Bengaluru, 19th February 2025 – Tooling business of Godrej & Boyce, part of the Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Italian automation specialist Bisiach & Carru (B&C) to manufacture advanced railway and aerospace equipment in India. This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in India’s manufacturing capabilities and supports the government’s Make in India initiative. The collaboration will initially target a higher local manufacturing content with plans to increase this as capabilities develop.

This strategic alliance comes at a pivotal moment in India’s manufacturing evolution, perfectly aligned with the nation’s push for self-reliance in critical sectors. The partnership will serve the rapidly expanding needs of Indian Railways, metro projects, and the aerospace industry – sectors that form the backbone of India’s infrastructure and technological advancement. The partnership will manufacture sophisticated equipment including advanced robotic spot-welding systems that enhance production efficiency and quality; high-precision jigs and fixtures that ensure exceptional accuracy in coach manufacturing; specialized automation solutions tailored for India’s unique manufacturing requirements; and cutting-edge assembly machinery that meets international quality standards.

Pankaj Abhyankar, Executive Vice President and Business Head – Tooling business of Godrej Enterprises Group, said, “Our partnership with Bisiach & Carru strengthens India’s manufacturing ecosystem by introducing advanced automation and precision engineering in railway and aerospace equipment. By combining our expertise with B&C’s global capabilities, we are bringing world-class solutions tailored to India’s evolving infrastructure needs. This collaboration aligns with the ‘Make in India’ vision, with a clear roadmap to increase local manufacturing content. Through this, we aim to enhance cost competitiveness, efficiency, quality, and technological innovation in critical industries.”

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Bengaluru, February 14, 2025: Material Handling Equipment business of Godrej & Boyce, part of the Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG), showcased its latest innovations and advanced technologies at LogiMAT India 2025 scheduled from February 13 to 15 in Mumbai. As one of India’s most anticipated trade fairs for intralogistics and process management, LogiMAT India will provide the perfect platform to highlight the business’s leadership in the material handling sector, where it commands a market share of over 20%.

Driving the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the business continues to develop innovative, indigenous solutions that contribute significantly to the nation’s industrial growth. With a strong market presence across India, Godrej Enterprises Group plays a crucial role in modernizing warehousing and manufacturing operations. Its range of technologically advanced solutions and material handling equipment is designed to meet the evolving demands of growing industries in India.

Among the highlights by the Material Handling Equipment business at the expo will be India’s first indigenously manufactured lithium-ion battery-powered forklift, featuring a proprietary Battery Management System (BMS), showcasing its commitment to sustainable solutions. The company will also unveil vehicle monitoring system offering real-time performance insights capable of generating preventive maintenance alerts which will be further enhanced to predictive maintenance capabilities, pushing the boundaries of smart intralogistics solutions. The expo will also feature the Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) articulated forklift, which is capable of operating at heights of up to 12.5 meters in aisles as narrow as 2 meters, resulting in increase of 6X pallet locations in the same space, making it one of the most space-efficient solutions in the market. Reach truck: Godrej is the only Indian manufacturer who has designed this product to provide operator comfort, safety features and maximum productivity with higher capacity batteries. This is increasingly finding its application in factory led warehouses. Godrej is also showcasing indigenously developed 3-wheel counterbalance forklift which provides benefit of a forklift in terms of performance and space optimisation of warehouse equipment. This workhorse comes with industry first wet disc brakes and increases operator comfort and safety at workplace.

Anil Lingayat, Executive Vice President and Business Head – Material Handling Equipment, Godrej Enterprises Group, said, “Sustainability remains at the heart of our strategy, as we focus on energy-efficient solutions, eco-friendly designs, and reducing carbon footprints across our product range. As the market leader in India’s intralogistics, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that give our customers a competitive edge. We aim to help businesses optimize their internal material flow, enabling them to focus on their core operations. Our diverse portfolio includes forklift and warehouse equipment to serve harsh outdoor environments and inside demanding warehouses, which cater to retail, e-comm, 3PL, and an extensive service network within 100Km radius of any industrial and warehouse establishments across India. With advanced and sustainable solutions, we strive to empower businesses with cutting-edge solutions for a greener and more efficient future.”

The business is targeting growing sectors such as retail, e-commerce, q-commerce, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, 3PL, and cold chain logistics, which require advanced and agile material handling solutions to meet their rapidly evolving supply chain demands.

LogiMAT India 2025 promises to be a landmark event for showcasing Godrej Enterprises Group’s capabilities and underscoring its focus on sustainability, and innovation in intralogistics. The Material Handling Equipment business’s stall will be in Hall 4 at stall number B-20. Visitors can expect to witness a wide range of cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.

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Bengaluru, November 18^th , 2024: Godrej Interio, one of India’s leading home and office furniture brands of Godrej & Boyce, part of Godrej Enterprises Group has reported 25% growth during the festive season, driven by evolving consumer preferences and strong demand across regions. The brand witnessed significant double-digit growth across all zones, with North and Central India emerging as the strongest performing regions.

Commenting on festive season growth, Dev Sarkar, Senior Vice President and Head of Consumer Business (B2C) at Godrej Interio, said, “This festive season’s performance reflects our deep understanding of evolving needs and aspirations of the modern Indian consumers. The strong growth across regions validates our strategic focus on design-led innovation including personalization and modularity with products like Upmods range, and delivering an enhanced customer experiences using latest technology. Our ability to cater to diverse preferences with a vast product range while maintaining a consistent quality standard has been key to this success. As we head into the wedding season, where a higher consumer activity is anticipated, we are confident that our targeted offerings, combined with an expanded product portfolio and deeper market penetration, will enable us to sustain this momentum. By staying attuned to consumer trends, we aim to redefine spaces and create delightful experiences for our customers.”

The surge in demand reflects shifting consumer priorities towards creating personalized living spaces, particularly driven by the sustained adoption of hybrid work models. Godrej Interio reported heightened interest in modular furniture solutions and customizable offerings, indicating a broader trend of consumers viewing their homes as multi-functional spaces.

In response to the evolving consumer preferences, Godrej Interio introduced an exclusive range Upmods range across bedroom, living, and dining categories focusing on personalization and modularity. Customer experience has been enhanced through free site visits and the introduction of a 3D Room Planner, along with showcasing digital manufacturing facility tours at outlets. Godrej Interio has added 80 channel partners till date in FY25 and plans to on board 124 more by the end of FY25. Additionally, strategic partnerships with leading banks have been established to provide consumer with multiple finance options.

Godrej Interio anticipates the festive and wedding season to contribute approximately 35% to its annual revenues, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. Looking ahead, Godrej Interio plans to capitalize on the upcoming wedding season through customized bedroom furniture packages across various price points, while maintaining its focus on expansion and enhanced customer experiences.

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Bengaluru, 04^th November 2024: The Process Equipment business of Godrej & Boyce, a part of Godrej Enterprises Group, announces the successful manufacturing and dispatch of more than 20 critical equipment to two refineries in Mexico. In the last 3 years, Godrej & Boyce has substantially increased its market share in the Americas through supplies for various prestigious projects in the USA and Mexico. By successfully delivering critical process equipment to international markets, Godrej & Boyce demonstrates the excellence of Indian manufacturing on the global stage, embodying the spirit of “Make in India” for the world.

These equipment are designed to support the refineries’ objectives of contributing to the local economic growth and underscoring commitment to upgrading the country’s refineries. This successful execution includes advanced high-pressure reactors and large columns, with reactor featuring specialized Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel construction. This advanced metallurgy provides exceptional strength, durability, and superior resistance to corrosion, heat, and wear – crucial characteristics for demanding refinery operations.

Hussain Shariyarr, Executive Vice President & Business Head, Process Equipment business of Godrej & Boyce, a part of Godrej Enterprises Group said, “The successful delivery of these critical reactors and columns underscores the trust global clients place in our advanced manufacturing capabilities. We are continuously evolving in making equipment which enables such projects. With exports accounting for over 70% of our business, we are focused on further expanding our global presence footprint and at the same time catering to the growing domestic demand.”

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Bengaluru – October 29 2024 – Locks by Godrej, a business of Godrej & Boyce and part of the Godrej Enterprises Group, has been a trusted name in home safety for over 127 years. In line with its commitment to innovation and technology, the brand is setting its sights on 20% growth, outpacing the projected 14% market growth, by focusing on smart home integration, design-led solutions, and expanding its market presence.

Driven by significant investments in technology and local manufacturing, Locks by Godrej is well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of Indian consumers. The company’s growth strategy emphasizes expanding its portfolio of smart digital locks while enhancing local production through automation and innovation.

Shyam Motwani, Business Head, Locks and Architectural Fittings and Systems Business, Godrej & Boyce, commented on the company’s growth plans: “We are targeting 20% growth by leveraging our ‘Make in India’ philosophy and focusing on smart solutions that enhance home safety. Our commitment is to deliver reliable, innovative, and affordable safety products that cater to the diverse needs of families across the country.”

Aligned with the national focus on ‘Make in India,’ the company has been investing significantly to build capabilities and capacity within its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. By combining world-class technology with advanced design, Locks by Godrej delivers safety solutions that meet global standards while contributing to the local economy.

Locks by Godrej offers a wide range of advanced safety products, including upcoming IoT-enabled digital locks and biometric systems designed to seamlessly integrate into modern homes. The brand’s design-led approach focuses on user-friendly, secure, and aesthetically pleasing solutions for tech-savvy and design-conscious consumers.

With the Indian home safety market valued at Rs 6,700 crore and expected to grow to Rs 10,000 crore by 2027, Locks by Godrej is poised to capitalize on this demand through its expanding range of smart safety products, catering to both premium and mass-market segments. The company remains committed to making cutting-edge safety technologies accessible to consumers in both urban and semi-urban areas.

As Locks by Godrej continues to lead the way in home safety, it remains dedicated to providing reliable, tech-driven, and affordable safety solutions that secure homes across India.

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–          Technological advancements in equipment increase the safety factor of operations

Bengaluru, 21^st October 2024: The Material Handling business of Godrej & Boyce, a part of the Godrej Enterprises Group, is taking significant strides in enhancing workplace safety and operational efficiency through indigenous innovation and comprehensive skill development.

With material handling accounting for two-thirds of the manufacturing cycle and 40% of accidents attributed to unsafe material handling practices – of which 80% are due to human error or unsafe acts – the business has introduced a range of cutting-edge safety features in its equipment. These include the Seat Belt Interlock System, Safety Lights for pedestrians and other moving equipment, Operator Presence Sensor (OPS) along with Enhance Safety System (ESS) that disables lifting, tilting, attachment functions and forklift movement if the operator is not seated correctly and seatbelt is not fastened. The company has also introduced Smart Curve Control Technology, which reduces speed by up to 30% while turning. An Anti-Rollback System that activates on inclines to prevent run-aways. The business also launched ‘i Report’ India’s first-ever safety application for material handling operations in FY23.

To complement these technological advancements, Godrej & Boyce has launched extensive training programs in collaboration with NGOs and training schools for forklift operators. The business has trained over 3500 operators and aims to train a further 300 operators by FY25. Their commitment to skill development is further evidenced by its Integrated Skill Enhancement Platform (ISEP), which provides sales, service, and technical training to all team members through a digital interface. In a notable move towards inclusivity, Godrej & Boyce has also trained female and transgender forklift operators through its programs, promoting diversity.

Anil Lingayat, Executive Vice President and Business Head, Material Handling business of Godrej & Boyce, a part of Godrej Enterprises Group, said, “At Godrej & Boyce, we are committed to raising the bar in warehouse safety and operational efficiency. Our indigenous innovations and comprehensive training programs not only align with the ‘Make in India’ initiative but also contribute significantly to the nation’s development. By focusing on sustainability and skill enhancement, we are ensuring that Indian companies lead the way in creating safer, more efficient workplaces. This commitment extends beyond our business objectives; it’s about nurturing a skilled workforce and driving responsible growth in the intralogistics sector.”

Indian freight and logistics market is estimated to grow at 8.8 per cent annually to USD 484.43 billion by 2029, as per a report released at the logistic fair LogiMAT India. Godrej & Boyce’s focus on safety, innovation, and skill development positions the business as a key player in shaping the future of warehouse operations in the country, poised to enable the growth of this market with a keen focus on safety and sustainability.

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Bengaluru, 9th October 2024: The Appliances business of Godrej & Boyce, part of Godrej Enterprises Group, announced its festive offers for the consumers taking forward the philosophy of “Things Made Thoughtfully” from products to brand’s festive season offerings as well. The brand has kept user experience at the heart of its festive promise.

On one hand, with better financing options, customers are increasingly willing to upgrade and invest in premium appliances and appliances’ life has witnessed a decline; on the other hand, research indicates that warranty, durability and after sales service continues to be key factors for consumers when buying appliances. This explains the growing Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) sales in the industry particularly in categories like air conditioners which witness heavy usage given the high heat levels in the country. Unfortunately, hidden charges and complex terms in many of the warranties available in the market detract from the consumer’s long-term experience.

Addressing this need, Godrej Appliances has introduced a 5-Year Comprehensive Warranty for Split Air Conditioners at no extra cost. This free warranty, worth ₹7990/-, offers complete coverage with no hidden fees, no registrations, ensures that customers are protected against additional costs like gas charging, technician visits etc. The goal is simple: to provide a worry-free, delightful experience across the product’s life.

Apart from this, the brand also announced extended warranties on products like refrigerators and washing machines. The brand is also offering exciting promotions across its range, including cashback schemes up to ₹12000/-, and flexible financing options, including no-cost EMIs and zero down payments.

Kamal Nandi, Business Head and Executive Vice President of Godrej Appliances, commented on the initiative, saying, “At Godrej Appliances, we believe in offering not just superior products but also unmatched service and customer value. Our honest-offer of 5-year comprehensive warranty on Split Air Conditioners is a significant step in ensuring that our customers can enjoy long-term comfort with complete peace of mind, free from any hidden costs.”

In addition to the campaign, Godrej Appliances is also offering an array of AI-powered appliances designed to optimize performance and enhance convenience, high-capacity models across segments tapping into the premiumisation trend and new attractive designs for consumers to pick from.

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Bengaluru, October 03^rd 2024: The Storage Solutions business of Godrej & Boyce, a part of the Godrej Enterprises Group, today announced the acquisition of Armes Maini, a Bengaluru-based manufacturer of storage shelving systems and mezzanine structures. Reaffirming its commitment to supporting India’s rapidly evolving logistics and warehousing sector, the business has substantially enhanced its production capability with this strategic move.

The acquisition includes a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on the outskirts of Bengaluru, boasting a robust capacity of 20,000 tonnes per annum, spanning 150,000 square feet. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and infrastructure, this facility will increase capacity for shelving solutions by around 35%, playing a critical role in meeting the surging demand for efficient and scalable storage solutions driven by changing consumption trends. This move comes at a crucial time when the logistics industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by evolving consumption patterns and the rapid expansion of quick commerce platforms.

Mr. Vikas Choudaha, Executive Vice President & Business Head, Storage Solutions, Godrej Enterprises Group, said, ” With only 40% of current warehousing facilities classified as Grade A, there is a pressing need for sustainable, cutting-edge solutions to improve the quality and efficiency of India’s warehousing infrastructure. We intrinsically understand the evolving needs of our country’s burgeoning logistics and warehousing sector, and by expanding our capabilities we are actively contributing to India’s infrastructure development. As the dominant player in India’s storage solutions industry, with over 30% market share, this strategic acquisition reaffirms our commitment to nation-building.  Our enhanced capacity will allow us to meet the increasing demands of booming sectors like e-commerce and quick commerce driven by consumption trends and serve the demand for advanced warehousing solutions.”

The strategic acquisition of Armes Maini reinforces the market dominance of the Storage Solutions business and demonstrates the business’s proactive approach to meeting the evolving needs of the industry in India. Godrej and Boyce recently expanded its footprint in Chennai by setting up another manufacturing facility with 90,000 tonnes per annum capacity. By expanding production capabilities and focusing on sustainable, cutting-edge solutions, Godrej & Boyce is well-positioned to play a key role in the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

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Bengaluru, 1st October, 2024: In a significant stride towards enhancing India’s urban transportation infrastructure, the Electricals & Electronics, business of Godrej & Boyce, a part of Godrej Enterprises Group has completed the electrical works for one of Mumbai’s underground metro project. Godrej & Boyce has laid the foundation for a more connected, efficient, and sustainable megacity by seamlessly integrating cutting-edge electrical systems across three stations. The order value of the project is 67 crore.

Raghavendra Mirji, Executive Vice President & Business Head, Electricals & Electronics, business of Godrej & Boyce, a part of Godrej Enterprises Group said, “At Godrej & Boyce, we recognize that robust public transportation infrastructure is the backbone of sustainable urban development. Our involvement in the Mumbai Metro Line 3 project exemplifies how private conglomerates can effectively support the nation’s infrastructure development goals. By bringing together our engineering expertise, innovative solutions, and commitment to ‘Make in India,’ we are not just electrifying a metro line – we are powering the future of urban mobility. This project stands as a testament to India’s growing capabilities in executing complex infrastructure projects, setting new standards for efficiency, safety, and sustainability. As we continue to innovate and contribute to such critical initiatives, we are proud to play our part in realizing India’s vision of world-class public transportation and sustainable urban growth.”

The scope of the company’s involvement in the underground metro works project showcases the company’s prowess in executing complex infrastructure vital to the nation’s progress. The business was responsible for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical services. This comprehensive undertaking included implementing state-of-the-art power distribution solutions, advanced lighting systems, and cutting-edge ventilation infrastructure. The energy-efficient solutions are expected to substantially reduce the Metro’s operational costs and environmental footprint, contributing to India’s 2070 net-zero goal. Moreover, the project is anticipated to reduce city congestion by 15%, demonstrating Godrej & Boyce’s commitment to building infrastructure responsibly and with an eye towards the future.

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Bengaluru, 26^th September, 2024– Locks by Godrej & Boyce, a leader in home safety solutions, is poised to accelerate its market penetration in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across India. With the rapid urbanization of these regions and increasing digital adoption, the company is strategically enhancing its product offerings and retail presence to capture a significant share of the evolving safety solutions market. The brand’s focus on affordability, innovation, and a deep understanding of local needs is expected to drive its expansion, aligning with its vision to bring cutting-edge safety solutions to every Indian home.

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