Ratan Tata, the esteemed chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, one of India’s largest and most influential conglomerates, passed away recently


Tata’s remarkable journey began when he took the reins of the diversified group, which spans industries from automobiles to steel, in 1991.

He founded Tata Teleservices in 1996 and guided Tata Consultancy Services through its public listing in 2004, marking a significant milestone for the company.

After stepping down in 2012, he was honoured with the title of chairman emeritus for various Tata companies, including Tata Sons, Tata Industries, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, and Tata Chemicals, solidifying his legacy as a titan of Indian industry.

In 2008, he was honoured with Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honour in India. He received the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honour, in 2000.