<p>Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of one of India's biggest conglomerates, Tata Sons, a visionary industrialist and philanthropist, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday (Oct 9). He was admitted to the intensive care of the Breach Candy&nbsp;Hospital in Mumbai early in the evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Mr Ratan Naval Tata, a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation," N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Group said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"On behalf of the entire Tata family, I extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones. His legacy will continue to inspire us as we strive to uphold the principles he so passionately championed," he added.</p>

<p>Union Defence Minister&nbsp;Rajnath Singh expressed shock at the passing of Tata and shared his condolences.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Saddened by the passing away of Shri Ratan Tata. He was a Titan of the Indian industry known for his monumental contributions to our economy, trade and industry. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and admirers. May his soul rest in peace," posted Singh.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Saddened by the passing away of Shri Ratan Tata. He was a Titan of the Indian industry known for his monumental contributions to our economy, trade and industry. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and admirers. May his soul rest in peace.</p>
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<p>Harsh Goenka, chairman of RPG Enterprises took to X (formerly Twitter) to mourn the loss of a titan of the Indian business industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"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," posted Goenka.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The clock has stopped ticking. The Titan passes away. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RatanTata?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RatanTata</a> 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 <a href="https://t.co/foYsathgmt">pic.twitter.com/foYsathgmt</a></p>
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<p>Tata's death comes a couple of days after he rubbished rumours regarding his health, stating that he was undergoing routine medical investigations due to his age and related medical conditions.</p>

<p>"I am aware of recent rumours circulating regarding my health and want to assure everyone that these claims are unfounded. I am currently undergoing medical check-ups due to my age and related medical conditions," Tata posted on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There is no cause for concern. I remain in good spirits and request that the public and media respect refrain from spreading misinformation," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/why-did-ratan-tata-say-thank-you-to-the-indian-prime-minister-narendra-modi-474758" target="_blank"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Why did Ratan Tata say 'Thank You' to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi?</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>Who was Ratan Tata?</strong></h2>

<p>Tata became chairman of the autos-to-steel conglomerate in 1991 and ran the group founded by his great-grandfather more than a hundred years ago until 2012.</p>

<p>He founded the telecommunications company Tata Teleservices&nbsp;in 1996 and took the IT company Tata Consultancy Services public in 2004.</p>

<p>After stepping down, he was conferred with the title of chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, Tata Industries, Tata Motors, Tata Steel and Tata Chemicals, the company website says.</p>


Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of one of India's biggest conglomerates, Tata Sons, a visionary industrialist and philanthropist, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday (Oct 9).

Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of one of India's biggest conglomerates, Tata Sons, a visionary industrialist and philanthropist, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday (Oct 9). He was admitted to the intensive care of the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai early in the evening. "It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Mr Ratan Naval Tata, a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation," N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Group said in a statement. "On behalf of the entire Tata family, I extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones. His legacy will continue to inspire us as we strive to uphold the principles he so passionately championed," he added. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed shock at the passing of Tata and shared his condolences. "Saddened by the passing away of Shri Ratan Tata. He was a Titan of the Indian industry known for his monumental contributions to our economy, trade and industry. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and admirers. May his soul rest in peace," posted Singh. Saddened by the passing away of Shri Ratan Tata. He was a Titan of the Indian industry known for his monumental contributions to our economy, trade and industry. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and admirers. May his soul rest in peace. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 9, 2024 × Harsh Goenka, chairman of RPG Enterprises took to X (formerly Twitter) to mourn the loss of a titan of the Indian business industry. "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," posted Goenka. 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 × Tata's death comes a couple of days after he rubbished rumours regarding his health, stating that he was undergoing routine medical investigations due to his age and related medical conditions. "I am aware of recent rumours circulating regarding my health and want to assure everyone that these claims are unfounded. I am currently undergoing medical check-ups due to my age and related medical conditions," Tata posted on X. "There is no cause for concern. I remain in good spirits and request that the public and media respect refrain from spreading misinformation," he added. Watch | Why did Ratan Tata say 'Thank You' to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi? Who was Ratan Tata? Tata became chairman of the autos-to-steel conglomerate in 1991 and ran the group founded by his great-grandfather more than a hundred years ago until 2012. He founded the telecommunications company Tata Teleservices in 1996 and took the IT company Tata Consultancy Services public in 2004. After stepping down, he was conferred with the title of chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, Tata Industries, Tata Motors, Tata Steel and Tata Chemicals, the company website says.

Ratan Tata, Indian industry’s titan, visionary, and philanthropist, dies at 86

<p>Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of one of India's biggest conglomerates, Tata Sons, is in critical condition in intensive care at a Mumbai hospital, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Tata, 86, said on Monday (Oct 7) that he was undergoing routine medical investigations due to his age and related medical conditions.</p>

<p>A representative for Tata did not immediately respond to a request for an update on his condition on Wednesday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/why-did-ratan-tata-say-thank-you-to-the-indian-prime-minister-narendra-modi-474758"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Why did Ratan Tata say 'Thank You' to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi?</strong></a></p>

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<p>In a statement published on his social media profiles on Monday, Tata said he remained in good spirits and that there was no cause for concern.</p>

<p>Tata became chairman of the autos to steel conglomerate in 1991 and ran the group founded by his great-grandfather more than a hundred years ago until 2012.</p>

<p>He founded telecommunications company Tata Teleservices&nbsp;in 1996 and took IT company Tata Consultancy Services public in 2004.</p>

<p>After stepping down, he was conferred with the title of chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, Tata Industries, Tata Motors, Tata Steel and Tata Chemicals, the company website says.</p>

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Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of one of India's biggest conglomerates, Tata Sons, is in critical condition in intensive care at a Mumbai hospital, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday.

Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of one of India's biggest conglomerates, Tata Sons, is in critical condition in intensive care at a Mumbai hospital, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. Tata, 86, said on Monday (Oct 7) that he was undergoing routine medical investigations due to his age and related medical conditions. A representative for Tata did not immediately respond to a request for an update on his condition on Wednesday. Watch | Why did Ratan Tata say 'Thank You' to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi? × In a statement published on his social media profiles on Monday, Tata said he remained in good spirits and that there was no cause for concern. Tata became chairman of the autos to steel conglomerate in 1991 and ran the group founded by his great-grandfather more than a hundred years ago until 2012. He founded telecommunications company Tata Teleservices in 1996 and took IT company Tata Consultancy Services public in 2004. After stepping down, he was conferred with the title of chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, Tata Industries, Tata Motors, Tata Steel and Tata Chemicals, the company website says. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ratan Tata in critical condition, admitted to intensive care in Mumbai hospital: Report

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:14,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1855}">Amid reports of his deteriorating health, veteran Indian industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata on Monday (Oct 7) announced that he was well and the claims of him being admitted to the hospital in serious condition&nbsp;were "unfounded".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:81,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1922}">In a post on X, Tata said that the "rumours" of him being hospitalised in Mumbai were "unfounded".</p>

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<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:422,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2263}"><strong>Who is Ratan Tata?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:471,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2312}">A well-loved public figure, Ratan Tata is known for his leadership and philanthropic efforts. He&nbsp;served as the chairperson of Tata Sons from 1990 to 2012 and also held the position of interim chairperson from October 2016 to February 2017.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:520,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2361}">He remains in charge of the Tata Trusts, which hold great importance in India's philanthropic scene. Tata has received the Padma Bhushan in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008, two prestigious Indian civilian awards, in recognition of his contributions to industry and society.</p>

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Amid reports of his deteriorating health, veteran Indian industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata on Monday (Oct 7) announced that he was well and the claims of him being admitted to the hospital in serious condition were "unfounded".

Amid reports of his deteriorating health, veteran Indian industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata on Monday (Oct 7) announced that he was well and the claims of him being admitted to the hospital in serious condition were "unfounded". In a post on X, Tata said that the "rumours" of him being hospitalised in Mumbai were "unfounded". Also read | Zomato CEO denied access to lift as 'delivery boy' in THIS posh mall of India's national capital Posting a statement with the caption "Thank you for thinking of me", he revealed that while he was undergoing medical check-ups due to his "age-related medical conditions", there was "no cause for concern". "There is no cause for concern. I remain in good spirits," said the 86-year-old businessman, while requesting the public and media to refrain from "spreading misinformation". Also read | Mumbai’s first underground Metro Line 3 kicks off: All you need to know about timings, fares & routes Thank you for thinking of me 🤍 pic.twitter.com/MICi6zVH99 — Ratan N. Tata (@RNTata2000) October 7, 2024 × Reports by media and on social media had claimed that Tata was taken to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital in the early hours of Monday following a drop in blood pressure. Who is Ratan Tata? A well-loved public figure, Ratan Tata is known for his leadership and philanthropic efforts. He served as the chairperson of Tata Sons from 1990 to 2012 and also held the position of interim chairperson from October 2016 to February 2017. He remains in charge of the Tata Trusts, which hold great importance in India's philanthropic scene. Tata has received the Padma Bhushan in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008, two prestigious Indian civilian awards, in recognition of his contributions to industry and society. He is also highly regarded as an investor who has supported over 30 start-ups spanning various fields. (With inputs from agencies)

Ratan Tata slams 'rumours' of hospitalisation, asks people to refrain from 'spreading misinformation'