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Ratan Tata News: Ratan Tata, the chairman emeritus of one of India’s biggest conglomerates Tata Sons passed away on Wednesday. He was 86 years. Earlier today, he was admitted to Mumbai Hospital in intensive care. The Maharashtra government declared a day of mourning in the state on Thursday to pay tributes to Tata Group chairman emeritus Ratan Tata, a statement by the Chief Minister’s office said.
Ratan Naval Tata was born on 28 December 1937. He was an industrialist, philanthropist and former chairman of Tata Sons. He was a chairman of the Tata Group from 1990 to 2012, and interim chairman from October 2016 through February 2017. He continued to head its charitable trusts. In 2008, he received the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honour in India, after receiving the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honour in 2000.
In the year 1991, Ratan Tata took the charge of the Tata group, taking up the mantle from his predecessor JRD Tata, through December 2012. Since then, he has been the chairman emeritus of the nearly USD 130-billion salt-to-software group.
Under his 22 years of chairmanship, the group had a runaway growth led by a slew of acquisitions overseas. The first was the takeover of British firm Tetley Tea by the group firm Tata Tea in 2000 for $450 million.
Gave new meaning to charity & philanthropy throughout his living life: Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai
Deeply saddened to know, Shri. Ratan Tata avl, who gave a new meaning to charity & philanthropy throughout his living life; an ethical business leader who had always put fair practices & country’s interest over any short-term needs; who had imprinted his strong unshakeable values… pic.twitter.com/PmSS0WwmO0
— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) October 9, 2024
Ratan Tata’s trusted young assistant Shantanu Naidu mourns his death
In a post on LinkedIn, Shantanu Naidu says, “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’s death irreparable loss for Indian business and society: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday mourned the death of industrialist Ratan Tata, terming it an irreparable loss for Indian business and society.
Stating that she was saddened by the demise of Tata, Banerjee said the former Tata Group chairman had been a foremost leader of Indian industry and a public-spirited philanthropist
Actor Priyanka Chopra mourns Ratan Tata’s death
Through your kindness, you touched the lives of millions.
Your legacy of leadership and generosity will continue to inspire generations.
Thank you for your unmatched passion and dedication for everything you did for our country. You have been an inspiration to us all and will… pic.twitter.com/1JfSzHXqhG
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) October 9, 2024
Ratan Ji was a personal hero of mine: Kamal Haasan
Ratan Tata Ji was a personal hero of mine, someone I’ve tried to emulate throughout my life. A national treasure whose contributions in nation-building shall forever be etched in the story of modern India.
His true richness lay not in material wealth but in his ethics,… pic.twitter.com/wv4rbkH2i1
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) October 9, 2024
He was a shining beacon of India’s entrepreneurial spirit: Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik
Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of visionary industrialist, philanthropist #RatanTata. He was a shining beacon of India’s entrepreneurial spirit. He has left an indelible legacy in the business landscape across the world which will inspire future generations. My… pic.twitter.com/qq9ZUr8WYF
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) October 9, 2024
Mortal remains of Ratan Tata brought to his residence in Colaba
#WATCH | Maharashtra: The mortal remains of Industrialist Ratan Tata, who passed away at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, were brought to his residence in Colaba
(Visuals from his residence in Colaba) pic.twitter.com/fdbfiWy6mA
— ANI (@ANI) October 9, 2024
Maharashtra Government announces a day of mourning
Maharashtra government announces mourning one day after the sad demise of Ratan Tata. No entertainment programmes will be held during the mourning. Meanwhile, the mortal remains of Ratan Tata will be kept at NCPA lawns from 10:30 a.m. onwards for people to pay their last respects.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde arrives at the Breach Candy Hospital
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Industrialist Ratan Tata passes away at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde arrives at the Breach Candy Hospital#RatanTata pic.twitter.com/968aMDVbjr
— ANI (@ANI) October 9, 2024
Ratan Tata took forward the great Tata legacy and gave it a more impressive global presence
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. He…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 9, 2024
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