J. R. D. Tata
Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata LH (29 July 1904 – 29 November 1993) was an Indian aviator, industrialist, entrepreneur and chairman of Tata Group.
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| Born | 29 July 1904 Paris, France |
| Died | 29 November 1993 (aged 89) Geneva, Switzerland |
| Resting place | Père Lachaise Cemetery |
| Citizenship | France (1904–1928) India (1929–1993) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder of Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Motors, Titan Industries, Voltas and Air India |
| Spouse | Thelma Tata |
| Parent(s) | Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata Suzanne "Sooni" Brière |
| Relatives | See Tata family |
| Awards | Padma Vibhushan (1955) Legion of Honour (1982) Daniel Guggenheim Medal (1988) Bharat Ratna (1992) |
Born into the Tata Family of India, he was the son of noted businessman Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata and his wife Suzanne Brière. His mother was the first woman in India to drive a car and, in 1929, he became the first licensed pilot in India. He is also best known for being the founder of several industries under the Tata Group, including Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Motors, Titan Industries, Tata Salt, Voltas and Air India. In 1983, he was awarded the French Legion of Honour and in 1955 and 1992, he received two of India's highest civilian awards the Padma Vibhushan and the Bharat Ratna. These honours were bestowed on him for his contributions to Indian industry.