Fathers play the ideal role models for most children, their struggles, adjustments to life and ability to sail through any situation inspires most children to one day frow up to be like them and take over the world like their fathers did. Having supportive parents is a blessing and when you can shoulder responsibilities with your them to help improve your life, it is a blessing. These father-son duos have established successful businesses that have reached greater heights as the two generations came together, the expertise of the old and the fresh ideologies of the new:
On March 3, 1839, Jamsetji Tata, also known as the “Father of Indian Industry” was born. His most notable achievement is founding the Jamshedpur-based Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO). Jamsetji Tata had the initial inspiration for using a waterfall’s energy for clean energy while on a picnic in Roha Creek, Maharashtra. Mumbai was at this time being choked by the fumes from the textile mills. Although he passed away before construction could be finished, he had the idea of building one of the first hydroelectric power stations in the Western Ghats. The Tata Group stated on its website that Jamsetji’s sons Dorab and Ratan “subsequently laid the foundation for affordable and clean power for the city of Bombay” despite the fact that he was unable to complete this difficult task personally. Since then, Ratan Tata’s effort has been a lasting legacy, elevating the Tata name to new heights.
Ambani is a name that practically every Indian is familiar with. Reliance Commercial Corporation was established by Dhirajlal Harichand Ambani, also referred to as Dhirubhai Ambani. Despite originating from a family that was only moderately rich, the company he founded went
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