Umesh Thakkar

Piramal Group

- Offices in over 30 countries - Brand presence in over 100 global markets - Team of over 10,000 people from 21 diverse nationalities Piramal Group is a global business conglomerate with diverse interests in Pharma, Financial Services, and Real Estate. The Group has offices in over 30 countries and a global brand presence in more than 100 markets. Led by Mr Ajay Piramal, the Chairman, Piramal Group is a torchbearer of trusteeship and responsible business ethos. Based on the philosophy of ‘Doing Well and Doing Good', the Group continues to create long-term value for its stakeholders and the community at large. In the three decades of its existence, Piramal Group has pursued a twin strategy of both organic and inorganic growth. Driven by its core values, Piramal Group steadfastly pursues inclusive growth, while adhering to ethical and values-driven practices. Piramal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Piramal Group develops innovative solutions to resolve issues that are critical roadblocks towards unlocking India's economic potential. Its sustainable development programmes in healthcare & nutrition, education and safe drinking water across 25 Indian states, largely in partnership with the central and state governments have impacted over 100 Million lives till date. Each social initiative nurtured by the Piramal Foundation addresses one of the three focus areas : Piramal Swasthya: Primary Healthcare and Nutrition Piramal School of Leadership: Education Leadership and Women & Youth Empowerment Piramal Sarvajal: Access to Safe Drinking Water