LONDON — When Ratan Tata visited the home of the designer Ralph Lauren last autumn, the two auto enthusiasts spent much of their time in the garage, admiring Mr. Lauren’s extensive car collection, including the Batmobile-esque 1955 Jaguar XKD. Now Mr. Tata is poised to take over Jaguar itself. Tata Motors said Thursday that it… Continue reading Tata Pulls Ford Units Into Its Orbit
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Faces of enterprise: Ratan Tata
After celebrating his 70th birthday on Friday, Ratan Tata would in the normal course of affairs be facing mandatory retirement from the Tata Group. Two years ago, however, India’s most respected and acquisitive conglomerate extended to 75 the age until which non-executive directors could serve, giving the man who has transformed it over the past… Continue reading Faces of enterprise: Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata turns 70 today
Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata turns 70 today (December 28, 2007). Among Asia’s business titans, Ratan N. Tata stands out for his modesty. The chairman of the Tata Group – India’s biggest conglomerate, with businesses ranging from software, cars, and steel to phone service, tea bags, and wristwatches – usually drives himself to the office… Continue reading Ratan Tata turns 70 today
Ratan Tata: Top 25 Powerful People of 2007
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Lunch with Karan Bilimoria
Cobras eventually get their prey and that’s what’s keeping this successful UK brewer going despite limited luck in India and none in the US or China. “Kingfisher.” Karan Bilimoria’s ears perk up in an instant. A group of Japanese men sitting behind us, along with their host, a Sikh in a pink turban, have just… Continue reading Lunch with Karan Bilimoria
100 years since Jamshedji Tata met Charles Perin
Chronicling the journey of Tata Steel KOLKATA: The door to a small, crowded office in New York opened. At a table covered with books sat Charles Page Perin, a geologist and metallurgist, renowned for his knowledge of iron and steel that made him sought after across the globe. He looked up and was startled by… Continue reading 100 years since Jamshedji Tata met Charles Perin
Distilling the Muslim World’s First 20-Year-Old Whisky
An almost 150-year-old brewery in Pakistan is preparing to bring the Muslim world’s first 20-year-old single malt whisky to the market. Murree Brewery, however, can only sell to non-Muslims, who comprise 3 percent of Pakistan’s population. The heart of the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi is dotted with paradoxes. Amidst the foliage of the Jinnah National… Continue reading Distilling the Muslim World’s First 20-Year-Old Whisky
Denying industry speculation that Gharda Chemicals and Godrej…
Denying industry speculation that Gharda Chemicals and Godrej Industries may go for an out-of-court settlement brokered by leaders in the Parsi community, sources close to the agrochemicals major said the company is hoping for a solution from the Bombay High Court, where the dispute currently rests. Though founder Keki Gharda refused to comment, “The matter… Continue reading Denying industry speculation that Gharda Chemicals and Godrej…
Youth, entrepreneurship are focus of ancient faith
The world’s oldest monotheistic religion has taken steps to empower its youth and preserve the faith for the future. Zoroastrians, as they wound up their 14th North American Congress in Toronto this week, emphasized mentorship and the need for unity among the scattered faithful. “We are moving the identity issue forward,” said prominent Toronto Zoroastrian… Continue reading Youth, entrepreneurship are focus of ancient faith
