Section 3. Market Analysis
Section 3. Market Analysis
Market Analysis
A. Market Identification: The furniture Market: electronic furniture in India
B. Actual and Potential Market Size and Growth
Market size: Approximately Rs 65000 crore currently
Out of this about 80% is falling in to unorganized sector
India domestic
2009
$7b
2015
$10b
Projected Growth
+30%
Market Growth
Supermarket growing rapidly
Specialty store growing at 25% annually
Online store growing at CAGR of 10-12% annualy
Factors Affecting Sales Levels
Growing population
Increase in disposable income
Growth in real state sector
Growth in organized retail
Rising quality consciousness in indian consumer
Growing no. of educational institutes
Government regulation
FDI
Competitive rivalry
Transitioning from highly unorganized to organized
Not many big competitor in organized sector
Overall competitive rivalry in this industry is moderate
Threats of Substitutes
As such there is no significant threat for substitute
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
Suppliers of this industry are highly unorganized, import of raw materials have also become
easy and as of now there are abundant supply of raw material. So bargaining power of
supplier is very low.
Bargaining Power of Customers
Demand from key user segment is increasing, majority of customers are still price sensitive
and there is demand for lifestyle and customized product. So bargaining power of customers
is high in this industry.
D. Cost Structure
Unorganized firms have lower cost because of no expenditure in advertising, promotion, and
distribution.
Specialised firms have higher costs.
Online firms are charging less due to less distribution channel
E. Distribution System
Major Channels
Unorganised market is dominant in terms of quantity they deal with (80%) and they use
direct marketing
Mass merchandisers handle about 14% of market and are increasing rapidly.
Furniture are effective traffic builders in supermarkets and mass merchandisers.
Suppliers are generally located in local areas.
Super stores & franchisees handle most premium brands and some national brands.
Observations / Major Trends
Forward integration.
Use of innovative materials.
Kids and institutional furniture gaining popularity.
Future
Capture the trends of consumers.
Follow the Distribution
Online retailers
FDI
Section 5. Internal Analysis
A. Performance Analysis
Objective Area
1. Sales
Objective
Rs 5000 crore by 2016-17
2. Profits
3. Quality / Service
4. Customer satisfaction