Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes for Ratan Tata, hailing the industrialist as ” a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being”.
“Shri Ratan Tata Ji was a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being. He provided stable leadership to one of India’s oldest and most prestigious business houses. At the same time, his contribution went far beyond the boardroom. He endeared himself to several people thanks to his humility, kindness and an unwavering commitment to making our society better,” the Prime Minister posted on X in a series of tweets along with pictures.
Rahul Gandhi said: “Ratan Tata was a man with a vision. He has left a lasting mark on both business and philanthropy. My condolences to his family and the Tata community.”
Hailing the industry giant, Gautam Adani said “legends like him never fade away”.
“India has lost a giant, a visionary who redefined modern India’s path. Ratan Tata wasn’t just a business leader – he embodied the spirit of India with integrity, compassion and an unwavering commitment to the greater good. Legends like him never fade away. Om Shanti,” posted Mr Adani.
Industrialist Anand Mahindra said he is “unable to accept the absence of Ratan Tata”.
“I am unable to accept the absence of Ratan Tata. India’s economy stands on the cusp of a historic leap forward. And Ratan’s life and work have had much to do with our being in this position. Hence, his mentorship and guidance at this point in time would have been invaluable. With him gone, all we can do is to commit to emulating his example. Because he was a businessman for whom financial wealth and success was most useful when it was put to the service of the global community,” said Mr Mahindra.
Mukesh Ambani hailed Tata as one of India’s most illustrious and kind-hearted sons.
“It is a very sad day for India and India Inc. Ratan Tata’s passing away is a big loss, not just to the Tata Group, but to every Indian,” Ambani said in his condolence message.
“At a personal level, the passing of Ratan Tata has filled me with immense grief as I lost a dear friend,” he said, adding interactions with him “enhanced my respect for the nobility of his character and the fine human values he embodied.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his deep condolences and share memories of his last meeting with the Tata Group Chairman Emeritus. Pichai fondly remembered discussing Google’s autonomous driving technology, Waymo, with Tata, highlighting how the visionary’s thoughts on innovation and progress were always ahead of the curve.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates also paid tribute to Tata, acknowledging his lasting influence not only in India but across the globe. Gates shared his thoughts on LinkedIn, recalling how deeply moved he was by Tata’s dedication to improving lives through various initiatives.