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Mia by Tanishq reaffirms commitment to sustainability with new initiatives
Mumbai: In celebration of World Environment Day, Mia by Tanishq, one of India’s trendiest fine jewellery brands is proud to announce a series of sustainability initiatives under the theme of #GoldForGood. These initiatives highlight Mia’s ongoing commitment to fostering a greener planet and promoting environmentally conscious practices within the jewellery industry.
As part of continuing efforts to contribute to the environment, Mia by Tanishq is launching a special plantation drive. For every purchase made at a Mia store during June, a tree will be planted in the customer’s name. As part of its Environment Day initiative, Mia is contributing towards the Trees for Villagers program in Fatehabad, Haryana, India. The “Trees for Villagers” program is a unique initiative where for every purchase made, a tree is planted in the customer’s name. This program aligns with the theme of “Only One Earth” for Environment Day, emphasizing the importance of preserving the planet for future generations. This initiative underscores Mia’s dedication to creating a positive environmental impact and aligns with our broader vision for sustainability.
Mia by Tanishq continues to prioritize sustainability across multiple touch points of the value chain from stores to the manufacturing processes. Most of the jewellery from Mia is crafted using recycled gold, significantly reducing the environmental impact associated with mining fresh gold. This not only conserves natural resources but also promotes responsible sourcing and sustainable production practices.
Alongside these efforts, Titan’s jewellery division, including Mia by Tanishq, is working diligently towards ambitious sustainability goals. These include becoming carbon-neutral and water-positive in manufacturing. They have also implemented a comprehensive 4-P framework – People, Place, Process & Planet – to ensure our vendor partners adhere to our rigorous sustainability standards.
Mia by Tanishq business head Shyamala Ramanan stated, “At Mia, we are deeply committed to creating beautiful jewellery pieces that also honour our planet. Our #GoldForGood initiatives reflect our dedication to sustainability, ensuring that our customers can make a positive impact with every purchase. The brand’s efforts are encapsulated in symbolizing the commitment to responsible and sustainable practices. At Mia, we believe that style and sustainability can go hand in hand, and we are dedicated to making a positive difference in the world.”
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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.
