Our Heritage
Stands as a testament to India's journey from a colonial past to a global economic powerhouse.
A New Vision:
Aditya Vikram Birla
G.D. Birla's grandson, Mr. Aditya Vikram Birla, further elevated Aditya Birla Group to international prominence.
In 1969, Aditya Vikram Birla made history by setting up Indo Thai Synthetics in Thailand, marking the Group's transformation into the first Indian multinational corporation.
By the 1990s, the Group had a presence in countries across Southeast Asia and beyond, expanding its portfolio to include pulp and fibre, chemicals, and metals.
As India's demand for metals soared, the Group founded Birla Copper at Dahej, Gujarat in 1998 — at the time, the world's largest single-location copper smelter with integrated port facilities.
Under Aditya Vikram Birla's leadership, the Group became a global leader in viscose staple fibre production, palm oil refining, insulators, and carbon black. His ambition for India's global industrial prominence inspired significant growth and innovation within the Group's various sectors.
A Modern Visionary
Kumar Mangalam Birla
At the age of 28, Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla took up the helm of the Group owing to the untimely demise of Mr. Aditya Vikram Birla. Today, Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, the current Chairman of Aditya Birla Group continues the legacy of his forebears.
He is a Chartered Accountant and holds an MBA degree from the London Business School, His tenure has seen an acceleration of growth and expansion across industries. He has spearheaded over 40 successful acquisitions, raising the Group's turnover by well over 30x to $65 billion, and positioning the group as a formidable global player across 20 sectors.
Some of the key acquisitions led by Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla include Aleris Corporation, Novelis, the second largest acquisition ever by an Indian company, Columbian Chemicals, Domsjö Fabriker, CTP GmbH — Chemicals & Technologies, Jaypee Cement, Binani Cement, Larsen & Toubro's cement division, Indal from Alcan, Madura Garments, the Chlor Alkali division of Kanoria Chemicals and Solaris Chemtech Industries.
Under his stewardship, Aditya Birla Group enjoys a position of leadership in all the major sectors in which it operates — from cement to chemicals, metals to textiles and fashion to financial services. Anchored by an extraordinary force of 187,000 employees belonging to 100 different nationalities across 40 countries, over the years Mr. Birla has built a highly successful meritocratic organisation. Under his stewardship, Aditya Birla Group's commitment to social responsibility and community welfare has been institutionalised, leaving a positive impact on society.
Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla's contributions extend beyond the business world. He has played key roles on various regulatory and professional boards, including the Reserve Bank of India and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). His work in corporate governance and policy-making has set the standard for Indian corporates and influenced administrative and legal reforms in the country.
Padma Bhushan
For his deep commitment and contributions to the industry, he was honoured with Padma Bhushan (one of India's highest civilian awards) by Government of India in 2023.
Aditya Birla Group's journey from a cotton trading business in India to a global conglomerate reflects the resilience and vision of four generations of the Birla family. Their contributions to India's industrial development, education, and social welfare have left an indelible mark on the nation's history. As the Group continues to expand and innovate, its impact on India's future and the global economy remains profound, highlighting it's Big in Your Life.