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J.R.D. Tata

Indian aviator, industrialist, entrepreneur and chairman of Tata Group from 1938-1988

Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (29 July 1904 – 29 November 1993) was an Indian aviator, industrialist, entrepreneur and chairman of Tata Group between 1938-1988. Founder of Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Motors, Titan Industries, Voltas and Air India

Born into the Tata family of India, he was the son of noted businessman Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata and his wife Suzanne Brière. His mother was the first woman in India to drive a car and, in 1929, he became the first licensed pilot in India. He is also best known for being the founder of several industries under the Tata Group, including Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Motors, Titan Industries, Tata Salt, Voltas and Air India. In 1983, he was awarded the French Legion of Honour and in 1955 and 1992, he received two of India's highest civilian awards the Padma Vibhushan and the Bharat Ratna. These honours were bestowed on him for his contributions to Indian industry.

Source: Wikipedia, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._D._Tata, accessed on 2023-08-09

Additional names
Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata
Födelseår
1904
Dödsår
1993
Nationalitet
India
Bosättningsland
India
Additional names
Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata
Födelseår
1904
Dödsår
1993
Nationalitet
India
Bosättningsland
India