Tag: Pushkar Gokhale

  • Godrej Security & Solutions products have evolved over the last 125 years: Pushkar Gokhale

    Godrej Security & Solutions products have evolved over the last 125 years: Pushkar Gokhale

    Mumbai: The security solutions business of Godrej & Boyce, part of Godrej Enterprises Group has introduced its new ‘Khushiyon Ke Rakhwale’ campaign. The campaign highlighted the brand’s commitment to securing homes and ensuring the protection of what matters the most. With innovative and reliable home security solutions that provide peace of mind for families across India, the campaign aims to emphasise the emotional comfort that comes with knowing people’s loved ones are well-protected.

    Indiantelevsion.com caught up with Godrej & Boyce EVP and business head of the security solutions business Pushkar Gokhale who gave an overall brief of the campaign and lot more!

    Edited excerpts

    On the inspiration behind this campaign

    In developing our campaign, we conducted research to explore the correlation between happiness and security. We aimed to determine whether such a connection exists and, if so, to what extent. This led us to survey 2,400 customers to understand this relationship, which ultimately shaped the direction of our campaign. For the past 125 years, Godrej Security & Solutions has evolved its products to enhance people’s safety and security. Discovering a link between happiness and safety inspired us to position ourselves as a brand that “secures your happiness.” This is how the seeds of our campaign were planted. Previously, we focused on “Desh ki Tijori,” and now we’re excited to launch “Khushiyon ke Rakhwale,” perfectly timed for the festive season.

    On some key features

    We are continually innovating, and this campaign is no exception. Our strategy includes leveraging digital media, social media platforms, OTT channels, and television. Additionally, we plan to execute on-ground activations, taking advantage of our 5,000 retail counters nationwide to raise awareness and engage consumers through an omnichannel approach. Our e-commerce growth also supports this initiative.

    On the crucial aspect of this campaign

    Awareness is a crucial aspect of our campaign, especially since our research revealed a prevalent mindset among customers: “Nothing will happen to me.” We aim to educate them that security incidents can happen to anyone and emphasize the importance of preparedness. Our product range addresses security at various levels—from home entry points to the heart of the home, represented by our secure lockers. With rising jewelry and gold prices, protecting these valuable items becomes imperative; neglecting security invites potential theft.

    On the growing technology incorporated in this market

    We prioritize consumer research, as our customers increasingly view technology as integral to security, particularly in the banking and jewelry sectors. To meet these needs, we have enhanced our products with smart technology, incorporating artificial intelligence and IoT capabilities.

    Any particular challenge for the security solutions market

    One challenge we face in the home locker category is that, while we hold an 80 per cent market share, our focus should shift from simply increasing market share to expanding the market size itself. This requires increasing product adoption and building the category, as there are numerous substitutes available. Many customers still resort to hiding valuables in mattresses or temple houses—basic tactics that any burglar would recognize. We are committed to educating our customers about the importance of proper security solutions.

    On future plans and other innovations

    Moreover, our product development is driven by consumer research. For instance, our digital home locks have evolved from basic keypads to incorporating biometric access and multiple security features. We are also working on innovations that allow mobile phones to serve as keys, utilizing one-time passwords for added security. These technological advancements will continue to evolve as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing home security.

  • Godrej Security Solutions unveils Secure Your Home While You Roam campaign

    Godrej Security Solutions unveils Secure Your Home While You Roam campaign

    Mumbai: Godrej Security Solutions, a division of Godrej & Boyce, a pioneering name in home security, unveils its latest campaign titled Secure Your Home While You Roam. This quirky ad campaign aims to redefine the traditional mindset associated with safeguarding valuables during travel seasons, urging individuals to rely on logic rather than magic.

    The underlying theme of the campaign, Magic pe nahi, Logic pe bharosa rakho, is a clear call to travellers to prioritise rationality over faith when it comes to securing valuables. It addresses the prevalent notion of leaving home during vacations with the belief that divine intervention will protect valuables. Instead, the campaign emphasises the importance of investing in advanced security solutions like home lockers to ensure peace of mind while away from home.

    Godrej Security Solutions EVP and business head Pushkar Gokhale shared his insights on the campaign’s inception, stating, “Godrej Security Solutions stands as a trusted guardian for households across India, ensuring security for generations to come. Our campaign challenges traditional beliefs by promoting a logical approach to home security. We aim to empower individuals to make informed decisions, alleviating travel anxieties. With advanced Home Lockers offering comprehensive security, we redefine safeguarding valuables. Prioritizing convenience and logic over traditional methods, we instil trust in our customers. Our ultimate goal is to ensure peace of mind by Securing Happiness wherever the travellers go.”

    The campaign, designed to be an ever-present fixture, recognizes the perpetual nature of travel planning among Indian households. With travel becoming a year-round pursuit, the messaging of “Secure Your Home While You Roam” remains relevant regardless of the season.

    With an expected 20 per cent increase in revenue from the travel season, largely contributed by the metro cities, Godrej Security Solutions anticipates a significant uptake of its Advanced Range Home Lockers among discerning consumers seeking reliable security solutions. Wherein, Godrej Security Solutions’ NX Advanced Home Lockers boast a triple locking system comprising digital, biometric, and mechanical, ensuring top-notch security. They come with additional features like an inbuilt ibuzz alarm, voice acknowledgments, low battery indicator, master password, and mechanical override key, catering to users of all ages.

  • Godrej Security Solutions unveils ‘Desh Ki Tijori’ campaign with Ayushmann Khurrana

    Godrej Security Solutions unveils ‘Desh Ki Tijori’ campaign with Ayushmann Khurrana

    Mumbai: Synonymous with the Indian ‘Tijori’ – Godrej Security Solutions has unveiled their latest campaign ‘Desh Ki Tijori’ with Bollywood star and brand ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana. The brand that is a business unit of Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group has been focusing on innovations and tech-enabled solutions through their platform Secure 4.0.

    The ‘Desh Ki Tijori’ campaign communicates how since the first made-in-India Locker by Godrej in 1902 to the latest digital lockers, the product is one that stands out in India’s households. Godrej Security Solutions Sr VP & business head Pushkar Gokhale spoke of how in today’s evolving landscape, where aesthetics and home décor often take centre stage by the homeowners it’s vital to educate consumers about the importance of prioritizing home security without waiting for an unprecedented event to happen. In addition to that, as the trend of smart home devices continues, it is imperative that home security brands are also enabled with smart home technology, since consumers today are opting for more tech-integrated solutions.

    The smart home designed inside the van showcases a comprehensive range of smart home security products ranging from home security lockers, video door phones, to home security cameras and CCTV cameras. The Smart home inside the Van represents a powerful initiative that is aimed at inspiring and guiding home owners toward adopting smarter home security solutions and prioritising home security.

    Godrej Security Solutions Sr VP & business head Pushkar Gokhale stated: “As a brand, that has relentlessly worked towards securing not only Indian Homes, but also contributed towards Security of key sectors like Banking, Jewellery, Hospitality and many more, I’m glad to see positive vibes in response to our innovations that we are unveiling under the Secure 4.0 umbrella.

    As one of India’s most iconic brands, the thought behind ‘Desh Ki Tijori’ was to showcase a product that people have trusted many decades, and a category which is constantly evolving with changing consumer needs driven by the threat landscape.

    As a part of this initiative, we have designed “four (4) Vans” specifically to showcase our latest home security innovations and these Vans shall be embarking upon a journey across East, West, North and South starting with Mumbai. Our target is to cover 100 cities in India in less than 100 days and spread awareness around the Home Security Space, and help our customers to make the right decision.” said Godrej Security Solutions Sr VP & business head Pushkar Gokhale.

    “I am extremely pleased that our Brand Ambassador Ayushmann is here with us today, as he echoes our thoughts to the Indian Homes, about the importance of investment in Security, to ensure one’s Peace of Mind.”

    Bollywood star and Godrej Security Solutions brand ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana said, “As someone who travels a lot and spends so much time outside the home, I completely understand the value of security of my home and it’s surroundings. Like so many Indians, I too have grown up with Godrej in my home, in some form or the other and it’s truly an honour to be associated with Godrej Security Solutions. I remember an old ‘tijori’ that my family had and it was seen as the epitome of securing valuables in the house. Today, as I want more tech enabled and digitally savvy products I am so glad I can still trust a Godrej ‘Tijori’ for my ‘peace of mind’ but only I have a very cool digital locker with biometric scanners. This is exactly what today’s campaign is about, that the tijori or the Godrej home locker has constantly been evolving. And I’m so thrilled to see how Godrej Security Solutions is focusing on innovations constantly not only for our homes but for India overall. Because as a consumer we are linked directly or indirectly. We will want our home locker and bank locker to be secured by the best after all!”

    With a steadfast commitment to innovation and security, Godrej Security Solutions continues to redefine industry standards by introducing advanced products that address the evolving needs of businesses and individuals. Secure 4.0 is a continuation of the initiative by Godrej Security Solutions to spread awareness around the change in the type of threats and making users conscious about upgrading to the best security measures.