The question suggest you already have number of companies registered.
If that is the case and you want to use “Group of Companies” as part of your name, you can apply for company name.
You are required to apply for name reservation with MCA. Here, submit all the list of companies already registered. Once, approved, you can use that as part of name.
For example, Birla Group Holdings Private Limited.
As the name suggests, it is a holding company for all group companies. This is highly adopted method, to register a holding company to control and manage the other companies. One of your existing companies can be a holding company for other companies as well. (If you are finding this convenient option, make sure to consult a professional to discuss the legalities and formalities.)
Trademark Perspective:
You can also register a group trademark for these companies. Such marks are called associate marks. For example, Tata Group of Companies.
The holding or main company can also register a mark or logo for group of companies separately. It can further allow other companies to use the same through TM licence.
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