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Comparison of Rural and Urban Consumer Behaviour in Punjab and Chandigarh: An Empirical Study

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  • B.S. Bhatia
  • Anupam Bawa

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The region of Punjab and Chandigarh does not show the type of differences in consumer behaviour that are normally expected in a rural urban market comparison in India. In fact, the rural market shows more similarities than differences with the urban market. Many of these similarities are in those aspects about which earlier writers had found great differences, e.g. frequency of purchase, type of distribution outlet patronised, brand loyalty, exposure to advertisements, to name but a few. No stark differences in consumer behaviour were found on comparing the rural market with the urban market. The distinctive features of this region, including its prosperity and well connectedness may be responsible for these findings. The findings of this study have a bearing on the marketing strategy that should be designed for geographic region.

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  • B.S. Bhatia & Anupam Bawa, 2002. "Comparison of Rural and Urban Consumer Behaviour in Punjab and Chandigarh: An Empirical Study," Management and Labour Studies, XLRI Jamshedpur, School of Business Management & Human Resources, vol. 27(3), pages 149-176, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:manlab:v:27:y:2002:i:3:p:149-176
    DOI: 10.1177/0258042X0202700302
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