Ratan Tata, the revered chairman emeritus of the Tata conglomerate, died at the age of 86 in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital after being admitted on Monday due to deteriorating age-related health issues. The news of his passing was confirmed by Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, who expressed deep sorrow, calling Tata a “friend, mentor, and guide.”
Following his death late Wednesday night, Ratan Tata's mortal remains were taken to the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in South Mumbai, where a state funeral is scheduled. The public was invited to pay their last respects from 10 am to 3:30 pm on Thursday. In a statement on X, the Tata Group expressed profound loss, stating, "It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Mr. Ratan Navel Tata, a truly uncommon leader."
As people gathered to honor the veteran industrialist, Additional Commissioner of Police for the South Region, Abhinav Deshmukh, announced that there would be no parking available at the venue, urging visitors to utilize designated drop-off spots. Early mourners included cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who visited Tata's residence in Colaba to pay his homage. Members of the Mumbai Police band and numerous security personnel were also present outside the late industrialist’s home, marking the significance of this moment in honoring Ratan Tata's legacy.
