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This book is a must-read for all those simply curious or actively interested to know about theTata visionaries and the working of Bombay House, the head office of the Tata group in Mumbai,that touches lives the world over.The author’s experiences over 55 years in one of the biggest business houses in India reflects theTata’s pioneering spirit of entrepreneurship and its culture of nation-building, led by Tata FounderJamsetji Tata, and stalwarts like JRD Tata, Sumant Moolgaokar, Naval Tata, Nani Palkhivala andRatan Tata, known for their humility, generosity and forward thinking. In fact, JRD’s assiduousobservation of the small things or even Moolgaokar’s advise to the author to ‘Pay major attentionto minor details,’ reflects the meticulous work culture prevalent within the group that emanatesmore out of awe and reverence than retribution.As one of the bricklayers of the Tata group, the author narrates the story of how this businessenterprise spread its wings in the world. This book vividly chronicles the author’s varied workexperiences, ranging from the challenges of setting up Tata Precision Industries in Singapore in the1970s to the difficulties of widening the group’s trade horizons in Africa and around the globe. Fullof personal anecdotes, this account reflects the Tatas’s philosophy of trust, its culture of innovationand the growth of the group into new geographies, products and services, by staying committed,focusing on the big picture and building relationships to surmount difficulties