Ratan Tata's name is included among the most respected and successful industrialists of India. He was born on 28 December 1937 in Mumbai. He died recently at the age of 86. His father was Naval Tata and mother was Suni Tata. When Ratan Tata was just 7 years old, his parents divorced, after which he was raised by his grandmother Nawazbai Tata. Ratan Tata had a deep affection for his grandmother, and she brought him up with utmost love and care.
Ratan Tata's primary education was in Mumbai, but he went to America for higher education. He earned a degree in Architecture from Cornell University and then completed the Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School in 1975. These teachings not only gave him a better business perspective, but also helped him become one of the most prominent entrepreneurs in the world.
Ratan Tata started his career as a trainee in Tata Steel. He worked in mines and blast furnaces at the lower level, which proved that he does not shy away from doing any work. His hard work and dedication led him to take charge of many important companies of the Tata Group, such as NELCO and Empress Mills. In 1991, Ratan Tata was made the Chairman of the Tata Group, and under his leadership the Tata Group achieved many major achievements.
Under the leadership of Ratan Tata, the Tata Group stepped forward at the international level. He acquired companies like Jaguar, Land Rover, Tetley Tea and Corus Steel. These steps not only symbolized the expansion of the Tata Group, but also took India to new heights on the world trade stage. Ratan Tata's most famous project was 'Tata Nano', which was launched in 2008. Tata Nano's dream was that every Indian could buy the car of his dreams. This was the cheapest car in the world, which was specially made keeping in mind the middle class people.
At the age of 75, Ratan Tata decided to retire from the post of Chairman of Tata Group and appointed Cyrus Mistry as the next Chairman. However, after some time, Mistry was removed and N. This responsibility was handed over to Chandrasekaran. Ratan Tata has received many honors for his contribution. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008. These awards are a symbol of his invaluable contribution towards the country. Ratan Tata is not only a successful industrialist but also a philanthropist. He has made significant contributions in the fields of education, health and social welfare through Tata Trust. His life and work prove that real success lies in contributing to the society.
