Godrej Appliances

Godrej Appliances expects its revenue to cross Rs 10,000 cr mark by FY26

The company has set a roadmap to enter the top three in terms of market share in key categories like air conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines

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Godrej Appliances expects to join billion-dollar club on 30% topline growth

Home-grown firm Godrej Appliances expects to become a billion-dollar company by the end of this fiscal, led by a 30 per cent growth in topline, a senior company executive said. The company is "very optimistic" about the short-term and mid-term outlook of the domestic market, during which it will launch new products and has plans to launch around 50 new models across categories in FY25, its Business Head & Executive Vice President Kamal Nandi told PTI. Godrej Appliances, a unit of Godrej & Boyce, recorded 60 per cent overall growth in the first quarter, led by an unprecedented demand for air-conditioners. "We have registered over 60 per cent growth in Q1 and expect to close the quarter at 50-60 per cent growth. While demand is slower in the south and west, north and east are improving. Overall, we expect to close the quarter with over 50 per cent growth," Nandi said. In categories such as air-conditioner, Godrej Appliances recorded over 100 per cent growth in sales, as some ...

G&B-Godrej Properties partnership to continue for Vikhroli land development

Godrej & Boyce and Godrej Properties on Wednesday said they would continue their association for land development at Vikhroli in Mumbai, a day after the founding family of the Godrej group announced an amicable split of the conglomerate. In a joint statement, Godrej & Boyce, owner-developer, and Godrej Properties, the development manager, said the two companies will continue their Memorandums of Understanding executed from time to time, for development of land in Vikhroli as and when the owner is desirous of developing the land. Godrej Construction, a business of Godrej & Boyce, designed and built four phases of Godrej Platinum, a residential development project with a total constructed area of 1 million square feet, which has been marketed by Godrej Properties. In March 2024, a new project named Godrej Vistas was successfully launched under this arrangement, it added. "The future development of Vikhroli presents a unique opportunity to create a holistic space in the ...

Godrej Electricals & Electronics secures orders over Rs 1,000 cr in FY'24

Godrej Electricals & Electronics on Thursday said it has secured orders worth over Rs 1,000 crore in financial year 2023-24 in power and infrastructure business. These orders predominantly entail both Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) and Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substations across India, with certain projects of up to 765kV capacity, a company statement said. Each of these projects range from Rs 100 crore to Rs 400 crore in value, it added. We are delighted with our recent order acquisitions, which further solidify our presence in the segment of over 400kV," Raghavendra Mirji, Executive Vice President & Business Head, Godrej Electricals & Electronics said. Mirji further noted that securing the inaugural 765kV GIS order for execution at Khavda, in Gujarat marks yet another significant milestone for the company, symbolizing its dedication to pushing the boundaries of technological advancement. Mirji said, "majority of our orders secured in FY 2023-24 pertaining to ...

Eyeing two-fold growth in 3 yrs, Godrej Locks invests in digital solutions

Godrej Locks and Architectural Fittings and Systems (GLAFS) is aiming to achieve 2-fold growth over the next three years, as it is betting big on digital locks, a segment showing promising trends in both residential and commercial spaces, a senior company official said. The architectural solutions and fittings segment now contributes to almost 40 per cent of the national turnover expected to reach over Rs 1,000 crore this year, Shyam Motwani, Business Head, Godrej Locks and Architectural Fittings and Systems, told reporters in Panaji last week. Motwani was speaking during the third edition of the Godrej Value Co-Creators Club (GVCC) awards, known as The GEEVEES, which celebrates creativity, innovation, and sustainability in design. Motwani also emphasized the importance of the architect and interior design community, stating, "we want to celebrate the efforts of these value co-creators who play a crucial role in enhancing the functionality and aesthetics of our living ...

Godrej Appliances expects 20% growth in AC, refrigerator sales this summer

Homegrown white goods major Godrej Appliances on Tuesday said it expects at least a 20 per cent growth in sales of air conditioners and refrigerators during the summer season. The city-based company is the fourth largest air conditioner brand with 0.7 million units sales and the fifth when it comes to refrigerators with 1.8 million sales in the country. "We expect the summer to be scorching this year after an extended winter and this should help us clock at least 20 per cent uptick in volume for both ACs and refrigerators. "Last year, our AC sales more than doubled," Kamal Nandi, executive vice president and business head at the Godrej Appliances told PTI here on Tuesday. He was speaking on the sidelines of the launch of its new range of wood-finish and natured-inspired refrigerators and air conditioners. Nandi said he expects at least 10 per cent of incremental volumes to come in from these new products which will command a 5 per cent premium over its existing products. While it

As the mercury soars, hiring of temp workers for cooling products rises too

This is despite the relatively late onset of summers thanks to the unexpected rains in March and April in North India

With rising mercury across India, sales of white goods pick up finally

According to consumer durable retailers and manufacturers, orders for compressor-driven products are on the rise, especially in northern India

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Godrej Appliances to invest Rs 200 crore in capacity expansion in FY23

Godrej Appliances is targeting a turnover of Rs 5,500 crore in 2022-23 and around 35 per cent of the sales will be contributed from its premium range of products, a top company official said. Besides, Godrej Appliances is also investing Rs 200 crore in the capacity expansion of its premium range and adding more products, which will be largely done at its Shirwal, Pune-based plant, the company's Business Head & Executive Vice-President Kamal Nandi said. The company has a "very good response" from the market for its premium portfolio product range, in which it has invested Rs 250 crore so far, Nandi told PTI. "Our efforts of the last two years to bring out premium portfolio across categories have started paying off now very well," he said, adding, "I think the premium portfolio that we have done so... is going to get larger in this year as more new products in the segment are going to be launched. We are targeting another Rs 200 crore to be invested in this portfolio and capacity ...

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Godrej Appliances ropes in Ayushmann Khurrana as brand ambassador

This is in alignment with the brand's vision of becoming India's most preferred appliances brand, a statement said

Godrej forays into dishwashers; eyes 15% mkt share by end of 2021-22

Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, on Tuesday announced its foray into the dishwashers market and is eyeing 15 per cent market share by the end of this financial year in this segment. The pandemic has upped stress level of consumers significantly. City-based consumers particularly... are juggling their office work with household chores while trying to limit their dependence on domestic help to avoid health risks. This has led to a surge in effort minimising appliances like dishwashers. We believe that this category will continue to see growth even post pandemic as more and more consumers discover the value this product can add to their lives," Godrej Appliances Business Head and Executive Vice President Kamal Nandi told reporters at a virtual press conference. He further stated that the dishwasher segment is at a very nascent stage and the total market size is expected to cross USD 90 million (Rs 667-700 crore) by 2025-26. "We are targeting 15 per cent ...

Diwali cheer for auto, durable makers as need for convenience drives sales

While retailers, manufacturers said that sales growth has been in double-digits for home and kitchen appliances during the Diwali period this year, car dealers say some models have stocked out

Covid triggers wave of innovations as consumers turn finicky about hygiene

From personal to home hygiene, new items succh as UV disinfectants, sanitising boxes, free-finger touch devices, DIY grooming kits gain traction

Godrej Appliances sales at pre-Covid level, may max cap utilisation by Sep

The Godrej Group firm has manufacturing units at Sirwal, Pune, and Mohali in Punjab. It has a peak manufacturing capacity of around 290,000 units of refrigerator

Scheme for phone makers finds no takers amid coronavirus lockdown

Despite the government recently announcing two ambitious schemes for the sector to attract new investment, none of the companies is planning to avail them any time soon.

Godrej Appliances to quadruple AC manufacturing capacity by next year

Lines up Rs 700 crore investment for capacity expansion

Godrej Appliances to invest Rs 700 cr in capacity expansion over next 3 yrs

Godrej Appliances on Monday said it will invest Rs 700 crore to increase its annual appliance production capacity by 19 lakh units by 2022, taking it up to 65 lakh units per annum. The appliances maker also plans to introduce newer technologies and carry out backward integration. "Godrej Appliances is all set to invest another Rs 700 crore by 2022. This latest announcement takes the tally of Godrej Appliances' investment in capacity and technology expansion to Rs 1,100 Crore over a period of six years," the Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co unit said. The fresh investment is aimed at raising the company's annual appliance production capacity by 19 lakh units by 2022, increasing it up to 65 lakh units per annum, it added. With this investment, Godrej Appliances plans to double the current capacity for washing machines - both fully automatic top load and semi-automatic - at its Shirwal and Mohali plants. "The brand also plans to introduce a new product line for fully automatic front load ...