Oral History of Ratan Tata

Interviewed by Uday Kapoor on 2017-01-19 in Mumbai, India X8072.2017
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This interview reflects the life history of Mr. Ratan Tata, former chairman of Tata Sons who took control of the Tata group of companies from his predecessor, Mr. J.R.D. Tata, winner of the highest Indian civilian medal. During Ratan Tata's tenure of about two decades, he transformed it into the largest Indian multinational with a growth of more than 50-fold in total revenue to $100 billion.

This is remarkable because Ratan Tata, through his leadership, changed the structure of the Tata Group of companies, overcoming resistance from senior executives, and thrusting the Tata Group into high technology domains, dramatically changing Tata's global presence while re-branding the name of the large Tata Group.

Tata achieved this while adhering to the high ethical values of the Tata legacy and won many prestigious international awards: Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, the Legion d'honneur by the French Government, among others. He serves on numerous boards and continues to drive philanthropic initiatives, the true legacy of the Tatas.

Lot number: X8072.2017
Catalog number: 102717293

[Mello]

I am not Indian and did not know much about Sir Ratan Tata. However, after his death I came to know so much about him and it pained me so much that I felt like I had lost someone I should have known long ago. He is truly a GEM and a Kohinoor of India and also of humanity. I have just fallen in love for the first time with someone who is not on this earth. I found him to be a symbol of gentlemanliness, empathy, respect, integrity, nationalism, honesty and sincerity. I wonder why a noble person like Sir Ratan who has done so much for his country and his countrymen is not honoured with the highest award of the country !!! Sad ! Many Tom and Jerry of Bullywood get honoured for one thing or the other. Nevertheless, I hope that the TATA Company will produce many more Ratan Sirs who will continue to follow and adopt his example. Love you Sir.

[manish__sehrawat]

The End of the Era
RIP SIR🙏🙏
Goodbyes are not the end
Forever remembered, forever missed

[priyankagoyal]

I don't know you personally but can't get over your death whenever I see you in any video my eyes can't stop crying for you. You were a decent and dignified human being no one can be like you on this planet. you will always be remembered and forever in our hearts.Come back soon 😞

[neeluswar]

Hats off to Honorable Mr Tata for sitting through for such a long time

[NOVA]

Sir i personally don't know you. But i feels like i lost someone is so close to me. We're so thankful what have you done for us. After Sushant singh you're the one who's d*ath make me emotional. Where ever you go i wish you live in peace. Om Shanti🌼

[Kuldeep-vbmi]

There are people who are rich. There are people who are rich inside. He has both qualities. One in a century man.

[riasharma]

I am from Tatanagar and I am extremely proud of him. Jamshedpur is backbone of Tata steel.

[IftekharSheikh-eq]

Tata group is in all over businesses, its more inspirational than you think

[elonmusk]

I met with Tata in Germany and he is such a great men I love his humanity and hospitality

[Clentical]

He will always be greatest among everyone. Tears come into my eyes wheever i see Mr tata interview. Humble and dignified Gentleman

[pramodkumarsharma]

I appeal the people to start a campaign to
Confer him Bharat rattan award .and we want aratan Tata institute of technology
Like m.i.t.

[mayankbariar]

Interviewer is also from Jharkhand so the bond with Great Ratan Tata....Tata Saheb is so nostalgic about Jamshedpur...Its really enjoyable to live in Tata Nagar

[rohitshetty]

How can a person dislike this Tata company is a blessing to our nation 🙏

[aswanthtuttu]

Words are not enough to express the happiness blessing and love on you Ratanji ... lots of Love 😍😍😍

[dheerajmishra]

He is so inspiring with his broad level of knowledge and extreme humility, I appeal the people to start a campaign to
Confer him Bharat rattan award .and we want a Ratan Tata institute of technology
Like MIT.
A classic man with immense patience and humility

[trishnamazumdar]

An Honest Entrepreneur with a heart of gold, wish to see millions and millions of companies belonging from MIGHTY TATA EMPIRE 🏙️ 🌹🌹🌹 Good luck sir 👏

[meditationrelaxingpeaceful]

A gem ❤️❤️❤️❤️
A fort of humanity and simplicity ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[prateekbi]

Words fell short describing the gem of India Shri Ratan Tata Ji 🙏🙏 ..You are the inspiration to all Indians huge respect and love 🙏🙏

[hyd]

I AM A PARSEE N I AM VERY PROUD OF MR. RATAN TATA. SUCH A HUMLE, EDUCATED N GENEROUS MAN ALIVE. THE POOR PARSEES HAVE SO MANY COLONIES TO STAY FOR A VERY REASONABLE RENTS. YES, THE INTERVIEVER SHOWS NO RESPECT FOR THIS LEGEND N KEEPS INTERRUPTING HIM. HE HAS SO MUCH PATIENCE FOR THIS INTERVIEW. HAND IT IT BEEN THAT SWAMY GUY, HE WOULD HAVE INSULTED THE INTERVIEWER. GOD BLESS HIM NOW N FOREVER.

[Indian-erli]

Lots of love from Pune...so many people got employment with Tata in Pune