Mumbai, 19 February 2025: Locks and Architectural Solutions, a business unit of the Godrej Enterprises Group, successfully hosted the 2nd edition of the Godrej Value Co-Creators Club (GVCC) Cricket Championship 2025. GVCC is designed to foster relationships and teamwork within the Architects and Interior Designers (AID) community through India’s most beloved sport—cricket.Held on 15th and 16th February 2025, the high-energy tournament brought together 20 leading AID firms, including ZZ Architects, M. Moser, Reza Kabul, and others from across Mumbai, in a spirited display of competition, camaraderie, and sportsmanship.
The championship culminated in an electrifying final between AHC Smashers (Architect Hafeez Contractor) and Edifice Cricket Club (ECC). In a thrilling match, AHC Smashers emerged victorious, claiming the GVCC Cricket Championship 2025 Trophy with outstanding skill and teamwork. The ‘Man of the Series’ award was presented to Mr. Fazal, whose stellar performance was instrumental in his team’s success.
Over the course of 27 adrenaline-fueled matches, players showcased not only their cricketing talent but also the spirit of unity and collaboration within the AID community. The event was streamed live, with real-time updates available on Stumps, making the excitement accessible to a wider audience and strengthening engagement across the industry.
Reflecting on the event’s impact, Mr. Shyam Motwani, EVP and Business Head, Locks and Architectural Solutions, Godrej Enterprises Group, shared: “The GVCC Cricket Championship is not just about cricket; it is about building strong industry relationships, fostering teamwork, and creating meaningful collaborations within the AID community. At Godrej Enterprises Group, we believe that engaging beyond business strengthens professional networks and drives industry-wide growth. The overwhelming participation and enthusiasm this year reinforce the value of such initiatives in bringing our community closer together.”
This championship is an integral part of the Godrej Value Co-Creators Club (GVCC), a platform dedicated to cultivating a connected and future-ready industry. A prestigious annual awards program, the GeeVees Awards, also recognizes excellence and innovation in the AID sector. These initiatives reinforce the brand’s mission of fostering industry-wide engagement.
This one-of-a-kind event provides an exclusive platform for the AID community to bond over cricket—a sport deeply embedded in India’s culture—while fostering meaningful business relationships. The GVCC Cricket Championship 2025 has set a new benchmark for industry engagement, demonstrating the power of sports in strengthening collaborations and partnerships. With the overwhelming success of this edition, GVCC looks forward to an even bigger and more impactful tournament next year. As the platform continues to evolve, such initiatives will remain at the core of uniting the industry.
The 20 participating teams at GVCC 2025 were: Godrej Locks & Architectural Solutions (Godrej Vikings), Sandeep Shikre & Associates (SSA Strikers) ZZ Architects (ZZ Architects),Arch Group International (AGI Stars),Concept Consilio India Pvt. Ltd. (Concept),Designers Group (DG XI), DSP,Edifice Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (Edifice Cricket Club),Architect Hafeez Contractor (AHC Smashers &AHC Strikers),Hiten Sethi & Associates (HSA Titans),Kapadia Associates (KA Strikers),M. Moser Design Associates (India) Pvt. Ltd. (M. Moser Mumbai), Mandviwala Qutub & Associates (MQA),PG Patki Architects (PGP), Pentaspace Design Studio (Pentaspace Strikers),ARK Reza Kabul Architects (ARK Reza Kabul),Shashi Prabhu & Associates, Assystem Stup and Talati & Partners LLP (TPA Titans)
