Tributes from industry leaders, politicians, and the public poured in for Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Tata in a post on X as "a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul, and an extraordinary human being. his contribution went far beyond the boardroom."
Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai reflected on their meeting, where they discussed Google's self-driving car project, and praised Tata for his lasting impact. "He leaves an extraordinary business and philanthropic legacy and was instrumental in mentoring and developing modern business leadership in India," Pichai wrote on X.
Ratan Tata, credited with transforming his company into a global giant through landmark acquisitions like Jaguar-Land Rover in 2008, was reportedly in intensive care in a Mumbai hospital before his passing.
"Ratan Tata’s passing is a great loss, not just to the Tata Group but to every Indian," said Mukesh Ambani, India's richest man and chairman of Reliance Industries, in a heartfelt tribute on X.
Roses are seen kept near the coffin carrying mortal remains of Indian
industrialist Ratan Tata at the National Centre for the Performing Arts
(NCPA) as visitors pay their last respects ahead of its cremation in
Mumbai on October 10, 2024.
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