If I have to sum up the impact of my team's work in a line, it is that together we ensure that our partners are engaged and empowered with the know-how they need to make important financial decisions. From distributor development to investor education, our end-goal is to build a partner ecosystem that operates at a best-in-class level.

At ABC we go above and beyond to cover everything from the fundamentals of mutual funds, to the nuances of investment, and more specific subjects like asset allocation. We help investors take high-stakes calls that are well-informed and well thought-through, while also reaching out to our expansive distributor network with knowledge-sharing initiatives and upskilling opportunities. All of this creates real, tangible value for our customers, and I have also witnessed encouraging participation from across our internal teams.

As a practice, partner engagement is extremely collaborative in nature-we work closely with distributors, investors, employees, media partners and subject-matter experts, ultimately contributing to the growth of every single stakeholder.

I believe what gives us an edge is that very few asset management companies have been able to build an entire function dedicated to this objective. This speaks volumes of the culture at Aditya Birla Capital, where we all thrive on collective development and winning together. Not only are we fulfilling lives, we are also ensuring that we succeed as ONE collective.

True testament to this fact is the sheer number of awards my team has won across the organisation. The recognition propels us all to continue focusing on what our extended community needs, and our wide-ranging expertise in the team forms a formidable force for change. We all learn from each other, we all celebrate each other, and we all strive to empower our partners with knowledge and recognition to uplift them.