Aditya Birla Group is #BigInOurLife. Being a conglomerate, it is highly unlikely that one has gone without using any ABG products in his life. It is the ultimate stop for the shopping freaks, Pantaloons being #1 Fashion retail in India. Aditya Birla Fasion and Retail Limited- Biggest Fashion and LIfestlye player, Madura Fashion and Styles- Home of India’s top fashion brands like Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, Peter England etc, Liva- 100% natural and eco-friendly fabric are some of the areas where Aditya Birla Group is widespread. It has affected almost all the sections of the society in one way or the other. Hindalco Aluminium- versatile, malleable and long-lasting and Freshwrapp which keeps food fresh for longer have always been a preference for the households. We have all used Freshwrapp during our school days to get our home-made food to school. Even in the automobile industry, Specialty Black Coatings- the best coatings for cars and the long-lasting tyres of Birla Carbon have been used since ages. For constructions, Hindalco extrusions with widest range of shapes and alloys, the rust-resistant and environmental-friendly everlast roofing sheets and Birla Copper wires are manufactured by Aditya Birla Group. UltraTech Cement is the India’s largest cement manufacturer. Aditya Birla Group products also have impact in the agricultural sector like the Indo-Gulf fertilisers, complete agri solutions provider from sowing to harvesting for farmers and the Essel Mining and Industries Limited helping in the setting up of windmills. Last but not the least, Aditya Birla Capital Limited has always supported us in making our tomorrow better than today!
I have always tried to rise above the expectations and seize the opportunities to get the milestones achieved. I have always tried to rise above the narrow confines of self to broader visions of humanity. After graduation, moving on to the professional front, I came face to face with organizational structure and the changing team dynamics. My manager’s trust in me boosted up my confidence. I was an analyst in the IT Audit department and soon got promoted to Associate Solution Advisor. But with great power, comes greater responsibilities.
We, a team of 10 were working on a major critical issue when there was an alarming mail pop-up. We got to know that the systems used at our client’s location were going to be decommissioned and all the Control testing need to be completed within a week which was a direct squeeze from 3 to 1 week. To keep up the expectations of the client, my manager asked me to take a lead. There were 20 systems in queue along with strict time constraint. Being a flexible person, I found myself quite adaptable to the upcoming requirements. I had to unlearn, learn and re-learn various strategies to get this vital task done. This success helped me develop my leadership skills. Finally, we were able to deliver the best, gaining the trust of our client. Everyone praised me for my perseverance and I was awarded Applause Award for my contribution. It helped me to rise in my job area and attain recognition in a much earlier phase.
However, with this, the expectations rose. I was asked to handle multiple projects. This seems to be a great opportunity but it acted as a hurdle in my preparation. Being true to the organisation had put me in a fix to maintain work and CAT preparation balance. However, this could not stop me from reaching the zenith. I started performing smart work instead of hard work, prioritised tasks and devoted myself completely to come through with flying colours. My determination and will power helped me achieve my short-term goal and led me here at SPJIMR. In my life, there were many challenging circumstances but I learned that I am not defined by these and can always find a way to rise above such situations.