Radia, who has been away from the spotlight, spoke with NDTV Profit as she remembered working with Ratan Tata who died last Wednesday at the age of 86. She opened up about the time Ratan Tata spoke about his mission for the Tata Nano project.

Former corporate public relations professional Niira Radia in her first media interview in over 12 years and the first ever on the Tata group shared snippets from the time she worked with industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata,

Niira Radia who handled public relations for Tata Group for several years. opened up about several incidents related to Ratan Tata's personal & professional life.

Niira Radia, the former corporate lobbyist whose leaked telephone calls with politicians, journalists and business tycoons brought the 2G spectrum scam to light nearly 15 years ago, said she remained in touch with industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata. Her conversation with Ratan Tata was part of the leaked tapes.

Niira Radia makes her first media appearance in more than a decade to pay homage to Ratan Tata's memory, says it is what Tata would have wanted. :

Ratan Tata aimed to promote industrialisation in West Bengal by establishing the Tata Nano manufacturing plant in Singur," Niira Radia explained.

A stranger's praise for Tata Indica car once brought "joy to Ratan Tata's face, said Niira Radia, whose company managed public relations for the Tata Group from 2000 to 2012.

Check out the mammoth net worth of Tata Trusts' new chairman, Noel Tata, who will indirectly control the USD 165 billion conglomerate.

In a tribute to late industrialist Ratan Tata, Niira Radia shared personal anecdotes and reflections from their 15 years of collaboration. Radia’s company managed public relations for the Tata Group from 2000 to 2012, giving her insights into Tata’s leadership style and values.

Noel Tata has served as the chairman of Trent Ltd, the Tata Group's main retail division, since 2014, significantly enhancing its presence through various clothing and consumer electronics brands.

Noel Tata, late Indian tycoon Ratan Tata's half-brother, was appointed last week to succeed him as chairman of Tata Trusts, a collective of philanthropic institutions that wield indirect control over the $165 billion Tata Group.