Global businesses today recognize that India is not just another consumer market, but potentially a key growth engine to improve their global fortunes, Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said on Sunday. of the Aditya Birla group. Moreover, he added, Indian companies do not shy away from making bold global bets, even in an uncertain global environment.
Birla said his Aditya Birla Group is the largest Indian investor in the United States across all sectors, with investments exceeding $15 billion and manufacturing operations across 20 locations across 15 states.
“If you look at the market capitalization of Suzuki’s Indian business… it is double that of its global parent, which was just half a decade ago. India Today “Today dares to dream, leads with confidence and is an important part of the global narrative market and in many ways, India is a pioneer,” the industrialist said while celebrating the silver jubilee of the Aditya Birla Fellowship programme. in Mumbai.
According to him, ultimately investment in talent is what shapes the future and that is why he launched the ‘Aditya Birla Scholarship’. “With this scholarship program, we were driven by the ambition to create a cadre of hand-picked leaders who would excel in India and also represent our country abroad.”
The total number of Aditya Birla Scholars now stands at 781 across the disciplines of engineering, management and law.
Established in 1999 in memory of legendary industrialist Aditya Vikram Birla, the program has become one of India’s most coveted merit-based scholarships. During its 25-year journey, more than 10,000 applications have been evaluated by a team of experts, maintaining an unwavering commitment to excellence and diversity.
The program has achieved gender parity, with women making up nearly 30% of its academic community. The program’s impact resonates across the global business landscape through its distinguished alumni. The program partners with 22 leading institutions including select IITs, BITS Pilani, leading IIMs, XLRI and national law schools.
The scholarship maintains the highest standards, requiring sustained academic excellence and active engagement in extracurricular activities. The program provides substantial financial support to students in management, law and engineering.
