Tata Sons said in a statement on Wednesday that Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus, had passed away. He was eighty-six. Since Monday, Ratan Tata, the chairman of the group for over 20 years, has been receiving critical treatment in a hospital in Mumbai.
Ratan Tata’s passing was announced by N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons. The chairman emeritus of one of the largest businesses in India has been hospitalized at the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai for the past few days. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his profound sorrow at Ratan Tata’s departure and referred to him as an exceptional human being, a visionary business leader, and a kind soul.
Ratan Naval Tata was born in Mumbai on 28 December 1987. He he is an Indian industrialist and philanthropist passed away on October 9 2024 he chaired Tata Group and Tata sons from 1992 to 2012 and then the company from October 2016 to February 2017. He was also awarded the second highest civilian honour in India the Padma Vibhushan in 2008 Ratan Tata was previously awarded the third highest civilian honour Bhushan in 2000.
Ratan Tata Cremation and Final Rites
On Thursday, October 10, 2024, in the evening, the last ceremonies of the well-known industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata were carried out at a central Mumbai cremation with full state honors. Tata was honored by the Mumbai police with a gun salute. At the Worli crematorium were members of the industry titan’s family, such as his half-brother Noel Tata, as well as high-ranking Tata Group executives including chairman N. Chandrasekaran. Thursday morning saw the hearse carrying the remains of industrialist Ratan Tata, decorated with white flowers, being driven from his home to the NCPA in south Mumbai, where it was stored for people to pay their final respects.
Bengal Inc Mourns Loss of Ratan Tata
The business world in Bengal and around India is in sorrow at the passing of the renowned former chairman of the Tata Group, Ratan Tata. Leaders in the industry and organizations alike paid tribute to Tata, expressing their profound sadness and appreciation for his legacy. Tata’s transformative leadership was praised by MCCI President Amit Saraogi, who noted that the Tata Group’s revenues increased from USD 4 billion to over USD 100 billion. Saraogi also emphasized Tata’s noteworthy contributions to philanthropy and corporate social responsibility.
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