When Ratan Tata confronted Narayana Murthy, saying, TCS is your rival, so why did you invite me to the Infosys event?

Ratan Tata, the former chairman of the Tata Group, has passed away at the age of 86, marking the end of an era in Indian business. He transformed the Tata Group into a global powerhouse through strategic acquisitions and reforms, and his legacy extends beyond business to his personal relationships with fellow leaders. NR Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, shared a close friendship with Ratan Tata, despite being competitors. Murthy remembers Tata as a giant among Indian industrialists, with qualities such as competence, humility, courtesy, curiosity, and decency. He recounts a memorable moment when he invited Tata to inaugurate the Jamshedji Tata Room at Infosys, reflecting Tata’s humility and clarity of thought. Tata’s response showed that he prioritized Jamshedji’s legacy over business rivalries. Murthy’s tribute paints a picture of Ratan Tata as a humble and curious leader who respected his peers and carried his success with dignity. The two leaders’ friendship was celebrated when Murthy presented Tata with a Lifetime Achievement Award, with a touching moment where Murthy touched Tata’s feet on stage, demonstrating that respect and admiration can transcend professional competition.

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/when-ratan-tata-asked-narayana-murthy-tcs-is-your-rival-why-you-invited-me-to-infosys-event/articleshow/114110536.cms?from=mdr