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End of an Era: Ratan Tata dies at 86

End of an Era: Ratan Tata dies at 86

Ratan Naval Tata passed away on Wednesday at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, ethical business practices, and philanthropy.
 
Beyond business, Tata's legacy is deeply rooted in philanthropy. Over 65 per cent of Tata Sons’ shares fund charitable causes, supporting education, healthcare, and social development. 
 
Ratan Tata’s passing marks the end of an era defined by visionary leadership, global ambition, and a commitment to philanthropy.

Ratan Tata's success: A billion-dollar empire minus the billionaire tag

Despite leading a multi-billion-dollar empire, Ratan Tata was never included in billionaire rankings. Read on to find out why

Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 3:51 PM IST
End of an Era: Ratan Tata dies at 86

Ratan Tata: The unlikely social media star who captured millions of hearts

With millions of followers on X and Instagram, Ratan Tata charmed audiences with his authenticity as he shared personal moments, advocated compassion, and called for kindness

Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 1:06 PM IST
End of an Era: Ratan Tata dies at 86

Name that showed possibilities, Ratan Tata's vision should still be India's

Ratan Tata's own instincts seemed to have nudged him in a different direction, while he never gave up on manufacturing, he always believed that Indian companies should be global

Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 12:06 PM IST
End of an Era: Ratan Tata dies at 86

How fate played a role in Ratan Tata becoming a global business icon

Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Tata Sons, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86 in Mumbai. Under his leadership, the Group transformed from an Indian-focussed entity to a global powerhouse

Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 1:22 PM IST
End of an Era: Ratan Tata dies at 86

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Honouring Ratan Tata: Maha govt to rename skill university after Ratan Tata

The decision, said the Maharashtra government, is a tribute to Ratan Tata, a renowned industrialist, celebrated for his dedication to social causes, education, and skill development across India

Honouring Ratan Tata: Maha govt to rename skill university after Ratan Tata
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 2:58 PM IST

In a special post, Tata Sons chairman Chandra shares Ratan Tata's untold stories

Anybody who met Tata came away with a story about his humanity, warmth, and dreams for India, writes N Chandrasekaran

In a special post, Tata Sons chairman Chandra shares Ratan Tata's untold stories
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 11:42 AM IST

Ratan Tata: An environmentalist's homage to India's business icon

As we mourn the demise of Ratan Tata, let's also mourn the passing of the time when business leaders like him ruled our world, when values of frugality and simplicity in personal life were cherished

Ratan Tata: An environmentalist's homage to India's business icon
Updated On : 13 Oct 2024 | 9:39 PM IST

Netanyahu expresses condolences on demise of industrialist Ratan Tata

He extended his sympathies to Tata's family and praised the industrialist's lasting legacy

Netanyahu expresses condolences on demise of industrialist Ratan Tata
Updated On : 13 Oct 2024 | 9:25 AM IST

Tata gave us salt, some industrialists taking away our saltpan land: Uddhav

The Tata group gave India salt, but some industrialists are taking away Mumbai's saltpan lands, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said on Saturday, as homage was paid to late Ratan Tata at the party's Dussehra rally here. Ratan Tata, 86, died on October 9 at a city hospital. Thackeray and other leaders stood in silence as a mark of respect to the veteran industrialist before Thackeray addressed the rally at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai. "Tata gave us salt which spices our food. But some industrialists are taking away Mumbai's saltpan lands," Thackeray said in his speech, without naming anybody. "Ratan Tata once told me that JRD Tata trusted him after seeing his work, and then handed over his legacy. He said Balasaheb also chose you (Uddhav) after he found you trustworthy," Thackeray added.

Tata gave us salt, some industrialists taking away our saltpan land: Uddhav
Updated On : 12 Oct 2024 | 9:45 PM IST

Tata will keep inspiring future business leaders: Ford Motors chairman

Ford Motor Company chairman Bill Ford Saturday said he is "saddened" by the death of industry titan Ratan Tata earlier this week. "Ratan was a leader of vision and integrity and proved to be an excellent steward of Jaguar and Land Rover," Ford said in a statement. Tata's legacy will continue to inspire future generations of business leaders and entrepreneurs, Ford, the great-grandson of Henry Ford, said. Tata, who is credited with taking the salt-to-software conglomerate to newer heights during the over two decades of leading it, died at a city hospital on Wednesday after a brief illness. He was 86. In 2008, group company Tata Motors bought JLR from Ford for USD 2.3 billion in an all-cash deal. Ford recalled that he had met Tata only once in person and described the meeting as "warm and cordial". The two spoke about the challenges and joys of running family businesses and our mutual love of cars during the meeting, the 67-year-old Ford added. Denying claims of Tata feeling ...

Tata will keep inspiring future business leaders: Ford Motors chairman
Updated On : 12 Oct 2024 | 6:26 PM IST

Noel Tata succeeds Ratan Tata, appointed chairman of Tata Trusts

The Tata Trusts currently own a 66 per cent stake in Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata group of companies

Noel Tata succeeds Ratan Tata, appointed chairman of Tata Trusts
Updated On : 12 Oct 2024 | 12:22 AM IST

Noel's appointment as Tata Trusts' chair signals continuity, BAU: Analysts

Noel is the half-brother of the late Ratan Tata, and was already a key trustee of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust

Noel's appointment as Tata Trusts' chair signals continuity, BAU: Analysts
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 10:57 PM IST
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 6:53 PM IST

'Goodbye, my dear lighthouse': Shantanu Naidu bids farewell to Ratan Tata

'The hole that this friendship has now left with me, I will spend the rest of my life trying to fill. Grief is the price to pay for love,' writes Ratan Tata's assistant

'Goodbye, my dear lighthouse': Shantanu Naidu bids farewell to Ratan Tata
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 6:53 PM IST

Many firsts, global footprint: How Ratan Tata left a mark on defence sector

Under Ratan Tata's leadership, the Tata Group invested heavily in the country's defence production sector and entered into JVs with global arms giants like Boeing and Lockheed Martin

Many firsts, global footprint: How Ratan Tata left a mark on defence sector
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 6:49 PM IST
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 6:47 PM IST

Noel Tata elected chairman of Tata Trusts after Ratan Tata's passing

Noel Tata's appointment brings clarity to the future leadership of one of India's largest charitable organisations

Noel Tata elected chairman of Tata Trusts after Ratan Tata's passing
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 5:54 PM IST
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 5:53 PM IST

Pak musician Zoheb recalls Ratan Tata's first phone call: 'We had no idea'

The 'Disco Deewane' song makers, Zoheb and his sibling Nazia Hassan, were approached by Ratan Tata, when he was starting a music company CBS India

Pak musician Zoheb recalls Ratan Tata's first phone call: 'We had no idea'
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 11:16 AM IST

Ratan Tata's passing marks end of an era for an iconic leader and visionary

What set him apart was his pioneering spirit and profound love for the country

Ratan Tata's passing marks end of an era for an iconic leader and visionary
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 11:15 AM IST

Ratan Tata: India's business icon and visionary who saw the future

Brand Tata has remained on the top of its list of peers for a gravity-defying period of 85 years - ever since 1939, when the size of India's top corporations was first reported upon

Ratan Tata: India's business icon and visionary who saw the future
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 10:17 AM IST

Why is Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma being trolled over Ratan Tata tribute?

The Paytm CEO faced criticism for a specific remark on late Ratan Naval Tata, leading him to delete his post, a screenshot of which has since gone viral on X

Why is Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma being trolled over Ratan Tata tribute?
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 9:48 AM IST

Bill Gates remembers Ratan Tata's legacy: 'Moved by his sense of purpose'

Ratan Tata passed away on Wednesday. Many noted personalities paid tributes to the former Tata Sons chairman's remarkable life, remembering his dedication to society's progress

Bill Gates remembers Ratan Tata's legacy: 'Moved by his sense of purpose'
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 9:43 AM IST

Singapore PM honours Ratan Tata, calls him 'true friend of Singapore'

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has paid homage to Ratan Tata who made valuable contributions to Singapore's economic transformation, calling him a true friend whose legacy will be cherished in the country. The former Tata Group chairman passed away on Wednesday evening aged 86. In a post on Facebook and other social media platforms, Wong on Thursday said Ratan Tata had a long association with Singapore. "He was a true friend of Singapore and we will cherish his contributions and legacy." He was a strong advocate of our country, and made valuable contributions to our economic transformation, said Wong. The Tata group has a large presence in Singapore since the late 1960s when JRD Tata visited Singapore. Ratan Tata grew the seedling of India-Singapore industrial relations into over 15 operating companies in the city-state -- covering IT, Shipping, Engineering, Energy and Financial Services. The group formally entered Singapore in 1972, forming the Tata-Government Training Centre for

Singapore PM honours Ratan Tata, calls him 'true friend of Singapore'
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 9:40 AM IST