MUMBAI, 9 OCTOBER, 2024 (GPN): Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata died at a Mumbai hospital late on Wednesday. The chairman emeritus of the Tata group was 86.

For the past few days, Mr. Tata was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai. Mr. Tata was hospitalised on Monday (October 7, 2024) owing to age-related issues, and to control his blood pressure.

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran confirmed the death of Ratan Tata.

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… pic.twitter.com/p5NPcpBbBD

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 9, 2024

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… pic.twitter.com/feBhAFUIom

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 9, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Mr. Tata calling him a visionary business leader, compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being.Modi said Tata provided stable leadership to one of India’s oldest and most prestigious business houses and India’s biggest conglomerates, Tata Group, and at the same time his contribution went far beyond the boardroom.

Ratan Tata was a man with a vision. He has left a lasting mark on both business and philanthropy.

My condolences to his family and the Tata community.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 9, 2024

Congress (LoP) Rahul Gandhi tweeted, Ratan Tata was a man with a vision. He has left a lasting mark on both business and philanthropy. My condolences to his family and the Tata community.

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नैतिकता आणि उद्यमशीलता यांचा अपूर्व आणि आदर्श संगम रतनजी टाटा यांच्या ठायी होता. सुमारे १५० वर्षांची श्रेष्ठत्व आणि सचोटीची परंपरा असलेल्या टाटा ग्रुपची जबाबदारी यशस्वीरित्या पेलणारे रतनजी टाटा हे एक जिवंत आख्यायिका होते. त्यांनी वेळोवेळी दाखविलेला निर्णायक… pic.twitter.com/6O1KmyJkyj

— Eknath Shinde – एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) October 9, 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said industrialist Ratan Tata will be accorded a state funeral. Padma Vibhushan Shri Ratan Tata, 86, died at a Mumbai hospital earlier in the night. In a post on X, Shinde said Tata was a unique blend of morality and entrepreneurship. He was a living legend who successfully helmed the 150 year-old Tata group, the CM added.

Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis tweeted, The passing of Ratan Ji Tata, former Chairman of the Tata Group and Chief Executive of the Tata Trusts, is deeply saddening and leaves a void that will be felt by generations.His life was a testament to integrity, visionary leadership, and an unwavering commitment to the greater good….

Heartfelt tributes to the legendary Ratan Ji Tata.

The passing of Ratan Ji Tata, former Chairman of the Tata Group and Chief Executive of the Tata Trusts, is deeply saddening and leaves a void that will be felt by generations.
His life was a testament to integrity, visionary… pic.twitter.com/SCW75yg65O

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) October 9, 2024

Deputy CM and NCP Chief Ajit (Dada) Pawar tweeted, Deeply saddened by the news of passing away of legendary industrialist and philanthropist Shri. Ratan Tata.Apart from his invaluable contribution as an industrialist, he leaves behind a legacy of benevolence and compassion, underlined by his immense love for his country.My prayers are with his dear ones and millions of fans and well wishers in this hour of grief.

Deeply saddened by the news of passing away of legendary industrialist and philanthropist Shri. Ratan Tata.

Apart from his invaluable contribution as an industrialist, he leaves behind a legacy of benevolence and compassion, underlined by his immense love for his country.

My… pic.twitter.com/VLXM0fTDqC

— Ajit Pawar (@AjitPawarSpeaks) October 9, 2024