Kumar Birla

Kumar Birla

Kumar Birla (#114)

We have a last-man-standing philosophy that has helped us weather difficult times. We've always been very disciplined.

  • $ 21 B
  • Diversified
  • India
  • M
  • 58 Years

About Me

Commodities king Kumar Birla is the fourth generation head of the storied, $67 billion (revenue) Aditya Birla Group. Nearly half is generated outside India, where it has a presence in 40 countries. The group's interests span cement, textiles and aluminium to telecom, financial services and paints. It has recently entered new sectors such as branded jewellery and hospitality. Birla, who is a chartered accountant and graduated from London Business School, inherited the family empire at age 28 when his father Aditya Birla died in 1995. In 2021, he stepped down as chairman of debt-strapped telecom firm Vodafone Idea, formed by the 2018 merger between his Idea Cellular and Vodafone India. In 2023, his daughter Ananya and son Aryaman joined the boards of Grasim and Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Kumar Birla’s rise and global influence.

  • #10   India's Richest (2025)
  • #97   Billionaires (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Kumar Birla’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $21.0B (February 5, 2026)