I think a leader has many roles to play. So, you know, one role is that of incubating talent; the other is that of being a strategist. It's a very interesting job I've got. — Kumar Mangalam Birla Copy Share Image
Very often, we think of leadership being at the very top of an organisation. I think what's unique about ABG is that we have a very strong cadre of leaders across the organisation who are highly empowered and therefore play… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Copy Share Image
I never wanted to become a CA. My father was keen that I become one because he thought that was the right thing for… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Copy Share Image
One feels very blessed to be born into a family like the Birla family, which is a household name in India, which stands for… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Copy Share Image
There are two roadblocks in the way of transforming India into an economic giant and one of them was education. I believe that if… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Copy Share Image
The young generation is willing to experiment more. Firstly, they are less motivated by money and compensation, unlike the previous two generations. Secondly, integrity… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Copy Share Image
Jack Welch is someone who I have always admired. In India, Narayana Murthy is someone who I have great respect for. — Kumar Mangalam Birla Copy Share Image
It's not a good idea to always look for new frontiers, especially when you have opportunities in your existing businesses, in your own backyard. — Kumar Mangalam Birla Copy Share Image
Our mission has always been to be leaders in each of our businesses, which is one, two, or three. — Kumar Mangalam Birla Copy Share Image
I don't think the western world is questioning capitalism. Capitalism as a concept is not something that society has written off. But today, there… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Copy Share Image
The shape and composition of the government is important. We haven't reached a point where politics and economics have been totally divorced from each… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Copy Share Image
Being a conglomerate, each of our businesses has a different challenge; business landscape is different for each business. It makes it challenging as well… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Copy Share Image
Only when emotion is involved do you get angry and lose your temper. You could have different points of view, but as long as… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Copy Share Image
In 1991, the government unleashed the power of India and created a partnership between itself and industry. As a result, India has emerged as… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Copy Share Image
