PM Modi mourns Ratan Tata’s demise: ‘Visionary business leader, unwavering commitment to society…’

Ratan Tata Passes Away: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to the microblogging platform ‘X’, formerly Twitter, to mourn the demise of Ratan Tata, the patriarch of India's biggest conglomerate, Tata Group. Tata, chairman emeritus of the auto-to-steel conglomerate, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, in a Mumbai hospital after being admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) over age-related illnesses. He was 86 years old.

“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 improving our society,” said PM Modi in a post on his social platform ‘X’.

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"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, and animal welfare, to name a few," said PM Modi.

Expressing grief over Tata's demise, PM Modi added, “My mind is filled with countless interactions with Shri Ratan Tata Ji. I would meet him frequently in Gujarat when I was the CM. We would exchange views on diverse issues. I found his perspectives very enriching. These interactions continued when I came to Delhi. Extremely pained by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family, friends and admirers in this sad hour. Om Shanti,” added PM Modi.

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Earlier this week, the business tycoon said he was undergoing routine medical investigations due to age and related medical conditions. Tata was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. N Chandrasekaran, the chairperson of the Tata Group, said in an official statement, “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.”

"I extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones on behalf of the entire Tata family. His legacy will continue to inspire us as we strive to uphold the principles he so passionately championed," added Chandrasekaran.

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"I extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones on behalf of the entire Tata family. His legacy will continue to inspire us as we strive to uphold the principles he so passionately championed," added Chandrasekaran.

Tata became chairman of the autos-to-steel conglomerate in 1991 and ran the group founded by his great-grandfather more than a hundred years ago until 2012. He founded the telecommunications company Tata Teleservices in 1996 and took the IT company Tata Consultancy Services public in 2004. After stepping down, he was conferred the title of chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, Tata Industries, Tata Motors, Tata Steel and Tata Chemicals.