Drea Knufken
Tata runs his namesake conglomerate, India’s biggest. Tata Group runs companies in the steel, auto manufacturing, consulting, mobile and cable telecom, power, chemicals, finance, and many more. The company permeates all five continents with its wide swath of products and services. Tata brands common in the West include Virgin Mobile, Tetley Tea, the ultraposh Taj hotel chain, Jaguar, and Land Rover. Ratan Tata is what Forbes calls “India’s best brand ambassador”.
Family members who run different units are constantly exploring new business opportunities. Up next: Tata footwear stores.
