Origins of the Tata family from "summary" of The Tatas by Girish Kuber
The story of the Tata family begins in Navsari, a small town in Gujarat. The patriarch of the family, Nusserwanji Tata, was a humble priest in the local Zoroastrian Fire Temple. His son, Jamsetji Tata, would go on to lay the foundation of what would become one of India's most renowned business conglomerates. Jamsetji Tata was a visionary entrepreneur who had a keen eye for business opportunities. He started out as a trader in Bombay, dealing in commodities like cotton and opium. However, it was his foray into the textile industry that truly set him apart. He established the first cotton mill in India, laying the groundwork for the Tata Group's future success in the manufacturing sector. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Jamsetji Tata persevered and built a strong foundation for his business empire. He believed in the importance of industrial...
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