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Market Diversification Strategies for Enhancing Competitiveness of Indian Marketing Cooperatives: Lessons from Gujarat State Cooperative Marketing Federation Ltd. (GUJCOMASOL)

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  • Sagar Kisan Wadkar

    (National Cooperative Union of India)

  • Mallika Kumar

    (University of Delhi)

  • Vaishali Goswami

    (National Cooperative Union of India)

  • Arushi Kaul

    (National Cooperative Union of India)

Abstract

Marketing cooperatives are associations of producers who pool their resources to collectively market their products, enhancing market access, bargaining power, and price stability. This study analyzes the market diversification strategies of GUJCOMASOL, a prominent Indian marketing cooperative. The cooperative’s history, business model, and strategic initiatives highlight its ability to innovate and adapt in a competitive business environment. GUJCOMASOL has a three-tier distribution structure, offers a variety of product lines, and makes use of business relationships to increase its market share. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, including interviews/discussion, and document analysis such as annual reports. Furthermore, it utilizes strategic frameworks namely the Business Model Canvas and the Ansoff Matrix to understand the business model and to evaluate GUJCOMASOL’s diversification strategies. This study investigates how market diversification strategies enhance the competitiveness of GUJCOMASOL, focusing on how these strategies can be applied and adapted to similar cooperative contexts. Key findings indicate that GUJCOMASOL’s market diversification initiatives have significantly improved its financial resilience and competitiveness. These strategies include product and geographic diversification, value addition, and the introduction of new services and products such as organic fertilizers, high-quality seeds, and retail outlets. The study highlights the significance of ongoing innovation and strategic market expansion to ensure sustainability and growth, offering other marketing cooperatives in India useful perspectives and suggestions.

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  • Sagar Kisan Wadkar & Mallika Kumar & Vaishali Goswami & Arushi Kaul, 2024. "Market Diversification Strategies for Enhancing Competitiveness of Indian Marketing Cooperatives: Lessons from Gujarat State Cooperative Marketing Federation Ltd. (GUJCOMASOL)," International Journal of Global Business and Competitiveness, Springer, vol. 19(1), pages 1-11, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijogbc:v:19:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1007_s42943-024-00108-3
    DOI: 10.1007/s42943-024-00108-3
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    Keywords

    Marketing cooperatives; GUJCOMASOL; Market diversification; Ansoff matrix; Competitiveness;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q13 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Agricultural Markets and Marketing; Cooperatives; Agribusiness
    • P13 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Capitalist Economies - - - Cooperative Enterprises

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