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Quote by J. R. D. Tata

“Productivity and efficiency can be achieved only step by step with sustained hard work, relentless attention to details and insistence on the highest standards of quality and performance.”

Quote by J. R. D. Tata

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J. R. D. Tata
J. R. D. Tata

J. R. D. Tata was an Indian aviator and industrialist, recognized for his pivotal role in shaping the aviation and industrial sectors in India. He founded the Tata Group, a multinational conglomerate, and was instrumental in its growth and diversification. Born on July 29, 1904, in Mumbai, India, Tata passed away on November 29, 1993. more

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