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School of Management, KIIT University

Business Research Methodology

Market potential and awareness of Natural

Holi colors

Research Guide

Dr. Sasmita Mishra

Submitted by,

Rohit Ranjan-1021022

Kaustav chaki-1021016

Abhijet singh-1021001

Sec – ‘A’ DMBA

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Acknowledgement

The successful completion of this research would not have been possible without the guidance

and support of my faculty, colleagues and my institute, School of Management, KIIT

University. I take this opportunity to thank them and all my well-wishers for their relentless

encouragement and wholehearted support.

I would like to express my special thanks to Dr.Sasmita Mishra, the faculty guide in School of

Management, KIIT University, for helping me design the questionnaire and also to teach me all

the analysis methods to analyze the data set and draw proper conclusions.

I would also like to extend my gratitude to all my friends from different colleges and

organizations across India for finding out time off their busy schedule to take the survey and help

me complete my research study.

I would also thank my parents whose constant support and motivation has boosted me to work

relentlessly and be successful in all my endeavors.

AbhijeetSingh

Roll No. 1021001

Kaustav Chaki

Roll No. 1021016

Rohit Ranjan

Roll No. 1021022

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Declaration

I hereby declare that the research report titled “Market potential and awareness of Natural Holi

colors “is our own work and has been carried out under the guidance of Dr.Sasmita Mishra, the

faculty guides in School of Management, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, in the partial

fulfillment of Masters of Business Administration Degree.

The research work has been a part of the course curriculum and all the responses collected from

the respondents has been kept confidential and is used for academic purpose only.

All care has been taken to keep this report flawless and we sincerely regret any unintended

discrepancies in this report.

Abhijeet Singh

Roll No. : 1021001

Kaustav Chaki

Roll No. : 1021016

Rohit Ranjan

Roll No. : 1021022

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List of Tables

Description Page no.

Table1: Frequency distribution of people who will play Holi this year 10

Table 2.a Frequency distribution of respondentsfacing problem in removing

colour from skin.

11

Table 2.b Frequency distribution of respondent who have problem in

removing colour from nail and teeth.

12

Table 2.c Frequency distribution of respondent have problem of Irritation of

eyes.

13

Table 2.d Frequency distributions of respondent have rashes on skin after

playing Holi.

14

Table2.e Frequency distribution of respondent having funny/acidic taste in

the mouth.

15

Table 3. Frequency Distribution of Respondents considering Holi colour as

a Safe.

16

Table 4: Frequency distribution of % of people aware about natural colours. 17

Table 5.Frequency distribution table of importance of packaging and

packing.

18

Table 6 Frequency distribution of buying behaviour of respondents. 19

Table 7. Contingency table showing the relationship between Safe Colour

using for family and Buying behaviour.

20

Table 8. Table showing chi-square values of the relationship between Safe

colour using for family and buying behaviour.

20

Table 9.Table showing the phi test and Cramer’s V of the relationship

between usages of safe colours and buying behaviour.

21

Table 10.Contingency table showing the relationship between Awareness of

natural colour and people using them.

22

Table 11.Table showing chi square and correlation between Awareness of

natural colour and people using them.

22

Table 12.table showing Phi, Cramer’s V and contingency Coefficient

between Awareness of natural colour and people using them.

23

Table 13. Table showing the Spearman’s rho Correlation coefficient to

understand price is not an important issue for eco friendly and Skin friendly

product.

24

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List of Figures

Description Page No.

Fig 1: Frequency distribution of people who will play Holi this year

8

Figure 2.a Pie chart of respondent facing problem in removing colour from

skin.

9

Figure 2.b Pie chart of respondents who have problem in removing colour

from teeth and nails

10

Figure 2.c pie chart of respondent have problem in irritation of eye.

11

Figure 2.d Pie chart of respondent having rashes on skin after playing Holi. 12

Figure 2.e Pie chart of respondents experiencing funny/acidic taste in the

mouth.

13

Figure 3.Bar chart of Respondents who consider different colour as Safe for

Holi.

14

Figure 4. Pie chart depicting the importance of packaging 15

Figure 5. Pie chart depicting the importance of packaging 16

Figure 6. Bar chart of buying behaviour of respondents 17

Figure 7. Bar chart showing relationship between Safe Colour using for

family and buying behaviour.

19

Figure 8. Figure showing relationship between Awareness of natural colour

and people using them.

21

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... 1

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2

Literature review .............................................................................................................................. 3

Objective of the Research ................................................................................................................ 5

Specific Research Questions ........................................................................................................... 5

Research Methodology .................................................................................................................... 5

Analysis and Results: ....................................................................................................................... 6

Discussion ...................................................................................................................................... 21

Conclusion ..................................................................................................................................... 22

Limitations ..................................................................................................................................... 23

Future Scope for Research ............................................................................................................. 23

Bibliography .................................................................................................................................. 23

Annexure ....................................................................................................................................... 24

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Executive Summary

The objective of the research work was to find out the awareness and willingness of people

towards buying natural colors from us. Many types of colors exist in the market powdered

colors, scented colors, herbal colors & organic colors but all of these colors contain harmful and

toxic chemicals. This research had been done on behalf of plant lipids private ltd.To understand

the market potential of their product “Rang De-Colors that bring out the child in you” and in a

way increase awareness amongst the people about the harmful nature of the available market

colors. This research has helped us in understanding the harmful nature of the market colors and

the customer buying behavior.

The main focus of the research design and the research survey exercise was to fulfill the aim of

the study and ensure that the data collected was relevant to the objectives. The sampling plan

involved cluster sampling as we focused our samples from high rise apartments, colonies and

corporate offices. Respondents in the sample were included merely on account of their

availability and on the fact that they were residents of a proper housing colony who could afford

to spend on natural colors.. A door-door survey was made to collect the responses from them.

The data was collected through a structured questionnaire.

RESEARCH DESIGN

Type of Research: Descriptive

Research Instrument/Tool: Structured Questionnaire

Sampling Method:Judgmental/purposive sampling

Sample Size: 72

Sample unit: employees in corporate offices, residents of high rise apartments, residential

colonies.

The research also helped in understanding what factors contribute to the customers decision in

buying colors in the market. The market colors contain harmful chemicals which may prove

toxic and harmful for the consumers and may lead to various health problems. This research also

helped in creating awareness for the consumers as many people were unaware of the presence of

these harmful chemicals.

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Introduction

Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated all over India with utmost joy and enjoyment. People all

over India smear their faces with various colors and pay respect to their elders by smearing their

feet with colors and taking their blessings .However in recent time people have stopped

following their traditions. Main reason for which being the addition of harmful adulterants in

colors like chemicals and synthetic substances which can be harmful for the skin eyes and

stomach if accidentally consumed. Some of the known effects of these colors are skin rashes, eye

irritation. For these harmful effects we have thought of raising awareness and promoting the use

of 100% natural colors made by Plant Lipids pvt ltd. These colors are made from natural

products such as flowers, turmeric etc.

Plant Lipids pvt Ltd. Provides Natural and safe colors for many branded companies like

Haldiram‟s and Tropicana. Plant Lipids turned their attention to Holi colors this time and they

manufactured India‟s first natural colors made entirely from plant extracts.

People spend a lot of money in various places to purchase various products some for health some

for personal needs. If that money was to be spent in various natural skincare and healthcare

products and would waste all the effort if they were to play with harmful colors containing toxic

chemicals. Instead our objective is to convince people that to put some of that money to good use

and to buy colors that are 100% natural and safe.

Our research objective is to conduct a survey with the people of various regions to find out the

market potential of the product and in a way raise awareness of the availability of the product.

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Literature review

Name of Article Conclusions Author

extraction and application of

plant dyes to serve as colorants

for food and textiles

The author has tried to research

about the various methods of

extracting the colours from

various plants and fruits. He

tried to learn about the various

processes that can be used to

extract colours without usage of

harmful chemicals

OBENEWAA

KORANKYE

study of the natural dyes

extracted

The author has researched on

the various dyes that exist in

different plants and which dye

can be extracted from which

plants.

CHIU SHUK YEE

Journal of Consumer Behavior

Volumes 6, Issue 2-3 ,pages 110 ,

march- June 2007

This research is on organic food

consumption. We identify

several themes that reflect the

various rationales used by

consumers when deciding to

purchase organic food. The

literature clearly indicates that

the word “organic” has many

meanings, that consumers of

organic foods are not

homogeneous in demographics

or in beliefs, and that further

research could help better

describe the various

constituencies that are often

lumped together as “organic

food consumers”.

DANIEL D. ISHUTIN

Article “The natural you”

featured in COSMOPOLITAN

October 2009 issue

The organic and broader food

industries must better

understand the variety of

motivations, perceptions, and

attitudes consumers hold

regarding organic foods and

their consumption if their own

long-term interests, as well as

CLEMENT P. IVANOV

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those of other stakeholders of

food marketing, are to be best

served. We conclude with

implications and suggestions for

further research.

D.J. (2008) “Consumer

Behavior”, 5th edition,

Cengage Learning

The author tried to find out how

the individuals, groups or

organizations choose, buy and

dispose the goods and the

factors such as their previous

experience, taste, price and

branding on which the

consumers base their

purchasing decisions.

HOYER, W.D. &

MACINNIS

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Objective of the Research

To find out which factors are considered while buying holi colors.

To create awareness about harmful chemicals in market colors

To estimate the market potential of natural holi colors.

Specific Research Questions

Do the consumers know about the harmful chemicals that are being used in the

manufacturing of these colors?

Are the consumers willing to pay a premium price for these products?

What colors are considered safe by the consumer

Research Methodology

The main aim of the research was to find out what are the various factors that are considered

while buying Holi colors and to make the consumer aware of the various harmful and toxic

chemicals that are used to manufacture the market colors.

Type of Research:Descriptive

Research Instrument/Tool: Structured Questionnaire

Sampling Method:Judgmental/purposive sampling

Sample Size: 72

Sample unit:employees in corporate offices, residents of high rise apartments, residential

colonies.

Data Collection Plan:A questionnaire was designed with 14 questions to get an insight from all

the respondents. Team members went door to door to high rise apartments and private corporate

firms to gather data from the respondents.

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Analysis and Results:

1. People who will play Holi this year

Interpretation: From the sample of 72 respondents, 70 respondents play Holi on 17th

march and

2 respondents don‟t play Holi

Sales

yes

no

Frequency Percent

Valid Yes 70 97.2

No 2 2.8

Total 72 100.0

Table1: Frequency distribution of

people who will play Holi this year

Fig 1: Frequency distribution of

people who will play Holi this year

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2. Problem Faced After playing Holi.

a. problem in removing colors from skin

frequency Percent%

No problem 10 13.9

Problem in removing

color from skin

62 86.1

Total 72 100

Table 2.a Frequency distribution of respondents

facing problem in removing color from skin.

Interpretation: From the sample of 72 respondents, 62 are facing problem in removing color

from skin and 10 have no problem in skin.

Figure 2.a Pie chart of

respondent facing

problem in removing

color from skin.

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b.Problem in removing color from nails and teeth

Table 2.b Frequency distribution of respondent

Who have problem in removing color from nail and teeth.

Figure 2.b Pie chart of respondents

who have problem in removing color

from teeth and nails

Interpretation: From the sample of 72 respondents, 57 are facing problem in removing color

from skin and 15 have no problem in removing color from nails and teeth.

frequency Percent%

No problem 15 20.8

Problem in

removing color

from nails and

teeth

57 79.2

Total 72 100

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c. Irritation in the eye

Table 2.c Frequencydistribution of respondent

have problem of Irritation of eyes.

Interpretation: From the sample of 72 respondents, 43 are facing Irritation of eye and 29 have

no problem in eye.

frequency Percent%

No problem 29 40.3

Irritation in the

eye

43 59.7

Total 72 100

Figure 2.c pie chart of respondent

have problem in irritation of eye.

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d. Skin Rashes

Table 2.d Frequency distribution of respondent

have rashes on skin after playing Holi.

Interpretation: From the sample of 72 respondents, 42 are rashes on skin after playing holi and

30 have no problem.

frequency Percent %

No problem 30 41.7

Rashes on skin 42 58.3

Total 72 100

Figure 2.d Pie chart of respondent

having rashes on skin after playing

Holi.

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e. Funny / Acidic taste in mouth

Table2.e Frequency distribution of respondent

have funny/acidic taste in the mouth.

Interpretation: From the sample of 72 respondents, 27 have tasted funny/acidic taste in the

mouth and 45 have no problem.

frequency Percent %

No problem 45 62.5

Funny/Acidic taste

in the month

27 37.5

Total 72 100

Figure 2.e Pie chart of respondents

experiencing funny/acidic taste in

the mouth.

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3. Perception of respondents considering Holicoloras SAFE.

Frequency Percent%

Normal Powder color 30 41.7

Normal Liquid color 4 5.6

Scented Colors 11 15.3

Herbal colors 23 31.9

Organic Colors 4 5.6

Total 72 100.0

Table 3.Frequency Distribution of Respondents considering Holi color as a Safe.

Figure 3.Bar chart of Respondents who consider different color as Safe for Holi.

Interpretation: From the sample of 72 respondents, 30 respondents are considering Normal

powder color, which are available in market are Safe, 4 respondents are treating Normal liquid

color are Safe for Holi. 11 respondents are considering Scented Color as Safe, while 23 are with

Herbal colors. Only 4 respondents which are considering organic color as Safe

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4. Awareness about natural and organic colors

Table 4: Frequency distribution of % of

People aware about natural colors.

Interpretation: Majority of people aware about organic and natural color. Only 30.6% of people

are unaware about it.

Frequency Percent%

yes 50 69.4

No 22 30.6

Total 72 100.0

Figure 6. Pie chart of people aware about

Fig. 4: Respondents who are aware

of the availability of natural colors natural colors.

Figure 6. Pie chart of people aware about

natural colors.

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5. Importance of Packing and packaging.

Table 5.Frequency distribution table of

Importance of packaging and packing.

Interpretation: From the above table we can see that 41.7 % respondents emphasize on

importance of Packaging and packing, 18.2 % said it is somewhat important for them where

20.8% said it‟s not important for them. Only 19.4% believe that it doesn‟t matter.

Frequency Percent %

Very Important 30 41.7

Somewhat

Important

13 18.1

Not Important 15 20.8

Does not matter 14 19.4

Total 72 100.4

Figure 5. Pie chart depicting the

importance of packaging

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6. Buying behavior of respondents.

Table 6 Frequency distribution of buying behavior of respondents.

Interpretation: After performing the frequency distribution of respondents, we can conclude

that out of 72 respondents 46 are buying colors on the day before Holi. Every few of them buy

color on same day or 2-3 days before Holi.

Frequency Percent %

Same day 9 12.5

Previous day 46 63.9

2-3 days before 12 16.7

3-4 days before 5 6.9

Total 72 100.0

Figure 6. Bar chart of buying behavior of respondents

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7. Consumers will buy our colors if they consider safety as an important

factor

H0: If Safety is considered to be important then people will buy our color.

H1: Safety is considered to be important still people will not buy our colors.

How important is using SAFE colors for you and your family * Will you buy colors from

us? Cross tabulation

Will you buy colors

from us?

Total yes no

How important is using

SAFE colors for you

and your family

very important 39 28 67

Somewhat

important

0 2 2

Not important 0 1 2

Does not matter 1 0 1

Total 40 31 72

Table 7. Contingency table showing the relationship between Safe Color using for family and

Buying behavior.

Value df Asymp. Sig. (2-sided)

Pearson Chi-Square 39.647a 6 .000

Likelihood Ratio 13.982 6 .030

Linear-by-Linear

Association

3.001 1 .083

N of Valid Cases 72

Table 8. Table showing chi-square values of the relationship between Safe color using for family

and Buying behavior

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Value Approx. Sig.

Nominal by Nominal Phi .742 .000

Cramer's V .525 .000

Contingency Coefficient .596 .000

Interval by Interval Pearson's R .206 .083c

Ordinal by Ordinal Spearman Correlation .231 .050c

N of Valid Cases 72

Table 9.Table showing the phi test and Cramer‟s V of the relationship between usages of safe

colors and buying behavior.

Figure 7. Bar chat showing relationship between Safe Color using for family and buying

behavior.

Interpretation: After performing the chi-squares, Phi and Cramer‟s V test, we find that

difference is significant and we reject the null hypothesis H0. It means that Safety is considered

to be important still people will not buy our colors.

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8. If people who are aware of the availability of natural colors use them

Ho: If people are aware of natural color then people will use them.

H1: If people are aware of natural color then people will not use them.

Have you heard of Natural Colors * Do you use them Cross tabulation

Do you use them

Total yes no

Have you heard of Natural

Colors

yes 15 35 50

no 4 18 22

Total 19 53 72

Table 10.Contingency table showing the relationship between Awareness of natural color and

people using them.

Chi-Square Tests

Value df

Asymp. Sig. (2-

sided)

Exact Sig. (2-

sided)

Exact Sig. (1-

sided)

Pearson Chi-Square 1.098a 1 .295

Continuity Correction .574 1 .449

Likelihood Ratio 1.152 1 .283

Fisher's Exact Test .390 .227

Linear-by-Linear Association 1.083 1 .298

N of Valid Cases 72

Table 11.Table showing chi square and correlation between Awareness of natural color and

people using them.

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Value Approx. Sig.

Nominal by Nominal Phi .124 .295

Cramer's V .124 .295

Contingency Coefficient .123 .295

Interval by Interval Pearson's R .124 .301c

Ordinal by Ordinal Spearman Correlation .124 .301c

N of Valid Cases 72

Table 12.table showing Phi, Cramer‟s V and contingency Coefficient between Awareness of

natural color and people using them.

Figure 8. Figure showing relationship between Awareness of natural color and people using

them.

.

Interpretation : After performing the chi-square, phi and Camera‟s V test, we find that

difference is insignificant and we accept our null hypothesis H0. It means that people who are

aware of Natural Colors , are using them also.

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9. If people are spending high on skincare products then price should not be an

important factor for them while buying natural Holi colors

H0: If people are ready to spend high on Eco friendly and Skin friendly product then price is not

consider an important issue.

H1: If people are ready to spend high on Eco friendly and Skin friendly product then price is

consider an important issue.

Correlations

How much money are

you ready to spend on

buying such product

which is eco friendly,

Health friendly, Eco

friendly

How price is

important if color

is 100% Safe in

skin, eyes, health

and environment

Spearman's rho How much money are

you ready to spend on

buying such product

which is eco friendly,

Health friendly, Eco

friendly

Correlation

Coefficient

1.000 .258*

Sig. (1-

tailed)

. .014

N 72 72

How price is important

if color is 100% Safe in

skin, eyes, health and

environment

Correlation

Coefficient

.258* 1.000

Sig. (1-

tailed)

.014 .

N 72 72

*. Correlation is significant at the 0.05 level (1-tailed).

Table 13. Table showing the Spearman‟s rho Correlation coefficient to understand price is not

an important issue for ecofriendly and Skin friendly product.

Interpretation: After performing the Spearman‟s Rho test, we get a clear picture that people are

ready to spend high on Eco friendly and Skin friendly product then price is not consider an

important issue

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Discussion

Holi is considered to be a very important an widely celebrated festival in India. In earlier times

when festival celebrations were not so much commercialized Holi colors were prepared from the

flowers of trees that blossomed during spring, such as the Indian Coral Tree (parijat) and the

Flame of the Forest (Kesu), both of which have bright red flowers. These and several other

blossoms provided the raw material from which the brilliant shades of Holi colors were made.

Most of these trees also had medicinal properties and Holi colors prepared from them were

actually beneficial to the skin.

Over the years, with the disappearance of trees in urban areas and greater stress for higher profits

these natural colors came to be replaced by industrial dyes manufactured through chemical

processes. These colors remain in the skin for days and may also lead to many harmful rashes

and skin and eye irritation.

Around 2001, two environmental groups called Toxics Link and Vatavaran, based in Delhi, did

a study on all the three available categories of colors available in the market - pastes, dry colors

and water colors. The study revealed that all of these three forms of chemical Holi colors are

hazardous.

Colors are available in three forms in the market the dry colors, commonly known as gulals,

have two components – a colorant that is toxic and a base which could be either asbestos or

silica, both of which cause health problems. Heavy metals contained in the colorants can cause

asthma, skin diseases and adversely affect the eyes. Wet colors, mostly use Gentian violet as a

color concentrate which can cause skin discoloration and dermatitis. These days, Holi colors are

sold loosely, on the roads, by small traders who often do not know the source. Sometimes, the

colors come in boxes that specifically say „For industrial use only‟.

Our aim is that we must discontinue the harmful practices that we are doing and we should adopt

the ways of our ancestors and promote the usage of natural colors. Colors which are made

entirely from the extracts of plants.

By considering the various factors that are taken into account in the decision making process

done while buying colors for Holi. Awareness should be spread amongst the consumers about

the harmful contents of the available colors and should be urged to use natural colors instead of

their toxic counterparts.

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Conclusion

From the Survey we conducted, the following Conclusions were drawn:-

Health is a major concern of the people while playing Holi. Major of population face

problem after Holi like Removing color from skin, Removing color from nails and teeth ,

Irritation in the eye, Rashes on the skin and Funny/acidic taste in the month.

Color present in market contains chemicals, synthetic substances and toxins. Most of

people are aware of that.

It was also found that major number of people who are aware of Natural colors and

Organic color are also using them.

Major respondents are considering Normal powder colors which are available in the

market are SAFE when playing Holi.

Price does not play an important factor if the Holi colors are natural and 100% safe on

skin, eyes, health and environment.

Major people buy color for Holi in previous Day before Holi.

Minimum number people emphasize the quality of packing and packaging.

Thus from the market survey we found out that the Market potential of Natural colors is

sufficient and can be profitable for sales.

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Limitations

Following were the limitations faced during the research study:

The survey was restricted only to the upper middle class of citizens due to price tags.

Responses from the respondents were not free from social desirability factor for the

respondents were not personally interviewed.

Review of Literature was insufficient.

Future Scope for Research

The future scope of the research is not much as notmany improvements can be done in the data

collection methods or research objective other than conducting personal interviews instead of

questionnaires. One small scope may be conducting the survey again with reduced prices so as to

cover more target segments.

Bibliography

1. Study of Natural Dyes extracted from plants by CHIU SHUK YEE.

2. Extractionand application of plant dyes to serve as colorants for food and textiles by

OBENEWAA KORANKYE.

3. D.J. (2008) “Consumer Behavior”, 5th edition, Cengage Learning by HOYER, W.D. &

MACINNIS

4. Journal of Consumer Behavior Volumes 6, Issue 2-3 ,pages 110 , march- June 2007 by

DANIEL D. ISHUTIN

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Annexure

Rang de! Play Colours - Market Survey Questionnaire

Name: City:

Name of Institute: Location :

Section 3

Questionnaire to be addressed to Individual Residents / Office Employees

Q 1 This year, HOLI falls on Monday, March 17th. Will you play HOLI this year?

Ans YES No

Q 2 How important is using SAFE colours for you and your family?

Ans

Very important Somewhat important Not important Does not matter

Q 3 Are you aware that the usual Colours available in the market carry chemicals, synthetic substances and toxins?

Ans Yes No

Q 4 Are you aware that the usual Colours available in the market carry chemicals, synthetic substances and toxins?

Ans Yes No

Q 5 Which of these problems do you face usually after playing Holi?

Ans Problem in removing colour from Skin Problem in removing colour from nails and teeth

Irritation in the eye Rashes on the skin Funny / acidic taste in the mouth

Q 6 Have you heard of Natural colours?

Ans Yes No

Q 7 Do you use them?

Ans Yes No

Q 8 What do you look for when you buy HOLI Colours?

Ans Texture

Brightness

Whether its Natural

Ease of buying

Price

Q 9 Which of the following HOLI colours did you consider as SAFE when playing Holi?

Ans Normal Powder Colours available in the market Normal Liquid Colours available in the market

Scented Colours Herbal Colours Organic Colours

Q 10 How important is PRICE as a factor if the HOLI colours were Natural and 100% safe on skin, eyes, health and environment?

Ans

Very important Somewhat important Not important Does not matter

Q 11 How much money are you ready to spend on buying such a product (Skin-friendly, Health-friendly and Eco-friendly)?

Ans

0 to 250/- 251/- to 500/- 501/- to 1000/- 1001/- to 2000/- Above 2001/-

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Q 12 How much money do you usually spend on HOLI colours?

Ans

0 to 250/- 251/- to 500/- 501/- to 1000/- 1001/- to 2000/- Above 2001/-

Q 13 How important is the quality of Packing and Packaging design to you?

Ans

Very important Somewhat important Not important Does not matter

Q 14 When will you buy colours for Holi?

Ans

Same Day Previous Day 2 - 3 days before 3 - 4 days before Before 5 days

Q 15 Will you buy colours from us? Could we call you when we set up a stall?

Ans Yes No How can we reach you?

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