Video - From Textiles to Tanks: The Tata Tale of Innovation and Heart
Did you know that the business empire known as Tata, which dominates numerous industries in India and worldwide, started from a small trading company in 1868? Jamsetji Tata, the founder, was once so poor he had to borrow money to set sail for England to establish his business connections. Fast forward, Tata Steel was Asia's first and India's largest steel plant, literally forging the subcontinent's industrial backbone. But here’s where it gets spicy: during World War I, Tata Steel supplied steel to build warships, playing a pivotal part in the war efforts. Imagine, from textiles to tanks! Now, Tata isn’t just about heavy metal; they genuinely cared for their workers, pioneering labor welfare in India way before it was cool. They introduced the eight-hour working day, maternity benefits, and workers' accident compensation back in the early 1900s. So next time you sip that Tata tea or drive a Tata car, remember, it's built on a legacy of over 150 years of innovation and caring capitalism. Who said industry giants can't have a heart?