RATAN NAVAL TATA
(28/12/1937 - 09/10/2024)
A tribute from a non entity
Ratan Tata the name itself commands respect
He built $ four hundred billion dollar
conglomerate
A total of twentynine companies
Operating in over hundred countries.
It's said Ford disrespected Ratan's capabilities
When UK auto giant JLR went thru
several hands
Ratan bought it and in few years made it profitable
Ford had to apologise for being disgraceful.
Ratan keen to see Indians owning four wheeler
Designed Nano the cheapest small car
Indians were more concerned with prestige
We didn't respect his judgement with ease.
Ratan was instrumental in setting up first Tech park
In Bengaluru in nineties that served as a spark
This helped Bengaluru to become the software city
And turning it into a big buzzing metro city.
Ratan also acquired UK Corus Steel and Tetley Tea
Making Tata Sons a global business
entity
Also on board of several institutions and universities
He brought eminence and global recognitions.
He expanded consulting in IT Power Engineering
Also dealt in commercial projects for housing
He built luxury hotels Taj Vivanta and Ginger
Known for History Architecture and culture.
He entered customer friendly retail segment
Thro' Westside Titan Tanishq Taneira Trent
And also Croma Star Bazaar Big Basket
Tata 1mg Tata Neu App Tata Cliq Tata Salt.
Air India public company went into debts
Originally started by JRD as Tata Airlines
Ratan, himself a pilot, bid to take over under privatisation
He fulfilled JRD's dream in spite of speculation.
He was an established ardent philonthropist
He donated for education medicine rural development
He bequeathed more than anybody in the world
He never showed interest in his wealth accumulated.
He was soft spoken kind generous and a visionary
Known also for wisdom compassion and humility
Awarded KGBE from Queen Elizabeth and Legion of France
Doctorates from several universities in India and abroad.
He was also awarded Padma Vibhushan in India
Although not considered for Bharat Ratna
He deserves to be called a Vishwa Ratan
World not just India will miss his acumen.