Ratan Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said, “From education to healthcare, his initiatives have left a deep-rooted mark that will benefit generations to come.”
Ratan Naval Tata Passes Away
In addition to a legacy of generosity, ethical business methods, and leadership, Ratan Naval Tata passed away on Wednesday at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital.
“We bid farewell to Mr. Ratan Naval Tata, a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation,” Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said in a statement. It was with a profound feeling of loss.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his condolences via Twitter. “As an exceptional human being, a kindhearted person, and a visionary business leader, Shri Ratan Tata Ji was. For one of the most prominent and ancient business houses in India, he offered steady direction. He made a significant contribution outside of the boardroom as well.
As a well-known businessman and chairman of Tata Sons, Tata opened up new markets for the Tata Group and made it a well-known brand all over the world with his clever acquisitions and emphasis on innovation.
Ratan Tata, who was born on December 28, 1937, oversaw the Tata Group for more than twenty years. From 1991 to 2012, he served as chairman, and in 2016, he made a brief comeback as acting chairman. Under his direction, the business expanded quickly. Revenue for the Group climbed from $5.7 billion in 1991 to around $100 billion by 2012.
He was a big player in international transactions. Tetley in 2000, Corus in 2007, and Jaguar Land Rover in 2008 were acquired by Tata. Rattan Under Tata’s direction, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) also became well-known throughout the world. With the launch of the Tata Nano in 2008, the company sought to produce the most cheap automobile ever.
Childhood And Schooling
During his early years, Ratan Tata experienced personal hardships. He was reared by his grandmother, Navajbai Tata when his parents divorced when he was ten years old. Later, he moved to the US and graduated from Cornell University with a degree in architecture. He finished a graduate-level management course at Harvard Business School in 1975.
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In 1962, he started working on the shop floor at Tata Sons. He gained useful experience in the family business as a result. He had executive positions at NELCO and Empress Mills in his early career. Both businesses had difficulties, and in spite of his best efforts, they were unable to be saved.
Regarding Ratan Tata’s leadership abilities, concerns were raised when he was appointed chairman of the Group in 1991. Through modernizing the business, branching out into new industries, and making audacious acquisitions, he swiftly allayed such fears. The Tata Group expanded into steel, automobile, and telecom sectors under his direction. In addition, he strengthened the company’s finances and reorganized the management.
After Retirement Life
Tata is still in operation even after retiring in 2012. He continues to promote humanitarian organizations and makes investments in potential start-ups. Tata has a well-known career, but he leads a modest existence. He lived in a modest Mumbai home, was single, and enjoyed driving a Tata sedan.
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