July 10 every year is an important day in the calendar of the MBD family. This is a humbling day for all as it reminds us of the immense responsibility on each one of us to carry on the journey which our founder Shri Ashok Kumar Malhotra ventured upon 61 years ago.
His vision and words continue to inspire each one of us. On the occasion of his 72nd birth anniversary, we pause to remember the man who envisioned his tomorrow.
Unobtrusive in his leadership, he had the innate ability to bring people together; people with different ideologies, from different industries and with different mindsets but able to connect on the same wavelength. He was able to chart a common goal and inspire all to work towards it without having to give up on their individual freedom.
With the quiet belief that one day he would make sure that every literate person would have access to an MBD book, with a princely sum of `One lakh set off to realize his dream. With the money he had, he bought his first press – the Dhanpat Rai Press. And so began the long and fruitful journey which saw Shri Ashok Kumar Malhotra create a unique and purposeful edifice – the MBD Group – which turned 60 in 2016, a diamond in the publishing crown.
Our founder’s life was blessed and extraordinary as he traversed an amazing journey. Innovative and out-of-the-box thinking was his credo and to achieve brilliance in whatever he did each day. A firm believer and a man of faith he never credited himself with his success, but laid it all the feet of the Almighty and his people. He was a pillar of strength not only for his family, but also for the organization which he considered to be his extended family.
And so on this day every year, we take a solemn vow to keep walking on the ethics and values laid down by our founder at the MBD Group and work with the dynamism and zest bequeathed to us by him.
Today MBD Group is the largest education company in India with over six decades of experience, diversified into various industries including elearning, m-learning, skill development, eco-friendly notebooks, paper manufacturing, ICT infrastructure, hospitality, project design and construction management, real estate, mall development and management.
Our foray into the hospitality business was in fact also steeped in the vision that our founder had for the Group. And we are proud that MBD now owns and manages two 5 star deluxe hotels – the Radisson Blu MBD Hotel Noida and the Radisson Blu Hotel MBD Ludhiana. The Group has also ventured into premium and luxury mixed-use developments encompassing 5-star hotel, premium retail and entertainment under the brand name “The MBD Neopolis” and operating successfully out of Ludhiana and Jalandhar.
Taking our success in the hospitality sector further, we introduced a whole new level of extravagance with the MBD Privé Collection; to redefine the whole experience of staying at a hotel
Charity for our founder always began at home. He had a deep sense of gratitude for everything he had gotten and wanted to give back to society as a mark of appreciation. His heart lay in helping the underprivileged, helping them live a life of dignity. Through his life example, we at MBD have learned that a worthy life is one that is lived in the service of others.
With this aim, the MBD Group set up the AKM Charitable Trust with the sole purpose of extending a helping hand to all vulnerable sections of society. The Group has also been working hard on projects and events with the motto of achieving education for all.
Malhotra, “The year 2016 marked MBD Group’s Diamond Jubilee. Our founder, Shri Ashok Kumar Malhotra Ji, believed that ‘One could be the biggest or be the best, but there cannot be an accomplishment if the biggest isn’t the best’... So strive to be the best.” With him, we discovered that a great brand only thrives when there is a vision to guide your journey. The relentless effort of MBDians, their motivational quest for growth, their belief and dedication to their work, collectively with the fervour to accomplish the unachievable and smash all shackles, has helped the MBD Group achieve such massive growth year on year.
Thank you for being part of the MBD Family, thank you for making this journey possible and we hope you will be a part of it for years to come.