Background
Birla, Shri Krishna Kumar was born on October 12, 1918 in Pilani, India. Son of Ghanshyam Das and Maha (Devi) Birla.
Birla, Shri Krishna Kumar was born on October 12, 1918 in Pilani, India. Son of Ghanshyam Das and Maha (Devi) Birla.
Student, Calcutta University. Student, Delhi University. Student, Punjab University.
Doctor of Letters Honoris Causa (honorary), Pondicherry University, 1997.
Chairman K.K. Birla Group (incorporated Zuari Industries Ltd., Chambal Fertilizers Chemicals Ltd., Texmaco Ltd., Sutlej Industries Ltd., India Steam Ship Company Ltd.). Trustee Birla Education Trust. President Indian Sugar Mills Association, 1946—1947.
Chairman Hindustan Times Ltd. (subsidiary K.K. Birla Group), 1983—2008. Current chairman Birla Institute of Technology Science.
Former member Rajya Sabha (Council of States), Indian Parliament, 1984—2002.
President Indian Chambers of Commerce, Calcutta, 1963—1964, Marwari Relief Society, Calcutta, 1965—1967, Federation Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 1974—1975. Past president Bridge Federation of India. President All India Lawn Tennis Association, 1980—1985.
Member of Gymkhana Club, Calcutta Club.
Married Shrimati Manorama Devi, July 3, 1941 (deceased July 29, 2008).