Ratan Tata, former Tata Group chairman, dies at age 86

Ratan Tata, veteran industrialist and former Tata Sons chairman, died at a Mumbai hospital

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata died at a Mumbai hospital late on Wednesday (October 9, 2024), a top police official told PTI.

The chairman emeritus of the Tata group was 86.

Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran, in a statement, confirmed the death of Tata, and described him as his “friend, mentor and guide”.

For the past few days, Mr. Tata was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai.

Billionaire Harsh Goenka also tweeted about Mr. Tata’s demise, calling him a “titan”.

“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,” the Tata Group said in an X post signed by Mr. Chandrasekaran.

“For the Tata Group, Mr. Tata was more than a chairperson. To me, he was a mentor, guide and friend. He inspired by example. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation, the Tata Group under his stewardship expanded its global footprint while always remaining true to its moral compass,” the statement said.