Ratan Tata Death News LIVE: Ex-Tata Group Chairman's Mortal Remains Kept For Public Viewing, Last Rites At Worli Crematorium
Ratan Tata Death News LIVE Updates: The last rites of the illustrious industrialist will be performed with full state honours, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Thursday
Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar and NCP working president Praful Patel pay last respect to Ratan Tata, at NCPA lawns, in Mumbai.
Ratan Tata's last rites at Worli Crematorium. His mortal remains are kept at Mumbai's NCPA lawns are public viewing till 3:30 PM.
People pay last respects to Ratan Tata at NCPA Lawns, Mumbai. Prayers of all faiths are being performed where his mortal remains are kept. Legendary industrialist Ratan Tata's body was taken from his house in a hearse, decked with white flowers, to the NCPA in south Mumbai where it has been kept for people to pay their last respects.
Veteran industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus, Ratan Tata, passed away at 86 on Wednesday. He was hospitalised at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital earlier this week after experiencing a sudden drop in blood pressure. As condolences poured in from global political and business leaders, Bollywood stars also paid tribute to the iconic figure.
Ratan Tata’s groundbreaking contributions shaped industries like automobiles and telecommunications. As tributes flood in, many well-known figures have expressed their grief and respect for the iconic leader. READ MORE
Shantanu Naidu, Ratan Tata's trusted assistant, shared a moving tribute on LinkedIn, mourning the loss of his mentor and dear friend. Alongside a picture of them together, Naidu wrote, "The hole that this friendship has now left with me, I will spend the rest of my life trying to fill. Grief is the price to pay for love. Goodbye, my dear lighthouse."
Tata, the chairman emeritus of Tata Group, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. The veteran industrialist had been admitted to the hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) since Monday. READ MOVE
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday announced a one-day state mourning to condole the demise of Tata Group’s chairman emeritus and veteran industrialist Ratan Tata. The 86-year-old breathed his last at south Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital at 11.30 pm, a top police officer told PTI. He was admitted to the hospital for the past few days.
“A one-day state mourning has been declared following the demise of former chairman of Tata Group and Padma Vibhushan Shri Ratan Tata ji, who gave world recognition to a backward state of the country like Jharkhand,” Soren said in a post on X. Tata Steel had developed the country’s first industrial city at Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur, which was earlier a part of undivided Bihar.
Mumbai | Mortal remains of veteran industrialist Ratan N Tata being taken to NCPA lawns for the public to pay their last respects. He will be accorded a state funeral this evening.
Maharashtra: Industrialist Ratan Tata passed away at Breach Candy Hospital last night. His mortal remains will be kept at NCPA grounds for the public to pay their last respects before the state funeral this evening.
On the demise of Ratan Tata, Delhi Minister & AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj says, "There are fewer people who have a business empire and about whom people say that they are people of values... Ratan Tata is such a name that people respect him, his demise is saddening for everyone..."
On the demise of Ratan Tata, Delhi Minister & AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj says, "There are fewer people who have a business empire and about whom people say that they are people of values... Ratan Tata is such a name that people respect him, his demise is saddening for everyone..."
"I am unable to accept the absence of Ratan Tata. India’s economy stands on the cusp of a historic leap forward. And Ratan’s life and work have had much to do with our being in this position. Hence, his mentorship and guidance at this point in time would have been invaluable. With him gone, all we can do is to commit to emulating his example. Because he was a businessman for whom financial wealth and success was most useful when it was put to the service of the global community. Goodbye and Godspeed, Mr. T You will not be forgotten. Because Legends never die… Om Shanti," said Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra in a post on X.
"My last meeting with Ratan Tata at Google, we talked about the progress of Waymo and his vision was inspiring to hear. He leaves an extraordinary business and philanthropic legacy and was instrumental in mentoring and developing the modern business leadership in India. He deeply cared about making India better. Deep condolences to his loved ones and Rest in Peace Shri Ratan Tata Ji," Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai wrote in a post on X.
Tata Group’s chairman emeritus and veteran industrialist Ratan Tata died at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital late on Wednesday evening. Tata, a recipient of Padma Vibhushan, was 86 years old. CHECK IMAGES
Former Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar arrives at the Colaba residence of industrialist Ratan Tata to pay his last respects.
Maharashtra govt has declared one day of mourning in respect of Ratan Tata. All govt buildings will have the national flag at half mast and no cultural or entertainment programme of the govt will be held today. Ratan Tata’s funeral will be conducted with all state honours: CMO Maharashtra
"The body will be kept for the last darshans after 9.30 in the morning. There is no parking facility in NCPA, so Mumbai Police is appealing that if you are coming for last rites, then use local transport," said Abhinav Deshmukh, Additional CP.
On the demise of Ratan Tata, PM Narendra Modi spoke with Noel Tata and expressed condolences. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the last rituals of Ratan Tata on behalf of the Government of India.
Ratan Tata was the son of Naval Tata, who was adopted by Ratanji Tata, son of Jamsetji Tata-- the founder of the Tata Group. Educated at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, the veteran industrialist worked on the shop floor at the family-run group after returning to India in 1962. He gained experience in several Tata Group firms before being named director in charge of one of them, the National Radio and Electronics Co in 1971.
He became chairman of Tata Industries a decade later and in 1991 took over as the chairman of the Tata Group from his uncle, JRD, who had been in charge for more than half a century. Under his stewardship, the conglomerate embarked on a massive expansion drive, snapping iconic British assets including steelmaker Corus and luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover. Its two-and-half-dozen listed firms now make coffee and cars, salt and software, steel and power, run airlines and introduced India's first super app. It recently forayed into chip making and is planning an iPhone assembly plant. The conglomerate ended with USD 165 billion in revenue in the last fiscal.
Maharashtra Govt declares day of mourning in the state on Thursday to pay tributes to industrialist Ratan Tata: Chief Minister's Office
Shantanu Naidu, a dynamic 29-year-old, first gained national recognition after a video of him celebrating Tata's birthday went viral. Despite not having children, Tata embraced Naidu as a close confidant, treating him like a son. Naidu began working with Tata in May 2022 and became a valued member of his inner circle. Born and raised in Pune, Naidu holds an engineering degree from Savitribai Phule Pune University and an MBA from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management. He began his career as an automobile design engineer at Tata Elxsi, where he initiated an innovative project to protect stray dogs from traffic accidents. His solution involved designing reflective collars to make dogs more visible to drivers at night. READ MORE
Tata, who was known for his modest lifestyle despite an estimated net worth of Rs 3,600 crore, had led the conglomerate through decades of expansion, making it one of the most diversified companies in the country. His enduring commitment to charitable causes through the Tata Trusts has further cemented his legacy. Ratan Tata's succession has become a topic of growing interest. As he has no children, speculation is rife about who will take the helm of the Rs 3,800 crore Tata empire. N Chandrasekaran has already taken over as chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company, in 2017, but questions about future leadership persist. Several members of the Tata family hold leadership roles in different parts of the business, and the company’s succession plans are already in motion. READ MORE
Ratan Naval Tata began his career with Tata Group in 1961, starting at the grassroots level on the shop floor of Tata Steel in Jamshedpur. He joined Tata Industries as an assistant, steadily climbing the ranks within the conglomerate.
In 1991, Ratan Tata succeeded JRD Tata as Chairman of Tata Group. Under his leadership, the group expanded globally, marking a significant shift in its business strategy. Some of his boldest moves included the acquisition of Tetley Tea (UK), Corus Steel (UK), and Jaguar Land Rover (UK), which established Indian businesses on the global map. READ MORE
Ratan Naval Tata, veteran industrialist and Tata Group’s chairman emeritus, passed away at a Mumbai hospital due to age-related health conditions. He was 86. The Padma Vibhushan awardee breathed his last at south Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital at 11.30 pm on Wednesday. He had been in intensive care at the hospital since Monday. A top official of the Mumbai police was the first to inform of his death, followed by a confirmation by Tata Group chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran who called Tata "a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation".
The last rites of the illustrious industrialist will be performed with full state honours, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Thursday. In a post on X, Shinde said Tata was a unique blend of morality and entrepreneurship. "He was a living legend who successfully helmed the 150-year-old Tata group. Ratan ji Tata’s mortal remains will be accorded a state funeral,” Shinde added.
Talking to reporters, the Chief Minister later said Tata's relatives have informed that the veteran industrialist's mortal remains will be kept at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in south Mumbai from 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday for people to pay respect. The Maharashtra government has also declared a day of mourning in the state on Thursday to pay tributes to Tata, who was chairman of the salt to software group for more than two decades.
Ratan Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, died at the age of 86 at a Mumbai hospital late on Wednesday. He had been undergoing treatment and was said to be in critical condition. Announcing the demise of the business leader, Tata Group said that for the company he was more than a chairperson. "He was a mentor, guide and friend. He inspired by example. His legacy will continue to inspire us as we strive to uphold the principles he so passionately championed," the group said on X. Read More
President Droupadi Murmu has expressed condolences on the death of Ratan Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, saying that the country has lost an icon who blended corporate growth with nation-building. In the sad demise of Shri Ratan Tata, India has lost an icon who blended corporate growth with nation building, and excellence with ethics. A recipient of Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan, he took forward the great Tata legacy and gave it a more impressive global presence, the President said in a post on X.
He inspired seasoned professionals and young students alike. His contribution to philanthropy and charity is invaluable. I convey my condolences to his family, the entire team of the Tata Group and his admirers across the globe, she added.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said he is deeply pained by the passing away of Ratan Tata. He further said that Ratan Tata's contributions towards building a self-reliant 'Bharat' will forever be an inspiration to entrepreneurs in India and beyond. "A man of deep commitment and compassion, his philanthropic contributions and the humility he embodied aptly reflect the ethos he embraced. As ‘the legend’ of Indian industry leaves behind a lasting legacy, Bharat would miss him very dearly. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, admirers and to the entire Tata Group in this hour of grief. Om Shanti," Vice President Dhankhar posted on X.
Ratan Naval Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, one of the biggest conglomerates in India, passed away on October 9. As the news of his demise broke out, tributes started pouring in from across the country, mourning the philanthropist's passing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to condole the death of the "visionary business leader" and recalled his interactions with him in Gujarat. Besides PM Modi, several leaders including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and businessmen Gautam Adani and Anand Mahindra, and Bollywood actor Salman Khan also offered condolences on the "legendary giant's" death.
"My mind is filled with countless interactions with Shri Ratan Tata Ji. I would meet him frequently in Gujarat when I was the CM. We would exchange views on diverse issues. I found his perspectives very enriching. These interactions continued when I came to Delhi. Extremely pained by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family, friends and admirers in this sad hour. Om Shanti," PM Modi stated in a post on X. READ MORE
Speaking of his retirement, Ratan Tata famously said in 2020, "I’m enjoying the separation from the company — I don’t look at newspapers and worry about the bad stuff anymore."
He went on to say that retirement isn't about playing golf or lying on a beach, but it is the urge to do more, even greater.
Ratan Tata wrote these lines on the Facebook page "Humans of Bombay" in 2020. The celebrated industrialist and philanthropist died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday at the age of 86. READ MORE
Ratan Naval Tata, the former Tata Group chairman who transformed a staid group into India's largest and most influential conglomerate with a string of eye-catching deals, has died. He was 86. Tata, who was chairman of the salt to software group for more than two decades, breathed his last at south Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital at 11.30 pm on Wednesday. A Padma Vibhushan recipient, Tata, had been in intensive care at the hospital since Monday. A top official of the Mumbai police was the first to inform of his death, followed by a confirmation by Tata Group chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran who called Tata a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation.
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Ratan Tata Last Rites LIVE Updates: Ratan Naval Tata, veteran industrialist and Tata Group’s chairman emeritus, passed away at a Mumbai hospital due to age-related health conditions. He was 86. The Padma Vibhushan awardee breathed his last at south Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital at 11.30 pm on Wednesday. He had been in intensive care at the hospital since Monday. A top official of the Mumbai police was the first to inform of his death, followed by a confirmation by Tata Group chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran who called Tata "a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation".
The last rites of the illustrious industrialist will be performed with full state honours, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Thursday. In a post on X, Shinde said Tata was a unique blend of morality and entrepreneurship. "He was a living legend who successfully helmed the 150-year-old Tata group. Ratan ji Tata’s mortal remains will be accorded a state funeral,” Shinde added.
Talking to reporters, the Chief Minister later said Tata's relatives have informed that the veteran industrialist's mortal remains will be kept at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in south Mumbai from 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday for people to pay respect. The Maharashtra government has also declared a day of mourning in the state on Thursday to pay tributes to Tata, who was chairman of the salt to software group for more than two decades.
Describing Tata as the pride of the country, Shinde said he will always be an inspiration to the next generation of entrepreneurs. "The resoluteness he displayed during the 26/11 terror attack will always be remembered," the chief minister said. The Tata Group’s Taj Hotel at Colaba was one of the targets of terrorists during the November 2008 attack.
Stay tuned to ABP LIVE for real-time updates as we pay tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Ratan Tata, one of India’s most influential leaders.
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