Kumar Mangalam Birla
Telecommunication

Kumar Mangalam Birla Net Worth

Kumar Mangalam Birla is the Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, the third largest business house in India. He was born into a generations old business family and was groomed to become a successful entrepreneur. After obtaining his graduate degree and becoming a Chartered Accountant, he completed his post-graduation from London. At the age of 28, he took over the Aditya Birla Group after his father's sudden demise. Despite his inexperience, he faced the challenges head-on and used his sharp business sense to make the company successful. He encouraged new business policies and showed interest in evolving sectors like software and BPO. He is also a leading philanthropist and contributes significantly towards the growth of weaker sections of the society.
Kumar Mangalam Birla is a member of Telecommunication

Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Chairman of Aditya Birla Group
Birth Day June 14, 1967
Birth Place India, Indian
Age 56 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Cancer
Residence Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Alma mater H.R. College of Commerce and Economics London Business School Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Occupation Chairman of Aditya Birla Group
Spouse(s) Neerja Birla (m. 1989)
Children Ananya Birla, Advaitesha Birla, Aryaman Birla
Parent(s) Aditya Vikram Birla

💰 Net worth: $10.4 Billion (2024)

Kumar Mangalam Birla, the Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, is a renowned Indian business tycoon whose net worth is estimated to be $10.4 billion in 2024. He has emerged as one of the wealthiest individuals in the country, primarily due to his successful management of the diverse conglomerate. Under his leadership, the Aditya Birla Group has experienced significant growth and expanded its presence globally across various sectors, including cement, metals, textiles, telecommunications, and financial services. Birla's entrepreneurial skills and strategic vision have played a pivotal role in the conglomerate's evolution into one of the most respected and admired companies in India. He continues to be an influential figure in the Indian business landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the nation's economic growth.

Biography/Timeline

1995

Birla took over as chairman of the Aditya Birla Group in 1995, at the age of 28, following the death of his Father Aditya Vikram Birla. During his tenure as chairman, the group's annual turnover has expanded from US$3.33 Billion in 1995 to US$41 billion in 2015.

2019

An educationist, Birla is the Chancellor of Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS). He is Chairman of IIT Delhi, IIM Ahmedabad and Chairman of Rhodes India Scholarship Committee for Oxford University. He serves on London Business School’s Asia Pacific Advisory Board and is an Honorary Fellow of the London Business School.

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