Our History of Innovation and Engineering Excellence

1909
1909

Secured the first patent for Springless Locks (Patent No. 15773), under the seal of King Edward VII of England.

1918

Introduced the “Chavi Bar”, the first soap in the world to be formulated and manufactured only using vegetable fats.

1955
1955

Manufactured the first indigenously “Made in India” typewriter, the market for which was then totally dominated by imported brands.

1958
1958

Manufactured the seven cubic feet (212 litres) refrigerator – a first for the Indian market. Priced at Rs. 1885, it came equipped with a unique stainless-steel freezer.

1963
1963

Manufactured the first Forklift Truck in India in collaboration with Clarke Material Handling Company of the USA.

1995
1995

Introduced electronic security products and Ultra technology locks in India for the first time.

1997
1997

Godrej Mangroves becomes the first Indian mangrove forest to be ISO 14001 certified.

1999
1999

Built and delivered India’s first Cryogenic Engine for ISRO’s Geo-stationary Satellite Launch Vehicle.

2007
2007

Partnered with the Indian Navy to build critical marine equipment like Life Raft Container Ejection System and Mooring Capstan for submarines, manufactured for the first time in India.

2007

Introduced India’s first Mechatronic Door Lock Key and a unique Dual Access Control Padlock to secure Indian homes.

2011
2011

Commenced mapping of its carbon emissions to establish an ESG strategy with cost abatement cures and develop high level mitigation strategies.

2013

Manufactured and delivered, in a record time of 30 months, the Calandria (heart of a nuclear reactor) for India’s first 700MW nuclear power reactor for NPCIL.

2013

Supplied India’s first 4 Fuelling Machine Bridge & Carriages for 700 Mwe Nuclear Power Reactors.

2018
2018

Introduced the ‘Active Seating Concept’ – a cushioned back chair which adapts to body posture and playfully keeps the user active. India’s most awarded work chair with awards like I-Mark for and CII Design Excellence Award.

2019
2019

Selected as a finalist in the $1 million Global Cooling Prize, the only Indian firm in a global innovation competition to pioneer new environment-friendly cooling technologies.

2020
2020

First to offer innovative, automation retrofit upgrade for hospital beds with maximum patient convenience, minimal customer spends, reduced down-time and very low environmental impact.