Godrej Group facts for kids
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| Private | |
| Industry | Conglomerate |
| Founded | 1897 |
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| Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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Adi Godrej (Chairman) |
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| Revenue |  ₹33,000 crore (US$5.6 billion) (2023) |
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Number of employees
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28,000 (2016) |
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The Godrej Group is a big Indian company that makes many different things. It's like a group of companies all working together! It started way back in 1897 in Mumbai, India. Two brothers, Ardeshir Godrej and Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej, created it. Today, the Godrej family still runs most of it.
Godrej makes everything from homes and furniture to soaps, appliances, and even things for farms! They have many different businesses, like Godrej Industries and Godrej Consumer Products.
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Godrej's Journey Through Time
How Godrej Started and Grew
The Godrej Group has a long and interesting history. It began over 125 years ago! Here are some important moments in their journey:
- 1897: The Godrej company was first started.
- 1897: They made India's first lock using special lever technology. This was a big deal!
- 1902: Godrej created its first safe in India. These safes helped keep important things secure.
- 1918: Godrej Soaps Limited was officially formed.
- 1920: Godrej started making soap from vegetable oil. This was a new and different way to make soap.
- 1955: Godrej produced India's very first typewriter. This helped people write documents more easily.
- 1961: Godrej began making Forklift Trucks in India. These machines are used to lift and move heavy things.
- 1971: Godrej Agrovet Limited started. It was a part of Godrej Soaps that focused on animal feeds.
- 1988: Godrej Properties Limited was created. This company builds homes and other buildings.
- 1989: Godrej was the first Indian company to use PUF (polyurethane foam). This material is used in many products, like insulation.
- 1991: They started a business that made food products.
- 1999: Godrej Infotech Ltd. was formed. This company works with computer technology.
- 2001: Godrej Consumer Products was created. This company focuses on everyday items like soaps and hair colors.
- 2008: Godrej changed its logo to a new, colorful design. They also got new music for their brand!
- 2011: Godrej & Boyce stopped making typewriters. Their factory was the last one in the world to make them.
- 2020: The Godrej Group started a new business called Godrej Housing Finance. They help people get loans to buy homes.
How Godrej Works
Main Parts of the Godrej Group
The Godrej Group is made up of several big companies that work on their own. These are like the main branches of a tree:
- Godrej Industries Ltd: This part of Godrej makes many different products, including chemicals and animal feeds.
- Godrej & Boyce: This company makes things like home appliances, furniture, and security products.
- Godrej Telecommunications: This part of the group works with communication technology.
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