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The Tata group, after missing out on India’s startup action for a good decade, is finally making up for lost time. (Just to be clear, my statement should not be confused with Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of the group, who personally has had a fairly busy angel investment run.) This past week, Tata Digital announced that it is acquiring a majority stake in online healthcare marketplace 1mg. From Tata Digital:
The investment in 1MG is in line with the Tata group’s vision of creating a digital ecosystem that addresses consumer needs across categories in a unified manner. E-pharmacy, e-diagnostics, …
Government subsidies have drawn companies into basic chip packaging, where China and Malaysia already hold an edge. Moving up the value chain may prove to be a stiff task.
In a surprise move on Wednesday, the Tata Sons chairman announced he will exit Bombay House at the end of his tenure in February 2027. He leaves at what is one of the most crucial times for the group.
The FMCG major acquired the maker of Ching’s Secret to make the most of its high margins, but things didn’t go to plan. Two years and a few lessons later, TCPL is trying to change that.