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VSRD-IJBMR, Vol. 1 (6), 2011, 348-361

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A Study of Buying Behavior and Brand Perception of Consumers in Shopping Malls
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M. Yaseen Khan* and 2SM Tariq Zafar

ABSTRACT
In India Shopping Malls industry is upcoming industry worth Rs 17000 Cr. In NCR (National Capital Region) Gurgaon is the most favorite place for the shopping malls. M.G. (Meharuli – Gurgaon) Road is the place for all famous shopping malls in Gurgaon. In NCR DLF, MGF, JMD, SAHARA, all big players are in the region. On M.G. Road Gurgaon MGF Group has two shopping malls in operation MGF Metropolitan Mall, MGF Plaza, Sahara Group has its Sahara Mall and DLF Group has its City Centre. The project involved the study of comparative analysis consumer buying behavior and brand perception of consumers regarding shopping malls on M.G. Road and Metropolitan Mall as a base. Consumer purchasing power is the main factor, which determines their buying behavior and brand of shopping malls. Shopping Malls are the places for the fun & entertainment, family outing, shopping and eating’s. In shopping Malls age factor is the most dominant factor in daily footfalls. In different shopping malls different age group consumers come and they impact on the buying behavior. Keywords: Shopping Malls, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Perception, Purchasing Power, Fun & Entertainment, Age Factors etc.

1. INTRODUCTION
In 2009, India 's nominal GDP stood at US$1.243 trillion, which makes it the twelfth-largest economy in the world. If PPP is taken into account, India 's economy is the fourth largest in the world at US$3.561 trillion, corresponding to per capita income of US$3,100. The country ranks 139th in nominal GDP per capita and 128th in GDP per capita at PPP (Purchasing Power Parity). With an average annual GDP growth rate of 5.8% for the past two decades, the economy is among the fastest growing in the world.

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