# Kumar Mangalam Birla

_Indian industrialist (born 1967)_

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> Kumar Mangalam Birla (born 14 June 1967) is an Indian billionaire businessman. He is the chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, one of the largest conglomerates in India. He is the chancellor of the Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani and former chairman of Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. In 2023, Birla received the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honour in India.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 14 June 1967 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q391072#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Pune ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q391072#P19))
- **Citizenship:** India ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q391072#P27))
- **Occupation:** entrepreneur; business magnate; accountant; chief executive officer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q391072#P106))
- **Education:** University of Mumbai; London School of Economics and Political Science; London Business School; Campion School, Mumbai; Sydenham College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q391072#P69))
- **Spouse:** Neerja Birla ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q391072#P26))
- **Positions held:** chief executive officer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q391072#P39))
- **Awards:** CNN-News18 Indian of the Year; Padma Bhushan in Trade & Industry ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q391072#P166))

## About

As of August 2026, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$24 billion.

Born to Aditya Vikram Birla, the eldest of two children, he took over as chairman of the Aditya Birla Group in 1995, at the age of 28, following the death of his father. During Birla's tenure as chairman, the group's annual turnover increased from US$2 billion in 1995 to US$70 billion as of August 2026, with operations in 40 countries.

## Questions

**When was Kumar Mangalam Birla born?**  
Kumar Mangalam Birla was born on 14 June 1967 in Pune.

**What positions has Kumar Mangalam Birla held?**  
Positions held by Kumar Mangalam Birla include: chief executive officer.

**Where did Kumar Mangalam Birla study?**  
Kumar Mangalam Birla was educated at University of Mumbai, London School of Economics and Political Science, London Business School, Campion School, Mumbai.

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