Dr Pheroza Godrej

Going back in time through print ads can highlight compelling facts. Urvee Patil, third year, Bachelor of Arts (TYBA), Ruia College, shares, “While skimming through the magazines, we found out that Usha and Orient fans ran ads frequently.” A podcast about advertising in Godrej supplements the display. Patil, who was part of the podcast team, recalls her interview with IP Singh, the then head of marketing. 

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“He revealed curious details including the fact that 1986 television series, Buniyaad was sponsored by the firm, and how Godrej held typing competitions back in the day to promote their typewriters.” Dikshant Pawar, another TYBA student from this group, explained how their research helped them gauge India’s focus to achieve self-sufficiency in steel production. “It was a necessity for the country to be able to reap the benefits of industrialisation in agriculture. Steel plants emerged in Bhilai, Rourkela, Durgapur and Bokaro.”

An ad on Burmah-Shell used for textiles. PICS/GODREJ ARCHIVES COLLECTION

The course intends to bridge the gap in archiving corporate knowledge, a practice that faces challenges with new technology and data creation. The students who curated the exhibition were felicitated yesterday. On the occasion, Dr Pheroza Godrej, head, Godrej Archives Council, noted, “It is a skill development programme; the first-of-its-kind in Mumbai, as it will complement career opportunities in diverse fields. We have come a long way with these young adults who will take this message of conservation, archiving and business management, forward.” 

Till: April 7; 10 am to 5 pm 
At: Hubble, Plant 13 A, Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co Ltd, Vikhroli East. 
Log on to: archives@godrej.com (visitors are required to write to this address before visiting the premises)