"A Study of Consumer Satisfaction Towards Online Shopping With Refrence To Flipkart ''
"A Study of Consumer Satisfaction Towards Online Shopping With Refrence To Flipkart ''
"A Study of Consumer Satisfaction Towards Online Shopping With Refrence To Flipkart ''
Project
Report On
“A STUDY OF CONSUMER
SATISFACTION TOWARDS ONLINE
SHOPPING WITH REFRENCE TO
FLIPKART ’’
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PAVITRA JAIN(210079303162)
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SAHARANPUR and this has not been submitted for any other examination and
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I will fail in my duty if I do not thank the Non-Teaching staff of the college for
their Co-operation.
I would like to thank all those who helped me in making this project complete and
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INDEX
Sr.
PARTICULARS PAGE No.
No.
1 Introduction 1-5
Research Study.
3 Objectives. 14-23
Hypothesis.
4 Limitations 24-25
8 Findings 41-42
9 Suggestions. 43-44
10 Conclusion 45-46
Anexture
12 50-54
Questionnaire
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INRTODUCTION
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Introduction
Internet is changing the way consumers shop and buy goods Internet provides a
unique opportunity for companies to more efficiently reach existing and potential
customers.
Many companies have started using the Internet with the aim of cutting marketing
costs, thereby reducing the price of their products and services in order to stay ahead
communicate and disseminate information, to sell the product, to take feedback and
also to conduct satisfaction surveys with customers. Customers use the Internet not
only to buy the product online, but also to compare prices, product features and
after sale service facilities they will receive if they purchase the product from a
particular store Many experts are optimistic about the prospect of online business,
Online shopping is the process whereby consumers directly buy goods, services etc.
internet. Online shopping is the process of buying goods and services from
merchants who sell on the Internet. Since the emergence of the World Wide Web,
merchants have sought to sell their products to people who surf the Internet.
Shoppers can visit web stores from the comfort of their homes and shop as they sit
in front of the computer Consumers buy a variety of items from online stores.
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In fact, people can purchase just about anything from companies that provide their
and health insurance are just some of the hundreds of products consumers can buy
Online shopping allows you to browse through endless possibilities, and even offers
Shopping via the internet eliminates the need to shift through a store's products with
potential buys like pants, shirts, belts and shoes all slung over one arm. Online
shopping also eliminates the catchy, yet irritating music, as well as the hundreds. if
not thousands, of other like-minded individuals who seem to have decided to shop
The central concept of the application is to allow the customer to shop virtually
using the Internet and allow customers to buy the items and articles of their desire
from the store. The information pertaining to the products are stores on the server
side(store). The Server process the customers and the items are shipped to the
address submitted by them. The application was designed into two modules first is
for the customers who wish to buy the articles, second is for the storekeepers who
maintains and updates the information pertaining to the articles and those of the
customers
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The end user of this product is departmental store where the application is hosted
on the web and the administrator maintains the database. The application which is
deployed at the customer database, the details of the items are brought forward from
the database for the customer view based on the selection through the menu and the
database of all the products are updated at the end of each transaction Data entry
into the application can be done through various screens designed for various levels
of users. Once the authorized personnel feed the relevant data into the system,
purchasing to both please their consumers and attract new ones. The effects of
online shopping on improving customer satisfaction are the subject of this study
report. The study also sought to determine the effects of online shopping on
The construction of the survey was done keeping multiple touch points in
consideration. Extensive research was done to identify the most prominent issues
in the realm of online shopping. The survey was constructed based on these
observations and was then circulated to a group of 100 respondents of varying ages,
genders, and from different physical locations. Like scales were used to gather
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After being working on the research, we have come to learn that customer
satisfaction plays a vital role in how the choices of people to shop online. Websites
offering online shopping must have good customer services and user-friendly
them prefer online shopping over in-person shopping. The study also revealed that
online shopping has a variety of consequences (age and gender) and according to
the analysis, online shopping assists in good quality, access, and comfort. resulting
Delightful Service
Efficiency
Bost Value
Quality
Customer Satisfaction
On-time Delivery
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COMPANY
PROFILE
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Company Profile
The company initially focused on online book sales before expanding into other
Flipkart was founded in October 2007 by Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal, alumni
of the UIT. Delhi and former Amazon employees. The company initially focused
Flipkart received $210 million from DST Global and in July it raised $1 billion led
by existing investors Tiger Global and South Africa's media group Naspers
Flipkart's last fundraising round in December had pegged its valuation at $12
billion.
The service competes primarily with Amazon's Indian subsidiary and domestic
rival Snapdeal. As of March 2017, Flipkart held a 39.5% market share of India's e-
bolstered by its acquisition of Myntra, and was described as being "neck and neck"
with Amazon in the sale of electronics and mobile phones. Flipkart also owns
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In April 2017, eBay announced that it would sell its Indian subsidiary, eBay in, to
Flipkart and invest $500 million in the company. While ellay suggested that the
international vendors, these plans never actually came to fruition. In July 2017,
Flipkart made an offer to acquire its main domestic competitor, Snapdeal, for $700-
800 million. It was rejected by Snapdeal, which was seeking at least $1 billion.
In August 2018, U.S.-based retail chain Walmart acquired a 77% controlling stake
In August 2019, Flipkart entered into a partnership with Authentic Brands to license
The platform started selling a variety of other products like music, mobile phones,
and gathering its momentum in India, Flipkart expanded at a rapid pace steadily
Flipkart was reported to be at top in the annual Fairwork India Ratings 2021 - which
is a 10 point system that creates a score based on fair pay, conditions, contracts,
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Achievements :-
In 2014, Flipkart became the first Indian online retailer to achieve $1.9 billion GMV
Co-founder Sachin Bansal was named 'Entrepreneur of the Year 2012-2013 by The
Economic Times.
Flipkart's app became the first Indian mobile app to cross 50 million users in 2016.
In 2016, the founders, Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal were named "Asian of the
Flipkart was reported to be at top in the annual Fairwork India Ratings 2021 - which
is a 10 point system that creates a score based on fair pay, conditions, contracts,
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Acquisitions:-
acquisitions have been witnessed in the e-commerce sector in recent years. Flipkart
has acquired a range of businesses in recent years to boost its product and service
offerings. Some of the key acquisitions made by Flipkart include Myntra, eBay
Appiterate, FX Mart, and ngpay. The most recent acquisition was Snapdeal that
was a competitor to Flipkart. Snapdeal has been acquired at a cost of $950 million.
Competition:-
With Snapdeal in its kitty, Flipkart now has only one major competitor Amazon
India. However, having only one is enough since Amazon is betting big on India's
India. The company has already received $2 billion in funding and $3 billion more
are planned. Amazon India has been consistently expanding its customer base,
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Flipkart Headquarter
company initially focused on online book sales before expanding into other product
lifestyle products.
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SWOT ANALYSIS
OF FLIPKART
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Strengths:_
and Naspers
Good customer support like helpline or line service, product exchange and
replacement
Weakness:
Large investment leading to losses over the years harms the brand picture
Opportunities
Better online secure payment can still the more confidence to people can
Threats:
Some value order in remote areas with high delivery charges Presenting
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RESEARCH STUDY
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Statement of Problem:-
But along with its vital growth the number of scamps, fraudulent practices and
cheating also increased. Such cheating activities had created fear in the minds of
customers and also an adverse impact in the attitude of consumers towards online
purchase. The problem area of this survey is consumer's satisfaction and attitudes
towards online shopping will determine the factors that influence customers to shop
online and those factors will help the marketers to formulate their strategies towards
online marketing.
The most common problem faced by customers in online shopping is that there is
aggregators for sellers to sell their products, more fraudulent sellers are registering
on these websites and selling low-quality or faux products in the name of original
and branded products. Sub-par products are sold by these sellers to fool customers
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sales has increased, especially during online sale days. Sellers sometimes refuse to
replace the faulty product or refund the consumer's money, leaving the latter with
a low-quality
product and money down the drain. The best consumer court lawyers can help you
in filing a complaint with the appropriate consumer court at district, state or national
level.
2. Logistics-related problems:-
Another problem faced in online shopping is issues with delivery and logistics.
Products are often lost or damaged while in transit, and order tracking systems are
unable to accurately locate the product. People choose the same-day One-day or
However, these products often do not get delivered within the stipulated time and
consumers have to wait for days before they finally receive their product. Similar
challenges are faced by consumers when it comes to returning the product. In such
cases. The top consumer court lawyers can assist you in filing a complaint with the
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3. Payment issues:-
There are lot of online shopping problems faced nowadays. Many consumers
become victims to online payment issues. Even though there are several payment
methods like Net Banking, Credit or Debit Card payments and even Cash-on-
delivery, there are payment failures due to website's server error, payment gateway
error or issues with One Time Password (OTP). Technical glitches often deduct the
Consumers have to file a complaint with the website's customer care to get a refund,
but they have to wait for 10-15 days for any action to be taken. Consumers can also
4. Hidden costs:-
Issues with online shopping have been increasing at a rapid rate. E-commerce
marketplaces often charge hidden costs after the purchase is finalised by the
consumer. Websites hide tax charges, additional shipping and handling charges
from consumers till purchases are finalised. Websites also add an option for
consumers to buy products of a particular amount to waive off the shipping charges,
however, sellers add additional charges even on purchases worth more than the set
amount. A consumer complaint can be filed in such case, with the help of a
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Many shopping websites have no website policies at all or have unclear and
confusing user, return and refund policy. Vague stipulations leave consumers
confused about refund and return of products and product description problems in
return the product or refund the money. Some websites are also unclear with
consumer court lawyers can help you in filing a complaint with the appropriate
Online shopping has become the most convenient method for consumers to
purchase great product deals at affordable prices, from the comfort of their home.
A consumer complaint can be filed by a consumer in India for any of these problems
The above-listed problems faced by consumers in India show that the consumers
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Books
Computers
Gaming
Fragrances
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OBJECTIVES OF
STUDY
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Objectives of Study:-
This project research helps to find out what are the main factors affect the online
2. To determine the attractive promotonal activities help, to make the final buying
3. To know the factors which affect decision making process of customer while
4. To spread awareness about Online shopping even in the untouched niche in the
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HYPOTHESIS
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Hypothesis :-
experiments are carried out with the deliberate objects of testing hypothesis
H0: Customer are not satisfied with the services provided by Flipkart.
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LIMITATIONS OF
STUDY
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The service is not up to the mark in villages when compared to the urban
areas. Sometimes they take a lot of time to deliver products in rural areas.
The minimum order for free home delivery has recently been raised to
500/-. Some sites, on the other hand, are doing it for a lot less.
They only deliver goods within India; there is no service available outside
Customers are also surprised when products are shipped but the packages
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LITRETURE
REVIEW
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Litreture Review
MS.S. Subhashree (2019): -The Author found in the study that the primary data has
collected through questionnaire from 150 respondents. The study suggests that the
Flipkart has to improve better service to the customer, reduces delivery time and
charges and improve proper security and transaction.The business activity to satisfy
business technology.
Rajiv Kaushik, Ashutosh Nigam (2011): -The Author found in study that the case
of life and death in the spite of high awareness it is difficult to change the behavior
of the consumer by using marketing techniques. This are some factors which are
marketing, and emotional connection with the product, by provide value for money
to consumer, right product for customer demand, making people infectious about
brand.
Dr .Arpana D (2020): -The Author found in the studies that the internet has impelled
in changes attitude and behavior of customer all over the world. Consumer
shopping habits have been changed over last year thanks to the explosion of E-
Commerce. While shopping in store was at one time the dominating type of shop,
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fully change the habit of customer, Rise in standard of leaving, and awareness of
internet. The Purchasing behavior of the customer in retail shop it is very important
certain products. The most effective ways that E- Commerce that has changed
M. Maheshwari and A. Rahamathunisa (2020): -The Author found in the study that
Online shopping has a play very vital role in this 21st century as most of the person
is busy with their daily work in life. In this situation the online shopping is most
conspicuous way to purchase daily needs and wants, home appliances, warranties
consumer decided to buy product through internet. The objective are to examine
about the profile of Flip kart, find the factors influencing the buying behavior
towards online shopping to offer findings and suggestion on the basis of search the
product. And both the primary and secondary data is used study of sample size of
shopping mall.
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RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
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Research Methodology
PRIMARY SOURCES:-
and was filled after making them understand the use of the information. This was
done to make sure that the information provided is true and unbiased. And close
• Survey
• Questionnaire
SECONDARY SOURCES: -
• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Internet sites
Both primary and secondary data are useful for businesses but both may differ from
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1. Gender
percent
Interpretation: We can state that out of 125 respondant .61.6% respondants are
2. Age:-
Percent Percent
years
Interpretation: We can state that out of 125 respondents. 10.4% respondents are
from less than 18 years, 83.2% respondents are from between 18 to 30 year,
3 Occupation:-
percent percent
Student 90 72 72 72
Other 5 4 4 100
Interpretation: We can state that out of 125 respondents, 72% respondents are
student, 10.4% respondents are business, 13.6% respondents are services and
Interpretation: We can state that out of 125 respondents, 16.8% respondents are
using less than 1 month, 13.6% respondents are using between 2 to 6 month ,
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Books 5 4 4 88.8
arebuying personal product, 25.6% respondents are buying mobile and tablet,
percent percent
product
Branded
Review of the
Interpretation: We can state that out of 125 respondents, 15.2% are from rating of
product, 20.8% respondents are from discount features, 34.4% respondents are
Product damage 20 16 16 16
Never 65 52 52 100
9. which type of payment would you prefer when you purchase something
online?
Interpretation: We can state that out of 125 respondents, 57.6% respondents are
card,18.4%respondents are prefer to pay credit card and 7.2% respondents are
FINDINGS OF THE
STUDY
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Findings 1:
Discount features and Rating of the product is the best technique of the
flipkart.
From my study the respondents faces the problem like the quality of the
product is not good and some of the respondents have never faced any
problems.
Most excepted features of the flipkart are the fastest delivery among the
Findings 2:
Time on delivery features of the products is the best selling strategy of the
flipkart.
shopping because most respondents says that it easily find the product and
the specification of the product and the ecommerce website also saves the
time.
Internet ads are the way that most of the respondent knows about flipkart.
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SUGGESTIONS
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Suggestions:-
The Flip kart will provide the different design of product variety can
possible.
flipkart.
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CONCLUSIONS
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Conclusions:-
The study shows that the flipkart is performing well number of customer is
The Flipkart has taken decision to improve the quality of product and also improve
Online Shopping is best instead comparing between with offline shopping. Most of
of standard of living; occupation and friends are attractive towards offers and low
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REFRENCES AND
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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References:-
http://www.worldwidejournals.net/index.php/PIJR/article/view/894
Dr. Arpana D (March 2020). A Study on Changing buying habits of the customers
https://archives.tpnsindia.org/index.php/sipn/article/view/2774/2684
623 to 627.
Vol 11, pg : 1 to 5,
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https://www.ijcem.org/papers12011/12011_25.pdf
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https://www.investopedia.com/
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