- Founded in 1902 by Jamsetji Tata, the Taj Group opened its first hotel, the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower in Mumbai in 1903. - Since the 1970s, the Taj Group has played an important role in launching several of India's key tourist destinations and converting former royal palaces into luxury hotels. - The Taj Group offers well-appointed rooms, telecommunication facilities, efficient service, specialty restaurants, conference facilities, and other amenities focused on service excellence.