The dealmaker who took India global with a slew of big buys

Ratan Tata’s strategic acquisitions, starting with Tetley in 2000 for $432 million, transformed Tata Group into a global powerhouse. He orchestrated over 60 acquisitions, including Jaguar-Land Rover. While successes mounted, not all ventures thrived, such as Tata Steel’s Corus purchase. The journey redefined India’s corporate footprint internationally.