“Tatas are known for values,” writes Sunita Singh-Sengupta, professor in management studies at Delhi University, in an e-mail.
“The moment any one who is familiar with the name, sees his photo image anywhere—the only thing that comes to one’s mind is respect, integrity, honesty, and contribution beyond business,” Singla writes.
The high regard that Tata has attained for himself all throughout India has only been amplified by his recent contributions to Harvard Business School.
“As a person of Indian origin,” Palepu says, “his donation makes me really proud to have someone like Mr. Tata step up and show the kind of commitment to Harvard Business School.”
—Staff writer Gautam S. Kumar can be reached at gkumar@college.harvard.edu.
—Staff writer Xi Yu can be reached at xyu@college.harvard.edu.