Ghanshyam Das Birla was an Indian industrialist who founded the Birla Group. He was born in 1894 in Pilani, Rajasthan to Baldeo Das Birla. After starting in the jute business, Birla expanded into cotton mills, trading businesses, and other industries. Some of his major business accomplishments included establishing Birla Brothers Limited in 1919, Hindustan Motors in 1940, and co-founding UCO Bank in 1943. Beyond business, Birla was also involved in politics and social work, serving as the president of the Harijan Seva Sangh and envisioning the formation of BITS Pilani. He received the Padma Vibhushan award and passed away