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Full Name : Ananyashree Birla
Nick Name: Ananya
Profession: Entrepreneur, Singer, Music Composer
Personal Life
Date of Birth : 17 July 1994
Age (as of 2026) : 32 Year
Birthplace : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality : Indian
Religion : Hindu
Hoobies : Travelling, reading books, meditation
Education
School : American School of Bombay, Mumbai, India
Home-Schooling (for A levels)
College/University: University of Oxford, England
Family
Father : Kumar Mangalam Birla (Chairman Aditya Birla Co.)
Mother : Neerja Birla
Brother : Aryaman Vikram (Younger)
Sister- Advaitesha (Younger)
Marital Status : Unmarried
House
Mumbai, Maharastra, India
Net Worth
Rs. 1000 Crore And 1770 Crore
Known Facts
Ananya Birla is a prominent Indian entrepreneur, multi-platinum singer-songwriter, and mental health advocate. As the eldest daughter of industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla, she is a sixth-generation member of the storied Birla family. Despite her heritage, she has carved a unique identity as a “self-made” leader, launching her first business at age 17 and becoming the first Indian artist to achieve a platinum-certified English single in India.
- Svatantra Microfin: Founded at age 17, this organisation provides small loans to rural women entrepreneurs in India. It has grown into one of the country’s leading microfinance networks.
- Ikai Asai: A luxury home décor and lifestyle brand she founded to showcase Indian artisanship.
- Corporate Leadership: She is the first woman in her family line to join the board of major Aditya Birla Group entities, including Grasim Industries, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, and Hindalco Industries.
- IPL Acquisition: In early 2026, she played a key role in the acquisition of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL franchise.
- Music and Artistry
- Birla’s music often blends pop and electronic genres with Indian textures
- Milestones: Her 2017 single “Meant to Be” made her the first Indian artist to have an English song certified platinum by the Indian Music Industry (IMI).
- Collaborations: She has worked with global artists such as Afrojack and Sean Kingston. In 2021, she collaborated with A. R. Rahman for the official Indian Olympic cheer song, “Hindustani Way”.
- Hiatus: In May 2024, she announced a hiatus from her music career to focus on her expanding business responsibilities.
- Launched in 2020, the foundation supports mental health, education, and humanitarian relief, including significant efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.