Mr. M.P. Birla


Mrs. Priyamvadaji Birla

 

Birla Corporation Limited is the flagship Company of the M.P. Birla Group. Incorporated as Birla Jute Manufacturing Company Limited in 1919, it was Mr. Madhav Prasadji Birla who gave shape to its present form. As Chairman of the Company, Shri Madhav Prasadji Birla transformed it from a manufacturer of jute goods to a leading multiproduct corporation with widespread activities. Under the Chairmanship of Mrs. Priyamvadaji Birla, the Company crossed the Rs. 1300 - crore turnover mark and the name was changed to Birla Corporation Limited in 1998.



Mr. Rajendra S Lodha

After the demise of Mrs. Priyamvadaji Birla, the Company continued to consolidate in terms of profitability, competitiveness and growth under the leadership of Mr. Rajendra S. Lodha, late Chairman of the M.P. Birla Group. Under his leadership, the Company posted its best ever results in the year ended 31.3.2006, 31.3.2007 and, thereafter, once again an impressive result in the year ended 31.3.2008.

 
Birla Corporation Limited has products ranging from cement to jute goods, PVC floor covering, as well as auto trims (jute felt-based car interiors manufactured with German technology).

 

Installed Capacity and Production

Product Installed Capacity
 (2007-2008)
Production
(2007-2008)

Cement

5.78 Mill. Tons.

5.27 Mill. Tons.

Jute Goods

16,160 spindles

37,990 MT

PVC Goods

48.60 lakh sq. mtrs 

5.08 lakh sq. mtrs.

Auto Trim Parts 7.80 lakh Pcs 1.39 lakh Pcs
Iron & Steel Castings 3,750 tons 1,235 tons