The Birla family is one of the foremost business houses in India. Their businesses vary from commodities and textiles to automobiles, Information Technology and telecom. The founder of the Birla Group was Baldeo Das Birla, a member of the successful Marwari community from Pilani, in the westerly state of Rajasthan. He moved to Calcutta to set up the family business during the late nineteenth century, and with it established close ties to the freedom movement of the time.
The Birla's are known for their work and support of the nation during the freedom struggle, and the family were close friends of Mahatma Gandhi. Even today, the Birla name is considered synonymous with wealth and power in India.
The prestigious Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra and Birla Institute Of Management Technology were founded by them.
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