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The Ratan Tata Legacy

Updated : Jan 29, 2013

Nano: The blemish on Ratan Tata's otherwise brilliant run

When Ratan Tata unveiled the Nano in 2009, the car reinforced his image as a visionary business leader. Four years later, the story is very different.

Updated : Jan 28, 2013

A collage of BT's reportage on Tata over the years

Business Today was launched in January 1992, soon after Ratan Tata became the helmsman of the Tata Group. Indeed, the first issue featured Ratan Tata on the cover. A collage of BT's reportage on Tata over the years.

Updated : Jan 28, 2013

Pics: Ratan Tata successor: Who were the contenders

Cyrus Mistry, 43, was on Wednesday appointed as Ratan Tata's successor. This is the second time in the company's 143-year history that a non-Tata will head the group.

Updated : Jan 28, 2013

The Ratan Tata succession race

Cyrus Mistry, 43, was on Wednesday appointed as Ratan Tata's successor. This is the second time in the company's 143-year history that a non-Tata will head the group. Mistry, son of the largest shareholder in the group - Pallonji Mistry, has been on the board since 2006.

Tata Group's new chairman Cyrus Mistry
Updated : Jan 28, 2013

Cyrus Mistry says he is honoured to be named Ratan Tata's succesor

The new head of Bombay House says "I look forward to Mr Tata's guidance in the year ahead in meeting the expectations of the group...I take this responsibility very seriously and in keeping with the values and ethics of the Tata group. I will disassociate myself from my family businesses."

Cyrus Mistry
Updated : Jan 28, 2013

Cyrus Mistry: How Ratan Tata's successor won the race to Bombay House

Why and how dark horse Cyrus Mistry got to run the victory lap around Bombay House.

Tata Sons Chairman-designate Cyrus Mistry (left) with Chairman Ratan Tata
Updated : Jan 28, 2013

Ratan Tata tweaks retirement policy, leaves clean slate for Cyrus Mistry

Given that Tata Sons recently altered its retirement policy, requiring even the chairman to quit at 70, Chairman-designate Cyrus Mistry gets only 26 years and a few months to find greatness.

Ratan Tata
Updated : Jan 28, 2013

Global brands to challenege Tata Motors's dominance in commercial vehicles segment: Ratan Tata

Ratan Tata, chairman, Tata Group says the dominance of Tata Motors in commercial vehicles market will be challenged by the entry of global brands like Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and Navistar.

Updated : Jan 28, 2013

Ratan Tata has left a daunting legacy for his successor Cyrus Mistry

Ratan Tata has left a daunting legacy for his successor Cyrus Mistry. Under his leadership, the Tata Group not only consolidated its business in domestic markets but also metamorphosed into a global entity.