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Kumar Mangalam Birla Joins USISPF Board, Pledges to Expand Aditya Birla Group's Greenfield Investments in the US

Aditya Birla Group Chairman Joins USISPF Executive Committee

Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) as a member of its Executive Committee. This significant appointment follows Birla's receipt of the Global Leadership Award at the 2025 USISPF Leadership Summit in Washington, DC, honoring his efforts to strengthen US-India business relations.

US-India ties: Kumar Mangalam Birla joins USISPF board, vows deeper US push as top Indian greenfield investor

Strengthening US-India Strategic and Economic Ties

Birla emphasized the pivotal role of USISPF in enhancing the strategic and economic partnership between the US and India. He highlighted the forum's contribution to fostering dialogue, collaboration, and trust between the two nations, calling the US-India partnership one of the most consequential in the world.

Aditya Birla Group's Commitment to US Investments

With over $15 billion invested in the US across 15 states, the Aditya Birla Group stands as the largest Indian greenfield investor in the country. Birla expressed pride in the group's contributions, particularly through its US-based subsidiary Novelis, the world's largest aluminium recycling firm, which plays a key role in reviving the American manufacturing sector.

Leadership and Philanthropy Recognized

USISPF leaders, including Chairman John Chambers and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, welcomed Birla to the Executive Committee, praising his leadership, investment philosophy, and philanthropic focus. Birla's Gandhian principle of trusteeship and his vision for mutual prosperity through innovation were particularly highlighted.