Ratan Tata last rites updates: Last rites performed with full state honours at Worli crematorium

Ratan Tata Death news Updates: Ratan Tata, the colossus of India Inc, who is credited with radically transforming the Tata Group into a global powerhouse, died at the age of 86, the company said

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Simone Tata leaves Worli crematorium after paying last respects to Ratan Tata

Stepmother of Ratan Tata, Simone Tata, has left the Worli crematorium after paying her last respects to the industrialist.

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Ratan Tata's dog, Goa, seen during last rites

Ratan Tata's deep love with dogs is well known. He was passionate about the welfare of stray animals. During his last rites his dog, Goa, was seen. The story behind the name is that he brought a stary dog from Goa to Mumbai, and later named him as Goa.

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Ratan Tata's last rites performed with full state honours at Worli crematorium

Renowned bussinessman Ratan Tata's last rites were performed with full state honours at Worli crematorium in Mumbai in the presence of several prominent figures.

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'Goodbye my lighthouse': Ratan Tata's long time aide Shantanu Naidu pays tribute

Shantanu Naidu, long time aide of veteran Ratan Tata, bid farewell to the industrialist, equating him with a lighthouse. He said, "The hole that this friendship has now left with me, I will spend the rest of my life trying to fill."

6:42 PM

'Huge contribution of Tata in advancing the country': Chhattisgarh CM lauds Ratan Tata's role

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai lauded the contribution of Ratan Tata in advancing the industry in country. He said, "He had a huge contribution in advancing the country. He did remarkable works in the field of education, health and cleaniness in the country."

4:51 PM

Gujarat govt declares day of mourning to pay tributes to Ratan Tata

The Gujarat government has announced a one-day state mourning on Thursday as a mark of respect to Ratan Tata, who passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday night. As per a notification issued by the state government, the national flag will be flown at half-mast on government buildings across Gujarat on Thursday, and there will be no official programme during the day.

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Ratan Tata Indian industry's 'mahanayak', gem in true sense: UP CM pays tribute

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the demise of Indian industry's "mahanayak" (mega star) Ratan Tata is an "irreparable loss", while Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav shared a picture with the business tycoon and paid respects. "The demise of India's renowned industrialist Padma Vibhushan Shri Ratan Tata ji is extremely sad. He was the 'mahanayak' of Indian industry. His demise is an irreparable loss for the industry," Adityanath said in his condolence message on X.

4:10 PM

From disjointed to unified: Ratan Tata's transformation of Tata Group

Ratan Tata set the group on a new growth trajectory. The first was a clean-up and consolidation phase from 1991 to the early 2000s, during which he divested or exited from businesses in consumer segments. This was followed by a period of rapid growth, fuelled by transformative overseas acquisitions that turned key companies — Tata Steel, Tata Chemicals, Tata Tea, Tata Motors, and Indian Hotels — into global competitors. Read here for more details.

4:04 PM

India has lost a pioneer, but not his legacy: BSE on Ratan Tata's death

Leading stock exchange BSE on Thursday acknowledged Ratan Tata's lasting influence on the nation's business landscape, saying "India has lost a pioneer, but not his legacy." In his condolence message on the death of Tata, BSE highlighted the industrialist's unparalleled contribution to Indian industry, noting that his visionary leadership continues to serve as an inspiration. "His enduring legacy will continue to guide the country in building a future grounded in unity and vision," BSE said

3:18 PM

Ratan Tata's death marks end of an era: SP Group Chairman Shapoorji Mistry

Ratan Tata will always be remembered as a leader who left a lasting mark on the evolution of the Tata Group and his unfortunate passing marks the end of an era, SP Group Chairman Shapoorji Mistry said on Thursday. The SP Group is the largest minority shareholder with 18.37 per cent stake in Tata Sons, the principal investment holding company and promoter of Tata companies. The relationship between the SP Group and the Tatas soured after the sacking of Cyrus Mistry as Chairman of Tata Sons on October 24, 2016. Cyrus Mistry died in a car accident in 2022.

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Ratan Tata LIVE updates: Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani pay last tributes

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, along with his wife Nita Ambani paid respects to Ratan Tata at NCPA Lawns in Mumbai.

2:57 PM

Home Minister Amit Shah pays respects to Ratan Tata at Mumbai's NCPA

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday paid respects to industrialist Ratan Tata in Mumbai. Shah arrived at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in south Mumbai with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. The home minister will visit Mumbai for Tata's funeral as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was leaving for Laos to attend the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits, they had said.

2:49 PM

Visionary, an inspiration: India Inc mourns demise of nation's Ratan

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in a statement, said that he was “kind, soft and gracious”. Tata was a member of CII's national council for almost two decades. “With his innate passion for societal good, he led CII’s establishment of the India Business Trust for AIDS which received high global acclaim,” said Chandrajit Banerjee, director general at CII. Read here for more details.

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Watch: How Ratan Tata left an indelible mark on India's business landscape

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Watch: Ratan Tata's mortal remains reach NCPA

1:56 PM

AI, AI Express, Vistara make inflight announcements in remembrance of Ratan Tata

Air India, Air India Express and Vistara are making inflight announcements on Thursday in remembrance of Tata Group patriarch Ratan Tata for whom aviation was especially close to his heart. Tata, 86, who was also Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus, breathed his last on Wednesday night at a Mumbai hospital. Officials on Thursday said the three airlines, part of the Tata Group, will be making announcements in remembrance of Tata in their flights during the day.

1:36 PM

Goodbye my lighthouse, Tata's long-time associate Naidu bids adieu to his boss

Shantanu Naidu, a long-time associate of Ratan Tata, on Thursday bid adieu to the industrialist, comparing his boss to a "lighthouse". "The hole that this friendship has now left with me, I will spend the rest of my life trying to fill," Naidu, a general manager in the Office of RNT, wrote on a professional networking site in the early hours.

1:26 PM

Ratan Tata: The unlikely social media star who captured millions of hearts

With over 13 million followers on X and nearly 10.5 million on Instagram, Ratan Tata captivated audiences with his authenticity and charm. His late-in-life emergence as a social media sensation surprised many. Read here for more details.

1:10 PM

News update: Industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla at NCPA grounds to pay last respects to Ratan Tata

12:57 PM

News update: Maharashtra govt urges Centre to confer 'Bharat Ratna' on late Ratan Tata

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Ratan Tata LIVE news updates: Celebrities remember the titan's lasting legacy

Some of the biggest names from the Hindi film industry, Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn, Priyanka Chopra and Anushka Sharma, expressed their grief and admiration for the late industrialist. Many shared heartfelt tributes on social media, reflecting on Tata’s legacy and the impact he had on the nation. Read here for a more detailed story.

12:17 PM

End of an era, says Punjab CM Mann on Ratan Tata's demise

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday condoled the demise of Ratan Tata, saying his commitment and simplicity will always inspire the younger generations to carve out a niche for themselves. "Deeply saddened by the loss of Ratan Tata, a visionary who redefined India's business landscape with integrity and humility. His legacy of compassion, innovation, and dedication to nation-building will continue to inspire generations. Rest in peace," Singh said in a post on X.

 

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Ratan Tata will always remain a beacon of inspiration: Delhi LG, CM condole demise

Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday paid rich tributes to Ratan Tata, saying his legacy will inspire generations to come and his humility and passion for work will be remembered forever. He was 86. AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal said India has lost its true "Ratan" (gem) who turned impossible into possible.

11:39 AM

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das pays last respects to industrialist Ratan Tata

"There are two things that stand out about Shri Ratan Tata. First, he was a true visionary.  Second, he was a strong believer in ethics in corporate governance. I think whenever the economic history of modern India is written, I would feel that a full volume will not be enough to describe his achievements...A great son of India and a phenomenal person. May his soul rest in peace," RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das stated.

11:21 AM

Ratan Tata dies at 86: As India mourns loss of the icon, tributes pour in

Prominent industry and political figures, including Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Mamata Banerjee, Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, Harsh Goenka, Anand Mahindra, Uday Kotak, and many other also took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their sorrow at the loss of one of India’s most beloved leaders and businessmen. Read here for a detailed story.

11:03 AM

True nationalist, visionary industrialist: Piyush Goyal on Ratan Tata's demise

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday mourned the death of Ratan Tata, saying the "visionary" industrialist was a true "nationalist". "Deeply saddened by the demise of Ratan Tata ji, a true nationalist and a visionary industrialist who served as the Former Chairperson of Tata Group and brought immense pride to Bharat through his exceptional achievements," Goyal said in a post on social media platform X.

10:47 AM

Ratan Tata's mortal remains taken to NCPA for people to pay tributes

Legendary industrialist Ratan Tata's body was on Thursday morning taken from his house in a hearse, decked with white flowers, to the NCPA in south Mumbai where it would be kept for people to pay their last respects. 

10:42 AM

People gather outside Ratan Tata's house to pay respects; Tendulkar among early visitors

People from different walks of life gathered outside the residence of Ratan Tata in south Mumbai on Thursday morning to pay their respects to the veteran industrialist, who died in a hospital here. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was among the early visitors at Tata's home in Colaba area to pay homage to the industrialist. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, his deputy Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra's education minister Deepak Kesarkar and industrialist Mukesh Ambani were among those who rushed to the hospital after hearing about Tata's death.

 

10:39 AM

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah condoles demise of Ratan Tata

Condoling the demise, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called Tata an iconic industrialist and visionary leader. "His (Ratan Tata) contributions to India's progress and philanthropy are immeasurable. His legacy of compassion, humility, and nation-building will continue to inspire generations," he said.

10:33 AM

Amit Shah to attend Ratan Tata's funeral in Mumbai

The home minister will visit Mumbai for the funeral as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leaving for Laos to attend the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits. Shah said Tata selflessly dedicated his life to the development of the nation. "Every time I met him, his zeal and commitment to the betterment of Bharat and its people amazed me," he added.