Ratan Tata held the position of Chairperson of the Tata Group conglomerate twice: first from 1991 to 2012 and then from 2016 to 2017.
Mumbai: Ratan Tata addressed concerns about his health on Monday afternoon, following his admission to the Intensive Care Unit at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital early that morning due to a significant drop in blood pressure. “There is no reason for alarm…” he stated on Instagram.
“I am conscious of the recent rumors about my health and would like to reassure everyone that these assertions are baseless. I am undergoing medical examinations due to my age and associated health conditions, but I am feeling optimistic,” Mr. Tata stated in his social media post.
“I urge the public and media to avoid spreading misinformation,” the 86-year-old added.
An industrialist, humanitarian, philanthropist, and national figure, Mr. Tata is the great-grandson of Jamsetji Tata, who established a modest enterprise that has evolved into one of the largest corporations globally. This conglomerate has diverse interests spanning automotive, aerospace, defense, information technology, steel, real estate, financial services, investments, aviation, e-commerce, and tourism sectors.
What years did Mr. Tata serve as the Chairperson of the Tata Group?
Mr. Tata served as the Chairperson of the Tata Group on two separate occasions: from 1991 to 2012 and again from 2016 to 2017. While he has since distanced himself from the daily operations of the company, he still leads its philanthropic trusts. In 2008, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, which is India’s second-highest civilian honor, and he received the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest, in 2000.
Since his second retirement, Mr. Tata has gained significant popularity on social media, sharing heartfelt messages about animal rights, especially regarding dogs, and making appeals to the Indian public.
In fact, boasting more than 13 million followers on X and nearly 10 million on Instagram, he is recognized as the ‘most followed entrepreneur’ in India, as per the 360 ONE Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2023.
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