Ratan Tata

Ratan Tata is an Indian industrialist, and former chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, one of India's largest and oldest conglomerates. He was born, in Mumbai, India, on December 28, 1937. He has made significant contributions to the growth and diversification of the Tata Group.

He took over Tata Sons as the chairman in 1991, succeeding J.R.D. Tata. He played a pivotal role in transforming the Tata Group into a global business conglomerate. Under his leadership, the Tata Group expanded into various industries, including automobiles, steel, information technology, telecommunications, hospitality, and more.

Some key highlights of his tenure as chairman include expansion into international markets through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, emphasising the importance of innovation and research, and commitment to corporate social responsibility. His primary emphasis was on ethical business practices and corporate governance.

He also played a major role in the development and launch of the Tata Nano, a low-cost small car aimed at making automobile ownership more accessible to the majority.

In December 2012, he retired as the Chairman of Tata Sons but continued to be committed to various philanthropic and business activities. He owns numerous awards and honours (both in India and internationally) for his contributions to business and society.