India lost a pillar of its corporate landscape last night. Ratan Tata, the visionary business leader and chairman emeritus of Tata Group passed away at 86, on October 9, 2024, leaving behind an indelible mark on the country's business heritage. Prime Minister Modi, fellow industry leaders, and celebrities share tributes and condolences as they hail Ratan Tata’s remarkable legacy. Read on to read the heartfelt messages, condolences, and tributes shared by the leading figures of the country and know the latest updates.
Ratan Tata Passes Away
“Shri Ratan Tata Ji was a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being. He provided stable leadership to one of India’s oldest and most prestigious business houses. At the same time, his contribution went far beyond the boardroom. He endeared himself to several people thanks to his humility, kindness and unwavering commitment to making our society better,” wrote PM Modi, sharing a picture of him with Ratan Tata from a past event.
They say you have gone ..
— Simi_Garewal (@Simi_Garewal) October 9, 2024
It's too hard to bear your loss..too hard.. Farewell my friend..#RatanTata pic.twitter.com/FTC4wzkFoV
“They say you have gone… It's too hard to bear your loss… too hard... Farewell my friend… #RatanTata,” wrote Ratan Tata’s ex-girlfriend, Simi Garewal.
#RatanTata: A visionary leader and True Icon has passed away at 86. His visionary leadership shaped India’s corporate world. A major loss for the nation. End of an era!! REST IN PEACE SIR. 💔🙏 pic.twitter.com/cCsU2fUXVo
— Hail Prabhas (@HailPrabhas007) October 9, 2024
The ‘Baahubali’ star Prabhas wrote, “#RatanTata: A visionary leader and True Icon has passed away at 86. His visionary leadership shaped India’s corporate world. A major loss for the nation. End of an era!! REST IN PEACE SIR. 💔🙏,” sharing a picture of Ratan Tata and a video clip of Tata saying, “The greatest pleasure I’ve had is trying to do something that everybody says could not be done.”
I am unable to accept the absence of Ratan Tata.
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) October 9, 2024
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.… pic.twitter.com/ujJC2ehTTs
The chairperson of Mahindra and Mahindra wrote, “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 would have been invaluable. With him gone, all we can do is commit to emulating his example. Because he was a businessman for whom financial wealth and success were 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 🙏🏽.”
— Tata Group (@TataCompanies) October 9, 2024
The Tata Group shared a post in grief.
Ratan Tata’s Last Rites
According to the reports, a statement read that the mortal remains of Ratan Tata will be kept at NCPA lawns from 10:30 am onwards to let the public pay their respects. “The mortal remains of Mr Ratan N Tata will be taken to the NCPA Lawns, Nariman Point, Mumbai at 10:30 am on Thursday, October 10, 2024, for members of the public to pay their last respects and homage to the departed soul.”
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The Maharashtra Government also announced a day of mourning following the tragic loss of the nation with the passing away of Ratan Tata. during the mourning period, there will be no entertainment programmes.
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