Early Life and Education
Smita Crishna Godrej was born in Mumbai, India, in 1951. She is the daughter of Naval Pirojsha Godrej, a prominent industrialist, and Soonoo Godrej. Smita received her education at J. B. Petit High School for Girls in Mumbai and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. She also obtained a diploma in communication arts specializing in television production from Loyola College in Montreal (now Concordia University).
Rise to Success and Involvement in the Godrej Group
Smita Crishna Godrej is a prominent member of the Godrej family, one of India's leading industrial dynasties. She holds a significant stake in the Godrej family assets, primarily through Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.. In 2024, following a business realignment within the Godrej Group, Smita and her brother, Jamshyd Godrej, inherited control of Godrej & Boyce along with its affiliates, real estate holdings, and other non-listed entities, forming the Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG).
Key Business Strategies and Current Role
Smita's influence is exercised through ownership and familial governance. She is involved in the family council with Jamshyd's branch to outline principles for wealth utilization. Her current focus is on governance and legacy planning within the Godrej Group.
Philanthropy
Smita is involved in several conservation projects, takes keen interest in protecting heritage structures, literature and theatre. She has been involved with the Udayachal Schools at Vikhroli, founded in 1955.
