On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Business Today TV speaks with Nadir Godrej, Chairperson of Godrej Industries Group. Godrej says AI initiatives are running across the group, largely in early stages but already showing productivity gains. He stresses that AI should drive growth, not just cost cuts, so employees are not laid off. In agribusiness, AI helps connect with Indian farmers through soil sampling, satellite imaging and weather forecasting, boosting productivity and encouraging more farmers to grow oil palm. Over time, AI will enable better services for more farmers and businesses.
On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Business Today TV speaks with Nadir Godrej, Chairperson of Godrej Industries Group, on how CEOs are navigating rising global trade tensions. Godrej says while tariffs have affected some Indian businesses, the broader economy remains resilient, with export losses to the US largely offset by trade with other regions. He notes that shifting trade dynamics are pushing countries closer together and believes India will overcome current challenges. Godrej also highlights that global corporations continue investing in India, signalling business confidence beyond geopolitics.
At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Business Today TV speaks with Nadir Godrej, Chairperson of Godrej Industries Group, on India’s growth outlook. Godrej says India’s growth story has stayed resilient despite COVID, supply shocks and global conflict. He believes growth in 2026 and beyond will be driven by continued reforms and tax cuts, which have already helped boost consumption and economic momentum. GST reductions were particularly important, and he expects further tax relief in the next budget. Godrej adds that if tax cuts expand the economy without reducing revenue, the deficit-to-GDP ratio will fall even if deficit levels remain.
At BT Davos 2026, Business Today TV hosts an insightful conversation with Nadir Godrej, Chairperson, Godrej Industries Group, on the Spirit of Dialogue in an increasingly contested world. As geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation and policy uncertainty reshape the global economy, the session explores the importance of multilateral cooperation, leadership responsibility and systemic resilience. The discussion also examines India’s approach to building domestic strength through manufacturing, digital infrastructure and skills, while navigating global disruptions. Nadir Godrej shares perspectives on sustaining growth, policy stability, and the role of technology and AI in shaping a more stable and inclusive global economic future.
WEF Davos 2026: Turning to India’s resilient growth trajectory, he said recent tax cuts, particularly in goods and services tax (GST), are “panning out well” and could further fuel domestic expansion if structured to protect budgetary health.
Despite the uptick in revenue, operational performance came under heavy pressure. EBITDA plunged 76.5 per cent YoY to Rs 134.7 crore from Rs 573.9 crore.
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The Godrej Industries Group was the fastest growing establishment in the BT500 list, seeing a stupendous 382% rise in PAT
Analysts at Religare Broking highlighted continued weakness in the banking index as a concern, though relative strength in FMCG, auto and consumer durables sectors provided support.
The Pidilite Industries board, at its meeting held on August 30, had recommended and approved a special dividend of Rs 10 per equity share of a face value of Rs 1 each.





