New Delhi: Under the leadership of Padma Vibhushan Ratan Tata, the Tata Group has played a vital role not only in doing business but also in improving healthcare and education in India. Even though his name comes quite low in the list of the richest people in the country, Ratan Tata is known for his business empire and his strong work ethic.
Padma Vibhushan Ratan Tata passed away on October 9, but he has left a mark on India. He is one of the most respected industrialists of India. By looking at his youthful photos, you can imagine how handsome he was and how he used to beat even film actors. His photo in a white T-shirt is still viral.
Ratan Tata loved animals a lot. A few days ago, a story went viral in which a woman went to Taj Hotel in Mumbai, she saw a street dog at the gate and complained to the staff there, after which the staff there told the woman that there is a special instruction from the owner of their hotel, Ratan Tata, that the dog should not be removed from there and it should be taken care of. Not only this, Ratan Tata has also invested in many startups related to the safety of dogs.
Ratan Tata joined the Tata Group in 1961, starting from the bottom level, working on the shop floor of Tata Steel in Jamshedpur. He joined Tata Industries as an assistant. Then in 1991, Ratan Tata became the chairman of the Tata Group, succeeding JRD.
One of Tata's boldest moves was to acquire global companies like Tetley (UK), Corus (UK) and Jaguar Land Rover (UK), which put Indian businesses on the global map.
Entered telecom in 1996. Ratan Tata took a bold step into the telecom sector with Tata Teleservices, expanding the horizons of the group.
You must have heard the name Tata Indica. Under the leadership of Ratan Tata, Tata Motors launched Tata Indica in 1998, which proved to be a significant milestone as India's first indigenously designed passenger car.
Ratan Tata launches Tata Nano. In 2008 Ratan Tata fulfilled his dream of making a car for the masses and the Tata Nano priced at Rs 1 lakh was an engineering marvel and an attempt to make cars affordable for Indian families. Tata Nano entered the international markets in 2011 showcasing Indian innovation on a global stage.
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