10 Greatest Indian Entrepreneurs History has Ever Seen
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siliconindia | Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 07:49 Hrs
7. Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata
29 July 1904 – 29 November 1993
The Father of Indian Aviation
After taking up civil aviation and acquiring his commercial pilot license in 1929, he started India’s first ever Indian aviation company, Tata Airlines. He also completed the vision of his father to establish Tata Steel. He was awarded the highest ever civilian award in India, Bharat Ratna, for his groundbreaking achievements in various industries.