Here is a quick time line of the man's association with the group -- and his removal from its helm.
September 24, 1990-October 26, 2009: Serves as a Director of Tata Elxsi Ltd; was a Director of Tata Power Co. Ltd until September 18, 2006.
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December 28, 2012: Becomes sixth chairman of Tata group, and the only one apart from Nowroji Saklatwala, not carrying the Tata surname.
October 24, 2016: Steps down as Chairman of the Tata Group, after Tata Sons Board votes to remove. Ratan Tata appointed Interim Chairman
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