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Ratan Tata: Wisdom for free, money for nothing

Economic Times · 1m

- Ratan Tata provided credibility and validation to Indian consumer internet companies with his personal investments in the early stages of the startup ecosystem. - His investments included companies such as Snapdeal, Bluestone, CarDekho, Urban Company, Ola, FirstCry, and Lenskart. - Tata's guidance and wisdom from years of leading a large conglomerate helped shape the visions and values of these startups. - His advice to entrepreneurs focused on aspects such as trust, high quality, and building an ecosystem. - Tata's support and involvement in the Indian startup ecosystem helped bridge the gap between traditional Indian businesses and new-age companies. - In addition to investing, Tata also served as an advisor to venture capital funds like Kalaari Capital and Chiratae Ventures, further boosting the confidence of investors in the startup ecosystem.