116th Birth Anniversary

JRD Tata: 116th Birth Anniversary

July 29, 2020, is the 116th birth anniversary of Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, better known as JRD Tata — the father of Indian aviation, the longest-serving chairman of Tata group, founder of many Tata companies and a hero of Indian business.

Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (1904–1993)

2020 marks the 116th birth anniversary of the legend that is JRD. In the pages and links below, we pay tribute to him and showcase his many accomplishments in the service of the nation.

Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata

JRD guided the destiny of the Tata group for more than half a century

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The Jeh Font

JRD Tata was a prolific writer of letters, often in his own hand. Download a font based on his handwriting.

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The Unknown JRD

The Unknown JRD

In an interview with MV Kamath in 1986, JRD Tata reflects on the people and experiences that have impacted his life through the years

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#JourneyOfJeh

JRD 'Jeh' Tata was a leader, visionary and left an imprint on all our lives. Watch his journey.

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Letter To A Schoolteacher

Heritage

Letter To A Schoolteacher

JRD Tata wrote many letters, but none perhaps so profound as this one to a Kolkata schoolteacher in 1965.

JRD Tata: In Conversation

JRD Tata: In Conversation

The only known television interview of the legendary former chairman JRD Tata

Tribute

Appro JRD

A tribute to JRD by Sudha Murty, noted author and an ex-Tata employee

JRD Tata: Institutes

Community

JRD Tata: Institutes

Established by JRD Tata, these esteemed institutions were responsible for many firsts.

JRD the Founder

Chemicals With A Capital Sea

Business

JRD was told by an expert that he was in the wrong place doing the wrong job. But he did not give up. - How Tata Chemicals was founded.

Tata Motors

Business

The Birth Of A Giant- Tata Motors

JRD Tata: Expanding An Empire

Growth

JRD Tata: Expanding An Empire - Tata Companies