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Tatas in Asia

The Tata Group has made rapid strides across the continent, with a number of new forays and impressive acquisitions. This section details the Tata Group's Asian endeavours, its progress over the years and its plans for an even brighter future.




A voyage to China
The Tatas are once again focusing on China as a priority country in their drive to internationalise. With significant growth opportunities, the potential to leverage China as a low-cost manufacturing or sourcing hub is enormous, says Alan Rosling, executive director, Tata Sons and member, Group Corporate Centre (GCC)
 

Till Middle Kingdom come
Impeccable parentage and the backing of the Chinese government have given TCS China a head start. Operations head Johnson Lam explains how the company hopes to capitalise on its advantages

 
Singapore soiree: Small can be successful
A tiny territory but an economic powerhouse, the city-state of Singapore has been on the Tata global map since the early '70s says Syamal Gupta, chairman of Tata International.
 
Footprints across Asia
Tata Steel and NatSteel is a marriage made in business heaven, and this is only the beginning of what promises to be a beautiful relationship.
 
'We have 49 nationalities in our TCS family'
…which is why it's no accident that TCS is a global company, says Girija Pande, who heads the Asia Pacific arm of India's standout IT enterprise.
 
China: Easing off the pedal
The Chinese economy is expected to sustain its impressive growth of the past 20 years for a while yet, with manufacturing and IT leading the way, according to the country report by the Department of Economics and Statistics, Tata Services.
 
Designs on Thailand
With Tata Technologies setting up its design delivery centre in Bangkok, Thailand, the Detroit of Asia is ready for its rightful place on the global auto-engineering map.
 
A perfect fit
Despite initial hiccups, the acquisition by Tata Motors of Daewoo Commercial Vehicles in South Korea has proved to be a just partnership, beneficial for both the parties to the deal.
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Neighbour's pride
Manzer Hussain, resident director, Tata Group, Bangladesh, expands on what the Group has planned for the country in terms of businesses and investments.
 
Bangladesh: Little development, great potential
India's eastern neighbour may be under-developed, but has gas reserves, an educated, low-cost workforce and tremendous opportunities in power, leather, IT, electronics and telecom, says a report prepared by the department of economics and statistics, Tata Services.
 
East of Aden
Tata Motors commercial vehicles are on a roll in the oil-rich countries of West Asia, where a carefully charted strategy over the last five years has resulted in a rapidly increasing market share.
 
Timed to perfection
We all know Titan as India's largest watchmaker, but did you know that it is the second-largest brand in West Asia?
 
Skyscrapers in the sand
Specialising in mega electro-mechanical project contracts, the International Operations Business Group of Voltas has become a preferred engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor in the Gulf region.
 
Destination Dubai
Located in the very heart of Dubai, the Taj Palace Hotel, with its spacious rooms, impeccable amenities and outstanding service, makes for a memorable stay.
 
Iran: Unlocking potential
The report submitted by the department of economics and statistics, Tata Services, on Iran indicates that though the country is under tremendous political pressure, its potential for growth, given its oil and mineral wealth, makes it an attractive investment destination.
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