The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has presented Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, with the Global Leadership Award at its eighth annual Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.
This year, Mr. Birla shared the spotlight with Mr. Arvind Krishna, Chairman, CEO and President of IBM, and Mr. Toshiaki Higashihara, Executive Chairman of Hitachi.
Aditya Birla Group’s Impact Recognised
The Global Leadership Award celebrates individuals who drive positive impact in the U.S.-India partnership, particularly in business.
Mr. Birla earned this honor for his strong leadership at Aditya Birla Group—India’s largest investor in the U.S.. The company has invested more than $15 billion and created over 5,400 jobs across 15 U.S. states.
Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group, said,
“It is a great honor to receive the 2025 USISPF Global Leadership Award. This recognition is a testament to Aditya Birla Group’s deep commitment to the U.S., and belief in the potential to further deepen the U.S.-India partnership. We are proud to have started our journey in the U.S. over 18 years ago, and to place big bets here. We continue to choose America because we believe in the strength, stability and promise of this nation, and our commitment goes beyond capital – we are investing in people, in communities, and in long-term impact to create mutual prosperity.”
The summit also welcomed U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Second Lady Usha Vance, Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and members of the U.S. Congress.
About Aditya Birla Group
The Group is a US$65 billion global conglomerate and part of the Fortune 500. Its workforce includes over 187,000 employees from 100+ nationalities.
With a legacy of over 70 years, the group leads in diverse sectors like metals, cement, fashion, financial services, chemicals, and fibre. Notably, over 50% of its revenue comes from its operations in 40+ countries, including North and South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
