The Birla Group is one of the leading names in the business world. Founded by various members of the Birla family, it has over 10 Indian subsidiaries and operates in multiple industries, such as steel pipes, machine tools, publication, travel, electricity, property development, etc.
Yashovardhan Birla is leading the company and has made various contributions to his family business. Now, his son, Nirvaan Birla, has joined the family business and is putting significant inputs into it. Just like his father, Niravaan has sharp business acumen and has contributed to the educational sector.
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Nirvaan is the founder and managing director of Birla Open Minds Education Pvt Ltd and Birla Brainiacs Pvt Ltd. Read on to learn who Nirvaan Birla is and why he is currently making headlines.
After his initial schooling, Nirvaan graduated from Mumbai and later pursued his Management course from London’s University of Westminster. While completing his graduation, Nirvaan joined Birla Wellness and Birla Shloka Edutech to understand his family business.
After his management studies, Nirvaan interned with Newby Teas UK, Sapien Capital, and Motilal Oswal Financial Services. While working at the grassroots level, he understood the business model, which helped him think creatively.
When Nirvaan returned to India, he decided to take charge of the family business and carry forward his family legacy. Nirvaan joined Birla Edutech as the head of business development, which his father, Yashovardhan Birla, started. After he joined Birla Edutech, Nirvaan merged six to seven brands in a single entity and named it Birla Open Minds.
Under Nirvaan, BOM showed tremendous growth, going from 17 schools to 143 schools in just five years. In 2020, Nirvaan added another feather to his cap by launching Birla Brainiacs. However, when Nirvaan launched Birla Brainiacs, he had tough competitors like Byju’s, Unacademy, Udemy, and Vedantu. However, Nirvaan’s hard work paid off, and Birla Brainiacs stood out in the crowd of its competitors.
Like his father, Yashovardhan Birla, Nirvaan Birla started early and joined the family business in his 20s. Nirvaan considers his father his role model. He is also inspired by his paternal uncle, Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairperson of Aditya Birla Group.
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Nirvaan appreciates and values his famous surname, which has given him many opportunities. In an interaction with Outlook Business, Nirvaan revealed how the Birla surname has been an asset for him and said:
“You do not need to introduce yourself wherever you go because the name carries a lot of weight and offers instant recognition. But it also carries a lot of responsibility because anyone and everyone can judge you, and it sets a benchmark for you to perform to. You are always in the spotlight.”
Everyone who knows the Birla family is aware of their inclination towards art and spirituality. Nirvaan, too, has had a strong inclination towards Indian classical music since a young age. He would hit the high notes and practice ragas in his spare time. The dynamic businessman has also learnt to play the harmonium. Apart from singing for his family, Nirvaan also records bhajans in Mumbai studios.
Nirvaan Birla is quite popular in Bollywood circles as he is friends with many A-listed stars. Though his name has not yet been linked with any actress, a recent picture posted by Ameesha Patel sparked speculations on social media. Taking to her IG handle, the Gadar 2 actress, Ameesha Patel, posted a picture with Nirvaan, in which he was seen hugging her from behind. The picture raised many eyebrows, and fans started speculating that the two were dating.
What are your thoughts on Nirvaan Birla’s professional achievements? Do you also think that he is dating actress, Ameesha Patel? Let us know.
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