Pricing is one of the most important decisions in marketing because the price of a product directly affects sales, revenue, market share, profitability, and the overall positioning of a brand. Price refers to the amount of money charged by a seller from a buyer in exchange for a product or service. Unlike other elements of the marketing mix, price generates revenue, while product, promotion, and distribution generally involve expenditure. Therefore, an appropriate pricing policy is essential for achieving both short-term and long-term marketing objectives. The pricing decision must consider the nature of the product, customer demand, competition, costs, market conditions, and the objectives of the organisation. One major objective of pricing is to earn profit. Every business organisation needs sufficient profit to survive, expand, undertake research and development, and provide returns to its owners. A firm may set a price that covers its production and marketing costs and provides a reasonable margin of profit. Profit-oriented pricing is particularly important for organisations that have invested substantial capital in production, technology, branding, and distribution. Another important objective is sales maximisation. Some firms may deliberately charge a relatively low price to increase the volume of sales. Higher sales volume can help the organisation utilise production capacity more efficiently and reduce the average cost per unit. This approach is often used when the company wants to attract price-sensitive consumers or increase its presence in a competitive market. Market-share growth is also an important pricing objective. A company entering a new market may use an attractive price to gain customers from existing competitors. By offering competitive prices, the firm can increase its customer base and establish a strong position in the market. Once a substantial market share has been achieved, the firm may revise its pricing strategy according to changing market conditions. Pricing may also aim at market penetration. Under this objective, a firm sets a relatively low initial price to encourage rapid acceptance of a new product. The strategy is useful when demand is price-sensitive and the firm expects significant sales volume. Low introductory pricing can discourage potential competitors from entering the market and help the