Leadership & Strategy

It starts in a classroom, not the four-walled one with a blackboard, though. It starts with a young boy, who was Hindi-medium, struggling to crack complicated laws in the inner parts of Mumbai. This boy grew up to be CA Dr. Mahesh Gour, and his was not a story of trying to fit in, but a story of trying to redefine the way education is perceived, implemented, and recollected. His success did not come on a silver platter. It arrived in nights of doubt, years of self-control, an

The legacy of the Birla family and the Cosmic Birla Group is deeply intertwined with the vision and resilience of its founding figures. The journey began with the late R.S. Birla, a luminary whose business acumen and societal contributions laid a strong foundation for future generations. Born on October 2, 1934, in Pilani, Rajasthan, R.S. Birla played a pivotal role in shaping the industrial landscape of India. His illustrious career saw him occupy key positions within the G.

For Abhishek Kapoor, it all started with a spark ignited on a small stage during a school play. The thunderous applause, the electric connection with the audience—it wasn't just excitement he felt, but something far deeper. "That bond with people's hearts through my words and expressions—it was thrilling," he says, recalling the moment that quietly, yet firmly, charted the course of his life. Unlike stories that hinge on overnight success, Abhishek's rise has been steady, bui

Cottage industries and small businesses play a crucial role in contributing to economic growth and creating employment. Dr. Vivek noticed a significant gap in the support available to such firms and felt the need to focus his expertise on helping them thrive. To assist big companies was common and well-known but guiding small-scale enterprises specifically was an initiative seldom heard of. Providing them with accurate and adequate inputs (tools, strategies, resources) and se