Godrej

	Godrej Godrej may refer to: * Godrej family, a wealthy business family in India Ardeshir Godrej (1868–1936) Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej (1882–1972) Adi Godrej (born 1942) Nadir Godrej Jamshyd Godrej Pirojsha Adi Godrej * Godrej Group, a group of companies founded by the Godrej family Godrej & Boyce Godrej Consumer Products Limited Godrej Industries Ltd Godrej Infotech Ltd Godrej Properties Limited Godrej Properties Limited is a real estate company with its head office in Mumbai, India. A subsidiary of Godrej Industries Ltd, the company was established in 1990 under the leadership of Adi Godrej. The company is currently developing project ... Godrej Housing Finance Limited {{Disambiguation, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Godrej Family The Godrej family is an Indian Parsi family that manages and largely owns the Godrej Group of company- a conglomerate founded by Ardeshir Godrej and his brother Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej in 1897. It spans sectors as diverse as real estate, consumer products, industrial engineering, appliances, furniture, security and agricultural products. Headed by Adi Godrej alongside his brother, Nadir Godrej, and cousin, Jamshyd Godrej, the family is one of the richest in India; with an estimated net worth of $11.6bn as of 2014. History The family's presence in business began in Bombay in 1897, when Ardeshir Godrej, after reading a newspaper article about rising citywide crime rates, began developing and selling locks, with the assistance of his brother Pirojsha. Ardeshir Godrej died childless; Pirojsha Godrej's sons Burjor, Sohrab, and Naval succeeded in the second generation. Today, grandsons Adi, Nadir, and Jamshyd manage the group. The initial venture, Godrej Brothers, has since diversif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ardeshir Godrej Ardeshir Burjorji Sorabji Godrej (1868–1936) was an Indian businessman. With his brother Pirojsha Burjorji, he co-founded the Godrej Brothers Company, the precursor of the modern Godrej Group. Early years Ardeshir was born in 1868 as the first of six children to Burjorji and Dosibai Gootherajee. The Gootherajee's were a wealthy Parsi-Zoroastrian family of Bombay (now Mumbai), and Ardeshir's father Burjorji and grandfather Sorabji dealt in real estate. In January 1871, his father had the family name changed to Godrej. In 1890, Ardeshir married Bachu (Bachubai), who had just turned eighteen. On 25 April 1891, Bachubai and Ardeshir's second cousin Pirojbai Sohrabji Kamdin decided to climb to the viewing platform of the 85-meter high Rajabai Tower. At the top, one or two miscreants accosted them. According to legend, rather than give into their demands, the two good-looking women jumped. Both lost their lives. Ardeshir rarely spoke of his loss, nor did he ever remarry. Ardeshir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej (1882–1972) was an Indian businessman, son of Burjorji Godrej and brother of Ardeshir Godrej, Ardeshir Burjorji Godrej. Projsha with his brother Ardeshir laid the foundation for the international Conglomerate (company), conglomerate Godrej Group. Early life Pirojsha was the son of Burjorji Godrej and a member of the Parsi community. He was born into a wealthy Parsi people, Parsi-Zoroastrianism, Zoroastrian family of Mumbai, Bombay (now Mumbai), called Gootherajee. Burjorji later changed the family name to Godrej in January 1871. Working with his elder brother Ardeshir Godrej, Pirojsha made Godrej family, Godrej a household name in India. Career Pirojsha joined the business in the year 1906 at the age of 24, soon after graduating from the Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute, Mumbai. Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej, alongside his brother Ardeshir Burjorji Godrej, cofounded Godrej Brothers, the forerunner of the international conglomerate Godrej Group. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Adi Godrej Adi Burjorji Godrej (born 3 April 1942) is an Indian billionaire businessman and industrialist, head of the Godrej family, and chairman of the Godrej Group. , he has a net worth of US$2.3 billion. Early life Godrej completed his schooling at St. Xavier's High School and then St. Xavier's College, Mumbai for two years. He earned an undergraduate degree from HL college and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he was a member of the Pi Lambda Phi fraternity and a member of Tau Beta Pi. Career After his return to India, he joined the family business. He modernised the management structure and implemented process improvements. Adi Godrej took the Godrej Group to great heights during the License Raj. He heads the group alongside his brother, managing director of Godrej Industries and chairman of Godrej Agrovet, Nadir Godrej, and his cousin, Godrej & Boyce managing director and chairman, Jamshyd Godrej. In 2021 he announced his plans to step down as Chairman of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Nadir Godrej Nadir Burjorji Godrej (born 1951) is an Indian chemical engineer, industrialist and member of the Godrej family. He is managing director of Godrej Industries, one of India's biggest businesses, and as chairman of Godrej Agrovet. Background and personal life Godrej was born the younger son of Burjorji Godrej by his wife Jaiben Godrej. Burjorji was the nephew of Ardeshir Godrej, founder of the Godrej group of industries. Since Ardeshir was childless, the vast industrial estate created by Ardeshir was inherited by three nephews. The family belongs to the Parsi community and follows the (Zoroastrian) religion. The Godrej family has been settled in Mumbai for over two centuries. After studying in IIT Bombay for 1 year Nadir Godrej transferred to MIT and earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering from Stanford University. Then he earned his Masters in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Nadir Godrej has one older b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jamshyd Godrej Jamshyd Naoroji Godrej is an Indian industrialist and member of the Godrej family, currently serving as managing director and chairman of Godrej & Boyce, the holding company of the Godrej group. Godrej & Boyce is a diversified business with a presence across 10 industry sectors. Early life Jamshyd Godrej was born in Mumbai, India. He completed his schooling at the prominent Cathedral & John Connon School. He attended the Illinois Institute of Technology, studying mechanical engineering, and was appointed a director of Godrej & Boyce in 1974, becoming managing director in 1991 and chairman in 2000. In 2012, Godrej resigned from the board of Haldia Petrochemicals, prompting efforts by government of Bengal to retain him. Career Jamshyd joined the Board of Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited as a director in 1974. He led the group in the areas of home appliances, consumer durables, office equipment, industrial products, consumer products and services. He is curre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Pirojsha Adi Godrej Pirojsha Adi Godrej is an Indian industrialist and businessman. He is the Executive Chairman of Godrej Properties Limited, the real estate development arm of the Godrej Group, of which his father, Adi Godrej, is the chairman. Early life and education Pirojsha Godrej graduated from the Wharton School of Business in 2002, and completed his Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University in 2004. He completed his schooling from The Cathedral & John Connon School. Career Pirojsha Godrej worked with Godrej Properties Limited from 2004 to 2006 during which time he was responsible for directing the company’s expansion strategy, which saw the company increase its operations from 2 cities to 10 cities between 2004 and 2008. He went on to complete an MBA from Columbia Business School in 2008 before rejoining GPL as executive director. In 2010, Pirojsha led the initial public offering (IPO) of the company through which Godrej Properties raised US$100 million. In 2012, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Godrej Group Godrej Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai, which is managed and largely owned by the Godrej family. It was founded by Ardeshir Godrej and Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej in 1897, and operates in sectors including real estate, consumer products, industrial engineering, appliances, furniture, security and agricultural products. Its subsidiaries and affiliated companies include Godrej Industries and its subsidiaries Godrej Consumer Products, Godrej Agrovet, and Godrej Properties, as well as the private holding company Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.; Timeline * 1897: Godrej was established in 1897 * 1897: Godrej introduced the first lock with lever technology in India. * 1902: Godrej makes its first Indian Safe * 1918: Godrej Soaps Limited incorporated * 1920: Godrej made soap using vegetable oil, which was a huge hit with the vegetarian community in India * 1955: Godrej produced India's first indigenous typewriter * 1961: Godrej Started Manufacturing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Godrej & Boyce Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. (G&B) is the flagship company of the Godrej Group. Established in 1897 in Mumbai, India, G&B is a privately held company with a presence across 10 industries – from building complex and custom engineering solutions for critical industries like aerospace, defence, clean energy, railways and automotive to manufacturing branded goods. Headquartered in Pirojshanagar at Vikhroli, Mumbai, India, Godrej and Boyce also offers products in Europe, U.S., Middle East, Africa and South East Asia. Mr. Jamshyd Godrej Jamshyd Naoroji Godrej is an Indian industrialist and member of the Godrej family, currently serving as managing director and chairman of Godrej & Boyce, the holding company of the Godrej group. Godrej & Boyce is a diversified business with ... is the company's chairman and managing director. History Godrej & Boyce's (G&B) was founded in 1897. G&B's story began as part of India's Swadeshi movement – the original 'Make in India' movemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Godrej Consumer Products Limited Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) is an Indian consumer goods company based in Mumbai, India. GCPL's products include soap, hair colourants, toiletries and liquid detergents. Its brands include 'Cinthol', 'Godrej Fair Glow', 'Godrej No.1' and 'Godrej Shikakai' in soaps, 'Godrej Powder Hair Dye', 'Renew', 'ColourSoft' in hair colourants and 'Ezee' liquid detergent. GCPL operates several manufacturing facilities in India spread over seven locations and grouped into four operating clusters at Malanpur (Madhya Pradesh), Guwahati (Assam), Baddi- Thana (Himachal Pradesh), Baddi- Katha (Himachal Pradesh), Pondicherry, Chennai and Sikkim. History The consumer products business was part of the erstwhile Godrej Soaps Limited (GSL) and was demerged into Godrej Consumer Products Limited in April 2001, pursuant to a scheme of demerger approved by the Honorable High Court of Judicature, Mumbai, dated 14 March 2001. Acquisitions GCPL has bought out foreign companies such as Keyli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Godrej Industries Ltd Godrej Industries Limited is a holding company of the Godrej Group. The company has its headquarters in Mumbai, India. Division Godrej Industries has the following divisions; * Godrej Chemicals * Godrej Agrovet Godrej Consumer Products Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) is an Indian consumer goods company based in Mumbai, India. GCPL's products include soap, hair colourants, toiletries and liquid detergents. Its brands include 'Cinthol', 'Godrej Fair Glow', 'Godrej No. ... Godrej Properties References Companies based in Mumbai Chemical companies of India Indian companies established in 1963 Godrej Group 1963 establishments in Maharashtra Chemical companies established in 1963 Companies listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange {{India-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Godrej Infotech Ltd Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. (G&B) is the flagship company of the Godrej Group. Established in 1897 in Mumbai, India, G&B is a privately held company with a presence across 10 industries – from building complex and custom engineering solutions for critical industries like aerospace, defence, clean energy, railways and automotive to manufacturing branded goods. Headquartered in Pirojshanagar at Vikhroli, Mumbai, India, Godrej and Boyce also offers products in Europe, U.S., Middle East, Africa and South East Asia. Mr. Jamshyd Godrej Jamshyd Naoroji Godrej is an Indian industrialist and member of the Godrej family, currently serving as managing director and chairman of Godrej & Boyce, the holding company of the Godrej group. Godrej & Boyce is a diversified business with ... is the company's chairman and managing director. History Godrej & Boyce's (G&B) was founded in 1897. G&B's story began as part of India's Swadeshi movement – the original 'Make in India' movemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]