Part A:
Starting from the Birla haveli to the conglomerate that it is today, the Aditya Birla group is the most inspiring success story for me. It proves how the right vision can lead to boundless possibilities. ABG products are a core part of any Indian’s life as they are mine.
Delhi’s Laxminarayan temple considered a landmark and one of over 15 temples built by ABG shows the dedication they have towards the country’s culture. Running over 56 schools, several institutes and providing free education to over 20,000 children shows their dedication towards the country’s future. Operating 20 hospitals and conducting 5,000 free medical camps every year shows their contribution to the country’s wellbeing. To me, the Aditya Birla group is the pride of India and the example all entrepreneurs should endeavor to follow.
Now spanning over 34 counties and employing over 120,000 people the group has, in the truest sense of the word, become BIG. From the clothes I wear to the mobile network used by me, ABG has become a core part of my life. The Hindustan Motors car ‘Ambassador’ has been one of the highest-selling cars in India and has become a fundamental part of many from my generation and has been a symbol of pride for Indians. I am looking forward to what the future holds for such a conglomerate that holds Integrity, Commitment, Passion, Seamlessness, and Speed at their core.
Part B:
We all face several challenges throughout our life but only a few of them impact our lives enough to shift our perspective to a different light. One of the defining moments of my life has been when I had suffered from several medical issues due to stress to the extent that required a complete overhaul of my lifestyle to recover. The most daunting fact for me was that I was unaware that I was under stress. Overcoming this challenge allowed me to pick up one of the most important factors that have made me who I am today; my love for reading. I picked up reading to relieve stress, it has now evolved to the point that I am always reading when I get the time. This habit has innately made me more thoughtful and perceptive. It has also paved the way to my acceptance in IIM Nagpur. Adopting new habits and letting go of older ones overnight is an arduous task and requires immense determination and dedication which I am proud to have succeeded in. Biggest change would be my perception of situations and the impact I allow them to have on me. Only by facing these challenges have I shaped my personality to its present state.