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The Tata Group is one of India's oldest, largest, and most respected multinational conglomerates, with a history spanning over 150 years. Founded in 1868 as a trading firm by Jamsetji Tata, often referred to as the "father of Indian industry," the group has grown into a global enterprise operating in more than 100 countries across six continents. 

The Tata Group is one of the world's most iconic and largest multinational conglomerates, headquartered in Mumbai, India. Since its founding in 1868 by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, it has evolved from a small trading firm into a global powerhouse with a combined market capitalisation of over $328 billion as of March 2025

The story of Tata began when 29-year-old Jamsetji Tata established a private trading firm with a capital of ₹21,000. Jamsetji, often called the "Father of Indian Industry," envisioned a self-reliant India through four key pillars: an iron and steel company, a world-class educational institution, a unique hotel, and a hydro-electric plant

What makes Tata unique is its ownership. Approximately 66% of the equity of Tata Sons (the group's holding company) is held by philanthropic trusts, such as the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and Sir Ratan Tata Trust. This means the majority of the group's profits are reinvested into education, healthcare, and social development across India.