Ratan Tata

Not only was he the first one to put India in the rarefied world of global conglomerates, he also had an unbelievable grasp of new technologies across many fields, says Venu Srinivasan, who worked closely with Tata 

The Ratan Naval Tata we miss

It’s been a year since Ratan Tata passed away and his calming presence and sensibility are already conspicuous by their absence in the wake of challenging moments for his group. A friend and his biographer explains why this is so

Ratan Tata: A legacy of grace, grit, and goodness

The head of India’s oldest conglomerate was an enthusiastic stakeholder in the country’s startup journey. A fellow traveller shares her memories of him and the insight that his leadership was based on authenticity, not authority

Remembering Ratan Tata: A legacy of integrity, humanity, and compassion

Ratan Tata passed away a year ago, leaving a void in Indian public life. Suhel Seth, who was an associate of Mr Tata for three decades, writes that he was the very personification of decency whose guiding principle was that people deserve a better life.

Ratan Tata’s personality radiated ibadat, inayat and insaniyat

Tata's private and public personas overlapped because all engagements and decisions were undergirded by same three sterling qualities, reminisces a Tata veteran, a year after he passed away

On Ratan Tata’s first death anniversary, 10 quotes that define his wisdom

Ratan Tata was not just a chairman or an industrialist, but he was also a visionary, a person who had empathy for all humans and animals alike. He was highly educated, modest and one of India's most internationally recognised business leaders.

Tata Trusts’ power struggle: Sources flag rift over Noel Tata’s authority and possible Tata Sons listing

Ratan Tata, who chaired the Trusts for decades, was known for his sweeping authority. During his tenure, alignment between Tata Trusts and Tata Sons was ensured by the weight of his personal influence

Ratan Tata's holdings in Tata, other firms set to be transferred to his two foundations: Report

The two foundations, which will receive the holdings, are Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation (RTEF) and Ratan Tata Endowment Trust (RTET)

Ratan Tata's confidant Mohini Mohan Dutta accepts terms of will, to receive portion of estate: Report

The 77-year-old is among the two dozen beneficiaries of Tata’s Rs 3,900 crore estate who had raised questions regarding the value of the inheritance

Rs 3.5 crore to staff, Rs 12 lakh for dog Tito: Ratan Tata's will details revealed. Who gets what?

According to his will dated February 23, 2022, the bulk of his wealth, including Rs 3,800 crore worth of shares in Tata Sons, was allocated to the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation and the Ratan Tata Endowment Trust for philanthropic purposes. However, he also made significant provisions for his long-time staff, family members, friends, and even his beloved pets.

Ratan Tata's will: What's the 'no-contest clause' in Rs 3,900 crore estate and who gets what

Mohini M Dutta, a Tata Group loyalist who was close to Ratan Tata has been left with another one-third of the industry czar’s wealth.

Ratan Tata had profound affection for Assam: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

The work on Tata's semiconductor facility in Assam is progressing at 'break-neck' speed, Chandrasekaran has said

Delhi HC says Ratan Tata a well-known figure, his trademark must be protected

Observing the significance of Ratan Tata’s name, Justice Mini Pushkarna ruled during the (Sir Ratan Tata Trust vs. Dr. Rajat Srivastava) case that third parties cannot misuse it

Who is Mohini Mohan Dutta? The man set to receive Ratan Tata's one-third residual estate worth Rs 500 crore

Dutta, a Jamshedpur-based entrepreneur, is a former employee of the Tata Group and had close ties to the late industrialist, as reported by The Times of India.

Ratan Tata's will includes mystery man Mohini Mohan Dutta, bequeaths over Rs 500 crore to him: Report

Mohini Mohan Dutta is an entrepreneur in the travel sector from Jamshedpur. He claims to have known Tata for 60 years

How Shantanu Naidu Went from Ratan Tata’s Millennial Aide to Tata Motors Leader

Shantanu Naidu, once Ratan Tata’s close confidant and millennial manager, has now stepped into a leadership role at Tata Motors! From working alongside one of India’s most revered industrialists to leading strategic initiatives at Tata Motors, Naidu’s journey has come full circle. But what does this mean for the company’s future?

Tata stakeholders may opt for arbitrator to appoint trustees for Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation: Report

The report said the arbitrator will likely be a retired Supreme Court chief justice.

Ratan Tata's millennial aide gets top position at Tata Motors, shares update: 'It comes full circle now'

Shantanu Naidu also documented his experiences with Ratan Tata in his book, 'I Came Upon a Lighthouse', offering an intimate glimpse into the industrialist’s lesser-known personality traits and their shared experiences.

Tata Group chairman Chandrasekaran's year-end note sees 'new manufacturing golden age' ahead for India

Tata Group's N Chandrasekaran underscored in his year-end note that the Indian economy is strong and one can look ahead at 2025 with a sense of hope and optimism.

Ratan Tata's aide Shantanu Naidu has a new brainchild. Here's what he is working on now

Shantanu Naidu’s brainchild, Bookies, is a reading movement that invites people to rediscover the joy of silent reading in public spaces.

'An inspiration, a man of letters': PM Modi fondly remembers Ratan Tata in emotional tribute

The Prime Minister acknowledged that Tata's absence has been profoundly felt, not just in India, but around the world.

Book Extract — Ratan Tata: A Life

Ratan Tata: A Life is a traditional biography, that does the childhood to adulthood trajectory in detail, tracking Ratan Tata’s years as immaculately as is feasible.

Amitabh Bachchan recalls the time when business tycoon Ratan Tata once asked him for some money to make a call

In a promo shared by Sony tv official, the Piku actor reminisced that Ratan Tata was such a humble human being. He recounted an experience where they were on the same flight to London, and after they landed, he asked for some money from him and this humble gesture moved the actor.

Noel Tata’s Bid for Tata Sons Chairman Blocked by Ratan Tata’s 2022 Rule

Noel Tata faces hurdles in becoming Chairman of Tata Sons due to a rule established by Ratan Tata in 2022, preventing one individual from chairing both Tata Trusts and Tata Sons. This follows a long history of obstacles, including past discussions that led to his brother-in-law Cyrus Mistry taking the role instead. Learn more about the implications of this decision on the Tata Group's leadership.

Ratan Tata’s will ensures lifelong care for dog Tito, allocates wealth to family, foundation, staff

Ratan Tata, who passed away on October 9, allocated "unlimited" care in his will for his German Shepherd, Tito, and left assets to his foundation, family, and staff, according to the Times of India. His estate, valued at around Rs 10,000 crore, includes a beach bungalow in Alibaug, a house in Juhu, and Rs 350 crore in fixed deposits. Key beneficiaries include his brother Jimmy, half-sisters Shireen and Deanna Jejeebhoy, and long-time staff. Tata’s 0.83% stake in Tata Sons will go to the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation, likely to be chaired by N Chandrasekaran.