These ladies may have been born with the proverbial silver spoon but they want to shine on their own
Legacy can be limiting. But the daughters of India’s largest business aren’t allowing themselves to be bound by any pre-conceived notions. With no intent of rebellion but, rather, as a sign of individuality, they have set out on their own journeys. Ananyashree Birla, 18, was recently in the news as the latest entrant to the next-gen brigade, having set up a microfinance company catering to the needs of rural women. Through this venture, the daughter of Kumar Mangalam Birla, the chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, may well be helping the group with the knowhow of rural lending. This kind of enterprise has been exemplified by others before her.
Correction: The article has been updated with a correction. Shruti Shibulal's luxury resort is not in partnership with Abhijit Saha as stated earlier. He is a partner only for the two fine dining restaurants.
(This story appears in the 26 July, 2013 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)