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Sir Dorabji Tata (27 August 1859 – 3 June 1932) was an Indian industrialist and philanthropist of the British Raj, and a key figure in the history and development of the Tata Group. He was knighted in 1910 for his contributions to industry in British India.
Under Sir Dorabji Tata's stewardship were added an integrated steel plant, then the largest single unit in the British Empire, three electric power companies, a large edible oil and soap company, two cement companies, one of India's leading insurance companies and an aviation unit pioneered by J.R.D. Tata. Sir Dorabji had also seen through the ...
Sir Dorab Tata, the elder son of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, was born on August 27, 1859, when his father, the founder of the Tata Group, was 20 years old. Dorabji, as he was known, attended the Proprietory High School in Bombay and, at the age of 16, was sent to a private tutor in Kent in England.
Dorabji Tata (1859-1932) was an Indian industrialist and businessman. He was a philanthropist, sports enthusiast, and entrepreneur who initiated major developments in the Tata Group. He was a pioneer who was knighted for his business achievements in British India.
Born on August 27, 1859, Sir Dorabji Tata was the firstborn of the visionary Jamsetji Tata, the Tata group Founder. Sir Dorabji Tata not only inherited his father’s business acumen, but also his spirit of selflessness and giving back to the society.
Oct 26, 2022 · tata. Sir Nowroji Saklatvala became chairman of the Tata group in 1932, succeeding Sir Dorabji Tata. He was known for his vision and his desire to place employee welfare over everything else. He was a trusted lieutenant to Sir Dorabji Tata, and was passionate about labour welfare and sports.
Sep 7, 2024 · One such pioneer, Sir Dorabji Tata, was a true visionary who brought his father’s dream of a strong and prosperous India to life, brick by brick, steel by steel. Sir Dorabji wasn’t just a businessman but a passionate patriot who believed in building a self-reliant India. Tata Iron and Steel Co. (now Tata Steel)
Aug 27, 2024 · The passion and vision of Sir Dorabji Tata, the elder son of Tata Group founder Jamsetji Tata, took India to new heights in sports and education, and also steered his family's business through turbulent times.
Sir Dorabji Tata was a man determined to create an extraordinary tomorrow. Starting off at the cotton division at Tata, he later went on to fulfil his father’s dream by establishing Tata Steel and Tata Power, both equally integral parts of the Tata Group industries today.
Sir Dorabji Tata passed away on June 3, 1932 at Bad Kissingen, when he was on his way to visit his beloved wife’s grave in London, among other duties. The illustrated classic by Amar Chitra Katha tells you the story of his life.
