including mobile phones. We also

    have served in that capacity at the 1999 Nagano Winter Olympics, and will be a

    Worldwide Olympic Partner in the 2006 Torino Olympics and 2008 Beijing Olympics.

    We actively participate as a contributor in the Asian Games, MICROMAX Nations Cup

    Riding Competition, MICROMAX Running Festival, MICROMAX World

    Championship (a U.S. LPGA Tour), and many other sporting events around the world.

    In 2000, MICROMAX started its management program with a new twist and aimed to

    stay ahead of the great waves of digital changes now engulfing the world. We expect

    nothing less than to lead the digitalization of society with our advanced technologies,

    competitive products, and professional human resources.

    PRODUCT PROFILE

    Overview

    Towards realizing the vision of Micromax Electronics to become one of the leading

    handset manufacturers in the world, Micromax India Software Operations (SISO) is an

    important cog in the wheel.

    Telecom Team at SISO is involved in designing and building software for the mobile

    terminals encompassing the current and future technologies, and the applications therein,

    for Micromaxs latest mobile handset equipments.

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    Expertise in the Handset Technology

    Engineers at SISO are involved in building mobile handset software for a variety of

    standards, established and emerging, such as GSM/GPRS dual mode handsets, CDMA

    2000 1x (and variations thereof such as EV-DO, EV-DV etc.),WCDMA protocol stacks,

    dual mode handset software (CDMA2000 1x and WCDMA) and all important

    interoperability issues.

    The much touted applications such as multimedia environments and functionalities in the

    third generation wireless standards (3G) are a key focus area at SISO. Customization of

    CDMA phones to cater for an Indian scenario is one of the high priority things at SISO.

    Work is going on towards developing user interfaces for software applications in local

    languages. To deliver world class quality software, the testing team rigorously tests and

    evaluates the product, before delivering it to the customer.

    SISO believes that "Innovation is not only useful, it is the only way to move up the

    technology value chain in the rapidly changing wireless business environment".

    Engineers are encouraged and motivated to think and patent new, innovative and useful

    ideas relevant to the business environment the work so far has resulted in numerous

    patent filings.

    Technical info GSM

    Concept of GPRS

    General packet radio services (GPRS) is a standardized

    packet-switched data service for GSM network.

    With the packet-switched technology, GPRS increases

    data transmission speed from 9.6kbps to a maximum of

    114kbps for uses in the mobile Internet.

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    It will allow GSM operators to take a share of the rapid growth of Internet usage and

    position the cellular service as a mobile access to the information society

    For end-user GPRS Presents:

    Always in connection with P or X.25 networks

    Increased performance for up to 114 Kbps

    Fast set-up/access time

    End-user's Benefit

    "Better price than current WAP" and "faster data

    transmission speed" are the highly valued

    features of GPRS

    GPRS Radio Resources

    Several end-users will share GPRS radio

    resources, resulting in much better channel utilization than with circuit-switched data

    communication. The user may remain connected as long as desired but is only charged

    for the volume of data received and/or transmitted. GPRS uses radio channels to packet-

    switched or circuit-switched traffic.

    For the purpose of data communication purposes, packet-switching is superior to circuit-

    switching due to its ability to transmit bursts of data. There is no need to reserve,

    establish or keep a path open for data.

    This results in faster call set-up time and allows users stay online indefinitely, while only

    being charged for the amount of data actually transferred.

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    Micromax launches the Worlds Best Mobile Phone, Micromax

    W900 in the Indian market

    Global digital technology leader, Micromax Electronics announced the launch of the

    Worlds Best Mobile Handset, the W900 in the Indian market. The W900was selected

    as the Worlds Best Mobile Handset at the 3GSM Association World Congress at Cannes

    in February 2005, amongst 480 initial entries. This new tri band, Mega pixel Digital

    Integrator from Micromax combines a modern design, exceptional functionality and the

    latest imaging technology.

    Priced at Rs.22,499/-, the W900 integrates the pinnacle of Micromaxs industry leading

    innovations in its soft touch slide up style, including 96MB of user memory; a 1.3 Mega

    pixel camera; 2,62,000 color, 1.9 inch TFT LCD screen of the phone for remarkable color

    and clarity of images; video recording and messaging; Blue tooth, email and sync

    connectivity; 64 polyphonic ring tones; an enhanced voice clarity speakerphone; and an

    MP3 Player music player making the W900 the most valuable companion in the industry.The W900 besides supporting messaging in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Bengali and Punjabi,

    is the first phone in the industry to support menu in Gujarati and Kannada language.

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    Announcing the launch of the W900 in the Indian market , states Mr. H C Ryu, Director,

    Sales & Marketing (HHP), Micromax India, We expect to fuel the growth of the colour

    and camera phone segment in the country by launching our World Best, leading

    technology, innovative products in the Indian market. We expect to achieve the No.1

    position in the premium segment of the mobile handset market in the country by the Year

    2007. Micromax, which is a dominant player in the colour phone market in the country,

    expects 80% of its handset sales this Year to come from the colour phone segment. We

    plan to sustain the excitement in the marketplace by launching new, leading technology ,

    wow models every quarter. states Mr. Ryu. In the first Quarter itself, the Company has

    introduced 8 new handset models in the country.

    Team Micromax members launch the Worlds Best Mobile Phone- Micromax

    W900 at the LIFW 2008

    Irfan Pathan, Mohd Kaif and Virender Sehwag participate

    New Delhi, 21st April 2005: Team Micromax cricketers - Irfan Pathan, Mohd. Kaif and

    Virendra Sehwag will launch the Worlds Best Handset, Micromax W900 during the

    Micromax Show at the Lakme India Fashion Week. The Micromax W900 Mobile

    Handset has been rated as the Worlds Best Mobile phone by the 3GSM Association

    World Congress held at Cannes in February 2005. The Theme for the Micromax Show is

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    The Best Thing Says Everything in keeping with the positioning of Micromax W900 -

    Micromaxs latest and path-breaking mobile phone.

    Leading Fashion designers - Manish Arora, Nandita Basu, Nikhil& Shantanu, Rohit

    Gandhi & Rahul Khanna and Rina Dhaka are coming together to create a sparkling and

    magnificent Show this evening. Leading models like Fluer, Nina, Sapna, Sampada, Binal,

    Sonalika Sahay, Neha Kapur, Tupur, Michelle, Poonam, Laxmi, Shivani Kapur, Deepika

    Padukone, Moni Kangana Dutta and Nolana will participate in the Show, which is being

    choreographed by Harmeet Bajaj.

    Awards GSM

    Best model product to made the minimum electronic wave

    60 Million De La Consommateur magazine.

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    Best Brand in France.

    Micromax phones chosen the best consumer satisfaction

    product by French consumer alliance.

    PRODUCT | X505

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    Form Factor Bar Style

    Band GSM/EGPRS/ 900/1800/1900

    Dimensions 104.8mm*56mm*12.9mm

    Display 7.1cms TFT QVGA(240*320)

    Full Touch Screen

    Camera 2.0 MP

    Music Multi Format Music Player

    3.5mm Jack Yes

    Opera Mini Yes, integrated

    Nimbuzz Yes

    Snaptu Yes

    Stereo FM Radio Yes

    Video Player Yes(AVI/3GP/MP4)

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    Video Recorder Yes

    Messaging Yes, SMS /MMS/EMS

    Games Yes

    Bluetooth(A2DP) Yes

    Email Yes

    JAVA Yes

    EGPRS/WAP/MMS Yes

    Phonebook Memory 1000

    Expandable Memory MIcroSD (upto 8GB)

    Battery Type Li-ion 900mAh

    Talk Time Up to 3 hours*

    Standby Time Up to 5 days *

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    PRODUCT X 600

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    Form Factor Bar Style

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    Band Dual GSM-Dual-Band (900/1800 MHz)

    Weight 110g

    Dimensions 113mm*56mm*12.7 mm

    Display 262K TFT QVGA Screen (320*240 Pixels, 8.1cms)

    Full Touch keypad

    Motion Sensor Yes, Gravity Sensor enabled

    Camera Yes, 2.0 MP

    Music Yes

    Facebook Yes, integrated

    Opera Mini Yes, integrated

    Multi-Messenger Nimbuzz Yes

    Stereo FM Radio Yes

    Video Player Yes

    Messaging Yes, SMS /MMS

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    Email Yes

    Bluetooth(A2DP) Yes

    EDGE/GPRS/WAP/MMS Yes

    Phonebook Memory 1000

    SMS Memory 1000

    Expandable Memory MicroSD (upto 4GB)

    Battery Type Li-ion (1000mAh)

    Talk Time Up to 5 hours*

    Standby Time Up to 8 days*

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    PRODUCT Q3

    Factor Bar Style

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    Band Dual GSM-Dual-Band (900/1800 MHz)

    Weight 97g

    Dimensions 111.2*61.2*13mm

    Display 262K Color TFT (176*220 Pixels, 5.58cm)

    5-way navigation key with Full QWERTY keypad

    Camera Yes, 1.3 MP

    Music Multi Format Music Player (MP3 / AMR / MIDI / WAV)

    Background Music Playback

    Flight Mode

    Stereo FM Radio/Recorder Yes

    Speakerphone Yes

    Messaging Yes, SMS / MMS

    Games Yes

    Bluetooth(A2DP) Yes

    Conference Call Yes

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    Speed Dial Yes

    STK Yes

    GPRS/WAP/MMS Yes

    Phonebook Memory 1000

    SMS Memory 1000

    Internal Memory 10MB

    Expandable Memory MicroSD (upto 2GB)

    Battery Type Li-ion 1000mAh

    Talk Time Up to 4 hours*

    Standby Time Up to 160 hours*

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    3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    Research is the systematic and objective search for the analysis of the informationrelevant to the identification and solution of any problem in the field of channel

    development. The objective behind this project was to get a deep insight into the answers

    To the questions what are the general problem faced by the subscribers and what they

    expect from mobile handsets providers and study of current mobile market. The object

    of the survey was the mobile users of various mobile companies.

    3.1 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

    3.2 RESEARCH OBJECTIVES

    Main objective

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    o Analysis of current market scenario of mobile market with special reference to

    MICROMAX MOBILES.

    o To study Micromax mobiles in Indian market and to identify their

    marketing strategies.Sub objectives

    o To study the satisfaction level of cellular users in Mumbai.

    o To study the buying behaviour of the customers.

    o To understand the price sensitivity of the market in respect to the telecom

    services.

    o To identify customers opinion about Micromax Handsets.

    o To identify the key buying factors which are used in hiring the telecom

    services.

    o To understand the various sales promotional schemes being offered by various

    mobile handsets providers.

    3.3 LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

    This research was subjected to following limitation:

    1. The survey cannot be termed 100% accurate due to lack of time and time and cost

    only 500 users and 50 retailers and whole sellers had been studied. Thus the scope

    of study is limited in terms of no. of respondent.

    2. The lack of candidness of respondent towards answering the questionnaire in few

    cases may have reduced the accuracy of survey to some extent.

    3. Despite the unbiased opinion and efforts the possibility of technical exceptions

    cannot be ruled out.

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    4. The statistical analysis with various automated tools might have computational

    errors.

    3.4 RESEARCH DESIGN

    Steps followed for this research was:

    1. Problem Formulation: This refers to transferring of the management

    problem into a research problem. The management was to gauge the behavior

    of consumer in respect of mobile market.

    2. Research Method: It involves choosing either experimental or non-

    experimental research. This research was non-experimental.

    3. Research Design: It is the specification of the methods and procedures for

    acquiring he information needed. It is overall operational pattern or framework of

    the project that stimulates what information is to be collected, from which source

    and by what procedure. The three types of design used are exploratory,

    descriptive and causal for this research the descriptive design was used. This is

    because it is marked by the prior formulation of specific research questions. It has

    a preplanned and structure design. For descriptive study proposed data analysis

    and project output are critical aspects. It was decided that the users of various

    mobile companies would be used as the primary source of data.

    4. Selection of data collection techniques: For this research the data was to

    be collected was of primary as well as secondary nature. The source of primary

    data was the user of various mobile companies. Thus the data collection was done

    through a survey by using questionnaire technique. This consisted of an interview

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    and questionnaire. The questionnaire contained the questions relating hiring and

    uses of different mobile handsets. The questionnaire was first pre tested and later

    making certain necessary changes in modified it.

    5. Sample Design: A sample chosen has to be representative of the

    population. For this survey cluster and stratified sampling was used. The sample

    size was more than 500 users and 50 retailers.

    6. Data collection: At this stage the data is actually colleted according to the

    decided technique of data collection. The questionnaire is main source for the

    collection of data.

    7. Analysis and interpretation: Data which has been obtained are seldom

    useful to anyone, if it is not analyzed and interpreted in order, the breaking down

    of constituent parts and the manipulating of the data and to obtain answer to the

    research questions. Interpretations involve taking the result of analysis, making

    inferences relevant to the research relationship studied and drawing conclusions

    about these relationships.

    8. Research report: The culmination of the research process is research report.

    Methodology, report and recommendations for course of action are presented.

    The two critical attribute of report are completeness and conciseness. Therefore

    these attributes are conflicting; a balance has to be stuck between the two. On

    presenting the research report to the management. The management should be

    able to take decision on recommendations and conclusions of research.

    3.5 SOURCES OF DATA

    The data was collected through both the primary as well as secondary sources. The

    primary source of the data is the users of various mobile handset users. The sources of

    secondary data are the websites and company catalogues.

    a) Primary Data: We collect primary data during the course of experiments in an

    experimental research but in case do research of the descriptive type and perform

    surveys, then we can obtain primary data either through observation or through

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    direct communication with the respondents in one form or another or through

    personal interview. Since the research is of descriptive type in which data is

    collected through direct communication with respondents. Sample survey is

    carried out during this project. The survey was performed through a structured

    questionnaire.

    b) Secondary Data: secondary data means data that are already available i.e. they

    refer to the data which have already been collected by someone else. The sources

    of secondary data in this project were the websites of various mobile providers,

    catalogues of various mobiles, newspapers, magazines etc.

    3.6 SAMPLING PROCEDURE

    The population for this survey was selected with the help of cluster and stratified

    random techniques. In cluster, we divided the Mumbai then we applied stratified.

    Personal visit method is used for this research project. The respondents were the

    users of various mobiles. These respondents were approached and requested to

    give their opinion on the mobile handsets providers by answering in the

    questionnaire. We meet all retailers and whole sellers of Micromax India mobiles

    And try to find out their problems. We also observe that the advertising materials

    are well placed or not. Advertising material means posters, banners and

    hoardings.

    Sample Design: A sample chosen has to be representative of the population. For

    this survey cluster and stratified sampling was used. The sample size was more

    than 500 users and 50 retailers.

    3.7 METHODS AND INSRTUMENTS OF DATA GATHERING

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    The survey method was used for this research project. A general survey was

    conducted together the required data.

    Research tool used:

    Questionnaire was used to collect the data from the users of various mobile handsets.

    3.8 STATISTICAL TREATMENT

    Analysis of data is a process of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and

    modeling data with the goal of highlighting useful information, suggesting conclusions,

    and supporting decision making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches,

    encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, in different business, science,

    and social science domains.

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    4. DATA ANALLYSIS

    FINDINGS | AGE GROUP OF RESPONDENTS

    Age Group Respondents Respondents (%)15-25

    26-35

    36-45

    above 45

    38

    27

    19

    16

    16%

    27%

    19% 38%

    15 - 25

    26 - 35

    36- 45

    above 45

    Age group of respondents

    Figure1.1

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    FINDINGS | OCCUPATION OF RESPONDENTS

    Occupation of Respondents Respondents (%)

    BusinessmenStudents

    Doctors

    Engineers

    Govt. servant

    Housewives

    Executives

    Traders

    Others

    3020

    18

    8

    8

    2

    7

    5

    2

    8%

    20%18%

    30%

    Occupation of respondents

    8%2%

    7% 5%2%

    Figure1.2

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    FINDINGS | INCOME GROUP

    Income Group (yearly) Respondents (%)Less than 50000

    50000-150000

    150000-300000

    300000 & above

    48

    25

    16

    11

    48%

    25%

    16%11%

    Less than 50000

    50000-150000

    150000-300000

    300000 & above

    Income Group

    Figure1.3

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    FINDINGS | MOTIVE BEHIND USING MOBILE

    Motive Respondents (%)Communication

    Snob value

    Good facility

    others

    55

    12

    31

    2

    Co mmunication

    Snob Value

    Good f acility as

    compare to PNT

    Others

    Motive behind using mobile

    55%

    12%

    31%

    2%

    Figure1.4

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    FINDINGS | DURATION OF USING MOBILE

    Duration of using mobile Respondents (%)

    Less then one year

    1-2 year

    2-3 Year

    3 & above

    42

    22

    21

    15

    22%

    42%21%

    15%Less than one

    year

    1-2 year

    2-3 year

    3 & above

    Duration of using mobile

    Figure1.5

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    FINDINGS | MOBILE OWNERS

    Mobile Owners Respondents (%)B/W

    Color Bar

    Color Folder

    Bar Camera

    Folder Camera

    High-end Camera Phone

    30

    20

    14

    16

    9

    11

    30%

    20%14%

    16%

    9%11%

    B/WColor Bar

    Color Folder

    Bar Came ra

    Folder Came ra

    High-end

    Camera Phone

    Mobile Owners

    Figure1.6

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    FINDINGS | USERS OF CAMERA

    User of Camera Respondents (%)

    Yes

    No

    47

    53

    Frequency Respondents (%)

    Once in a Day

    Once in two Day

    Once in a Week

    Occasionally

    50

    23

    10

    17

    53% 47%

    users of Camera

    Yes

    No

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    50%

    23%

    17%

    10%

    Atleast once a

    day

    Once in tw o

    day

    Once in a we ek

    Frequency of accessing Camera

    Figure1.7 & Figure1.8

    FINDINGS | USERS OF VIDEO

    User of Video

    Respondents (%)

    Yes

    No

    28

    72

    Frequency Respondents (%)Once in a Day

    Once in two Day

    Once in a Week

    Occasionally

    15

    10

    19

    56

    72%

    28%

    users of Video

    Yes

    No

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    56%19%

    15%10%

    Atleast once a

    day

    Once in tw o day

    Once in a week

    Occasionally

    Frequency of ac cessing Video

    Figure1.9 & Figure1.10

    FINDINGS | USERS OF FM

    User of FM Respondents (%)Yes

    No

    18

    82

    Frequency Respondents (%)Once in a Day

    Once in two Day

    Once in a Week

    Occasionally

    76

    15

    5

    4

    82%

    18%

    users of FM

    Yes

    No

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    15%4%

    76%

    5%

    Atleast once a

    day

    Once in two day

    Once in a week

    Occasionally

    Frequency of accessing FM

    Figure1.11 & Figure1.12

    FINDINGS | USERS OF GPRS

    User of GPRS Respondents (%)Yes

    No

    36

    64

    Frequency Respondents (%)Once in a Day

    Once in two Day

    Once in a Week

    Occasionally

    6

    19

    18

    57

    36%

    64%

    users of GPRS

    Yes

    No

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    6%19%

    18%

    57%

    Atleast once a

    day

    Once in two day

    Once in a week

    Occasionally

    Frequency of accessing GPRS

    Figure1.13 & Figure1.14

    FINDINGS | AWRENESS ABOUT NEW LAUNCHINGS

    Awareness Respondents (%)Yes

    No

    42

    58

    Source of information Respondents (%)Media

    Retailer

    Friends

    others

    46

    30

    18

    6

    58%

    42%

    Awareness about new launchings

    Yes

    No

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    6%

    46%18%

    30%

    Media

    Retailer

    Friends

    Others

    Figure1.15 & Figure1.16

    FINDINGS | USERS OF MICROMAX

    User of Micromax Respondents (%)

    First time

    Switch over

    46

    54

    54%

    Users of Samsung

    First time

    Switch over46%

    Figure1.17

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    FINDINGS | REASON FOR GOING THE SERVICE OF MICROMAX

    Reasons Respondents (%)

    Good reputation

    Low investment

    Brand quality

    Features

    14

    24

    18

    44

    14%

    24%

    18%

    44%

    Reason for going the service of Sam sung

    Figure1.18

    GoodReputation

    Low initialInvestment

    Brand quality

    Features

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    FINDINGS | AWARENESS ABOUT SERVICES PROVIDED BY MICROMAX

    Awareness Respondents (%)

    Yes

    No

    Partially

    65

    25

    10

    25%

    65%

    Awareness about Services provided

    by Samsung

    Yes

    No

    Partially

    10%

    Figure1.19

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    FINDINGS | SWITCH OVER FROM

    Switch over from Respondents (%)

    Nokia

    Sony Ericson

    L.G

    Motorola

    Others

    7

    32

    20

    30

    11

    Nokia

    Sony Ericsion

    L.G

    Motorola

    Others

    Switch over from

    7%

    32%

    20%

    30%

    11%

    Figure1.20

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    FINDINGS | MARKET SHARE

    Market Share Respondents (%)Nokia

    Micromax

    L.G

    Sony Ericson

    Motorola

    48

    29

    12

    5

    6

    29%

    Market Share

    Nokia

    Samsung

    L.G

    Sony Ericson

    Motorola

    48%

    12%

    5%6%

    Figure1.21

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    FINDINGS | SATISFACTION LEVEL (L.G)

    Satisfaction level Respondents (%)

    Very satisfied

    Satisfied

    Neither/Nor

    Dissatisfied

    Highly Dissatisfied

    22

    48

    15

    8

    7

    48%

    Satisfaction level (L.G)

    Very satisfied

    Satisfied

    Neither/Nor

    Dissatisfied

    Highly

    Dissatisfied

    22%

    15%

    8%

    7%

    Figure1.22

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    FINDINGS | SATISFACTION LEVEL (SONY ERICSON)

    Satisfaction level Respondents (%)Very satisfied

    Satisfied

    Neither/Nor

    Dissatisfied

    Highly Dissatisfied

    7

    35

    45

    10

    3

    35%

    Satisfaction level (SONY ERICSON)

    Very satisfied

    Satisfied

    Neither/Nor

    Dissatisfied

    Highly

    Dissatisfied

    7%

    45%

    10%3%

    Figure1.23

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    FINDINGS | SATISFACTION LEVEL (MOTOROLA)

    Satisfaction level Respondents (%)

    Very satisfied

    Satisfied

    Neither/Nor

    Dissatisfied

    Highly Dissatisfied

    30

    18

    32

    12

    8

    30%

    Satisfaction level (MOTOROLA)

    Very satisfied

    Satisfied

    Neither/Nor

    Dissatisfied

    Highly

    Dissatisfied

    8%

    18%32%

    12%

    Figure1.24

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    5. FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS

    Mostly people are attracted towards Micromax mobiles due to good reputation

    and low initial investment in color and flip handsets.

    More than 50% users have switched over to Nokia and others due to

    unavailability of Connectivity and memory expansion devices.

    Handset Dimensions (whd) and excellent Build Quality are the perfect

    consideration in Micromax Mobiles when buying a cell phone.

    More than 50% users could not avail India-speaks facility due to lack of

    knowledge about its function thus it reveal that is a desirable attribute ofMicromax Handsets.

    Near about 30% color mobile users switch over to other mobiles due to their good

    performance of standby time and talk time.

    Ergonomics is very helpful to understand the interface in these mobiles and it also

    makes customers.

    More than 70% users are attracted to the support for cellular and multimedia

    standards.

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    One feature that most of the users probably prefer more than anything else is light

    weight of these handsets

    CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

    Mobile has become an important part of peoples life and it is no more a

    luxury.

    Mumbai is highly competitive and price sensitive market as majority of

    respondents want maximum services provided by company in low priced handsets.

    The majority of respondents who use mobile are quite young.

    There is a good scope for new entrants in this circle as the service provided by

    the existing players are not up to the mark and subscribers want to try out new ones

    provided they stand up to the customers expectations.

    Numbers of color mobile users far out number B/W mobile users. And among

    the color mobile users majority of them are camera mobile users.

    As the circle comprises of mainly high standard areas with few big shopping

    malls, subscribers want that the network coverage should extend up to shopping malls

    n addition to the small markets and roads.

    MMS and Bluetooth functions are fast becoming popular with the mobile

    users. In fact these are becoming a criterion for choosing a mobile handset.

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    Majority of respondents perceives Micromax as the best color mobile

    provider. It commands high respect and favorable image amongst the mobile users.

    Some recommendations and additional enhancements are following:

    Sahibabad is a highly competitive and price sensitive market, which is having

    better shopping malls and markets, hence a suitable marketing strategy, needs to be

    formulated taking into consideration the advertising and price factor.

    As the numbers of mobile users are relatively young, marketing strategy should

    be more focused on this age group.

    One of the drawbacks of Micromax brand in this market could be its common

    flavor not metro flavor. Hence to succeed in this market it need to reposition itself as

    the premium brand.

    Since customer education about new launchings and facilities provided in

    handsets is the major problem faced by most of the mobile users, Micromax needs to

    take extra efforts for promptness in customer education to win and retain users.

    Micromax needs to prune up its advertising campaign to increase its visibility

    further as one of its competitors visibility is high.

    Bluetooth and other connectivity services are fast emerging as an important areaof mobile service. Therefore, Micromax should come up with these relevant services

    from time to time differentiate its product and to generate additional revenue.

    Micromax should give high priority to customer service and satisfaction as your

    satisfied customers do the best advertisement.

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    BIBILIOGRAPHY

    Reference Book-

    1) Kothari C.R. Research Methodology

    2) Kotlar Philip Marketing Management

    3) Kotlar and Armstrong Principles of Marketing

    4) Intelligent computing CHIP, Volume 1, Issue 3

    website used-

    1. www.in.Micromaxmobile.com

    2. wap.in.Micromaxmobile.com

    3. www.Micromax.org

    4.www.chip-india.com

    http://www.chip-india.com/http://www.chip-india.com/http://www.chip-india.com/
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    ANNEXURE

    CONSUMER QUESTIONNAIRE

    Center________ Serial No._____

    Dear Sir/Madam,

    We are the summer trainies of Micromax India Ltd. Carring out the survey of current

    market scenario of mobiles.This study is part of our course curriculum and the

    information provided by you will be confidential.Kindly spare some time and answer

    the following questions.

    1) Which mobile do you have?

    a. L.G f. SIEMENS

    b. MICROMAX g. PANASONIC

    c. NOKIA

    d. SONY ERICSON

    e. MOTOROLA

    2) Since how long have you been using mobile?

    a. Less then one year

    b. 1-2 Year

    c. 2-3 Year

    d. 3Year and above

    3) What your motive behind using mobile?

    a. Communication due to extensive mobility

    b. Snob value

    c. Good facility as compare to PNT phones

    d. Others (specify if any)

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    4) Which handset do you own?

    5) Are you the first time user of the mobile company? or

    Have you availed services of some other mobile ?

    a. First time

    b. Switch over

    c. Both

    If switch over specify company name

    [1] L.G [2] SONY ERICSON [3] NOKIA [4] MOTOROLA

    6) Which attribute characteristic have you most preferred?

    Attribute

    a. Good reputation

    b. Low investement

    c. Warrenty& sup.

    d. Connectivity

    e. Weight

    f. Display

    COMPANY GSM CDMA

    L.G

    MICROMAX

    NOKIA

    SONY ERICSON

    MOTORALA

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    g. Ergonomics

    h. Camera video

    i. Battery backup

    j. IRDA/ Blootooth

    k. Sup. Language

    l. Brand equity

    7) According to you what are the negatives in your handset?

    Please mention if any

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    Kindly fill in the following personal details

    Name______________________________

    Address____________________________

    Tel.no _____________________________