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  1. 1919
  2. 1920
  3. 1929
  4. 1932
  5. 1936
  6. 1938
  7. 1939
  8. 1941
  9. 1945
  10. 1946
  11. 1952
  12. 1954
  13. 1962
  14. 1968
Sir Ratanji Tata Trust was set up in accordance with Sir Ratan's will

1919

| The Growth Years

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

Arrow Sir Ratan Tata Trust & Allied Trusts
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Sir Dorabji Tata was President of the Indian Olympics Council

1920

| The Growth Years

India sends her first Olympic team to the games in Antwerp, largely due to Sir Dorab's efforts. In 1924, he finances the Indian team headed to the Paris games.

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JRD Tata received the first pilot's licence issued in India

1929

| The Growth Years

24-year-old JRD Tata receives the first pilot licence in India, the culmination of a childhood fascination with flying and with legendary aviator Louis Bleriot.

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1932

| The Growth Years

India's aviation aspirations soar as JRD pilots a flight from Karachi to Mumbai. Tata Airlines (later, Air India) is born.

Arrow Wings For A Nation
Sir Dorab willed all of his wealth to a Trust that would work for the benefit of the community

1932

| The Growth Years

Donating all of his wealth (Rs. 10 million at the time), Sir Dorab sets up the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and the Lady Tata Memorial Trust (in memory of his wife).

Arrow Sir Dorabji Tata Trust & Allied Trusts
Nowroji Saklatvala was Chairman after Sir Dorab

1932

| The Growth Years

Sir Dorab passes away the same year. His trusted lieutenant and passionate labour advocate Nowroji Saklatvala assumes Chairmanship of the Tata group.

Arrow A People's Person: Sir Nowroji Saklatvala
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences was formerly called Sir Dorabji Tata School of Social Work

1936

| The Growth Years

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences is established, pioneering social work education in India. It remains an institution of excellence to this day.

Arrow Tata Institute of Social Sciences
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JRD Tata led the group as chairman for over half a century

1938

| The Growth Years

Sir Nowroji passes away, propelling JRD Tata to the position of Chairman. At 34, he is the youngest in the group's history.

Arrow Lessons In Leadership: JRD Tata
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Tata Chemicals grew in the remote town of Mithapur

1939

| The Growth Years

Tata Chemicals is incorporated in isolated, coastal Mithapur. A thriving community grows around the plant as the company grows into a market leader.

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1941

| The Growth Years

The Tata Memorial Hospital is commissioned by the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust. It pioneers cancer treatment in the country, and offers access to cancer care for all.

Arrow Tata Memorial Centre
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Tata Motors (then TELCO) starts by manufacturing locomotives

1945

| The Growth Years

The group's rapid business expansion continues with the establishment of Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company. By 2003, it is rechristened Tata Motors.

1945

| The Growth Years

India's scientific infrastructure takes a decisive step forward, when JRD Tata and Homi Bhabha establish the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.

Arrow Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
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Naval Tata oversaw three consecutive hockey gold medal wins

1946

| The Growth Years

Naval Tata is named President of the Indian Hockey Association. Under his watch, India achieves Olympic glory, with golds in 1948, 1952 & 1956.

Arrow Keeper Of The Flame: Naval Tata
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1952

| The Growth Years

Women across the country celebrate as the group launches India's first cosmetics brand, Lakme. It is sold to Hindustan Unilever, along with TOMCO, in 1984.

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Voltas, today, is a leading airconditioning brand

1954

| The Growth Years

Voltas is incorporated and is associated with multiple prestigious projects, making it a leading engineering solutions provider and airconditioning brand.

TELCO rolls out its first truck in collaboration with Daimler Benz

1954

| The Growth Years

TELCO enters the commercial vehicle space in collaboration with Daimler Benz AG, West Germany. The first Tata Mercedes-Benz truck rolls out in six months.

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1962

| The Growth Years

The group’s interest in the beverages space is brewing. Tata Finlay (later, Tata Tea; now, Tata Global Beverages) is born.

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1962

| The Growth Years

Tata Exports (now, Tata International) is set up. The company operates in 39 countries, focusing on trading & distribution, and manufacturing leather products.

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India's software industry is born when TCS is established

1968

| The Growth Years

India's first software services company, Tata Consultancy Services ushers in a new era. Today, it is a truly global enterprise with a presence in 46 countries.

Arrow Next: The Expansion Years (1969-2017)
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