The next morning, me along with my entire team was summoned to the war room and the senior management applauded our efforts and presence of mind in saving the plant from a critical situation. That day I didn't learn anything new technically, but the one major take away was- Never panic in any situation. A calm composed brain can always give us a better solution than someone in a lot of stress. Also team work is something that is never taught to us but in real life it is the most important aid to face any critical situation. So always strive to be a team player. Irrespective of our designation we should always try and get involved with the team to achieve the best of results.
How ABG plays a role in my life
“Entrepreneurs are born. Executives are made. We need them both”
- Kumar Mangalam Birla, XVI Convocation Speech, NIT Rourkela
The Aditya Birla Conglomerate has set its imprints on the lives of every Indian in whichever domain you may look around. Be it the textiles arena where brands of Louis Philippe and Peter England enjoy a large chunk of market share or the Aluminium Industry in form of Hindalco and Novelis, you find their presence everywhere. The recent merger of Idea Cellular with Vodafone turned them into India’s largest cellular network and globally second largest. Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) is India’s one of the pioneer in the fashion and retail sector. Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) is the holding company of all the financial services businesses of the Aditya Birla Group.
Talking of my personal experience, the first faint memory that I can recollect of my association is a black and yellow diary of Ultratech Cement that my Dad gave me to scribble around. Having a dealership of Ultratech Cement paved way for a lot of goodies for me hence after. When I grew up I took one step closer and got myself an IDEA cellular connection. I clearly remember those prolonged shopping sessions with my sister at Pantaloons, Bhubaneswar. The diversified collection of garments and accessories would always land both of us in a dilemma. Securing admission in NIT Rourkela made me establish a direct connection with the ABG Group in form of Dr. Santrupt Misra. He was the Chairman, BOG, NIT Rourkela. And I quote him from my convocation speech- “follow no advice but always follow your heart”. This is something that comes very naturally to me. And lastly the convocation address of Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla at NIT Rourkela. Mind you I wasn’t receiving my degree but such was the magnitude of the event, I traveled all the 150kms just to listen to his thoughts and ideas. It was one session which I shall surely cherish. All these instances might be small but indeed they have left a huge impact on me.
Aditya Birla Group’s focus on sustainability and education as a part of its CSR Policy is truly a remarkable step taken in the direction of building our society. The concept of recycling almost 65 million cans through Hindalco and Novellis illustrates the responsibilities of a responsible corporate towards building a better world for the next generation to come. This is something that touches me. Post-Independence era saw the rise of Aditya Birla Group through every section of the society in a diversified portfolio and contributed in improving lifestyles of not only me but millions of my fellow countrymen through its continuous addition of quality products and valuable services. Being a part of their journey through the brands of Idea, Pantaloons, Peter England, Louis Phillipe, Ultratech and surely many more to feature in the list ahead has really made an impact in my journey through the most valuable tagline I must say
“An Idea can change your life”
Comments
Aman Pati
Student
You are genius
6 Jul 2019, 09.52 AM
subrat kumar behera
Superb
8 Jul 2019, 07.18 PM
Dipesh Kumar
I wanted to be a businessman I am trying to be a businessman I hope I will be a businessman
You are a motivator, organiser, leader and more of these a very good person.
9 Jul 2019, 05.46 PM