a higher level – Birla Group has delved into a diverse portfolio and made a name for itself in a variety of different industries. Of the 20 group-owned companies, 9 are listed on the stock exchange. Some of these were formed through various joint ventures with world leaders in their field - Birla Yamaha (with Yamaha, Japan) for diesel engines and generator sets, Birla 3M (with 3M, USA) for telecommunication tower equipment, adhesives and car reflectors, Birla Kennametal (with Kennametal, USA) for machine tool accessories, Birla Perucchini (with Perucchini Spa, Italy) for automotive components, Birla Delonghi (with Delonghi, Italy) for electrical systems, Dagger Forst (with Forst, Germany) for broaches and tools, South Pacific Viscose (with Lenzing, Austria) for viscose fiber.