Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) has received the ‘Marquee Best of the Best Award’ for its achievements in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) at the Bombay Chamber Inclusion Awards 2026. The awards are instituted by the 190-year-old Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry. GCPL was also named first Runner-up in the Consumer and Life Sciences Sector.
The company said its inclusion strategy focuses on creating equitable opportunities and improving representation across its workforce. Initiatives including Aarambh, GOAL and Bersiap, along with inclusive hiring practices, have contributed to greater representation across manufacturing, sales and corporate teams.
Vaibhav Ram, Global HR Head, GCPL, said the company was proud to be recognised in the Marquee category, which features organisations setting benchmarks in inclusion and belonging. He said historically excluded groups account for more than half of GCPL’s global consumer base and have similar representation in its employee base.
Sandhya Ramesh, AVP – DEI, Culture & Engagement, said GCPL aims to expand inclusion efforts across its ecosystem and develop sustainable talent models in areas such as sales and manufacturing.
From a Guwahati market perspective, the company’s focus on inclusive hiring and broader workforce representation could support greater participation of diverse talent in FMCG sales, distribution and related functions in Assam and the wider Northeast market.
GCPL said its inclusion efforts also extend to distributors, suppliers, hiring partners, NGOs and community organisations, as well as product innovation through its Inclusive Olfactory Panel.
