
G. D. Birla
G. D. Birla, or Ghanshyam Das Birla, was a prominent Indian businessman and philanthropist born in 1894. He played a key role in India's industrial development, founding various companies in sectors like textiles, cement, and chemicals. Birla was also a respected leader in India’s independence movement and a supporter of education and social causes, establishing institutions to benefit society. His leadership helped shape the modern Indian economy, and he is remembered for his contributions to industry, education, and social upliftment, making him one of India's most influential business figures of the 20th century.