2. Introduction
They decided to keep their prices low.
Their brand name “Sahi Ayurveda” helped them to get a strong brand
position.
Appointing Akshay kumar as their brand ambassdor also helped them to get
more market attention.
3. Characteristic Advantages
The challenge HUL faces is clear.
HUL has inherent advantages.
Understanding Patanjali’s weak areas.
4. Strategies for HUL
Identify specific segments.
Focus on Brand Ayush.
A distinct marketing mix is needed to deliver the push the brand deserves.
To overcome this HUL needs to look at specialised and unique stores.
6. Promotions
Reach out to target audience through FM radio, digital media, brand
communities, mobile messaging.
Customer surveys can be conducted more frequently in the initial
phase.
Personalised selling.
Create associations with the target audience through college fests and
sponsorships.
7. Conclusion
Its deep understanding of the Indian market, HUL should take up the
challenge and treat this as an opportunity for growth.
Patanjali helped expand this nascent category.
the market as the category was virtually non-existent.
Patanjali has created some disruption.