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{{Short description|Indian multinational conglomerate}}
{{About|the parent company|3=Godrej (disambiguation)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Godrej Enterprises Group
| logo = Godrej Enterprises Group.svg
| logo_size = 250px
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| founders = {{plainlist|
*[[Ardeshir Godrej]]
*[[Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej]]}}
| area_served = Worldwide
| key_people = [[Jamshyd Godrej]] {{small|([[Chairman]] & Managing Director)}}<br />[[Nyrika C. Holkar|Nyrika Holkar]] {{small|(Executive Director)}}<br />Anil Verma {{small|(Executive Director & CEO)}}
| industry = [[Conglomerate (company)|Conglomerate]]
| services = {{Unbulleted list|[[Aerospace]]|[[Aviation]]|[[Defense industry|Defense]]|[[Energy]]|[[Security]]|[[Construction]]|[[Information Technology]]||[[Furniture]]}}
| num_employees = 16,000<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shashidhar |first1=Ajita |last2=John |first2=Nevin |title=Reinventing Godrej: How the Jamshyd Godrej-led group is transitioning as an AI-driven consumer-centric biz |url=https://www.fortuneindia.com/long-reads/reinventing-godrej-how-the-jamshyd-godrej-led-group-is-transitioning-as-an-ai-driven-consumer-centric-biz/119907 |website=Fortune India |date=10 January 2025 |access-date=2025-04-05}}</ref>
| divisions =
| foundation = {{start date and age|1897}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.godrej.com/gstory/change/janfeb/cover.htm |title=Know Your Founders |access-date=2010-02-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061029185645/http://www.godrej.com/gstory/change/janfeb/cover.htm |archive-date=29 October 2006 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
| location = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| homepage = {{Official URL}}
}}

'''Godrej Enterprises Group''' is an Indian multinational [[Conglomerate (company)|conglomerate]] headquartered in [[Mumbai]]. G&B was founded in 1897 by [[Ardeshir Godrej]] and [[Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej]]. The company is known for developing one of the earliest springless locks and manufacturing refrigerators in India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Vasudha |date=1 May 2024 |title=Godrej Group division: Here's a look at 127-year-old history of the company |url=https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/godrej-group-division-here-s-a-look-at-127-year-old-history-of-the-company-124050100439_1.html |website=[[Business Standard India]]}}</ref>

In 2024, the Godrej family restructured its businesses, forming two independent entities: Godrej Enterprises Group and [[Godrej Industries Group]]. [[Jamshyd Godrej]] serves as the Chairperson and Managing Director of GEG, while Nyrika Holkar is the Executive Director.<ref name=":1">{{cite web |last1=Shashidhar |first1=Ajita |last2=John |first2=Nevin |date=10 January 2025 |title=Reinventing Godrej: How the Jamshyd Godrej-led group is transitioning as an AI-driven consumer-centric biz |url=https://www.fortuneindia.com/long-reads/reinventing-godrej-how-the-jamshyd-godrej-led-group-is-transitioning-as-an-ai-driven-consumer-centric-biz/119907 |access-date=2025-04-05 |website=Fortune India}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Chaliawala |first=Nehal |date=28 November 2024 |title=Godrej Enterprises looks for a brand repositioning, adopts new logo |url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/godrej-enterprises-looks-for-a-brand-repositioning-adopts-new-logo-11732796472305.html |website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Godrej Split: Decoding the Godrej family tree, who gets what - 127-year-old business splits |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/godrej-split-decoding-the-godrej-family-tree-who-gets-what/127-year-old-business-splits/slideshow/109751048.cms |access-date=2025-04-05 |website=The Economic Times |language=en}}</ref>

GEG operates in over 60 countries across five continents and has business interests in [[aerospace]], [[Military|defense]], [[energy]], [[security]], and [[Durable good|consumer durables]] through its flagship company, [[Godrej & Boyce]], and its affiliates.<ref name=":1" /> In 2024, the company introduced a new identity with a purple logo while retaining its cursive signature design.<ref name=":2" />

==History==
[[Godrej & Boyce]] (G&B), the flagship company of Godrej Enterprises Group, was founded in 1897 by [[Ardeshir Godrej]] and his brother [[Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej]], who managed the company’s manufacturing operations.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-25 |title=Godrej: From locks to rockets |url=https://www.manufacturingtodayindia.com/from-locks-to-liftoffs |access-date=2025-04-05 |language=en-US}}</ref> Established during the [[Swadeshi movement]], the company grew as part of India's early industrialization efforts.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2011-06-23 |title=Godrej & Boyce products remain iconic |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/godrej-and-boyce-is-100-year-old-indian-companies-22787-2011-06-23 |access-date=2025-04-05 |website=Business Today |language=en}}</ref>

In its early years, Godrej & Boyce developed an early version of the springless lock and India’s first fire- and burglar-resistant safe.<ref name=":0" /> Over time, it expanded into various industries, including aerospace, where it has collaborated with the [[ISRO|Indian Space Research Organisation]] (ISRO) for over three decades.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" />

Under the leadership of Pirojsha’s son, [[Naval Godrej]], the company expanded further with the development of Pirojshanagar, an industrial township in [[Vikhroli]], [[Mumbai]], which now serves as its headquarters.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Godrej family amicably splits 127-year-old conglomerate into two groups |url=https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/godrej-family-amicably-splits-127-year-old-conglomerate-into-two-groups-124050100031_1.html |website=Business Standard}}</ref><ref name=":3" />

=== Restructuring and formation of GEG ===
In April 2024, the Godrej family announced the restructuring of the Godrej Group into two separate entities: Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) and Godrej Industries Group (GIG). [[Jamshyd Godrej]] became the Chairperson and Managing Director of GEG, while Nyrika Holkar was appointed Executive Director.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-02 |title=Realignment of shareholding gives greater focus on businesses: Jamshyd Godrej |url=https://www.fortuneindia.com/enterprise/realignment-of-shareholding-gives-greater-focus-on-businesses-jamshyd-godrej/119351 |access-date=2025-04-05 |website=www.fortuneindia.com |language=en}}</ref> GEG oversees Godrej & Boyce and its various business verticals.<ref name=":1" />

== Business operations ==
Godrej Enterprises Group operates through its flagship company, Godrej & Boyce, along with its affiliated businesses. The group operates in various industries, including aerospace and aviation, defense, energy, security solutions, construction, furniture, and information technology.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":1" />

'''Appliances''': Godrej entered the home appliances sector in 1958, with the production of refrigerators. Its product range later expanded to include air conditioners, washing machines, and kitchen appliances.<ref name=":3" />

'''Locks & Security Solutions''': The group's operations in security solutions began in 1897, with the manufacturing of locks. It later expanded into residential and commercial security systems.<ref name=":3" />

'''Real Estate''': The company is engaged in real estate development and leasing.

'''Aerospace''': Established in 1985, Godrej Aerospace manufactures components for India's space and defense programs.<ref name=":3" /> The company has supplied high-precision parts for missions such as [[Mars Orbiter Mission|Mangalyaan]] and [[Chandrayaan programme|Chandrayaan]] to the [[ISRO|Indian Space Research Organisation]] (ISRO). It also develops components for the defense and aviation industries.<ref name=":1" />

'''Furniture''': Godrej began manufacturing furniture in 1923, with the introduction of the Godrej Storewel cupboard. In 2006, [[Godrej Interio]] was established as a dedicated furniture division, providing furniture for residential and commercial use in India.<ref name=":3" />

'''Vending''': The group produces automated vending machines for beverages and food, catering to workplaces and public spaces.

'''Information Technology''': [[Godrej & Boyce|Godrej Infotech]], a subsidiary of Godrej & Boyce, provides IT services, including business process consulting, infrastructure management, and application development. It primarily serves industries such as manufacturing, retail, and distribution.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-18 |title=Godrej split: CCI approves realignment of various entities within Godrej group |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/godrej-split-cci-approves-realignment-of-various-entities-within-godrej-group-433766-2024-06-18 |access-date=2025-04-05 |website=Business Today |language=en}}</ref>

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