'Why Aditya Birla Group is big in your life' -Shubham Gaikwad, NMIMS Mumbai

Why Aditya Birla Group is big in your life

Few companies are able to touch consumer lives in a way which is as big as ABGL has. ABGL a fortune 500 company is known for its solid foundations and impeccable values. From connecting people with cellular services to styling their wardrobes, from the construction sector to the health insurance sector, the Birla Group had a big presence in each of our lives. On the personal front me and my family have been exposed to various brands from the group for a very long time and we have been a loyal customer towards those brands. Idea cellular probably has had the biggest impact in our lives, helping us connect to our family members in the quickest and most reliable way. Idea was and still is the primary sim card for all the family members.  Allen Solly, Van Heusen, Peter England, Louis Phillipe are the other impact brands in my life. These clothing brands are a regular feature in my wardrobe and that of my family members as well. The contemporary styles and premium nature make them special products. Another interaction with the brand has been via a household item viz. Freshwrapp. Freshwrapp is the most frequently used aluminium foil for food packing at our home. The other brand that we as a family have had trust in is the UltraTech cement. Since my growing up years I have seen about 4 houses been built in my family and all of those have used Ultratech cement. That’s the amount of trust we have in the brand. Thus, with brands like Idea, Allen Solly, Louis Philippe, Ultratech and products like Freshwrapp, ABGL has been a part of our life for a very long time. Although most of my interaction with ABGL has been limited to the consumer products, I have read a lot about the other ABGL brands in various sectors. Their strong and sustainable presence in the financial service sector, textile sector and chemical sector is commendable. The group’s CSR activities involving various community initiatives and rural development projects has helped millions of lives around the world. Thus, ABGL’s mission of delivering value to customers and shareholders with integrity, commitment and passion is what makes it big in my life and the lives of millions of people who use their products.

How you overcame challenges to achieve your ambitions in Life so Far

 

Every individual has an ambition to achieve something great in life. These ambitions can vary from individual to individual, however one thing that is common for everyone is the road to their ambitions. Not all ambitions are achieved, however the challenges teach us life lessons and make us stronger. I too had a number of ambitions in life. One such ambition was to get into a premier B school in India. I finally got into NMIMS, one of the best B schools in India. The journey has been a long and not an easy one. 3 years after trying hard, attempting and failing at multiple entrance exams and doubting myself, I finally got the best out of me to get thorough to a top B school. This journey has taught me the most important thing in life, i.e. never give up. However, hard the situation might be, always believe in yourself and your abilities. There is always light at the end of tunnel. Never let any kind of self-doubt creep into your mind. The other thing I learnt during the journey is the importance of being surrounded by right people. Always surround yourself with people having positive thoughts, people who motivate you and never question your abilities. Another thing that helped me overcome the challenges is having healthy lifestyle and a calm mind. This is possible only through regular exercise, yoga and proper diet. A good health is of utmost importance for having a right frame of mind and working towards overcoming one’s challenges. This challenge help build my mental strength and character. Thus, one of the best ways to overcome a challenge is to work hard and never give up. Nothing is achievable without hard work and determination.

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