This Independence Day month let's explore how giants of Indian business have contributed to our economy!
Ghanshyam Das Birla transformed a family business into an industrial giant, kickstarting India's economic growth
In 1919, Birla Brothers Limited revolutionized the textile industry, promoting local fabrics and reducing dependency on imports.
Grasim Industries, founded in 1947, became a cement powerhouse, acquiring UltraTech Cement in 2004 to dominate the market.
Hindalco Industries, established in 1958, achieved global leadership in aluminium, bolstered by the acquisition of Novelis in 2007.
Aditya Birla Group shook up telecom by acquiring Idea Cellular in 2006, merging with Vodafone India in 2018 to form Vodafone Idea Limited.
The 2000s saw Birla Group expand globally with acquisitions like Atholville Pulp Mill in Canada and Nifty Copper mines in Australia.
Birla Group's philanthropy includes education and healthcare, establishing institutions like BITS Pilani and BIMTECH.