The Wadia Group is among the oldest business houses, not only in India but the entire world. It was started in 1736 by the Parsi businessman Lovji Nusserwanjee Wadi. He started by building ships and docks in Mumbai (then Bombay). He built the Bombay dry-dock in 1750 that was the Asia’a very first dry dock.
About Wadia Group of Companies
Today, the group is a multi-billion dollar business entity. Led by Mr. Nusli Wadia, the Wadia business empire spans various sectors like consumer products, ari-lines, real estate, etc. Besides being a top-level revenue generator, the group is also passionate about CSR activities and is involved in many social initiatives. Creating sustainable value for all the stakeholders while being a responsible corporate citizen is the constant driving force behind the group’s success.
Many of the Wadia Group of Companies are listed in NSE and BSE that proves their business intelligence and market grasp.
List of Wadia Group of Companies
Let’s take a look at the various companies that are subsidiaries of the Wadia Group:
Bombay Dyeing
It started in 1879 as a small cotton yarn manufacturer. Over the years, the scale of operations grew in leaps and bounds and today, the company is among the most trusted brands in the country. The company is present in multiple domains like home furnishings, leisure clothing, men’s formal wear, towels, linen, etc. The quality of the products is of a premium level, and they are available at more than 350 exclusive and 2,000 multi-brand outlets.
Britannia Industries Ltd
With a legacy of a century behind it, Britannia is synonymous with biscuits in India, among other things. Britannia also signifies high quality, responsiveness to customers’ needs, and an unwavering focus on top-end service delivery. Generations of Indians have placed their trust in every product that Britania manufactures. Some of its top brands are Marie, Bourbon, Little Hearts, etc. Besides biscuits, it is also into dairy products, bread, rusk, croissant, etc.
GoAir
Launched as a low-fare carrier in 2005, GoAir today has more than 330 daily flights across 27 domestic & 9 international locations. It is a cost-effective airline for both business and leisure travelers. At the same time, the company doesn’t compromise on safety and comfort levels. The fleet is comprised of Airbus A320 aircraft that are equipped with the latest navigation and safety equipment. The guiding principles of the airline are – affordability, convenience, and punctuality.
Bombay Burmah
The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd (BBTCL) was set up more than a century and a half ago. Initially, its focus was on teakwood plantations and related business, primarily in Burmah (now Myanmar). Gradually, it diversified into tea and coffee almost a century ago. Today, it’s a widely diversified company, with involvement in products like dental care, electrical components, horticulture, landscaping, weighing machines, etc.
Electromags
For more than 3 decades, Electromags has represented the Wadia Group in the business of manufacturing automotive components. It supplies a wide range of solenoids, sensors, switches, slip rings, valves, etc. for both passenger and commercial vehicles, and also for two-wheelers.
Dental Products of India (DPI)
This ISO 9001:2008 division of the group has been operational since 1962. Manufacturing world-class products like DPI Cavity Lining, DPI Zinc Phosphate Cement, DPI Tooth Conditioner Etching Gel, etc., the company also exports them to over 15 countries. With proven expertise in production and a robust distribution network, DPI has made its presence felt in its segment.
Afcoset Balances
This division is a premier manufacturer of weighing products. It also exports them to a large number of premium clients all over the world. Since 1988, the company has been manufacturing high quality weighing instruments that are used by engineering and pharma companies, jewelry shops, research labs, etc. For its superior production process, it has won the ISO 9001:2008 certification.
National Peroxide
National Peroxide company is belongs to the chemical industry that manufactures hydrogen peroxide, compressed hydrogen gas, sodium perborate, and peracetic acid. It has an installed capacity of close to 95,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA). It is the largest player in the hydrogen peroxide market with a 42% market share. It is on its way to increase the capacity to 150,000 MTPA.
Bombay Realty
The real estate division of the Wadia Group, Bombay Realty, is transforming the way you look at luxury living. In its zeal to transform the Mumbai skyline by redefining high living, Bombay Realty has initiated some of the most high-end projects in Mumbai. The company is building an array of 3 BHK and 4 BHK luxury flats and also deluxe apartments and condos. A couple of ongoing world-class composite complexes that the company is now developing are the Island City Center and the Wadia International Center.
Wadia Techno Engineering Services
Among the most reputed engineering consultancy firms in the country, Wadia Techno Engineering Services (WTES) is involved in pre-feasibility and feasibility studies of infrastructure projects, detailed designing, preparing tenders, project management, and technical advisory. The ISO 9001:2015 certified firm sees itself not as a consultant, but as a partner in the client company’s growth and development. Some of its notable clients have been IIT Bombay, Ministry of Roads Transport & Highways (Government of India), National Highways Authority of India, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, etc.
List of Wadia Group of Companies
| Sl. No. | Name | Establishment | Head office | Website |
| 1 | Bombay Dyeing | 1879 | Mumbai | https://bombaydyeing.com/ |
| 2 | Britannia Industries Ltd | 1892 | Bengaluru | http://britannia.co.in/ |
| 3 | GoAir | 2005 | Mumbai | https://www.goair.in/ |
| 4 | Bombay Burmah | 1863 | Mumbai | http://bbtcl.com/ |
| 5 | Electromags | 2006 | Chennai | http://www.electromags.com/ |
| 6 | Dental Products of India (DPI) | 1962 | Chennai | https://www.dpi.co.in/ |
| 7 | Afcoset Balances | 2004 | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | National Peroxide | 1954 | Mumbai | http://www.naperol.com/ |
| 9 | Bombay Realty | 2011 | Mumbai | https://www.bombayrealty.in/ |
| 10 | Wadia Techno Engineering Services | 1960 | Mumbai | http://www.wadiaengg.com/
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