New Delhi: Ratan Tata was recently honoured with the Order of Australia (AO) award for the industrialist’s efforts in strengthening India-Australia bilateral relations. The country’s High Commissioner to India, Barry OFarrell, announced the news on Twitter.
The caption reads, “Ratan Tata is a titan of biz, industry and philanthropy not just in India, but his contributions have also made a significant impact in Australia. Delighted to confer Order of Australia (AO) honour to Ratan Tata in recognition of his longstanding commitment to the Australian and Indian relationship.”
Ratan Tata is a titan of biz, industry & philanthropy not just in 🇮🇳, but his contributions have also made a significant impact in 🇦🇺. Delighted to confer Order of Australia (AO) honour to @RNTata2000 in recognition of his longstanding commitment to the 🇦🇺🇮🇳relationship. @ausgov pic.twitter.com/N7e05sWzpV
— Barry O’Farrell AO (@AusHCIndia) April 22, 2023
The 85-year-old has advocated for the 2022 India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reportedly has the largest Australian workforce of any Indian corporation, with approximately 17,000 employees.
The award comes just a month after the business magnate was named an Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO) for his contributions to Indo-Austrian relations, notably in commerce, investment, and philanthropy.
