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Tata Sons
President
Natarajan Chandrasekaran (Chairman)
Founder
Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata
Founded
1868
Tata Sons biography
Tata Sons is the principal investment holding company of the Tata Group, one of India's largest and most respected conglomerates. Established in 1868 by Jamsetji Tata, the company has a legacy of over 150 years in diverse sectors such as steel, automobiles, information technology, telecommunications, and consumer goods. With over 100 operating companies under its umbrella, Tata Sons has contributed significantly to India's industrial and economic growth.
Ratan Tata, who led Tata Sons from 1991 to 2012, played a pivotal role in shaping the group into a global powerhouse. Under his leadership, Tata Sons made several landmark acquisitions, including the purchase of UK-based Tetley Tea, Corus Steel, and Jaguar Land Rover, which elevated the group’s global standing. Known for his visionary leadership, Ratan Tata was revered for his emphasis on ethics, philanthropy, and innovation, making him an iconic figure in corporate India.
On October 9, 2024, Ratan Tata passed away, marking the end of an era in Indian business. His death has left a deep void, not just in the Tata Group but also across the global corporate and philanthropic sectors. Tributes have poured in from world leaders, industrialists, and common citizens alike, recognizing his immense contributions to the nation and his indomitable spirit of service.
Tata's legacy, which encompasses both commercial success and a commitment to community welfare, remains deeply embedded in the ethos of the Tata Group. His guiding principles continue to shape the future of Tata Sons, now under the stewardship of Natarajan Chandrasekaran, who succeeded him as Chairman. As the group moves forward, Ratan Tata’s impact on Indian industry and society will remain unparalleled.
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Tata Sons Other Information
Headquarters
Mumbai
Bengaluru scientists P V Shivaprasad, Balasubramanian Gopal, Ambarish Ghosh bag Tata Transformation Prize 2025
November 19, 2025 6:03 pm
P V Shivaprasad is involved in developing pest-independent rice varieties, Balasubramanian Gopal works in the field of green chemistry, and Ambarish Ghosh researches in cancer treatment.
Tata Trusts proposes to reappoint Mehli Mistry as lifetime trustee
October 24, 2025 12:32 am
After Venu Srinivasan, Mehli Mistry next in line for life-long trusteeship at Tata Trusts
October 22, 2025 9:11 am
While trustees Noel Tata, Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh were earlier reportedly opposed to Mistry’s continuation, Mistry enjoys the support of trustees Pramit Jhaveri, Darius Khambata, and Jehangir H.C. Jehangir.
Amid tussle within Tata trusts: SP Group wants Tata Sons listed, underlines transparency, legacy
October 11, 2025 4:55 am
“Our stance is guided by a simple yet profound belief — transparency is the truest form of respect for both legacy and the future,” the statement said.
Blocked from Tata Sons board, trustee points to rift: ‘Unprecedented... now in a different era’
October 10, 2025 8:36 pm
The vote against Vijay Singh marked a rare and public sign of division within India’s most venerated corporate house.
Unease in Bombay House, amid internal wrangling within the Tata group yet again
October 09, 2025 6:27 pm
Bombay House tensions, Tata Group unrest: Can the Tata model of moral capitalism reinvent itself without losing its soul? Or will the very ideals that made the Tatas India’s most trusted brand become the fault lines that divide it?
Tata Capital sets IPO price band at Rs 310-326 per share
September 29, 2025 9:04 pm
The ‘upper layer’ NBFC’s IPO consists of a combination of fresh issuance and an offer for sale (OFS), amounting to approximately 47.58 crore equity shares of face value of Rs 10 each.
Top News Headlines for School Assembly (August 26): Trump's additional 25% 'penalty' kicks in tomorrow, India warns Pakistan of potential flood
August 26, 2025 5:03 pm
Here are the top school assembly news headlines for today, August 26: India and Fiji strengthen defense ties, Supreme Court allows victim appeals, US acquires stake in Intel, Delhi Metro fare hike, Pujara retires, IIT reforms, CBSE mental health workshops, Israel tensions rise. These updates cover National, International, Sports, and Business news to help students stay informed and confident while presenting in their school morning assembly.
Tata Sons-backed Tata Capital Ltd files for IPO
August 05, 2025 12:28 am
The company will be issuing up to 21 crore new shares and the existing shareholders are looking to offload up to 26.58 crore shares
Tata Sons Chairman draws over Rs 155 crore pay in FY25, base salary only Rs 15 crore
July 28, 2025 2:35 pm
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran salary: According to details available, Chandrasekaran joined the Board of Tata Sons in October 2016 and was appointed Chairman in 2017.
Tata Sons annual report: Profit falls 24.30%, revenue down 11.52% but company declares higher dividend to shareholders, salary to chairman
July 24, 2025 2:35 pm
The company drives its income mostly from dividend earned from various group companies with TCS contributing the maximum to Tata Sons’ kitty.
From next month, Tata to start work on temple architecture museum in Ayodhya
May 24, 2025 4:36 am
The museum, which is being developed by Tata Sons in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Culture and the UP government, will be built at Manjha Jamtara village in Ayodhya.
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