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

Ratan Tata death news updates: Cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh called Ratan Tata as “one of the builders of modern India”.

“His leadership, humility, and unwavering commitment to ethics and values set a benchmark that will continue to inspire generations. His legacy will forever be remembered, not just for the companies he built, but for the countless lives he touched through his compassion and generosity. My deepest condolences,” wrote Singh in a condolence post on X.

Ratan Tata death news updates: Actor Kamal Hasan called Ratan Tata his personal hero and someone whose principles he has tried to emulate throughout his life. He called the late industrialist a “national treasure whose contributions in nation-building shall forever be etched in the story of modern India”.

“His true richness lay not in material wealth but in his ethics, integrity, humility and patriotism. In the immediate aftermath of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, I met him while staying at the iconic Taj Hotel. In that moment of national crisis, the titan stood tall and became the embodiment of the Indian spirit, to rebuild and emerge stronger as a nation. My profound condolences to his family, friends, Tata Group and my fellow Indians,” said Hasan in a post on X.

Ratan Tata death news updates: Google CEO Sundar Pichai in a condolence post on social platform X recalled his last meeting with Ratan Tata and said the latter's “vision was inspiring to hear”.

"He leaves an extraordinary business and philanthropic legacy and was instrumental in mentoring and developing the modern business leadership in India. He deeply cared about making India better. Deep condolences to his loved ones and Rest in Peace Shri Ratan Tata Ji," the post read.

Ratan Tata death news updates: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said that Ratan Tata's mortal remains will be kept at NCPA from 10 am to 3.30 pm on Thursday for public to pay their last respects.

Additional Commissioner of Mumbai South Region Abhinav Deshmukh said that all police arrangements will be made.

Actress Priyanka Chopra posted on X, “Through your kindness, you touched the lives of millions. Your legacy of leadership and generosity will continue to inspire generations. Thank you for your unmatched passion and dedication for everything you did for our country. You have been an inspiration to us all and will be greatly missed, Sir Ratan Tata.”

PETA said in a statement, “His influence on the community, inspiring many to care for community dogs, and to open their hearts and homes to them, is a testament to his enduring legacy. The Tata Trusts Small Animal Hospital in Mumbai, a result of his compassion, is already helping countless animals in need, and is sure to become an ally for PETA India’s emergency response work.”

Billionaire Gautam Adani posted on X, “Ratan Tata wasn't just a business leader - he embodied the spirit of India with integrity, compassion and an unwavering commitment to the greater good. Legends like him never fade away. Om Shanti.”

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said industrialist Ratan Tata will be accorded a state funeral. 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. (PTI)

“Thank you for thinking of me,” this is what Ratan Tata wrote on Instagram two days ago while sharing an update on his health. At that point, he was admitted to the hospital due to failing health. Read more.

Harsh Goenka posted on X, “The clock has stopped ticking. The Titan passes away. #RatanTata was a beacon of integrity, ethical leadership and philanthropy, who has imprinted an indelible mark on the world of business and beyond. He will forever soar high in our memories. R.I.P.”

Ratan Tata, who undertook a string of high-profile acquisitions during his 20-odd years at the helm of the respected group and ensured the Tata brand being stamped on global icons such as Tetley or Jaguar, was also known for his philanthropic work. Read more.

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani said, “It is a very sad day for India and India Inc. Ratan Tata's passing away is a big loss, not just to the Tata Group, but to every Indian. At a personal level, the passing of Ratan Tata has filled me with immense grief as I lost a dear friend. Each of my numerous interactions with him left me inspired and energised and enhanced my respect for the nobility of his character and the fine human values he embodied. Ratan Tata was a visionary industrialist and a philanthropist, who always strove for society's greater good.”

Anand Mahindra posted on X, "I am 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.

Hence, his mentorship and guidance at this point in time would have been invaluable.

With him gone, all we can do is to commit to emulating his example. Because he was a businessman for whom financial wealth and success was most useful when it was put to the service of the global community."

Posting on X, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said, “My last meeting with Ratan Tata at Google, we talked about the progress of Waymo and his vision was inspiring to hear. He leaves an extraordinary business and philanthropic legacy and was instrumental in mentoring and developing the modern business leadership in India.”

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde arrived at Breach Candy hospital on late Wednesday night to pay last respect to Ratan Tata, where he was admitted in the ICU and was in critical condition before his death.

Industrialist Ratan Tata has passed away at the age of 86 at a Mumbai hospital, confirmed Tata Group in an official statement.