The Tata Group is India's largest multinational conglomerate, with operations in over 80 countries across 6 continents. Its companies employ over 475,000 people and export products and services to more than 120 nations. The Tata Group was established in 1868 and is headquartered in Mumbai. It was initially established as a trading company and has since expanded into several sectors including information technology, communications, engineering, materials, energy, consumer products, and chemicals. In 2013-14, the Tata Group spent over Rs. 1,000 crore on corporate social responsibility initiatives, well above the minimum 2% of net profits required by Indian law.