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Tata Group’s chairman emeritus and veteran industrialist Ratan Tata died at a Mumbai hospital late on Wednesday night. Tata, who led the salt-to-software conglomerate to new heights, was 86.
A recipient of Padma Vibhushan, he breathed his last at south Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital at 11.30 pm, a top police official told PTI. He was admitted to the hospital for the past few days.
In a statement, Tata’s family said, “We his brothers, sisters, and family take solace and comfort in the outpouring of love and respect from all who admired him.
“While he is no longer with us in person, his legacy of humility, generosity and purpose will continue to inspire future generations.”
Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran, in a statement, confirmed the death of Tata, and described him as his “friend, mentor and guide”.
For the past few days, Tata had been admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai.
As soon as the news broke, X was flooded with rich tributes
Droupadi Murmu, President of India.
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
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 9, 2024
S Jaishankar , External Affairs Minister
Remembering Ratan Tata.
On the occasion of the conferment of honorary citizenship on him by Singapore. pic.twitter.com/cVUsCBCY7c
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 10, 2024
Rahul Gandhi, Leader Of Opposition, Lok Sabha
Ratan Tata was a man with a vision. He has left a lasting mark on both business and philanthropy.
My condolences to his family and the Tata community.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 9, 2024
Shashi Tharoor, Senior Congress Leader
So much has been said about the life and legacy of Ratan Tata, who sadly passed away last night at 86, that is impossible to distil into a tweet. He was a titan of business and a giant of a human being, an exemplary leader who displayed great vision and compassion towards his… https://t.co/UPcI3yuzsD
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) October 10, 2024
Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi party President and Former UP CM
जिन्होंने सिखाया कैसे उसूलों के साथ कारोबार किया जाता है, अपने लाभ को कल्याण के लिए लगाया जाता है, ऐसे महान रतन टाटा जी का जाना इतिहास के एक पन्ने का पलट जाना है।
भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि! pic.twitter.com/nwfuyJ6mOd
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) October 10, 2024
Sharad Pawar, NCP ( SP) President
जगभरात आपल्या गौरवास्पद कामगिरीतून देशाचा लौकीक वाढवणारे टाटा समूहाचे अध्यक्ष उद्योगपती रतन टाटा यांनी जगाचा निरोप घेतला. देशावर ओढवणाऱ्या नैसर्गिक अथवा मानवी अशा प्रत्येक संकटावर मात करण्यासाठी सदैव मदतीचा हात देणे हा रतन टाटा यांचा स्वभाव सदैव स्मरणात राहील. सामाजिक जाणीवेतून…
— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) October 9, 2024
Supriya Sule , NCP (SP) Leader
टाटा उद्योगसमूहाचे प्रमुख रतन टाटा यांच्या निधनाची बातमी अतिशय दुःखद आहे. भारतीय उद्योगविश्वात रतन टाटा हे नाव विश्वास आणि औदार्याचे प्रतिक होते. आपल्या कार्यकाळात त्यांनी टाटा उद्योगसमूहाची मूल्ये कायम राखली.त्यांच्या निधनामुळे समाजाप्रती आपले उत्तरदायित्व मानणारा उमद्या मनाचा… pic.twitter.com/4dnZSQX2Dz
— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) October 9, 2024
Priyanka Chaturvedi Shiv Sena ( UBT)
Ratan Tataji is no more, a legend is no more.
I fall short of words to express my sense of deep loss and also share heartfelt gratitude for his contribution towards the nation.
A true Ratan for his contribution towards industry, employability and nation building is no more.… pic.twitter.com/pXLD6INo3f— Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) October 9, 2024
Sagarika Ghose, TMC, Rajya Sabha MP
A giant passes. Farewell #RatanTata . Titan of industry, philanthropist, who believed in using wealth for the social and public good. pic.twitter.com/RCO9Wxc2yQ
— Sagarika Ghose (@sagarikaghose) October 10, 2024
