Today, with operations in 35 countries, and revenues of US$44.3 billion, the Group is a leading stalwart in aluminium, cement manufacturing, viscose staple fibre, carbon black, chemicals, copper, financial services, telecom, branded apparels, fertilisers, viscose staple yarn, and insulators. This Indian Conglomerate is standing tall and Inspiring an entire generation to look forward to being associated with it in some, or the other way. As a rational individual, it was never hard to decide on my loyalty to ABG.
My Early Associations:
Irrespective of the achievement, I believe dreams never fade away, but they keep you looking forward with a sense of purpose in life. As a youngster preparing for competitive exams in my intermediate, I was always fascinated by the BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, and YouTube Campus Tour videos were my significant source of inspiration. Having been set up in collaboration with MIT, USA (another big name to be inspired from), the college always used to be top in my mind, and it was then I've got to research about the Pioneers and the Group behind this legacy. It was during this time; I had developed my liking to read and know more about Aditya Birla Group and Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla.
Birlas' - The Motivating Factor:
Though I couldn't get into BITS Pilani for doing bachelors, the obsession in finding more about ABG and its pioneers have remained with me. I started understanding the brands under Aditya Birla Group Umbrella and coming from a middle-class background, the enterprise nature of Birlas' is a significant motivating factor. Birlas' inspired me to set a goal of becoming like one of them and instilled industrious nature in me. This is the nature I carried all along my B.E Civil Engineering from Osmania University.
ABG is a Brand you keep associating with:
My dad gifted me a new mobile phone when I joined engineering college, and the first-ever sim I bought was of IDEA. Being a Civil Engineer, I had used Ultratech Cement for casting concrete cubes in the concrete laboratory. For my first ever job interview, I had bought fine linen white Peter England Shirt and a terylene-rayon blend slim-fit design Van Heusen grey suit. I believe the positiveness I had because of the ABG Brand association, that blessed day converted my interview into a job offer. After I received my first paycheck, the avenue I depended on depositing my savings is Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
The statement "Being a conglomerate, it is highly unlikely that you have gone without using any ABG products in your life." is very much true in my life. The above line up of brand association in my life depicts this. If this is the case with a small-town boy like me, I am sure ABG Brand has a much more significant influence in the lives of many Indians and the citizens of the world.
Humble beginnings to making an Impact:
If you have seen lush green Paddy fields and the paddy crops swaying rhythmically to the cool breeze, and thousands of Coconut trees and the Coconut farm trees stretch for hundreds of kilometres either in a movie/WhatsApp status or during a train journey. I am sure those images are from the Konaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, yes, it is my native place, and I am proud to state that I belong to that 'Land of Coconuts.'
May 9th, 1994, was a beautiful day not because I was born, but because a world was born to my parents. My journey was not exceptional like many great people, a humble one, born in a middle class (A class of society whose dreams and aspirations always dominate their financial or infrastructural abilities). My story is no exception.
Studying hard and being best in education was not just a say but was deeply embedded in my consciousness and because of which my parents had no trouble bringing me up. This very nature has helped me keep my parents happy and those Sharma Ji ka beta/Kapoor Ji ki Beti stories away from my house.
Every journey has twists and turns, sometimes U-turns. Though I was focussed initially in my educational journey, during my engineering, I lost track of the purpose, wasted time and ended up being a low performer in the 1st semester (Scored a meagre 7.64 SGPA). As failures are stepping stones to success, this first jerk in my engineering taught me valuable lessons of managing time, focusing my energies on the top priority items, and by the time I had 2nd Semester exams I was ultimately a changed person concerning the purpose of doing Engineering. Guess what; I am amongst the top 10 performers in the class in the 2nd-semester exams (Secured 8.86 SGPA). From then, I never looked back, and today after three years of successful work experience in the IT Sector, I have cracked CAT and joined the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ranchi to pursue MBA.
One's success is not determined by his/her mere ability, but by what is he/she is willing to trade-off to find the purpose and pursuing it. Seeking you're why is most important, and it takes you on a bandwagon to achieve excellence in what you do.
Comments
Manish Saran
Manikanta... You had a great journey and you are inspiring people. Keep going and i wish you will get ABG in final placement.
16 Jul 2019, 11.42 AM
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T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Thank you Manish :)
17 Jul 2019, 12.50 AM |
krishna siripalli
It's great to hear your amazing journey.. Wish you all the luck for upcoming challenges. We miss you Mani..
16 Jul 2019, 12.14 PM
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T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Thank you so much Vamsi :)
17 Jul 2019, 12.50 AM |
supraja reddy
The new success of yours is yet another milestone in your success story. You are for sure going to attain new heights. All the best for your future keep going...
16 Jul 2019, 06.47 PM
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T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Thank you much Supraja :)
17 Jul 2019, 12.51 AM |
Shubadeepthi Beerukuri
MBA aspirant
Manikanta...You inspire people with your words. All the best for all your future endeavours
16 Jul 2019, 07.57 PM
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T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Dear Deepthi, Thank you for taking the time out and reading the article. Indeed you are a great support in whatever I do. Thank you so much for being there.
17 Jul 2019, 12.52 AM |
KAKARLA SUBHASH
Gold Medalist | Goldman Sachs | Factset | IIM Ranchi | Author | Public Speaker K Subhash is a student of MBA at IIM Ranchi. Subhash received a Gold Medal from the Hon'ble Vice President of India in 2017. He has published several research papers in the areas of finance and analytics in reputed journals with high impact factor with ISBN/ISSN. Also into Spirituality, he has a book titled ‘Voices: Perceptions of Oneness and Plurality’ to his credit, published by GITAM University Press in 2018. He received many awards such as the University Merit Award, the Best Leader Award for his meritorious contributions. He is currently serving as the Chief Advisor of Public Relations & Media Cell-GUH. Besides academics, he is highly interested in rural skill development & education and he is also the President of an NGO, based out of Hyderabad.
Touching, very well penned down. All the best, Manikanta!
17 Jul 2019, 01.24 AM
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T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Thank you so much, Anna. Certain help cannot be Thanked enough, thank you for being one such senior in my life :)
17 Jul 2019, 01.40 AM |
Vishal Agrawal
Enthusiast about knowledge. Seldom indulges in sketching. Shopaholic.
Worth the read bro.
18 Jul 2019, 11.48 PM
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T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Thanks Bro :)
19 Jul 2019, 07.19 PM |
Kiran rajan Ezhuthachan
Kiran Rajan - Indian Institute of Management Ranchi 19-21
Manikanta . Really appreciate the way you overcame your hurdle .Cheers for life!
19 Jul 2019, 01.24 AM
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T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Thanks bro
19 Jul 2019, 07.34 PM |
Ratnakar Eda
Nice article Manikanta!!!
19 Jul 2019, 08.33 AM
Vedanshu Dash
Vedanshu Dash, IIM Ranchi Batch 2019-2021
Well articulated. Great work.
19 Jul 2019, 09.59 AM
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T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Thanks Bro :)
19 Jul 2019, 07.41 PM |
Srishti .
Srishti (IIM Ranchi)
Inspirational! Really worth the read
19 Jul 2019, 02.24 PM
Anusurya Shri
Travel enthusiast, dancer and one who loves trying out new stuffs. I believe every second you get a chance to learn new things and grow, and I try never to miss the opportunities that I am offered to.
You penned down very well!
19 Jul 2019, 02.36 PM
MONIKA BAHETI
An avid learner. Currently pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi.
Nice article!
19 Jul 2019, 02.37 PM
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T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Thanks Monika :)
19 Jul 2019, 07.22 PM |
Mukul Sharma
I am creative person with artistic inclinations. I am a painter, an illustrator and a tattoo designer, and have achieved this through study and rigorous practice. I am also a voracious reader of a spectrum of subjects starting from psychology to down to politics, and constantly like to expose myself to new ideas. I believe the depth of the character is an evidence of the quality of life lived. My value systems have been molded by art and literature and have deeply religious undertones.
Amazing Story
19 Jul 2019, 02.50 PM
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T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Thanks Brother :)
19 Jul 2019, 08.12 PM |
Prateek Agarwal
MBA 2019-21 Batch of IIM Ranchi
Well written
19 Jul 2019, 02.55 PM
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T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Thanks Prateek :)
19 Jul 2019, 07.25 PM |
Sujeet Kumar
Student at IIM Ranchi MBA 2019-2021
Well written!
19 Jul 2019, 03.28 PM
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T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Thanks Bro
19 Jul 2019, 07.21 PM |
Jaideep Mandal
PGP 2019-21 student at IIM Ranchi | Former Senior Associate at Genpact | B.Tech Grad from NIT Durgapur
Very well put, Manikanta. Keep writing!
19 Jul 2019, 04.00 PM
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T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Thanks Bro :)
19 Jul 2019, 07.19 PM |
Abhilash Das
First-year MBA Student at Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi.
Very well articulated.
19 Jul 2019, 06.37 PM
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T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Thanks Buddy :)
19 Jul 2019, 07.20 PM |
Ananya Das
MBA student at IIM Ranchi || Bibliophile || Public Speaker
Great work!
19 Jul 2019, 06.58 PM
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T Manikanta
I am an Avid Reader, Public Speaker, and a Marketing Enthusiast. As an optimist, I always kept learning from the challenges and treasured all the lessons that life had taught me. As a firm believer in actions than words, I respond rather than reacting to situations. Openness to feedback and willing to improvise keeps me going and I love the same in person I interact with. After BE from Osmania University, I've worked with Wells Fargo as a Quality Assurance Analyst for 3 years. Currently, I am pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and would love to explore the opportunities that come along my way.
Thanks Ananya :)
19 Jul 2019, 07.20 PM |
ADE GOKUL
Ade Gokul, Pursuing MBA@IIM Ranchi, 2019-21
Awesome!!
19 Jul 2019, 07.36 PM
Sabbir Ahmed
Good one, Manikanta
19 Jul 2019, 07.53 PM
Kartik Siwach
Kartik Siwach, MBA 2019-21, IIM Ranchi
Nice Manikanta!
19 Jul 2019, 08.52 PM
RISHABH DHIMAN
I believe in honesty and hard work.
inspiring manikanta
19 Jul 2019, 08.55 PM
BINNY LAKRA
An engineer from SRM Univerity. Presently doing MBA from IIM Ranchi.
Amazing Manikanta!
19 Jul 2019, 09.09 PM
ARUSHI _
nice article :)
19 Jul 2019, 09.45 PM
Prajwal Singh
Very well written!
19 Jul 2019, 10.21 PM
Rajkumar A
MBA student at IIM Ranchi (2019-21)
Well written
19 Jul 2019, 10.29 PM
Prince Singh
A person who love to be the leader with example, love to manage the team and lead the team, dedicated & committed towards goal. Aim for high and work hard to achieve the aim.
Inspired one bro
19 Jul 2019, 11.16 PM
Surbhi Gupta
Amazing mani
20 Jul 2019, 12.09 AM
Dipika Basumatary
Appreciator of aesthetics and go-getter. PGP-MBA student at IIM Ranchi.
Great article, very well put.
20 Jul 2019, 12.57 AM
Sharon Shashi
Pursuing MBA(IIM Ranchi).
You will surely get all that you desired.
20 Jul 2019, 10.26 AM
PARINITA VYAS
I am Parinita Vyas, currently pursuing MBA from IIM RANCHI batch 2019-21.
Well written
20 Jul 2019, 10.40 AM
Aru Sharma
I am an inquisitive learner. Always ready for taking up new challenges and believe in smart work.
Well Written !
20 Jul 2019, 11.26 AM
Subhranshu Sekhar
Wanderlust,Trekker,Adventure Seeker
Well Written article.
20 Jul 2019, 12.11 PM
Siddhant Malhotra
Nice Article
20 Jul 2019, 01.00 PM
Parushi Garg
Great work..
20 Jul 2019, 02.32 PM