Ratan Tata Family Background

 Ratan Tata is a renowned Indian businessman and philanthropist, belonging to the esteemed Tata family. Here's an overview of his family background:

*Early Life and Family:*

- Born: December 28, 1937, in Mumbai, India

- Parents:

    - Father: Naval Tata (born 1904, died 1989)

    - Mother: Sonoo Tata (born 1908, died 1992)

- Grandfather: Ratanji Tata (1871-1918), pioneer of the Tata Group

- Great-grandfather: Jamsetji Tata (1839-1904), founder of the Tata Group

*Family Tree:*

- Jamsetji Tata (1839-1904)

    - Ratanji Tata (1871-1918)

        - Naval Tata (1904-1989)

            - Ratan Tata (born 1937)

            - Noel Tata (born 1957)

        - Syoji Tata

        - Minocher Tata

*Notable Family Members:*

1. Jamsetji Tata (1839-1904): Founder of the Tata Group, started with a textile mill.

2. Dorabji Tata (1859-1932): Eldest son of Jamsetji, expanded the business.

3. Ratanji Tata (1871-1918): Younger son of Jamsetji, played a key role in the group's growth.

4. J.R.D. Tata (1904-1993): Chairman of Tata Group (1938-1991), pioneered aviation in India.

5. Naval Tata (1904-1989): Ratan Tata's father, managed Tata's textile business.

*Ratan Tata's Education and Career:*

- Educated at Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai, and Cornell University, USA

- Joined Tata Group in 1962

- Became Chairman of Tata Group in 1991, succeeding J.R.D. Tata

- Led the group's expansion and modernization until his retirement in 2012

*Philanthropy:*

Ratan Tata is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly through the Tata Trusts, which focus on education, healthcare, and rural development.