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Chairman’s Note 13

- an integral part of

Tata Group’s rich heritage

- S. Padmanabhan, Chairman, TCE

Integral to the rich heritage of the Tatas, is the success
stories of many Tata companies. TCE, as an organisation
has played an important role in the evolution of many of
the Tata companies. TCE is indeed an amalgam of the Tata
Group, as the company has evolved under the stewardship
of many iconic men from Tata’s pioneering organisations.
Dr H N Sethna and Sumant Moolgaonkar, recipients of the
Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhusan respectively, were
among the early Chairmen of the Executive Committee
at TCE in its early days. Other illustrious Chairmen
who contributed to TCE’s success were K C Bhakle, P M
Agerwala, K M Chinnapa (Vice Chairman), Syamal Gupta
and Prasad Menon, who held various leadership positions
in multiple Tata Companies, nurturing TCE in its evolution
process. The company owes its success to these people.
Tata Consulting Engineers is an intrinsic part of the Tata
Group posting continuous profits. The company certainly
had its down times. However, considering the cyclical
nature of the consulting business, largely dependent
on the investment climate, TCE has bounced back, time
and again to leap forward, adopting new technologies.
In today’s context, where the engineering consultancy
business is going through a transformation, it is important
for TCE to embark on new avenues for growth. The
company is geared to Industry 4.0 solutions, the Industrial
Internet of Things and new delivery models. This is the
value addition and differentiator that the company brings Mr. S. Padmanabhan, Chairman, TCE
to its customers.
“Add value to your men and value-addition to your product TCE has always adopted new technologies to stay relevant
will take care of itself” - Mr Moolgaonkar is quoted in in changing times. This is perhaps the secret of the
economist D R Pendse’s book ‘Giants by Any Measures: company’s sustenance through 56 years. I envisage TCE
Sumant Moolgaonkar and J.R.D.’ These words of leveraging new opportunities in India and globally. TCE has
Mr. Moolgaonkar still hold relevance. TCE has the greatest unique strengths and I will be happy to see TCE engage
congregation of engineering talent, bringing in unique with the Tata fraternity. The future path for TCE lies in
skills required to manage the company’s diversified acquiring new opportunities and working alongside
offerings. TCE being a knowledge-based company, Tata Group companies to contribute to the growth of the
nurturing people and retraining talent will be the mantra Tata Group.
for success, going forward.