Vikrant Shekhawat : Oct 21, 2024, 09:15 AM
Ratan Tata News: India's iconic industrialist Ratan Tata died on 9 October at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. Ratan Tata will always be remembered for his simplicity, honesty and dedication to moral values. He took the Tata Group to new heights and set an example in the Indian industry. But his life was not limited to industrial success, but his dedication to the well-being of the country and society was also incomparable. His policies and ideals gave him a unique place in the Indian corporate world. Today we are going to tell you an inspirational incident related to Ratan Tata, which highlighted his honesty and strict ethics.When Ratan Tata was asked for a bribe of Rs 15 croreAn interview of Ratan Tata, which he gave to NDTV in 2010, is going viral on social media again these days. In this interview, he mentioned a shocking incident when he was asked for a bribe for a business deal. At that time the Tata Group was planning to enter the airline sector. A big industrialist advised Ratan Tata that if he wanted to enter the airline sector, he would have to bribe a minister with Rs 15 crore. The industrialist said, "What do you care, just give Rs 15 crore."Ratan Tata rejected this advice and refused to give bribe, sticking to his moral values. He openly opposed corruption and made it clear that Tata Group will not be involved in any kind of unethical activities. Although Ratan Tata did not reveal the names of that minister and the industrialist, but his strict ethics remained an example in the Indian corporate world.Donation of Rs 9,000 crore: His invaluable contribution to social serviceRatan Tata not only achieved business success in his life, but he also did a lot for the society. He believed that the purpose of business is not just to earn profits but also to serve the society. He donated more than Rs 9,000 crore for health, education, rural development and social welfare. This amount is more than the total wealth of many industrialists, which shows that for him, service to society was more important than business.His contribution led to a change in the lives of thousands of people through Tata Trusts. He made a constant effort to make education and health services accessible to the backward and underprivileged sections of Indian society. Ratan Tata never showed off his actions and always lived his life with simplicity.His strict policy against corruptionIn his NDTV interview, Ratan Tata also talked about measures to prevent corruption. He said that the simplest and most effective way to eliminate corruption is to be honest ourselves and follow the same path. He also said that when people at the top work ethically, they become an inspiration for others. This policy of Ratan Tata was evident throughout his life, be it a business deal or a social service project.Ratan Tata: A true role model and source of inspirationRatan Tata's demise is a huge loss for India. The contribution he made in his life was significant not only in the Indian industry but also in social welfare and nation building. His simplicity, honesty and ethics will remain a lasting inspiration for Indian society.Ratan Tata's life was the life of a man who never left his roots and values even after reaching the pinnacle of success. With his demise, the country has lost a true industrialist, social worker and an ideal leader. His life and ideals will always be a source of inspiration for those who consider honesty and simplicity as the basis of life.