Aditya Birla Group owner: the Birla family, via Birla Group Holdings, with 45.07% of Grasim
The Aditya Birla Group is owned by the Birla family under chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, through Birla Group Holdings and promoter stakes such as 45.07% of Grasim and 56.31% of UltraTech.
The Aditya Birla Group is owned by the Birla family, led by chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, through Birla Group Holdings Private Limited, the primary promoter and holding company, and a web of promoter companies and family holdings. The family’s stake in the flagship Grasim Industries rose to 45.07% in September 2026, and the promoter group holds 56.31% of UltraTech Cement, according to a filing reported by Billionaires Africa. 123
Who owns the Aditya Birla Group? Key holdings
| Company | Promoter holding | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Birla Group Holdings Pvt Ltd | Not listed | Primary promoter and holding company; owns the Aditya Birla brand |
| Grasim Industries | 45.07% | Birla promoter group, after buying shares from February 2024 to September 2026 |
| UltraTech Cement | 56.31% | Grasim holds 56.107%, Kumar Mangalam Birla 0.208%, at 31 March 2026 |
| Aditya Birla Capital | Grasim holds 52.3% | Grasim added ₹2,880 crore in June 2026 |
| Hindalco Industries | Promoter group, with Birla family members in individual holdings | Metals and aluminium |
Kumar Mangalam Birla’s own direct stakes are small: they are mostly below 0.3% of each listed company. The family’s control comes through promoter holding companies and trusts, according to Tickertape. 134
How does the Birla family control the group?
Birla Group Holdings Private Limited, the group’s primary promoter, owns the Aditya Birla brand, and from 1 June 2026 group companies pay a royalty to it for using the name. Below it, Grasim holds stakes in other group companies such as UltraTech and Aditya Birla Capital, and Pilani Investment and Industries Corporation is another promoter entity. Group companies also own parts of each other, which is why Grasim’s stake in Aditya Birla Capital counts as promoter ownership. 25
Who leads the Aditya Birla Group?
Kumar Mangalam Birla took over as chairman in 1995 at age 28, after the death of his father, Aditya Vikram Birla. The group operates in 41 countries and is valued at about $72 billion, according to ETV Bharat. Our Aditya Birla Group company page covers the history. 24
What does the Aditya Birla Group own?
The group’s main businesses are cement (UltraTech), metals (Hindalco), viscose and chemicals (Grasim), and financial services (Aditya Birla Capital), as well as fashion retail and telecoms. Grasim owns UltraTech, India’s largest cement maker, and Birla returned as chairman of Vodafone Idea, where the group is the dominant promoter shareholder. 16
How much is the Birla family worth?
On the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, Kumar Mangalam Birla and family ranked sixth with ₹2.69 lakh crore, as reported by Business Standard. See our list of the top 10 richest people in India. 7
What happens next
The family has been buying Grasim shares in the open market, so the promoter percentage may keep rising, and the next shareholding pattern is due after the December 2026 quarter. For other large Indian groups, read who owns the Tata Group and who owns Bharti Airtel.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the owner of the Aditya Birla Group?
The Birla family owns it, led by chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, through Birla Group Holdings Private Limited and other promoter entities.
How much of Grasim does the Birla family own?
The Birla promoter group holds 45.07% of Grasim, as of September 2026.
Who leads the Aditya Birla Group?
Kumar Mangalam Birla has been chairman since 1995, when he took over at age 28 after his father Aditya Vikram Birla died.
How much are the Birlas worth?
Kumar Mangalam Birla and family ranked sixth on the Hurun India Rich List 2026 with ₹2.69 lakh crore.
