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Ratan Tata: From unlikely heir to architect of Tata group's global legacy

Ratan Tata was not supposed to be the Group Chairman. But he scripted an unlikely and indelible chapter in Indian business history

Tata Group-owned Air India places order for 85 planes with Airbus

In February 2023, Air India's firm order with Airbus comprised 70 A320neo, 140 A321neo, 20 A350-900 and 20 A350-1000 planes

From setbacks to success: Ratan Tata's legacy in aviation industry

With its combined airlines, the Tata Group is now the second-largest player in the Indian market, commanding nearly 30 per cent of the domestic market share

Ratan Tata-Cyrus Mistry feud: Public fallout alters historic alliance

With new leaders like Noel Tata and Shapoor Mistry emerging, old-timers say the families could reassess their relationship

The remarkable journey of Ratan Tata: A career of exits, mega acquisitions

Before embarking on global expansion, Tata pruned and consolidated the group's domestic portfolio, giving particular attention to ventures in the consumer space

Highlights: Fema authority orders confiscation of Rs 252 cr assets of Chinese-controlled loan app

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Ratan Tata last rites updates: Last rites performed with full state honours at Worli crematorium

Ratan Tata Death news Updates: Ratan Tata, the colossus of India Inc, who is credited with radically transforming the Tata Group into a global powerhouse, died at the age of 86, the company said

When 'CM Modi' brought Nano to Gujarat with a 1 word SMS to Ratan Tata

'Welcome', a one word SMS from the then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to the then Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata led to shifting the Tata Nano project from West Bengal to Gujarat way back in 2008. Modi had sent the SMS to Tata when the industrialist was addressing a press conference in Kolkata announcing the exit of Tata Nano project from West Bengal after violent protests led by Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee. "When Ratan Tata said in a press conference in Kolkata that they are leaving West Bengal, I sent him a short SMS saying 'welcome'. And now you can see what a Re 1 (worth) SMS can do," Modi had said inaugurating the Tata Nano plant at Sanand in 2010 built at an investment of Rs 2,000 crore. Tata had announced the exit of the Nano project from West Bengal on October 3, 2008 and declared that the plant would be set up at Sanand in Gujarat within the next four days. Modi had then said many countries were keen to offer all help for the Nano project, but the

Indian startups including Ola, Paytm, others mourn demise of Ratan Tata

Tata, after taking a personal interest in Agarwal's journey, decided to invest in Ola in 2015, as per Bhavish, Tata was also the inspiration behind Ola Electric

Ratan Tata stood as a tall mentor and guide for us all: CII President Puri

Ratan Tata was an institution in himself, not just India's leading and noblest business titan, Hinduja Group Chairman GP Hinduja said on Thursday. In his condolence message at the demise of the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, Hinduja said Tata will always live on in the countless Indians whom he touched with his professional and philanthropic deeds. "Ratan Tata was not just India's leading and noblest business titan; he was an institution in himself. Ratan added many enduring chapters to the Tata Legacy by taking it global," he said. Stating that Tata truly represented India's aspirations, Hinduja said, "He will always live on in the countless Indians whom he touched with his professional and philanthropic deeds. Tata (86) died late on Wednesday evening in a Mumbai hospital following age-related health conditions.

India lost a pioneer, but not his legacy: BSE condoles Ratan Tata's death

Leading stock exchange BSE on Thursday acknowledged Ratan Tata's lasting influence on the nation's business landscape, saying "India has lost a pioneer, but not his legacy." In his condolence message on the death of Tata, BSE highlighted the industrialist's unparalleled contribution to Indian industry, noting that his visionary leadership continues to serve as an inspiration. "His enduring legacy will continue to guide the country in building a future grounded in unity and vision," BSE said in a statement. The exchange expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Tata, one of India's most iconic business leaders. Tata, former chairman of Tata Sons, was widely respected for transforming the Tata Group into a global powerhouse. "His influence will forever be a source of inspiration for BSE, as we work towards a thriving and inclusive marketplace," the statement noted. Tata (86) passed away late Wednesday evening in Mumbai due to age related medical conditions.

Market Close Highlights, Oct 10: Sensex adds 144 pts, Nifty nears 25,000; Banking shares shine

Stock Market Close Highlights, Oct 10, 2024: Kotak Mahindra Bank, JSW Steel, HDFC Bank, Bharat Electronics, and IndusInd Bank were among the 23 constituent stocks of the Nifty50 that ended in the gree

Will walk alongside Air India: IndiGo MD Bhatia pays tribute to Tata

Paying tribute to late Ratan Tata, InterGlobe Enterprises Group Managing Director Rahul Bhatia on Thursday said IndiGo will walk alongside Air India to secure the country's rightful seat at the centre stage of global aviation. "As we all know, Mr. Tata had a deep passion for flying machines, and I was only too pleased to see Air India return to where it truly belonged," Bhatia said in a statement. Tata, who was the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away on Wednesday night. "While I am much too small a man to say this, in tribute to Mr Tata's love for flight and his vision for the future of Indian Aviation, IndiGo will, ever so modestly, walk alongside Air India to secure India's rightful seat at the centre stage of global aviation," Bhatia said. InterGlobe Enterprises is the parent of the country's largest airline IndiGo. Bhatia also recalled that he had the occasion to engage with Tata and that was when he returned from college in 1985. According to Bhatia, they discussed t

Ratan Tata looked beyond the balance sheets. He was a man of ideas

Ratan Tata was a reflection of compassionate capitalism. Like other gems of the Tata brand, he didn't require any parliamentary legislation to fulfill his social responsibilities

Ratan Tata's success: A billion-dollar empire minus the billionaire tag

Despite leading a multi-billion-dollar empire, Ratan Tata was never included in billionaire rankings. Read on to find out why

Visionary, an inspiration: India Inc mourns demise of nation's Ratan

Ratan Tata was at the helm of the widely known Tata Group for 21 years between 1991 and 2012, and under him, the group's profits rose by 50 times

Jamshedpur mourns Ratan Tata, who brought global recognition to backwater

The city of Jamshedpur, popularly known as 'Tatanagar', is mourning. And so is Jharkhand where a day's mourning was declared on Thursday in a mark of respect for industrialist Ratan Tata. Named after Tata Group's founding father Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, it was the timeless vision of Ratan Tata that propelled Jamshedpur's growth and put it on the global map. His contributions are considered significant towards shaping Jharkhand, a backward region that became a state in 2000. He first visited Jamshedpur in 1963 to look into how Tata Steel, now a global conglomerate, works. He then visited the city in 1965 to hone his pilot skills. As soon as the news of his demise spread, a pall of gloom descended on the city. Since the morning, people from different walks of life have been visiting the Tata Centre to pay their homage to the legend who died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night at the age of 86. Ratan Tata, who became the chairman of Tata Steel in 1993, visited the city ...

Ratan Tata was visionary leader, cherished partner: Singapore Airlines CEO

Ratan Tata was a visionary global business leader as well as a cherished partner, Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong said on Thursday and emphasised that his legacy inspires us as Tata Sons and the airline continue their collaboration on the Vistara-Air India merger. Vistara is a joint venture between the Tatas and Singapore Airlines. Back in 1994, the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines (SIA) made efforts to set up a joint venture airline in India. Six years later, they again tried to enter the country's aviation market, this time by teaming up to acquire stakes in Air India. However, the two attempts did not take off. Finally, they realised their dream as Vistara took to the Indian skies in January 2015. And in November 2022, Tata Group announced the merger of Vistara with Air India. While expressing the deepest condolences on behalf of the Singapore Airlines Board and Management, Goh Choon Phong said Tata was a visionary global business leader, as well as a cherished partner a

How fate played a role in Ratan Tata becoming a global business icon

Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86 in Mumbai. Under his leadership, the Group transformed from an Indian-focussed entity to a global powerhouse

Tata Consultancy cancels Q2 earnings press events after Ratan Tata's death

Tributes poured in from around the world for Ratan Tata as people remembered his remarkable journey and unparalleled contributions to the Indian business landscape and the society