Ratan Tata: Mortal remains are being taken for last rites | Highlights

Ratan Tata death news live: Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said he was deeply saddened by the passing away of Ratan Tata.

"A true titan of industry. His visionary leadership in business as well as philanthropy touched a vast number of lives, reaching far beyond India. His legacy and the positive impact on society will be cherished," he said in a post on X.

Ratan Tata death news live: "In my life, I met him (Ratan Tata), a man of integrity, and simplicity, always caring for others and compassionate. I really miss him. I don't think in my experience I met anyone like him. May I only pray, may his soul rest in peace. he was a legend, there was an era, but this is the end of an era for me. He was a person of integrity, integrity was so important. He was like that. He had enormous patience. He was a simple man... I learn philanthropy in the House of Tatas only. It's my personal loss... I feel now vacuumed in my personal life," said authour-philanthropist and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy.

Ratan Tata death news live: US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti took to X to express his condolences and share memories of late veteran industrialist Ratan Tata.

"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," Garcetti said.

Ratan Tata death news live: “There won't be another Ratan Tata. Every Indian is impacted today,” said Suhel Seth, a close aide of veteran industrialist. Seth also said that he would remember his friend as a great human being with dignity and utmost compassion.

"Someone who lives his life with such courage, fortitude and love for the country. I don't think there won't be another Ratan Tata...He was a different kind of a man...There are innumerable anecdotes, it is not about what Ratan Tata achieved in business, but the man was something else whether it was his staff or business...What he will leave in India is a great character, humanism and a legacy that people will love to follow...He defined every Indian," Seth said while speaking to ANI.

Ratan Tata death news live: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in a post on X expressed his condolences over the death of Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group.

“India Inc. is left poorer today with the passing of Shri #RatanTata. A man with a golden heart, he will be remembered for his philanthropic works and towering contributions to the world of business and enterprise. He belonged to a rare breed of business leaders who was always passionate about giving back to society. He will remain an inspiration to millions around the world. Sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and admirers in this hour of grief. Om Shanti,” Pradhan wrote.

Ratan Tata death news live: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took to social platform X to express her deep condolences over veteran industrialist Ratan Tata's demise.

“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,” she said.

“His deep resolve to innovation, ethical business practices, and social responsibility transformed industries and uplifted communities. Extend my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched. His remarkable legacy will continue to inspire generations to come,” she added.

Ratan Tata death news live: “We mourn the loss of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, a visionary leader and a national icon whose unwavering commitment to innovation and philanthropy transformed India and the world. His legacy will inspire generations to come. We offer our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the people of India,” said the US Consulate in a post on social platform X.

Ratan Tata death news updates: Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court Kapil Sibal expressed his condolences over the death of industrialist Ratan Tata.

“A gentleman, industrialist, philanthropist, evangelist, a nationalist. Represented an era gone by, may his soul rest in peace,” wrote Sibal in a post on X.

Ratan Tata death news updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the late industrialist's half-brother Noel Tata and expressed his condolences over the death of Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group Ratan Tata.

Speculated to be the likely successor to Ratan Tata, Noel Tata currently serves on the board of various Tata group of companies.

Ratan Tata death news updates: Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan expressed his condolences over the demise of Ratan Tata. He called the late industrialist a great nationalist & a visionary industrialist.

"His vision and humane leadership led the Tata Group to achieve remarkable success all around the world bringing immense pride to our Nation," he said in a post on X.

“Until his last breath he served ‘Mother India’ and his contributions to the society through his philanthropic activities will remain unmatched. He will be an inspiration and motivation to millions and millions of youngsters not only in India but all around. the world,” he added.

Ratan Tata death news live updates: “Deeply saddened to know, Shri. Ratan Tata avl, who gave a new meaning to charity & philanthropy throughout his living life; an ethical business leader who had always put fair practices & country’s interest over any short-term needs; who had imprinted his strong unshakeable values on the illustrious Tata Group with its strong corporate governance principles is no more with us! I pray for his eternal sadagati and offer my sincere condolences to the Tata Group and his near and dear ones,” Annamalai wrote in a post on X.

Ratan Tata death news updates: According to a statement, “The mortal remains of Mr Ratan N Tata will be taken to the NCPA Lawns, Nariman Point, Mumbai at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, 10th October 2024, for members of the public to pay their last respects and homage to the departed soul.”

At 4:00 p.m., the mortal remains will embark on its final journey to the Prayer Hall at the Worli Crematorium, Dr. E. Moses Road, Worli.

Ratan Tata death news updates: Ratan Tata’s trusted assistant, Shantanu Naidu, mourned the loss of the national icon in a post shared early this morning. “The hole that this friendship has now left with me, I will spend the rest of my life trying to fill. Grief is the price to pay for love. Goodbye, my dear lighthouse,” wrote the 30-year-old General Manager at the Office of Ratan Tata. He also shared a throwback photo which shows the two of them together. Read more

Ratan Tata death news updates: “Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of visionary industrialist, philanthropist Ratan Tata. He was a shining beacon of India’s entrepreneurial spirit. He has left an indelible legacy in the business landscape across the world which will inspire future generations. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family, friends and followers in the hour of grief,” wrote former Odisha chief minister in a condolence post on X.

Ratan Tata death news updates: Haryana Congress leader Kumari Selja said Ratan Tata's contributions to the development and social upliftment of the country will be remembered for centuries.

“My heart is heavy with such sad news. The demise of Ratan Tata ji is an irreparable loss not only for India but for the entire humanity. The contribution he made to the development and social upliftment of the country will be remembered for centuries. His ideals and his values ​​will always inspire us,” wrote the Congress MP in a post on X.

Ratan Tata death news updates: Former Union finance minister and Congress MP P Chidambaram paid his condolences to Ratan Tata in a post on X.

“Deeply saddened by the passing away of Shri Ratan Tata, a true leader who groomed many leaders to steer India's largest conglomerate business. His life and work, and many acts of philanthropy, will remain an inspiration for many generations of entrepreneurs. Heartfelt condolences to the entire Tata family and his personal family and friends. May his soul rest in peace,” his post read.

Ratan Tata death news updates: Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankar extended his condolences to friends, family and admirers of Ratan Tata in a post on X.

Dhankar called him “a towering figure of Indian industry, whose contributions towards building a self-reliant Bharat will forever be an inspiration to entrepreneurs in India and beyond”.

“A man of deep commitment and compassion, his philanthropic contributions and the humility he embodied aptly reflect the ethos he embraced. As ‘the legend’ of Indian industry leaves behind a lasting legacy, Bharat would miss him very dearly,” his post added.

Ratan Tata death news updates: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said he was deeply saddened by the passing away of industrialist Ratan Tata. He called him a “true titan of Indian industry and a beacon of humility and compassion”.

“His visionary leadership not only shaped the Tata Group but also set a global benchmark for ethical business practices. His relentless dedication to nation-building, innovation, and philanthropy has left an indelible mark on millions of lives,” Stalin's post on X read.

“India has lost a giant, but his legacy will continue to inspire generations. I offer my deepest condolences to his family, colleagues, and the entire Tata Group in this profound moment of loss,” Stalin added.