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Ratan Tata

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Former chairperson of the Tata Group
Ratan Tata, born on December 28, 1937, in Bombay, India, is a prominent Indian industrialist, philanthropist, and former chairman of Tata Sons. He comes from the illustrious Tata family, known for their contributions to Indian industry and society. Ratan Tata joined the Tata Group in 1962 and played a key role in transforming it into a global conglomerate. He led several successful acquisitions, including Tetley, Corus, and Jaguar Land Rover, expanding the group's international presence. Under his leadership, Tata Sons saw significant growth and became one of India's most respected and diversified business empires. Ratan Tata is also known for his philanthropic work through the Tata Trusts, promoting education, healthcare, and rural development in India. He retired as chairman in 2012 but remains active in various business and social endeavors.
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Life Classification : Indian industrialist , Tata Group
Life Id : PL5380713881939
Verified Name : ratan-tata
Life Type : Person Life
Birth : 1937-Dec-28
Age : 87 years
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Created On: 2024-10-10 | Updated On: 2025-11-14
Business Mogul Dies at 86
Critical Condition: Tata in ICU at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai.
Government of Maharashtra conferred Maharashtra Udyog Ratna.
Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia conferred by King Charles III
Honorary Doctorate from HSNC University
Awarded Assam Baibhav for Cancer Care Contributions.
TCS Hall Established at Carnegie Mellon with $35 Million Donation
Honorary Doctorate in Engineering from Swansea University
Tata Innovation Center at Cornell Tech: A Business Incubator on Roosevelt Island.
Ratan Tata stepped down as interim chairman, handing over to N. Chandrasekaran.
Natarajan Chandrasekaran named chairman of Tata Sons
Interim Chairman of Tata Sons after Cyrus Mistry's removal.
$70 million donation for genetics institute at UC San Diego.
Tata's Investments in Indian Startups
Commander of the Legion of Honour Awarded by France
Honorary Doctor of Automotive Engineering from Clemson University
Honorary Knight Grand Cross of British Empire bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II
Tata Trusts Funds Research on Alzheimer’s Disease at Indian Institute of Science
Tata Group funds Technology and Design Center at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.
Sayaji Ratna Award presented by Baroda Management Association.
Honorary Doctorate from Singapore Management University
Foreign Associate of the National Academy of Engineering Conferment.
Lifetime Achievement Award from Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
Indian Affairs India Leadership Conclave 2013 Transformational Leader of the Decade Award.
Leadership transition at Tata Sons: Ratan Tata retires, new chairman appointed.
Honorary Fellowship from The Royal Academy of Engineering
Honored with prestigious Japanese award.
Tata Trusts Establish $28 Million Scholarship Fund at Cornell for Indian Students
Ratan Tata's Near-Marriages: A Revealing Account
Honorary Doctor of Laws from Pepperdine University conferred
Yale University honors recipient with Legend in Leadership Award.
Recipient of Oslo Business for Peace Award.
Recipient of World Monuments Fund's Hadrian Award.
Honorary Doctorate from University of Cambridge awarded
Tata Group Donates $50 Million for Harvard Business School Hall
Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire dignified by Queen Elizabeth II
Lifetime Contribution Award in Engineering from INAE Awarded to Esteemed Individual
Cornell University receives biggest international donation with $50 million gift
Ratan Tata receives Padma Vibhushan for contributions to society.
Honorary Doctorate from University of Cambridge
Tata Group launches world's cheapest car for India's transportation needs.
Acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover by Tata Motors.
Honorary Fellowship from London School of Economics and Political Science
Recipient of the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy from Carnegie Endowment.
Tata Steel Acquires Corus: A Global Expansion
Honorary Doctorate from IIT
Honored for Public Administration Work in Maharashtra
Honorary Doctorate from University of Warwick
Recipient of B’nai B’rith International Distinguished Achievement Award
Honorary Doctorate of Technology from Asian Institute of Technology
Ohio State University Awards Honorary Business Administration Doctorate
Recipient of Padma Bhushan Award.
Recognition for Tata's Industry and Philanthropic Contributions
Invested in various startups, including Snapdeal, Ola, Xiaomi, Teabox, and Goodfellows, focusing on India's tech space. 2000s-2010s
Tata Tea's Acquisition of Tetley
Introduction of Tata Indica
Chairman Successor: Implementing Reforms in Tata Group
Reviving National Radio and Electronics
NELCO's turnaround under Ratan Tata followed by collapse in economic downturn.
Early career at Tata Steel: Ratan Tata's journey through the ranks.
Architectural Graduate from Cornell University.
Riverdale Country School Graduation in New York City
Raised by Grandmother: Ratan Tata's Childhood Story
Birth of Ratan Naval Tata
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