The death rituals of renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Ratan Tata were held with full state honors at a central Mumbai crematorium on Thursday (October 10, 2024).
Ratan Tata, a prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist, was laid to rest with full state honours on Thursday evening (October 10, 2024) at a major Mumbai crematorium.
The Mumbai police saluted Tata with their guns.
The industrial titan’s family members, including half-brother Noel Tata, and senior Tata Group officials such as chairman N. Chandrasekaran, were present at the Worli cremation.
Ratan Tata’s body was brought from his home on Thursday morning in a hearse decorated with white flowers to the NCPALife and Times of Ratan Tata: A Timeline
Ratan Tata, former chairman of the Tata Group and one of India’s renowned corporate leaders, died at the age of 86 on Wednesday (October 9, 2024).
In a statement announcing the death, Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said, “On behalf of the entire Tata family, I extend our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones.” His memory will continue to inspire us as we strive to defend the ideas he ardently advocated.”
Here is an insight of Mr. Tata’s life and times. in south Mumbai, where it was held for guests to pay their final respects.
Ratan Tata died late Wednesday (October 9, 2024) at a Mumbai hospital. The Tata Group’s chairman emeritus was 86.
Tata was hospitalized at the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai on Monday (October 7, 2024) for age-related reasons and to manage his blood pressure.
After Tata died, tributes flooded in from all around the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, describing him as a “visionary business leader, compassionate soul, and an extraordinary human being.”.
According to a statement, the Congress “is deeply saddened by the passing of Padma Vibhushan Shri Ratan Tata, a titan of Indian industry and a philanthropist who shaped India’s corporate landscape.”
