Ratan Tata (1937?2024) was one of the most influential and inspirational personalities of our times?an iconic business leader who was instrumental in transforming independent India?s industrial landscape. Established in 1868, the Tata Group spans a gamut of industries, from salt to steel to software, and is synonymous with quality and trust. It operates in more than 100 countries, impacting the lives of billions of people around the world. The abiding goodwill and respect that the Tata brand carries today can be traced back largely to the vision and integrity of one individual who spearheaded the conglomerate for over two decades?Ratan Tata.