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Godrej Industries targets Rs 5 lakh crore valuation, unveils new brand identity
Group refreshes design, sets bold growth and sustainability roadmap for 2031
NEW DELHI: Godrej Industries Group has set its sights on a Rs 5 lakh crore valuation by 2031, alongside unveiling a refreshed brand identity that signals a broader strategic reset for its next phase of growth.
Announced at a media briefing at Godrej One in Mumbai, the move brings together business ambition and brand reinvention. The group, which operates across consumer products, real estate, financial services, agriculture and chemicals, is aiming to create a more unified presence across its diverse portfolio.
The updated identity, designed in-house, introduces a new typography system, sonic branding and visual elements to ensure consistency across platforms. At its core sits a renewed purpose anchored in three values: Inspire Trust, Create Delight and Be Bold.
Godrej Industries Group chairperson designate Pirojsha Godrej said the philosophy “Crafting tomorrow since 1897” reflects the group’s belief in balancing values with performance as it scales. He added that this approach will continue to guide how the company builds responsible and successful businesses.
The group’s financial ambitions are equally sharp. It reported over 20 per cent compound annual growth in both sales and net profit over the past five years, and is now targeting more than 15 per cent annual sales growth and over 20 per cent earnings per share growth going forward. It also plans to expand from three to five listed entities while maintaining return on equity above 18 per cent across businesses.
Sustainability remains a key pillar of the roadmap. The group reiterated its goal of achieving net-zero operations for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, alongside building a planet-positive supply chain by 2047. On the social front, it aims to reach 40 per cent representation of women, LGBTQ plus individuals and persons with disabilities within its workforce over the next five years.
Godrej Industries Group executive director and chief brand officer Tanya Dubash said the refreshed identity reflects both the company’s legacy and its future ambitions, helping unify its businesses while allowing each to retain its distinct role.
With this dual push on branding and business metrics, Godrej Industries is clearly aiming to do more than just grow. It is positioning itself to scale with purpose, blending legacy with a sharper, more contemporary edge as it looks toward 2031.
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Spark Eighteen acquires Voice AI startup JAM to boost capabilities
Deal brings voice tech edge as studio bets big on AI-led product growth
NEW DELHI: Spark Eighteen has acquired JAM, a Voice AI startup focused on building intelligent voice agents, in a move aimed at strengthening its capabilities in the fast-evolving artificial intelligence space.
Founded by Aayush Narang, Spark Eighteen has positioned itself as a global technology partner with a team of over 200 engineers, building digital products for startups and enterprises, particularly in the US market. The company operates a venture-building arm, Spark Eighteen Studio, alongside its investment vertical, Aay Capital, which backs early-stage startups.
JAM, founded by Ashish Khurana and Akshay Dewan, brings expertise in deploying scalable, human-like voice AI systems across use cases such as customer support, operations and workflow automation. Both founders were early team members at Zomato and Hyperpure, adding operational depth to the venture.
As part of the acquisition, Akshay Dewan will join Spark Eighteen as vice president of product and business operations, bringing experience in product strategy and scaling operations. Meanwhile, Ashish Khurana, who previously held leadership roles including senior director of engineering at Yubi and head of engineering at Zomato, will exit the company following the completion of the deal.
The acquisition will see JAM integrated into Spark Eighteen Studio, where it will contribute to building and scaling new AI-driven products, particularly in the voice interface layer, an area gaining traction as businesses look to simplify interactions with customers and systems.
Commenting on the move, Spark Eighteen founder Aayush Narang said, “Voice is emerging as a dominant interface in how businesses interact with customers and systems. JAM brings a strong foundation in this space, and together we aim to accelerate the adoption of intelligent, scalable voice solutions globally.”
Echoing this sentiment, JAM co-founder Ashish Khurana said, “We’ve always believed voice AI will fundamentally reshape user experiences in the tech and digital space. By joining Spark Eighteen, we are set to scale capabilities, talent and deploy faster across global markets.”
With this acquisition, Spark Eighteen is doubling down on its AI-first strategy, combining product engineering, venture building and investment under a unified ecosystem. As voice continues to gain ground as the next big interface, the deal positions the company to stay ahead in a rapidly shifting digital landscape.
