Ratan Tata, the esteemed chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away on Wednesday at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai at the age of 86, following a critical admission due to age-related health issues. Recognized as a transformative leader, Tata played a pivotal role in elevating the Tata Group to a globally renowned conglomerate with a legacy of excellence and integrity spanning nearly 150 years. In honor of his contributions, the Maharashtra government has announced a state funeral for Tata, with arrangements for the public to pay their respects at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in South Mumbai before the ceremony.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde emphasized Tata’s unique blend of ethics and entrepreneurship, calling him a living legend and a role model for future generations of entrepreneurs. A day of official mourning has also been declared in his memory, with flags at government buildings flown at half-mast and all government events in Mumbai canceled.
Prominent figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Draupadi Murmu, have expressed their condolences, reflecting the profound impact Tata had on India and beyond.
• Check LIVE updates here:
07:40 PM · Oct 10, 2024
Simone Tata leaves Worli crematorium after paying last respects to Ratan Tata.
07:10 PM · Oct 10, 2024
Ratan Tata’s last rites performed with full state honours at Worli crematorium.
07:00 PM · Oct 10, 2024
Goodbye my lighthouse’: Ratan Tata’s long time aide Shantanu Naidu pays tribute.
06:50 PM · Oct 10, 2024
‘Huge contribution of Tata in advancing the country’: Chhattisgarh CM lauds Ratan Tata’s role.
05:56 PM · Oct 10, 2024
Delhi: On the demise of Ratan Tata, Former Cricketer Kapil Dev says, ” Such a great man, when someone like that passes away, naturally we feel bad but the legacy he has left behind…I have no words…everybody has to leave this world but people will be known for their work…we will never find a better person than him”
05:32 PM · Oct 10, 2024
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and other leaders pay tribute to veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, at Worli crematorium in Mumbai.
04:56 PM · Oct 10, 2024
Former President Ram Nath Kovind says “He was a symbol of simplicity and humility. Whenever I used to invite him during banquets at Rashtrapati Bhavan, despite being such a famous industrialist, I saw his humility that he never seemed like one of the big industrialists of our country, he seemed like a patriot, a simple man and always followed protocol. I saw that he had a very good thinking. Most industrialists set up industries for money, but he used to tell everyone that if you people want to set up industries, then national interest should always be there. When we see any of the industries of Tata Group, we will see national interest the most in them”
04:56 PM · Oct 10, 2024
Country will always miss him”: Priyanka Gandhi pays tribute to Ratan Tata.
04:53 PM · Oct 10, 2024
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and other leaders present for the last rites of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, in Mumbai.
His last rites will be carried out with full state honour.
04:30 PM · Oct 10, 2024
The mortal remains of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata brought to Worli crematorium for his last rites, which will be carried out with full state honour.
04:28 PM · Oct 10, 2024
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel arrives at Worli Crematorium for the last rites of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata.
04:26 PM · Oct 10, 2024
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis arrive at Worli Crematorium for the last rites of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata.
04:26 PM · Oct 10, 2024
Union Minister Piyush Goyal says “He took it upon himself as a challenge and a national duty to revive Air India. He guided the board…Now their bold move to merge Vistara and Air India is truly remarkable. I acknowledge and thank Ratan Tata and Tata Group. I am a regular Air India traveller and I am sure the ‘Maharaja’ will be in action as they are getting their new planes coming into service…”
04:17 PM · Oct 10, 2024
On the demise of Ratan Tata, Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma says, ” I’m deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Ratan Tata, he was a very well-known figure not just because of how he transformed industry and TATAs… especially because of his philanthropic work and kindness to people…that what he will be remembered most for…”