Ratan Tata funeral Highlights: ‘Goodbye my lighthouse,’ long-time aide Shantanu Naidu pays final tribute
- 9:17 PM IST, Oct 10 Veteran industrialist honoured at day 2 of Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2024
- 8:48 PM IST, Oct 10 Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan pays tribute
- 8:11 PM IST, Oct 10 Film industry pays tribute to 'titan' and 'legend'
- 6:54 PM IST, Oct 10 ‘Goodbye my lighthouse,’ long-time aide Shantanu Naidu pays final tribute
- 6:41 PM IST, Oct 10 ‘His demise is an irreparable loss,’ says Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai
- 6:30 PM IST, Oct 10 Mallikarjun Kharge describes Ratan Tata as ‘born industrialist and philanthropist’
- 6:22 PM IST, Oct 10 UK minister pays homage to ‘titan’ of business world Ratan Tata
- 5:17 PM IST, Oct 10 Amit Shah, Piyush Goyal, Eknath Shinde and others leaders present at last rites
- 5:12 PM IST, Oct 10 ‘He was symbol of simplicity,’ says Former President Ram Nath Kovind
Ratan Tata funeral Highlights: The final rites of renowned industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata were conducted with full state honours at a central Mumbai crematorium on Thursday evening. Mumbai Police honoured Tata with a ceremonial gun salute. Family members, including his half-brother Noel Tata, along with top Tata Group executives like chairman N Chandrasekaran, were in attendance at the Worli crematorium....Read More
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- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, and Congress leader Sushilkumar Shinde were among those present at the cremation.
- The last rites were performed in accordance with Parsi traditions, as confirmed by a priest at the crematorium. After the funeral, three more days of rituals will be observed at Ratan Tata's bungalow in Colaba, south Mumbai.
- Ratan Tata passed away on Wednesday night at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai at the age of 86. The chief minister's office has also declared a one-day mourning period in light of Ratan Tata's death, with no state celebrations scheduled for today.
- All government buildings will fly the national flag at half-mast, and no cultural or entertainment programmes will be held. “Ratan Tata's funeral will be conducted with all state honours,” the CMO of Maharashtra added.
- Earlier, Prime Minister Modi referred to Ratan Tata as a “visionary business leader, a compassionate soul, and an extraordinary human being,” highlighting his remarkable passion for dreaming big and giving back.
- Born on December 28, 1937, in Mumbai, Ratan Tata led the Tata Group from 1991 until his retirement in 2012 and was later appointed Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons.
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Veteran industrialist honoured at day 2 of Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2024
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: The nation is grieving the loss of esteemed industrialist Ratan Tata, who passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 86, ANI reported
On Day 2 of Lakme Fashion Week, the fashion industry came together at The Grand in Vasant Kunj in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) to honour his significant legacy.
Prior to the fashion shows, a moving tribute was displayed on a large screen, highlighting Ratan Tata's contributions and influence.
This touching moment set the atmosphere for a day of creativity and reflection.
Earlier that day, Tata's mortal remains began their final journey to the Prayer Hall at the Worli Crematorium on Dr. E Moses Road.
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan pays tribute
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan paid tribute to the esteemed industrialist Ratan Tata on Thursday, describing him as one of India's "Navratnas."
Ratan Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday night at the age of 86.
Pradhan remarked, "...Tata is one of the Navratnas of our country. I had the privilege of spending some time with him. Ratan Tata was an incredibly humble, down-to-earth, and caring individual. His death is a significant loss for the nation. His insights, suggestions, and guidance are invaluable for us as policymakers... Ratan Tata ji will be greatly missed."
He further added, "I pray that the values and ideals held by Ratan Tata ji continue to be relevant in our country's development."
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Film industry pays tribute to 'titan' and 'legend'
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Prominent film personalities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and SS Rajamouli, expressed their sorrow over the passing of Ratan Tata, the chairman emeritus of the Tata Group and a legendary industrialist.
Tata, who was well-known for his philanthropic efforts in addition to his esteemed leadership in the industry, passed away late Wednesday night at a private hospital in Mumbai at the age of 86.
Bachchan remarked that Tata's passing signifies the end of an era. The megastar, who collaborated with Bipasha Basu and John Abraham in the 2004 film "Aetbaar," which was produced by Tata, shared his heartfelt tribute.
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Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: ‘Goodbye my lighthouse,’ long-time aide Shantanu Naidu pays final tribute
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Shantanu Naidu, a long-time associate of Ratan Tata, bid a farewell to the industrialist on Thursday, likening his mentor to a "lighthouse."
In an early morning post on a professional networking site, Naidu, who serves as a general manager in the Office of RNT, wrote, "The hole that this friendship has now left with me, I will spend the rest of my life trying to fill."
Later that morning, Naidu was seen leading the truck carrying Tata's mortal remains, riding a Yezdi motorcycle out of Tata's residence.
"Grief is the price to pay for love. Goodbye, my dear lighthouse," Naidu added in his emotional post, which included a photo of the two in what appeared to be a chartered aircraft.
Tata and Naidu shared a deep bond, forged over their mutual love and concern for dogs. Naidu, a Pune-based young man, had initially started working for a Tata group company, and this shared passion brought them closer.
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: ‘His demise is an irreparable loss,’ says Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed his condolences on the passing of Ratan Tata, highlighting his immense contribution to advancing industry in India.
Vishnu Deo Sai said that Tata made significant strides in the fields of education, healthcare, and sanitation, leaving a lasting impact on the nation.
He described Tata's demise as an “irreparable loss for the country” and offered his heartfelt tribute to the late industrialist.
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Mallikarjun Kharge describes Ratan Tata as ‘born industrialist and philanthropist’
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, speaking in Bengaluru, described Ratan Tata as a "born industrialist and philanthropist" who always did the right thing. He noted that Tata never engaged in fraudulent practices or sought to make money by unethical means, consistently putting the nation's interests first.
Kharge shared that he had met Tata many times, particularly during his tenure as Industry Minister. He recalled an opportunity to meet him when the Prime Minister of Japan visited India.
"I pay tribute to him from my heart," Kharge said, honouring Tata's legacy.
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: UK minister pays homage to ‘titan’ of business world Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds honoured Ratan Tata, referring to him as a "titan" of the business world who had a significant impact on British industry.
Following the announcement of Tata's passing on Wednesday night, Reynolds expressed his condolences on social media, recognizing Tata's pivotal role in establishing the Mumbai-based Tata Group as one of the largest employers in the UK.
"Sad to hear about the passing of Ratan Tata. He was truly a titan of the business world and someone who played a huge role in shaping British industry," Reynolds stated.
"My thoughts and prayers are with his friends, family, and everyone in the Tata Group," he added.
Ratan Tata: Kapil Dev mourns Tata's passing, calls him irreplaceable.
Ratan Tata: On the demise of Ratan Tata, former cricketer Kapil Dev expressed his sorrow, saying, “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. Everyone has to leave this world, but people are remembered for their work. We will never find a better person than him.”
Ratan Tata: Last rites of industry legend with full state honours at Worli crematorium
Ratan Tata: Last rites of industry legend being performed with full state honours at Worli crematorium in Mumbai.
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Amit Shah, Piyush Goyal, Eknath Shinde and others leaders present at last rites
Ratan Tata : Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde, deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel, and other leaders are present at the last rites of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata in Mumbai.
His final rites will be conducted with full state honours.
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: ‘He was symbol of simplicity,’ says Former President Ram Nath Kovind
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Former President Ram Nath Kovind says, "Ratan Tata was a symbol of simplicity and humility. Whenever I invited him to banquets at Rashtrapati Bhavan, despite being such a renowned industrialist, he displayed a humility that made him seem more like a patriot and a simple man rather than one of the country's leading industrialists. He always adhered to protocol and demonstrated profound thinking. While most industrialists focus on profit, he emphasized that the national interest should always come first when establishing industries. The Tata Group's ventures consistently reflect this commitment to national interest."
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Kovind remembers Ratan Tata as a symbol of simplicity and humility
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Remembering Ratan Tata, former President of India Ram Nath Kovind described him as a symbol of simplicity and humility. “Whenever I invited him to banquets at Rashtrapati Bhavan, despite being such a renowned industrialist, his humility stood out. He never appeared to be one of the big industrialists of our country; instead, he seemed like a patriot and a simple man who always followed protocol,” he said.
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Rakesh Bharti Mittal honours Ratan Tata as a remarkable corporate citizen
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Bharti Enterprises vice-chairman Rakesh Bharti Mittal paid tribute to business icon Ratan Tata, describing him as a remarkable corporate citizen who was not only a business legend but also committed to noble causes through his philanthropic efforts.
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Public viewing ends, mortal remains of Tata reach at Worli crematorium
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Industry legend and philanthropic icon Ratan Tata's mortal remains have arrived at Worli crematorium for last rites.
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Mortal remains of industrialist to be cremated at electric crematorium as per his wishes
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Industrialist Ratan Tata's mortal remains will be cremated at the electric crematorium at Worli, as per his wishes. Central ministers, state ministers and Bollywood celebrities are present to pay their last respects.
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Amit Shah, Eknath Shinde, and others arrive at Worli crematorium
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Union home minister Amit Shah along with Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde Devendra Fadnavis and Union minister Piyush Goyal arrived at Worli crematorium for last rites of veteran industrialist RatanTata.
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Industrialist's mortal remains being taken to Worli
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Philanthropist Ratan Tata's mortal remains are being taken to Worli crematorium for last rites. His mortal remains were placed at Mumbai's NCPA Lawns for public viewing.
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: RSS chief calls Tata's passing ‘extremely sad’ for all Indians
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday expressed his deep sorrow over the passing of renowned industrialist Ratan Tata, describing his demise as “extremely sad” for all Indians. “The demise of the country's renowned industrialist Ratan Tata is extremely sad for all Indians. With his demise, India has lost a priceless gem. Ratan Tata's contribution to India's development journey will always be remembered. He established many excellent standards along with new and effective initiatives in important areas of industry,” the RSS posted on social media X, quoting Bhagwat.
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: ‘Tragic day for India,’ says Union minister Piyush Goyal
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Union minister Piyush Goyal described Thursday as “one of the most tragic days for the country,” saying , “We have not only lost a legend but also a true nationalist and son of the soil who believed in the Bharat story. He was passionate about his work, simple in his lifestyle, rich in his values, and yet so humble.”
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Yogi Adityanath calls indutralit's demise an ‘irreparable loss’
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the demise of Indian industry's "mahanayak" (mega star) Ratan Tata is an “irreparable loss”.
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Chandrababu Naidu calls Tata a ‘rare businessman’
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday described Ratan Tata as a rare businessman, saying the importance of conducting business ethically—something Tata exemplified throughout his life. He added that Tata made India visible on the global stage and had remarkable vision as an industrialist.
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Tributes pour in for industrialist, revered as a 'God'
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: A worker from the Tata Steel Plant in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand on Thursday while expressing grief over the passing of Ratan Tata, described him as "like a god" to them. “We are deeply saddened. Ratan Tata was like a god to us. With inflation rising nowadays, I recall that during his visit here in 2012-14, he advocated for a minimum salary of over ₹10,000 for workers. That was his vision. Today feels like losing a family member,” he said.
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Amit Shah pays respects to iconic industrialist
Ratan Tata funeral LIVE updates: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday paid his respects to industrialist Ratan Tata in Mumbai on Thursday. He arrived at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in South Mumbai, accompanied by chief minister Eknath Shinde, deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal
Ratan Tata Funeral Live Updates: Cremation to take place after 4 pm
Ratan Tata Funeral Live Updates: Ratan Tata's mortal remains will be available for public viewing at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in South Mumbai till 4 pm. The cremation will take place at Worli.