MM Project
MM Project
GROUP PROJECT
“ULTRATECH CEMENT LIMITED”
INTRODUCTION
Overview
The UltraTech Cement Ltd. Is the flagship company of Aditya Birla. UltraTech, a USD
7.1 billion construction solutions behemoth, is India's largest maker of grey cement
and ready-mix concrete (RMC), as well as one of the top manufacturers of white
cement. It is the world's 3rd largest cement producer in the world excluding China.
Outside of China, UltraTech is the only cement manufacturer with 100+ MTPA of
cement manufacturing capacity in a single country. The company has its activities in
Sri Lanka, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates. In the communities where it
operates, UltraTech actively seeks to support the social and economic advancement
of those areas. The Corporate’s social initiatives focus on education, healthcare,
sustainable livelihoods, community infrastructure and social causes. UltraTech
delivers value to more than 1.6 million people in over 500 communities in 16 states
throughout India. UltraTech is committed to accelerating the decarbonization of its
operations as a founding member and signatory to the Global Cement and Concrete
Association's (GCCA) 2050 NET ZERO Concrete Roadmap. The company's long-term
goal is to cut CO2 emissions by 27% by 2032, and it has already achieved 9.1% since
2017. UltraTech created the UltraTech Building Solutions (UBS) concept to provide
independent home builders with a one-stop shop option for building their homes.
ULTRATECH CEMENT LTD. PRESENCE IN PAN INDIA
MARKETING CHALLENGES
• Cement industry is currently facing an issue of overcapacity.
• Facing pressure from the government regarding not to increase prices despite
the increase in the cost of raw materials and processing fuels.
• Shortage of domestic coal is also increasing the cost as importing coal is
expensive.
• Cost of electricity in India is higher than other countries and captive power
plant is not a feasible option for smaller companies.
• Logistics cost of cement is high.
• Higher costs result in low margins.
• High GST on cement.
• Cutting edge competition
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In the market, several companies are competing for the same group of consumers.
The top 3 rivals of UltraTech Cements are listed below:
1. Ambuja Cement
2. ACC Limited
3. Shree Cement
Economical
• Despite global headwinds, India's growth rebound is on track, with most
predictions putting GDP growth in the 7% area in FY23. As a result, India is on
track to have the fastest-growth in terms of economy in the world and to
contribute significantly to global growth.
• According to the Union Budget 2022–23, increased funding for
infrastructure—$26,74 billion for roads and $ 18,84 billion for railroads—is
expected to increase cement consumption.
• The expansion of India's digital ecosystem, the broadening of international
supply chains beyond China, and the increasing focus of investors on
sustainable financing all open up new opportunities for India.
• Inflation was 0.5% from July to August 2022. Because of the sluggish pace of
project awarding and implementation, as well as sand supply issues, the
average price of cement climbed by more than 10%, leaving cement
producers with limited flexibility to raise prices further.
Social
• UltraTech's attempts to foster a multi-ethnic workforce are demonstrated by
the creation of an "all women Ready-mix-concrete unit," which is in line with
the company's objective of fostering a welcoming work atmosphere. As a
result, UltraTech Cement can capitalise on this trend and assist the changing
gender roles in Indian culture.
• Customers' online shopping habits have been influenced by the rise of
ecommerce. Because younger consumers are more inclined to shop online
than old consumers, UltraTech Cement must take demographic differences
into account to fully understand online purchasing habits of consumers. The
rising usage of smartphones and social networking sites must be considered
when developing marketing and communication strategies.
• UltraTech cement must spend more time studying about the social and
consumer motivations that influence customer behaviour. When assessing
imported goods among local customers, they should also try to understand
the amount of consumer ethnocentrism and consider the country-of-origin
impact. Finally, UltraTech Cement should investigate consumers' hobbies and
interests and concentrate more on enhancing the customer experience if
customers choose experiential things over basic product offers.
Technological
• Technology Innovations and Development Level- UltraTech Cement should
thoroughly research current technological advancements like 5G to stay ahead
of the competition. These technical developments have the power to
transform an industry and alter the criteria for what constitutes success for
market actors. The level of technological progress and maturity in the
pertinent market must also be considered. By concentrating on new
technology developments and entering areas where they have not yet
reached maturity, UltraTech Cement may increase its market share.
• The use of new technologies has shortened the time needed for product
creation. Partners in the supply chain now have more clout, and new things
are developed fast. UltraTech Cement is therefore under pressure to swiftly
develop new products, expand its product line, include flexibility in the value
chain, and establish solid business relationships with partners in the value
chain.
• UltraTech Cement must examine rivals' investments on a local and global scale
to determine how new technologies affect the firm's value chain and current
cost structure. R&D activities are essential in an environment marked by
creative disruption. The business may invest in disruptive technology to
increase sales and reinvest its earnings in disruptive technologies of the future.
Environmental
• Sustainability- UltraTech has aligned themselves with the Paris Agreement's
climate goals. UltraTech Cement has increased its environmental conservation
efforts and remains concerned about societal well-being.
• Attitude towards eco- friendly products- Sustainable items are gaining
popularity. To acquire the trust of stakeholders, UltraTech Cement may
embrace the opportunity by embracing green business practises. The
regulatory organisations' emphasis on environmental compliance is altering
product innovation objectives. UltraTech Cement is necessary. should prioritise
and focus on promoting their goods' eco-friendliness over traditional value
propositions.
• Weather and climatic conditions- Weather-related extreme events may
increase operational expenses and push UltraTech Cement to adapt the value
chain. These changes may also have an influence on customer purchasing
behaviours, necessitating modifications to the company's product and
marketing strategies.
• Renewable Technologies- In certain nations, incentives are provided to
stimulate investment in renewable technology. UltraTech Cement may benefit
from it by investing in renewable technology that will ensure long-term
sustainability. This investment will assist raise stakeholder satisfaction and
expand the client base due to the improved brand image.
Legal
• In India, Failure to safeguard rights to intellectual property might result in a
loss of competitive edge, damaging UltraTech Cement's position in the
market.
• Employee protection Laws- As certain nations have rigorous regulations in
place to safeguard the safety of workers, UltraTech Cement is required to
abide by employee/labor health and safety requirements. The moral and
ethical duty of UltraTech Cement is to give its workers a safe place to work.
Similarly, while developing human resource strategies, anti-discrimination laws
(such as equal employment opportunity) must be carefully considered, as
discrimination lawsuits against employers damage the reputation of
organisations and impair their capacity to recruit and retain talent
PORTER FIVE FORCES
Company Background
• It began to thrive under Aditya Birla Group by releasing new goods and
developing unique solutions for every available target market.
• The firm launched a unique solution for independent house builders called
UltraTech Building Solutions. This is unique in the cement business.
• The business has announced a Rs 5477 CAPEX to increase its present capacity
of 110 MMT to 130 MMT. This guarantees that the firm can successfully
counteract any competition that may occur as a result of MNCs entering the
industry.
Performance Till Date
Revenues (2018-22)
(in Cr.)
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UltraTech Cement Limited has increased its revenues from Jan,2018 (Rs.
29,790 crores) to Jan,2022(Rs. 50,663 crores) by 70%
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UltraTech Cement Limited has increased its profit after tax from March,2018
(Rs. 2,456 crores) to March,2022(Rs. 7,066 crores) by 188%
SCOPE OF OPERATIONS
• By FY25, it is anticipated that India, which has the 2nd-largest cement industry
in the world, would grow its capacity by 80 to 100 million tonnes. In addition,
it is projected that there would be a significant rise in per capita consumption
due to increasing investment on housing and infrastructure.
• The Company can take advantage of chances in the economy with the
quickest rate of growth because to its strong position and capabilities.
STRENGTHS
• Multiple consumer segments - Individual house owners, engineers, and
channel partners like dealers & retailers.
• Ultratech has wide range of product offering to penetrate different
customer segments - UltraTech TILEFIXO, UltraTech MICROKRETE, UltraTech
FLOORKRETE, Ultratech seal and dry, UltraTech Powergrout, UltraTech
READIPLAST, UltraTech FIXOBLOCK, UltraTech XTRALITE.
• Ultratech being a big name in the business allows them to charge a premium
on their products compared to their competitors
• Ultratech cement offers a variety of product mix choices to its clients,
including Portland Pozzolana cement, Ordinary Portland Cement, Portland
blast slag cement, white cement, and grey cement.
• High profit margins compared to peers
WEAKNESSES
• Low investment in research and development related to customer-oriented
services can give competitors advantage in near future
• Declining marginal revenue of the cement
• To stop competitors from imitating the business model of the company it
needs to build a platform model that can integrate supplier, vendor and end
user.
• The high turnover of workers at lower levels is another issue for UltraTech
Cement. To retain the talent within the company, it may result in greater
wages.
• The capital goods industry's business model has been drastically impacted by
the internet and artificial intelligence, and because the dealer network is
becoming less important, UltraTech Cement must create a new, more reliable
supply chain network. Building a new supply chain and logistics network will
cost more money
• The profitability of UltraTech Cement is under strain due to declining per unit
revenue and decreased competition in the Construction - Raw Materials
sector.
OPPORTUNITIES
• It should enter the developed market by Mergers and acquisitions. As the US
economy is growing more quickly than any other developed economy,
UltraTech Cement will have the chance to enter the US market. The skills
necessary for UltraTech Cement to compete in the US market are currently in
place.
• Unorganized players find it challenging to compete in the Construction - Raw
Materials sector due to rising government requirements. This may give
UltraTech Cement a chance to grow its customer base.
• It should do worldwide branding activities that would help the brand grow.
THREATS
• Mergers and acquisitions involves high risk, so it should be careful while
entering new market
• In emerging nations, especially China, the legal environment for intellectual
property rights is not very robust. One of the biggest threat of tie-up with the
local players in the export market for UltraTech Cement is threat of losing IPR
• Saturation in metropolitan markets and stagnation in rural markets. The slow
rate of product uptake in rural markets is one of the causes. Due to the great
distances and poor infrastructure, serving rural clients is more expensive for
UltraTech Cement than serving urban consumers.
• Lack of skilled human resources - Given the significant staff turnover and
growing reliance on creative solutions, UltraTech may soon have problems
with a lack of professional human resources.
PROPOSED GROWTH PATH
Market Penetration:
• UltraTech should use their channels and new age mediums like YouTube,
Facebook, Instagram, etc, to increase brand awareness among the young
generation who will grow up to buy cement for their house or a young
engineer who will be influential in the decision-making process by insisting
that they are the “India’s No 1 Cement” and they are the “Engineer’s choice”.
• It can also provide support by expanding UltraTech Home Builder and offering
various technical courses to new individual builders to drive the point that
they care about their final consumer.
• This kind of consumer interaction can be directly converted to brand loyalty
• UltraTech can create a sub-brand and sell environmentally friendly cement
offerings in a lower price range compared to its premium offerings.
• This can create a new market for consumers who do not have the necessary
purchasing power to buy their environmentally friendly premium offerings
• It leverages the power of the parent Company, Aditya Birla by offering its
products with the products of other business.
• For example, UltraTech Cement can offer discounts to consumers who have
been sanctioned Home Loans to build their new home.
Market Development:
• Ultratech should enter a newer and underdeveloped market that contributes
to their bottom line in the future
• They set up new distribution channels in these new and underdeveloped
markets with huge potential like Kenya
• This could potentially increase their global presence and fund the expansion
of the company.
Product Development:
• UltraTech should act on the tagline “Engineer’s Choice” by offering premium
but also environmentally sustainable products to denote the new era of
engineering where projects are constructed while keeping the environment in
mind.
• This increases the likelihood of government and commercial players
purchasing the product from the company to look environmentally friendly
STP STRATEGY
Based on B2C consumer behaviour and firmographics for B2B consumers, the
cement market can be divided into two primary segments:
Behavioural Segmentation:
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