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India is a land of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation, and natural wonders coexist with vibrant cities.
India is a land of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation, and natural wonders coexist with vibrant cities.
The Tata Group was founded by Jamsetji Tata in 1868 as a trading company, evolving into an Indian multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai. Key milestones include establishing India's first steel plant in 1907, the first luxury hotel (Taj Mahal Palace Hotel) in 1903, and Tata Airlines (later Air India) in 1932. Under leaders like JRD Tata and Ratan Tata, the group expanded rapidly, with major international acquisitions such as Corus Steel and Jaguar Land Rover in the 2000s.
Early years and nation-building (1868–1938)
Expansion and globalization (1938–present)
1938:
JRD Tata becomes chairman and leads the group's expansion into a global powerhouse.
1940s-1980s:
The conglomerate grows by entering sectors like chemicals, engineering, and consumer goods. Tata Motors (founded as Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company in 1945) launches India's first indigenous passenger car, the Indica, in 1998.
1968:
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is established, a move that contributes to India becoming a global IT powerhouse.
2000s:
The group makes major international acquisitions, including Tetley Tea (2000), Corus Steel (2007), and Jaguar Land Rover (2008), marking its significant global presence.
2017:
Natarajan Chandrasekaran is appointed chairman, and Tata Sons converts from a public to a private limited company.
2024:
An agreement is reached to merge Vistara with Air India to form a single, larger airline.
