Aditya Birla Group

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Company Name
Aditya Birla Group
Company Type
Corporate group
Industry
Conglomerate
Founded
1857; 167 years ago
Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Area Served
Worldwide
Key People
Kumar Mangalam Birla (Chairman), Sushil Agarwal (Group CFO), Santrupt Misra (Group Director)
Revenue
$65 Billion
Number of Employees
187,000
Products
Carbon black, Cement, Chemicals, Mining, Metals, Retail, Textile, Financial services, Renewables, Telecommunications, Pulp & Fibre, Fashion to Retail, Real Estate, Entertainment
Website
www.adityabirla.com
Company Email
Not Mentioned
Address
S K Ahire Marg, Worli Mumbai 400030
Subsidiaries
Grasim Industries, Hindalco Industries, UltraTech Cement, Vodafone Idea, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, Aditya Birla Capital, Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management, Novelis, Century Textile and Industries, Domsjo Fabriker, Applause Entertainment
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Company Description


A global conglomerate, the Aditya Birla Group is in the League of Fortune 500. Anchored by an extraordinary force of over 120,000 employees belonging to 42 nationalities, the Group is built on a strong foundation of stakeholder value creation. With over seven decades of responsible business practices, our businesses have grown into global powerhouses in a wide range of sectors – metals, pulp and fibre, chemicals, textiles, carbon black, telecom and cement. Today, over 50% of Group revenues flow from overseas operations that span 36 countries in North and South America, Africa and Asia.

Aditya Birla Mining is a part of the Aditya Birla Group, one of India’s largest and most diversified conglomerates. The company is engaged in the exploration and mining of non-ferrous minerals, including copper, gold, silver, lead, zinc, and manganese. It is also involved in the production and sale of coal and other industrial minerals.

Aditya Birla Mining has operations in India, Indonesia, and Australia, with a majority of its activities concentrated in the Indian subcontinent. It has a network of mines, processing plants, and related infrastructure in India, Indonesia, and Australia. The company has an extensive portfolio of copper, gold, silver, lead, and zinc mines across India, Indonesia, and Australia.

Aditya Birla Mining has a strong commitment to safety and environmental protection. It has implemented a number of measures to ensure the safety of its workers and to minimize the environmental impact of its operations. These include the use of advanced technology, regular safety audits, and the adoption of best practices in environmental management.

Aditya Birla Mining has also invested significantly in research and development to improve its production processes and to develop new products. It has developed a number of new technologies, such as the use of advanced automation, to improve its efficiency and reduce its costs. The company has also invested in research and development to develop new products and processes that are more efficient and cost-effective.

Aditya Birla Mining also has a strong commitment to social responsibility. It has implemented a number of initiatives to improve the quality of life of its employees and the communities in which it operates. The company has also established a number of corporate social responsibility programs to support the communities in which it operates.

Aditya Birla Mining is committed to the development of sustainable mining practices. It has implemented a number of measures to reduce the environmental impact of its operations, such as the use of renewable energy sources, the adoption of green technologies, and the implementation of best practices in waste management. The company has also invested in research and development to develop new technologies and processes that are more efficient and cost-effective.

In conclusion, Aditya Birla Mining is a leading mining company that is committed to the development of sustainable mining practices. It has implemented a number of measures to ensure the safety of its workers and to minimize the environmental impact of its operations. The company has also invested in research and development to develop new products and processes that are more efficient and cost-effective. Aditya Birla Mining has also established a number of corporate social responsibility programs to support the communities in which it operates.

Company History


The group's origins are associated with three individuals: Ghanshyam Das Birla (G.D. Birla), Aditya Birla and Kumar Mangalam Birla.

Ghanshyam Das Birla (1894–1983) Born into a business family, G.D. Birla began his career in the family's trading business. He expanded into various industries like jute, cotton, and textiles. G.D. Birla established multiple manufacturing businesses that laid the foundation for the Aditya Birla Group.He was recognized for his charitable acts and his connection with Mahatma Gandhi.

Aditya Vikram Birla (1943–1995), the grandson of G.D. Birla, grew the group's operations. At 24, Aditya Birla began establishing businesses abroad. In 1969, he founded 19 companies in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Egypt. Under his leadership, the group diversified into multiple sectors such as metals, cement, textiles, and telecom.

Kumar Mangalam Birla (1967-current), became the chairman of the Aditya Birla Group in 1995, succeeding his late father Aditya Vikram Birla when he was just 28 years old. Under his leadership, the group's annual turnover grew from $2 billion in 1995 to $60 billion in 2022.


Areas Of Operation


The Aditya Birla Group operates across 36 countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Metal: In 2007, Hindalco acquired Atlanta-based aluminum manufacturer Novelis Inc. for $6 billion. This made Hindalco the world's largest aluminum rolling company and a major producer of primary aluminum in Asia. Its subsidiary, Birla Copper, operates Asia's largest single-site copper smelter.

Cement: The group is the third-largest cement producer globally (excluding China) and the largest in India. It operates under the brand name UltraTech Cement.

Textiles: Aditya Birla Textiles consists of Textiles (linen and wool), acrylic fiber, and overseas spinning sectors, with manufacturing units across five countries. Its acrylic fibre business has a capacity of about 125,000 tonnes.

Carbon Black: Birla Carbon produces and supplies carbon black additives for tires, plastics, paints, and electronics. It has manufacturing units in Marietta and Taloja.

Chemicals: Established in 1984, Aditya Birla Chemicals produces chlor-alkali and caustic soda, with 8 units in India and 1 in Thailand.

Financial Services: Aditya Birla Capital manages around Rs. 3.6 trillion AUM and has a lending book of about Rs. 943 billion as of 31 March 2023, through its subsidiaries and joint ventures.

Fashion and Retail: A fashion and lifestyle company headquartered in India, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL) was renamed from Pantaloons in 2015 after Aditya Birla Nuvo acquired major stakes in 2012.

Insulators: Aditya Birla Insulators is India's largest and the world's third-largest insulator manufacturer.

Renewables: Aditya Birla Renewables is a joint venture between Birla Group and Abraaj, with Birla holding 51% and Abraaj 49%. It operates 2.3 GW renewable capacity in 9 Indian states and announced 4.5 GW by FY2026 through utility and commercial projects.

Mining: The group has mineral resource operations through its subsidiary Essel Mining Industries Ltd.

Telecom: The group has a presence in the telecom sector through its joint venture, Vodafone Idea.

Besides these sectors, the group has also ventured into paints, e-commerce for building materials, and DTC retail via TMRW.


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