[Born 2 Be Wild]

Originally Posted by Turbanator

So, they are looking to use their Brand name to diversify in some other fields- correct?

No sir, they arent targeting anyone to use their brand name and diversify in other fields, the OMC's have one key advantage, they have land in the heart of cities which is gold. They wished to capitalise on the revenue they can generate from that apart from fuel.Sadly that dream has gone kaboom due to various nitty gritties and red tape involved.

[Turbanator]

Originally Posted by Born 2 Be Wild

Sadly that dream has gone kaboom due to various nitty gritties and red tape involved.

No, I meant, they want to use the brand and enter into other fields.

The problem with the land may be the type of use that was mentioned in the allotment, so getting a change of land use can be tricky. It took railways a lot of efforts to get some land put to use but even that's not happening fast if I am not mistaken.

[Born 2 Be Wild]

Originally Posted by Turbanator

No, I meant, they want to use the brand and enter into other fields.

The problem with the land may be the type of use that was mentioned in the allotment, so getting a change of land use can be tricky. It took railways a lot of efforts to get some land put to use but even that's not happening fast if I am not mistaken.

Yes sir, the only thing that is permitted on the site is sale of petrol/diesel/lubes/cng and a service centre if its mentioned on the lease. All other activites are prohibited and land owning agency levies misuse charges which keeps compounding with interest and now runs into crores.

[ramb]

Originally Posted by Born 2 Be Wild

Well sir i dont know which omc you are refering to but in delhi they have tied up with almost all business models related to vehicles and 2 wheelers and failed misreably in all activities.

1. Tie up with tyre co. - Failed, prices in open market far cheaper then those offered at pump.

2. Batteries - Failed , again same issue prices more then other market players

3. Insurance kiosks - Failed, same story,could not
Compete with open market pricing.

4. Car accessory diplays- Failed, same story no chance against open market players.

Theese are just some examples i can keep going on and on, city in refrence Delhi ncr Oil marketing company - HPCL

Bottom line of the sheet is what the companies look at in terms of their sucess and all have majorly realized there is no money to be made apart from their core business

Yes. I have seen quite a few of these facilities being offered. But these are one-off meaning they are not offered across all retail outlets. But if they want to take it seriously they can make these as some major facilities competing with open markets.

[ramb]

Originally Posted by Turbanator

No, I meant, they want to use the brand and enter into other fields.

This is what they want to do.

[Born 2 Be Wild]

Originally Posted by ramb

Yes. I have seen quite a few of these facilities being offered. But these are one-off meaning they are not offered across all retail outlets. But if they want to take it seriously they can make these as some major facilities competing with open markets.

They are offered across all retail outlets, dealers choose not to take theese up as they are aware that its a dead investment
My point being companies have their think tanks at work and they are short term gain plans, and no they are least intrested in dealers views or customers views regarding the same