
Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, spoke at the Rising Rajasthan Global Investors Summit, highlighting his family's deep-rooted connection with Rajasthan. He recalled the establishment of a 'pathshala' by his family in the early 20th century, which eventually grew into BITS Pilani, one of India's most esteemed educational institutions. BITS Pilani, known as India’s entrepreneurial factory, has produced over 6,500 founders and co-founders of startups globally. Birla also emphasized the significant presence of the Aditya Birla Group has a strong presence in Rajasthan, employing over 25,000 people and with cumulative investments approaching ₹50,000 crores. The group has now announced plans to invest an additional ₹50,000 crores in the state.The group’s commitment to Rajasthan's growth continues with plans to increase its cement production to 1 crore tonnes. Additionally, the Aditya Birla Group will invest ₹6,000 crores in the energy sector, further strengthening the state’s industrial landscape.