Ratan Tata not only transformed the Tata Group into a salt-to-cars behemoth but also shaped the future of the Indian economy. Here's a look at his journey and the legacy he leaves behind
Tata Group"s chairman emeritus, veteran industrialist, and a visionary, Ratan Naval Tata passed away at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday.
Image by Network18 Graphics
2/9
N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons, in a statement said, "It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Mr. Ratan Naval Tata, a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation."
Image by Network18 Graphics
3/9
Despite coming from the family that created the companies, Tata started at the bottom of the ladder as an assistant at Telco"s Jamshedpur plant.
Image by Network18 Graphics
4/9
Under the leadership of RNT, as he was sometimes referred, the salt-to-software conglomerate underwent global expansion and diversification across industries. His work with Tata Motors----feature in business history books as two legendary moves.
Image by Network18 Graphics
5/9
Reversing the "colonism", Tata Group went on global buying spree under RNT"s leadership. Tata Group has acquired iconic British brands such as Jaguar, Land Rover, Tetley, Brunner Mond, and Anglo-Dutch Corus.
Image by Network18 Graphics
6/9
When Ratan Tata decided to retire...
Image by Network18 Graphics
7/9
Here"s how Tata Trust and philanthropic .
Image by Network18 Graphics
8/9
How India honoured Ratan Tata for his contributions to the development and betterment of the nation.
