Kumar Mangalam Birla on March 22 was conferred the Padma Bhushan – India’s third highest civilian award – for his contribution to the field of trade and industry.

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He is the fourth recipient of the Padma award in the Birla Family. His mother Rajshree Birla was awarded the Padma Bhushan award, extended Birla family member Ganga Prasad Birla was awarded the Padma Bhushan award and his great grandfather Ghanshyam Das Birla was awarded the Padma Vibhushan award.

Talking about this achievement, Birla said, "The spirit of nation-building and trusteeship has guided my family across generations. And so, to receive this national honour is indeed humbling. I thank the Honourable President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu and the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, for this prestigious honour which I accept on behalf of my 140,000 colleagues from 36 countries."

"This award is a recognition of the longitudinal impact of the Aditya Birla Group— in enriching lives and in demonstrating through actions that business is a force for good," he added.

#WATCH | Aditya Birla Group chairman, Kumar Mangalam Birla receives the Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu. pic.twitter.com/Sqdbs0iXTR

— ANI (@ANI) March 22, 2023

The Ministry of Home Affairs made the announcement on the eve of the 74th Republic Day. The awards were conferred by the President of India at a ceremonial function that is to be held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

The Aditya Birla Group is headed by Kumar Mangalam Birla. In addition to Hindalco Industries, Grasim Industries, UltraTech Cement, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, and Aditya Birla Capital, he chairs the Boards of all major group companies.

The conglomerate's employees organized a surprise for Birla on January 30. Fireworks, confetti, and banners congratulating Kumar Mangalam Birla on his Padma Bhushan were seen in footage of the celebration.

Heartiest congratulations and such a proud moment for all of us