Amara Raja Group celebrated its 36th Foundation Day, in Tirupati on December 20. Based on the theme ‘Transforming Lives, Transforming World’, the occasion was graced by the Group Founder, Dr. Ramachandra N. Galla, Co-founder and Chairman, Mr. Jayadev Galla, and the entire leadership team.
Organised in a hybrid fashion, the ceremony witnessed the in-person presence of around 300 select employees who were long service award recipients and various performance award-winners. All other employees and their families across the Group were digitally connected.
An award presentation ceremony, held as part of the celebration, recognised the contribution of employees who had served 25 and 30 years with the organisation. The ‘Long Service Awards’ were conferred to 97 employees of the Group amidst much cheer and adulation.
In his special address, Mr. Jayadev Galla said, “Transformation is the mantra that drives us constantly. Our choices have always been guided by a commitment to society,” This year, he said, “brought us coveted external recognitions, where Amara Raja Group entered Forbes 500 best employers list second time in a row.”
Mr. Galla further said, “We are also proud to have opened the country’s maiden technology hub to develop lithium ion cells, at Tirupati. This is a very important step in our effort to explore advanced and futuristic energy storage technologies.”
Speaking next, Dr. Ramachandra N Galla said, “While the world was grappling with the fallout of the pandemic, we at Amara Raja Group have ensured that we strengthen our multiple stakeholder sensitisation effort focusing on upskilling, healthcare, rural education and environment.”