As a wholly owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board, Mother Dairy has over the last three decades, harnessed the power of farmer cooperatives to deliver a range of quality products to emerge as one of the leading food and beverage companies in India. Ever since the establishment of Mother Dairy in 1974 under the Operation Flood Programme, there has been a steadfast progress on all quantifiable metrics of performance ± its sales, size and share of the market. Visual identity has also helped create instant recall of the brand and strengthen the relationship that Mother Dairy has with its customers. With a presence in more than 1119 markets, Mother Dairy is today a leading and well respected brand that has translated its vision into reality. In reaffirmation of its strong brand performance, Mother Dairy featured in The Econo mic Times¶ Brand Equity µTop 20 Leading Brands Survey¶ as one of the leading FMCG brands in Delhi and Kolkata and among the top 20 food brands in the country. This recognition has encouraged Mother Dairy to move on the continuous path of growth and innovat ions while adding economic value to all stake -holders. Launched in 1988, under the ³Operation Golden Flow´ program of NDDB, Dhara is today a Rs. 400 crore edible oil brand. It is o ne of India¶s most trusted brands as it stands for purity, y of quality oil to the consumers at a fair price. freshness, taste and value for money. The creation of Dhara added value to the return of the producers and provided a stable suppl Dhara was earlier manufactured by Dhara Vegetable Oil and Foods Company (DOFCO) , a 100% subsidiary of NDDB. However, with the merger of Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Private y. The move ensured greater value t o Dhara Limited (MDFVPL) and Dhara Vegetable Oil & Foods Company (DOFCO), the brand is today manufactured and marketed by Mother Dair legal entity for better synergies. The merger helped maximize core competencies in the areas of procurement, processing and marketing. consumers by optimizing costs and offering flexibility on account of operating across the value chain. This also helped to co nsolidate procurement and manufacturing functions under one Filtered Oils: They are obtained by mechanical pressing. Filtered oils have a darker. HPLC. filtered mustard oil. Dhara has been continuously satisfying the needs of the consumers in different parts of the country through a range of high q various pack variants. Refined Oils: Refining process involves the removal of free fatty acids. along with a variety of micronutrients present in different oils. achieve a distinct USP vis -à-vis competition brands and to stand out against other players in the market. Dhara has recently revamped its appearance to give the brand a fresh appearance. Research findings suggest that oils with high monounsaturated fat are healthier. refined sunflower oil. HPTLC. to ensure that Dhara oil s are 100 % pure. Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil Refined Vegetable Oil Groundnut Oil Refined Sunflower Oil Mustard Oil & & Fine Fine Refined Dhara Special Refined Dhara Soyabean Oil Dhara Rice Bran Oil Fit Fit . refined blend To ensure optimal health benefits. the packing material used for packing Dhara oils is food grade to ensure that the oil packed in it remains hygienic and fresh for a long period. Continuing with the trend. uality edible oils in variants. odors and flavous thereby leaving behind a clear oil. golden colour and a characteristic flavour. Rajasthan (Alwar and Bharatpur) and Karnataka (Hospet). Moreover. The production and packaging operations of Dhara are strategically spread over major oilseed producing areas in Gujarat (Pala npur. GCMS. Dhara continuously innovates to bring new products and better packaging. colour bodies.To meet the changing needs of the Indian consumers. The logo and packaging design of Dhara refined and filtered oils were modified in February 2009 to give it a more contemporary look and feel. Rancimat etc. phosphatides. Like groundnut flavour in expeller groundnut oil and pungent flavour in Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil. Dhara uses sophisticated quality assurance instruments such as GLC. covering refined soyabean oil & refined rice bran oil apart from two mustard oil. groundnut oil. Rajkot and Kandla). monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat required for the body. Dhara recommends consumption of more than one oil to get balanced quantity of saturated. kachi ghani mustard oil. Jalebi TVC or Dhara Health¶s ³My Daddy Strongest´ campaign. Dhara Shudh Dhara TVC.Dhara Vintage Communication Dhara has always enjoyed a higher Top of the Mind share with its innovative advertising. The brand's promotions have always evoked enthusiastic response from consumers. whether it was the Dhara. Bachat Ki khanak Duration: 31 seconds Jalebi I Duration: 60 seconds Jalebi II Duration: 60 seconds Dhara Naaz Hai Duration: 30 seconds Must-must Mustard Duration: 41 seconds My Daddy Strongest Duration: 42 seconds RVO(Trip) Duration: 51 seconds Lok Dhara Duration: 30 seconds GNO Duration: 41 seconds . RVO Monsoon Duration: 45 seconds RVO Duration: 31 seconds RVO ALA Launch Duration: 31 seconds Launch Ad Duration: 23 seconds Dhara Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil Duration: 53 seconds Refined Sunflower Oil Duration: 31 seconds Refined Vegetable Oil Duration: 20 seconds Dhara All Duration: 41 seconds Dhara Healthy Oil Duration: 30 seconds Dhara Bengali Duration: 30 seconds My Daddy Strongest .II Duration: 55 seconds Dhara Vanaspati Duration: 30 seconds RVO (office) Duration: 41 seconds . edible oils are possibly the most important ingredient in cooking.Market After salt. One of the . the majority of households purchase cooking oil from the nearby oil press or the grocer who sells unbranded oil that comes in wholesale packs. Sunflower oil is used virtually all over the country. Through its value creating strategies and emphasis on purity and quality. mostly produced by multinational companies through their Indian arms. In the last three years the percentage of households using branded edible oils has almost doubled. The market is segmented by diverse regional preferences for specific edible oils. Created and conceived by the farmers' cooperative movement. Till about fifteen years ago branded cooking oils were seen to be an item of middle class and elite consumption. Groundnut and sesame oil hold sway in West and South India.9%. 3. Achievements Dhara is at the forefront of the branded edible oil market.000 metric tonnes per year. consumed by some 29 million households (Source: ACNielsen Retail Audit). The total size of the indigenously produced and branded edible oil consumer market in India is about 360. especially in rural India and small towns. the brand has consistently created benchmarks for the entire edible oil industry. Dhara is the first brand to produce all these varieties as part of an umbrella strategy. It has also been rated by ACNielsen as being among the top five fastest growing brands in the FMCG sector in India in 2003. Significantly. In the highly competitive consumer-pack user segment for branded edible oils. even though coconut oil is also popular in some segments of the latter market. Dhara. while its turnover exceeds Rs. Even today. leading its consumer pack segment. Soyabean oil sells predominantly in Central India and the North-West. with its Operation Golden Flow changed these traits of the Indian edible oil market forever.3 billion. although its usage is increasing across the country. Mustard is a very strong choice in the East and the North. Dhara has the largest market share at 10.most interesting facts about household consumption patterns in India is the high rate of growth of branded edible oils. Dhara is perceived to be distinctly Indian in a very earthy way. It has a total consumer base of 3. including Indian subsidiaries of multinational .05 million households (Source: IRS 2002). Dhara can also justly take credit for bringing world-class practices in packaging of edible oil to the country. which had already attained legendary success in creating 'Operation Flood'. Tetra packs allow the oil to be packed without the use of additives for maintaining shelf-life. History Dhara was launched in 1988. Even today. making the clear refined sunflower oilvisible to consumers. too. had faced perennial shortages. The effort dramatically augmented the availability of milk and milk products in India. Dhara's light weight and hygienic five-layered PET jar with a double handle arrangement was developed during 1997/98. Dhara has also set quality standards through its products. Each variety and every batch of edible oil offered by the Dhara brand passes through the most stringent and rigorous quality analysis. or the White Revolution. e. The actual genesis of the brand came from Operation Golden Flow . processing and marketing strategies with cooperative practices among farmers. increased returns to farmers and boosted the economic environment. The advertising for Dhara has been instrumental in providing necessary fillip to the brand.g. Asia Star 98 in Beijing and World Star 98 in Tokyo. that combined highly skilled management. further adding to their confidence in the brand. Best TV spot in Bengali from Ad Club. It introduced tamper-proof aseptic packaging to guarantee that only the purest quality reached consumers. It has successfully addressed the changing needs and tastes of the consumer and introduced variants from time to time. processing and packaging in modern plants and selling to consumers at reasonable .brands. It was created by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). This pack has won a series of awards India Star 98 in Mumbai. NDDB now sought to replicate this success in the area of edible oils which. Dhara is the only edible oil in the country that uses the tetra pack technology with six-layer packaging and undertakes more checks and tests than any other brand in the industry. and has also won awards. which brought together small-scale and low-income oilseed farmers and the NDDB in a vertically integrated chain of produce collection. too. Kolkata in 1992 and many more. as part of the guarantee against adulteration. even as consumers were assured of good quality edible oil at prices that were stable. the processing of edible oil seeds is done at the modern processing and packaging plants of six Page 2 . Dhara offered farmers a way to get higher returns on their produce.prices. Today. The strategy eliminated a whole chain of middlemen and intermediaries who hitherto appropriated most of the profits of the edible oil market often creating artificial scarcity to boost prices and other nefarious practices. Now. The first product to be launched was Dhara Refined Vegetable Oil.