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PremiumRatan Tata Death News Highlights: Veteran industrialist, Ratan Tata, who was regarded as an idol for many because of his visionary leadership and philanthropic initiatives, was laid to rest in Mumbai on Thursday.
The Tata Group’s chairman emeritus, Ratan Tata, breathed his last at south Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran confirmed the death of the 86-year-old business tycoon.
On Thursday, Ratan Tata's mortal remains were kept at National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA), for people to pay their last respects to the veteran industrialist. In evening, Ratan Tata's mortal remains were cremated at Worli Crematorium after the last rites were performed with full state honour.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani his wife Nita Ambani and several other eminent personalities arrived at National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) Mumbai, to pay last respects to the iconic industrialists who will be remembered for generations.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde tabled the proposal of conferring Bharat Ratna Award on Ratan Tata posthumously. The approved proposal will be submitted to the Central government for its approval.
The mortal remains of the iconic industrialist, escorted by Ratan Tata's closest aide, Shantanu Naidu, have been taken to National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) Mumbai, at 10:30 am for the public to pay their last respects. NCP-SCP Chief Sharad Pawar, KM Birla paid their last respects to the business tycoon. Home Minister Amit Shah is also expected to attend the last rites on behalf of Modi government.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he was extremely pained by the passing of Ratan Tata and termed him a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said industrialist Ratan Tata will be accorded a state funeral.
Talking to reporters, Shinde said Tata's relatives have informed that his mortal remains will be kept at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in south Mumbai from 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday for people to pay respect.
Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said that he was 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."
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Tata Group Companies on Thursday conducted a meeting to console the death of Tata Sons Chairman emeritus Ratan Naval Tata. The industrialist died in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: To mark respect to the Tata Son 's Chairman Emeritus, Ratan Tata, Tata group of Airlines, Air India, Air India Express, and Vistara made inflight announcement, reported ANI on Thursday.
A source on the airline said that the announcement was done on all the flights of Tata Group.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Remembering Ratan Tata as a true friend who alwayas remained humble, kind and immaculate, businessman Niranjan Hiranandani said, “The nation mourns a great leader, a visionary, an industrialist, a charitable person, but more than all, the great success of the Tata empire, which has grown by leaps and bounds."
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of Ratan Tata and said, “I'm deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Ratan Tata. He was a very well-known figure not just because of how he transformed industry and Tatas, especially because of his philanthropic work and kindness to people--that is what he will be remembered most for."
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Durga Puja committees in Jamshedpur voluntarily have decided to play no music during the festival as a mark of respect to Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons Ratan Naval Tata, who died in a Mumbai hospital a day ago, reported PTI.
A senior functionary of the Central Durga Puja Committee of the city said some of the organisers have also put up Tata's photograph beside the marquees.
"We have appealed to all the community puja committees to observe the festival in a simple manner and urged them not to play any music, barring mandatory instruments like 'dhak' (drum) etc, to pay respect to Ratan Tata," General Secretary of the Central Puja Committee, Ashutosh Kumar Singh, told PTI.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Paying tribute to Ratan Tata, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared his photo with the business icon and expressed his happiness for being able to spend time with the industrialist.
“In his life, and demise, Mr Ratan Tata has moved the nation. I was fortunate to spend time with him, but millions, who have never met him, feel the same grief that I feel today. Such is his impact. From his love for animals to philanthropy, he showed that true progress can only be achieved when we care for those who don’t have the means to take care of themselves," said Sachin Tendulkar in a post on X.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Paying tribute to industrialist Ratan Tata, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti shared how Ratan Tata was the first Indian who sent him wishes after he was nominated to serve as the US Ambassador to India.
US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti says, "...We mourn his loss in this country and in this world. When I was nominated by President Biden to serve as the 26th Ambassador of the United States to India, the first email I got from anybody, American or Indian, was from Mr Tata… He was one of those people whose vision was as limitless as the horizon..."
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Ratan Tata is more than just a businessman but an iconic leader, visionary, philanthropists, unconventional investors, and whatnot, and he never shied away from tough situations. Recalling one such situation, Maharashtra’s Additional Director General of Police Vishwas Nangre Patil told PTI, "Ratan Tata stood like a rock for three days outside the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Colaba as security forces carried out an operation against Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists."
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday paid tribute to industrialist Ratan Tata. In a post on X, FM Sitharaman said, “Saddened by the passing away of Shri Ratan Tata, a leader par excellence, visionary industrialist, and philanthropist whose contributions have left an indelible mark on our society."
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Organisers of Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2024 paid tribute to the veteran industrialist Ratan Tata on the second day of the program on Thursday, reported ANI.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Hockey India President Dilip Kumar Tirkey on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of Ratan Tata and applauded his immense contribution in taking India to new heights in term of development and progress.
Hockey India President Dilip Kumar Tirkey says, "... He has contributed greatly to the welfare of the country and the common people. Today, India has reached new heights and he has played a major role. He was a very simple and down-to-earth person..."
Ratan Tata Last Rites LIVE: Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Thursday paid condolences to Ratan Tata and said that he was one of the biggest businessmen in the country.
“It is very sad. He (Ratan Tata) was one of the biggest businessmen in the country and had a special place. The void left behind by him is impossible to fill," said Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda
Ratan Tata Last Rites LIVE: Zee Group's Subhash Chandra Goenka on Thursday announced that the group will create a biography film on his life.
"It is a great loss. People like us from the business world should take inspiration from him (Ratan Tata) and his life. That's why Zee Group has decided this morning to create a biography film on his life," said Subhash Chandra Goenka.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Simone Tata, step mother of Ratan Tata left Worli Crematorium after paying last respects to the veteran industrialist .
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Former cricketer Kapil Dev paid tribute to Ratan Tata on Thursday and called him one of the most influential leaders of the country.
“I think since the day of Independence if we have to talk about the top 10 most influential people in India, he (Ratan Tata) will be at the top. I have met him a few times, he was an animal lover. He was a fantastic human being, he was one of the pioneers who taught how to build industries. My words are not enough to define his greatness," ANI quoted former cricketer Kapil Dev as saying.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday expressed grief over Ratan Tata's demise and told ANI, “It is a big loss for Jharkhand... Ratan Tata started his life as an engineer but he has also worked in furnaces... He was always concerned about Jharkhand... He wanted to build another steel plant in Santhal Pargana... He was a very noble person…"
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Paying tribute to Ratan Tata, Danish Ambassador to India said, "Ratan Tata means a lot to all of us and most importantly, he created the link between India and the world outside. He is and he was the captain of Indian industry, and he turned business traditions into global traditions. May his soul rest in peace…"
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti paid a honourable tribute to Ratan Tata on X after the veteran industrialist passed away on Wednesday. In his social media post, Garcetti recalled how Ratan Tata was the first person from India to congratulate him when he was nominated to serve as ambassador.
“India and the world have lost a giant with a giant heart. When I was nominated to serve as ambassador, the first congratulations from India came from Ratan Tata, who gave so much in service to my hometown, serving on the board of the University of Southern California. He saw a future of greater prosperity and equality for his country and did so much for our world. May his memory be a blessing," read Garcetti’s post on X.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Ratan Tata was laid to rest with full state honour on Wednesday. Several visuals from his last rites ceremony have been doing rounds on the internet. In one of the visuals, shared by Congress leader Shama Mohamed spiritual leaders from all the religion stood at the funeral of Ratan Tata.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai paid condolences to the demise of Ratan Tata and highlighted his immense contribution in the development of industries in the country.
"He had a huge contribution in advancing the industry in the country. He did remarkable work in the fields of education, health, and cleanliness in the country. His demise is an irreparable loss for the nation. I offer my humble tribute to him …," Deo told ANI.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Congress President on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of Ratan Tata and called him a ‘born industrialist and philanthrophist’. While interacting with the media, Kharge said, “Ratan Tata was a born industrialist and phelonthrophist and he used to do the right thing. He never tried to do any kind of fraud in the industry or earn money by any other means. He always says that the country comes first. I met him many times when I was the Industry Minister. When the Prime Minister of Japan was here, I got the opportunity to meet him...I pay tribute to him from my heart."
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Puducherry Let Governor K Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of former Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata and regarded his demise as a great loss for the country. Kailashnathan further said, "The modesty, politeness and long perspective vision of Ratan Tara were his chief hallmarks. He was a great son of India and was a great soul."
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Paying tribute to Ratan Tata, ReNewCorp CEO Sumant Sinha shared the veteran businessman’s core values which inspired him the most.
“I first met him as a management trainee when he interviewed me for TAS, a meeting that left a deep mark on me. His humility, ethics and genuine interest in social issues and people is what made him truly extraordinary. Over the years I observed the integrity with which he conducted business, and relentlessly pursued his passion to silently make the world a better place. His contributions have touched countless lives, including mine," read a post by Sinha on X.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Late Ratan Tata's manager Shantanu Naidu left Worli Crematorium after paying his last respects to industrialist.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: CII President Sanjiv Puri expressed grief over the demise of Ratan Tata. In a video message shared on social media Puri said, “I am deeply saddened by the passing away of Ratan Tata, a legend in the Indian industry. His unwavering pursuit of excellence, a profound commitment to social development and a pioneering spirit that revolutionised the Indian corporate landscape, elevated Indian industry to the global stage. I personally learnt a lot from him."
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla paid last respects to Ratan Tata. While interacting with the media, he said,“He (Ratan Tata) had so much love for India that he wanted every work of his to have an impact on the country and help it progress. His contribution will always be there. He’ll be missed but he’s left an impact that very few people can."
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Veteran industrialist's pet dog ‘Goa’ paid tribute to Ratan Tata at NCPA lawns in Mumbai. Ratan Tata's mortal remains have been cremated at Worli crematorium after state honour.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Minutes before the cremation of veteran industrialist, police guard gave 21-gun salute to the veteran industrialist Ratan Tata. The last rites of the philanthropists are being performed with state honour at Worli crematorium in Mumbai
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Former Indian Cricket team captain, Kapil Dev expressed grief over the demise of Indian businessman Ratan Tata and said, “Such a great man, when someone like that passes away, naturally we feel bad but the legacy he has left behind...I have no words...everybody has to leave this world but people will be known for their work...we will never find a better person than him"
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Union Minister Piyush Goyal and Ramdas Athawale, and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel leave from Worli Crematorium, where the mortal remains of industrialist Ratan Tata are being cremated.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates:Ratan Tata funeral performed
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and other leaders pay tribute to veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, at Worli crematorium in Mumbai.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: After paying tribute to Ratan Tata in Mumbai, Amit Shah shared a post on X, dedicated to the veteran industrialist.
"Have joined millions of Indians to grieve the sad demise of Ratan Tata Ji. Also laid a wreath on behalf of PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji," Shah said in a post on X.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Prestigious hospitals in Varanasi including the Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Center (MPMMCC) and Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital (HBCH) held a heartfelt tribute for Ratan Tata, the veteran industrialist and philanthropist, following his passing at the age of 86 at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal paid tribute to Ratan Tata and shared how the demise of the industrialist is a personal loss for him.
"The one story I'd like to share today is his key role in the founding of my second company Ola Electric. One day in 2017 I got a call from him asking me to come to Mumbai. He just said - 'Bhavish I want to take you somewhere and show you something exciting'," he wrote in a post on X.
"His loss feels so personal because it is for me. He was my hero growing up, like for so many others... My relationship with Mr Tata started in 2008. I was graduating from IIT Bombay and he was the guest speaker at our convocation. I was a young kid but his words that day stayed with me - to serve one's country," he wrote.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Paying tribute to Ratan Naval Tata, Former President Ram Nath Kovind said, “He was a symbol of simplicity and humility. Whenever I used to invite him during banquets at Rashtrapati Bhavan, despite being such a famous industrialist, I saw his humility that he never seemed like one of the big industrialists of our country, he seemed like a patriot, a simple man and always followed protocol. I saw that he had a very good thinking. Most industrialists set up industries for money, but he used to tell everyone that if you people want to set up industries, then national interest should always be there. When we see any of the industries of Tata Group, we will see national interest the most in them."
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, paid tribute to late Ratan Tata and expressed her condolences to the family and loved ones of the industrialist.
"Shri Ratan Tata Ji gave new heights to the Indian industry with his tireless hard work and progressive approach. The unprecedented example set by Shri Ratan Tata Ji in the field of public welfare and service to humanity will continue to inspire for centuries. The country will always miss him. My deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Shri Ratan Tata ji," Priyanka Gandhi said on Social Media X.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Several eminent leaders, politicians, and industrialists including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and other leaders present for the last rites of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, in Mumbai.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav reaches Worli crematorium where last rites of veteran industrialist RatanTata will be held shortly.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Highlighting late Ratan Tata's love for his dog, the caretaker of the pet said, “This dog has been with us for the last 11 years. The security guards brought this dog from Goa when we went there for a picnic. Ratan Tata loved him a lot. The name of the dog is Goa since he was brought from Goa."
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel arrvied at Worli Crematorium for last rites of industrialist Ratan Tata.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Bharti Enterprises Vice-Chairman Rakesh Bharti Mittal paid his tribute to business icon and legend Ratan Tata as a Very good corporate citizen who was not only a business legend but also did noble work for society through his philanthropic works. Speaking exclusively with ANI, Mittal said, "He was a very good corporate citizen who not only put his heart and mind into businesses but equally into philanthropic initiatives. And to my mind, if I say that the humility he had was something to learn from him, I had the opportunity of meeting him a couple of times and every time it was a great humbling and learning experience for me...I think the nation must celebrate his life and see how good corporate governance." (ANI)
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Mortal remains of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata brought to the crematorium for last rite ritual, which will be carried out with full state honour
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Ratan Tata's brother along with other family members arrived at the Worli Crematorium centre for the last rite rituals. (Visuals: PTI)
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Ratan Tata's mortal remains were taken to Worli crematorium on Thursday for the last rite ceremony,
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Paying tribute to Ratan Tata, Hinduja Group Chairman GP Hinduja said on Thursday,"Ratan Tata was not just India's leading and noblest business titan; he was an institution in himself. Ratan added many enduring chapters to the Tata Legacy by taking it global."
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Paying tribute to the industrialist who was more famous for his kind behaviour, unconventional instincts, and philanthropy, Subho Roy, President, Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), said, “ For us he will be remembered as the first of his generation to invest in digital startups such as Snapdeal, Lenskart, Urban Company, and others. He led the trend and others followed."
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Amit Shah, Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis and other eminent personalities arrive at Worli crematorium to attend the funeral of Ratan Tata.
Ratan Tata Death News Live Updates: Ratan Tata's mortal remains being taken to Worli Crematorium for last rites. Funeral to begin soon
