Netizens poured wishes on Ratan Tata on his 86th birthday

Ratan Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Group, celebrated his 86th birthday on December 28. The iconic Indian business tycoon, born in Mumbai in 1937, is celebrated globally as an inspiration to millions. Social media was filled with warm birthday wishes for the industrialist, renowned for visionary leadership and philanthropy.

With #RatanTata trending on X (Formerly Twitter), Ratan Tata received well-wishes for his birthday from the netizens across social media.

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on twitter said, Happy birthday Ratan Tata ji. "

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, conveyed warm birthday wishes to the esteemed Shri Ratan Tata on X (formerly Twitter). May this day honour his extraordinary journey with joyous moments. Admirable gratitude for his invaluable contributions, along with wishes for a long and healthy life!

NETIZENS TWEETS ON X- Wishing Ratan Tata Happy Birthday

About Ratan Tata

Ratan Tata, the industrialist, was born on December 28, 1937, to Naval Tata, who was later adopted into the Tata family, and Sooni Tata, the niece of Tata group founder Jamsetji Tata.
Ratan Tata embarked on his journey at Cornell University, studying architecture and engineering at the age of 17. Joining the Tata group in 1962, he started as an assistant in Tata Industries, undergoing training at the Jamshedpur plant of Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company, now called Tata Motors.
During his career, Ratan Tata held diverse roles within the conglomerate, with notable stints at Tisco, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and a term as Chairman of Air India from 1986 to 1989.
Assuming the role of chairman in March 1991, Ratan Tata implemented a series of reforms to modernise the group's businesses. He unified all Tata companies under one umbrella and introduced the ambitious Tata Nano during his tenure. He turned Tata into a global force through strategic acquisitions like Tetley and Jaguar Land Rover.
In 2000, Ratan Tata, was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award.
Ratan Tata is widely recognized for his deep affection for stray dogs and animals. His compassion led him to support a young entrepreneur's initiative, funding the idea of providing reflective collars for strays to protect them from road accidents.
In August, Ratan Tata gained attention for supporting a startup that facilitates connections between senior citizens and young graduates for meaningful friendships. The startup, founded by Shantanu Naidu, 30, who oversees Ratan Tata’s office and startup investment portfolio, received backing from the industrialist.
A proficient pilot, the billionaire Ratan Tata demonstrated his flying skills by becoming the first Indian to pilot the F-16 Falcon aeroplane in 2007.
In a 2011 interview with CNN International's Talk Asia, the unmarried billionaire Ratan Tata revealed that he had fallen in love four times in his life. He shared an anecdote about coming close to marriage while studying in the US, but his potential partner declined due to concerns related to the India-China war at that time, prompting her family to worry about her safety in India.