KCPL and the Confectionery Industry

Who was the Chairman and Managing Director of KCPL in 1987?

• Vivek Gupta

• Sanjay Gupta

• Mohan Kumar Gupta

• Alok Kumar Gupta

In which year did KCPL start its candy making unit in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh?

• 1970

• 1950

• 1946

• 1960

What was the monthly production of 'MKG' biscuits in 1986-87?

What was the prime problem in operations at KCPL?

• Marketing challenges

• Quality control issues

• Absenteeism

• Financial crisis

What were the management principles laid down by the family for running the business?

• Disrespecting the fraternal hierarchy

• Evading taxes

• Treating the consumer as king

• Exploiting labor

What was the initial order quantity for producing glucose biscuits per month from Pearson Health Drinks Limited?

• 75 tonnes

• 50 tonnes

• 100 tonnes

• 125 tonnes

What was the conversion charge offered by APL to KCPL for producing biscuits?

• $1.25 per kg

• $1.75 per kg

• $1.00 per kg

• $1.50 per kg

What was the monthly capacity of APL in 1986-87?

• 1200 tonnes

• 1000 tonnes

• 1400 tonnes

• 800 tonnes

What was the excise duty percentage that manufacturers had to pay during the period of 1975-1980?

• 18%

• 12%

• 10%

• 15%

What was the main concern of the family members regarding the proposal from APL?

• Loss of independence

• Competition from other biscuit manufacturers

• Quality management skills

• Market response to Good Health biscuits