Ratan Tata, who led the Tata Group from 1991 to 2012, had a vision of expanding the company’s presence beyond India, establishing the Tata brand as a global powerhouse.
One of Tata's boldest moves was acquiring Tetley Tea, a British company, for $450 million in 2000. This acquisition made Tata Tea the world's second-largest tea company
In 2007, Tata Steel acquired Corus, an Anglo-Dutch steel giant, for $12.9 billion, making it one of the largest takeovers by an Indian company.
Tata’s most celebrated global acquisition came in 2008 when Tata Motors bought Jaguar Land Rover from Ford for $2.3 billion.
Under Ratan Tata’s leadership, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) expanded globally, becoming one of the largest IT service companies in the world.
By 2012, when Ratan Tata retired, Tata Group operated in over 100 countries across six continents. Its portfolio spanned industries like automobiles, steel, telecommunications, hospitality, and IT, making Tata a globally recognized name.
Beyond growth, Ratan Tata is revered for his commitment to ethical business practices. His leadership focused on creating sustainable businesses with social responsibility at the core