Godrej was founded in 1897 by Ardeshir Godrej to help build India’s economic independence. A significant portion of our profits from our innovations was donated to India’s freedom movement. During the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918, we made the first soap from vegetable oil with no animal fat. In 1951, we crafted the ballot boxes for India's first general election, giving both women and men the equal right to vote.
At the Godrej Industries Group (GIG), we are committed to growing this legacy. The revenue of the Group is USD 6.1Bn with a market capitalization of USD 27.5 Bn (as of 31 March 2024). By serving over 1.1 Bn consumers globally through are businesses with market leadership positions in consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services, and chemicals.
Godrej Consumer Products is an FMCG leader in Home and Personal Care in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Godrej Properties is India’s leading real estate developer by sales. Godrej Agrovet, including its production of compound feed and crude palm oil, addresses key challenges in Indian agriculture, improving productivity for farmers. Godrej Chemicals, our oldest business, services diverse industrial applications through one of India’s largest oleo-chemicals, derivatives, and specialty chemical portfolios. Godrej Fund Management is the real estate private equity arm, and Godrej Capital, the newest company, has a fast-growing financial services business.
We believe we are only as good as what we do next. We strive to continuously improve our business and impact on the world, shaping a more sustainable and responsible future by placing our planet and people alongside profit. Through Godrej Good & Green, we aim to create a more inclusive and greener planet, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the needs of local communities. At the Godrej DEI Lab, we empower inclusion within the group, build DEI ecosystems and bring DEI-related ideas and innovation to the mainstream.
