Exploring Urban Consumption of
Dry Fruits and E-commerce
Competitor Analysis
Insights for Market Expansion
By Danish Gupta
Internship Report on VKC Nuts Ltd
(Brand: Nutraj)
Objectives of the Study
• - Understand urban consumption trends of dry
fruits
• - Analyze E-commerce competitors in the dry
fruit segment
• - Identify gaps & opportunities for VKC Nuts
(Nutraj)
• - Recommend strategies for market expansion
Company Overview – VKC Nuts Ltd
• - Founded: Jammu, family-owned, 4
generations
• - Flagship brand: Nutraj – King of Nuts
• - Key products: Almonds, Walnuts, Berries,
Mixes, Seeds
• - Innovations: Bactopure pasteurized dry fruits
• - Sales: ₹900+ Cr turnover, aiming ₹1,500 Cr+
Research Methodology
• - Primary: Interviews with wholesalers,
distributors, and retailers
• - Secondary: Competitor analysis via websites
& reviews
• - Survey of urban dry fruit consumers
• - Tools: Google Trends, pricing analysis, SWOT
Urban Consumption Trends
• - Health-conscious snacking is rising
• - Consumers prefer pre-packed, branded dry
fruits
• - High demand for almonds, cashews, mixes,
and seeds
• - Growing interest in flavored, portion-sized,
organic options
E-commerce Competitor Analysis
• - Main competitors: Happilo, Farmley, Nutty
Gritties, 24 Mantra
• - Sales via Amazon, Flipkart, BigBasket, D2C
websites
• - Focus on packaging, health claims, influencer
marketing
• - Nutraj’s USP: Bactopure safety, premium
sourcing
Retailers & Distributors Feedback
• - Prefer brands with consistent supply,
attractive margins
• - Nutraj known for quality but needs more
promotions
• - Competitors more aggressive in online
marketing
• - Suggestions: smaller packs, trade schemes,
in-store branding
SWOT Analysis – Nutraj
• Strengths:
• - Strong brand heritage
• - Pasteurized safety (Bactopure)
• - Wide product range
• Weaknesses:
• - Limited digital marketing
• - Less aggressive trade promotions
Recommendations
• - Strengthen D2C & e-commerce presence
• - Launch affordable flavored/portion packs
• - Invest in influencer marketing and SEO
• - Improve loyalty/subscription models
• - Offer trade schemes, digital catalogues to
partners
Conclusion
• - Urban India is rapidly shifting toward
packaged, branded dry fruits
• - VKC Nuts has a strong base with Nutraj but
must adapt faster online
• - E-commerce is key to future growth
• - Recommendations offer actionable paths to
expand market share
Thank You
• Presented by: Danish Gupta
• Internship at VKC Nuts Pvt. Ltd.
• Project Guide: [Your Mentor's Name]

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Urban_Consumption_DryFruits_Report_DanishGupta.pptx

  • 1. Exploring Urban Consumption of Dry Fruits and E-commerce Competitor Analysis Insights for Market Expansion By Danish Gupta Internship Report on VKC Nuts Ltd (Brand: Nutraj)
  • 2. Objectives of the Study • - Understand urban consumption trends of dry fruits • - Analyze E-commerce competitors in the dry fruit segment • - Identify gaps & opportunities for VKC Nuts (Nutraj) • - Recommend strategies for market expansion
  • 3. Company Overview – VKC Nuts Ltd • - Founded: Jammu, family-owned, 4 generations • - Flagship brand: Nutraj – King of Nuts • - Key products: Almonds, Walnuts, Berries, Mixes, Seeds • - Innovations: Bactopure pasteurized dry fruits • - Sales: ₹900+ Cr turnover, aiming ₹1,500 Cr+
  • 4. Research Methodology • - Primary: Interviews with wholesalers, distributors, and retailers • - Secondary: Competitor analysis via websites & reviews • - Survey of urban dry fruit consumers • - Tools: Google Trends, pricing analysis, SWOT
  • 5. Urban Consumption Trends • - Health-conscious snacking is rising • - Consumers prefer pre-packed, branded dry fruits • - High demand for almonds, cashews, mixes, and seeds • - Growing interest in flavored, portion-sized, organic options
  • 6. E-commerce Competitor Analysis • - Main competitors: Happilo, Farmley, Nutty Gritties, 24 Mantra • - Sales via Amazon, Flipkart, BigBasket, D2C websites • - Focus on packaging, health claims, influencer marketing • - Nutraj’s USP: Bactopure safety, premium sourcing
  • 7. Retailers & Distributors Feedback • - Prefer brands with consistent supply, attractive margins • - Nutraj known for quality but needs more promotions • - Competitors more aggressive in online marketing • - Suggestions: smaller packs, trade schemes, in-store branding
  • 8. SWOT Analysis – Nutraj • Strengths: • - Strong brand heritage • - Pasteurized safety (Bactopure) • - Wide product range • Weaknesses: • - Limited digital marketing • - Less aggressive trade promotions
  • 9. Recommendations • - Strengthen D2C & e-commerce presence • - Launch affordable flavored/portion packs • - Invest in influencer marketing and SEO • - Improve loyalty/subscription models • - Offer trade schemes, digital catalogues to partners
  • 10. Conclusion • - Urban India is rapidly shifting toward packaged, branded dry fruits • - VKC Nuts has a strong base with Nutraj but must adapt faster online • - E-commerce is key to future growth • - Recommendations offer actionable paths to expand market share
  • 11. Thank You • Presented by: Danish Gupta • Internship at VKC Nuts Pvt. Ltd. • Project Guide: [Your Mentor's Name]