Guwahati, 11th May: The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) orchestrated a compelling interactive session featuring Mr. Harish Bhat, a distinguished figure in the Tata Group, in Guwahati. Mr. Bhat, known for his stellar contributions to various Tata Group companies as Managing Director and CEO, including Titan, Tanishq, and Tata Food and Beverages Limited, regaled the audience with his profound insights and experiences spanning the illustrious history of Tata Group.
In his welcome address, Mr. Sarat Kr Jain, Chairman of ICC State Assam & Meghalaya State Council, lauded ICC’s role in shaping economic policies for Northeast India’s development. He highlighted the opportunities presented by the Act East Policy and lauded Mr. Bhat’s achievements, including his six published books and contributions as a columnist for prominent newspapers.
Mr. Bhat enraptured the audience with his captivating narrative of Tata Group’s evolution from a humble textile mill to a conglomerate with diversified interests ranging from steel and hospitality to aviation and consumer goods. He emphasized the group’s commitment to social welfare, citing initiatives such as Tata Cancer Care Hospitals and academic institutions like the Indian Institute of Science and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.
Highlighting Tata Group’s pioneering role in introducing employee welfare measures like provident funds and pension schemes in the private sector, Mr. Bhat underscored the group’s unwavering commitment to ethical practices and societal impact.
During the interactive session, Mr. Bhat delved into Tata Group’s core values of integrity, excellence, and social responsibility, elucidating how these principles underpin the group’s strategic decisions and operational framework. He shared anecdotes and real-life examples that underscored the enduring impact of values-driven leadership on organizational performance and stakeholder engagement.
The session culminated in a lively Q&A segment, allowing participants to glean further insights from Mr. Bhat’s wealth of experience and wisdom. Mr. Bhat’s enlightening discourse left a profound impression on attendees, inspiring them to uphold Tata Group’s timeless values and cultural ethos in their endeavors.
As the session concluded, participants departed with renewed zeal, reaffirming Tata Group’s commitment to shaping a brighter future guided by ethical leadership and inclusive growth.
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