Overview

• On the first anniversary of his death on October 9, 2024, Indian media published a mix of tributes and critical essays that deepen the public conversation about his impact.
• Coverage credits him with unifying the conglomerate, executing global deals such as Tetley, Corus and Jaguar Land Rover, and lifting group revenues from roughly $5 billion to about $100 billion by his exit as chairman.
• Reports highlight philanthropy channeled through Tata Trusts, which own about 66% of Tata Sons, including a ₹1,500 crore pledge during the COVID crisis.
• Profiles revisit his reputation for humane leadership, citing hands-on shop-floor experience and support for Taj employees after the 26/11 attacks.
• Critics point to alleged displacement and ecological harm linked to Tata projects, including the Ho Adivasi in Jharkhand’s Saranda/Noamundi region and the Wagher fishing community near Mundra in Gujarat.