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Castrol India Limited Business Reports

Castrol India Limited Overview

Address

Technopolis Knowledge Park; Mahakali Caves Rd., Chakala, Andheri East Mumbai, 
 400093 India
Phone: +91-22-5698-4100
Fax:+91-2256984101

Company Description

Castrol India Limited is greased up and slip sliding its way through the subcontinent. The company's products include oil and other lubricants used by the automotive, industrial, and marine sectors. Its automotive sector includes petroleum products (under the Castrol and BP brands) used in off-road vehicles, motorcycles (both two-and four-stoke engines), and diesel engines. Castrol India claims a 22% share of the Indian lubricants market (up from 6% in 1991). The company has five manufacturing plants and a network of 270 distributors, which in turn serve more than 70,000 retail outlets. Castrol India is a 71%-owned subsidiary of Castrol Limited, which is part of UK-based oil giant BP.

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      How much business has the company lost due to retailers buying directly from manufacturers?

      Big retailers like Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and Costco buy much of their merchandise directly from manufacturers, bypassing distributors. Because they buy in large quantity and operate their own warehouse systems, these retailers don't need distributors.

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
        • Trends & Opportunities

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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