Rural markets form an important part of the total market of India. Consumer research in rural markets gives an insight about brand preferences, attitude, perception, purchase pattern and post purchase feelings.The successful marketing strategy for rural consumers relates to the needs and wants of the target group and a clear understanding of the various forces influencing purchase decision and choice behaviour. There is a market for branded high priced models of consumer durables in the rural market.This book has theoretical as well as practical implications which are significant for the marketers and their advertising and marketing research agencies.