He grew the Tata group into a world-beater. Now, with the Tata trusts, he wants nothing less than to change the world By Prince Mathews Thomas | Forbes India One does not attain freedom from the bondage of Karma by merely abstaining from work. No one attains perfection merely by giving up work Because no… Continue reading Ratan Tata’s Audacious Philanthropic Retirement Plans
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Shapoor Mistry seen within the Shapoorji Pallonji Group as a 'big picture strategist'
Reclusive Indian-born Irish tycoon Pallonji Mistry, 82, officially bequeathed the chairman’s role of the $2.5-billion Shapoorji Pallonji Group (SPG) to eldest son, Shapoor Mistry, 47, in early June. The change of guard was in keeping with the way the low-profile diversified conglomerate and its promoters go about their task – without ceremony and any announcement… Continue reading Shapoor Mistry seen within the Shapoorji Pallonji Group as a 'big picture strategist'
Ratan Tata India’s most powerful CEO, Cyrus Mistry debuts at No. 15
Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata heads the ET-Corporate Dossier ranking of India Inc’s Most Powerful CEOs for the fourth year running. Set to retire by the end of the year, Tata will leave a vacancy at the top, just as former Infosys chairman NR Narayana Murthy dropped off the list of Most Powerful CEOs only… Continue reading Ratan Tata India’s most powerful CEO, Cyrus Mistry debuts at No. 15
Billionaire Godrej Sees Property Beating Retail
Indian billionaire Adi Godrej said real estate will deliver his company’s fastest growth over the next five years as foreign rivals such as Unilever Plc (ULVR) and Procter & Gamble Co. (PG) constrain his flagship consumer-goods unit. By Ruth David and Malavika Sharma | Bloomberg “The strongest growth potential we see is in our… Continue reading Billionaire Godrej Sees Property Beating Retail
Shapoor Mistry brings in talent, expands role of old hands
Shapoor Mistry of the Pallonji Mistry group is bringing in talent, expanding the role of the old guard and identifying new business ventures at the $2-billion group. The initiative is aimed at transforming the way the construction-to-home appliances conglomerate functions. By Sobia Khan | The Economic Times The reclusive Irish-Parsi business tycoon, Pallonji Mistry, passed… Continue reading Shapoor Mistry brings in talent, expands role of old hands
Anu Aga: A Profile
69-year-old Anu Aga, who was nominated to the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, is known as much for her social work and activism as her business accomplishments. Published by NDTV In 2004, she retired as the chairperson of Thermax Ltd, handing over the reins to her daughter Meher Pudumjee. Thermax is a Rs. 4,935 crore engineering… Continue reading Anu Aga: A Profile
Anu Aga Nominated to the Rajya Sabha as a Member of Parliament
Anu Aga the former Chairwoman of Thermax India has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha as a member of the Indian Parliament. Her nomination by the President of India was announced recently. Below is some info about the life and work of Anu Aga From Thermax website Anu Aga began her career in Thermax in… Continue reading Anu Aga Nominated to the Rajya Sabha as a Member of Parliament
Ratan Tata: The Nano Heads Overseas
India’s cheapest car, the Nano, is heading overseas, says Tata group head Ratan Tata. After introducing its now famous so-called $2500 car, the Nano, to the streets of its home country, India’s Tata group is preparing to take the stylish little four-seat bubble of steel and glass to the world market. By Hamish McDonald |… Continue reading Ratan Tata: The Nano Heads Overseas
Pallonji set to quit after six decades
Reclusive billionaire Pallonji Mistry has relinquished board seats in some of his companies as a precursor to possible change of guard in the 147-year-old Shapoorji Pallonji Group, regarded as one of the most valued private enterprises in India. By Reeba Zachariah | Times of India Pallonji, who has been at the helm of the group… Continue reading Pallonji set to quit after six decades