The row forced the Tatas to move production out of West Bengal and make the car elsewhere.

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But the Tatas are confident of bringing it back to its glory soon.

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Many Indians may view the prominence of Ambanis, Birlas and Tatas as part of the natural order of things.

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"There is no way the Tatas are going to price that car the way they say they are going to, " says a Maruti engineer.

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"He's seen the ups and downs of the Tatas and the difficulties they had in acquiring these companies he's been a witness, " Mr. Parekh said.

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In the luxury segment, Daimler-Benz has increased its stake in its partnership with the Tatas from 50% to 74%, despite the fact that its E-class Mercedes-Benzes are not doing well.

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While older business families such as the Tatas and Birlas have a long-established tradition of charity, the more recent wealth creators have yet to open their purses in a big way.

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