The Birla Family Crisis
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Case Details: |
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| Case Code |
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BSTA034 |
Electronic Format: Rs.
500;
courier (within India):Rs. 25 Extra
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| Case Length |
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23 Pages |
| Period |
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2004 |
| Organization |
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Birla Group |
| Pub Date |
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2004 |
| Teaching Note |
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Not Available |
| Countries
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India |
| Industry |
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Diversified |
Abstract:
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The Birla Group is one of India's oldest business families. The MP Birla Group
is one of the seven distinct groups within the Birlas. The combined family
assets are estimated to be in the region of $8.8 billion. Priyamvada, widow of
MP Birla, who died in 1990, administered the MP Birla group of companies until
her death. Through a will, she has passed on her assets worth $1.1 billion to
her auditor and faithful associate, RS Lodha. This has created a major stir in
the Birla family. In an episode that has implications for longer issues such as
corporate governance reform, the Birlas are locked in an acrimonious legal
battle with Lodha. At stake are key assets such as Pilani Investments, which has
holdings in major Birla companies such as Grasim.
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The Birlas would not like these assets to fall into
'outsider' hands under any circumstances. As the court battle intensifies,
several issues have become relevant:
(1) Why did Priyamvada do what she did?;
(2) Was she trying to punish her family/safeguard her husband's legacy or,
acting under pressure?;
(3) Could Priyamvada have prevented such a situation?;
(4) What was the role of the extended family and friends?; and
(5) Did Lodha act ethically?
Contents:
Keywords:
Birlas, RS Lodha, Priyamyada Birla, Family business, MP Birla Group, GD Birla, Bequeathed, Will, Legal battle, Auditors, Legal opinion, Kumaramangalam Birla, Yashoverdhen Birla, Hindu Succession Act
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