Jamshetji Tata

Jamshedji Tata (1839-1904) was a pioneer in the field of modern industry. He is known as the father of Indian Industry.

He was the founder of the Tata Iron and Steel company, the first establishment of what was to become a large empire now known as the Tata Group.

Projects set up:

• The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore http://www.iisc.ernet.in
• The Hydro-electric Project, Bombay
• The Taj Group of Hotels, Bombay http://www.tajhotels.com
• Tata Airlines (nationalised and renamed Air India)

The Indian city of Jamshedpur, famous for it's steel, is named after the great visionary.