My last communication with Ratan Tata ji was in February this year when I received a warm letter from him congratulating me on being awarded with the Bharat Ratna. His warmth, generosity and kindness had always been very endearingL K Advani
"There are two things that stand out about Shri Ratan Tata. First, he was a true visionary. Second, he was a strong believer in ethics in corporate governance. I think whenever the economic history of modern India is written, I would feel that a full volume will not be enough to describe his achievements...A great son of India and a phenomenal person. May his soul rest in peace," the guv said.
"I recall when he came home once in Mumbai for breakfast, we had only served a simple Idli, Sambhar, Dosa... but he was so appreciative. I mean, he must be having the world's best cooks. But he was so appreciative of that simple breakfast. He was so kind to all of us in the family. He was so kind to the server who was serving the breakfast and at the end of a very beautiful couple of hours that he had spent at home when he was leaving, he asked my wife very sweetly - would you like to take a picture with me? We really wanted to do, but were shy to ask. He offered it and it is these small thoughtful gestures which make the man the Ratan Tata - 140 crores Indian love and the world loves," Goyal said.
Indian Americans have mourned the death of veteran industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Naval Tata, remembering him as someone who drove India to greater prosperity and development.
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"India and the world have lost a giant with a giant heart. , 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 wrote
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.
I feel that my relative and a father-figure has gone. We want to continue his legacy. The union, his employees will never forget him. He gave fund during Covid times, what he did he did it from his heart. We can never forget himGeneral Secretary Tata Motors, Pimpri Chinchwad, Ajit Paygude
"I was fortunate to spend time with him, but millions, who have never met him, feel the same grief that I feel today. Such is his impact. From his love for animals to philanthropy, he showed that true progress can only be achieved when we care for those who don’t have the means to take care of themselves. Rest in peace, Mr Tata. Your legacy will continue to live through the institutions you built and values that you embraced," Tendulkar said.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday paid rich tributes to Ratan Tata, saying that for four decades, he was the gentle colossus of India's corporate world.
Ramesh said Tata made the Tata conglomerate ready for a post-1991 India.
Ratan Naval Tata, the former Tata Group chairman breathed his last at south Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital at 11.30 pm on Wednesday.
A Padma Vibhushan recipient, Tata, had been in intensive care at the hospital since Monday.
India and the country's industry have lost a true visionary with the passing away of Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata, Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said on Thursday.
In his condolence message on the death of Tata, Birla said his decisions have impacted lives and industries far beyond financial metrics.
"Over the decades, generations of my family and I have had close ties with the institution of Tata. Ratan Tata epitomised the finest ideals of the storied Tata Group," Birla said.
India has lost a giant, a visionary who redefined modern India's path. 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 ShantiGautam Adani
"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."Anand Mahindra
"A recipient of Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan, he took forward the great Tata legacy and gave it a more impressive global presence. He inspired seasoned professionals and young students alike. His contribution to philanthropy and charity is invaluable. I convey my condolences to his family, the entire team of the Tata Group and his admirers across the globe," the President wrote on X.
"His legacy as a philanthropist and industrialist has profoundly impacted countless lives and communities. His vision, compassion, and unwavering dedication to social causes will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this challenging time," Kumaraswamy wrote on X.
"My most vivid memory of Mr. Ratan Tata is seeing him sitting among people in the back rows, on the stands of the Cooperage football ground in Mumbai and watching local football games. Such was his simplicity and greatness," Crasto said.
The home minister will visit Mumbai for the funeral as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leaving for Laos to attend the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits.
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After news of Ratan Tata's death broke, tributes poured in from business and political leaders in condolence messages posted on X.
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Maharashtra Government has declared a day of mourning in the state on Thursday to pay tributes to industrialist Ratan Tata, the Chief Minister's Office said. Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, died at age 86 in a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday. A statement quoting Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the national tricolour on government offices in Maharashtra will be flown at half-mast on October 10 as a sign of mourning.
The US on Wednesday mourned the death of veteran industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Naval Tata, remembering him as someone who drove India to greater prosperity and development.
Tata, the former Tata Group chairman who transformed a staid group into India's largest and most influential conglomerate, breathed his last at south Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital at 11.30 pm on Wednesday. He was 86.
Ratan Naval Tata, the former Tata Group chairman who transformed a staid group into India's largest and most influential conglomerate with a string of eye-catching deals, has died. He was 86.
Tata, who was chairman of the salt to software group for more than two decades, breathed his last at south Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital at 11.30 pm on Wednesday.
A Padma Vibhushan recipient, Tata, had been in intensive care at the hospital since Monday.