Financial Services

Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL)

Chemicals

Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) (ABCTL)

Fashion

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL)

Trading

Aditya Birla Global Trading

Aditya Birla Health Insurance Limited (ABHICL)

Dining & Experiences

Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality  (ABNAH)

Venture Capital

Aditya Birla Ventures

Carbon Black

Birla Carbon

Birla Cellulose

Paints

Birla Opus Paints

Cellulosic Fibre

Century Enka

Domsjö Fabriker (Domsjö)

Textiles

Grasim Industries Limited

Metals

Hindalco Industries Limited

Yarn

Indo Thai Synthetics Company Limited

Jewellery

Indriya

Novelis Inc

Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd (TAF)

Cement

UltraTech Cement Limited

Telecom

Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi)

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Technical textiles are materials and products that are manufactured for specific technical and functional performance. Global textiles powerhouse, Aditya Birla Group, has an extensive portfolio of this advanced category of textiles comprising of solutions engineered for high performance across industries, geographies and applications.&nbsp; &nbsp;<h3>Function meets performance</h3>Technical textiles are designed to perform vital functions, such as providing strength, durability, insulation, filtration, protection etc. They have wide-ranging applications across diverse sectors - from the labels in clothing, to the surgical sutures in medical procedures; from fishing nets and sports nets, to packaging material, recycled packaging, and much, much more.&nbsp; &nbsp;<h3>Types of Technical Textiles&nbsp;</h3><img src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/technical_textiles_infographic_in_story_71f1ebb2e8.jpg" alt="technical-textiles-infographic-in-story.jpg"> &nbsp;<h3>Engineering customised solutions</h3>Aditya Birla Group’s expertise in technical textiles exceeds four decades, spanning across 70+ global markets in six continents. Its multi-geographical and multi-disciplined approach is designed to give customers the best value addition through customized products engineered to meet unique applications.R&amp;D Centres for Technical Textiles<ol><li>Aditya Birla Science and Technology Company&nbsp;</li><li>Aditya Birla Cellulosic Research Centre</li><li>Textile Research and Application Development Centre&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ol>In addition to three state-of-the-art research centres, the Group has multiple pilot plants across its manufacturing facilities in eight countries, dedicated to product application development; over and above which, it partners with renowned technology and research organisations to bring the latest innovations to its customers.&nbsp; &nbsp;<h3>Cutting-edge Product Portfolio</h3>The Group’s vast portfolio of technical textile products extends across categories and companies. Here’s a selection of five, along with their benefits and applications, as well as the businesses that are spearheading their production:<ol><li>PROTECH comprises of technical spun yarns and high-performance fibres manufactured by PyroTex, Spinnerei Lampertsmühle, ABY and Thai Acrylic Fibre. With properties such as resistance to fire, heat, extreme weather and chemicals, high strength and comfort, ProTech products are ideal uniform material for the safety of firefighters, police, military and industrial workers.</li><li>INDUTECH provides high strength, durability and optimised barrier benefits to industrial applications for webbings, conveyor belts, PCBs, filtration products, battery separators etc. <a href="/businesses/companies/century-enka/">Century Enka</a>, Spinnerei Lampertsmühle, Grasim, ABY and Thai Acrylic Fibre are the Group companies manufacturing these fibres, technical yarn blends and filaments that drive efficiency in industrial solutions.</li><li>MOBILTECH redefines comfort for road travel due to its load bearing capacity, excellent adhesion to rubber, heat ageing and chemical resistance, high modulus and low thermal shrinkage, and durability. Used in automotive tyre cords, seat covers and clutch lining / brake pads, it encompasses fibres, technical yarn blends and filaments that are manufactured by Century Enka, Spinnerei Lampertsmühle, Raysil, ABY and Thai Acrylic Fibre.</li><li>HOMETECH is where beauty meets durability and comfort in upholstery, mattresses, curtains, carpets and flooring. <a href="/businesses/companies/grasim-industries-limited/">Grasim</a> Birla Viscose, Pyrotex, ABY, Thai Acrylic Fibre and Spinnerei Lampertsmühle manufacture these fibres, yarns and blends that are flame and heat resistant, comfortable, durable and moisture-controlled.</li><li>GEOTECH is produced by Century Enka for the application of Geogrids. Its technical yarn blends (filament) combines safety, stability and sustainability through soil reinforcement and superior strength.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ol><h3>Manufacturing excellence across the board</h3>A glimpse into some of the Group businesses manufacturing technical textiles, their products, brands, reach and defining propositions.<ul><li>ADITYA BIRLA YARN is a global leader in man-made fibre-based spun yarn products, with a wide portfolio of technical, sustainable and speciality value-added spun yarn. The company has a considerable manufacturing capacity across six plants in Indonesia, Thailand, Germany and Slovakia; its research centre comes with dedicated spinning, knitting, weaving, dyeing, finishing, garmenting and testing labs. Under the brand names <a href="/businesses/companies/aditya-birla-yarns/">ABY</a>, Spinnerei Lampertsmühle and Aramex-Garne, it exports ProTech, HomeTech, InduTech and MobilTech products to over sixty countries.</li><li>CENTURY ENKA is the largest processor and recycler of nylon in India, manufacturing nylon and polyester industrial yarns, nylon and polyester tyre cord fabric and conveyor belting fabric. Its research centre also comes with dedicated spinning, knitting, weaving, dyeing, finishing, garmenting and testing labs. Century Enka exports ProTech, HomeTech, InduTech, MediTech, SportTech, ClothTech and MobilTech to North America, Czech Republic and Vietnam.&nbsp; Century Enka is the first company globally that can supply Nylon Tyre Cord Fabric made from 100% recycled route. The sustainability leader also biofuels power steam generation, discharges zero liquid at its manufacturing sites and recycling 100% of waste.</li><li>BIRLA CELLULOSE, a subsidiary of Grasim, is a leading producer of man-made cellulosic fibres, such as Viscose, Modal and Lyocell. The global exporter supplies ProTech and HomeTech products under the brand names Birla Cellulose and Birla Excel.&nbsp; <a href="/businesses/companies/birla-cellulose/">Birla Cellulose</a> produces 100% plant-based fibres, made from wood pulp, sourced from&nbsp; sustainably managed forests and manufactured in state-of-the-art plants adhering to highest global norms on environmental responsibility.</li><li>CENTURY RAYON is among the top manufacturers of Viscose Filament Yarn globally. The company exports MobilTech products, such as high-tenacity rayon tyre cords for ultra-high-performance tyres, as well as zero twist and pre-twisted yarns under the brand Raysil, to Europe, USA and Japan. Its sustainability certifications include OEKO TEX Standard 100, Recycled Claim Standard and STeP.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Growth meets opportunity</h3>Technical textiles have considerable potential for growth, particularly in India, where its penetration is a mere 10-12%, compared to a global penetration range of 30% - 70%. With a firm foothold in the market already, Aditya Birla Group is poised to meet the growing demand for the high-performance products.

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 Tough, Rugged and Safe: What sets Technical Textiles apart

Sustainability

Aditya Birla Capital (ABCL) is the finance flagship of Aditya Birla Group. ABCL is a listed systemically important non-deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) and the holding company of the financial services businesses.&nbsp;ABCL and its subsidiaries/JVs provides a comprehensive suite of financial solutions across Loans, Investments, Insurance, and Payments to serve the diverse needs of customers across their lifecycles. Powered by over 61,600 employees, the businesses of ABCL have a nationwide reach with over 1,690 branches and more than 200,000 agents/channel partners along with several bank partners.ABCL and its subsidiaries/JVs manage aggregate assets under management of over Rs. 5.11 Lakh Crore with a consolidated lending book of over Rs 1.65 Lakh Crore as of June 30, 2025. &nbsp;<h3>Aditya Birla Capital Limited is the holding company of all the following financial services businesses:</h3><ul><li>Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Limited</li><li>Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited</li><li>Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited</li><li>Aditya Birla Sun Life Pension Fund Management Limited</li><li>Aditya Birla Asset Reconstruction Company Limited&nbsp;</li><li>Aditya Birla Money Limited</li><li>Aditya Birla Wellness Private Limited</li><li>Aditya Birla Capital Digital Limited &nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Products</h3><h4>Finance</h4><ul><li>Home finance</li><li>Personal finance</li><li>SME finance</li><li>Real estate finance</li><li>Project finance</li><li>Loan again securities</li><li>Corporate finance</li><li>Debt capital market</li><li>Loan syndication &nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Asset management</h4><ul><li>Mutual funds</li><li>Wealth</li><li>Stocks and securities</li><li>Private equity</li><li>PMS</li><li>Real estate investment</li><li>Pension funds &nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Insurance</h4><ul><li>Life insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Motor insurance</li><li>Corp general insurance</li><li>Travel insurance &nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Advisory</h4><ul><li>Money advise tool</li></ul>

It’s like the quick finance platform for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME &amp; SME). With 2.4-million registered users and a portfolio of Rs 3,658 crore as of September 30, 2025, <a href="/businesses/companies/aditya-birla-capital-limited-abcl/">Aditya Birla Capital</a>’s Udyog Plus digital platform has emerged as a leading one-stop shop for all the financing, investment and protection needs of MSMEs.MSMEs hold the key to increasing the country’s manufacturing GDP and fulfilling the promise of Make in India. Yet, small and medium businesses face a huge credit gap. Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) is solving this through Udyog Plus – a seamless, data-led platform that empowers entrepreneurs to access finance efficiently.Udyog Plus is plugging the credit gap with its 360-degree offering of both financial solutions such as business loans and supply-chain financing and non-financial solutions. Moreover, it has eased access to finance for small and medium businesses from disbursing small-ticket loans within minutes on the digital platform to offering the supply chain finance facility seamlessly.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<h3>Growth engine of MSME lending at ABCL</h3>In the two-plus years since its launch, Udyog Plus has become central for ABCL’s MSME growth strategy. ABCL has leveraged data, digital and technology to transform its business and accelerate growth in recent years. As a digital-first platform, Udyog Plus provides a unified customer engagement and acquisition model to ABCL, and accounts for ~32% of the non-bank’s unsecured lending business today.Udyog Plus provides digital unsecured loans, secured loans and supply chain finance. It has expanded its MSME base by integrating with various government and private B2B ecosystems such as e-commerce sites and payment aggregators, and also with Aditya Birla Group’s large network of dealers, vendors and franchisees. Udyog Plus sources 38% of its business from the ABG ecosystem today. These partnerships allow the platform to link financing directly to real business flows, providing a competitive edge.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<h3>Partner in growth</h3><h3><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left" style="width:40%;" src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/partnership_of_business_concept_business_network_216a07789d.webp" alt="partnership-of-business-concept-business-network.webp"></h3>Crucially, the platform has simplified the MSMEs’ access to finance through embedded journeys and straight-through digital fulfilment. The impact is most visible at the ground level, where small and medium enterprises experience the benefits of digital-first financing.Take a look at how it supported the business growth of a small distributor from a Tier 2 town during the recent festive season.<div class="page-break" style="page-break-after:always;">&nbsp;</div><blockquote>Onboarding the distributor through a partner marketplace, Udyog Plus used its consented GST data to grant an invoice discounting line, providing crucial working capital. The straight-through digital application and disbursement process compressed what would have taken multiple branch visits into ‘one digital journey’. Quick disbursement of funds thus enabled the distributor to stock up ahead of a festive demand spike.</blockquote> Such embedded journeys are now enabling faster access to working capital for thousands of MSMEs across India’s growth corridors&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<h3>What sets Udyog Plus apart</h3>The platform’s wide range of solutions:<ul><li>Financial solutions for lending, protection and investment needs&nbsp;</li><li>Business management solutions that enable MSMEs to run their operations smoothly like business management software, payroll platform and taxation advisory&nbsp;</li><li>Business growth solutions such as online store creation and skill development courses&nbsp;</li><li>Value-added solutions like payment gateway services and escrow services&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>Popular lending products on the platform include invoice discounting on both the dealers and vendors side, small-ticket unsecured loans for self-employed and small businesses, and business loans. It also offers inventory finance and term loans for capital expansion and factoring.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<h3>Easy and faster access to finance</h3>Udyog Plus has also reduced the turnaround time taken by MSMEs to secure finance through:<ul><li>Cash flow-led underwriting: The platform uses GST, bank statements (via account aggregator, where consented), and transaction signals to assess real business health.</li><li>Embedded and assisted journeys: MSMEs can apply inside their everyday workflows—on partner platforms or with guided assistance through ABCL’s channel network.</li><li>Paper-light, e-rail enabled: This includes e-KYC/CKYC, e-sign, e-stamp, e-NACH for interbank clearing, e-mandates, and digital documentation.</li><li>OCEN and ONDC-ready rails: The integration with digital public infrastructure like the Open Credit Enablement Network (OCEN) and Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) ensures faster support on buyer-seller platforms and marketplaces.</li><li>One workspace for MSMEs: Small and medium size businesses can track loan applications, offers, repayments, and value-added services in a single pane.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>As a result, small-ticket loans that used to take days are disbursed within minutes without any physical documentation. The platform has also reduced turnaround time for working capital facilities of higher ticket size by almost 75% across the application, underwriting and disbursement stages.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<h3>High growth ahead</h3>This is only the beginning, though, and Udyog Plus has huge growth plans ahead. Over the next three years, it intends to increase its share of MSME originations and contribute ~75% of ABCL’s unsecured business. It also expects to increase its registered customer base by 3x by expanding its product portfolio and coverage across Tier 2 and 3 locations, by deepening ecosystems through digital-first offerings, and improving unit economics. This includes leveraging the payments infrastructure to provide faster access to credit and improving cash-flow resilience for MSMEs. In short, it intends to catalyse ‘Make in India’ by bridging the credit gap in the MSME sector and partnering with small and medium size businesses in their growth, strengthening the foundation of India’s economic growth story.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<blockquote><h4>Udyog Plus Features</h4>100% digital process from case login to loan disbursement&nbsp; Unsecured business loans loans up to Rs 10 lakh with minimal documentation requirements.&nbsp; Digitally enabled working capital finance up to Rs 5 crore&nbsp; Lowest rate of interest&nbsp; Dedicated support team available 12/5 from 8am-8pm<h4>Loan eligibility</h4>Age: 21-65 years&nbsp;&nbsp; Business vintage: 1 year and above&nbsp;&nbsp; Credit score: Score of 650+ increases chance of loan approval</blockquote>

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Udyog Plus: The go-to digital financing platform for MSMEs

Business

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.birlacarbon.com/">Birla Carbon</a> is one of the leading global manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon-based solutions. As one of the flagship businesses of the leading Indian multinational conglomerate, the Aditya Birla Group, Birla Carbon provides innovative, sustainable carbon black solutions that enhance the performance of paints and coatings, inks and toners, plastics, adhesives, sealants, textile fibers, mechanical rubber goods, and tires. The company offers high-quality, sustainable solutions through Continua™ Sustainable Carbonaceous Material and Sustainable Carbon Black. Birla Carbon is also a global leader in Multi-Walled Carbon NanoTubes with the Nanocyl range of CNTs.Birla Carbon operates in 14 countries, with 19 manufacturing facilities and three state-of-the-art technology centers in Marietta (USA), Taloja (India), and Sambreville (Belgium), showcasing forefront innovation in the industry. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.birlacarbon.com/share-the-future/">Birla Carbon’s Sustainability Strategy – Share the Future</a> focuses on the ESG pillars of Environment, Social, and Governance, with innovation as the driver to achieve its sustainability goals.All of Birla Carbon’s carbon black plants have ISSC Plus Certification. This includes the United States (North Bend and Hickok), Canada (Hamilton), Brazil (Cubatão and Bahia), Italy (Trecate), Hungary (Tiszaújváros), Spain (Santander), Egypt (Alexandria), India (Gummidipoondi, Patalganga, and Renukoot), South Korea (Yeosu), Thailand (Angthong), and China (Jining and Weifang). This achievement highlights Birla Carbon’s commitment to environmental stewardship and circularity.Mr. John Loudermilk is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Birla Carbon.<h3>Continua™ Sustainable Carbonaceous Material (SCM)</h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.birlacarbon.com/continua/">Continua™</a> SCM is a first-of-its-kind SCM that represents a ground-breaking step forward in the availability and know-how of sustainable solutions in the carbon black industry. Continua™ SCM products, by their circular nature, enable large and quantifiable carbon footprint reductions, paving the way for greener, cleaner, and more sustainable industry value chains.<h3>Products</h3><ul><li>Birla Carbon grades</li><li>Raven</li><li>Conductex</li><li>Continua™ SCM</li><li>Nanocyl</li></ul>

Across Aditya Birla Group companies, the belief that “zero harm is possible” drives a shared safety culture. Birla Carbon exemplifies this mindset, achieving its best safety record in FY2025 and advancing innovative global programmes that protect people, partners, and the planet.At <a href="/businesses/companies/birla-carbon/">Birla Carbon</a>, safety is built into company policies, embraced across all levels, and guides every decision made in the organization. The company proactively identifies risks and implements preventive measures to ensure the protection of its people and partners. In a testament to years of dedicated focus and collaboration across the organisation, Birla Carbon achieved its lowest Total Recordable Incidence Rate (TRIR) value in FY2025 since 2012 of 0.31 per 200,000 exposure hours, including both employees and contractors.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<blockquote>Highlight: Birla Carbon’s TRIR of 0.31 is eight times better than industry average compared to the 2023 Bureau of Labour Statistics TRIR average, which is 2.6 according to the manufacturing industry classification.</blockquote> “Safety is non-negotiable at Birla Carbon, and over the years, we have continued to build and maintain our culture of safety, globally. All our plants maintain the highest safety standards for all employees, which is in many ways built on our purpose to ‘Share the Strength’.” - &nbsp;John Loudermilk, President and CEO, Birla CarbonThe transformation started several years ago with the launch of Birla Carbon’s Tactical Business Plan, which identified key sites for targeted, high-impact safety initiatives to reinforce core responsibilities and accountability at every level. At the same time, the organisation sharpened its internal compliance audits by focusing on 10 critical areas to ensure robust safety standards: the Safe Six, plus Work Permits, Contractor Management, Above Ground Storage Tanks, and Waste Management. The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and HR teams partner on training and onboarding programmes that equip employees with the knowledge and confidence to prioritise safety every day.&nbsp;<img src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/birla_carbon_sustainability_safety_management_d3edca687f.png" alt="birla carbon sustainability safety management.png"><h3> Zero is the only acceptable number&nbsp;</h3>Building a safety culture at Birla Carbon starts with the leadership setting clear expectations for working safely, providing the necessary resources, incentivizing the right behaviours, and holding people accountable for their actions. The vision is to realise zero safety-related incidents in the workplace and towards this end, a Zero Incidence Programme has been established as part of a multi-year strategic plan.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<blockquote>Highlight: As of September 2025, Alexandria (Egypt) and Trecate (Italy) sites have each achieved nearly 1,500 days with zero recordable incidents, and Santander (Spain) and Patalganga (India) sites have achieved over 2,000 days.</blockquote> The organization recognizes that different cultures may have different expectations or norms related to safety. Its strategy is based on internal standards that meet or exceed regulatory requirements in the most advanced safety-focused areas and incorporation of recognised best practices to set a consistent bar for safety excellence globally. Accordingly, two new Regional HSE Managers were added in 2024, adding a corporate HSE resource in the Asia region for the first time.&nbsp;“At Birla Carbon Egypt, safety and environmental stewardship are the foundation of our sustainable vision. Through strong leadership, including direct involvement from our Managing Director, we’ve fostered a culture where everyone takes ownership of safety. Over three years, employee training tripled, reporting doubled, and lost time incidents dropped to zero, thus transforming challenges into achievements. Our efforts have earned national and international recognition, including awards from Egypt’s Minister of Labour and the IACB. Protecting people and the environment go hand in hand, and we are committed to sustainable operations through rigorous monitoring, improved waste management, and continuous improvement for a better future.” - Ayman Ibrahim, Compliance Manager, Birla Carbon Egypt&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<blockquote>Highlight: This year, the Alexandria (Egypt) team proactively established a Safety Action Team that expands safety audit responsibilities across all leadership, not just the HSE team, resulting in outstanding improvements in workplace organisation, compliance, and incident prevention.</blockquote> Through the Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) initiative, Birla Carbon strives to keep everyone who enters its sites safe. From regular training related to the Safe Six, to Stop Work Authority (SWA) for all workers; from protecting contractors, to incentivising employees; from the introduction of an automated High Energy Control Assessments (HECA) mobile app, to an e-permitting system - the SIF initiative is designed to identify risks and hazards and focus on minimising hazards to the greatest extent possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<img src="https://www.cms.adityabirla.com/uploads/Birla_Carbon_The_Safe_Six_Key_Health_and_Safety_Risks_42783515e9.png" alt="Birla Carbon-The Safe Six-Key Health &amp; Safety Risks.png"><blockquote>Highlight: Insights gained from Birla Carbon’s role in developing a Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) standard for the broader Aditya Birla Group have contributed to the ongoing enhancement of near-miss reporting practices across all Group facilities.</blockquote><h3> Safety-firsts in ‘safety first’</h3>At Birla Carbon, commitment to innovation extends beyond products and processes to include the well-being of its people. FY2025 saw some path-breaking solutions that reinforce the safety-first culture across its global plants and offices.<ul><li>Birla Carbon’s first-ever Global Health, Safety &amp; Environment (HSE) Video&nbsp;&nbsp; A diverse, multi-region team spearheaded by an engineer at the electricity co-generation facility in Brazil, collaborated to create a Global HSE Video that speaks to the visitors, contractors, and new employees by highlighting essential topics such as the Safe Six occupational health risks, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The video that was officially launched globally in March 2025, includes footage shot at all Birla Carbon locations, as well as captions in local languages to ensure accessibility and impact.</li><li>Digital Incident Reporting, Trecate (Italy)&nbsp;&nbsp; A web-based application was launched in early FY2026 to simplify reporting, ensure reliable data, and empower employees to act more quickly when risks were identified, transforming the way incidents are reported and managed, strengthening workplace safety and regulatory compliance.&nbsp;</li><li>Lone Worker Alert System, Santander (Spain)&nbsp;&nbsp; The plant has launched an innovative Connected Helmet project that integrates a smart device into operators’ helmets, enabling real-time location tracking and automatic alerts in case of unusual activity — functioning as a Lone Worker Alert System.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Safety in Action</h3>FY2025 saw many events and activities that celebrated the safety culture at Birla Carbon:<ul><li>The International Labour Organisation’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work was celebrated between April 22–26, 2024, across 17 manufacturing locations, two corporate offices, nine sales offices, and three R&amp;D centres.</li><li>Birla Carbon’s Global Health, Safety, and Environment Conference 2025 was hosted in Bangkok, Thailand with the theme ‘Lead the Change for HSE Excellence’.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul><blockquote>Birla Carbon’s safety mascot – Xiang, was created during a Global Safety Week event by the child of an employee at the Weifang plant. Xiang symbolises both safety and the culture of family engagement.</blockquote><ul><li>Women in Safety &amp; Environment (WISE) is a global women-focused Employee Resource Group (ESRs) that hosted two events this year reflecting Birla Carbon’s commitment to fostering inclusion and professional growth within the organisation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) Workshops were organised in China and Thailand in local languages as part of the SIF reduction strategy.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Recognition for Safety at the Workplace</h3>Birla Carbon is an undisputed industry leader in workplace safety. In FY2025 alone, it won several awards and accolades for safety excellence including:<ul><li>13 Gold Certificates of Recognition awarded by the International Carbon Black Association (ICBA)</li><li>Gold Shield Award for Birla Carbon Thailand</li><li>Recognition by FEIQUE (Business Federation of the Spanish Chemical Industry) for achieving a zero accidents rate at Santander, Spain for the second consecutive year</li><li>Recognition by COASHIQ (Business Association for Safety, Hygiene, and the Environment in the Chemical Industry) Safety Management Award, for achieving &nbsp;zero safety accidents at Santander, Spain for the third year running. &nbsp;</li></ul>Through its strategic initiatives, innovations and achievements in FY2025, Birla Carbon has demonstrated that safety is not just a standard, but a daily commitment that it upholds without compromise. An approach that aligns with its broader focus on sustainability and responsible business practices, as highlighted in its <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.birlacarbon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/birla-carbon-sustainability-report-2025.pdf">Sustainability Report 2025</a>.

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How Birla Carbon Built One of the Safest Workplaces in Its Industry

Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality (ABNAH) was founded by Mr. Aryaman Vikram Birla with the goal of building the most preferred house of F&amp;B brands. ABNAH currently operates Jolie's, an exclusive luxury club in Mumbai. It has also collaborated with renowned chef Rahul Akerkar to launch a chain of premium casual dining restaurants across India.&nbsp;<h3>Hospitality portfolio</h3>Jolie’s: Jolie's is a members-only luxury club located in Worli, Mumbai. Covering 20,000 square feet, the club has been meticulously designed by the finest architects and features nine transformative zones, offering members an eclectic sanctuary away from home.Hakkasan: Hakkasan India was established in June 2011 in Bandra, Mumbai, and has since become one of the city’s most popular dining destinations. It captures the essence of London’s contemporary culinary scene and distinguishes itself as one of the only restaurants in India to offer a modern approach to authentic Cantonese cuisine.Yauatcha: Yauatcha offers a unique luxury dining experience, artfully blending dim sum, mixology, tea, and European patisserie. This modern-day tea house delivers authentic Cantonese cuisine, curated from the finest ingredients.Nara Thai: The Nara brand philosophy revolves around creating spaces that bring families and friends together over delicious food. Nara Thai has two outlets in Mumbai, one at Bandra-Kurla Complex and the other at Colaba, both offering diners the vibrant and exquisite flavours of Thai cuisine along with the signature warmth of Thai hospitality.CinCin: CinCin is an inviting all-day dining destination that appeals to all ages and appetites. It prides itself on honouring classic Italian cuisine, crafting every dish using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.ODE: A chain of premium casual dining restaurants across India in collaboration with chef Rahul Akerkar.Waarsa: A premium casual dining restaurant serving signature Awadhi food.Bay 21: A luxury banqueting space in Mumbai.Supa San: a Japanese izakaya-style restaurant in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC)Mr. Udai Pinnali is the Chief Executive Officer of Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality (ABNAH).&nbsp;

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Manga, Anime & the Izakaya: Japan’s Cultural Icons are a Global Phenomenon

For Assistant Sub-Inspector Bapan Das of Kolkata Police’s Special Branch, service goes beyond duty. After losing his cousin due to the lack of donated blood, Bapan resolved to dedicate his life to helping others. What began with organising blood donation camps soon expanded into something that would bring warmth and dignity to hundreds of people in need.Noticing the homeless at railway stations and bus stands shivering through the freezing North Bengal winters with little more than torn clothesbarely anything to keep themselves warm, he decided to act. Starting In in his hometown of Siliguri, he created a clothes bank called Bhalobashar Bazaar, a market where anyone in need could walk in and pick clothes for free. Later, in his city of work, Kolkata, he extended this mission under a metro flyover in Dunlop, setting up Manobotar Dewal—the Wall of Humanity.&nbsp;<div class="video-responsive"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8w-0mzcUobc" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>&nbsp;Every day, Bapan rides across the city on his bike, collecting donated clothes and arranging them neatly at the wall. Here, the poor and homeless can choose freely, selecting not just one, but as many clothes as they needwhat they need, but and also what they like, their favourite colours and outfits included.Balancing his full-time police role with this mission, Bapan spends much of his free time, sometimes 12 hours a day, organising camps, distributing clothes, and helping the helplessneedy. His tireless efforts have earned him recognition and accolades from across the world. But for him, the true reward is simple: “People are for the people. Work like this doesn’t need money, it just needs willingness and time. If we take out a little time, we can put smiles on the faces of many”, he says.Aditya Birla Group is proud to partner with The Better India in sharing stories of such individuals who act as <a href="/a-force-for-good/">#AForceForGood</a>.

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The Police Officer Who Built a Wall of Humanity

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Aditya Birla Group forayed into branded jewellery retail business in 2024 with the launch of its brand, Indriya, under the company, Novel Jewels.Rooted in Sanskrit, Indriya signifies strength and the power of the five senses—elements that drive our consciousness and shape our experiences. The brand's insignia, a graceful Female Gazelle, symbolises the senses and epitomises feminine beauty and elegance. Indriya is not just about our identity; it’s about celebrating the profound love women have for jewellery.Indriya is a "New Age Jewellery" brand that transforms the jewellery experience for every Indian. With a projected 50% CAGR and 3x the industry growth over the next decade, Indirya aspires to become one of the top three jewellery retailers within the first five years of its launch, and potentially the largest direct-to-consumer retailer under Aditya Birla Group.Indriya offers over 20,000 curated and 8,000 exclusive designs, crafted for various occasions. Currently Indriya has 27 stores across New Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Patna, Indore, Surat, Lucknow, Vijayawada, and &nbsp;Bhubaneswar. It plans to open 100 stores across India by FY2026.Mr. Sandeep Kohli is the Chief Executive Officer of Novel Jewels.

The brand name <a href="/businesses/companies/indriya/">Indriya</a> is derived from the Sanskrit word for 'senses’. Aptly, this jewellery brand by Aditya Birla Group is living up to its brand promise to delight the senses of consumers with its dazzling festive offerings. In the lead up to Diwali, as well as, the festive and wedding season, Indriya has added to its already-resplendent range, unveiling a sparkling new festive collection and campaign inspired by celebration and eternal love. &nbsp;<h3>Alka, a heavenly celebration of abundance</h3>Inspired by Alkapuri, the mythical abode of Kubera, the God of Wealth and Prosperity, ‘<a href="/media/press-releases/indriya-launches-festive-collection-alka/">Alka’ by Indriya</a> is an opulent range of necklaces, earrings, and bangles crafted in gold, diamonds, and polki. Depicting eternally-blooming lotuses, ethereal peacocks and graceful swans, every piece in the divine collection brings to life timeless symbols of grace, prosperity and celebration.Indriya unveiled Alka through a music video of the recreated legendary song, ‘Dil Abhi Bhara Nahin’, composed by Sneha Khanwalkar, and written and directed by Anvita Dutt. The soul-stirring video features real-life couple Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth coming together on screen for the first time, showcasing their chemistry in a story that redefines modern romance. Sandeep Kohli, CEO, Indriya, explains the idea behind the video: “We see jewellery as a powerful symbol of the bonds that truly matter.”The campaign brings out the idea of love in the midst of festive celebrations. The story gets a poignant push through the soulful, reimagined rendition of the classic Dil Abhi Bhara Nahi (my heart is not full yet), offering a fresh, emotional ode to the endless love the brand celebrates.&nbsp;<div class="video-responsive"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIluU8dVuEo" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>&nbsp;<h3>Tradition meets delight</h3>In India, the jewellery category is steeped in tradition, with sales peaking during wedding season, festivals and auspicious days. In a recent media <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/marketing/made-in-indriya-how-the-jewellery-brand-attempts-a-podium-position/123515963?action=profile_completion&amp;utm_source=Mailer&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=etbrandequity_news_2025-08-26&amp;dt=2025-08-26&amp;em=c2FzaGFtYWhhamFuQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ==">interview</a>, Mr. Kohli explained that for a brand to connect to consumers, it needs to delight the senses of people during those occasions.Delighting certainly seems to be working for the fledgling brand. Since its launch last year, Indriya has not only surpassed its initial target of 25 stores but has also stepped up to promote a wide range of collections. Inspired by tradition and regional relevance, Indriya has presented stunningly beautiful and exquisitely crafted collections such as Anantara, Rajmudra, Vanjyotsna and Aasmaniyat.<blockquote>A skyful of stars: Aasmaniyat, Indriya’s dazzling diamond collection, was launched in June 2025 with a multi-platform campaign that included a breakthrough cinema innovation. During the screenings of ‘Sitare Zameen Par’, select cinema audiences were immersed in a breath-taking overhead display of shimmering diamond visuals that coincided with the brand’s ad playing on the big <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.wppmedia.com/fr/news/indriya-aasmaniyat-cinema-innovation-india">screen</a>.</blockquote><h3> An expression of confident beauty</h3>Going beyond weddings and festivals, Indriya is redefining jewellery as an expression of personal identity and artistry, in tune with three exciting trends observed by Mr. Kohli – people want to get their personal confidence from personal beauty; they are more open and willing to take help from brands, products and services; they are more informed, hence they understand value and are willing to pay more.“People will want jewellery which is for them, designs which suit them, suit their occasion, or the kind of people they want to project themselves as. Whichever way you look at it, the trend today is all about personal expression,” says Mr. Kohli.Whether it’s love, personal expression or festival celebrations, <a href="/businesses/sectors/jewellery/">Indriya </a>adds moments of delight to the occasion.