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Analysis of Britannia Industries
Analysis of Britannia Industries
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Started in 1892 at Kolkata with an initial capital of Rs 295. Britannia was incorporated in 1918 as Britannia Biscuits Co LTD. In 1924, Pea Frean UK acquired a controlling stake and later passed on to the ABI a UK based company. During 2nd world war it became the supplier of service biscuits to the army. Britannia Biscuit Company was re-christened Britannia Industries Limited (BIL). In 1989, J M Pillai an NRI businessman along with Groupe Danone acquired controlling stake in Britannia. Later, Groupe Danone and Wadia group took over Pillais holdings.
MANAGEMENT OF BRITANNIA
PRODUCTS OF BRITANNIA
Tiger, Marie gold, Time Pass, Good day, Bourbon, Treat, Actimind, 50-50, Dairy Whitener, Nice time, Little Hearts.
Source:IBMA
UNORGANISED
ORGANISED
Source:IBMA
INTERNAL ANALYSIS
Company image- unique position in the hearts of millions of Indians. Organization structure minimum overhead mainly depend on direct communication with colleagues and supervisors. no succession policy.
SWOT ANALYSIS
Superior technology Strong brand and product portfolio High quality standards Widespread distribution networks
strengths
weakness
opportunities
New product launches Rural markets
Threats
Rising raw material prices Intense competition Unorganized bakeries
EXTERNAL ANALYSIS
Main competitors
BCG MATRIX