adaptable to other surfaces. Automobiles changed the world during the 20th
century, particularly in the United States and other industrialized nations. From the
growth of suburbs to the development of elaborate road and highway systems, the
so-called horseless carriage has forever altered the modern landscape. The
industrial economies. But along with greater mobility and job creation, the
automobile has brought noise and air pollution and automobile accidents rank
among the leading causes of death and injury throughout the world. But for better or
worse, the 1900s can be called the Age of the Automobile, and cars will no doubt
continue to shape our culture and economy well into the 21st century.
Automobiles are classified by size, style, number of doors, and intended use. The
typical automobile, also called a car, auto, motorcar, and passenger car, has four
wheels and can carry up to six people, including a driver. Larger vehicles designed
to carry more passengers are called vans, minivans, omnibuses, or buses. Those
used to carry cargo are called pickups or trucks, depending on their size and design.
Minivans are van-style vehicles built on a passenger car frame that can usually carry
up to eight passengers. Sport-utility vehicles, also known as SUVs, are more rugged
than passenger cars and are designed for driving in mud or snow..
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In 2007 manufacturing plant in more than 25 countries produced 73.2 million
passenger cars .The automobile is built around an origin various systems supply the
origin with fuel, cool it daring operation, lubricate its moving parts and remove
exhaust gases it creates. The origin produces mechanical power that is transmitted
or more dive shafts, a differential gear and axles. Suspension system which includes
sparing and shock absorbers, customs the ride and help protect the vehicle from
being damaged by bumps heavy loads and other shersis. Wheel and tares support
vehicles on the road way and when rotated by powered axles, propel the vehicle
forward or backward. Steering speed. An electrical system start and operate the
engine monitor and control many aspects of the vehicle operation and powers such
components as head light and radios. Safety features such as bumpers air bugs and
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HISTORY OF AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
The history of the automobile actually began about 4100 years ago when the
first wheel was used to transportation in India. In the early 15th century Portuguese
arrived in china and the interaction of the two culture leaded to variety of new
technologies including the creation of a wheel . By the 1600’s small steam powered
engine models had been developed but it was another century before a full sized
In 1769 French Army Officer captain Nicolas joseph Cugsnot built what has
been called the first automobile cugnots parel wheeler steam powered vehicle
carried four person. Designed to move artillery pieces. It has a top speed of a title
more than 3.2km/h and had a stop every 20 minutes to build up a fresh head of
steam. As easily in 1801 successful but very heavy steam automobile type
introduced in England laws barred them from public road and forced their owners
to run them like train or private tracks their owners to run them like train or private
Trethvick journed more than 160km from corn wall to London . Steam powered
caught the attention of other vehicle builders. In 1804, American inventor Oliver
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British inventor a valter Handcock build a series of steam carriages in the
mid 1830’s thus were used for the first omnibus service in London. By the mid
companies and the new rail road companies pressured the British parliament to
approve heavy its on steam-powered road vehicles. The tolls quickly drove a steam
During the early 20th century steam cars were popular in the United states.
Most famous was the Stanley steamer, built by American Twin brothers Freelan and
Francis Stanley. A Stanley steamer established a world land speed record in 1906 of
The first successful self propelled road vehicle was a steam automobile
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PROFILE OF INDUS GROUP
In the year 1985 Indus groups started the business as four wheeler
distribution of Maruti Suzuki. And then Indus Motors become one of the largest car
service network in India. This organization is no.1 dealer on Kerala and second
biggest in the country. Mr P.V Abdul Wahab. M.P is the chief managing director of
Indus Group.
Maruti Udyog Lt one of the leading companies in the four wheeler Industry.
By taking the dealership of the Maruti Suzuki Indus started the distribution of
their car in the whole kerala. Most of the year the sales, service and spares
departments bugged four awards from Maruti Suzuki for outstanding performance.
Muvattupuzha. Indus Motors are selling above 1300 Vehicles per month. In last
The main promoter of the groups are Mr. P.V.Abdul Wahab M.P the chief
Managing director and the direction Ajit Nair and ceo Thomas kuruvilla.
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3. Present Position
The group have four dealership in kerala. This organization is no-1 dealer in
kerala and served biggest dealer in the century. They are selling 1300 car in every
month and last year sold more than 22790 maruti cars.
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PROFILE OF INDUS MOTORS (P)LTD
Peeves groups one of the traditional business group on kerala, started its
of four wheeler . Indus Motors started the business in 1985. this organization was
after sale service for its customers. Indus Motors are No:1 in the region for
Main Departments
Accounts department
Administrative department’
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ORGANISATION STRUCTURE OF INDUS MOTORS
DIRECTOR
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SALES DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE OF INDUS MOTORS
Team Leader
Sales Officer
Sales Executive
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SALES FUNCTION OF INDUS MOTORS
• Tele- Enquiry
• Follow-up
Showroom Ambiance
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ROLE OF INDUS SALES EXECUTIVES
the need of the prospects , suggesting suitable cars, having knowledge on Maruti
Udyog Ltd (MUL) and competitions cars, delivering the cars, Mutilating customer
database etc. We have also maintain good relationship with them. You are expected
to be the customer. Advisor for life and make that one time customer into his
You have to be single window interface with your customer on all matters
related to car ie, finance, Service, insurance etc. Once the emotions gets the
confidence in a sale executive, the would revisit, recommend and re-purchase from
Indus through the some person. These customers for life in future will not only
result in more business but give referrals of their friends relatives etc and help to
I Pre-sale Activities
Knowledge about Maruti Udyog Ltd range of cars, variants features, colours,
prices etc.
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Competitors models, features, prices etc
etc.
Identification of prospects.
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Give a detailed demonstration and test drive.
Visit the customer within a week of delivery and advice the following
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Inform customer about new/ product and product up gradation
and schemes
benefits
Be customer advisor for life and ensure our presence at all time
of his needs
A. Product Decision
C. Analysis of competition
F. Sales Procedures.
A. Product Decision
decision. The company selects all these cars produced by Maruti Suzuki.Indus
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motors being the distributor of Maruti Suzuki do not produce any cars. But they
Indus motors markets their product in the whole kerala. One main districts
Indus motors market their products are at Cochin, Calicut, Muvattupuzha and
Trivandrum.
C. Analyzing Competitors
Koyenco - TATA
Under the modern concepts, all marketing activities revolve around the
customers, the organization that really understand how customer will respond
about the customers from the field executives. From the financial instruction from
customer it self who comes to them enquiry about this car and from their off
Indus motors have all type of customer. Which include doctors, engineers,
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1. Test Drives
5. Help line.
E. The following are the tools and technique by Indus Motors to marketing
their product
1. Loan Mela
2. Exchange Mela
3. Marketing Executives
F. Saler Procedure
The saler producedure at Indus Motors begins where the customer come to
them for purchasing a car they want Indus motors enquire about model of the car
color customer require customer payment details etc. Indus Motors offer spot
delivery for their customer after receiving the amount of car. On delivery the
customer has to fill in a form called delivery details. Suppers the customer has taken
the car through loan or finance from any financial institution and Indus motors has
to give a copy of sales invoice, a key of the car of the financial institution.
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MARUTI SUZUKI
government and Suzuki Motors of Japan. Maruti Suzuki is one of the coaching car
makers in the small car segment to day with a manufacturing faculty in Gurgaon
(Haryana). Maruti Suzuki has the capacity to produce around half a million units
every year. The company have the highest satisfaction rating with Respect to other
cars among a portfolio of its eleven powerful Brands which includes Maruti 800,
and learning, Maruti Suzuki has managed to creator a market for all car segments
as true sub continents middle income bracket swelled in size with the opening up of
the economy in early 90’s India witnessed a string of overseas layers setting up
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shop, but none could deturone the indigmous auto ruler with a major thrust on
localization Maruti Suzuki has even helped in lifting up the domestic automobile
and including a japans works culture among their ranks, Maruti Suzuki has been
Brand Maruti Suzuki has always put the customers at the fore front
driving school, among others, all aimed at marketing the life of Maruti Suzuki
owner comfortable. Here’s one who drive home with inimitable case, despite the
joint venture by Suzuki and Government of India. Suzuki motor corporation in the
world header in compacts car Maruti has 56% market share in India.
Maruti Suzuki is one of the leading companies in the four wheeler industry.
Maruti Suzuki is No: 1 is customer satisfaction study by ID power. The first Maruti
car war delivered on 14th December 1983 to Mr. Harpal Singh by the prime minister
late Smt. Indira Gandhi. Since them Maruti has sold above. So latch cars in India.
Ltd.
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1982: JVA and Chinese agreement executed between Suzuki and Goal Suzuki
1984: 14th December 1983 Maruti 800 delivered to Mr. Harpal Singh by Indira
Gandhi.
1995: Produces the one million vehicles since the commandment of production.
India.
2000: Rated No:1 in JD power Asia Pacific’s 2001 India customer satisfaction index
2001-2002: Launches true value Maruti finance, Maruti insurance corporate team.
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2002: Suzuki motors corporation assume mgt control
2004: Listed in BSE and after public issue over subscribed to times.
2002: Maruti 800- “Hall fame Award” “more trusted car brand” in India
2003: Maruti 800- “Most affordable car” NFO Alto car survey
2004: Alto- Best small car of the year” – Business standard mortaring.
Esteem – No:1 in customer satisfaction best entry middle size car- JD power
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RESEARCH PROBLEM
The attributes and habits of people are changing. There changes are
affecting the automobile industry. So a lot of new companies are entering this field.
after purchase by 5he providence of offers and other performance which is expected
by him from the company. Satisfaction of customer is essential for the growth of the
company.
complaints like their likes and dislikes, customer satisfaction survey which by
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conduction survey among customers to know their satisfaction and by analyzing the
If these is a good competition, there is a need to perform well from the part
of organization. If may lead to innovation, new ideas, technologies and new method
for retaining customers. Now in India Indus is facing lot of competition from many
to study the “customers after sales satisfaction towards Maruti Suzuki and Indus
Motors
OBJECTIVE
Primary Objective :- To know the buyers attitude towards Maruti Suzuki after sales
based upon style, power, driving comfort, and after sales service.
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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REVIEW OF LITERATURE
the field. The main purpose of the review of literature is to indicate the problems
that are already investigate and those that need further investigation. The researches
should undertake extensive literature survey connected with the problem. The
Govt.reports books etc. Depending on the nature of the problem. A critical reading
of relevant literature becomes dispensible Not only in locating the research problem,
but also in analyzing the procedures. In this process it should be remembered that
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one source lead to another. The studies will help the organizations to implement.
There valuable suggestions and opinions. At Indus itself cot of studies are
are as follows.
calicut found that Indus ie focusing on the problem area. She suggested focusing on
customers are known the Indus through others. Really it is a failure of sales and
market executives.
says that the repair work should be done in speed. Indus implements this
suggestion now.
4) The study conducted by Laurence, the student of MBA find out that 22% of
suggest that Indus should concentrate more on list customer’s survey. Collection of
customer’s suggestion.
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PRODUCT PROFILE – MARUTI SUZUKI
I MARUTI-800
Economy:-
Remarkable full efficiency- The maruti 800 has topped every fuel efficiency
Maruti 800 Tops in the petrol list, city figure, 14.1 K.P.L and highway 19.5
K.P.L
Comfort:-
a. Easier Drive
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Slim external dimension and excellent all round vision
b. Cool Drive
Maruti 800 AC-The most affordable air conditioned car in the country
SAFETY:-
Laminated windshield
PRICE
AC 215565 234683
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II OMNI
Economy
Omni has an extremely low owner reports running and maintenance lists
Comfort
a. Space
b. Maneuverability
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Tight turning radius 4.1 meters
Safety
Thermoplastic bumpers
Laminated windshield
Engine
EURO II complant
a. Petrol
b. CNG
c. LPG
CNG:-
5 seater
LPG:-
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5 seater and cargo version
Legally registered.
Price
IV VERSA
Comfort
Flex seating
Slide and rectine the front row seat to adjust space between the first and
middle rows
Bench type sent with back folding forward and third seat folding up.
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Large suitcase. Fold down and somersault third row seat
Safety
Proportioning Value
Technology
aluminum construction
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Electronic power steering
Maintaince free
PRICE
V GYPSY
On Various Terrains
Hills
Snow
Light floated
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Petrol engine for quick cold starting
Desert
conductivity
Light footed
Streams
Dirt Tracks
High ways
Urban Jangle
Price
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VI ZEN
Comfort
Convenient controls
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Handy storage species
Powerful AC
Safety
Engine sub-frame
Style
International Styling
New grill
New fender
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New look instrumentation
Technology
4 values per cylinder for an idea mix or great efficiency and performance
Maintenance free
PRICE
VII ESTEEM
Comfort
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Height adjustable driver seat
Central cocking
Power window
Power Steering
Safety
Monologue body with rigid passenger cell and front and rear crumple zones
Front ventilated disk brakes and rear self adjusting drum brakes
Style
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New white dials
Performance
Aerodynamic body
Technology
performance
PRICE
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VIII BALENO
Comfort
Safety
Technology
Smooth ride
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32x4 Hyper Tech
performance
Technology
Price
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IX GRAND VITARA XL.7
Comfort
1st row can hilly recline in cline with 2nd row for flat resting plate
Leather seats
Performance
speeds
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Zero maintenance timing chain for durability and reliability
Handling
Safety
Shady ladder frame with built in front and rear crumple zones
B and C pillars
Seal felt with pretend screeners and load limiters to hold a person in till air
Antilock break system (ABS) with electronic Break Circe distribution for
Price
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Model Showroom Cost On Road Cost
X Wagon R
Comfort
Powerful AC
Super smooth ride with McPherson strut suspension at the front and trailing
Style
Elegant upholstery
Technology
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1061 cc mpfi low friction engine develops 64 bhp @ 6200 rpm
DDLI (Dual Coil Distributor less ignition) system for reliability and
excellent performance
32 X 4 Hyper tech
4 valves per cylinder for an ideal mix of great efficiency and performance
Maintenance free
Safety
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Good visibility with high seating position
Price
XI ALTO
Comfort
It’s cool
Super cool AC
Delightful Drive
Safety
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Dual side impact door beams
Technology
Maintenance free
32 x 4 hyper techs
And performance
Performance
Brilliant performer
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Excellent pick- up and acceleration
Global Accolades
Holland etc
3 star on value
3 star on reliability
Price
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XII SWIFT
Comfort
Rally bred, European influenced and specially adapted for India the handling
The swift platform has a wide track, and a long wheel base giving the swift
Front suspension comprises of McPherson struts with anti roll bar mounted
on a sub frame, where as rear suspension. Comprises of coil spring with gas
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dampers and a torsion beam set up gives the swift a superior combination of
Tube less radials shod on 14 rich rim make sure that the swift remain sure for
led as ever
The new generation of electronic power steering places the assist motor at
the pinion and No:1 on the column. This give more assist and significantly lower
cabin noise
A rooming cabin all round thanks in part to the wide for print. The swift has
excellent head, leg and shoulder room for all occupants. The seating is very
comfortable and gives the occupants a very natural posture with excellent back and
leg support
The swift has very low cabin noise levels thanks to collaborate and advanced
technologies used in various areas of the car like sound absorbing material vibrating
An excellent suspension not only makes the swift a nimble handler but also
Black control over the weather inside with just the push of a button. The
swift has a sophisticated fully auto climate control system, that can maintain the set
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The system does this by using advanced micro computers along with an
The swift comes locked with features all designed to make it very convenient
use
Central locking system and key less entry system with anti theft alarm
Power windows
Styling
Styled in Europe the swift has a distinctively sporty bold and exacting design
A distinctive sporty front face with uniquely vertically oriented clear head
wheel areas and side sills inlay farmer emphasize the cars straight and stability
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A substantial looking expressively sled largest meets a large wide rear
bumpers that forms a solid visual base for the lower part of the body one rear for
The glass home has a next sleek “wraparound” effect with the blacks out film
Technology
1. Engine
2. Power steering
3. Air bags
5. Body
6. Auto AC
Area Network) communication setup this ia like a LAN setup that we have in
The advantages of having the LAN system are few wires required as all
signal travel on the main wire. This make the system more reliable and computers
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Performance
32 bit ECM
1300 cc
16 valves
DDLI
8 sensor system
Price
DATA ANALYISIS
MODEL PERCENTAGE
Maruti 800 46.6
Zen 6.6
Esteem 6.6
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Alto 16.5
WagonaR 10
Swift 13.7
Maruti Model
50 46.6
45
40
35
PERCENTAGE
30
25 Series1
20 16.5
15 13.7
10
10 6.6 6.6
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Interpretation
The above graph shows that most people choose Maruti 800 than other Maruti
Suzuki Model. The rate of Maruti 800 is multiple than next most preferable Maruti
Model. The least preferable Maruti Models are Zen and Alto.
MODE PERCENTAGE
Magazine 16.6
Friends 50
Advertisement 23.3
Self Alignment 10.1
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Mode of Awareness of Indus
10% 17%
23% Magazine
Friends
Advertisement
Self Alignment
50%
Interpretation
Most of the customers are known about Indus through their friends. There is a
lack of advertisement from the part of Indus Motors. So they have to concentrate
more on advertisement
OPINION PERCENTAGE
Yes 93.3
No 6.7
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Satisfaction of customers towards Maruti Suzuki
100
90
80
70
PERCENTAGE
60
50 Series1
93.3
40
30
20
10
6.7
0
Yes No
OPINION
Interpretation
The above graph shows customer satisfaction of Maruti Suzuki. Above 95%
customers are satisfied with Suzuki that means Maruti Suzuki gain satisfaction from
the part of their customer. This may be the one of the reason of success of Maruti
Suzuki.
REASON PERCENTAGE
Style 30
Driving comfort 16.7
Mileage 23.3
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Service 30
30% 30%
Style
Driving comfort
Mileage
Service
23% 17%
Interpretation
This graph show that reason of customer satisfaction of Maruti Suzuki service
and style of their product Maruti Suzuki have large number of service stations in the
OPINION PERCENTAGE
Yes 83.3
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No 16.7
90
80
70
60
50
PERCENTAGE 83.3
40 Series1
30
20
10 16.7
0
Yes No
OPINION
Interpretation
This graph check whether the customer continue the use of Maruti Suzuki. In
out of 30 Customers 25 persons are saying that they will continues the use of Maruti
Suzuki Model. This shows how customers are satisfied with Maruti Model.
OPINION PERCENTAGE
Yes 26.7
No 73.3
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Whether the customers own any other car
80
70 73.3
60
50
40
30 26.7
20 Series1
10
0
S1
Yes PERCENTAGE
No
OPINION
Interpretation
This is used to test whether the customer of maruti own any other cars, most of
the people doesn’t own any other car, but 26% of people own other companies car.
ATTRACTIONS PERCENTAGE
Service 40
Customer care 3.3
Convenience 16.7
Product availability 40
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Attraction to Indus Motors
40% 40%
Service
Customer care
Convenience
Product availability
3%
17%
Interpretation
Most of the people are attractive to Indus Motors due to their service and
product availability. Indus motor providing a high quality service to their customers
and the customer will get product very easily because it is available in Indus Motors
at any time
OPINION PERCENTAGE
Yes 40
No 60
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Customer’s satisfaction about Indus Customer care
40%
Yes
No
60%
Interpretation
The above graph shows that whether the customer of Indus motors are satisfied
with the customer care facilities provided by Indus motors. Only 40% of customer are
satisfied with Indus customer care. Other 60% are not satisfied. So Indus motors has
MARK PERCENTAGE
Excellent 26.7
Very good 40
Good 30
Poor 3.3
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Service Provided by Indus Motors
40
35
30
25
PERCENTAGE 20 40
30 Series1
15 26.7
10
5
3.3
0
Excellent Very good Good Poor
M ARK
Interpretation
40% of customer are giving ‘very good mark for the service. 27% of customers are
saying that service provided by Indus motors is Excellent, only 3% of people are
FINDINGS
Indus Motors are providing very good services for Maruti Suzuki
Customers in Kerala
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Information transfer and data processing between employees are very
good
SUGGESTIONS
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Activities of field executives should be improved
CONCLUSION
After the study and analysis I am concluding that Indus motors are providing
very good service for Maruti Suzuki customers in Kerala. This is because of the
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unity of the employees and the quality of the strategies which they are following.
Indus Motors are little ahead than other dealers of Maruti Suzuki and other four
wheeler companies in Kerala. Information transfer and data processing between the
departments and top-level managers and employees are very good . After the
analysis done through questionnaire the overall performance of the Indus Motors
are very good in condition. After the study and analysis I also conclude that the
most customers of the Maruti Suzuki are satisfied with it and are willing to continue
with Maruti Suzuki and also satisfied with the service provided by Maruti Suzuki
Indus Motors.
Indus group is one of the largest car service networks in India . They are
started Business as four wheeler distributor of Maruti Suzuki. Indus starated in 1985
under the Brand name Indus motors Pvt Ltd. This organization is no:1 dealer in
Kerala and 2nd Biggest dealer in the Country. Indus has opted promotional media
such as newspapers, posters, catalogues, Video Films etc. the marketing tools and
techniques such as loan Mela and Exchange Mela and Marketing executives are
adopted by Indus Motors are the same that are adopted by other four wheeler
distributors, But Indus compared to other cars the efficiency and usage attract more
customers to purchase their brand of car. This target has been achieved by Indus
inspite of heavy competition from other brand of cars such as Santro, accent etc.
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