I never wanted to become a CA. My father was keen that I become one because he thought that was the right… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Courage 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… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Blessed 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… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Believe 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.… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Generation 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 Admired 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… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Always 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 Always 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… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Around 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… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Economics 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… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Being 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… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Different points of view 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… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Between Copy Share Image
The culture of caring and giving permeates many Indian families. In their own way, they are engaged in philanthropic pursuits. — Kumar Mangalam Birla Caring Copy Share Image
The work environment is very important in determining how enjoyable work is. It is very important to work with smart guys who… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Bandwidth Copy Share Image
My father taught us that to thrive, excellence in technology, quality, and customer service along with cost competitiveness is a prerequisite. His… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Along Copy Share Image
I think a leader has many roles to play. So, you know, one role is that of incubating talent; the other is… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Being Copy Share Image
The one important factor that keeps me going is the kind of people I work with. — Kumar Mangalam Birla Factor Copy Share Image
I was very fortunate, because I don't think many people get to spend time with their great-grandfathers. So, he passed away when… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Away 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… — Kumar Mangalam Birla About Copy Share Image
I didn't have any great talent. I didn't want to become a rock star or an author. — Kumar Mangalam Birla Become Copy Share Image
Well, I think the golden rule I can think of is the fact that you must follow your passion and do something… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Being successful Copy Share Image
To globalize for the sake of globalizing-as a matter of ego-is perilous. Expanding internationally is hard, risky work. Globalization is not just… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Acquisition Copy Share Image
I don't think any government is going to go back on the reforms process. There is no government that won't attempt to… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Come Copy Share Image
The IBC is a very deep reform. It is almost as deep a reform as GST or demonetisation. It changes the fundamental… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Business Copy Share Image
GST is a structural move in the right direction. It could take a few months to settle down. It is another one… — Kumar Mangalam Birla Direction Copy Share Image