India's Top Industrialists React To Ratan Tata's Demise.
Ratan Tata, the iconic Indian industrialist and philanthropist, passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 86. He left behind a legacy of unparalleled business acumen and philanthropic contributions. As the chairman emeritus of the Tata Group, Ratan Tata‘s demise has been fulminant across the business community, with fellow industrialists and business tycoons mourning his loss on social media.
Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, described Ratan Tata as “one of India’s most illustrious and kind-hearted sons”. He wrote: “At a personal level, the passing of Ratan Tata has filled me with immense grief as I lost a dear friend. Each of my numerous interactions with him left me inspired and energised and enhanced my respect for the nobility of his character and the fine human values he embodied.”
It is a very sad day for India and India Inc. Ratan Tata’s passing away is a big loss, not just to the Tata Group, but to every Indian.
At a personal level, the passing of Ratan Tata has filled me with immense grief as I lost a dear friend. Each of my numerous interactions with…
— Reliance Industries Limited (@RIL_Updates) October 9, 2024
Businessman Gautam Adani shared a mourning note on the X platform, he said: “India has lost a giant, a visionary who redefined modern India’s path. Ratan Tata wasn’t just a business leader.”
India has lost a giant, a visionary who redefined modern India’s path. Ratan Tata wasn’t just a business leader – he embodied the spirit of India with integrity, compassion and an unwavering commitment to the greater good. Legends like him never fade away. Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/mANuvwX8wV
— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) October 9, 2024
Google CEO Sundar Pichai wrote on X: “He leaves an extraordinary business and philanthropic legacy and was instrumental in mentoring and developing the modern business leadership in India. He deeply cared about making India better. Deep condolences to his loved ones and Rest in Peace Shri Ratan Tata Ji.”
My last meeting with Ratan Tata at Google, we talked about the progress of Waymo and his vision was inspiring to hear. He leaves an extraordinary business and philanthropic legacy and was instrumental in mentoring and developing the modern business leadership in India. He deeply…
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) October 9, 2024
Indian Entrepreneur and chairman of RPG Enterprises, Harsh Goenka shared his condolences on the X: “the clock has stopped ticking. The Titan passes away. He 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.”
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
Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group said: “I am unable to accept the absence of Ratan Tata. India’s economy stands on the cusp of a historic leap forward. And Ratan’s life and work have had much to do with our being in this position. Hence, his mentorship and guidance at this point would have been invaluable. With him gone, all we can do is to commit to emulating his example. Because he was a businessman for whom financial wealth and success was most useful when it was put to the service of the global community.”
I am unable to accept the absence of Ratan Tata.
India’s economy stands on the cusp of a historic leap forward.
And Ratan’s life and work have had much to do with our being in this position.Hence, his mentorship and guidance at this point in time would have been invaluable.… pic.twitter.com/ujJC2ehTTs
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) October 9, 2024
Bajaj CMD, Sanjiv Bajaj reacted to the news of Tata’s demise, he wrote: “Even in his advanced years, he continued to inspire and support young entrepreneurs! His spirit lives amongst the many he touched. Om Shanti.”
A leading light of India, #RatanTata was known as much for his humility as his bold business strategies. He represented a handful of industrialists who helped India break out into the international arena very early on.
— Sanjiv Bajaj (@sanjivrbajaj) October 10, 2024
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Aditya Birla, chairman of Birla Group shared his condolences on the X platform, he wrote: “Remembering the visionary leader, Ratan Tata, whose legacy continues to inspire generations. Our Chairman pays tribute to Ratan Tata’s remarkable life as we honour his enduring legacy.”
Remembering the visionary leader, Ratan Tata, whose legacy continues to inspire generations.
Our Chairman pays tribute to Ratan Tata’s remarkable life as we honour his enduring legacy. pic.twitter.com/Y4I43rJmNk
— Aditya Birla Group (@AdityaBirlaGrp) October 10, 2024
