Brands
Club Mahindra launches discover India NFTs
Mumbai: Club Mahindra, the leading brand of Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd, has launched its first-ever, limited-edition series of NFTs, offering a unique opportunity to discover India through digital art. The collection comprises of 25 AI-generated digital artworks inspired by the iconic paintings by global maestros. The series is a fusion art that celebrates the beauty of some of India’s incredible destinations and the spectacular masterpieces by legendary artists.
The NFT offering from Club Mahindra unveils an incredible opportunity for art aficionados, holiday enthusiasts, and art collectors to own a piece of exclusive virtual art, showcasing awe-inspiring images of Club Mahindra resorts. Club Mahindra has partnered with TreasurePACK to host these utility-led NFTs minted on Polygon POS, offering a diverse range of resort images in MP4 and GIF files.
Through these fusion artworks, Club Mahindra transports you into a realm where artistry intertwines with the serene landscapes of the resorts. In a stroke of creative brilliance, the pictures of select resorts have undergone a remarkable transformation, seamlessly merging with the iconic works of art by maestros such as Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, Leonardo Da Vinci, Edvard Munch, Katsushika Hokusai, and Rabindranath Tagore. These meticulously edited images form a harmonious blend, capturing the essence of the resorts’ natural beauty and infusing them with the distinctive styles of these legendary artists.
Each picture tells a story of its own, showcasing the timeless charm and allure reminiscent of the iconic paintings they are inspired by. Just as the brushstrokes of these masterpieces are eternally unique, so do the Club Mahindra resorts, each possess an unrivalled charm and character. Through this captivating fusion of art and nature, Club Mahindra paints a vivid portrait, evoking a sense of exclusivity and reminding us that, like these extraordinary paintings, these resorts are truly one-of-a-kind treasures awaiting to be discovered.
Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India Ltd CMO Pratik Mazumder stated, “As Digital collectibles and blockchain technology is evolving in India, NFTs are an enabler for us to offer an immersive experience to our consumers. We are thrilled to present these artistic interpretations of our resort images, blending the worlds of art and family travel. Through these stunning visuals, we aim to inspire our guests and create an immersive experience that goes beyond the ordinary. We believe these images will captivate the imagination and enhance the anticipation of our guests, encouraging them to embark on a truly unforgettable vacation.”
As a bonus, buyers of the NFTs will receive a complimentary 2-night/3-day holiday voucher, allowing them to experience the beautiful Club Mahindra resorts first-hand. This NFT offer is open to everyone, regardless of whether they are members or non-members. This inclusive approach ensures that art enthusiasts and vacation lovers from all walks of life can avail this opportunity.
Brands
Godrej clarifies ‘GI’ identifier after logo similarity debate
Says GI is not a logo, will not replace Godrej signature across products.
MUMBAI: In a branding storm where shapes did the talking, Godrej is now spelling things out. Godrej Industries Group (GIG) has issued a clarification on its newly introduced ‘GI’ identifier, addressing questions around its purpose and design following a wave of online criticism. At the centre of the debate were two concerns: whether the new mark replaces the long-standing Godrej logo, and whether its geometric design mirrors other corporate identities.
The company has drawn a clear line. The Godrej signature logo, it said, remains unchanged and continues to be the sole logo across all consumer-facing products and services. The ‘GI’ mark, by contrast, is not a logo but a corporate group identifier intended for use alongside the Godrej signature or company name, and aimed at stakeholders such as investors, media and talent rather than consumers.
The need for such a distinction stems from the 2024 restructuring of the broader Godrej Group into two separate business entities. With both continuing to operate under the same Godrej name and signature, the identifier is positioned as a way to differentiate the Godrej Industries Group at a corporate level.
The rollout, however, triggered a broader conversation on design originality. Critics pointed to similarities between the GI mark’s geometric composition and logos used by companies globally, raising questions about distinctiveness.
Responding to this, GIG said its intellectual property and legal review found that such overlaps are common in minimalist, geometry-led design systems. Basic forms such as circles and rectangles appear across dozens of brand identities worldwide, the company noted.
It added that the identifier emerged from an extensive design process and was chosen for its simplicity, allowing it to sit alongside the Godrej signature without competing visually. While acknowledging that elemental shapes may appear less distinctive in isolation, the group emphasised that the mark is part of a broader identity system that includes a custom typeface, sonic branding and other proprietary elements.
Following legal and ethical assessments, the company said it found no impediment to using the identifier, reiterating that the GI mark is a corporate tool not a consumer-facing symbol.
In short, the logo isn’t changing but the conversation around it certainly has.
