NEW DELHI: Ratan Naval Tata’s trusted assistant and youngest general manager, Shantanu Naidu, mourned the loss of the visionary leader on Thursday. Tata passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 86 at Breach Candy Hospital after a brief illness.Sharing a heartfelt post on LinkedIn of his ‘dear lighthouse’ 30-year-old Shantanu expressed the deep…
MUMBAI: In 1994, just three years into his role as chairman of the Tata Group, Ratan Tata spotted an opportunity to acquire Tetley, the renowned British tea company and inventor of the tea bag. This was not only his first attempt at acquiring a global brand — one far larger than Tata Tea itself —…
MUMBAI: In 1994, just three years into his role as chairman of the Tata Group, Ratan Tata spotted an opportunity to acquire Tetley, the renowned British tea company and inventor of the tea bag. This was not only his first attempt at acquiring a global brand — one far larger than Tata Tea itself —…
Ratan Tata led the group into new sectors like telecom and passenger cars and was instrumental in fostering innovation with landmark projects such as Indica, India’s first indigenous car; Nano, the world’s most affordable vehicle; and Ginger, a budget hotel chain, while overseeing more than 60 acquisitions that expanded the group’s reach. He also took…
The passing of Ratan Tata has brought attention to succession at Tata Trusts, the largest public charitable foundations in India and the owner of the $165-billion Tata Group. As Tata did not designate a successor, the boards of Trusts will have to select a chairman from among the trustees. Though the Trusts comprises several foundations…
Ratan Tata lived his life as a living legacy. He will continue to be alive in our collective memories as a legacy, even though his body has passed on. Om Shanti for a noble soul.When one has worked with an icon for several years, one’s mind is flooded with vivid memories of deep interactions, some…
With over 13 million followers on X and nearly 10 million on Instagram, Ratan Tata was an unlikely social media sensation who could rival any mega-influencer. With a bio that cheekily proclaimed, “I made it to the ‘Gram!” in Oct 2019 Tata shared a photo of himself in a sharp suit, sporting a gleeful smile…
Among the most audacious projects that Ratan Tata attempted, Nano was perhaps one that was closest to his heart. The car, which was conceptualised by Tata in the early 2000s, was aimed at providing middle-class Indians with a safe, and affordable four-wheeler.“What really motivated me, and sparked a desire to produce such a vehicle, was…
Ratan Tata used ‘retirement’ as a strategic tool to reshape Tata Group. Taking over as chairman at the age of 54 in 1991, he faced a formidable challenge from the old guard. Senior leaders like Russi Mody, Ajit Kerkar, and Darbari Seth had flourished under JRD Tata’s vision, wielding power and running their respective businesses…
MUMBAI: Ratan Naval Tata, whose long stewardship saw the Tata Group transform into a global powerhouse, passed away at Breach Candy Hospital around 11pm on Wednesday night. The 86-year-old was admitted for dehydration issues on Monday.Tata’s passing marks the end of an extraordinary corporate journey, one that not only reshaped the Tata Group but also…
