'It is notable how humble he was and didn't want anything different just because he was a Tata.'
Ratan Tata was one of the world's most influential industrialists yet he never appeared on any list of billionaires. He controlled over 30 companies that operated in over 100 countries across six continents yet lived an unpretentious life. Ratan Naval Tata, who died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night at the age of 86 years, enjoyed a perhaps unique status -- a corporate titan who was considered a 'secular living saint' with a reputation for decency and integrity.
According to bulk deal data available on the National Stock Exchange, TCS promoter group firm Tata Industries has sold 1.03 crore shares of TCS at Rs 615.04 a piece, aggregating to over Rs 634.80 crore. As of March quarter, Tata Industries held 5,14,850 shares representing 0.05 per cent stake in TCS.
In the run-up to the retirement, senior non-executive directors are expected to take up supervisory role in a two-tiered board system consisting of an executive board and a supervisory board.
'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'
Demand on capital gains on Idea share sale by Mauritius subsidiary; Fema and telecom regulation violations also alleged
Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.
Tata Industries will invest $5 million in a new Tel Aviv University technology fund, saying it saw the university as its Israeli research and development centre.
Group to enter education, invest `100 cr to begin with.
Tata Motors is 'at a very high stage' in finalising a production site for its small car Nano at an overseas location, which could be either in Latin America, South East Asia or Africa.
Decision to build or buy a platform is a function of price but buyouts are helping large investors create a medium and influence outcomes.
The $70-billion Tata Group has embarked on a global search for a successor to Ratan Tata who will retire in 2012.
In the past two years, according to Chaukar, TIL and Tata Sons have together invested Rs 125 crore in support of new technological research conducted by various individuals across the globe in the fields of solar energy, drug discovery, contract research, water recycling and biotechnology.
Boeing is likely to form a JV with the Tatas to make defence related aerospace parts.
Tatas agreed to a joint venture, competed with it, later walked out and are now filing 'frivolous' petitions against it, Birlas told Supreme Court in reply to Tata Industries' plea for arbitration on mobile firm Idea Cellular.
Half a dozen names are doing the rounds as replacement for Cyrus Mistry as the chairman of the Tata Group.
Cyrus Mistry, who was replaced as chairman of Tata Sons last Monday, October 24, still serves as the chairman of Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Tata Consultancy Services, Indian Hotels, Tata Global Beverages, Tata Chemicals, Tata Industries and Tata Teleservices.
Launching a counter offensive in the ongoing controversy over stake holding in Idea Cellular, Tatas on Tuesday dubbed the position of joint venture partner AV Birla Group as "misleading" and asserted that they were under no legal obligation to exit f
In the midst of the battle between the Tatas and Birlas over stake-holding in their telecom joint venture Idea
S Ramadorai, Tata Consultancy Services CEO, been selected the Business India Businessman of the Year 2004.
With a view to leading the broadband revolution in the country, the Tata Group is mulling acquisition for which it is currently conducting due-diligence of an Indian broadband company.
He is honoured for his achievements in promoting innovations, exemplary leadership and corporate social responsibility.
The proposed issue of shares would be subject to approval of shareholders and regulatory authorities, the release added.
For debt-laden Jet Airways, bitter foe Tata may turn into timely saviour.
The Tata group is planning a big splash.
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