Meet Shantanu Naidu: Ratan Tata’s trusted aide and youngest General Manager, founder of Rs 5 crore startup

Aman Dwivedi
Jun 05, 2024

In the spotlight alongside Ratan Tata is Shantanu Naidu, a young and dynamic individual who holds the position of general manager and is considered one of Ratan Tata’s closest aides.

Shantanu Naidu came into the public eye after a video of him celebrating Ratan Tata’s birthday went viral, capturing the interest and admiration of fans and well-wishers across the country.

Despite Ratan Tata not having married or had children of his own, he has embraced Shantanu Naidu as a cherished member of his close circle, treating him like a son.

After completing his education, Naidu began his career as an automobile design engineer at Tata Elxsi in Pune.

In addition to his roles within the Tata Group, Shantanu Naidu ventured into entrepreneurship, founding the startup Goodfellows. The startup, aimed at assisting senior citizens, has reportedly garnered an estimated worth of Rs 5 crore.

Ratan Tata, displaying his support for Naidu’s initiatives, has also invested in this new venture.

As a trusted aide to Ratan Tata and a budding entrepreneur, Naidu continues to make strides in both the corporate and startup realms.

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