Tata Group

Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the founder of Tata Group, is born in Navsari, Gujarat to a family of Parsee Zoroastrian priests.

The Tata Group was established in 1868, and it has grown to become India's largest conglomerate with operations in over 100 countries.

Jamsetji established a textile mill in Nagpur, which proved to be very successful, choosing this city over Bombay, the Indian textile hub.

Jamsetji establishes Empress Mills, the oldest and the largest composite textile mill in India.

Empress Mills pioneers employee welfare initiatives, long before they are enacted by law. 150 years later, the Tata group remains a 'people-first' enterprise.

In 1898, Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata donated land for a research institute that was later founded by his sons as the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore (Bengaluru). This contribution played a significant role in the advancement of technical education and scientific research in India.

The group incorporated the Indian Hotels Company in 1902 to commission the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, the first luxury hotel in India.

The Taj Mahal Hotel opens for business on December 16. It is one of Jamsetji's many dreams for India, and the only one that would come to fruition in his lifetime.

Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the founder of Tata, dies in 1904.

Tata Steel is one of the largest steel companies in the world, with operations in multiple countries and a significant presence in India.

Tata Steel, founded on August 25, 1907, is one of the top global steel companies, contributing significantly to the steel industry and economic development.

The launch of an institute by the Tata Group.

ITC Limited is an Indian multinational conglomerate company that operates in various sectors including FMCG, hotels, paperboards, and agri-business.

In 1912, the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel was inaugurated in Mumbai, marking Tata's venture into the hospitality sector and showcasing the excellence of Indian architectural design. This establishment laid the groundwork for Tata's future success in the hospitality industry.

Sir Ratan Tata passes away in 1919, and the first of the Tata Trusts, the Sir Ratanji Tata Trust & Allied Trusts, is set up in accordance with his will with a corpus of Rs. 8 million.

JRD pilots the first flight of the subcontinent from Karachi to Mumbai, marking the birth of Tata Airlines, later known as Air India.

After the passing of Sir Dorab, Nowroji Saklatvala, a trusted lieutenant and passionate labour advocate, takes over as the Chairman of the Tata group.

Sir Nowroji Saklatwala passes away in France, leading to J. R. D. Tata assuming the leading position in the Tata Group at the age of 34, making him the youngest Chairman in the group's history.

Tata Chemicals is a market leader in the fertilizers and chemicals sectors. It produces many compounds, including salt, sodium bicarbonate, and soda ash. Tata Chemicals also manufactures fertilizers to aid in the development of agriculture. The business, which strongly emphasizes sustainable practices, has forayed into industries including water management and nutraceuticals.

In 1945, JRD Tata and Homi Bhabha play a crucial role in advancing India's scientific infrastructure by establishing the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.

Tata Motors, a part of the renowned Tata Group, was established on November 4, 1954, and has since become one of the leading automobile manufacturers in India.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is a global IT services, consulting, and business solutions company, known for its innovative technology solutions.

The Namsetji Tata Trust is established to mark the centenary year of the Tata enterprise, bestowing grants in areas where innovative efforts are being made.

In 1976, Tata Finlay took over the production and marketing operations of James Finlay, marking a significant expansion of Tata's business activities.

In 1984, James Finlay sold their shareholding in Tata Finlay to Tata Group, leading to the complete ownership of the company by the group. As a result, the company was renamed Tata Tea.

The year 1996 witnessed the introduction of Tata Indica by Tata Motors, marking a milestone as the first indigenous passenger vehicle in India and showcasing Tata's engineering capabilities in the automotive sector.

In 1998, TELCO (now Tata Motors) launched Tata Indica, India's first indigenously designed and manufactured car, and Tata Safari, India's first SUV, marking a significant milestone in the Indian automotive industry.

In 2001, Tata Group strengthened its presence in the insurance sector by establishing joint ventures, including Tata AIG. This move marked the group's expansion and diversification in the financial services industry.

In 2002, the Tata group acquires a controlling stake in VSNL, leading to the establishment of Tata Communications. This acquisition solidifies Tata Communications as a global leader in network solutions, mobility, and IoT.

On 2 January 2006, Tribal Orissa villagers protested against the construction of a new steel plant for Tata Steel on land historically owned by them. Police retribution was brutal: 37 protesters were injured and 13 killed, including 3 women and a 13-year-old boy. One policeman was hacked to death by a mob after police had opened fire on protestors with tear gas and rubber bullets. Family members of the deceased villagers later claimed that the bodies had been mutilated during post-mortem examination.

Tata Steel acquired Anglo-Dutch steel maker Corus Group Plc in 2007, renaming it Tata Steel Europe. This acquisition made Tata Steel the world's seventh largest steel producer.

Tata Motors acquired the iconic British car maker JaguarLand Rover in 2008, providing a strategic hedge against challenges faced by the company's domestic passenger car business.

On January 10, 2008, Tata Motors officially launched the Nano, a revolutionary small car designed to provide affordable transportation for millions of consumers.

Tata Medical Center, a comprehensive cancer care and treatment facility designed especially to serve the poor in the region, is inaugurated by Ratan Tata.

Tata Global Beverages and Starbucks announce a 50:50 joint venture called Tata Starbucks Limited, marking the launch of Starbucks outlets in India under the brand 'Starbucks Coffee - A Tata Alliance'. The first stores open in Delhi and Mumbai.

Tata Starbucks Limited, a joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Global Beverages Limited, opens the first Starbucks store in India.

In May 2019, Tata Global Beverages and Tata Chemicals revealed their plan to merge their consumer brands and establish a new entity named Tata Consumer Products Ltd, signifying a strategic move for the Tata Group.

The joint venture between Thyssenkrupp and Tata Steel in Europe was blocked by EU regulators.

Tata Motors acquired a 79% stake in the Spanish bus and coach maker Hispano in 2019.

In 2020, Tata Group generated a revenue of ₹7.7 trillion (USD 103 billion), showcasing its significant financial prowess.

Tata Sons won a bid to acquire Air India, marking the return of the airline to the group after 68 years. The management and control of Air India was transferred to Tata Group on January 27, 2022.