Abstract
Green marketing is a phenomenon which has developed particular important in the modern market. Increasing awareness of the various environmental problems has led to a shift in the way consumers go about their lives. There has been a change in consumer attitudes towards a green lifestyle. Increasing mindfulness of the different ecological issues has driven a movement in the way customers approach their lives. Individuals are effectively attempting to decrease their effect on nature. However, this is not widespread and is still evolving. As a result of this businesses have increased their rate of targeting consumers who are concerned about the environment. Environmental problems are the biggest problem and have to solve to survive in this world, so it is important to implement the green marketing concept. India is one of those countries that have started to explore more about this concept. So, this paper also describes the challenges of adopting the green marketing concept.
Green Marketing in India
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Author information
B. Patil
Research Scholar Kousali Institute of Management Studies Karnatak University Dharwad (KARNATAKA)