10 Must-Know Facts About Business Legend Ratan Tata

Tata Group Leadership

Ratan Tata served as chairman of Tata Sons for over two decades (1991-2012) and returned briefly as interim chairman in 2016

Global Expansion

Under his leadership, the Tata Group expanded into over 100 countries, achieving $165 billion in revenue by March 2024

Iconic Acquisitions

Tata led significant acquisitions like British steelmaker Corus (2007) and Jaguar Land Rover (2008)

He studied architecture at Cornell University, graduating in 1962, after initially pursuing mechanical engineering

Educational Background

Known for his charitable efforts, Tata Trusts, which control 66% of Tata Sons, face a leadership gap after his passing

Philanthropy

Raised by his grandmother after his parents' divorce, Ratan Tata was born on December 28, 1937, in Mumbai

Childhood Challenge

Under his leadership, Tata introduced India’s first super app, Tata Neu, expanding its international portfolio

Pioneering Innovations

The 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks targeted the Taj Mahal Palace hotel, a Tata Group flagship, marking a difficult period

Significant Crises

One of his last major successes was reacquiring Air India in 2021, returning it to the Tata Group

Final Business Battle

Unmarried and without children, Tata’s passing leaves a leadership vacuum at Tata Trusts, which own 66% of Tata Sons

Tata Trusts Future

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