Ratan Naval Tata’s Legacy and Impact

• Ratan Naval Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away on Wednesday.
• Tata was a benevolent industrialist, visionary business leader, philanthropist, and mentor to many.
• He was a supporter of start-ups, an animal lover, a passionate car enthusiast, and nurtured scientific development and technological innovations.
• As chairman of Tata Trusts, he enabled NGOs to bring about transformative social changes.
• Despite facing resistance from close confidants, Tata took the group global through strategic acquisitions of Tetley Tea, Corus Steel, and Jaguar Land Rover.
• His acquisitions have been beneficial for the group, especially for Tata Motors.
• Tata’s legacy continues to influence the future of Tata Trusts, which collectively hold 66% equity of Tata Sons.