Are Indians Less Quality Conscious?

Hello, everyone.

I also believe in the fact that it all depends on the economic status of the consumer. Richer sections look for quality, poorer sections look for quantity while middle class looks to strike a balance somewhere between quality and quantity.

But one point I would like to mention is that sometimes the quality of a product can be increased without adding much to the price tag. This is where we are lacking.

For eg. Consider the case of street vendors in India.

Bhelpuri, panipuri, chaoley bhuttere wallahs and others can definitely improve the quality of maintaining cleanliness and hygienic conditions around them by wearing gloves, aprons and cleaning utensils with clean water without adding much to their budget but they prefer not to.

Because somewhere they still believe that lower or middle-class people are still not quality conscious.

Thanks.

Hi,

I think since most of the Indians belong to a middle-class family so they believe in quantity over quality!

This is true for the poor people also. For example, a poor family would prefer buying more quantity of food than that of more quality in the same price. As for the rich people in India they believe in quality and brands obviously.

There is no matter like it is a quality material and that's not. Every company will produce their goods or materials to better quality only for the better future of their company. But we categorized it in our way.

But as an Indian should be a less quality conscious because we are still developing. Not developed. All are not rich fellows. 75% of Indians are from poor background. So these all people will prefer for quality but in a less price and they will get it. Only rich fellows prefer for quality in high price. But totally quality should be must in lesser price or in higher price for Indians.

Hi guys,

It does not purely depend on high-class, mid-class, low-class. It depends on the government If the government Is working hard, then it inflation doesn't occur then everyone can buy good quality of goods and services at low cost. But everything is dependent on govt.

It is clearly stated as Indian's are less quality conscious because people are unaware towards the goods as well as services are available in the market. However government play a vital role for spreading the awareness in the society viz. ,

1. Bijli Hum Bachayenge advertisement.

2. Ghar ghar Shochalaya advertisement.

3. Kishan Vani on Radio etc.

Less consciousness towards quality are seen in the rural market. In rural market people are having low economic condition so they can't Buy quality goods.

But in urban market people are aware towards quality. So quality consciousness directly depends on the economic conditions of an individual person.

I am presenting my views on the topic - "Are Indians less quality concerned".

According to me, this is a wrong notion seeing the present scenario. From decades the debate of quality vs quantity is going on. In every aspect of our life, we have to face this issue especially while purchasing. Although money is an important factor in deciding whether we should opt for quality or quantity, the perspective of a person is also important. Sometimes people give so much importance to money that they forget about quality. India consists of poor, middle and rich class.

Talking about the poor class of people, they cannot afford to check about quality. Its only the middle class or rich people who can afford it. Before 2000, Very few people of India were quality conscious. But with the rise in the no. Of middle classes more and more people are becoming quality conscious. That's the reason why the competition among retailers is rising and they are flooding the Indian market with the quality products. Also, the entry of foreign companies has made the competition tough but this has only ensured quality in the products.

Another aspect which I want to focus on is that it is not necessary that higher the price of the product, higher will be its quality. One's primary focus should be on buying quality products, but if it is not in affordable range then the consumer had to purchase a low-quality product. So, it will be wrong on our part to say that Indians are not quality conscious.

Thank You.

I agree with the topic what we are discussing here. But, from my point of view. Indians should need to concentrate more about the quality of anything. Because the quality plays a major role in all facts.

Some pupil's here are saying about the economic conditions. I agree with that point. But, I would like to say that to be aware of quality.

Conclusion: Hence, Indians are less quality conscious.

Hello, everyone, according to me, People in India are quality conscious. Irrespective of any class everyone wants to have good quality. Every people wants to get good quality, and good quantity in a good price yes I agree with the fact that economic factor plays an important role. Many people who have less money they compromise with quality. But people have money they don't compromise with the quality. So people in India are quality conscious.

I would like to add to the discussion that in past we were less quality conscious but at present, there is positive growth in the lifestyle of the population, people are becoming aware of the fact that better the quality greater will be the satisfaction they will get.

Still, most of the population resides in the rural part of the country and many of them are financially weak to acquire products of good quality.

So the more the income people will get there will change in taste and preferences and hence it will lead to becoming more quality conscious.

We have taken initial steps to increase per person income but still there is a lot to be achieved.

Yes, I think Indian is a less quality conscious, before buying anythings we first she cost, if we are getting more in less money we choose that product. But I think quality product should be chosen because it will be a long lasting one. Let me give an example I have bought a bag of 300 rupees and after 3 months it is of no use then I have to buy another like wise we are spending more if we are preferring quantity instead of quality whereas if I have bought a quality product that it might be a long lasting one.