Story of Ratan Tata:

Ratan Tata is one of India’s most respected industrialists and philanthropists. Here are some key details about him:

Full Name: Ratan Naval Tata
Date of Birth: December 28, 1937
Place of Birth: Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
Family Background: He was born into the prominent Tata family, which founded the Tata Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates.
Parents: Naval Tata (father) and Sooni Tata (mother)
Education:
- Schooling at the Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai.
- Completed his B.S. in architecture from Cornell University (1962).
- Later pursued an Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School (1975).

Entry into Tata Group: Ratan Tata joined the Tata Group in 1961, initially working on the shop floor of Tata Steel in Jamshedpur.
Leadership at Tata Group:
- He became the Chairman of Tata Sons (the holding company of the Tata Group) in 1991, succeeding J.R.D. Tata.
- Under his leadership, Tata Group grew significantly, expanding globally and acquiring brands like:
  - Jaguar Land Rover (2008)
  - Tetley Tea (2000)
  - Corus Steel (2007)
- He also launched the Tata Nano, the world’s cheapest car, aimed at providing affordable transportation to the masses.
- He stepped down as Chairman in 2012 but remained active as Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons.

Ratan Tata is known for his philanthropic efforts, mostly through the Tata Trusts, which owns a large part of the Tata Group’s shares and contributes significantly to social causes such as healthcare, education, and rural development.
He has been involved in initiatives aimed at empowering marginalized communities and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in India.

Marital Status: Ratan Tata has never married.
He is known for being a private person, with simple living habits, and is highly respected for his humility and ethical business practices.

Padma Bhushan (2000): One of India’s highest civilian honors.
Padma Vibhushan (2008): The second-highest civilian honor in India.
Numerous honorary doctorates from prestigious universities around the world for his contributions to industry and society.

Ratan Tata is widely admired for his vision of business as a force for good in society, and he has played a significant role in shaping modern corporate India.
His leadership turned Tata Group into a global player while maintaining its core values of ethics and community service.