ABG is an omnipresent group. It is helping us to move and reach places. It enables us to make a statement by allowing us to dress well and make a statement. It is contributing to the development of infrastructure and also proving us with valuable financial services. This almost covers everything a person needs and wants to have in today’s world.
ABG is one of the largest manufacturer of Carbon black which is an important component in manufacture of tyres. ABG owns fashion brands like Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, Peter England and Pantaloon retail outlet. In terms of Infrastructure it owns UltraTech which is India’s largest cement manufacturer. Also it owns Hindalco which is a leading producer of copper and aluminium. Other than these it is also present in manufacture of synthetic cotton and specialty chemicals. And not forget the financial services provided by the group. ABSL mutual fund owns assets worth more than 20 billion USD. It also provides insurance service. This indeed truly covers what ABG stands for as mentioned in its advertisements. All these ventures are more than enough for us to ascertain than ABG has touched us in almost all walks of life.
Apart from business it is also involved in social causes like providing aid for schools. It also provides vocational training for the underprivileged.
There are tons of self help books and gurus out there that tell us how we can overcome challenges or how we can lead a better life. Personally I feel that these only make us turn a blind eye to what the problem actually is. Here we just want a readymade solution or run away from the truth. But one must learn to accept that each challenge is different and needs to be handled differently, to which a self-help book may not have a direct solution.
To overcome challenges one must first acknowledge the obstacle at hand and focus largely what can be done rather than hovering around what cannot be done. Keep a steady head and take time to assess the situation. And most importantly always keep an eye on the goal. Challenges are a part of or journey and it our belief that helps us overcome challenges.