Tanishq
Tanishq
Tanishq
INTRODUCTION
Tanishq is the countrys only truly national jeweler Targeted a more Western consumer evoking a Nice, but not for me reaction Opened its first boutique in Chennai in 1995 as a precedence to tap the South market Boutiques were spacious, intimidating , exclusive with limited inventory on display In Feb 1996 launched its first 18-carat range of exclusively designed gem-set jewelry
TANISHQ STRATEGIES
Piloted an offering of 22-karat plain gold jewellery with about 400 designs Multimedia campaigns were launched in press and on TV to focus on traditional designs Prevailing under-karatage problems industry wide were countered by installing karat-meter Seven-stone concept helped Tanishq to overcome the perception of it being a Westernized brand
MARKET STRUCTURE
Premium Popular
Mass
SEGMENTATION
Niche Marketing
After its inception in 1995 focus on exports, Tanishq's designs had been conceptualized for the Western markets and were introduced in India without any alterations. Tanishq positioned itself as an international brand for the Indian elite. The brand was targeted at a niche market (However they later on started targeting the mass marketing since 1997).
Psychographic Segmentation
Life Style: Tanishq has found that 40% of the Indian women are working and they targeted this segment with a specific group of products called collectionG, a 9-to-5 jewellery for the working women.
Geographical Segmentation
Titan realized that, given the diverse nature of Indian ethnicity, it would have to satisfy the tastes of all regions. So, the designs became more ethnic. Titan also decided to transpose designs by stocking Bengali designs in Delhi, Keralite designs in Tamil Nadu and typical designs from Tamil Nadu in Bombay in order to appeal to a variety of people.
TARGET MARKET
Class Consumer Profile
Inherited Income/Professionals/Business/ exceptional ability
Product Preference
Branded Designer Jewellery and Diamond studded jewellery
Company Preference
Tanishq and Geetanjali
High
Upper Middle
Professionals/Business/career oriented/Executives
Branded jewellery
Tanishq
Local Shops like PP jewellers Sia Jewellers for Artificial jewellery No company preference -
Middle
BRAND POSITIONING
PROMISE OF PURITY AND A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE Design and retail innovation have been the hallmark of Tanishq all these years. First and only jeweler who guarantees the purity of its gold jewellery and certifies the quality of its diamonds and colored gems in writing.
Trust
It has established itself as a highly ethical player in a market that was rated as having the highest incidence of under karatage (Bureau of Indian Standards). They even have gold meters where one can check the purity of gold.
BRAND POSITIONING
Luxury
Tanishq also has been positioned as a branded jewellery of luxury rather than commodity. It moves jewellery beyond investment to the fashion and adornment sector.
Superior Product
In order to compete with the regional players, Tanishq introduced the concept of consistency in delivering promise. Tanishq is known for its ability to develop specialized design collections. It is the only jeweler that houses a full-fledged design studio with a team of several international award winning Indian designers. Offer a totally new perspective to Jewellery buying especially when it comes to exquisite oriental jewellery.
7Ps of Marketing
BRAND NAME
o Brand name ensures innovation. o Considered equivalent to purity and tradition.
Zoya, Tanishqs high-end brand that primarily retails diamond jewellery, is showing a slow build-up. It currently has two stores (in Mumbai and Delhi) with a range of 20-25 Lakh.
Kundan and Polki range. The range starts from Rs 5 lakh onwards.
Tanishq paheli range starts at Rs.80000 and jodha akbar range at Rs. 1 Lakh.
Very large collections of pendants, earrings and fingerings in this price range Rs 2000-5000
The Tanishq Valentines Day collection includes pendants, earrings and finger rings starting from Rs. 2,000 onwards.
The 'up to 25 per cent' off offer by Tanishq is a unique opportunity. This attractive offer has been introduced to benefit the customers and provide them with the best price and product options
In 1999, Tanishq delivered gold coins worth Rs. 20 crores to Maruti Udyog Ltd., to be given away as gifts to Maruti car owners. By 2001, the scheme accounted for almost 5% of the turnover and over 30 corporate clients like Coca-Cola, the UB Group, Whirlpool, TVS Group, Ceat and Liberty shoes.
Kept the entry-level price as low as Rs 600 (for a pendant) and offered a range, which far exceeded that offered by any other jeweler. Initiated a loyalty program called the Golden Harvest Savings Scheme, which offers buyers the benefit of getting more jewellery than what they have paid for. The scheme allows consumers to plan future purchases in advance and pay for them in easy installments. Exchange offer - change impure gold for pure 22 karat gold - attracted more people to the stores.
PEOPLE
Designers & Management trainees from premiere institutes
Performance /Competency linked career growth Path at management and manufacturing level
Karigar Park Karigars work exclusively for Tanishq Provides tools & raw materials Better hygiene and medical facilities
PROCESS
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Experience Showcasing Surround effect Speaking effectively Zoya: stores for differential premium segment
Trust They even have gold meters where one can check the purity of gold.