Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons and a stalwart of Indian industry, passed away today at the age of 86. He was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, where he succumbed to health complications related to age.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde arrived at the hospital to pay his respects. The news of Tata’s passing has sent shockwaves across India and the global business community, with tributes pouring in from around the world.
In a press statement, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran expressed his sorrow, saying, “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.”
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Industrialist Ratan Tata passes away at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde arrives at the Breach Candy Hospital#RatanTata pic.twitter.com/968aMDVbjr
— ANI (@ANI) October 9, 2024
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