THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
MUMBAI, APRIL 22, 2026
Godrej Industries Group has
announced a new purpose and brand identity, marking a significant milestone in
its evolution as it aligns strategy, identity, and long-term ambitions for its
next phase of growth. The announcement was made at a media gathering at Godrej
One, the Group’s headquarters in Mumbai.
Anchored in a 129-year legacy
and the momentum of its restructured form over the past two years, the refreshed
identity aims to bring sharper strategic coherence across the Group’s diverse
portfolio spanning consumer products, real estate, financial services,
agriculture, and chemicals.
At the core of this
transformation is the new Group purpose, “Crafting tomorrow since 1897.” The
statement reflects the organisation’s commitment to blending innovation with
responsibility to create enduring value. Inspired by founder Ardeshir Godrej,
the purpose underscores the enduring philosophy of balancing innovation with
strong values. The Group reaffirmed its three guiding principles—Inspire Trust,
Create Delight, and Be Bold—as central to leadership and decision-making.
Pirojsha Godrej, Chairperson
Designate, said, “Crafting tomorrow since 1897 reflects the belief that values
and results must go hand in hand. As we scale, this philosophy will continue to
guide how we build businesses that are both successful and responsible.”
The Group has delivered robust
financial performance, with sales and net profits growing at over 20% CAGR over
the past five years. Looking ahead, it has outlined ambitious targets of over
15% annual sales growth and more than 20% EPS growth, alongside a steady-state
return on equity exceeding 18% for each business. It also plans to expand from
three listed entities to five, a move expected to help achieve a combined
market capitalisation of ₹5,00,000 crore within five years.
Sustainability and inclusive
growth remain central to its strategy. In 2025, Godrej Consumer Products and
Godrej Properties were ranked number one globally in their categories on the
Dow Jones Best-in-Class Sustainability Indices. Building on this, the Group has
set targets of achieving net-zero operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2035 and
establishing a planet-positive supply chain by 2047.
The company also aims to reach
40% representation of women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities
across the organisation within five years — an objective already achieved by
Godrej Properties and the Group’s corporate centre. Additionally, in 2025,
Godrej Foundation, which holds a 15% stake in the Group, created a cash corpus
to increase its annual philanthropic spending fivefold.
Complementing the new purpose,
the Group unveiled a refreshed brand identity developed by DISCO, its in-house
design team. The new system introduces a unified and contemporary visual
language, including bespoke typography (GI Sans), a proprietary sonic identity,
and even a signature fragrance — creating a cohesive, multi-sensory brand
experience across digital and physical touchpoints.
Tanya Dubash, Executive
Director and Chief Brand Officer, said, “This refreshed brand identity reflects
both who we are and where we are going. It reinforces the strength of the
Godrej brand while creating a more contemporary and unified expression of our
ambitions for tomorrow. It enables each of our businesses to connect more
powerfully to a shared purpose while remaining true to their distinct roles.”
