RATAN TATA

1937-2024
Ratan Tata is an influential Indian industrialist and
philanthropist
Early Life And
Education
Early Life

Born on December 28, 1937, in Mumbai

Raised by his grandmother after his parents'

separation.

Education

Early Education Higher Advanced

Education Management
Attended Campion
School and Cathedral Graduated with a
Program
and John Connon Bachelor’s degree Completed the
School in Mumbai, in Architecture from Advanced Management
followed by Bishop Cornell University in Program at Harvard
Cotton School in 1962. Business School in
Shimla. 1975, preparing him for
leadership in the Tata
Group
 Extraordinary Journey Of Ratan Tata

Tata Group Became Tata Group Introduced Tata Involved in

journey began in Chairman from Nano, the world's philanthropy,
Tata Steel’s J.R.D. Tata during cheapest car, for investing in
furnaces, India's economic affordable startups, and
shoveling liberalization. transportation. mentoring young
limestone. entrepreneurs.

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Appointed Director Tata Motors Retired as
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in-Charge of Tata acquired Jaguar Chairman of
Group’s struggling and Land Rover Tata Group.
NELCO company. from Ford in 2008.
Entry Into
Tata Group

Joining Tata Group Expanding His Role Appointed as

(1962) He worked across Successor (1991)
Ratan Tata started his various Tata companies, In 1991, Ratan Tata
career at Tata Steel, including Tata Motors was named Chairman
where he worked on the and Tata Chemicals, to of Tata Sons,
shop floor as an understand the breadth succeeding J.R.D.
apprentice, gaining of the business. Tata, and led the
hands-on experience. group to global
prominence​
Becoming Chairman
of Tata Sons
Appointed Chairman (1991)
01 Ratan Tata succeeded J.R.D. Tata as Chairman of Tata
Sons, leading the group into a new era.

Faced Internal Resistance

02 He initially faced pushback from senior executives
but gradually gained their trust through modernizing
efforts.

Navigating Liberalization
03 His leadership coincided with India's economic
reforms, positioning Tata Group for global
competition.

Global Acquisitions
04 Led major acquisitions, including Tetley, Jaguar Land
Rover, and Corus, expanding Tata’s global reach.

Corporate Reforms
05 Modernized the group by improving governance and
focusing on innovation, boosting revenue and
international stature
 Key Achievements
as Chairman

01 Global Acquisitions 03 Revenue Growth

Acquired Tetley, Jaguar Boosted Tata Group’s
Land Rover, and Corus, revenue by over 40
turning Tata Group into a times during his
global conglomerate​ leadership

02 Tata Nano 04 Philanthropy

Launched the Tata Expanded Tata's social
Nano, the world's most initiatives, with large
affordable car, aiming to investments in
revolutionize affordable education, healthcare,
transportation and rural development​
 Philanthropy
And Social
Initiatives
Tata Trusts
His efforts in education, healthcare, and
rural development.

Significant contributions to Indian

institutes like IITs, TIFR, and research in
advanced technologies.

His commitment to community welfare

through initiatives like the Tata Nano,
designed to provide affordable
transportation.
Introduction Of Tata
Nano
Launched in 2008
Ratan Tata introduced the Tata Nano,
aiming to offer the world’s most
affordable car at ₹1 lakh.

Affordable Family Car

Designed for middle-class families as a
safer alternative to two-wheelers

Global Attention
Despite limited commercial success, it
gained recognition as an innovation in
low-cost engineering

Tata’s Vision
It reflected Ratan Tata’s goal of making
cars affordable for the masses​
 Retirement in 2012
After over two decades at the helm, Ratan
Tata stepped down as Chairman of Tata

Stepping Down as Sons in 2012, passing the leadership to

Cyrus Mistry

Chairman Successor Controversy

Mistry’s tenure ended controversially in
2016, when he was removed as Chairman,
and Ratan Tata briefly returned as interim
chairman before appointing N.
Chandrasekaran

Chairman Emeritus Role

Ratan Tata took on the honorary role of
Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons after his
retirement, continuing to offer guidance

Active Philanthropy Post-

Retirement
Post-retirement, Tata focused heavily on
philanthropy and continued his involvement
in investments, particularly in tech startups
 Philanthropy Focus
01 Post-retirement, Tata concentrated on philanthropy
through Tata Trusts, supporting education and
healthcare

Startup Investor
02 He became an active investor in startups like Ola and
Paytm, shaping India's tech ecosystem Later Years
and Current
Mentorship Role
03 Tata remains a mentor to young entrepreneurs, offering
guidance from his vast experience

Chairman Emeritus
04 He continues to serve as Chairman Emeritus of Tata
Sons, providing advisory support
 Awards And
Recognition
s

Padma Bhushan State Awards International Philanthropy

(2000) and Padma Received Maharashtra Honors Awards
Vibhushan (2008) Bhushan (2006), Awards include KBE Honored with Carnegie
India’s top civilian Maharashtra Udyog Ratna (2009), Order of Medal of Philanthropy
honors for contributions (2023), and Assam Australia (2023), and (2007) and Oslo
to trade and industry. Baibhav (2021). Grand Cordon of the Business for Peace
Rising Sun (2012). Award (2010).
Personal Life
And Values
Ratan Tata remained humble and
private, never married, and is
known for his love of animals,
especially dogs. His core values
include integrity, philanthropy, and
ethical leadership, which guided his
life
Best Performing Companies Of The Tata Group

Company Name Market Cap 1Y Returns

Tata Communications 36,873 Cr 416.38%

Tata Motors 1,12,671 Cr 254.93%

Tata Elxsi 16,917 Cr 220.75%

Tata Chemicals 19,928 Cr 183.58%

Tata Power Company 35,644 Cr 164.65%

Tata Steel 84,766 Cr 125.41%

Tata Coffee 2,396 Cr 92.07%

Tata Consumer Products 55,998 Cr 87.40%

Tata Consultancy Services 11,34,184 Cr 69.75%

Voltas Ltd 35,034 Cr 61.49%

10 Startups Wherein Ratan Tata Invested
Funding
Startup Year
Amount/Stake
2019 Undisclosed
2017 Undisclosed

2016 Undisclosed
2015 ₹1 crore
2015 Undisclosed
2015 Undisclosed
2015 Undisclosed

2015 Undisclosed
2014 0.17% stake
2014 Undisclosed
Ratan Tata’s
Passing
Ratan Tata, the iconic Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons,
passed away on October 9, 2024, at age 86, after being
hospitalized at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital.

His passing closes a significant chapter in Indian industry,

where he transformed Tata Group into a global powerhouse
through acquisitions like Jaguar Land Rover, Tetley, and
Corus.

Despite health issues and stepping down in 2012, Tata

remained influential as Chairman Emeritus, contributing
significantly to philanthropy through Tata Trusts.
End Of
An Era
He will be honored with a state funeral, with national
leaders remembering him as a visionary and
compassionate leader​