RATAN TATA

A Photography of Sir.Ratan Tata

Ratan Tata was an Indian industrialist and philanthropist. He served as the chairman of Tata Group and Tata Sons from 1991 to 2012, and held the position of interim chairman from October 2016 to February 2017. He received the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honour in India, in 2008. Tata was known for his innovation, integrity, and philanthropy, and his legacy continues to inspire.Ratan Tata (28 December 1937 – 9 October 2024) was an Indian industrialist and philanthropist. He served as the chairman of Tata Group and Tata Sons from 1991 to 2012, and held the position of interim chairman from October 2016 to February 2017. He received the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honour in India, in 2008. Tata was known for his innovation, integrity, and philanthropy, and his legacy continues to inspire.

1. Business Leadership & Expansion
   • Led Tata Group (1991–2012, interim in 2016), transforming it into a global powerhouse.
   • Increased Tata Group’s revenue from $5.7 billion to $100+ billion during his tenure.
   • Spearheaded the acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in 2008, making Tata Motors a global player.
   • Led the acquisition of Corus Steel (2007), one of the largest foreign acquisitions by an Indian company.
2. Innovation & Impact
   • Launched the Tata Nano (2008), the world’s cheapest car, to make automobiles accessible to the common man.
   • Played a crucial role in launching the Tata Indica, India’s first fully indigenous car.
   • Expanded Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), making it India’s largest IT services company.
3. Philanthropy & Social Impact
   • Padma Bhushan (2000) & Padma Vibhushan (2008) – India's top civilian honors.
   • Honorary Knight Grand Cross (UK, 2014) for strengthening UK-India relations.
   • Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy (2007) for his philanthropic contributions.

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