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PERFUME INDUSTRY

IN INDIA

Chu-Lan CHIN Julie-Anne COHEN

Carlos CONTRERAS Debanjan DEY


L’Oreal SWOT Analysis
STRENGHTS WEAKNESSES

• Continuing research & innovation • Decentralized organizational structure


→ Leader in the growing cosmetic → Complex process of decision
industry • Low profit margins compared to
• Large brand and product portfolio competitors because of marketing &
→ Diversification and global coverage advertisement spends
• Performing advertisement strategy • Coordination and control of the
→ Communication adapted in each activities & image worldwide
part of the world to reach every women (dissimilarities)
• Dependency on American market
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

• Growing demand for beauty products • Growing competition within the field of
worldwide cosmetic brands
• Greater market share because of the • Purchasing power shrinkage of middle
numerous patents registered by the classes
company (= monopoly on many • Stagnation of European markets
products)
L’Oreal in India
1990 = 1st introduction of L’Oreal in India through a local
distributor when frontiers opened to international capital

1994 = Indian government gives to L’Oreal the subsidiary


statute
L’Oreal India Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary
of L’Oreal SA based in Paris (600 employees in India)

46% growth per year – 40 millions turnover


PESTEL ANALYSIS

● Biggest democracy in the world
POLITICAL
POLITICAL ●
● Sable situation

● Well developed tax structure


● Economic growth -> 9%; GDP per Capita -> 3.248 USD (2009)
ECONOMIC ●
● Strong currency exchange

● High interest rates, inflation, credit control.


● Population: 1.1 Billion
SOCIAL ●
● High income: 10/15%; Mid income: 60/70%; Low Income: 20/30%

● Languages: Hindi -> 40% + 17 official languages + 800 dialects


● High technology development – Bagalore (Indian Silicon Valley)
TECHNOLOGICAL ●
● A heavy infrastructure for bandwidth and optical fiber.


● Industrialization and urbanization -> deterioration air quality
ENVIRONMENTAL ●
● More taxes being placed on air travel

● The success of hybrid cars and friendly products


● Based on English common law
LEGAL ●
● Trade protection for consumer goods is higher than
equipment goods
COMPETITION
L’Oreal India (luxury division):
Lancome, Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani and Diesel

• Competition
– Size of the total domestic luxury perfume market is around Rs 600-
700 crore (INR)
– Grow at a rate of 20-25 % year-on-year
– Many multi-brand companies operating in outlets, boutiques or
standalone stores
– Main competitor: Ajmal Perfumes

• New trends
– Men´s market
– High-end perfumes are the new core business
– The market demands more international brands
MARKETING

Patience, perseverance and long term


orientation are essential for success in
China.

耐心,毅力和长远的方向是在中国的成功至关重要
STRATEGY

Patience, perseverance and long term


orientation are essential for success in
China.

耐心,毅力和长远的方向是在中国的成功至关重要
DISTRIBUTION CHANELS

Patience, perseverance and long term


orientation are essential for success in
China.

耐心,毅力和长远的方向是在中国的成功至关重要
PRICING

Patience, perseverance and long term


orientation are essential for success in
China.

耐心,毅力和长远的方向是在中国的成功至关重要

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