Tata Chemicals has launched Salt of the Earth: The Story of Tata Chemicals, ” a chronicle on 75 years of the company’s existence.
Established in 1939 at Mithapur in Gujarat, the company has grown to become the global leader in soda ash production with a presence in four continents.
Major playerIt has established itself as a major player in fertiliser, branded food products and food additives. Authored by Philip Chacko and Christabelle Noronha, the book stands testimonial to the journey of Tata Chemicals and the many obstacles faced and milestones achieved by the company in the last seven decades.
Cyrus Mistry, Chairman, Tata Chemicals said in a statement that the ‘Spartan Child’ of the Tata Group had faced several challenges that only helped strengthen the company as a fierce fighter.
R Mukundan, Managing Director, said the company has evolved from a commodities enterprise that dealt mainly in inorganic chemicals to providing solutions to end consumers.
The autobiography was released by Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel in Gandhinagar last month.