Project Synopsis
Reva: Success or Failure
Submitted by Group 12 (PGDM-I ,Sec-A) Group Members
Arijit Asiskumar Majumdar (U111010)
Gaurav Kumar (U111021)
Girija Shankar Mohanty (U111022)
Karishma Prasad (U111025)
Liti Ranjan Mohapatra (U111029)
Introduction
Reva was introduced in 2002. It was the first electric car manufactured in India. It was manufactured by Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Private Limited, formerly known as the Reva Electric Car Company involved in designing and manufacturing of compact electric vehicles. It is one of the first companies to introduce electric vehicles worldwide. Reva is one of the largest electric vehicle fleets in the world. Market for plug-in hybrid and battery electric passenger cars is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 106% between 2010 and 2015.Globally, there is a lot of research and development going on in the market.
Reva is India's first no-pollution environment friendly car. Reva is available in three variants - Reva Standard, Reva AC, and Reva Classe. It was promoted as an environment friendly, low cost car. It was targeted as a suitable car for small families, old couples and female drivers. Following is the customer value hierarchy for Reva:- * Core benefit: Takes you from one place to another without an inconvenience. * Basic product: Easy to drive, comfortable seats and leg room, high mileage. * Expected Product: Safety does not break down, easy to repair. * Augmented Product: Speed, smooth on road, Stylish. * Potential Product: Environment friendly.
Primary and Secondary data
Reva’s service offering and performance feedback are to be assembled through interviews with all market participants like customers, suppliers and the dealers. The performance will then be analysed based on number of new customers, new segments and business expansion coupled with market growth.
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