This document discusses branding concepts including what a brand is, brand equity, and key branding decisions. It defines a brand as a name or symbol that identifies a seller's goods/services and differentiates them from competitors. Brand equity refers to the positive effect of a known brand on customer response. Key branding decisions include whether to brand, what the brand name should be (individual, family, or combined with product), brand strategy (line extensions, brand extensions, multiple brands, or co-brands), and potential repositioning over time. The document uses examples like Mercedes, Himalaya, Bajaj, and others to illustrate branding concepts.