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Jul 29, 1904 Paris, Île de France, France Died on 29 Nov 1993 (aged 89)
Indian businessman
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About J. R. D. Tata
- Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (29 July 1904 – 29 November 1993) was an Indian aviator, entrepreneur, chairman of Tata Group and the shareholder of Tata Sons. Born into the Tata family of India, he was the son of noted businessman Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata and his wife Suzanne Brière.
- His mother was the first woman in India to drive a car and, in 1929, he became the first licensed pilot in India.
- He is also best known for being the founder of several industries under the Tata Group, including Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Motors, Titan Industries, Tata Salt, Voltas and Air India.
- In 1983, he was awarded the French Legion of Honour and in 1955 and 1992, he received two of India's highest civilian awards the Padma Vibhushan and the Bharat Ratna.
- These honors were bestowed on him for his contributions to Indian industry.
