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Article is baised, no one thought that Colgate will be affected by patanjali but now it’s proved………
I urge to All brand ambassadors of Levi’s in this article that, Let’s give fair chance to an Indian who want to keep Indian money in India . Time will prove the fact.
It is disturbing. I think there should have been a disclaimer note below. Why would a reader care what a journalist or anybody think or feels? Public can think for themselves. If individual can’t think for themselves then it is dangerous for democracy and secular structure. We want truth, not judgement based on prejudices. Prejudice because they never even had a trial for it. Never heard of The Print. I could have said it is a shitty news paper reading this article. But I won’t. I will try some other article. This article is useless but cheekily written.
Secondly, anybody can start a business. Always market itself is the competitor, not any particular entity. Comparison is stupid. Truth is market always catch a good product. That should be the idea.your prejudice is ramdev means gawti. Unfortunate to see so many smartly distorted mirror.
Colget has seen deep dip against dant kanti. Same will happen to those who bost of wearing brand. Jeans has become common public wear it is no more fashion wear. The best always win, Ramdev has this quality. Wait and watch.
The discussion around this question itself suggests that Patanjali is a brand to reckon with and Levi’s has reason enough to be worried of it’s Indian market. Of course, apparel market is driven more by brand value than utility value but if Patanjali, that has already established itself as a big ticket player in the FMCG space, can effectively combine utility and it’s fast gaining brand value then it is not quite impossible for brands like Levis to lose grounds to Patanjali in the near future. One must not forget that rise of Patanjali during the last couple of years has been more than meteoric. It would take only a few stars to push the brand in the apparel space too.
What about big bazaar and dmart they are selling 1 crore plus jeans together . I think babajis competition will mainly hit these guys rather than levis
Article published without much research and seems to be biased and reflecting journalists personal opinion.
Statements like “Patanjali is going to kill local non-branded jeans manufacturers” is baseless, simple study of Patanjali’s Paridhan apparel price range would have made things clear, even an undergarment cost 299/- Rs which is no where to be compared with local brands. Baba Ramdev’s vision entering apparels segment is to clearly target big MNC’s, when said the products are cheap, it means they are cheaper than big brands like Levis Zara etc. Also another statement mentioning Patanjali spending crores on advertisement is misleading readers to believe that they spend too much but the reality is Patanjali spends less than 10% of what big players spend on advertisements. We should not forget Patanjali’s track record of setting new trends against all odds in several segments, so clearly the MNC’s should not take them lightly. As Indians why shouldn’t we welcome a new swadeshi brand trying to compete big brands providing good quality products at lower price and with a unique vision about 100% charity from profits, who knows tommorow Patanjali’s Paridhan can be a bigger brand than the well established biggies.
Rubbish things these reporters expressing here , these are their personal views , just ignore them and support swedeshi instead of paying excessive overpriced Levi’s or other foreign brands.
I don’t understand why do people have problem with baba ramdev..whatever he does people will come with so many non sense stuff like this will kill the local vendors etc. Do some research guys before spitting anything..the employement he is creating, so many people are getting jobs..why can’t you look at positives. Just because he wears bhagwa or has inclination towards modi govt, you can’t write rubbish!
For sure, maybe right now someone with Levi won’t go for Patanjali. But this mentality is exactly what needs to be changed. Brand is a show. Does no good to us ( or maybe just a lil raise in standards for few ). So, be it Levi or Patanjali. These are the very few small steps , mostly unrecognized that create a difference.
Baba Ramdev is only out to make money. He was saying that all profits would be used for public use. I see no proof of that anywhere. He has truly become Lala Ramdev.
One thing to bear in mind before starting the whole “Brand” rhetoric..!!
How many of us have seen the manufacturer label on the top brand’s labels ?? Each one of them are literally procured , stiched and labelled in India itself, most of them by Arvind mills…!!!
Now , what exactly are brands doing here ??!! Playing adds from US and giving sub contracts to Indian companies, taking material from India , and selling in India and take hefty money to their bank accounts outside of India…!!
What are we actually paying higher price for is the non tangible name ..!!
I will say , i dont know what patanjali is giving ,but why not to give it some time and try…. atleast it using resources from our country and giving priority to our people in jobs and not sending major portion of profits to some outside country who use that money to bully others.
People may prefer brand more than product which i think is actually irrelvent mindset.
Levi’s is a good brand or levi’s is just a brand only,,its not like that only levi’s has secret formula to make good jeans.
I had gone for levi’s and other brands in past,used many local brands too and will definately try patanjali also…instead i will give multiple chance to patanjali ( since they are new in this business and will learn soon ).
Patanjali is not competing with Levi. It is like Maruti competing with Mercedes which caters for fractional percentage of car buying. Country of 1.2 billion people 99 percentage belongs to Patanjali range.
Is it not sheer wastage of space, time and energies on a non-issue ?
Why should the Print bring Ram Dev and his Patanjali into the
limelight promoting and encouraging him, his products by making
a mention of his products though in black and negative hues ? Is it
not a blessing in disguise for him and his Patanjali ?
Is it not in a way an act of frittering away our human resources
on trifles? Should not such like issues be discouraged so far as
healthy, constructive and positive deliberations are concerned ?
Are there no worthwhile topics and subjects for instant parleys
quite relevant in the best interests of the nation ?
I have been using Levi’s for a long time. I don’t use any brand for name sake. I look not only for fashion but also for comfort. I am not a slim type guy and the fit from Levi’s best suits me – both in terms of fashion and comfort. I need no alterations when I buy Levi’s for my waist size.
People like you who think about brand and status. But there is middle class as well as rural areas people. Definitely they don’t bother about brand. They want to be healthy and wealthy choice.
Thats a great job by baba. Every common indian especially village folks are cheated by cheap imitations of branded products. Now they get quality and pride. Keep it up baba lets go desi
Article is baised, no one thought that Colgate will be affected by patanjali but now it’s proved………
I urge to All brand ambassadors of Levi’s in this article that, Let’s give fair chance to an Indian who want to keep Indian money in India . Time will prove the fact.
Looks like advertisement of Levis. Illogical assumptions. Disappointed.
This is how paid journalists work….
It is disturbing. I think there should have been a disclaimer note below. Why would a reader care what a journalist or anybody think or feels? Public can think for themselves. If individual can’t think for themselves then it is dangerous for democracy and secular structure. We want truth, not judgement based on prejudices. Prejudice because they never even had a trial for it. Never heard of The Print. I could have said it is a shitty news paper reading this article. But I won’t. I will try some other article. This article is useless but cheekily written.
Secondly, anybody can start a business. Always market itself is the competitor, not any particular entity. Comparison is stupid. Truth is market always catch a good product. That should be the idea.your prejudice is ramdev means gawti. Unfortunate to see so many smartly distorted mirror.
Writer has considered urban views and thought process. Rural India has different mindset.
Success and failure of products depend upon many factor , Ramdev group is leveraging it’s brand acceptance which is a true business.
I would ve happy to see desi brand succeeding .
Baba ji, videshi companiyo ke jeans, langot sab faad denge….
I am proud on pure indian company
If Patanjali Garments are of good quality, have aesthetic value and are cheaper then why not support the National Brand?
Colget has seen deep dip against dant kanti. Same will happen to those who bost of wearing brand. Jeans has become common public wear it is no more fashion wear. The best always win, Ramdev has this quality. Wait and watch.
The discussion around this question itself suggests that Patanjali is a brand to reckon with and Levi’s has reason enough to be worried of it’s Indian market. Of course, apparel market is driven more by brand value than utility value but if Patanjali, that has already established itself as a big ticket player in the FMCG space, can effectively combine utility and it’s fast gaining brand value then it is not quite impossible for brands like Levis to lose grounds to Patanjali in the near future. One must not forget that rise of Patanjali during the last couple of years has been more than meteoric. It would take only a few stars to push the brand in the apparel space too.
What about big bazaar and dmart they are selling 1 crore plus jeans together . I think babajis competition will mainly hit these guys rather than levis
Article published without much research and seems to be biased and reflecting journalists personal opinion.
Statements like “Patanjali is going to kill local non-branded jeans manufacturers” is baseless, simple study of Patanjali’s Paridhan apparel price range would have made things clear, even an undergarment cost 299/- Rs which is no where to be compared with local brands. Baba Ramdev’s vision entering apparels segment is to clearly target big MNC’s, when said the products are cheap, it means they are cheaper than big brands like Levis Zara etc. Also another statement mentioning Patanjali spending crores on advertisement is misleading readers to believe that they spend too much but the reality is Patanjali spends less than 10% of what big players spend on advertisements. We should not forget Patanjali’s track record of setting new trends against all odds in several segments, so clearly the MNC’s should not take them lightly. As Indians why shouldn’t we welcome a new swadeshi brand trying to compete big brands providing good quality products at lower price and with a unique vision about 100% charity from profits, who knows tommorow Patanjali’s Paridhan can be a bigger brand than the well established biggies.
Rubbish things these reporters expressing here , these are their personal views , just ignore them and support swedeshi instead of paying excessive overpriced Levi’s or other foreign brands.
India is very big country plus new
Mclass population is huges forbaba jeans
A lot of potential
I don’t understand why do people have problem with baba ramdev..whatever he does people will come with so many non sense stuff like this will kill the local vendors etc. Do some research guys before spitting anything..the employement he is creating, so many people are getting jobs..why can’t you look at positives. Just because he wears bhagwa or has inclination towards modi govt, you can’t write rubbish!
For sure, maybe right now someone with Levi won’t go for Patanjali. But this mentality is exactly what needs to be changed. Brand is a show. Does no good to us ( or maybe just a lil raise in standards for few ). So, be it Levi or Patanjali. These are the very few small steps , mostly unrecognized that create a difference.
Baba Ramdev is only out to make money. He was saying that all profits would be used for public use. I see no proof of that anywhere. He has truly become Lala Ramdev.
One thing to bear in mind before starting the whole “Brand” rhetoric..!!
How many of us have seen the manufacturer label on the top brand’s labels ?? Each one of them are literally procured , stiched and labelled in India itself, most of them by Arvind mills…!!!
Now , what exactly are brands doing here ??!! Playing adds from US and giving sub contracts to Indian companies, taking material from India , and selling in India and take hefty money to their bank accounts outside of India…!!
What are we actually paying higher price for is the non tangible name ..!!
Please don’t delete this article anytime in future, and kindly schedule this post on Facebook page for exactly one year later.
I will say , i dont know what patanjali is giving ,but why not to give it some time and try…. atleast it using resources from our country and giving priority to our people in jobs and not sending major portion of profits to some outside country who use that money to bully others.
People may prefer brand more than product which i think is actually irrelvent mindset.
Levi’s is a good brand or levi’s is just a brand only,,its not like that only levi’s has secret formula to make good jeans.
I had gone for levi’s and other brands in past,used many local brands too and will definately try patanjali also…instead i will give multiple chance to patanjali ( since they are new in this business and will learn soon ).
Patanjali is not competing with Levi. It is like Maruti competing with Mercedes which caters for fractional percentage of car buying. Country of 1.2 billion people 99 percentage belongs to Patanjali range.
Prof PK Sharma,Freelance Journalist,Barnala(Punjab)
Is it not sheer wastage of space, time and energies on a non-issue ?
Why should the Print bring Ram Dev and his Patanjali into the
limelight promoting and encouraging him, his products by making
a mention of his products though in black and negative hues ? Is it
not a blessing in disguise for him and his Patanjali ?
Is it not in a way an act of frittering away our human resources
on trifles? Should not such like issues be discouraged so far as
healthy, constructive and positive deliberations are concerned ?
Are there no worthwhile topics and subjects for instant parleys
quite relevant in the best interests of the nation ?
Prof PK Sharma, Freelance Journalist
Pom Anm Nest,Barnala (Punjab)
I have been using Levi’s for a long time. I don’t use any brand for name sake. I look not only for fashion but also for comfort. I am not a slim type guy and the fit from Levi’s best suits me – both in terms of fashion and comfort. I need no alterations when I buy Levi’s for my waist size.
You have decided that indians are idiots they don’t have thinking power.
They are interested in brand who did not bothered about their own brand
People like you who think about brand and status. But there is middle class as well as rural areas people. Definitely they don’t bother about brand. They want to be healthy and wealthy choice.
Fully baised article
Thats a great job by baba. Every common indian especially village folks are cheated by cheap imitations of branded products. Now they get quality and pride. Keep it up baba lets go desi
Journalist seems to be brand ambassador of Levi’s.
radev will definitley compete with LEVIs provided if ramdev is determined and maintains quality. indians are always stands behind him
too early to predict that LEVI shall not get affected.
lets wait and,watch.
i think, there are bound to be ripples in Levi board room.