Besan (Gram Flour) Freshness | Purity | Price Value Window packs + QR codes Localmart, QCOM Recipes, Kitchen Tips, Cooking Reels Aug 2025 Rawa (Semolina) Traditional Quality Transparent packaging Localmart, GT Breakfast recipes, Festival preparations Aug 2025 Maida (Refined Flour) Baking Excellence Easy-pour design QCOM, MT Baking tutorials, Chef collaborations Aug 2025
₹9.5L
Total NPD Investment
3
New Categories Launch
Multi-channel
Distribution Strategy
10/12

Q2 Content Calendar & Communication Plan

Integrated content strategy across platforms

Month Theme Content Buckets POSM Elements Digital Engagement Budget (₹L)
July Wellness Focus Khapli health benefits, Summer recipes Bucket offer posters, T-shirt production 25 influencers, Atta film amplification 8.6
August Monsoon Snacks Rice variants showcase, Oil quality demos Rice buntings, STAR certified shops WhatsApp bulk campaigns, Meta ads 10.85
September Festive Preparation Festival recipes, Family nutrition New category posters, Jhola bags Digital agency onboarding, UGC campaigns 10.85

📱 WhatsApp + D2C Integration

11/12

Q2 Comprehensive Media Investment Plan

Total Q2 Budget: ₹2.58 Crore | Strategic allocation across channels

₹76.1L
BTL Activation

Wall painting (2000), Retail boards (2500), Exhibitions, Society activations

₹60L
Trade Promotions

QPS schemes, DB trips, Consumer offers, Lucky draws

₹38.5L
ATL Campaign

Khapli Atta film, Radio spots, Print ads, Hoardings

₹34.5L
POSM

T-shirts, Certified shops, Jhola bags, Dispensers

₹30.3L
Digital Marketing

75 influencers, YouTube amplification, Meta ads, WhatsApp

₹16L
Modern Trade/E-com

Gondola visibility, Zepto ads, Swiggy ranking

🎯 Performance vs Digital Strategy

✅ On-Ground Dominance

  • FSUs: Strategic retail outlet setup
  • Sampling: High-footfall location targeting
  • Regional Tie-ups: Radio Mirchi partnerships

📱 Digital Innovation

  • 3-Wave Influencer: Sustained engagement strategy
  • Performance + Retargeting: ROAS optimization
  • Platform Diversification: Meta, Google, YouTube
12/12

Q2 Execution Dashboard & Success Framework

Focus: Visibility | Trial | Conversion | Brand KPIs

82%
Q1 Achievement Rate
1.29%
Marketing to Sales Ratio
₹1.3Cr
Q1 Marketing Spend (vs ₹2.52Cr budgeted)
₹2.58Cr
Q2 Total Investment
Strategic Priority Key Initiatives Success Metrics Team Dependencies Timeline
Customer Engagement & Sampling Khapli Atta trial, Localmart sampling, Digital demos 25% trial rate, 12% conversion Sales, Creative, Operations July-Sept
Umbrella Branding STAR Certified shops (5000), Visual identity consistency +20% aided awareness, Brand recall Trade, Creative, Research Aug-Dec
Promoters at Locations 150 strategic deployments, Real-time tracking 15,000 daily interactions, 12% conversion Sales, Training, Analytics July-Oct

🎯 Critical Actionables

Creative Deployment

  • Khapli Atta TVC production
  • New category packaging
  • STAR certified designs

Influencer Dispatch

  • 75 influencer activations
  • Recipe content creation
  • 3-wave campaign execution

Performance Dashboard

  • Weekly KPI tracking
  • ROAS optimization
  • Feedback loop setup

🚀 Q2 Success Vision

Transform STAR portfolio from product-focused brands to consumer-centric solutions through integrated sampling, unified branding, and strategic promoter deployment — driving ₹135Cr revenue target with 25% growth momentum.

13/15

Q1 Detailed Performance Analysis

Sales Achievement vs Marketing Investment by Channel

Channel April Achievement May Achievement June Achievement Q1 Total AOP Q1 Total ACH Achievement % Performance Rating
PG ₹7.76 Cr ₹11.13 Cr ₹7.11 Cr ₹38.36 Cr ₹25.99 Cr 68% 🟡 Needs Push
NAGESH ₹22.49 Cr ₹23.96 Cr ₹16.33 Cr ₹69.96 Cr ₹62.78 Cr 90% 🟢 Excellent
MT ECOM ₹4.20 Cr ₹5.07 Cr ₹3.39 Cr ₹15.93 Cr ₹12.67 Cr 80% 🟢 Good
TOTAL ₹34.45 Cr ₹40.16 Cr ₹26.83 Cr ₹124.25 Cr ₹101.44 Cr 82% 🟢 Strong
₹2.52Cr
Q1 Marketing Budget (AOP)
₹1.30Cr
Q1 Actual Spend (ACH)
52%
Budget Utilization
1.29%
Marketing % to Sales
14/15

Brand-wise Q1 Learnings & Q2 Strategy

Data-driven insights driving Q2 strategic direction

🛢️ STAR Oil

Q1 Success:

  • High SOV: Karnataka 50.9%, Kolhapur 25.66%
  • MBO growth 26% & Sec Growth 11%
  • Wall painting visibility: 54.4%

Q2 Plan:

  • 1500 retail boards expansion
  • 5000 STAR certified retailers
  • Jhola bags: 2 per retailer
  • 1000 auto branding units
  • Trade: 5L bucket + 15L tin lucky draws

🌾 STAR Atta

Q1 Insights:

  • Consumer preference: Social media (74.4%)
  • Retailer focus: Margin (73.4%) & Price (57.7%)
  • Brand equity leveraging from Oil

Q2 Plan:

  • Atta TVC production & amplification
  • YouTube/Meta campaign scaling
  • Society promotions integration
  • QPS retailer schemes + DB trips
  • Print ads on barter arrangement

🍚 STAR Rice

Q1 Performance:

  • 5Kg variants launched: 3 options
  • Billed: 750+ outlets, Displayed: 200+
  • Repeat rate: 12% positive trend

Q2 Plan:

  • Grain placards & buntings showcase
  • Small sample packs distribution
  • Promoter-led self-service push
  • Display visibility campaigns
  • DB QPS Silver Scheme continuation

🔗 Cross-Brand Synergies for Q2

Integrated Campaigns:

  • Society activations featuring all 3 brands
  • Exhibition presence (IIMTF, UTSAV) with portfolio showcase
  • WhatsApp campaigns with cross-category offers

Unified Trade Strategy:

  • STAR certified shops for complete portfolio
  • 1 Crore Club DB trips for top performers
  • Cross-category consumer promotions
15/15

Strategic Roadmap Execution

From Q1 insights to Q2 excellence — Complete action framework

🎯 Immediate Actions (Week 1-2)

Creative Finalization: Khapli Atta TVC, STAR certified designs, New category packaging
Team Alignment: Sales-Marketing-Creative weekly sync meetings
Budget Release: ₹62.85L July allocation approval and PO processing

🚀 Month 1 - July Launch Phase

POSM Deployment: T-shirt production (7.5L), Retail boards installation (500 units)
Digital Activation: 25 influencers onboarding, Atta film amplification
Trade Engagement: Consumer promos launch, QPS scheme activation

⚡ Month 2 - August Scale-Up

Peak Investment: ₹1.09Cr deployment across all channels
Major Activations: IIMTF/UTSAV exhibitions, STAR certified rollout
NPD Launch: Rava, Maida, Suji market introduction

🎉 Month 3 - September Optimization

Performance Review: Mid-quarter assessment and strategy refinement
Festive Prep: Q3 campaign preparation and inventory planning
Data Analysis: ROI assessment and learnings documentation

₹135Cr
Q2 Revenue Target
25%
Growth vs Q1
5.0x
Target ROAS
2.2%
Marketing Investment Ratio

🏆 Success Commitment

Leveraging Q1 insights and proven strategies to deliver exceptional Q2 performance through integrated customer engagement, unified branding, and strategic promoter deployment.

Q2 Strategic Marketing Presentation - STAR Portfolio
1/12

Q2 Strategic Review & Outlook

STAR Portfolio Marketing Strategy

Presented by: Shubham Shukla – Marketing Head

Period: Q2 FY25–26

2/12

Q1 Business Performance Overview (Channel-wise)

Time Frame: Apr–Jun 2025 | Channels: GT, MT, QCOM/ECOM, HoReCa

Channel Key Highlights Performance Status Strategic Focus
GT (General Trade) Focus on Maharashtra & Karnataka; VPO stable; visibility needs boost 🟡 Moderate Strengthen regional presence
MT (Modern Trade) Seasonal growth in Rice/Oil; sampling lifted conversion 🟢 Strong Expand sampling programs
QCOM/ECOM STAR Atta strong in Blinkit; Rice bulk via Amazon; 4.2x ROAS 🟢 Excellent Scale digital operations
HoReCa Rice/Oil repeat orders consistent; Atta under trial 🟡 Growing Atta market penetration
+18%
STAR Atta MoM Growth (QCOM)
4.2x
STAR Oil Digital ROAS
Strong
STAR Rice MT Performance
3/12

Q1 Category-Wise Performance Split

Comparative Analysis: Growth vs LY & Q4

₹25.99Cr
STAR Atta Revenue (Q1)
₹62.78Cr
STAR Oil Revenue (Q1)
₹12.67Cr
STAR Rice Revenue (Q1)
₹101.44Cr
Total Portfolio (Q1)
📊 [Category Performance Charts]
• STAR Atta – Growth vs LY & Q4
• STAR Oil – Volume vs Revenue Analysis
• STAR Rice – MT Channel Depth Penetration
4/12

Q1 Marketing Investment Overview

Total Spend: ₹1.30 Cr | % to Revenue: 1.29%

38%
Digital & Influencers

Meta, Google, YouTube, Shorts

27%
Trade (BTL)

FSUs, Gondh packs, POSM

18%
ATL

Print, Radio, Outdoor

12%
QCOM/ECOM

Platform banners & coupons

5%
Sampling/Events

Consumer engagement

4.2x
Average ROAS
1.8%
Average CTR
70%+
WhatsApp Response Rate
5/12

Key Insights & Learnings from Q1

Data-driven optimization for Q2 strategy

✅ What Worked

  • Regional Synergy: ATL + BTL integration in Tier 2 cities
  • Trust Messaging: STAR Oil's 'Bharosa' campaign with Raveena Tandon
  • Engagement Loop: WhatsApp feedback for repeat purchase push
  • Digital Performance: 4.2x ROAS exceeding industry benchmarks

❌ Areas for Improvement

  • Online Retention: STAR Atta's low online repeat purchase rate
  • Creative Impact: Weak creative amplification across channels
  • Packaging Concerns: Consumer feedback on Oil packaging
  • Influencer ROI: Below-expected performance from influencer campaigns

🔧 Q2 Strategic Fixes

Packaging Enhancement: Implement consumer feedback for improved Oil packaging design
Targeting Optimization: Refine audience segments for better conversion
Creative Amplification: Develop stronger creative hooks and storytelling elements

6/12

Strategic Roadmap: STAR Atta

Premium positioning with health-focused innovation

🌾 Khapli Atta Launch

Channels: QCOM (Blinkit/Instamart) + D2C
Positioning: Ancient grain wellness solution
Investment: ₹3.5L for launch campaign

🛒 Sampling via Localmart

Strategy: High-footfall sampling + Influencer collaborations
Target: Health-conscious urban consumers
KPI: 25% trial to purchase conversion

📱 Content Strategy

Themes: Ancient Grain | Wellness | Traditional Recipes
Platforms: Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp
Approach: Educational + Recipe-focused content

🚀 Phase 2 Preparation

New Products: Besan, Rawa, Maida launches
Timeline: Aug-Sep 2025
Strategy: Portfolio expansion with purity messaging

7/12

Strategic Roadmap: STAR Oil

Trust-building through celebrity endorsement and visibility

🎬 Raveena Tandon Campaign Phase II

Channels: Digital + Print integration
Message: "Bharosa Sirf STAR Refined Oil Ka"
Budget: ₹20L for multi-channel campaign

👁️ Visibility Enhancement

Initiatives: Gondh packs distribution + FSUs setup
Target Locations: High-footfall retail outlets
Goal: 30% increase in point-of-sale visibility

👨‍🍳 Chef Recipes Series

Content: "Healthy Frying with STAR" series
Platforms: YouTube, Instagram Reels
Collaboration: Professional chefs and food influencers

📦 Package Innovation

Focus: Consumer feedback integration
Improvements: Better grip, spill-proof design
Timeline: Q3 implementation

8/12

Strategic Roadmap: STAR Rice

Emotional connect through nostalgic storytelling

📦 Pack Upgrade Initiative

Assessment: Feasibility study for premium packaging
Focus: Freshness preservation + visual appeal
Timeline: Q3 implementation (if feasible)

🎯 Competitive Positioning

USP: Taste + Nutrition vs competitors
Strategy: Blind taste tests and nutritional comparisons
Channels: Educational content across platforms

🤝 MT Sampling Partnerships

Partners: Premium retail chains
Approach: Weekend cooking demonstrations
Target: Premium household segment

💝 "Ghar Ki Khushboo" Campaign

Theme: Nostalgic storytelling and emotional connect
Content: Family moments, traditional recipes
Channels: TV, Digital, Regional print

9/12

New Categories Launch: Besan | Rawa | Maida

Portfolio expansion with purity and value positioning

Product Positioning Packaging Features Launch Platforms Content Strategy Timeline