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Study of the Indian Two Wheeler Industry and analyzing the Key Driving
Factors | Group B2
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OVERVIEW
Indian automobile industry has grown leaps and bounds since 1898, a time when a car had touched the
Indian streets for the first time. At present it holds a promising tenth position in the entire world with
being # 1 in TwoWheelers and # 4 in commercial vehicles. Withstanding a growth rate of 18% per
annum and an annual production of more than 2 million units, it may not be an exaggeration to say
that this industry in the coming years will soon touch a figure of 10 million units per year.
The automobile industry in India — the ninth largest in the world with an annual production of over
2.3 million units in 2008 — is expected to become one of the major global automotive industries in the
coming years.
Segmentation of Automobile Industry
The automobile industry comprises of Heavy
vehicles (trucks, buses, tempos, tractors);
passenger cars; Two-wheelers; Commercial
Vehicles; and Three-
wheelers. Following is
the segmentation
that how much each
sector
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INDIAN TWO WHEELER INDUSTRY
MICROECONOMICS PROJECT REPORT
Submitted To :Prof. DeviPrasad Bedari
Submitted By :Group B2
Subhashis Biswas
Anubhav KediaRahul Prakash Oswal
Priya Ramanthan
Sashank Shah
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comprises of whole Indian Automobile Industry.
OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT
The main objectives of the Project study are:
• Study the growth pattern of the Two Wheeler Industry
• Analyze the Oligopolistic Indian Two Wheeler Industry and identify the key players
• Analyzing the Reasons/Factors affecting the Two Wheeler Industry.
METHODOLOGY
The data which is collected is mainly from the research on the internet. Data are collected from
various sources which archive such information. The data is archived in SIAM (Society of Indian
Automobile Manufacturers),India Stat. Apart from this related data is collected from auto magazines
like Top Gear, Overdrive, Autocar India ,CIAM India ,CMIE Prowess ,ACMA Buyers Guide EBSCO
Database , EIS, Crisil Research.
References :
www.indexmundi.com
www.tradingeconomics.com
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www.indiastat.com
www.wikipedia.org
AutomobileIndia.com
ANALYSIS
A Growth Perspective
A major growth in the automobiles sales over the years can be noticed, however the composition of
the two-wheeler industry has witnessed sea changes in the post-reform period. In 1991, the share of
scooters was about 50 per cent of the total 2-wheeler demand in the Indian market. Motorcycle and
moped had been experiencing almost equal level of shares in the total number of two-wheelers. In
2003-04, the share of motorcycles increased to 78 per cent of the total two-wheelers while the shares
of scooters and mopeds declined to the level of 16 and 6 per cent respectively. A clear picture of the
motorcycle segmental share gaining importance during this period is exhibited by the figure given
below of segmental share of two-wheeler industry during the period 1993-94 through 2003-04.
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Nature of Two-Wheeler Industry
The total size of the Indian two-wheeler industry stood at Rs 288 million in 2007-08, with total
volumes of around 80 million units. The industry, which is dominated by Hero Honda, Bajaj Auto
and TVS Motors, is divided into three segments - motorcycles, scooters and mopeds. Motorcycles
dominate the two-wheeler industry, both in terms of volume and value. In 2007-08, the share of
motorcycles in the domestic two-wheeler market was around 80 per cent while scooters and mopeds
accounted for 15 per cent and 5 per cent share, respectively.
Fig . Two-Wheeler : Player wise share in domestic sales
Segmental Market Domination
Motorcycle Segment
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Hero Honda dominates the motorcycle segment, with nearly 50 per cent market share
followed by Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors. The segment also has players such as Yamaha and Suzuki.
However, they have not been able to grab significant market share in the Indian two-wheeler market.
Fig. Motorcycle: Player Wise share in domestic sales
Scooter
Bajaj Auto dominated the geared scooter segment, accounting for nearly 40-45 per cent of the scooter
market in 2002-03. However, the company began to lose market share with the decline in the geared
scooter segment, with its share in 2007-08 falling to a mere 2 per cent. Meanwhile, Honda Motorcycle
& Scooter India Ltd (HMSI) has become the dominant player in the scooter segment over the last 4-5
years with a market share in excess of 50 per cent followed by TVS Motors at 22-25 per cent.
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Fig . Scooter: Player Wise share in domestic Sales
Mopeds
Mopeds are generally preferred in urban areas. Also, there are not many players in this segment with
TVS Motors accounting for more than 80 per cent market share over the past few years. With other
players gradually discontinuing operations in this segment, TVS Motors’s share grew to more than 95
per cent share in 2007-08.
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Fig . Mopeds : Playerwise Share in Domestic Sales
Hero Honda is the leader with the maximum product launches and highest market share of around 42
per cent followed by Bajaj Auto. Though the number of launches for Yamaha has been high, the
company has not been able to grab significant market share. Further, players such as Suzuki and
Kinetic Motors have limited launches and marginal market share in the two-wheeler market.
Market Shares and Oligopolistic Nature
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The overall market position of the players in the two wheeler industry can be seen in the below figure.
Fig .Overall Competitive Position of Players in Two-Wheeler Industry
From the above figure we can interpret that more than 80% market share of the two wheeler industry
lies with the three dominant firms Hero-Honda Motors,Bajaj Auto and TVS Motors. Thus the two
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wheeler industry is a differentiated oligopoly with each player having differentiated products in the
market.
This can be further substantiated by calculating the Herschman-Harfindahl Index(HHI) of the two
wheeler industry as explained in the below graph.
Fig. Market Concentration of Two Wheeler industry
Looking deeper, the segmental concentration variation of the two wheeler industry was studied. The
result is presented graphically as below:
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Fig. Harfindahl Index concentration of Different two –wheeler segments
We can now conclude that new firms like HMSI, TVS has entered into the scooter segment,
earlier dominated by Bajaj Auto and has captured significant market share. This has led to reduction in
the market concentration ratios of scooter which was, as revealed by declining Herfindahl Index of
Concentration as well. However in the motorcycle segment, the concentration increased for the
dominant players like Hero-Honda, TVS, Bajaj Auto inspite of the presence of few competetors the
market was widely governed by Hero-Honda Motors,Bajaj Auto,TVS Motors and HMSI having the
majority share.
Due to this oligopolistic nature in the two wheelers sector (HHI in the range 0.22->0.28),
which means that there have been 4-8 firms in this industry with an average individual market share in
the range of 10-25% each. The upward trend shows that few leading firms, through stiff non-price
competition, are virtually forcing the other firms out of this market. (Hero Honda, Bajaj, HMSI and
TVS together have grabbed a large market share from Yamaha, LML, Kinetic etc.).
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Porter’s Five Force Analysis of Indian Two Wheeler Industry:
Michael Porter identifies five forces that influence an industry. These forces are
• Degree of Rivalry
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Despite the high concentration ratio seen in the two wheeler sector, rivalry is intense due to the
entry of foreign companies in the market. The industry rivalry is extremely high with any product
being matched in a few months by the competitors.
• Threat of Substitutes
The threat of substitutes to the two wheeler industry is fairly mild. Numerous other forms
of transportation are available, but none offer utility, convenience and value offered. The switching
cost associated with using a different mode of transportation, may be high in terms of personal
time, convenience and utility.
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• Barriers to entry
Although the barriers to new companies are substantial, establishing companies are entering
the new markets through strategic partnerships or through buying out or merging with other
companies. However, a domestic company, with local knowledge and expertise, has the potential
to compete its home market against the global firms who are not well established there.
• Supplier’s power
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In the relationship between the industry and its suppliers, the power axis is tipped in industry’s
favor. The industry is comprised of powerful buyers who are generally able to dictate their terms
to the suppliers.
• Buyers’ Power
In the relationship between the automotive industry and its ultimate consumers, the power axis
is tipped in the consumers’ favor. This is due to the fairly standardized nature and the low
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switching costs associated with selecting from among competing brands.
Overall Evaluation : The Indian two wheeler industry is Moderately Attractive.
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Demand and Supply of Two Wheelers:
Factors Affecting Two Wheeler Industry
Cost Analysis
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Raw material cost, selling and distribution expenses and employee costs form the bulk of the two-
wheeler industry’s cost structure.
Fig. Two-Wheeler Industry Cost Structure
Raw materials
Steel, non-ferrous metals (aluminium and copper) and plastics (especially fibre plastics) comprise a
major portion of the raw materials used in the two-wheeler industry.Hence the prices of the
commodities hugely affect the production cost.
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Factors affecting raw material costs
Fig. Trends in steel and aluminium prices
Recession
All the major auto companies enjoyed the high growth ride till the mid 2008. But at the end of
the year, industry had to face the hard truth and witnessed the fall in sales compared to last year. In
December 2008, overall production fell by 22 % over the same month last year. Global recession has
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hit the Indian auto industry, India has a strong and growing industry but the impact of recession is
evident now on industry as sales & growth of two wheeler companies have declined.
Two Wheelers registered minor growth of 1.85 % during April – December 2008. However, Two
Wheelers sales recorded 15.43 percent fall in December 2008 over the same month last year. Although
the sector was hit by economic slowdown, overall production (passenger vehicles, commercial
vehicles, two wheelers and three wheelers) increased from 10.85 million vehicles in 2007-08 to 11.17
million vehicles in 2008-09.
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Inflation
In last FY despite of skyrocketing oil prices had affected every sector which is related to car
manufacturing and production. The increase in the price of fuel and the steel due to inflation has led to
a decline in two wheeler domestic sales and exports.
Fig. Growth Trend in Two-Wheeler Exports in 2008-09
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Fig. Growth Trend in Two-Wheeler Domestic sale in 2008-09
FDI’s
In India FDI up to 100 percent, has been permitted under automatic route to this sector, which has led
to a turnover of USD 12 billion in the Indian auto industry and USD 3 billion in the auto parts
industry. India enjoys a cost advantage with respect to casting and forging as manufacturing costs in
India are 25 to 30 per cent lower than their western counterparts the Investment Commission has set a
target of attracting foreign investment worth US$ 5 billion for the next seven years to increase India's
share in the global auto components market from the existing 0.9 per cent to 2.5 per cent by 2015. FDI
inflows in Automobile Industry 2008-09 was Rs.5,212 Cr an increase of 47.25% compare to 2007-08,
while in April-May 2009 it was around Rs.497 Cr.
Source- FDI Statistics Govt. of India
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Fig, Two Wheeler financing
Government Fiscal Policy
The Union Budget for 2001-02 had lowered the excise duty on two-wheelers (with engine
capacity in excess of 75 cc) from 24% to 16%. The manufacturers responded to this by passing on a
relatively large part of the excise cut to customers. The Union Budget thereafter have left the excise
duty on two-wheelers unchanged. But the Union Budget 2004-05 provides for a weighted deduction of
150% for investments in R&D. This may facilitate increasing R&D allocations and allow for
improvement in the technical as well as product development skills of the Indian companies.
• Indian Auto Policy 2002
The Government of India approved a comprehensive automotive policy in March 2002, the main
proposals of which are as under:
○ Import tariff: Import tariffs are proposed to be fixed at a level such that they facilitate the
development of manufacturing capabilities as opposed to mere assembly.
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Fig. Decrease in Customs Duty and increase in Production of Two Wheeler.
○ Incentives for R&D: The weighted average tax deduction under the Income Tax
Act, 1961 for automotive companies is proposed to be increased from current level of
125% (The weighted average deduction for R&D was increased to 150% in the Union
Budget 2004-05). Further, the policy proposes to include vehicle manufacturers for a rebate
on the applicable excise duty for every 1% of the gross turnover of the company expended
during the year on R&D.
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Fig. Yearly Estimate of R&D Allocation by Major Players (Rs. Crores)
Future Prospects of Two Wheeler Industry
The two wheeler industry has grown in leaps and bounds since after removal of MRTP and FERA.
According to analysis, rural India would drive the growth, whereas the opportunity in urban India,
especially bigger cities, is limited. Abundant and low cost labor coupled with local availability of raw
materials like steel, aluminium and natural rubber has placed India amongst the low cost producing
centres of two-wheelers. Consequently buoyant growth in two-wheeler exports is anticipated as well.
Global demand to rise 7.6% annually through 2013
Global demand for motorcycles is forecast to rise 7.6 percent per year through 2013 to 114 million
units, spurred by rising standards of living in poorer developing parts of the world, which are making
motorcycles a more affordable alternative to walking, bicycling or using mass transit. Higher energy
prices, along with a rebound in economic growth after a recessionary period that began in a number of
nations in 2008, will also contribute to motorcycle market gains in both developing and developed
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areas. Product sales will expand at a slower pace in value terms, climbing 7.2 percent annually to
$66.6 billion in 2013, because of an expected decline in sales-weighted prices. Some offsetting
support will be provided by the introduction of new models equipped with sophisticated emissions
control systems and increased sales of machines with more features, boosting motorcycle dollar
demand.
Conclusion
The oligopolistic nature of the Two Wheeler industry had not changed from the pre-reforms
time in 1988-1990 to the post reform period ie, after 1996, infact the degree of concentration has
increased making it difficult for new players to enter into the market. The established players are being
able to drive away new competitors. This implies that the deregulation of the industry has not led to
substantially higher competition. This may reflect the inadequacy of regulatory policy and/or the
nature of the technology of the industry wherein an oligopolistic structure is natural.
The values of the HHI also indicate that the three segments of the industry have responded in
different ways to changes in the forces of competition. This is an outcome of liberalization which led
to an unequal number of entrants in each segment. Thus, it is quite possible that when competition-
inducing policies are introduced, there could be an unequal number of entrants in each segment, which
would then further increase oligopoly in some segments and for the industry as a whole. Oligopoly
could also result from the fact that it is existing firms that are introducing new brands rather than new
firms entering the industry – thus making the industry a differentiated oligopoly. When the
movement of prices in the three segments is considered, it is seen that prices (net of inflation) have not
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decreased though the number of brands has increased. This is indicative of oligopoly(non-price
competition). Therefore, future reforms in the industrial policy covering the twowheeler industry will
probably need to incorporate some mechanism to induce new firms to enter the industry.
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