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| 2024 | In his will, even after death, Ratan Tata donated ₹10,000 crore, which includes a provision for his mentee Shantanu Naidu. |
| October 10 2024 | Tata was given a state funeral where his last rites were conducted at the parsi crematorium at Worli. He received military honors including a 21-gun salute and a ceremonial guard of honour from the Mumbai Police. |
| October 9 2024 | Passed away, concluding a remarkable life of industrial leadership and philanthropy. |
| October 9 2024 | Passed away, leaving behind a significant legacy in Indian industry and philanthropy. |
| October 9 2024 | Ratan Tata was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in critical condition and died there at 23:30 IST due to age-related issues. |
| March 31 2024 | Shareholding pattern report updated, showing Tata Group as the primary shareholder with 33.55% stake, followed by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) at 25.46%, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) at 17.39%, and Public shareholders at 23.59%. |
| January 2024 | Acquired Capital Foods (owner of Ching's Secret and Smith & Jones brands) for ₹5,100 crore and Organic India for ₹1,900 crore. |
| 2023 | He was recognized as Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) by King Charles III. |
| 2023 | Ratan Tata received the Maharashtra Udyog Ratna from the Government of Maharashtra. |
| 2022 | Ratan Tata was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Literature by HSNC University. |
| July 2022 | Launched premium honey products and flavoured preserves under the Himalayan brand name, and introduced plant-based meat products under the Tata Simply Better brand. |
| May 1 2022 | Announced merger of Tata Coffee with Tata Consumer Products, with shareholders to receive 3 shares in Tata Consumer Products for every 10 shares of Tata Coffee, expected to complete in late 2023. |
| 2021 | Ratan Tata was honoured with 'Assam Baibhav' for his contributions towards furthering cancer care in Assam. |
| November 12 2021 | Tata Consumer Products acquired complete control of Tata SmartFoodz Limited from Tata Industries Limited. |
| 2020 | The series Mega Icons continued, covering various prominent Indian personalities, including an episode focused on Ratan Tata. |
| February 2020 | Tata Consumer Products was formed through the merger of Tata Chemicals' consumer products business with Tata Global Beverages, transforming the company's corporate structure and market positioning. |
| February 7 2020 | TGBL became operational following the Scheme of Arrangement with TCL and was renamed Tata Consumer Products Limited, combining food and beverages brands under a single umbrella. |
| May 15 2019 | Tata Chemicals Limited (TCL) announced de-merger of Consumer Products Business into Tata Global Beverages Limited (TGBL) through a National Company Law Tribunal approved scheme of arrangement. |
| 2018 | The Indian documentary television series Mega Icons, which aired on National Geographic, dedicated an episode to Ratan Tata's contributions. |
| 2018 | He received an Honorary Doctor in Engineering from Swansea University. |
| November 2018 | Tata Hall at the University of California, San Diego was opened as a state-of-the-art research facility dedicated to genetic and societal issues. |
| February 2017 | Ratan Tata concluded his role as interim chairman of Tata Group. |
| January 12 2017 | Natarajan Chandrasekaran was named as the chairman of Tata Sons, a role he officially assumed in February 2017. |
| 2016 | Tata invested in multiple companies, including Snapdeal, Teabox, and CashKaro.com, further establishing his presence in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. |
| 2016 | Ratan Tata was honored as Commander of the Legion of Honour by the Government of France. |
| 2016 | The Tata Trusts donated $70 million to the University of California, San Diego to establish the Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS), marking a significant contribution to genetic research. |
| October 2016 | Ratan Tata took over as interim chairman of Tata Group. |
| October 24 2016 | Cyrus Mistry was removed as chairman of Tata Sons, and Ratan Tata was appointed interim chairman. |
| 2015 | He received the Sayaji Ratna Award from Baroda Management Association, Honoris Causa, HEC Paris. |
| 2015 | Ratan Tata was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Automotive Engineering by Clemson University. |
| April 2015 | Ratan Tata acquired a stake in the Chinese smartphone startup Xiaomi. |
| February 2015 | Ratan Tata took an advisory role at Kalari Capital, a venture capital firm founded by Vani Kola. |
| 2014 | Ratan Tata received an Honorary Doctor of Business from Singapore Management University. |
| 2014 | The Tata Group endowed the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay with ₹950 million and established the Tata Centre for Technology and Design (TCTD) to focus on developing design and engineering principles tailored for individuals and communities with limited resources. |
| 2014 | He was awarded the Sayaji Ratna Award by the Baroda Management Association. |
| 2014 | Tata was honored with the title of Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) by Queen Elizabeth II. |
| 2014 | Tata Trusts, under the chairmanship of Ratan Tata, provided a grant of ₹750 million to the Centre for Neuroscience at the Indian Institute of Science to study Alzheimer's disease and develop methods for early diagnosis and treatment. This grant was to be distributed over a period of 5 years. |
| 2014 | He received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from York University, Canada. |
| 2013 | He was awarded Honorary Doctor of Business Practice by Carnegie Mellon University. |
| 2013 | Tata received the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Lifetime Achievement award from Ernst & Young. |
| 2013 | Ratan Tata was named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year. |
| 2013 | He was recognized as the Transformational Leader of the Decade by the Indian Affairs India Leadership Conclave 2013. |
| 2013 | Ratan Tata was appointed to the board of trustees of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. |
| 2013 | Ratan Tata became an International Member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering. |
| 2012 | Tata was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun by the Government of Japan. |
| 2012 | He received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rockefeller Foundation. |
| 2012 | Ratan Tata was awarded Honorary Fellow status by The Royal Academy of Engineering. |
| 2012 | He received the Doctor of Business honoris causa from the University of New South Wales. |
| December 28 2012 | Ratan Tata resigned his executive powers in the Tata group upon turning 75, leading to a leadership crisis over his succession. |
| January 30 2012 | Tata Consumer Products Limited and Starbucks formed a 50:50 joint venture called Tata Starbucks Limited to own and operate Starbucks outlets in India, with initial stores launched in Delhi and Mumbai. |
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