10/10/2024
Tata is a company that every Indian takes pride in. Here are some key things we should know about Tata:
For the average person, Tata is often associated with buses and cars. However, beyond that, no other company in history has contributed as much to India's progress. Tata has never grown its business through bribery or illegitimate political dealings, which is a core company policy. Because of this, Tata Group isn’t particularly favored by politicians or the media.
Here are some important facts about Tata:
Although Tata is involved in almost every business, from salt to camphor, you won't find them in industries like alcohol and to***co.
Over 24% of global internet traffic passes through Tata's cable networks.
About 66% of Tata Group's profits are allocated to charitable activities through the Tata Trusts.
Tata contributed ₹1,500 crores towards COVID-19 relief efforts.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the largest IT company in India, the largest in Asia, and one of the most valuable IT companies in the world.
After Indian Railways, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employs the most people in India, with over 500,000 employees.
Tata was the first in India to introduce benefits like daycare, maternity leave, and provident fund (PF) for employees, even before governments did.
Tata has a strict no-bribery policy, and they have rejected many contracts due to this principle.
Tata has established international-standard institutions like the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), as well as several hospitals, research centers, and sports facilities.
Tata Global Beverages is the second-largest tea company in the world.
The Tata Group comprises about 100 companies.
Tata Chemicals is the second-largest producer of soda ash in the world.
Tata Motors ranks among the top 10 commercial vehicle manufacturers in the world.
TCS is the second-largest IT service company in the world.
Tata is the largest integrated corporate company in India, with over 650,000 employees and operations in more than 100 countries.
Tata's motto is "Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Deeds."
Tata Power is the largest integrated power company in India.
The Tata family migrated from Iran to India in the 19th century.
JRD Tata was the first Indian industrialist to receive the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.
If Ratan Tata's assets were transferred to his name, he would have been the richest person in the world.
During World War I, Tata Group converted the Taj Hotel in Mumbai into a 600-bed hospital.
Tata was the first company in the world to implement an eight-hour workday (in 1912).
In 1932, Tata started Tata Aviation Services, which later became Tata Airlines. When it was handed over to the Indian government, it became the present-day Air India.
JRD Tata was the first Indian to pilot an airplane and the first to obtain a pilot's license.
Tata Motors owns luxury car brands Jaguar and Land Rover.
One of the buildings at the prestigious Harvard Business School in Boston, USA, is named Tata Hall.
Tata Steel has been recognized as the "World’s Most Ethical Company" by the Ethisphere Institute continuously since 2015 (in the Metals, Minerals, and Mining category).
Tata was the first company in the world to implement corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, a model later adopted by countries and corporations worldwide.
There is so much more to say about Tata. Every Indian should be proud of this truly Made in India company.
Tributes to Ratan Tata. 🌹🌹