Kumar Mangalam Birla does not smoke. |
It is not known if Kumar Mangalam Birla drinks alcohol. |
He was born into a respected Marwari business family; his father was Aditya Vikram Birla, a well-known entrepreneur, and his mother was Rajashri Birla, a philanthropist. |
Kumar spent most of his childhood in Kolkata and Mumbai. |
His upbringing instilled a strong sense of family name, responsibilities, and wealth awareness. |
Kumar got married to Neerja Birla when he was just a graduate; she supported him in pursuing his MBA degree abroad. |
Neerja Birla oversees the Aditya Birla World Academy in Mumbai. |
At 28 years old, Kumar took over the Aditya Birla Group after his father's passing. |
Under Kumar's leadership, the Birla Group's annual turnover grew significantly. |
Kumar expanded the group into sectors like Telecom, Software, and BPO. |
He served as Chairman of the Ministry of Company Affairs’ Advisory Committee and the Board of Trade. |
Kumar received various prestigious awards, including 'The Business Man of the Year' and 'The Business Leader of the Year.' |
He holds leadership positions in prestigious educational institutions and committees. |
Kumar's strategic changes have contributed to the Aditya Birla Group's steady growth. |
He was named 'Entrepreneur of the Decade' by the Bombay Management Association in 2009. |
In January 2023, Kumar Mangalam Birla was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India. |