The nation is mourning the demise of Ratan Tata, with deep condolences being expressed by leaders, including Prime Minister Modi. Ratan Tata will always be remembered for his remarkable decisions. Today, we bring you some key aspects of his life.
1. One of the best qualities of Ratan Tata was that he did not like drinking alcohol or smoking. It is said that he received marriage proposals three times, but he never got married.
2. Ratan Tata has two brothers, Jimmy and Noel. His stepmother, Simone Tata, is also alive.
3. Ratan Tata studied at three prestigious institutions: Campion School and Cathedral and John Connon School in South Mumbai, and Bishop Cotton School in Shimla.
4. While studying, several prominent figures were Ratan Tata's classmates, including music maestro Zubin Mehta, business magnates Ashok Birla and Rahul Bajaj, as well as Dinshaw Pandole, owner of Duke's.
5. Under Ratan Tata's leadership, Tata Group's revenue grew from $4 billion in 1991 to over $100 billion by 2012.
6. Ratan Tata elevated the Tata Group to great heights, making it a leading player in the automobile sector.
7. Ratan Tata joined Tata Industries as an assistant in 1962. After 29 years, he rose to the top, becoming the Chairman of Tata Sons.
8. In 2008, the Government of India honored Ratan Tata with the country's second-highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan. Ratan Tata retired as the Chairman of Tata Sons in 2012.