Ratan Tata passes away at 86: Tata Sons chairman issues official statement, Narendra Modi shares heartfelt post
Ratan Tata, the esteemed former chairman of Tata Sons, passed away at the age of 86 on October 9, 2024, in a Mumbai hospital, where he was being treated in critical condition. His death was confirmed by Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran.
Ratan Tata, Tata Sons' chairman emeritus, died at the age of 86 on Wednesday, October 9, according to a Tata Group announcement. The former Tata Sons chairman died in a Mumbai hospital while being treated in critical condition.
Tata Sons chairman confirms in an official statement
¡ª Tata Group (@TataCompanies) October 9, 2024
N. Chandrasekaran Chairman, Tata Sons, wrote in an X post, "It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Mr. Ratan Naval Tata, a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation."
Narendra Modi shares heartfelt post
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¡ pic.twitter.com/p5NPcpBbBD
¡ª Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 9, 2024
Remembering Ratan Tata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a heartfelt note, calling Tata "a visionary business leader." He wrote, "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 an unwavering commitment to making our society better."
Modi further added, "One of the most unique aspects of Shri Ratan Tata Ji was his passion towards dreaming big and giving back. He was at the forefront of championing causes like education, healthcare, sanitation, animal welfare to name a few."
One of the most unique aspects of Shri Ratan Tata Ji was his passion towards dreaming big and giving back. He was at the forefront of championing causes like education, healthcare, sanitation, animal welfare to name a few. pic.twitter.com/0867O3yIro
¡ª Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 9, 2024
Internet shares condolences on social media
Many people on the internet were left heartbroken as the news caught fire on the internet. People shared their condolences to the Tata family, wishing Ratan Tata goodbye, thanking him for all his good deeds.
India's "Ratan"
¡ª Harsh Sanghavi (@sanghaviharsh) October 9, 2024
We bid farewell to a shining star, Ratan Tata ji, an iconic industrialist, philanthropist, and India's proud son. His passing leaves an irreplaceable void.
Rest in peace ??#RatanTata pic.twitter.com/u2V4rpPDbx
The clock has stopped ticking. The Titan passes away. #RatanTata was a beacon of integrity, ethical leadership and philanthropy, who has imprinted an indelible mark on the world of business and beyond. He will forever soar high in our memories. R.I.P pic.twitter.com/foYsathgmt
¡ª Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) October 9, 2024
An icon of India went back to the cosmos. #RatanTata will be remembered as the man who gave India the strength to imagine and deliver unparalleled products.
¡ª Srijan Pal Singh (@srijanpalsingh) October 9, 2024
From imagining people's car in Nano, to acquiring global giants and his response to the Mumbai Terror attack on Taj¡ pic.twitter.com/jsPN9ccNYw
The 86-year-old industrialist had earlier this week informed the public that his hospitalization was part of a standard medical assessment due to his age and other health issues. Concerns about his health arose on Wednesday when he was brought to the hospital's intensive care unit.
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