Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons and a philanthropist, died on October 9. He was 86. He was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital in a critical condition, where he breathed his last. Several politicians and industry leaders have expressed shock and grief over RatanTata’s death.
In a statement, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said, “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.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his condolences on Mr Tata’s death. He called him “a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being”.
