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Code : MM0092 Year : 2024 Industry : Retailing			Region : Asia Teaching Note: Available Structured Assignment : Not Available
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Indian Pet Care Market: India was among the world’s fastest-growing pet care markets. The factors contributing to the growth of the pet care industry in India were: pet humanization, health and wellness focus, technology integration, e-commerce dominance, and sustainability and ethical practices. Despite this growth, pet ownership in India remained relatively low, with only 10% of households having a pet , indicating significant potential for further expansion. In contrast, 66% of households in the US had a pet, with a pet population of 145 million..

Huft’s Growth: Rashi’s vision for HUFT began as a tiny kiosk in 2008 at Select City Mall in New Delhi, India. The company soon evolved from a retailer to a marketplace with a 60:40 offline to online sales mix, offering 8,000 SKUs online and 2,200 SKUs offline. It had physical stores in metro cities and was expanding its presence into tier 2 cities . As of May 2024, out of the 93 physical stores HUFT operated, 88 were company-owned and company-operated and the rest were managed by franchise partners. HUFT had raised over $50 million from investors. Apart from pet foods, the company also sold pet toys and grooming products, apparel, and a bedding accessory range for pets and it had more than hundred ‘India first’ private labels. HUFT’s private labels contributed 52 per cent of its revenue..

Road Ahead: Though the pet care market in India was still in its early stages, the future looked promising, as the industry was projected to grow rapidly due to increasing pet ownership, the rising trend toward pet ‘parenthood,’ and a growing demand for premium products and services. However, there were challenges, such as the need for consumer education and overcoming the perception gap between traditional pet ‘ownership’ and modern pet ‘parenthood.’ For Rashi, these challenges presented both obstacles and opportunities. As the startup expanded its footprint in different corners of India, it aimed to position itself as a leader in the premium pet care segment by focusing on customer education, expanding its private label offerings, and enhancing its online and offline product range. HUFT’s future plans included increasing its market penetration and solidifying its brand as a key player in the evolving pet care ecosystem. However, it would have to continue to innovate and adapt to the shifting demands of India’s diverse and growing pet-loving population to stay ahead in the competitive landscape..

EXHIBITS:
Exhibit I: India’s Pet Care Industry – Market Share
Exhibit II: Pet Care Products and Services
Exhibit III: HUFT’s Pricing vis-à-vis Competitors
Exhibit IV: HUFT’s Marketing Budget Spending
Exhibit V: Investments Raised by HUFT
Exhibit VI: Financials of HUFT