Ratan Tata Dies At 86: Reports
The 86-year-old patriarch of the Tata Group, Ratan Tata, has passed away after being admitted to Breach Candy Hospital earlier this week due to age-related health issues.
Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Enterprises, expressed his grief in a tweet, confirming the sad news of Ratan Tata's demise.
The clock has stopped ticking. The Titan passes away. #RatanTata was a beacon of integrity, ethical leadership and philanthropy, who has imprinted an indelible mark on the world of business and beyond. He will forever soar high in our memories. R.I.P pic.twitter.com/foYsathgmt
— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) October 9, 2024
He wrote, "Time has stood still. The Titan has left us. #RatanTata was a symbol of integrity, ethical leadership, and philanthropy, leaving an indelible legacy in the world of business and beyond. His memory will continue to soar in our hearts forever..."
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The news of Ratan Tata's passing was also confirmed by a senior police official to PTI. The 86-year-old industrialist, who led Tata Sons for over two decades, is widely recognized for his role in expanding and diversifying the company. Earlier on Monday, it was reported that he was undergoing routine medical treatment at Breach Candy Hospital before the sad news of his demise.
— Tata Group (@TataCompanies) October 9, 2024
Ratan Tata, 86, was undergoing medical evaluations due to age-related health issues. On Monday, he shared a statement on his social media profiles, reassuring everyone that he was in good spirits and that there was no need for concern. Though not as involved in the daily operations of Tata Group as he once was, Tata was still consulted on major decisions by the leadership at Tata Sons, according to a Reuters report.
Despite stepping down from the helm, Tata remained actively involved in Tata Trusts, the philanthropic arm of the group, where he served as chairman.
Ratan Tata became the chairman of the Tata Group in 1991, overseeing the company’s significant growth and diversification until 2012. During his tenure, he founded Tata Teleservices in 1996 and took Tata Consultancy Services public in 2004, solidifying the group’s position across multiple industries.
