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Ghanshyam Das Birla (10 April 1894 – 11 June 1983) was an Indian businessman and member of the Birla Family . Birla family history. Ghanshyam Das Birla was born on 10 April 1894 at Pilani town in Jhunjhunu district, in the region known as Rajputana, as a member of the Marwari Maheshwari community. [1] . His father was Raja Baldevdas Birla.
From 1926, Shri G.D. Birla was one of the most influential spokesmen of India's big businesses. With Sir Purshottamdas Thakurdas, he co-founded the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India, the history of which is closely interwoven with India's struggle for independence, its industrialisation, and its emergence as one of the most rapidly growing global economies.
A Pioneer, philanthropist and patriot - the Man who shaped India's Industry. As we celebrate Founder’s Day, we look back at some of the key events and milestones from Mr. G.D. Birla’s life.
Mar 30, 2023 · Between 1919 and his death in 1983, Shri G.D. Birla built the foundation of the Birla business empire. In addition, he strove to serve the Indian people and industry. From serving as a member of Central Legislative Assembly of British India in 1926 to co-authoring the Bombay Plan in 1945, he contributed towards building a progressive growth ...
Apr 9, 2023 · GD was fully involved in everything he did - politics, business and religion - but he remained at heart a nationalist businessman, the last of the titans who, starting virtually from scratch, built a huge industrial empire, worth Rs 1,692 crore at the last count, in less than two generations.
Jun 8, 2022 · GD Birla: The ‘Nationalist Businessman’ Who Helped Fund The Freedom Struggle. Ghanshyam Das (GD) Birla, the architect behind the Indian business conglomerate, the Birla Group, had a very important role in the freedom struggle. Here's his life story. By Rinchen Norbu Wangchuk. June 8, 2022.
GD Birla's both wives died early because of tuberculosis (He remarried after the death of his first wife), a common affliction at that time. The families of his brothers Brij Mohan and Rameshwar Das Birla helped in raising his children. When Yash Birla's parents died in a plane crash, Priyamvada Birla, ("Badi Ma") helped take care of him.
Apr 10, 2017 · Better-known as a nationalist businessman, Ghanshyam Das Birla was born on April 10, 1894. Founder of BITS Pilani and Technological Institute of Textile and Sciences, Birla was also the President of Harijan Sevak Sangh founded by Mahatma Gandhi. Birla expanded his family business of money lending into other areas as well.
J. D. BIRLA INSTITUTE Unit of Vidya Mandir Society (Affiliated to Jadavpur University) Departments of Science, Commerce & Management. 11, Lower Rawdon Street, Kolkata-700020
Apr 11, 2022 · G.D. Birla or Ghanshyam Das Birla was an Indian industrialist, businessman, and entrepreneur. He laid the foundation of the Birla Group and helped the group diversify into various sectors. During the British government in India, Birla faced several challenges as they tried to shut down his business.
