Archive · 31 Oct 2025
KM Birla: Understanding Consumers Key to Winning in New Markets
Imagine you want to open a new store.
A very smart businessman named KM Birla says it's not enough to just have money or be big.
You need to really understand what people want and why they choose certain things.
He calls these 'consumer insights.'
These are like clues that help you build a store that people will love.
He also says you need to be well-prepared and know exactly how to be the best in your business.
Birla's company recently opened stores for paint and jewelry because they understood what customers needed.
This way of thinking helps his company grow and succeed.
Kumar Mangalam Birla emphasizes deep consumer understanding as the key to entering new markets.
Sharp consumer insights are crucial for designing successful business models.
Thorough preparation, understanding leverage, and precise execution are vital for winning strategies.
Aditya Birla Group recently launched Birla Opus (paints) and Indriya (jewellery) based on this philosophy.
Birla also highlighted leadership as creating more leaders and managing businesses in trust for stakeholders.
- Who
- Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairperson of Aditya Birla Group
- What
- Stressed the importance of deep consumer understanding and thorough preparation for success in new markets.
- When
- At the India Business Leader Awards (IBLA) 2025 Jury Round
- Where
- CNBC-TV18 interview at the IBLA 2025 event.
- Why
- To outline the strategy for entering and succeeding in new consumer markets, highlighting recent expansions into paints and jewellery.
- Event
- India Business Leader Awards (IBLA) 2025 Jury Round
- Speaker
- Kumar Mangalam Birla
- Key Takeaway
- Deep consumer understanding is crucial for market success.
- New Ventures
- Birla Opus (paints), Indriya (jewellery)
- Birla's Philosophy
- Focus on leadership pipeline, 'trusteeship way' of management.