Jamsetji Tata

Jamsetji Tata was an Indian businessman and philanthropist who founded the Tata Group, one of the largest conglomerates in India. He was born on March 3, 1839, in Navsari, Gujarat, India. Jamsetji Tata was the son of Nusserwanji Tata, who was a successful trader and businessman.

Jamsetji Tata started his career as an apprentice in his father's trading firm and later founded his own trading company. In 1868, he established a textile mill in Nagpur, which was the first of many industrial ventures he would undertake. He went on to establish a steel mill, a hydroelectric power plant, and several other businesses.

Jamsetji Tata is also known for his philanthropic work. He established the Tata Trusts, which are among the largest charitable trusts in India. The trusts have supported various initiatives in healthcare, education, and rural development.

Jamsetji Tata passed away on May 19, 1904, in Bad Nauheim, Germany. He is widely regarded as the founder of modern industry in India and is remembered as one of the greatest visionaries and philanthropists in Indian history.