The mortal remains of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, draped in the national flag, was brought to the NCPA lawns at Mumbai's Nariman Point on Thursday morning to allow the masses to pay their last respects before the funeral ceremony.
According to a statement from Tata Trust, the mortal remains will be taken on its final journey at 4 pm today. Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday night at the Breach Candy Hospital in the city.
"At 4 pm, the mortal remains will embark on its final journey to the Prayer Hall at the Worli Crematorium, Dr E Moses Road, Worli for the final rites," the statement by Tata Trust said.
"We will request the members of the public to enter NCPA Lawns from Gate 3 and the exit will be at Gate 2. There will be no parking available at the premises," it read. A large throng of people gathered at the NCPA lawns to pay their last respects.
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Union Minister Annpurna Devi expressed her sorrow over the demise of Ratan Tata, stating, "It is an irreparable loss for the industry. Ratan Tata ji was a genuinely kind person with a special connection to Jharkhand. He also fulfilled his social responsibilities and contributed significantly to the nation's progress."
Oct 10, 2024, 6:23 PM IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge described Ratan Tata as a "born industrialist and philanthropist" who consistently prioritized integrity in business, stating, "He never engaged in fraud or unethical practices." Kharge recalled his meetings with Tata during his tenure as Industry Minister and expressed deep respect, saying, "I pay tribute to him from my heart."
Oct 10, 2024, 6:11 PM IST
Shantanu Naidu, a trusted aide of the late industrialist Ratan Tata, left Worli Crematorium in Mumbai after paying his last tribute. Naidu was among many who gathered to honor Tata's impactful legacy and contributions to the business world.
#WATCH | Shantanu Naidu, veteran industrialist Ratan Tata's trusted aide leaves from Worli Crematorium in Mumbai after paying his last tribute to Ratan Tata.#RatanTatapic.twitter.com/8cTvWdGn16
In a heartfelt tribute following the demise of Ratan Tata, actor Rajpal Yadav expressed profound admiration for the industrialist. Yadav remarked, "He is the Tata of the entire world, and he was, is, and will remain the priceless gem of our country. He was Bharat Ratna for us since our childhood; he will remain like that."
Oct 10, 2024, 5:54 PM IST
Following Ratan Tata's passing, former cricketer Kapil Dev expressed his sorrow, stating, "It's truly heartbreaking to lose such a great man. His legacy is unparalleled, and while everyone must eventually leave this world, his work will ensure he is remembered. We may never find someone as remarkable as him."
Oct 10, 2024, 5:41 PM IST
Last rites of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, being performed with state honour at Worli crematorium in Mumbai.
#WATCH | Last rites of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, being performed with state honour at Worli crematorium in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/08G7gnahyS
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and other leaders pay tribute to veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, at Worli crematorium in Mumbai.
#WATCH | Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and other leaders pay tribute to veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, at Worli crematorium in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/GRzHMn2B7E
The Caretaker of the dog, says "This dog has been with us for the last 11 years. The security guards brought this dog from Goa when we went there for a picnic. Ratan Tata loved him a lot. The name of the dog is Goa since he was brought from Goa..."
#WATCH | The Caretaker of the dog, says "This dog has been with us for the last 11 years. The security guards brought this dog from Goa when we went there for a picnic. Ratan Tata loved him a lot. The name of the dog is Goa since he was brought from Goa..." https://t.co/nCvG5OHBVrpic.twitter.com/2zBWk4sJ8Q
Mortal remains of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata brought to Worli crematorium for his last rites, which will be carried out with full state honour.
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Mortal remains of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata brought to Worli crematorium for his last rites, which will be carried out with full state honour. pic.twitter.com/8lB2F2AmFH
On the demise of Ratan Tata, Chairman of Hero Enterprise, Sunil Kant Munjal says, "He was a true leader not just for the industry but for the country. He was an amazing human being, a visionary looking at industry far into the future. He created companies in India which were global in every aspect of the world. He did this with great humility..."
Oct 10, 2024, 3:52 PM IST
Jimmy Naval Tata, brother of Industrialist Ratan Tata leaves after paying last tributes to Ratan Tata in Mumbai.
#WATCH | Jimmy Naval Tata, brother of Industrialist Ratan Tata leaves after paying last tributes to Ratan Tata in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/VLKl2pCgmV
On the demise of Ratan Tata, Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker & former CM Raman Singh says, "Ratan Tata was not just a prominent businessman of India but the work culture he developed across India...his honesty towards work...he brought change to many people's lives..."
Oct 10, 2024, 2:55 PM IST
Rajinikanth's post on Ratan Tata's demise.
A great legendary icon who put India on the global map with his vision and passion .. The man who inspired thousands of industrialist .. The man who created lakhs and lakhs of jobs for many generations .. The man who was loved and respected by all ..
On the demise of Ratan Tata, Hitesh Jain, Senior lawyer and BJP leader says, "What he has done is he has institutionalized Tata Sons. He has left a lasting legacy of charity and philanthropy. I am sure and confident to keep his legacy alive Tata Sons will continue the good work and the legacy that has been left by Mr Tata. He is the true Ratan of India. I don't think any award will be bigger than Ratan Tata. Of course, if he is honoured with the legacy of Bharat Ratna, it will not be just an honour to Ratan Tata or the Tata group of companies but it will be an honour for all the citizens of India whom he has made proud..."
Oct 10, 2024, 2:50 PM IST
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel pays last tributes to Ratan Tata in Mumbai.
#WATCH | Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel pays last tributes to Ratan Tata in Mumbai.
On the demise of Ratan Tata, chairperson of the RPG Group, Harsh Goenka says, "It's a big loss for India. We all are feeling alone. He has left such footprints and ideals that we will follow... He should get Bharat Ratna, there is no other person more deserving than him in the world."
Oct 10, 2024, 2:03 PM IST
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#WATCH | Delhi | Congress leader Ashok Gehlot says, "Ratan Tata was a rare personality. I pray that his family and the people of Tata empire find the strength to deal with this loss." pic.twitter.com/FM2oWS5AZN
Isha Ambani, Executive Director, Reliance Retail Ventures Limited and Anand Piramal, Executive Director of the Piramal Group pay last respects to Ratan Tata
#WATCH | Mumbai | Isha Ambani, Executive Director, Reliance Retail Ventures Limited and Anand Piramal, Executive Director of the Piramal Group pay last respects to Ratan Tata pic.twitter.com/wNVv62DwMy
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On the demise of Ratan Tata, Actor Anupam Kher says, " I used to feel that Ratan Tata would be there with us throughout our lives because when it comes to some people, you might not meet them every day but you can see their experience within the country's infrastructure, charity institutions...today India has lost a gem...I met him in London a few years back, I spoke to him for 5-10 minutes..."
Oct 10, 2024, 1:20 PM IST
On the demise of Ratan Tata, BJP MP & actor Ravi Kishan says, "The whole country is missing him today. There are very few people with a strong character like that of Ratan Tata ji. He was a visionary and greatly contributed to the development of India. I learnt from Ratan Tata that you can become big with honesty."
Oct 10, 2024, 1:06 PM IST
On the demise of Ratan Tata, former chief executive of Tata Sons, Minoo Mody, says, "It is a loss...He has provided for succession like how Tatas always do. He was always sympathetic and helpful towards people."
Oct 10, 2024, 1:00 PM IST
Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh writes to Tata Sons chairman, N Chandrasekaran condoling the demise of industrialist Ratan Tata
#WATCH | Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh writes to Tata Sons chairman, N Chandrasekaran condoling the demise of industrialist Ratan Tata pic.twitter.com/9E1KFvsan0
On the demise of Ratan Tata, MDMK general secretary Vaiko says, " The great pioneer of industrial development in India, that is called Ratan Tata. He was a great asset to the country, he has contributed in many ways for growth and development of India. His passing away is a great tragedy for India. It is an irreparable loss to the Indian subcontinent..."
#WATCH | Chennai: On the demise of Ratan Tata, MDMK general secretary Vaiko says, " The great pioneer of industrial development in India, that is called Ratan Tata. He was a great asset to the country, he has contributed in many ways for growth and development of India. His… pic.twitter.com/ZtMlVDbAXz
In an emotional and heartfelt tribute to Ratan Tata who passed away at a Mumbai hospital late on October 9, Suhel Seth a close aide and friend recalled remembered the veteran industrialist and business leader as a man of unparalleled decency, dignity, and compassion.
Oct 10, 2024, 12:45 PM IST
On the demise of Ratan Tata, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh says, " The demise of Ratan Tata is an irreversible loss to not just the nation but the world. I am paying my condolences to him by remembering his great and notable work. Ratan Tata took Tata groups to a new peak, he expanded his business to at least 100 countries across the world..."
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On the demise of Ratan Tata, LoP Maharashtra Assembly, Vijay Wadettiwar says, "It is a huge loss for the country. He was not just an industrialist but a 'desh premi'..."
#WATCH | Mumbai | On the demise of Ratan Tata, LoP Maharashtra Assembly, Vijay Wadettiwar says, "It is a huge loss for the country. He was not just an industrialist but a 'desh premi'..." pic.twitter.com/6GmGzn9mkn
In today’s meeting, the Maharashtra Cabinet has decided to propose industrialist Ratan Tata's name for the Bharat Ratna award. A condolence proposal was also passed by Maharashtra Cabinet today.
In today’s meeting, the Maharashtra Cabinet has decided to propose industrialist Ratan Tata's name for the Bharat Ratna award. A condolence proposal was also passed by Maharashtra Cabinet today. pic.twitter.com/RVKFD4SIjq
On the demise of Ratan Tata, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh says, " The demise of Ratan Tata is an irreversible loss to not just the nation but the world. I am paying my condolences to him by remembering his great and notable work. Ratan Tata took Tata groups to a new peak, he expanded his business to at least 100 countries across the world..."
Oct 10, 2024, 12:48 pm IST
In an emotional and heartfelt tribute to Ratan Tata who passed away at a Mumbai hospital late on October 9, Suhel Seth a close aide and friend recalled remembered the veteran industrialist and business leader as a man of unparalleled decency, dignity, and compassion.
Oct 10, 2024, 12:58 pm IST
On the demise of Ratan Tata, MDMK general secretary Vaiko says, " The great pioneer of industrial development in India, that is called Ratan Tata. He was a great asset to the country, he has contributed in many ways for growth and development of India. His passing away is a great tragedy for India. It is an irreparable loss to the Indian subcontinent..."
#WATCH | Chennai: On the demise of Ratan Tata, MDMK general secretary Vaiko says, " The great pioneer of industrial development in India, that is called Ratan Tata. He was a great asset to the country, he has contributed in many ways for growth and development of India. His… pic.twitter.com/ZtMlVDbAXz
Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh writes to Tata Sons chairman, N Chandrasekaran condoling the demise of industrialist Ratan Tata
#WATCH | Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh writes to Tata Sons chairman, N Chandrasekaran condoling the demise of industrialist Ratan Tata pic.twitter.com/9E1KFvsan0
On the demise of Ratan Tata, former chief executive of Tata Sons, Minoo Mody, says, "It is a loss...He has provided for succession like how Tatas always do. He was always sympathetic and helpful towards people."
Oct 10, 2024, 1:20 pm IST
On the demise of Ratan Tata, BJP MP & actor Ravi Kishan says, "The whole country is missing him today. There are very few people with a strong character like that of Ratan Tata ji. He was a visionary and greatly contributed to the development of India. I learnt from Ratan Tata that you can become big with honesty."
Oct 10, 2024, 1:22 pm IST
On the demise of Ratan Tata, Actor Anupam Kher says, " I used to feel that Ratan Tata would be there with us throughout our lives because when it comes to some people, you might not meet them every day but you can see their experience within the country's infrastructure, charity institutions...today India has lost a gem...I met him in London a few years back, I spoke to him for 5-10 minutes..."
Oct 10, 2024, 1:31 pm IST
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, Congress' national treasurer Ajay Maken and other leaders leave from Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in Delhi after concluding review meeting over Haryana elections.
#WATCH | Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, Congress' national treasurer Ajay Maken and other leaders leave from Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in Delhi after concluding review meeting over Haryana elections. pic.twitter.com/dlxSe5iGve
Isha Ambani, Executive Director, Reliance Retail Ventures Limited and Anand Piramal, Executive Director of the Piramal Group pay last respects to Ratan Tata
#WATCH | Mumbai | Isha Ambani, Executive Director, Reliance Retail Ventures Limited and Anand Piramal, Executive Director of the Piramal Group pay last respects to Ratan Tata pic.twitter.com/wNVv62DwMy
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#WATCH | Delhi | Congress leader Ashok Gehlot says, "Ratan Tata was a rare personality. I pray that his family and the people of Tata empire find the strength to deal with this loss." pic.twitter.com/FM2oWS5AZN
On the demise of Ratan Tata, chairperson of the RPG Group, Harsh Goenka says, "It's a big loss for India. We all are feeling alone. He has left such footprints and ideals that we will follow... He should get Bharat Ratna, there is no other person more deserving than him in the world."
Oct 10, 2024, 2:47 pm IST
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde along with Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis pay last tributes to Ratan Tata in Mumbai.
#WATCH | Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde along with Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis pay last tributes to Ratan Tata in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/5cTdqGA6nV
On the demise of Ratan Tata, Hitesh Jain, Senior lawyer and BJP leader says, "What he has done is he has institutionalized Tata Sons. He has left a lasting legacy of charity and philanthropy. I am sure and confident to keep his legacy alive Tata Sons will continue the good work and the legacy that has been left by Mr Tata. He is the true Ratan of India. I don't think any award will be bigger than Ratan Tata. Of course, if he is honoured with the legacy of Bharat Ratna, it will not be just an honour to Ratan Tata or the Tata group of companies but it will be an honour for all the citizens of India whom he has made proud..."
Oct 10, 2024, 2:55 pm IST
Rajinikanth's post on Ratan Tata's demise.
A great legendary icon who put India on the global map with his vision and passion .. The man who inspired thousands of industrialist .. The man who created lakhs and lakhs of jobs for many generations .. The man who was loved and respected by all ..
On the demise of Ratan Tata, Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker & former CM Raman Singh says, "Ratan Tata was not just a prominent businessman of India but the work culture he developed across India...his honesty towards work...he brought change to many people's lives..."
Oct 10, 2024, 3:52 pm IST
Jimmy Naval Tata, brother of Industrialist Ratan Tata leaves after paying last tributes to Ratan Tata in Mumbai.
#WATCH | Jimmy Naval Tata, brother of Industrialist Ratan Tata leaves after paying last tributes to Ratan Tata in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/VLKl2pCgmV
On the demise of Ratan Tata, Chairman of Hero Enterprise, Sunil Kant Munjal says, "He was a true leader not just for the industry but for the country. He was an amazing human being, a visionary looking at industry far into the future. He created companies in India which were global in every aspect of the world. He did this with great humility..."
Oct 10, 2024, 3:58 pm IST
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sand art to pay tribute to veteran industrialist Ratan Tata.
#WATCH | Puri, Odisha: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sand art to pay tribute to veteran industrialist Ratan Tata. pic.twitter.com/FLRjgO8MET
Mortal remains of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata brought to Worli crematorium for his last rites, which will be carried out with full state honour.
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Mortal remains of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata brought to Worli crematorium for his last rites, which will be carried out with full state honour. pic.twitter.com/8lB2F2AmFH
The Caretaker of the dog, says "This dog has been with us for the last 11 years. The security guards brought this dog from Goa when we went there for a picnic. Ratan Tata loved him a lot. The name of the dog is Goa since he was brought from Goa..."
#WATCH | The Caretaker of the dog, says "This dog has been with us for the last 11 years. The security guards brought this dog from Goa when we went there for a picnic. Ratan Tata loved him a lot. The name of the dog is Goa since he was brought from Goa..." https://t.co/nCvG5OHBVrpic.twitter.com/2zBWk4sJ8Q
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and other leaders pay tribute to veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, at Worli crematorium in Mumbai.
#WATCH | Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and other leaders pay tribute to veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, at Worli crematorium in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/GRzHMn2B7E
Following Ratan Tata's passing, former cricketer Kapil Dev expressed his sorrow, stating, "It's truly heartbreaking to lose such a great man. His legacy is unparalleled, and while everyone must eventually leave this world, his work will ensure he is remembered. We may never find someone as remarkable as him."
Oct 10, 2024, 6:10 pm IST
In a heartfelt tribute following the demise of Ratan Tata, actor Rajpal Yadav expressed profound admiration for the industrialist. Yadav remarked, "He is the Tata of the entire world, and he was, is, and will remain the priceless gem of our country. He was Bharat Ratna for us since our childhood; he will remain like that."
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