Ratan Tata passes away: Remembering the icon

Tata, who died earlier at a hospital in Mumbai, was known for his work as the head of the 150-year-old Tata group and his philanthropic endeavours.

Published on: Oct 10, 2024 7:34 AM IST

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Ratan Tata, head of the Tata group passed away late on Wednesday night at Breach Candy hospital, where he was admitted in the ICU and was in critical condition before his death. (REUTERS)

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Tata operated over 30 companies that operated in over 100 countries. After taking over the Tata group from his uncle JRD Tata in 1991, Ratan Tata made  his name popular across households and industrialised the firm until it became a global powerhouse.    (REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo)

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"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," said N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons Chairman.  (REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui/File Photo)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Ratan Tata, in a post on X saying, "Ratan Tata endeared himself to people, thanks to his humility, kindness, unwavering commitment to making society better," (PTI)

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The Indian industrialist was known for launching the world's cheapest car, the Tata Nano. He stepped down as chairman of the Tata group eventually in 2012. (REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo)

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Ratan Tata, was also well known for his philanthropic streak, as he set up the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and funded educational programs across India. (AP)