Tata, the Indian company that owns Tetley Tea and Jaguar Land Rover, prides itself on its ethics – 66% of the business is owned by charities. Its unique character was shaped by the passions of its founder Jamsetji Tata and his successors. Article by Vibeke Venema | BBC Towards the end of the 19th Century,… Continue reading The men of steel with a softer side
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Godrej Legacy and Winning in India
The talk titled “ Godrej Legacy and Winning in India” was delivered by Nadir Godrej at Enterprise Dubai 2014 on December 20th, 2014. It started with our illustrious founder ‘We couldn’t have asked for someone sounder Thoughjust a lawyer by Profession, Invention was a strong obsession. His first case was in Zanzibar And though he… Continue reading Godrej Legacy and Winning in India
Wadia Group: Two centuries and beyond
Perhaps India’s oldest conglomerate, the Wadia Group traces its roots back to at least 200 years before the country’s independence. The group’s journey from 1736 till date Article by P.R. Sanjai & Madhura Karnik Live Mint A file photo of the Wadias (from left) Neville Wadia, Maureen Wadia, Jeh Wadia, Nusli Wadia and Ness… Continue reading Wadia Group: Two centuries and beyond
Godrej group: Unlocking entrepreneurship
The Godrej group’s journey, from making locks and safes to selling processed food and property under the third and fourth generations of owners Article by Madhura Karnik | Live Mint Pirojsha Godrej, brother of Godrej group founder Ardeshir Godrej. The duo launched the world’s first soap made without using animal fat, which was later named… Continue reading Godrej group: Unlocking entrepreneurship
Vaccine Billionaire Cyrus Poonawalla Joins Race For London’s Grosvenor House Hotel
Cash-rich pharma billionaire Cyrus Poonawalla who got wealthy making low-cost vaccines that his Serum Institute of India sells around the world, has put in a $937 million bid for London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. The 494-room property, located in the Mayfair area and managed by J.W.Marriott, is owned by the Sahara India Group whose controversial boss… Continue reading Vaccine Billionaire Cyrus Poonawalla Joins Race For London’s Grosvenor House Hotel
Mr. Marwari – Have you met Mr. Tata ?
In the past 12 years of pavement pounding and boardroom hustling, I have had the honour of doing business with the biggest companies in India. Nothing compares to the experience of dealing with Tata companies. For me personally, coming from a traditional Marwari (trader) family, this is special – it helps me juxtapose my Marwari… Continue reading Mr. Marwari – Have you met Mr. Tata ?
The Greening of the House of Tatas
How a dedicated team converted a 90-year-old heritage structure into a benchmark for environment-friendly buildings. Article by Manisha Singhal | Business Today As early as in the late 1880s, Jamsetji Tata, legendary founder of the Tata Group, had thought of getting hydroelectric power to the city, then called Bombay because he wanted the residents to… Continue reading The Greening of the House of Tatas
The Godrej Game-Plan
Ace industrialist Adi Godrej, Chairman of the 117-yearold Godrej Group and one of India’s leading business icons, has led the company’s shift from being a family enterprise to a modern conglomerate with his highly innovative ideas and inspiring leadership. His efforts have led to the progress and growth of the Godrej Group to a… Continue reading The Godrej Game-Plan
Aircel likely to elevate COO Kaizad Heerjee to CEO’s position
Aircel, a debt-ridden mobile phone operator, is likely to shortly elevate chief operating officer Kaizad Heerjee to the chief executive officer’s position, two people aware of the development told ET. The company’s former CEO, Sandip Das, left the company about eight months ago to join Reliance Jio Infocomm, the mobile broadband venture of billionaire Mukesh… Continue reading Aircel likely to elevate COO Kaizad Heerjee to CEO’s position
