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Ratan Naval Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away at the age of 86. Information about his demise was released late Wednesday night. He was admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. He was suffering from age related diseases.
There was news of his being admitted to ICU 2 days ago also. However, then he said that I am fine, there is nothing to worry about. In 2008, Ratan Tata received the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award. Before this, in 2000, he was also honored with Padma Bhushan.
On Ratan Tata's demise, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekhar said, 'We bid farewell to Ratan Tata with a feeling of immense loss. Tata was more than a chairperson for the group. For me he was a guru, guide and friend.
Statement from Tata Sons Chairman…
Business houses including Modi-Rahul expressed grief
Narendra Modi: Tata was a visionary business leader, a kind soul and an extraordinary human being. He provided stable leadership to one of India's oldest and most prestigious business houses. His contributions went far beyond the board room.
Rahul Gandhi: Ratan Tata was a person with vision. He has left an indelible mark on both business and philanthropy. My condolences to his family and the Tata community.
President Murmu: India has lost an icon who blended nation building with corporate growth and excellence with ethics. Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan awardee Ratan Tata has carried forward the legacy of the Tata Group.
Gautam Adani: India has lost a great and visionary man. Tata redefined the path of modern India. Tata was not just a business leader, he embodied the spirit of India with compassion.
Anand Mahindra: I am not able to accept the absence of Ratan Tata. Mr. Tata will not be forgotten. Because great men never die.
Ratan Tata's last post
On October 7, some media reports claimed that Ratan Tata was admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Breach Candy Hospital. His blood pressure had reduced considerably. After this, Ratan Tata shared a post on social media and said, 'I am fine and due to my old age, I had gone to the hospital for routine checkup. There is nothing to worry about.
Ratan Tata was the chairman of the group from 1990 to 2012. Born on 28 December 1937, Ratan Tata is the great-grandson of Tata Group founder Jamsetji Tata. He was chairman of the group from 1990 to 2012 and interim chairman from October 2016 to February 2017. Ratan was the head of the Tata Group's charitable trusts.
Ratan took his legacy to a new level. He included Air India in his empire. Foreign company Ford also added luxury car brands Landrover and Jaguar to its portfolio.
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