Aditya Birla Group Leadership Programs

As our ABGLP put it, with these words of wisdom, cracking a PPO is all about how you choose to approach the experience.

Don’t get too caught up in getting everything perfect. What matters more is staying curious, asking why, and being willing to figure things out as you go. They also spoke about what happens beyond the work itself. The conversations you start, the people you reach out to, and the perspectives you bring in often shape your experience just as much.

In the end, it’s less about having all the answers, and more about how you approach finding them.

Everyone wants to know what it takes to earn a PPO, but the answers are rarely straightforward. With 2026, we’re breaking it down through real experiences and perspectives from those who’ve been there. What makes someone stand out in a room full of high performers?

Not just the work. It is the questions you are willing to ask, how you hold your ground when things get tough, and who you choose to build equations with along the way.

At , curiosity carries weight. And the way you connect often decides how far that work travels.

Leadership begins with mindset — but it grows through connection.

The networking dinner brought our interns together alongside leaders and mentors, creating space for meaningful conversations, shared learning, and an evening that celebrated trust, camaraderie, and the power of genuine human bonds.

Against a Kings & Queens backdrop, the night symbolized confidence, belonging, and intent — a fitting reminder that to Think Big and Act Bold, you need a circle that inspires you to rise.

What truly shapes a career — talent, timing, or the choices we make along the way? When does an intern stop executing tasks and start thinking as a leader?

At , we brought this question alive for our interns through a senior leadership panel on Shaping Careers with Intent. From scaling decisions in complex systems to turning ideas into ex*****on, leaders shared how intentional choices — big and small — compound into long term impact.

The takeaway was clear: high impact careers aren’t accidental. They’re built through thoughtful decisions, courage to act, and ownership from day one.

What does it take to lead boldly in a world that’s constantly changing?

That question sets the tone as we kick off under the theme — Think Big. Act Bold.

In an era of rapid change and an increasingly uncertain business environment, the question for young leaders is clear: How do you build trust, establish credibility, and design systems that are both robust and resilient? This theme serves as the lens through which we want every intern to experience their eight weeks — shaping how they approach each problem, engage in every conversation, and craft every recommendation.

Leaders from the Aditya Birla Group shared perspectives on challenging conventions, making bold decisions, and aligning personal purpose with the Group’s larger vision, complemented by a senior leadership panel that offered practical insights on how young professionals can begin shaping their careers with intent early on. This was further enriched by an inspiring session by Captain Raghu Raman, who underscored the value of taking ownership, staying true to one’s words, learning through challenges, and keeping the broader mission in focus.

From high energy interactions to thought provoking insights, Day 1 has set the tone for a summer of learning, innovation, and impact.

Here’s to making the most of these eight weeks and truly .

A cohort built for BIG

Another remarkable set of GIP 2026 participants joins the cohort, each bringing their own perspective, strengths, and spark. Together, they add to a program shaped by fresh thinking and fearless action.

Over the weeks to come, new ideas will be explored, challenges will be embraced, and possibilities will turn into progress.

IIM Ahmedabad | IIM Bangalore | IIM Calcutta | IIM Lucknow | IIM Kozhikode | BITSoM - BITS School of Management | Indian School of Business | SP Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) | MDI Gurgaon | TISS Mumbai, HRM & LR | XLRI Jamshedpur

Where the word bold, belongs

Presenting the next group of GIP 2026 participants. Future changemakers ready to embrace every challenge and opportunity ahead.

They bring energy, individuality, and bold thinking into a journey built to inspire growth and spark impact. Every experience ahead is another chance to learn, evolve, and lead with intent.

IIM Ahmedabad | IIM Bangalore | IIM Calcutta | IIM Lucknow | IIM Kozhikode | BITSoM - BITS School of Management | Indian School of Business | SP Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) | MDI Gurgaon | TISS Mumbai, HRM & LR | XLRI Jamshedpur

This is what great looks like.

This next set of GIP 2026 participants brings fresh perspective, fearless thinking, and a clear readiness to step into every opportunity ahead.

Each path forward may look different, but every one begins with the courage to take that first step. Here’s to the next chapter of GIP 2026.

IIM Ahmedabad | IIM Bangalore | IIM Calcutta | IIM Lucknow | IIM Kozhikode | BITSoM - BITS School of Management | Indian School of Business | SP Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) | MDI Gurgaon | TISS Mumbai, HRM & LR | XLRI Jamshedpur

Action, in action.

Introducing this year's cohort of GIP 2026 participants. Individuals stepping in with curiosity, confidence, and the drive to create impact.

Each brings a distinct perspective, a strong sense of purpose, and the willingness to take on every opportunity ahead. Together, they embody the spirit of thinking bigger and acting bolder.

IIM Ahmedabad | IIM Bangalore | IIM Calcutta | IIM Lucknow | IIM Kozhikode | BITSoM - BITS School of Management | Indian School of Business | MDI Gurgaon | TISS Mumbai, HRM & LR | XLRI Jamshedpur | SP Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR)

The room just got a lot more ambitious.

Get to know the first faces of GIP 2026. An exceptional group of individuals bringing fresh perspectives, bold thinking, and unstoppable drive to the table.

Chosen for their potential and ready to make the most of every opportunity, they begin this journey with one mindset, “Think Big. Act Bold.”

IIM Ahmedabad | IIM Bangalore | IIM Calcutta | IIM Lucknow | IIM Kozhikode | BITSoM - BITS School of Management | MDI Gurgaon | TISS Mumbai, HRM & LR | XLRI Jamshedpur | Indian School of Business | SP Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR)