Ratan Tata, Titan Of Indian Industry Passes Away At 86

Ratan Tata, a titan of Indian industry and Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Sons conglomerate passed away on October 9 in Mumbai. He was 86 years old. Tata had been under intensive care in South Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital since Monday where he was undergoing routine medical investigations due to age and related medical conditions.

Earlier today, the Tata Sons group confirmed his death through a press statement, but mentioned no cause of death.

Ratan Tata succeeded J.R.D. Tata in 1991 as the head of Tata Sons and transformed it into a global business conglomerate over the course of the next two decades, before handing over the reins of the company to the Tata Group. After retiring, he became heavily involved in philanthropic activities through Tata Trusts. Earlier this year in March, Tata opened a hospital for small animals in Mumbai, which became his last large-scale philanthropic project. In 2008, the Indian government also honored Tata with the Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second-highest civilian honor.

In the hours since his death, influential personalities from the worlds of business and politics paid tribute to his legacy. In a social media post , Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote that Tata “was a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being.”

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi also offered his condolences , saying that “Tata was a man with a vision. He has left a lasting mark on both business and philanthropy.”

Industrialist Mukesh Ambani of the Reliance Group mourned his passing and called Tata a dear friend, while Anand Mahindra of the Mahindra Group, and Harsh Goenka of the RPG Group penned tributes through social media.

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google also took to X to pay his tribute. “He leaves an extraordinary business and philanthropic legacy and was instrumental in mentoring and developing the modern business leadership in India,” he wrote in the post.

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