The Aditya Birla Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate founded in 1857. It operates in 40 countries with over 120,000 employees worldwide and has interests in sectors such as fibers, metals, cement, chemicals, and financial services. The group had revenue of approximately $45 billion in 2014, making it the third largest Indian private sector conglomerate. The group focuses on initiatives in education, healthcare, livelihood, and infrastructure development through its community centers and works in over 3,000 villages across India and other countries in Asia.