Ratan Tata: A Legacy of Business and Social Impact

Ratan Tata was an Indian industrialist, philanthropist, and former chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group. He received the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honor in India, in 2000, and the Padma Vibhushan, the country's second highest civilian honor, in 2008.

After graduating from Cornell University College of Architecture, Tata joined the Tata Group in 1962. He became chairman of Tata Sons in 1991 and led the group for 21 years. During his tenure, Tata Group's revenue grew over 40 times and profit over 50 times. He is credited with transforming the group from a largely India-centric group to a global business.

Some of Tata's notable achievements include:

• Turning around Tata Motors and acquiring Jaguar Land Rover
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• Overseeing the development of the Tata Nano, an affordable car for the Indian market
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• Investing in over 40 startups, primarily in a personal capacity
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Tata was also a well-known philanthropist. He supported education, medicine, and rural development in India. He was the highest international donor to Cornell University and donated $50 million to Harvard Business School to establish an executive center.

In conclusion, Ratan Tata was a visionary leader who made significant contributions to Indian industry and philanthropy.