The tariff reset also gives India a clear edge over several export competitors in the region, with lower rates than Indonesia, Bangladesh and Vietnam, and significantly lower tariffs than China and Pakistan
In his annual reflections note, Birla talked about how the world remains a “U3 world: Uncertain, Unpredictable, and Unorthodox,” adding that the “contracts between nation states are being recrafted” as diplomacy gives way to “stark realpolitik
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In conversation with megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Birla reflected on leadership, legacy and values, offering a set of lessons shaped as much by family history as by business experience
Birla, Chairman of the $67-billion Aditya Birla Group, was among five distinguished honorands selected this year
Galeries Lafayette’s landmark entry into India has been marked by a distinguished gathering in Mumbai, led by Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, alongside Philippe Houzé and Nicolas Houzé of the Galeries Lafayette Group and the French Ambassador to India, H.E. Thierry Mathou. The event celebrated far more than the opening of a luxury department store; it highlighted a deepening cultural and economic partnership between India and France. Blending French savoir-faire with Indian creativity and enterprise, the collaboration redefines the future of luxury retail in the country. Galeries Lafayette’s India presence aims to create a vibrant cultural space where craftsmanship, innovation, and cross-cultural design come together, marking a new chapter in India’s booming luxury market.
The top 10 philanthropists together contributed ₹5,834 crore, accounting for 56% of total giving and marking a 26% increase over 2024. Following Nadar, Mukesh Ambani & family ranked second. The Bajaj family retained third place with ₹446 crore in donations.
France’s iconic Galeries Lafayette has opened its first luxury store in Mumbai in partnership with the Aditya Birla Group, targeting India’s growing aspirational consumer base. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group, said the launch marks a defining chapter in Indian luxury retail, combining global brands with world-class experiences. India’s luxury market is set to grow fourfold to $90 billion by 2030, driven by a youthful, globally connected, and affluent population. The partnership aims to redefine luxury in India, offering premium shopping, cultural experiences, and Indian warmth, while building long-term value across the consumer pyramid.
Mumbai has cemented its crown as India's billionaire capital, leading the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 with 451 entrants
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 75th birthday on Wednesday, September 17. The day is being marked with enthusiasm across the country, as BJP workers celebrate in grand style. The party has dedicated the occasion to Seva Diwas, with welfare activities such as tree plantation drives, blood donation camps, and cleanliness campaigns nationwide. PM Modi’s political journey is marked by countless achievements. Watch corporate leaders — Uday Kotak, Founder & Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank; Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group; and Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder & Chairman, Bharti Enterprises — share their own ‘Modi Story’.





