The Aditya Birla Group, a global corporation that has been involved with a wide range of products and services for more than 166 years, has a history that dates back to 1857. The organisation was founded by G.D. Birla and it operates across six continents and 36 countries. According to Forbes, the group is valued at $65 billion in 2023. Kumar Mangalam Birla, the entrepreneurial scion in charge of this family-owned enterprise, is supported by his relatives. And taking forward this legacy is the Birla’s next-gen – Ananya and Aryaman Vikram Birla.
About Aryaman Vikram Birla
Aryaman Vikram Birla, a fifth-generation descendant of the illustrious Birla family, has extensive and diversified experience in business development, venture capital investing, and professional sports. He has a significant stake in a number of Aditya Birla Group companies, including fashion & retail, real estate, and paints.
Aryaman Vikram Birla’s career and life
Born in 1997 to Kumar Mangalam Birla and Neerja Birla, this Indian cricketer and businessman has carved a niche of his own. His sibling, Ananya Birla shares responsibility with him as a part of the Aditya Birla Group. She has established a reputation for herself as a multifaceted artist and businesswoman. Ananya is one of India’s most popular singers, with over 350 million combined streams earned because of her alluring voice and fascinating melodies.
A next-gen businessman
Aryaman is actively championing the Group’s foray into new-age businesses. Aryaman helped incubate the Group’s D2C platform, TMRW, and is also deeply involved in laying the foundation of the Group’s new B2B e-commerce business.
His first venture into entrepreneurship was in the fast-growing food and beverage industry. Aditya Birla Ventures, the venture capital arm of the Group led by Aryaman Birla, has already made investments in five high-growth start-ups. He serves as a director on the boards of Grasim Industries, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., Aditya Birla Management Corporation (P) Ltd., and the umbrella organisation of the Aditya Birla Group. He also serves on the Atlas SkillTech University Advisory Board.
In the world of cricket
Aryaman has embraced a variety of interests, demonstrating his adaptability. He was a successful first-class cricketer before joining the Aditya Birla Group. Numerous achievements marked his cricketing career. In 2017, he had India’s top U-23 run total. He represented the Madhya Pradesh Ranji squad while seeking a career in professional cricket, and he even got the chance to play for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. Aryaman has accomplished a great deal in the business sphere in addition to on the cricket pitch.
