Ratan N. Tata is an Indian businessman, philanthropist and the former chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, one of India's largest conglomerates. He was born on December 28, 1937, in Bombay, British India (now Mumbai, India).
Ratan Tata began his career at Tata Sons in 1961, and was appointed the Director-in-Charge of the National Radio & Electronics Company Limited (NELCO), one of the group's companies, in 1971. He was made the Chairman of Tata Sons in 1991, succeeding his uncle J. R. D. Tata. During his tenure, he oversaw the acquisition of several notable companies such as Tetley, Corus and Jaguar Land Rover.
Under his leadership, the Tata Group grew significantly, and its companies became major global players in industries such as steel, automobiles, and telecommunications. He retired as Chairman of Tata Sons in December 2012.
Ratan Tata is also known for his philanthropic efforts and has been a major donor to various charitable causes. He is a member of several boards, including the board of trustees of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust, the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and the Sir Ratan Tata Education Trust.
He is also the chairman emeritus of the Tata Trusts, one of the largest philanthropic organizations in India, which focuses on healthcare and nutrition, education, rural livelihoods, and arts and culture.
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