2. Premium quality at an economical
price
Selling electronic items like
accessories
Event marketing like: boAt x IPL,
boAT X LFW, boAt X Sunburn
Celebrity endorsements
BUSINESS MODEL
3. PESTLE
Political Economic Social Technological Legal Environmental
Government policies
and regulations can
impact the audio
equipment and
wearables industry.
Changes in import
and export laws can
affect the supply
chain and pricing
Economic factors
such as inflation,
exchange rates, and
consumer spending
habits can impact
the industry
The economic
downturn can lead
to decreased
consumer spending
Trends and shifts in
consumer behavior,
lifestyle choices,
and values can
impact the industry.
Increased interest in
fitness and health
has led to a rise in
demand for
wearable fitness
trackers.
Legal factors such
as consumer rights,
product warranty
and claim needs to
follow to avoid any
litigations.
Companies must
ensure that their
products comply
with safety
standards and
regulations.
Advancements in
technology can
impact the industry,
such as the
development of new
materials, software,
and hardware.
The integration of
voice assistants like
Siri and Alexa into
audio products has
become increasingly
popular.
BoAt company is
involved in e-waste
management
practices at the core
The management
also practices
environment-
friendly
manufacturing
operations.
4. Relatively low, as number of
suppliers are high and also
the relationship with its
suppliers has grown
stronger over the years,
which gives negotiation
power to BoAt.
Substitutes
Suppliers'
Bargaining Power
Buyers' Bargaining
Power
Competitors
Moderate bargaining
power in the hands of the
buyers, as there are variety
of brands with different
specifications, which they
can compare and decide
what to buy.
Threat of new entrants
to the audio equipment
industry is relatively low,
greater investments
related to R&D and
production and
marketing and making a
hold with the
distribution channels.
Relatively high as this
industry already has many
established players
competing for market share.
Additionally the industry
faces an urge for innovation
and new technology
development.
PORTER ANALYSIS
New Entrants
Relatively lower threat of
substitute faced by BoAt as the
devices that the company is
producing gets upgraded with
technology and innovation, so
no other equipment can
replace the products.
5. BROADER INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENT
Eco Friendly and
Sustainable
products
Shift from wired to
wireless
Rise in music
streaming industry
Trend in E-learning
and work from
home
7. INDUSTRY EVOLUTION
Initial investment
of Rs 30 Lakh
Few Competitors
Targeted
Customers
Founded in 2016
Increasing Sales
Rise in Profit
More
Competitors
Customer base
increasing
Current Phase
Boat established itself as a dominant
player and continues to expand in
online and retail stores
Peak Sales
Profits High
Stable no of
Competitors
Falling Sales
Profits falls
No of
Competitors fall
Customer base
contracts
8. BOAT'S CORE COMPETENCIES
Product Design and
Development
Branding and
Marketing
Customer Service
Supply chain
Management
Dedicated
customer
support team
Warranties
Exceptional
Customer
Service
Aesthetically
appealing
Technologically
advanced
Unique designs
and feature
Products are
Social Media
Platforms
Digital
Marketing
Branding &
Marketing
through Manufacture &
deliver products
quickly & efficiently
Partnership with
logistic companies
& leading suppliers
Robust Supply
Chain for
Innovation And
Technology
Wireless
earphones
with bluetooth
connectivity &
voice assistant
Leverage
Advance
Technologies
9. Competencies Value Rarity Inimitable Organization
Product Design and
Development
The company's sleek and modern
aesthetics are highly valued by
customers.
Boat's unique approach sets it apart
from its competitors.
Difficult for competitors to replicate the
product without infringing on intellectual
property
The process is well-organized, with a
dedicated team of designers and
engineers.
Branding and Marketing
The branding & marketing efforts
established a strong reputation for
quality and style.
Its unique approach has helped it stand
out in a crowded market.
Branding and marketing efforts can only
be replicated by copying the company's
messaging and design elements.
The process is well-organized, with a
dedicated team of designers and
engineers.
Supply Chain
Management
Efficient SCM helps keep costs down and
ensures the timely delivery of products.
Unique approach to sourcing and
manufacturing sets it apart.
Can't replicate processes without
investing significant time and resources.
The process is well-organized, with a
dedicated team of designers and
engineers.
Customer Service
Dedicated customer service helps build
strong relationships with customers and
increase customer loyalty.
Unique approach to customer service
sets it apart from competitors.
Can't replicate processes without
copying the company's training and
hiring practices
The process is well-organized, with a
dedicated team of designers and
engineers.
Innovation & Technology
Focus on innovation and technology
helps the company develop new
products and stay ahead of competitors.
Unique approach sets it apart from its
competitors
Can't replicate innovation and
technology capabilities without copying
the company's intellectual property
The process is well-organized, with a
dedicated team of designers and
engineers.
VRIO
10. Design
Trendy Design
Appealing to young
consumers
Comfortable to use
Price
Priced Competitively
Quality products at an
affordable price
Accessible for a wide
range of consumers
Distribution
Strong distribution network
Covers both online and
offline channels
Tie-ups with leading e-
commerce platform as well
as offline retail chains
Brand image
Strong brand image among
young consumers in India
Loyal following
Community of boAt users-
boAtheads
Innovation
Constantly innovating
Expanding its product
portfolio
Meeting the changing
needs of consumers
COMPETETIVE ADVANTAGES
11. PORTER’S GENERIC STRATEGIES
LOWER COST DIFFERENTIATION
COST
LEADERSHIP
DIFFERENTIATION
COST
FOCUS
DIFFERENTIATION
FOCUS
COMPETITIVE
SCOPE
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
BROAD
TARGET
NARROW
TARGET
follows Cost Leadership Strategy
as a source to gain competitive
advantage
15. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Steady rise in brand awareness
Digital-first approach > rapidly penetrate the target
markets
Significant opportunity in offline channels > significantly
expanding footprint through omni-channel and offline
retailers and distributors
Higher raw material costs ongoing supply chain disruptions
COVID 19
Higher manufacturing costs (India > China)
Financing costs rose > increased short-term debt > to cover
working capital requirements
Salary costs increased > new ESOPs were issued in 2021 >
retain and motivate their employees
16. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Online vs Offline Sales
Boat today is totally dependent
on Amazon and Flipkart
marketplace to sell its
products. And, this is the
biggest risk too in the business.
However, having said that Boat
is also focussing on increasing
sales via omni-channel and
offline presence.
17. *Financials of Boat for the year 2022 and growth rate over 2021
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
18. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Cash flow from the operations
has decreased significantly
because of the increase in net
working capital requirements
used to fund inventories and
also company's trade receivables
have increased significantly.