Ever noticed how Vaseline teaches MBA pricing lessons better than most textbooks? 💡
The other day, while browsing through a store, something on the Vaseline shelf made me stop and think.
Two packs. Same product. But look at this:
🧴 12g pack → ₹10 → ₹0.83/g
🧴 85g pack → ₹174 → ₹2.05/g
Wait… the smaller pack is cheaper per gram? 🤔
Isn’t it usually the other way around where bigger packs offer better value?
That’s when it clicked this isn’t a pricing error, it’s a marketing masterstroke by HUL (Unilever).
Here’s why 👇
👉 The ₹10 pack is designed for accessibility students, rural households, or first-time buyers. It’s not about profit, it’s about penetration. Build trust first.
👉 The ₹174 pack caters to loyal customers who value convenience. Once you’re hooked, you choose the bigger pack and that’s where the margin magic happens.
In MBA terms, it’s a smart blend of:
✅ Penetration Pricing – make the entry affordable.
✅ Market Segmentation – tailor SKUs for different audiences.
✅ Consumer Psychology – hook with accessibility, retain with loyalty.
💠Takeaway: The ₹10 pack is not a loss it’s an investment in customer acquisition.
The ₹174 pack? That’s the return on loyalty.
and this strategy following every big brands to make their products habitual.
Textbook theory meets real-world execution beautifully. 📚✨

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