The Legacy of a Visionary Leader: Ratan Tata

Published Nov 04, 2024

Tata Motors was founded in 1945 by Tata Group. After focussing on commercial vehicles, Ratan Tata expanded it into passenger cars, making it a major player in India's automotive market.

In 1998, Tata Indica became India’s first fully indigenously designed and manufactured car. Ratan Tata’s vision was to offer an affordable, fuel-efficient car to Indian families

In 2008, Ratan Tata acquired Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) from Ford. Despite skepticism, under Tata’s leadership, JLR became highly profitable

Ratan Tata introduced the Tata Nano in 2009, aiming to make car ownership accessible to millions. Though commercially challenging, the Nano symbolized innovation

Tata Safari, launched in 1998, was India’s first locally designed and manufactured SUV. Ratan Tata envisioned it as a robust, reliable, and affordable SUV for Indian consumers

Under Ratan Tata’s guidance, Tata Motors invested heavily in electric vehicles (EVs). With models like Tata Nexon EV, Tata is pioneering affordable electric mobility