Why the Ratan Tata biography is not in print yet

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₹2 crore, or 10 times what authors typically get paid for non-fiction work. According to these executives, people close to the Tata Sons chairman emeritus, including some Tata family members, continue to consider the material that should finally go in print. Mathew had shared the manuscript with Tata in January 2022, and Harper Collins had initially planned to release the book, titled Ratan Tata-A Life on 7 November 2022.

The release date was deferred to 30 March 2023, and further to 5 February this year. The book has not come out yet, and Harper Collins does not have a date when it will release the book either. “Family members of Mr Tata are considering what things he initially spoke (with the author) should be shared in public," said the first executive, declining to share details.

“Less than half a dozen people know the real reason behind this delay," said a second executive. “All I can say is that a man of his stature needs time to process all that should be published. But before you conclude on what parts are being objected (to), please appreciate that this is an authorized book and the author and the publisher will not have any objection to removing any content as asked by Mr Tata." “We can confirm that the publication of Ratan Tata: The Authorised Biography by Dr Thomas Mathew has been delayed," said a spokesperson for HarperCollins.

“We will share the revised publication date as soon as we are able," said the publisher, adding that it does not have anything more to share. Emails sent to Tata’s office and Mathew remained unanswered. “The writing process had its share of highs and lows," said the second executive, saying the book details Tata’s childhood and personal life and unreported events that led to the