American CEO calls this Indian businessman 'greatest philanthropist' for donating over $100B to stay off billionaire's list
Nico Garcia, CEO of OrganicContent.com, recently praised Ratan Tata on X, calling him the "greatest philanthropist" and highlighting his $300B empire and $100B in donations. Tata's journey from a humble start to leading Tata Group and his deep commitment to philanthropy earned widespread admiration, with social media users celebrating him as "India's most loved billionaire."
Nico Garcia, the USA-based CEO of OrganicContent.com, recently took to X to shine a spotlight on an extraordinary Indian businessman he dubs the "greatest philanthropist"¡ªa man who has earned numerous accolades yet remains remarkably humble. The person in question? Well, there can only be one: Mr. Ratan Tata.
In his post, Garcia highlights Tata's immense contributions, stating, "This 85-year-old built a $300B empire and discreetly donated over $100B to keep off the 'billionaire's list.'"
Adopted by his grandmother, @RNTata2000 Ratan Tata¡¯s educational journey is impressive.
¡ª Nico Garcia (@nicogarcia) August 26, 2024
- Born in 1937 in India, Ratan Tata's life took a turn when his parents divorced when he was just 10. His grandmother, Navajbai Tata, widow of Sir Ratan Tata, the founder of the Tata Trust,¡ pic.twitter.com/r5Rnha2SPp
Garcia shares insights into Tata's life, including his modest upbringing after his parents divorced when he was 10 years old and being adopted by his grandmother, his decision to turn down IBM for his family's business, and his rise as CEO, leading Tata Group through major acquisitions like Jaguar Land Rover and Corus Steel.
Garcia also dwelled on Tata's life beyond business: passion for flying, his heroic mid-air landing during training, and his love for his dogs Tito and Tango.
Credit: X
Garcia also notes Tata's philanthropic legacy, from donating 65% of his wealth to supporting education and animal welfare, to earning prestigious awards such as the Padma Vibhushan and Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy.
How did social media react?
In the comments, Indians flocked to shower admiration on "India's most loved billionaire."
One user praised, "The bigger gift is that he went back to India to develop it. The country was still poor, newly free, with huge challenges. He and so many others stayed in India to build it.."
Another added, "He is the man with golden heart and in India you can't say anything wrong about TATAs, this much of respect they achieved."
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