10 Defining Moments in the Life of Ratan Tata
Ratan Naval Tata is an Indian industrialist, philanthropist, and a former chairman of Tata Sons. He is known for his leadership in taking the Tata Group to global prominence.
1962-01-01
1962-01-01
Graduates from Cornell University
Ratan Tata received his bachelor's degree in architecture from Cornell University.
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Education
1962-01-01
1962-01-01
Joins Tata Group
Ratan Tata joined the Tata Group, initially working on the shop floor of Tata Steel.
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Career
1991-03-25
1991-03-25
Appointed Chairman of Tata Sons
Ratan Tata took over as the chairman of Tata Sons, succeeding J.R.D. Tata.
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Career
2000-02-01
2000-02-01
Acquisition of Tetley
Under Ratan Tata's leadership, Tata Tea acquired the Tetley Group, marking a significant step into the global market.
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Business
2004-01-01
2004-01-01
Launch of Tata Indica
Tata Motors launched the Indica, India's first indigenously designed and manufactured passenger car.
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Product Launch
2007-01-20
2007-01-20
Acquisition of Corus Group
Tata Steel acquired the Anglo-Dutch steelmaker Corus Group (now Tata Steel Europe), in a landmark deal.
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Business
2008-03-26
2008-03-26
Acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover
Tata Motors acquired the iconic British luxury car brands Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford.
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Business
2009-03-23
2009-03-23
Launch of Tata Nano
Tata Motors launched the Tata Nano, touted as 'the world's cheapest car,' making car ownership accessible to many.
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Product Launch
2011-01-26
2011-01-26
Receives Padma Vibhushan
Ratan Tata was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honor, for his contributions to trade and industry.
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Award
2012-12-28
2012-12-28
Retires as Chairman of Tata Sons
Ratan Tata retired as the chairman of Tata Sons, passing the baton to Cyrus Mistry.
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Career