Ratan Tata life: Ratan Tata’s Nano: Ambition, affordability & the stigma of being ‘cheap’

Ratan Tata life: Ratan Tata’s Nano: Ambition, affordability & the stigma of being ‘cheap’

One of Ratan Tata’s most ambitious projects was undoubtedly the Nano which was perhaps one that was closest to his heart. The car, which was conceptualised by Tata in the early 2000s, was aimed at providing middle-class Indians with a safe, and affordable four-wheeler. “What really motivated me, and sparked a desire to produce such … Read more

Buy made-in-Nigeria goods to strengthen Naira, Tinubu urges Nigerians

Buy made-in-Nigeria goods to strengthen Naira, Tinubu urges Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to patronise goods made in Nigeria to strengthen the local currency and boost the Nigerian economy. The president made this known in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in Abuja on Friday. Mr Ngelale noted that the president also assured Nigerians that his … Read more

Nano effect: Gujarat attracting big investments since its automobile sector took off in 2009

Nano effect: Gujarat attracting big investments since its automobile sector took off in 2009

Ahmedabad: Gujarat’s automobile sector took off in 2009 when Tata Motors set up its Nano manufacturing plant in Sanand, about 50 km from Ahmedabad, and the state has been attracting some big ticket investments from both domestic and international players since then. Now, with the global shift tending towards electric mobility, the Gujarat government seeks … Read more