Veteran Industrialist Ratan Tata passes away

Ratan Tata, the former Tata Group chairman who transformed the group into India's largest and most influential conglomerate, breathed his last at south Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital at 11.30 pm on October 9, Wednesday.

He was wheeled into Breach Candy Hospital in the early hours on 7th October after his blood pressure dropped. 

Tata led the group from March 1991, taking up the mantle from his predecessor JRD Tata, through December 2012.

He has been the chairman emeritus of the nearly $130-billion salt-to-software group.

Ratan Tata emphasised the importance of ethical business practices and community development, reinforcing the Tata Group's commitment to social responsibility. 

His contributions to both industry and society earned him numerous awards and honours, including the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.

He continued to mentor young entrepreneurs and advocate for various social causes, leaving a lasting impact on the business landscape.

He exemplified humility and approachability. Despite his immense success, Tata maintained a down-to-earth demeanour and valued interactions with employees.

Deeply committed to philanthropy, Tata believed in using wealth to uplift society and actively supported numerous charitable initiatives through Tata Trusts.