End of an Era: Ratan Tata dies at 86

End of an Era: Ratan Tata dies at 86

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Ratan Naval Tata passed away on Wednesday at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, ethical business practices, and philanthropy.
 
Beyond business, Tata's legacy is deeply rooted in philanthropy. Over 65 per cent of Tata Sons’ shares fund charitable causes, supporting education, healthcare, and social development. 
 
Ratan Tata’s passing marks the end of an era defined by visionary leadership, global ambition, and a commitment to philanthropy.

Ratan Tata's success: A billion-dollar empire minus the billionaire tag

Despite leading a multi-billion-dollar empire, Ratan Tata was never included in billionaire rankings. Read on to find out why

Updated On: Oct 10 2024 | 3:51 PM IST

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

With millions of followers on X and Instagram, Ratan Tata charmed audiences with his authenticity as he shared personal moments, advocated compassion, and called for kindness

Updated On: Oct 10 2024 | 1:06 PM IST

Name that showed possibilities, Ratan Tata's vision should still be India's

Ratan Tata's own instincts seemed to have nudged him in a different direction, while he never gave up on manufacturing, he always believed that Indian companies should be global

Updated On: Oct 10 2024 | 12:06 PM IST

How fate played a role in Ratan Tata becoming a global business icon

Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86 in Mumbai. Under his leadership, the Group transformed from an Indian-focussed entity to a global powerhouse

Updated On: Oct 10 2024 | 1:22 PM IST

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Pramit Jhaveri to step down from Sir Dorabji Tata Trust board at term's end

Jhaveri said the decision had been discussed earlier with Noel Tata and was now being formally communicated

Updated On: 31 Jan 2026 | 7:35 PM IST

Why cultural consistency, values are key to building enduring institutions

From JRD to Ratan Tata to N Chandrasekaran, the Tata story shows how enduring institutions survive turbulence by renewing strategy while staying anchored to core values

Updated On: 23 Jan 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Ratan Tata and a romance interrupted: A quiet, graceful love story

Carolyn Jones, whom Ratan Tata hoped to marry, before the 1962 India-China war altered their lives, passed away on January 18

Updated On: 23 Jan 2026 | 10:13 PM IST

Board meet to appoint Neville on Sir Ratan Tata Trust as trustee cancelled

A proposed board meeting of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT), which was supposed to take up the appointment of Neville Tata, son of Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata, as a trustee on Saturday is understood to have been cancelled due to lack of quorum. The cancellation of the meeting comes over two months after the failure of the first attempt to induct Neville Tata on the board of SRTT, which holds 23.6 per cent in Tata Sons, the promoter holding firm of the over USD 180 billion Tata Group. "All trustees could not attend, which is a requirement for trustee appointment," a person with direct knowledge of the development said. The meeting could be rescheduled in the next few days, the person added. However, others said the cancellation could be to take more time for discussion among the trustees to reach a consensus on the appointment. Query to Tata Trusts remained unanswered. The trustees of SRTT are Noel Tata, Venu Srinivasan, Vijay Singh Jimmy N Tata, Jehangir HC Jehangir and Darius

Updated On: 18 Jan 2026 | 1:40 PM IST

Tata Trusts likely to discuss Sir Ratan Tata Trust seat for Neville

Tata Trusts, which owns 66 per cent in Tata Sons, was in the news last year for an internal rift among trustees, resulting in government intermediation to ease thorny issues

Updated On: 12 Jan 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

Telangana to name key roads after Ratan Tata, Trump and tech giants

The Telangana government on Sunday said it has decided to name the upcoming greenfield radial road at the proposed RRR in honour of the late industrialist Ratan Tata. In another proposal, a high-profile road along the United States Consulate General in Hyderabad will be named Donald Trump Avenue', the government said in a release. The state government will write to the Union Ministry of External Affairs and the US Embassy to inform them of the plans. Earlier this year, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, while addressing the annual US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) conclave in Delhi, had proposed naming key roads in Hyderabad after leading global corporations. Additionally, a prominent stretch will be named Google Street' to recognise the global impact and contribution of Google and Google Maps. The road along Google's upcoming campus, set to be the company's largest outside the US, in Hyderabad's Financial District, will receive this recognition, the release said. The ..

Updated On: 07 Dec 2025 | 11:49 PM IST

JLR sacks design chief Gerry McGovern; second high-profile exit in months

Seen as a Ratan Tata favourite, McGovern had strong backing at Tata-owned JLR. After Tata's death, that support disappeared, leaving him more vulnerable to internal power shifts

Updated On: 04 Dec 2025 | 12:06 PM IST

Tata Trusts moves proposal to reappoint Mehli Mistry as lifetime trustee

The reappointment bid comes amid reports of a rift among the trustees over their tenures, with one faction aligning with Noel Tata, who became chairman after Ratan Tata's death, and others with Mistry

Updated On: 23 Oct 2025 | 7:21 PM IST

Action around trustee term kicks in at Tata Trusts amid ongoing tension

Venu Srinivasan's term up for renewal, Mehli Mistry next in line

Updated On: 19 Oct 2025 | 11:56 PM IST

₹1,000 Crore in 60 Days: Tata Housing hits jackpot in Bengaluru | Tata Housing’s Varnam Phase I

Tata Housing has raked in Rs 1,000 crore in sales within just 60 days of its new residential project's launch, called 'Varnam Phase 1', in North Bengaluru. Watch the video for details.

Updated On: 09 Oct 2025 | 6:57 PM IST
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Ratan Tata's death anniversary: His legacy continues to guide India Inc

More than a guiding force in business, Ratan Tata's ethical leadership, global ambition, and philanthropic values continue to shape Indian industry and inspire generations of entrepreneurs

Updated On: 09 Oct 2025 | 11:48 AM IST

US lawyer demands truth, transparency in probe of Ahmedabad plane crash

US Attorney Mike Andrews highlighted the late Ratan Tata's legacy of compassion, suggesting his presence could have prevented such hurdles faced by the grieving families

Updated On: 11 Aug 2025 | 7:13 AM IST

Assam alternative destination for electronics makers: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam the alternative destination for electronics makers

Updated On: 26 May 2025 | 11:32 PM IST

Ratan Tata's aide Mohini Dutta accepts ₹588 crore inheritance in will case

Mohini Dutta, Ratan Tata's longtime aide, agrees to the will after initial resistance, removing the final hurdle for probate of his ₹3,900 crore estate at the Bombay High Court

Updated On: 19 May 2025 | 12:35 PM IST

India Inc eyes no-contest clause as Ratan Tata's will sparks estate debate

A no-contest clause is designed to discourage beneficiaries from disputing the terms of a will, but inheritance laws in India do not explicitly recognise or prohibit such clauses

Updated On: 22 Apr 2025 | 11:11 AM IST

No-contest clause in Ratan Tata's will to avoid litigation, say lawyers

Tata's will was submitted to the Bombay High Court for probate last week

Updated On: 01 Apr 2025 | 10:59 PM IST

Ratan Tata will: Charity gets most share, Shantanu Naidu's loan waived off

Ratan Tata's stake in Tata Sons will go to his two foundations, with 70 per cent going to RTEF and the remaining to RTET, according to news reports

Updated On: 01 Apr 2025 | 2:16 PM IST

Andhra govt approves over Rs 1.21 trn in investments from 10 companies

The Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB), chaired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, approved investments worth over Rs 1.21 lakh crore from 10 companies on Thursday. The approved investments have the potential to create 80,104 jobs, including Rs 25,000 crore from Satyavedu Reserve Infracity Pvt Ltd (Sri City), Rs 58,469 crore from Indosol Solar Pvt Ltd, and Rs 22,000 crore from AP NGEL Harith Amrit Ltd, among others. "At the fourth SIPB meeting held at the Secretariat, the Chief Minister reviewed new investment proposals in the industries, power, and tourism sectors. The SIPB approved Rs 1,21,659 crore in investments from 10 companies, which will create 80,104 jobs," a press release stated. Naidu directed officials to closely monitor these investments until they materialise and urged ministers and officials to work proactively to ensure industries commence operations without delays. Additionally, the CM instructed officials to establish MSME parks in all 175

Updated On: 13 Mar 2025 | 9:08 PM IST

Cyrus Mistry's ouster was Tata's biggest regret, says Thomas Mathew

Lunch with BS: "After Chandra took over as Tata Sons chairman, RNT would often say that there won't be noise anymore; there will be stability, there will be growth," says author of Ratan Tata: A Life

Updated On: 21 Feb 2025 | 10:25 PM IST

Ratan Tata's name needs to be protected from misuse, says Delhi HC

The court ruled in favour of the Ratan Tata Trust in a suit filed against journalist Rajat Srivastava, alleging that he was unauthorisedly using Ratan Tata's name to host an award ceremony

Updated On: 11 Feb 2025 | 1:29 PM IST