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TATA SUMO: What Is The Story Behind This Name?
To bring a revolution in Indian automobile industry Tata Motors introduced it's very own first passenger vehicles ever, to be designed and developed in India in 1998 which was every Indians dream car. It was popular for it's rugged and utilitarian design. It's features are as fascinating as it's name come let know the interesting reason behind the name SUMO.
The name Tata Sumo might evoke images of burly wrestlers, but its origin actually lies in corporate history and a tribute to a key figure. Contrary to popular belief, the name wasn't inspired by Japanese wrestlers, but rather by Sumant Moolgaokar, the former Managing Director of Tata Motors. He played a pivotal role in the development of the vehicle and was known for his strong work ethic and leadership.
The
Man
Behind
It
Sumant
Moolgaokar
was
the
Managing
Director
of
Tata
Motors
back
in
the
early
1990s,
playing
a
crucial
role
in
the
development
of
the
Sumo,
the
company's
first
multi-utility
vehicle.He
was
known
for
his
dedication,
work
ethic,
and
unwavering
commitment
to
the
project.
Moolgaokar
had
a
unique
habit
of
disappearing
during
certain
lunch
hours
without
informing
anyone.
This
sparked
curiosity
and
even
some
suspicion
amongst
other
top
executives.Driven
by
intrigue,
the
management
decided
to
secretly
follow
Moolgaokar
one
day.
What
they
discovered
wasn't
a
fancy
lunch
at
a
five-star
hotel,
but
something
far
more
touching.
They found Moolgaokar visiting underprivileged children and spending his lunch break sharing food and stories, demonstrating his deep compassion and social responsibility.Deeply moved by Moolgaokar's actions, the management, including Ratan Tata himself, decided to honor his contribution and values by naming the new vehicle after him.
Thus, the initials "Su" from Sumant and "Mo" from Moolgaokar were combined to form the iconic "Sumo" name. The Tata Sumo, launched in 1994, became a testament to Moolgaokar's dedication and Tata Motors' commitment to building vehicles that were not just sturdy and reliable, but also touched the lives of its users in meaningful ways.
The name served as a constant reminder of the values that Moolgaokar and Tata Motors embodied - strength, resilience, and compassion
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