Kumar Mangalam Birla is spending his way out of a tight spot

Long known to be conservative with cash, the Aditya Birla Group chairman is on an acquisition and expansion spree. A lot of it has to do with the sudden threat to his cement dominance—his pride and joy.

August 21, 202411 min
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Kumar Mangalam Birla is spending his way out of a tight spot

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