CKA Birla Group

The foundation of the CKA Birla Group was laid by Seth Shiv Narayan Birla in 1857.In 1939, the group established Orient Paper in Brajarajnagar, Odisha,which went on to become India's largest paper company.In 1946, National Engineering Industries (NEI) was founded, followed by the acquisition of Neosym, previously known as Indian Smelting & Refining Company, in 1947.

In 1948, Braj Mohan Birla started the operations of Hindustan Motors, an automotive company that he founded in West Bengal.{{cite news |last1=Dutt |first1=Ishita Ayan |title=What next for CK Birla after Hindustan Motors? |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/what-next-for-ck-birla-after-hindustan-motors-114061101349_1.html |publisher=Business Standard |date=June 11, 2014}} Known for producing the Ambassador car, widely used as a taxicab and government limousine, Hindustan Motors held the position of India's largest car manufacturer until the rise of Maruti Udyog.{{cite news |last1=Sen |first1=Sunny |title=Can Peugeot bring back life to CK Birla Group's Hindustan Motors? |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/can-peugeot-bring-back-life-to-ck-birla-group-s-hindustan-motors/story-6GxJmAHW75uLdRnH1iInUN.html |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=February 15, 2017}}{{cite news |title=Hindustan Motors domestic sales dip 20.8% in Oct |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/hindustan-motors-domestic-sales-dip-20-8-in-oct-113110500724_1.html |publisher=Business Standard |date=November 5, 2013}}

Under Ganga Prasad Birla's leadership, the group ventured into project management by acquiring the three-million-tonne Ajaokuta steel project from the Nigerian government, which was facing operational challenges at the time. This move triggered further initiatives, such as the modernization of integrated steel plants owned by the state-operated Steel Authority of India Limited in Durgapur and Rourkela.{{cite news |title=GP Birla dies at 87 |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/gp-birla-dies-at-87-110030700014_1.html |publisher=Business Standard |date=January 21, 2013}}{{cite news |title=GP Birla dies at 87 |url=https://www.rediff.com/money/report/gp-birla-dies/20100308.htm |work=Rediff.com |date=March 8, 2010}}

Industrial diversification continued with acquisitions like Orient Fans (1954) and HIL (1956). In the 1990s, the C K Birla Group had a 50:50 joint venture with General Motors, which ended in 1999 when GM acquired 86%, and Holden took 14% of the Indian production facilities.{{cite news |author1=Louis F. Fourie |title=On a Global Mission: The Automobiles of General Motors International Volume 3 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0XLODQAAQBAJ&dq=CK+Birla+Group&pg=PA1130 |publisher=Friesen Press |date=2016 |pages=1130|isbn=978-1-4602-9690-5 }}

Further expansions in cement (Orient Cement, 1982){{cite news |title=Orient Cement looks at acquisitions |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/business/orient-cement-looks-acquisitions-2128756 |publisher=Deccan Herald |date=May 17, 2015}} and information technology (Birlasoft, 1995) ensued. Institutions like Birla Science Centre and BM Birla Heart Research Centre were founded in 1985 and 1989, respectively. AVTEC, an automotive component manufacturer, was formed in 2005. The group's technological footprint expanded with the acquisition of Switzerland-based ASSAG in 2013{{cite news |title=Avtec ties up with Switzerland's Assag |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/engineering/avtec-ties-up-with-switzerlands-assag/articleshow/14432388.cms |publisher=The Economic Times |date=June 27, 2012}} and EnablePath in 2014 by Birlasoft.{{cite news |last1=Gupta |first1=Bhawan |title=Birlasoft acquires US-based CRM solutions provider EnablePath |url=https://www.vccircle.com/birlasoft-acquires-us-based-crm-solutions-provider-enablepath |publisher=VCCircle |date=January 13, 2014}}

CKA Birla Group's subsidiary HIL acquired Germany-based Parador Holdings GmbH, a building material maker, for a cash consideration of $96.5 million in July 2018.{{cite news |last1=Mamgain |first1=Pramugdha |title=CK Birla unit acquires Parador |url=https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/ck-birla-parador-ajmera-avendus-idfc-101891/ |publisher=DealStreetAsia |date=July 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713122604/https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/ck-birla-parador-ajmera-avendus-idfc-101891/ |archive-date=13 July 2018 }} In January 2020, National Engineering Industries (NEI), through its European subsidiary, acquired Slovakia-based Kinex Bearings. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed by NEI.{{cite news |title=CK Birla group firm NEI acquires Slovakia-based Kinex Bearings |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/engineering/ck-birla-group-firm-nei-acquires-slovakia-based-kinex-bearings/articleshow/73269752.cms |publisher=The Economic Times |date=January 15, 2020}} During the same month, it sold the thermal insulation business of Hyderabad Industries Limited to the French company Imerys SA for US$11.26 million ({{INR}}80 crore).{{cite news |last1=Kapur |first1=Narinder |title=France's Imerys To Buy CK Birla Group Firm's Thermal Insulation Unit |url=https://www.vccircle.com/france-s-imerys-to-buy-ck-birla-group-firm-s-thermal-insulation-unit |publisher=VCCircle |date=January 17, 2020}} In July 2022, CKA Birla Group, via its flagship HIL, acquired Odisha-based building material-maker Fast Build Blocks for {{INR}}65 crore.{{cite news |title=CK Birla group arm HIL buys Fast Build Blocks for Rs 65 cr |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ck-birla-group-arm-hil-buys-fast-build-blocks-for-rs-65-cr/articleshow/93218469.cms |work=The Times of India |date=July 29, 2022}}

In 1995, the CKA Birla Group diversified its operations into the information technology sector with the establishment of Birlasoft, which provides enterprise application services, custom application services, and specialized services like testing, analytics, and mobility. Birlasoft serves clients in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the APAC region.

In 2019, Birlasoft and KPIT Technologies underwent a merger and demerger, resulting in the creation of separate publicly listed entities. The IT services arm of KPIT Technologies merged with Birlasoft in January 2019. Birlasoft now operates in IT services, while KPIT Technologies focuses on automotive engineering.{{cite news |last1=Alawadhi |first1=Neha |title=Birlasoft working on stabilising structure after merger with KPIT |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/birlasoft-working-on-stabilising-structure-after-merger-with-kpit-119082401168_1.html |publisher=Business Standard |date=August 25, 2019}}{{cite news |last1=Mendonca |first1=Jochelle |title=KPIT, Birlasoft to merge and split into two publicly-traded companies |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/kpit-birlasoft-to-merge-and-split-into-two-publicly-traded-companies/articleshow/62705366.cms |publisher=The Economic Times |date=January 30, 2018}}

HIL Limited (now BirlaNu), formerly Hyderabad Industries Limited, is the owner of brands such as Charminar (asbestos based cement sheets), Birla Aerocon (AAC Blocks), and Charminar Fortune (Asbestos free roofing sheets).{{cite news |last1=Das |first1=Vipul |title=This CK Birla Group of stock fixes record date for the purpose of 450% dividend |url=https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/this-ck-birla-group-of-stock-fixes-record-date-for-the-purpose-of-450-dividend-11655475083707.html |publisher=Livemint |date=June 17, 2022}} The company operates in the construction materials, machinery, industrial supplies, components, and logistics network domains.{{cite news |last1=Kumar |first1=V. Rishi |title=HIL eyes $1b revenues as it transforms to an integrated green building materials company |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/hil-eyes-1b-revenues-as-it-transforms-to-an-integrated-green-building-materials-company/article35817094.ece |publisher=The Hindu Business Line |date=August 10, 2021}}{{cite news |title=HIL pins hope on Parador acquisition, domestic expansions to increase revenue |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/market/midcap-mania-hil-pins-hope-on-parador-acquisition-domestic-expansions-to-increase-revenue-2714511.htm |publisher=CNBC TV18 |date=March 25, 2019}} HIL Limited operates in India and Germany. BirlaNu (HIL Limited) has been at the centre of many controversies{{Cite news |date=2020-09-12 |title=In Jharkhand’s Asbestos Clean-up, Victim Compensation Remains Elusive {{!}} NewsClick |url=https://www.newsclick.in/Jharkhand-Asbestos-Clean-up-Victim-Compensation-Remains-Elusive |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231128225820/https://www.newsclick.in/Jharkhand-Asbestos-Clean-up-Victim-Compensation-Remains-Elusive |archive-date=2023-11-28 |access-date=2025-04-04 |work=NewsClick |language=en}} {{Cite web |last=Daigle |first=byKaty |title=Abandoned asbestos mines still a hazard in India |url=https://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-12-abandoned-asbestos-hazard-india.html |access-date=2025-04-04 |website=medicalxpress.com |language=en}} {{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Alok |date=2014-03-13 |title=Hill of death |url=https://www.downtoearth.org.in/environment/hill-of-death-43739 |access-date=2025-04-04 |website=Down To Earth |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Forgotten asbestos mine sickens Indian villagers |url=https://www.onlineathens.com/story/news/nation-world/2014/12/22/forgotten-asbestos-mine-sickens-indian-villagers/15507303007/ |access-date=2025-04-04 |website=Online Athens |language=en-US}} over the years related to its use of asbestos in its key offering - Charminar. Despite the known ill effects and carcinogenic properties of asbestos, Asbestos sheets are still the largest offering of the organisation, however, it is taking conscious efforts to extend its portfolio of non-asbestos roofing products.

{{main|Orient Electric}}

Orient Electric, previously known as Calcutta Electrical Manufacturing Company was acquired by Orient Paper in 1954. The company operates in two segments, Electrical Consumer Durables (ECD) and Lighting and Switchgear.{{cite news |title=Orient Electric expects good growth from fans, coolers as summer approaches |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/orient-electric-expects-good-growth-from-fans-coolers-as-summer-approaches-123022800827_1.html |publisher=Business Standard |date=March 1, 2023}} It is one of the largest manufacturers of fans in India.{{cite news |title=Orient Electricals is Orient Electric now; name change aimed at new business consolidation plan |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/durables/orient-electricals-is-orient-electric-now-name-change-aimed-at-new-business-consolidation-plan/articleshow/33829776.cms |publisher=The Economic Times |date=April 16, 2014}}{{cite news |last1=Kiran Bagade |first1=Hrithik |title=Orient fans eyes 25% market share in South India |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/business/orient-fans-eyes-25-market-share-south-india-667883.html |publisher=Deccan Herald |date=December 16, 2018}} The company operates manufacturing facilities in Faridabad, Haryana, Noida, Hyderabad and Kolkata. It has a strong presence in the North and Western markets in India. The company holds approximately a 20 percent market share in India as of 2016.{{cite news |last1=Babu |first1=Gireesh |title=Orient Electric plans to set up manufacturing facility in South |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/orient-electric-plans-to-set-up-manufacturing-facility-in-south-116101701007_1.html |publisher=Business Standard |date=October 17, 2016}} It holds a 60% overall market share, and in the premium segment, it has a 40% market share as of 2018.{{cite news |last1=Rakshit |first1=Avishek |title=Orient Electric plans exports to US, Europe and other destinations |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/orient-electric-plans-exports-to-us-europe-and-other-destinations-118082300029_1.html |date=August 23, 2018 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20180823031633/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/orient-electric-plans-exports-to-us-europe-and-other-destinations-118082300029_1.html |archive-date=August 23, 2018}}

The company operates in the healthcare sector, with two [https://www.ckbhospital.com/ CK Birla Hospital] locations in Delhi NCR, one in Punjabi Bagh{{cite news |last1=Panda |first1=Sushmita |title=Delhi's CK Birla Hospital introduces fully active robot for minimally invasive knee replacement surgery |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/healthcare/medicaldevices/delhis-ck-birla-hospital-introduces-fully-active-robot-for-minimally-invasive-knee-replacement-surgery/2976798/ |publisher=The Financial Express |date=February 9, 2023}} and the other in Gurugram.{{cite news |title=सी के बिड़ला हास्पिटल फार वुमेन की 1,000 करोड़ रुपये के निवेश से 14 नये अस्पताल खोलने की योजना |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/business/business-news/ck-birla-hospital-for-women-plans-to-open-14-new-hospitals-with-an-investment-of-rs-1000-crore-/articleshow/70628284.cms |publisher=Navbharat Times |date=August 11, 2019 |language=Hindi}} The company operates a network of fertility clinics under the name [https://birlafertility.com/ Birla Fertility & IVF], specializing in in-vitro fertilization (IVF), egg freezing, and fertility testing.{{cite news |last1=Das |first1=Sohini |title=CK Birla Group eyes over 100 fertility clinics in three to four years |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/ck-birla-group-eyes-over-100-fertility-clinics-in-in-three-four-years-122102701402_1.html |publisher=Business Standard |date=October 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230813171810/https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/ck-birla-group-eyes-over-100-fertility-clinics-in-in-three-four-years-122102701402_1.html#selection-899.27-899.38 |archive-date=August 13, 2023}}

GMMCO was established in 1967 through the acquisition of Blackwood Hodge Equipment, the then distributor of Terex products, by the CKA Birla Group. It is primarily engaged in the sale and overall support of construction machines, mining equipment, and engine power systems for industrial, governmental, marine, coal mining and oil and gas applications.{{cite news |title=Gmmco Sells and Supports Cat 320D "One Machine. Endless Possibilities" |url=https://www.nbmcw.com/equipment-machinery/construction-equipments/earthmoving-equipment/gmmco-sells-and-supports-cat-320d-qone-machine-endless-possibilitiesq.html |publisher=NBM&CW.com |date=July 2013}} In 1986, it became the Indian dealer for the American heavy-duty machinery manufacturer Caterpillar Inc.{{cite news |title=Partners in Success |url=https://www.constructionworld.in/energy-infrastructure/oil-and-gas/Partners-in-Success/2790 |publisher=Construction World |date=April 1, 201}} It is headquartered in Chennai and has offices, workshops and repair facilities in 14 Indian states. In January 2014, it acquired Bucyrus India, a division of Caterpillar Inc., for an undisclosed sum. GMMCO has also partnered with companies such as Perkins, JLG and Schneider Electric. {{Cite web |title=Powering India’s Growth with Cat Equipments - About Gmmco |url=https://www.gmmco.in/about |access-date=2025-04-29 |website=www.gmmco.in}}{{cite news |last1=Verma |first1=Anuradha |title=CK Birla Group firm acquires a part of Caterpillar's mining product distribution business |url=https://www.vccircle.com/ck-birla-group-firm-acquires-part-caterpillars-mining-product |publisher=VCCircle |date=January 7, 2014}}It has also partnered with German company Hauhinco to form Gmmco Technology Services (GTS) in 2022, which focusses on mining planning and engineering solutions.{{Cite web |title=Gmmco {{!}} CKA Birla Group |url=https://www.ckabirlagroup.com/gmmco.php |access-date=2025-04-29 |website=www.ckabirlagroup.com}}

National Engineering Industries (NEI) was founded in 1946{{cite news |title=NBC breakthrough in fuel efficient bearings |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302024628/https://www.motownindia.com/News/National_News/719/News |publisher=Motown India |date=December 16, 2012 |archive-url=https://www.motownindia.com/News/National_News/719/News |archive-date=March 2, 2014}} and is engaged in the manufacturing of bearings for the automotive, railway, industrial, and aerospace industries. It sells bearings under the brand name NBC Bearings and exports them to over 20 countries, including the United States, Germany, Brazil, Japan, and Australia.{{cite news |last1=kapur |first1=Narinder |title=CK Birla Group firm National Engineering strikes twin acquisitions |url=https://www.vccircle.com/ck-birla-group-firm-national-engineering-strikes-twin-acquisitions |publisher=VCCircle |date=January 16, 2020}} In January 2020, NEI completed the acquisition of Kinex Bearings, a Slovakia-based company.

The company has a rubber division called NEI Rubber, which operates under the National Engineering Industries.{{cite news |title=Corporate Briefs 11-05-2005 |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/business/corporate-briefs-11-05-2005/cid/960267 |publisher=Telegraph India |date=November 5, 2005}}

Orient Cement, part of the CKA Birla Group, has manufacturing facilities in Devapur (Telangana), Yadgir (Karnataka), and Nashirabad (Maharashtra).{{cite news |title=CK Birla Group to expand ops in Telangana |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/ck-birla-group-to-expand-ops-in-telangana-114071900582_1.html |publisher=Business Standard |date=July 20, 2014}} With a total cement production capacity of 3.4 million tpa, the company markets its products under the brands Orient, Majbooti, and Birla Excel.{{cite web |title=Orient Cement |url=https://cement.industry-report.net/orient-cement/ |publisher=Industry Report |access-date=23 November 2023}} Founded in 1979, Orient Cement was originally part of Orient Paper & Industries. It underwent a demerger in 2012 and commenced cement production in 1982 at Devapur in the Adilabad district of Telangana.{{cite news |last1=Fatima |first1=Masrath |title=Telangana: Foundation laid for expansion of Orient cement company in Mancherial |url=https://www.siasat.com/telangana-foundation-laid-for-expansion-of-orient-cement-company-in-mancherial-2584657/ |publisher=Siasat |date=8 May 2023}} Recently, the CKA Birla Group has sold Orient Cement to one of the largest cement manufacturers in India, Ambuja Cement.{{Cite web |last=www.ETRealty.com |title=CCI approves Ambuja Cements' acquisition of Orient Cement - ET RealEstate |url=https://realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/cement/cci-approves-ambuja-cements-acquisition-of-orient-cement/119162731 |access-date=2025-04-04 |website=ETRealty.com |language=en}}

{{main|Orient Paper Mills}}

Orient Paper & Industries is one of India's top paper manufacturers, offering a broad selection of writing, printing, industrial, and specialty papers.{{cite news |last1=Das |first1=Vipul |title=Birla group stock Orient Paper hit fresh 52-week-high after Q4 revenue up 35% |url=https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/birla-group-stock-orient-paper-hit-fresh-52-week-high-after-q4-revenue-up-35-11684409271750.html |publisher=Livemint |date=May 18, 2023}} The company was incorporated in 1939. It started as a paper maker and later grew into a multi-product company, expanding its presence into three segments — paper, cement, and fans.{{cite news |last1=Jauharri |first1=Ujjval |title=Triple play will fan Orient's growth |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-triple-play-will-fan-orient-s-growth-1218798 |publisher=DNA India |date=March 16, 2018}}{{cite news |title=Orient to expand paper capacity, sell cement biz |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/business-empires-the-birlas/gp-ck-birla-group/orient-paper-industries-ltd/orient-to-expand-paper-capacity-sell-cement-biz/articleshow/908151.cms |publisher=The Economic Times |date=December 9, 2003}} In 2011, Orient Paper strategically spun off its cement business, resulting in the establishment of Orient Cement.{{cite news |last1=Narayanan |first1=R Y |title=Orient Paper to demerge cement biz |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/Orient-Paper-to-demerge-cement-biz/article20310834.ece |publisher=The Hindu Business Line |date=July 27, 2011}} Subsequently, in 2016, the company decided to demerge its electrical appliances division, resulting in the establishment of Orient Electricals.{{cite news |title=Orient Paper to demerge electrical appliances division |url=https://www.livemint.com/Companies/AAo3sENcpRxuSxLjUmhziN/Orient-Paper-to-demerge-electrical-appliances-division.html |publisher=Livemint |date=September 22, 2016}}

Founded in 2005,{{cite news |title=HM hives off auto parts biz into JV |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/hm-hives-off-auto-parts-biz-into-jv/articleshow/1026436.cms |work=The Times of India |date=February 20, 2005}} Avtec is a manufacturer of powertrain and precision-engineered products, supplying high-precision components to automotive, off-highway, agriculture, and railway industries. Its clientele includes companies such as Alison, BEML, Caterpillar, Daimler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Renault-Nissan, and Tata-Jaguar. Its manufacturing units are situated in Hosur, Chennai, and Pithampur in India.{{cite news |last1=Singh Dhanjal |first1=Swaraj |last2=Balakrishnan |first2=Reghu |title=Warburg set to exit Avtec, sell 30% stake to CK Birla Group |url=https://www.livemint.com/Companies/WVLtOmMAaY09o07VbvBt5I/Warburg-set-to-exit-Avtec-sell-30-stake-to-CK-Birla-Group.html |publisher=Livemint |date=April 19, 2018}}

Neosym Industry Limited is a metal manufacturing company established in 1932 as The Indian Smelting and Refining Company Limited. It was acquired by the CKA Birla Group in 1947. It produces grey and SG iron castings for automotive, agriculture, earthmoving, and engineering industries. Its manufacturing unit, located in Pune, India, has a production capacity of 70,800 metric tons per annum.{{cite web |title=Neosym Industry Limited |url=https://www.careratings.com/upload/CompanyFiles/PR/Neosym%20Industry%20Limited-04-05-2018.pdf |publisher=Careratings |date=April 5, 2018}}

The CKA Birla Group engaged in various philanthropic activities across science, technology, art, culture, and heritage preservation. It is also working for the betterment of rural and underprivileged communities in India.

The company runs various hospital trusts, including the B.M. Birla Heart Research Centre (Specialty hospital) and the Calcutta Medical Research Institute in Kolkata (Multispeciality hospital),{{cite news |last1=Ukil |first1=Amit |title=Speciality clinics for trade hub |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/speciality-clinics-for-trade-hub/cid/837112 |publisher=Telegraph India |date=December 18, 2005}}{{cite news |last1=Majumder |first1=Sampurna |title=Hospital chain on expansion spree |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/hospital-chain-on-expansion-spree/articleshow/72628542.cms |work=The Times of India |date=December 15, 2019}} Rukmani Birla Hospital in Jaipur,{{cite news |title=CK Birla group up Rs 270 crore investment in healthcare |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/healthcare/ck-birla-group-up-rs-270-crore-investment-in-healthcare/articleshow/37005703.cms |publisher=The Economic Times |date=June 22, 2014}} and education institutes like BIT Mesra in Ranchi, Rukmani Birla Modern High School in Jaipur, and Modern High School for Girls and Modern High School International in Kolkata.{{cite web |title=The CK Birla Group |url=https://www.bitmesra.ac.in/Show_Content_Section?cid=1&pid=137 |publisher=BIT Mesra |date=2023}}{{cite web |title=CK Birla Group Trusts |url=https://www.ckbirlagroup.com/modernschool.php}}

It has set up institutions like the G P Birla Archaeological Astronomical and Scientific Research Institute (GPBAASRI), BM Birla Science Centre, B. M. Birla Science Museum in Hyderabad, Birla Institute of Scientific Research and BM Birla Planetarium in Jaipur. Ganga Prasad Birla constructed temples in Hyderabad, Jaipur, Amlai, and Bhopal, and contributed to the restoration of historically and religiously significant sites. The Birla temples in Brajarajnagar, Odisha were founded by Braj Mohan Birla.{{cite book |author1=Marta Kudelska |author2=Dorota Kamińska-Jones |author3=Agnieszka Staszczyk |title=The Temple Road Towards a Great India Birla Mandirs as a Strategy for Reconstructing Nation and Tradition |date=30 November 2019 |publisher=Jagiellonian University Press |isbn=9788323399865 |page=75 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0bQwEAAAQBAJ&dq=CK+Birla+Group+temples&pg=PA72}}

In April 2020, CK Birla Group and its promoters jointly committed ₹35 crores to support the Government of India's COVID-19 efforts, directing ₹25 crores to the PM CARES Fund and allocating the remaining funds for state government initiatives in equipment procurement.{{cite news |title=CK Birla Group commits Rs 35 crore to PM-CARES Fund |url=https://realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/allied-industries/ck-birla-group-commits-rs-35-crore-to-pm-cares-fund/74985920 |publisher=The Economic Times |date=April 4, 2020}}

In 2006, the Government of India conferred the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honor, upon Ganga Prasad Birla, the company's former chairman, in recognition of his contributions to social work.{{cite news |title=Simple man with a sharp mind |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/business/simple-man-with-a-sharp-mind/cid/535919 |publisher=Telegraph India |date=July 3, 2010}}

• In 2023, NBC Bearings, a CKA Birla Group' company filled the gap in Russia's bearing imports after Western manufacturers ceased sales following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This halted operations at key tank factories like Uralvagonzavod and Omsktransmash. To overcome the shortfall, the company stepped in and accounted for 38.4% of Russia's imports, totaling $12.3 million from April 2022 to March 2023. The Ukrainian government's National Agency on Corruption Prevention included the company on its "War & Sanctions" portal as International Sponsors of War, specifically naming key management figures: Rohit Saboo, Sanjiv Taparia, Gaurav Chaturvedi, Shailesh Patni and Rajan Jain.{{cite news |last1=Padmanabhan |first1=Keshav |date=May 22, 2023 |title='War sponsors': Indian entity among 26 blacklisted by Ukraine for 'abetting Russian aggression' |url=https://theprint.in/diplomacy/war-sponsors-indian-entity-among-26-blacklisted-by-ukraine-for-abetting-russian-aggression/1588486/ |publisher=ThePrint}}

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