Ratan Tata’s Masterstroke: Turning Bill Ford’s Insult into Triumph with Jaguar-Land Rover Acquisition

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata’s meeting with Ford chairman Bill Ford in the USA in 1999 turned out to be a significant juncture in his career as he, nine years later, acquired Jaguar Land Rover. Ratan Tata (Ratan Naval Tata), the former Tata Group chairman and iconic industrialist died at south Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital at 11.30 pm on Wednesday. He was 86. The Padma Vibhushan recipient has been in intensive care at the hospital since Monday. He will be remembered for his contribution to the industry. He revolutionalised several sector…