Godrej Capital, the financial wing of Godrej Industries Group has launched Qnity, an Employee Resource Group (ERG) for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies. This is the company’s way of reinforcing its commitment to equity and inclusion and is a part of the Pride Capital initiative focused on expanding queer representation.
According to Bhavya Misra, chief human resources officer, Godrej Capital, the Pride Capital initiative creates “a space for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies to connect, feel seen, and shape a culture rooted in belonging. It is an attempt to create a space where identities are respected, voices are heard, and support is backed by action.”
The company witnessed a five-fold increase in the onboarding of LGBTQIA+ professionals during this year’s Pride Month, thanks to the screening of more than 500 LGBTQIA+ profiles via targeted community outreach and strategic partnerships.
Qnity will offer a safe, supportive space to strengthen allyship and drive continued engagement through programming, dialogue and leadership involvement. It will continue to drive year-round engagement through mentorship circles, learning forums, partnerships and more.
Godrej Capital’s inclusive policies include all-gender restrooms across office locations, gender-affirmative care policy, flexible leave for diverse life journeys, and loan products tailored for same-gender partners. With these measures, the non-banking financial service company hopes to extend inclusion beyond the workplace and into the lives of the communities it serves.
The Pride Path hiring initiative focuses on expanding opportunities within the Collections function, opening doors for LGBT+ individuals and cis women, acknowledging the strength of diverse talent and perspectives.
In partnership with the Aravani Art Project, a trans-led collective, a mural titled ‘Building Financial Inclusion Together’ was co-created at the upcoming Kanjurmarg office. Developed with participation from queer artists and senior leaders, the mural is a vibrant symbol of unity, identity and visible allyship. The company also brought queer narratives to its customer-facing teams through Nukkad Natak performances across branches, creating space for dialogue and empathy.
A sensitisation campaign titled ‘Inclusion 101’ was launched internally to promote inclusive language, understanding of microaggressions, and everyday allyship reflecting the company’s intent to move beyond symbolic gestures and build lasting change.
