A History of Heartwork
THE GODREJ LEGACY
Since 1897
Every day, 1.1 billion people around the world experience Godrej.
Founded over 125 years ago during the Swadeshi Movement, Godrej has shaped India’s progress—from pioneering safes and vegetable oil soaps to crafting ballot boxes for the country’s first election.
Across real estate, consumer goods, finance, chemicals and agriculture, our success comes from the passion our people bring to their work. In real estate, this translates into high-quality, sustainable spaces designed for life beyond work—places to think, create, connect and recharge.
We believe we are only as good as what we do next. Our commitment to people, the planet and progress has built a legacy of trust, innovation and impact—one we continue to grow every day.
Leadership
Pirojsha Godrej
Chairperson
Pirojsha Godrej is Chairperson Designate of the Godrej Industries Group and serves as Chairperson of Godrej Properties, Godrej Capital, and Godrej Ventures. He provides strategic direction to the Group, guided by its purpose of Crafting tomorrow since 1897. Under his leadership, the Group is building on its legacy with clear ambition, continuing to earn reputation and relevance through results, while remaining anchored in its values.
With a market capitalisation of approximately USD 20 billion as of 31 March 2026, the Group has delivered strong and consistent performance, achieving over 20% compounded annual growth in both sales and net profits over the five years leading up to FY26. It is the leading player in India across several business categories, including residential real estate, animal feed, crude palm oil, oleochemicals, household insecticides, hair colour, and air care.
The Group’s largest companies, Godrej Consumer Products and Godrej Properties, were both ranked number one globally in their respective categories on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices in 2025. Godrej Properties also secured the top global ranking in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) 2025, reflecting the Group’s integrated and long-term approach to sustainability.
Prior to taking on leadership at the Godrej Industries Group, Pirojsha has led Godrej Properties through a phase of rapid growth culminating in it becoming the largest real estate developer in India by sales in FY21, a position it continues to hold. He also founded Godrej Capital and Godrej Ventures.
Pirojsha graduated from the Wharton School of Business, completed a Master’s in International Affairs from Columbia University, and earned an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Karan Bolaria
Managing Director and CEO
As Godrej Ventures’ CEO and Managing Director, Karan Bolaria has built his work around creating and scaling real estate platforms, combining institutional capital with high-quality products through long-term partnerships with investors, partners, and teams.
Karan’s outlook has been shaped by early exposure to people driven by curiosity and lifelong learning. He believes that consistent, long-term value is created through disciplined capital allocation, operational excellence, and a deep understanding of market needs. His approach focuses on building platforms that combine local insight with global standards, where quality, design, and execution reinforce each other over time.
In 2016, Karan founded Godrej Ventures, establishing the Group’s private equity real estate business and creating a platform for partnering institutional capital with scalable opportunities. He had joined the Godrej Group in 2009 at Godrej Properties during a period of rapid growth, serving as Head of Capital Strategy and leading special development projects as a member of the senior leadership team.
Since then, Karan has led the creation of five funds and multiple investments, scaling the business to $2.5 billion in assets under management and deploying over $5 billion in capital. He has identified emerging market needs, including high-quality front-office developments, and built platforms that combine operational discipline, design excellence, and capital efficiency to deliver enduring assets and environments that support productivity, community, and long-term value creation.
Karan splits his time between Singapore and Mumbai. His interests include Indian Modern Art and Himalayan Medieval Sculpture, along with swimming and golf. These reflect an appreciation for craftsmanship, culture, and timeless design, echoing the thoughtfulness he brings to the platforms and workspaces he builds. He holds advanced degrees from Columbia University and the University of Florida and an AMP from the Harvard Business School.
He is focused on building platforms that endure, where capital, design, and execution come together to create lasting value across cycles.
