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Ratan Tatas Revenge Story: Today is the day when the legendary businessman and great philanthropist Ratan Tata took his last breath creating a vacuum in the business world. He passed away in Mumbai on October 9 2024. Tata is known for his grounded and generous nature. He was always calm and composed no matter how big the problem was. There are very few people who have seen his furious side. But can you imagine that a person like Ratan Tata can take revenge on someone? Do you know about his story of revenge that became an example for others? Lets talk about it. What Is Ratan Tata’s Revenge Story? The great revenge story is related to the Tata Motors. It all started in 90s when Ratan Tata was spearheading the company. Tata Motors launched Indica car in the passenger car segment with a grand launch. But despite competitive price and grand launch the sales of Indica didn’t get good response. The car caused huge losses to the company to an extent that Tata decided to sell the passenger car division. The company started discussion with US car manufacturer Ford Motors for the sale. Who Insulted Ratan Tata? Ratan Tata himself went to the United States to discuss the deal and met Bill Ford chairman of Ford Motors. During the crucial meeting Bill started mocking Ratan Tata. He told Tata If you dont know anything about this business then why did you start the passenger car division? he went further and said in insulting language If we buy this business of yours it will be a Favor to us. HIGHLIGHTS Ratan Tata was insulted by Ford’s chairman during a meeting to sell Tata Motors’ car division. The humiliation motivated Tata to rebuild Tata Motors. Within a decade Tata Motors dominated the auto sector. In 2008 Tata bought Ford’s Jaguar and Land Rover completing his powerful comeback. What Ratan Tata Did After Getting Insulted? Tata returned to India and postponed the sale of the Tata Motors’ passenger car business. The insult sparked a revolution in the countrys automobile sector. Tata focused entirely on growing Tata Motors. In less than a decade the Tata Motors emerged as a major player in the sector. Tata for nine years silently focused on expanding Tata Motors’ business without talking about the incident. By 2008 Tata Motors had dominated the global market and the companys cars had become the best-selling car in the world. Why Bill Ford Pleaded Before Ratan Tata? When Tata Motors business was touching new heights Ford Motors was on the verge of bankruptcy. Ratan Tata took a big step and offered to buy Ford’s Jaguar and Land Rover brands from Bill Ford. The Historic Meet Between Ratan Tata And Bill Ford When Ratan Tata met Bill Ford regarding this deal. He noticed the change in the Ford Chairmans tone. He thanked Ratan Tata for Tatas offer and said You are doing us a huge Favour by buying Jaguar-Land Rover (JLR).