Celebrating a National Icon

Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla has been conferred the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honours.

In a grand ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on 22 March, 2023, Aditya Birla Group’s Chairman , Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, was honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award by Honourable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. The award is a testimony to his remarkable journey as an industrialist, businessman, and philanthropist.

On this momentous occasion, Mr. Birla said, “The spirit of nation-building and trusteeship has guided my family across generations. And so, to receive this national honour is indeed humbling. I thank the Honourable President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu and the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, for this prestigious honour which I accept on behalf of my 140,000 colleagues from 36 countries. This award is a recognition of the longitudinal impact of the Aditya Birla Group — in enriching lives and in demonstrating through actions that business is a force for good.”

Mr. Birla’s achievements serve as an inspiration to every employee at Aditya Birla Group, and his legacy will continue to shape the Indian business landscape and society for generations to come. The Padma Bhushan is a befitting tribute to his exceptional leadership and service to the nation.