Tatalog (Paperback)  | Released: 15-Dec-12

From steel to beverages and from supercomputers to automobiles, TATA companies have broken new ground and set new standards of excellence over the past two decades. Tatalog presents eight riveting and hitherto untold stories about the strategic and operational challenges that TATA companies have faced, and the forward thinking and determination that have raised the brand to new heights. Among the engaging and inspiring stories told here are those of Tata Indica, the first completely Indian car that succeeded in the face of widespread cynicism; the jewellery brand Tanishq that has transformed one of India's largest industries; and Tata Finance, which underwent several tribulations yet demonstrated the principles that TATA stands for.About the Author: Harish Bhat is the author of the bestselling book Tatalog and chairman of Tata Coffee Ltd. He is also the brand custodian of Tata Sons Private Limited. He has held several senior roles in the Tata Group over the past thirty years, including managing director of Tata Global Beverages and chief operating officer of the watches and jewellery businesses of the Titan Company Ltd. An avid marketer, he is an alumnus of BITS Pilani and IIM Ahmedabad. He won the IIMA gold medal for scholastic excellence and later, the British Chevening Scholarship for young managers. He writes extensively and is a columnist for the Hindu BusinessLine and Mint.