Kumar Birla

Chairman, Aditya Birla Group

Birth DetailsJuly 14, 1967 | Kolkata

NationalityIndian

LeagueBusiness Leader

EducationBachelor’s Degree in Commerce, University of Mumbai; MBA, London Business School; Chartered Accountancy, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Net Worth$16.2 billion (As of October 27, 2021)

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Kumar Birla’s Journey so far ...

Kumar Birla was 28 when he was made the chairman of their family’s business group after the death of his father Aditya Birla in 1995
When he first joined the company, the business group was spread across India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East or West Asia. He travelled across companies and restructured their leadership, making it more efficient
Along with increasing the operational capacities of the companies, Birla also oversaw the group’s foray into newer market segments such as mobile phones, telecommunications and supermarkets
His group’s UltraTech Cement has acquired some major brands, including Jaypee Cement’s plants, Binani Cement and the cement division of Larsen & Toubro, to become one of the largest producers of building materials in India
In 2007, Birla acquired the global metals company Novelis. It was considered to be the second-largest acquisition by an Indian company
During his tenure, Birla has made over 40 business acquisitions across the globe
Being the chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, he is actively involved with all the major group companies, including Hindalco, Grasim, UltraTech, Vodafone Idea and Aditya Birla Capital Limited, and chairs their boards as well
Starting out with cotton trading in 1857, the group’s business interests today include aluminium, copper, cement, textiles, carbon black, insulators, natural resources, solar power, agribusiness, telecommunications, financial services, retail and trading
Under Birla’s leadership, Aditya Birla Group’s turnover increased from $2 billion in 1995 to around $48 billion in 2019

Before you go ...

Birla’s great-grandfather Ghanshyam Das Birla funded Mahatma Gandhi’s independence drive against the British rule
In 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in his great-grandfather Ghanshyam Das Birla’s Delhi home at that time — Birla House

Last Updated: 27/10/2021

Kumar Birla News

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Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, leads Asia's richest family business, per Bloomberg. Adani is not on the list due to Bloomberg's methodology focusing on dynastic wealth. President Trump's tariffs raise concerns for Asia's richest families, impacting sectors like technology and aluminum.
Capacity expansion not a number game, says UltraTech chairman Kumar Birla
“We are leveraging this expanded manufacturing footprint to reduce our operational costs, particularly logistics costs and improve customer service by reducing lead time and leveraging our strong nation-wide distribution network,” Birla told shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting on Wednesday.
Kumar Birla re-enters race to buy Orient Cement to consolidate Ultratech's Southern push
Talks between CK Birla and Adani said to be at standstill over valuation, mining clearances. Orient stock up 45% in last 1 month.
Here's what you need to know about BK Birla Scholars Programme
The Aditya Birla Group offers scholarships for 10 students annually to pursue higher education at London Business School, covering tuition and hostel fees. Five recipients are from India, and the remaining five are from other parts of the world. Applicants should be Indian citizens with a good academic record and come from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds with at least two years of work experience.
KM Birla explains how India’s growth path will be decided by how it harnesses its greatest natural asset
In the decade ahead, India will be a country that will march to its own tune, create its own model of growth and lead the way in creating an innovative, energetic, equitable and sustainable economy. Even the most modest projections estimate that Indian economy will grow at an average rate of GDP growth of 7% over the next decade.
Corporate chatter: A Mumbai CEO caused a Covid-19 scare by coughing on a flight; Lenskart boss taking masterclasses from Manish Choksi
For Indian IT sector CEOs, travelling in the times of Covid-19 has become fraught with drama.
Closure of Idea-ATC $615-million tower deal likely next week
Last month, the government had cleared Vodafone India’s sale of its 10,926 captive towers to ATC for Rs 3,850 crore.
CCI gives unconditional nod to Vodafone-Idea merger
Idea Cellular confirmed the Competition Commission of India’s approval to the merger under sub section (1) of section 31 of the Competition Act.
BK Birla Group companies rally over succession planning speculation
The move by Kesoram Industries to revoke share pledge in Mangalam Cement, Century Textiles and Century Enka has revived investor interest in these stocks.
Case against Kumar Birla, others: CBI seeks time for clarifications
The court was hearing the closure report filed by CBI in its FIR lodged against Birla, former Coal Secretary P C Parakh and others.
Letter to Smriti Irani: Five steps to take India's education system from mediocre to world class
Central government should invest more resources in teacher education and development, principal training, ICT in education and assessments.
ET Awards 2013: A common theme of courage binds India’s business leaders
Renewal and change were top of the mind as India’s business leaders gathered to honour the best achievements of their compatriot.
From Ratan Tata, Anil Ambani to Sunil Mittal: A look at business leaders probed by CBI
While several industry leaders have been quizzed by the investigative agency, there are others who have been slapped with serious criminal charges.
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