Aditya Birla Group is today one of the most prominent leaders in Global Corporates. The roots of the company have its origin since almost a century before India’s independence. Also, the company played a major role in country’s economic growth tied with the quest for political freedom.
The Birla Business Empire started its journey in1857. Its foundation was laid by Shiv Narayan Birla, who started cotton trading in Pilani, Rajasthan, in 1857.Since then, the company has evolved in various critical sectors such as fibre, aluminium, cement and chemicals.
Today this $40 billion net worth corporation has over 120,000 employees from 42 nations and operates in 36 countries. Many of the group firms are in the league of Fortune 500 companies. The corporate giant runs 18 charitable hospitals and serve more than a million villagers. The group is the largest Indian multi-national company, with manufacturing operations in the US. The group companies are the top viscose staple fibre (VSF) and carbon black manufacturers in the world. Till date the group has made 26 acquisitions in 17 years in India and globally, the highest number by any Indian multinational.
Grasim Industries Ltd. Is the flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group. It was incorporated on 25 August 1947, just 10 days after India became independent. The firm then manufactured textiles from imported raw materials. Grasim is now a global leader in viscose staple fibre. UltraTech, the group's cement manufacturing business, is among the world's top 10 makers of the commodity.
Aditya Birla Group is today a great corporate giant of the country and serves not only in economy but also several social affairs of the country.
