Brands
Godrej Enterprises unfurls a new group brand identity
MUMBAI: It’s brand refresh time. First there was the Tata group’s Jaguar which went in for a totally new logo and brand identity. Now it’s the turn of the diversified engineering and design-led conglomerate, Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) to unveil a brand new identity.
Not totally brand new. For the cursive logo has been retained, reminiscent of the founder Pirojsha Godrej’s signature. However, gone are the three colours of yesteryear and only a striking colour purple has been introduced in the logo, signifying the brand’s commitment to quality and trust.
The colour purple brings in a strong sense of dynamism and confidence and symbolises GEG’s ambition to lead with sustainable, design led innovation and engineering excellence. The shift from three colours to a single colour allows for greater consistency and synergy across its businesses.
The new visual identity honours GEG’s rich legacy , says a press release, while embodying its commitment to actively participate in the building of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 through design-led innovation, enhancing consumer experience and shaping preferences for sustainable choices.
“The key to our sustained growth has been our ability to always remain relevant to India’s development needs and the brand refresh reflects our quest to continually reinvent ourselves. Our aspiration is to unlock greater value for customers by delivering solutions and experiences that positively impact lives. And while our core remains rooted in high quality and complex engineering, our brand must remain dynamic and meet the aspirations of our customers.” said GEG chairman & managing director Jamshyd Godrej.
Added GEG executive director Nyrika Holkar: “The new brand identity is more than just a change of colour, it embodies dynamism and blends authenticity with our ambition to redefine consumer experiences by leveraging design led innovation and service differentiation. It also reflects a shift in GEG’s ‘consumer first’ businesses to include a more premium offering that reflects changing customer aspirations and in our ‘Nation First’ businesses to provide more cutting-edge engineering solutions which showcase India’s prowess on a global scale.”
The new brand film starts with a call out to the first product of the Group – the iconic springless lock. The campaign celebrates the spirit of curiosity, creative problem solving, and a never-say-die attitude best demonstrated by children who question everything and are always resourceful enough to find a solution. Over the last 127 years, GEG has consistently reinvented itself to remain relevant to the evolving socio and economic context in India and globally. This commitment to reimagining possibilities and relentlessly pushing boundaries has enabled the brand to “unlock new worlds.”
To watch the new brand film click here: Godrej Enterprises Group
Brands
Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
