Harvard Business School on Thursday announced it received a $50 million donation from India’s diversified conglomerate Tata Group, the largest gift the school received from an international donor in its 102-year history. The funds will be used to build a new academic and residential building on the school’s campus in Boston. Harvard said it hopes… Continue reading Tata Group endows $50 Million to Harvard University
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Wadias: Built Oldest Surviving UK Warship
India has been shamed in front of the world, thanks to crumbling bridges and cracking ceilings at the Common Wealth village. But, about 200 years ago the same Indian hands built for the British empire a warship which still stands tall. By Ashish Vashi / Times News Network The oldest surviving British warship — HMS… Continue reading Wadias: Built Oldest Surviving UK Warship
Noel smiles as clan calls grow in support of his ascent
The man who would be king smiled a lot and said very little. But it was clear as day on Wednesday that Noel N. Tata will have to spend the next few months under media limelight amid the cloying affections of supporters who want him crowned as the next chairman of the Tata business empire.… Continue reading Noel smiles as clan calls grow in support of his ascent
Succeeding a success
IF INDIA were a nation of gamblers, the betting on who will succeed Ratan Tata, chairman of the Tata group, would be furious. Since Tata Sons, the holding company for India’s second-biggest conglomerate, announced last week that it was seeking Mr Tata’s replacement, there has been a whirl of speculation about whom it will appoint.… Continue reading Succeeding a success
Parsis’ emotional connect with Tatas
In Indian family businesses, there is no dearth of successors. The Tatas, however, are an exception. As there’s no heir apparent to Ratan Tata after he retires in December 2012, a search committee has been formed to find one. The hunt has fuelled speculation with the names of several global CEOs doing the rounds. By… Continue reading Parsis’ emotional connect with Tatas
Tata for Now. But What About Later?
Can the Tata Group be led by a non-Tata? That is the question the group’s chairman, Ratan Tata, has refused to answer for the public even though the leader of India’s second largest conglomerate is nearing retirement with no obvious successor. By Eric Bellman / Wall Street Journal This week the group announced that the… Continue reading Tata for Now. But What About Later?
Game Changer: The TATA Nano Story
The story of the world’s cheapest car begins on a rainy day in Bangalore. Ratan Tata was in the south Indian city on business and on his way to the airport. The head of India’s most famous business empire told his driver to be careful on the slick roadway. Article by MARCUS GEE for The… Continue reading Game Changer: The TATA Nano Story
