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1868 "The Tata Group was founded as a private trading firm in 1868 by entrepreneur and philanthropist Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata."[1] "29-year-old Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata starts a trading company with a capital of ₹21,000 — the early beginnings of what would one day become the Tata group."[2]
1874 "In a bold move, Jamsetji establishes a textile mill in Nagpur instead of Bombay — India's textile hub. The Empress Mills experiment would prove to be a stroke of genius."[2]
1886 "Empress Mills pioneers employee welfare initiatives, long before they are enacted by law. 150 years later, the Tata group remains a 'people-first' enterprise."[2]
1892 "Jamsetji establishes the JN Tata Endowment Fund to help Indian students pursue higher studies abroad."[2]
1902 " In 1902 the group incorporated the Indian Hotels Company to commission the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, the first luxury hotel in India, which opened the following year. "[1]
1903 " In 1902 the group incorporated the Indian Hotels Company to commission the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, the first luxury hotel in India, which opened the following year. "[1] "The Taj Mahal Hotel opens for business on December 16. It is one of Jamsetji's many dreams for India, and the only one that would come to fruition in his lifetime."[2]
1904 "After Jamsetji’s death in 1904, his son Sir Dorab Tata took over as chair of the Tata Group.[1] "It falls to his older son, Sir Dorabji Tata, to bring his father's grand vision for India to life. He becomes Chairman when Jamsetji passes away in Germany in 1904."[2]
1907 "Under Dorab’s leadership the group quickly diversified, venturing into a vast array of new industries, including steel (1907), electricity (1910), education (1911), consumer goods (1917), and aviation (1932)."[1] "Sir Dorab first establishes Tata Iron and Steel Company (now Tata Steel) in remote Sakchi, and builds a hospital for the village, years before the first ingot is rolled out."[2]
1909 "The Indian Institute of Science is established through the vision of JN Tata, 5 years after his death. The first batch of students is admitted in 1911."[2]
1910 "Under Dorab’s leadership the group quickly diversified, venturing into a vast array of new industries, including steel (1907), electricity (1910), education (1911), consumer goods (1917), and aviation (1932)."[1]
1910 "Jamsetji's dream of bringing clean energy to Mumbai by establishing Western India's first hydro plant, is brought to life by Sir Dorab. Tata Power is born."[2]
1911 "Under Dorab’s leadership the group quickly diversified, venturing into a vast array of new industries, including steel (1907), electricity (1910), education (1911), consumer goods (1917), and aviation (1932)."[1]
1912 "Moved by widespread poverty in India, Sir Ratan Tata, Jamsetji's younger son and a philanthropist, funds research into its causes at the University of London."[2]
1917 "Under Dorab’s leadership the group quickly diversified, venturing into a vast array of new industries, including steel (1907), electricity (1910), education (1911), consumer goods (1917), and aviation (1932)."[1]
1917 "The group makes its consumer space debut with Tata Oil Mills Co (TOMCO), known for popular soap brands, Hamam and Moti. It is sold to Hindustan Lever in 1984."[2]
1919 "Sir Ratan Tata passes away this year, and the first of the Tata Trusts, the Sir Ratanji Tata Trust & Allied Trusts, is set up in accordance with his will. It has a corpus of Rs. 8 million."[2]
1920 "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."[2]
1929 "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."[2]
1932 "Under Dorab’s leadership the group quickly diversified, venturing into a vast array of new industries, including steel (1907), electricity (1910), education (1911), consumer goods (1917), and aviation (1932)."[1]
1932 "India's aviation aspirations soar as JRD pilots the first flight of the subcontinent from Karachi to Mumbai. Tata Airlines (later, Air India) is born."[2]
1932 "Following Dorab’s death in 1932, Sir Nowroji Saklatwala became the group’s chair."[1]
1936 "The Tata Institute of Social Sciences is established, pioneering social work education in India. It remains an institution of excellence to this day."[2]
1938 "Sir Nowroji passes away in France, propelling JRD Tata to the most powerful position in the group. At 34, he is the youngest Chairman in the group's history."[2]
1939 " Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (J.R.D.) took over the position. His continued expansion of the company into new sectors—such as chemicals (1939), technology (1945), cosmetics (1952), marketing, engineering, and manufacturing (1954), tea (1962), and software services (1968)"[1] "Tata Chemicals is incorporated in isolated, coastal Mithapur. A thriving community grows around the plant as the company grows into a market leader."[2]
1941 "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."[2]
1945 " Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (J.R.D.) took over the position. His continued expansion of the company into new sectors—such as chemicals (1939), technology (1945), cosmetics (1952), marketing, engineering, and manufacturing (1954), tea (1962), and software services (1968)"[1]
1945 ". In 1945 Tata Group established the Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company (TELCO) to manufacture engineering and locomotive products; it was renamed Tata Motors in 2003."[1] "The group's rapid business expansion continues with the establishment of Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company. By 2003, it is rechristened Tata Motors."[2]
1946 "Naval Tata is named President of the Indian Hockey Association. Under his watch, India achieves Olympic glory, with golds in 1948, 1952 & 1956."[2]
1952 " Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (J.R.D.) took over the position. His continued expansion of the company into new sectors—such as chemicals (1939), technology (1945), cosmetics (1952), marketing, engineering, and manufacturing (1954), tea (1962), and software services (1968)"[1]
1952 "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."[2]
1954 " Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (J.R.D.) took over the position. His continued expansion of the company into new sectors—such as chemicals (1939), technology (1945), cosmetics (1952), marketing, engineering, and manufacturing (1954), tea (1962), and software services (1968)"[1]
1954 "Voltas is incorporated and is associated with multiple prestigious projects, making it a leading engineering solutions provider and airconditioning brand."[2]
1962 " Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (J.R.D.) took over the position. His continued expansion of the company into new sectors—such as chemicals (1939), technology (1945), cosmetics (1952), marketing, engineering, and manufacturing (1954), tea (1962), and software services (1968)"[1]
1962 "The group's interest in the beverages space is brewing. The country wakes up to a cup of Tata Finlay (later, the iconic Tata Tea; now, Tata Global Beverages)."[2]
1968 " Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (J.R.D.) took over the position. His continued expansion of the company into new sectors—such as chemicals (1939), technology (1945), cosmetics (1952), marketing, engineering, and manufacturing (1954), tea (1962), and software services (1968)"[1]
1968 "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."[2]
1969 "JRD Tata and Dr. Jamshed Bhabha envision a world-class performing arts centre to preserve India's heritage. Enter, the National Centre for the Performing Arts."[2]
1982 "The Taj Group accelerates its international expansion with the acquisition of St. James Court in London, UK, two years after the company's first international hotel in Yemen."[2]
1983 "Tata Chemicals changes the way India consumes salt. Tata Salt is the country's first iodised branded salt — the 'desh ka namak' to build a strong, healthy nation."[2]
1984 "The group clocks another win as Titan Industries, a JV with the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), makes a splash in a watch-starved market."[2]
1991 " In 1991 J.R.D.’s nephew, Indian business mogul Ratan Tata, succeeded him as chairman of the Tata Group. Upon assuming leadership of the conglomerate, Ratan aggressively sought to expand it, and increasingly he focused on globalizing its businesses. "[1]
1991 "After its success with commercial vehicles, TELCO (now Tata Motors) cruises into the passenger vehicle space with Tata Sierra, followed by Tata Estate in 1992."[2]
1992 "With an eye on an evolving market, Titan launches Raga to tap into the women's watch segment. Fastrack (launched 1998) becomes an iconic youth brand."[2]
1994 "Titan revolutionises the Indian jewellery market with the launch of Tanishq. The retail brand brings transparency and reliability to an unorganised sector."[2]
1998 "Tata Indica, India's first indigenously designed and manufactured car, and Tata Safari, India's first SUV, are launched by TELCO (now, Tata Motors)."[2]
2000 "Tata Tea (now Tata Global Beverages) acquires the iconic, then 160-year-old, British Tetley group. Today, it is the second largest tea brand, globally."[2]
2001 "In 2000 the group acquired London-based Tetley Tea, and in 2004 it purchased the truck-manufacturing operations of South Korea’s Daewoo Motors. "[1]
2001 "In 2001 Tata Group partnered with American International Group, Inc. (AIG) to create the insurance company Tata-AIG."[1]
2001 "The group strengthens its presence in the insurance sector with two joint ventures — Tata AIG this year, and Tata AIA in 2000."[2]
2002 "The Tata group acquires a controlling stake in VSNL, establishing Tata Communications. The company is a global leader in network solutions, mobility and IoT."[2]
2003 ". In 1945 Tata Group established the Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company (TELCO) to manufacture engineering and locomotive products; it was renamed Tata Motors in 2003."[1]
2003 "TCS is the first Indian software company to cross one billion dollars in revenues. It goes public in 2004 in the largest IPO in India, raising nearly $1.2bn."[2]
2004 "In 2000 the group acquired London-based Tetley Tea, and in 2004 it purchased the truck-manufacturing operations of South Korea’s Daewoo Motors. "[1]
2004 "Tata Motors acquires the heavy vehicles unit of Daewoo Motors, and in the same year, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange."[2]
2006 "The group responds to the transforming satellite entertainment space by launching DTH (Direct-to-Home) provider, Tata Sky."[2]
2007 "In 2007 Tata Steel completed the biggest corporate takeover by an Indian company when it acquired the giant Anglo-Dutch steel manufacturer Corus Group. The following year the company made headlines worldwide when it ventured into the automotive industry."[1] "Tata Steel acquires Corus (now, Tata Steel Europe). It is Europe's second largest steel producer serving construction, automotive, packaging & engineering industries."[2]
2008 "In 2007 Tata Steel completed the biggest corporate takeover by an Indian company when it acquired the giant Anglo-Dutch steel manufacturer Corus Group. The following year the company made headlines worldwide when it ventured into the automotive industry."[1]
2008 "On January 10, 2008, Tata Motors officially launched the Nano, a tiny, rear-engine, pod-shaped vehicle that eventually sold at a base price (excluding options, tax, and transportation fees) equivalent to $1,500 to $3,000. Although only slightly more than 3 metres (10 feet) long and about 1.5 metres (5 feet) wide, the highly touted “People’s Car” could seat up to five adults and, in Tata’s words, would provide a “safe, affordable, all-weather form of transport” for millions of middle- and lower-income consumers both in India and abroad. "[1] "Tata Motors unveils the 'people's car', Tata Nano, to make safe transport affordable to millions. It also acquires iconic British car maker, Jaguar Land Rover."[2]
2008 "Tata Motors purchased the elite British brands Jaguar and Land Rover from the Ford Motor Company in 2008."[1]
2009 " The first Nano hit the road in India in July 2009."[1]
2011 "Tata Medical Center, a comprehensive cancer care and treatment facility designed especially to serve the poor in the region, is inaugurated by Ratan Tata."[2]
2012 "Four years later Ratan Tata retired and was succeeded by Cyrus Mistry."[1]
2012 "TGBL's JV with international coffee giant, Starbucks, is welcomed by coffee lovers. The next 5 years see the fastest rollout of stores in Starbucks' history."[2]
2014 "Bombay House, is the first heritage building in India to receive a gold rating by Indian Green Building Council. Two years later, it receives a platinum rating."[2]
2015 "The group follows up that development with Vistara, Tata Sons' JV with Singapore Airlines. It celebrates flying 1 million customers that same year."[2]
2016 October " Mistry was abruptly dismissed as chairman in October 2016—reportedly over disagreements with members of the Tata family regarding business strategy—and Ratan returned to the position on an interim basis."[1]
2017 January " Ratan’s second stint as chairman ended in January 2017 when Natarajan Chandrasekaran was appointed to the position."[1]
2017 "N. Chandrasekaran, CEO and MD of TCS since 2009, is appointed Chairman of Tata Sons by the Board of Directors."[2]
2018 "Tata Steel and Thyssenkrupp sign a landmark JV to create a new, strong pan-European steel champion that is structurally robust and competitive."[2]

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