Part A: In our day to day life we interact with a lot of brands, but only a few of them form an important part of your life, an Indispensable part. Look closely and we realize that Aditya Birla group with its multiple brands has been omnipresent in our life. From what we wear, to the structures where we live, to how we travel, and even how we communicate, all these things and much more have been influenced by the contributions of Aditya Birla group in India and worldwide. Millions of people knowingly or unknowingly consume products and services provided by Aditya Birla group. Same is the case with me, coming from a family where livelihood depended on construction business for much of the time. Aditya Birla group’s UltraTech cement has not only influenced but has been a major bread winner for the family. Ever since, I have started wearing formals, I have been a big fan of Louis Philippe, I even remember wearing the brand when I got placed during my graduation. Similarly, my father has always preferred to wear Peter England articles to his workplace. During my research when I realized pantaloon is also owned by ABG, I was literally shocked since, I can always see pantaloon bags lying here and there at my home, all thanks to my mother and my beloved sister. So basically, we just need to look and notice, ABG’s offering are there for everyone irrespective of age or gender.

This is how ABG has impacted my life. It has brought the family together and everyone’s preferences intact. ABG with its motto of adding value, adding purpose has reached million hearts today. Not only is it impacting our daily lives with its presence but also the lives of many of those who don’t have the privilege of comfort and luxury.

Part B: After my graduation, doing a MBA was never an option. I was working in a company where my work was well appreciated and I felt I was on a growth path. But soon enough, I realized that MBA's were much more preferred in corporate sector and had a definite advantage over other graduates in the industry. That is where I decided to start my preparation for MBA. It was really tough going for me in the beginning with my 6 day 10 hour job. To add to that, I was not performing as per my own expectations, but that been story. A story of unfulfilled potential. There were other roadblocks in the journey as well. Still, I have always been a firm believer of hard work pays off. Over the next six months, I made cracking CAT my single most important priority in life and almost devoted any free time that there was into my CAT preparation. Six months of burning the midnight oil and I was able to fulfill my father's dream who always wanted me to study from IIT Delhi.

Honestly, this last year has been a great learning experience for me to have come to know a pool of the smartest minds in the country. That said, I believe I have made it big for myself as well by overcoming all the challenges that were laid in my path. All that effort has been worthwhile and with that learning I will continue to believe that if you truly put your mind to something, NOTHING remains impossible.

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NIKHIL AGGARWAL

ABG – As Indispensable as it can be! | Nikhil Aggarwal, DMS IIT Delhi