STORY: :: Hundreds mourn Indian business
tycoon Ratan Tata in Mumbai
:: October 10, 2024
:: Aamir Khan, Actor
“It is an extremely sad day for all of us, for the entire country. Ratan Sir’s contribution and leadership…his company, Tata’s contribution to the nation…it is priceless.”
:: Tata as chairman led various companies
within the Tata conglomerate for over 20 years
Ratan Tata, the former Tata Group chairman who expanded companies under his brand name into a global behemoth spanning multiple industries, died on Wednesday (October 9) at the age of 86.
Known for his exemplary business acumen and philanthropic nature, Tata as chairman led various companies within the Tata conglomerate for more than 20 years. It recorded revenue of $165 billion in 2023-24.
Tata had been in a Mumbai hospital since Monday, but his cause of death was not immediately made public.
After his death, tributes poured in from around the world, underlining a popularity that transcended boundaries and generations.
