Ratan Tata, 86, on Monday said he was undergoing a routine medical investigation due to his age and related medical conditions.(Photo: Twiter/Harsh Goenka)
Ratan Tata, the chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away on Wednesday in a Mumbai hospital. He was undergoing treatment in critical condition and was in intensive care in the hospital for the past few days. Ratan Tata, 86, on Monday said he was undergoing a routine medical investigation due to his age and related medical conditions.
In a statement, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran expressed condolences over Ratan Tata's death and called him a "truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group, but also the very fabric of our nation."
"For the Tata Group, Mr. Tata was more than a chairperson. To me, he was a mentor, guide and friend. He inspired by example. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation, the Tata Group under his stewardship expanded its global footprint while always remaining true to its moral compass," he added.