Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Noor Tata on Thursday and expressed condolences on the death of his brother, veteran industrialist Ratan Tata.
Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, died at the age of 86 at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the last rites of the veteran industrialist on behalf of the Government of India.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday night that the last rites would be performed with state honours. He said Tata’s body will be kept at the National Center for the Performing Arts from 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday for the public to pay their respects.
Preparations are underway at the National Theater at Nariman Point, where the body will be kept for the public to pay their last respects before the final rites.
Earlier, in a series of posts on X, Prime Minister Modi said he was “extremely pained” by Tata, who passed away on Wednesday night, and highlighted Tata’s leadership and contribution to society.
“Ratan Tata Ji was a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being. He provided steady leadership to one of India’s oldest and most prestigious business houses “At the same time, his contributions extended far beyond the boardroom, and he endeared himself to many for his humility, kindness and unwavering commitment to making our society a better place,” he said.
“Extremely pained by his passing. My thoughts are with his family, friends and admirers at this sad hour. Om Shanti,” Prime Minister Modi said in the post.
Remembering Ratan Tata for advocating for issues such as education and animal welfare, Prime Minister Modi said: “One of the most unique aspects of Ratan Tata Ji was his passion for dreaming big and giving back to society. He stood for advocating for education , healthcare, sanitation, animal welfare and other causes at the forefront.”
“My mind is filled with countless interactions with Shri Ratan Tata Ji. When I was chief minister, I would often meet him in Gujarat. We would exchange views on different issues. I found his perspective very informative. When I come to Delhi as these interactions continue and my thoughts are with his family, friends and admirers at this sad time,” he said.
Businessman, philanthropist and chairman emeritus Tata Sons passed away on Wednesday evening.
One of India’s most respected and beloved industrialists, he took the Tata Group to new heights and influenced the fabric of the country through his contributions in different areas, including philanthropy.
Born in Bombay on December 28, 1937, Tata is the chairman of the Ratan Tata Trust and the Dorabji Tata Trust, the largest private sector-driven charitable trusts in India. From 1991 to his retirement in 2012, he served as chairman of Tata Sons, the Tata Group’s holding company. Later, he was appointed as the honorary chairman of Tata Sons.
In 2008, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second highest civilian award. (ANI)