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When Narayan Murthy touched Ratan Tata’s feet in a signifying gesture

When Narayan Murthy touched Ratan Tata’s feet in a signifying gesture

Image Source : FILE IMAGE Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy touches Ratan Tata’s feet on stage Remember that iconic image from a business corporate summit in January 2020 that strongly reflected admiration for Ratan Tata, not only from the masses but also from one of the strongest and most notable figures in the Indian business industry? Yes, you got it right! We are talking about the image from a business event in January 2020, where another esteemed industrialist and Infosys founder, Narayan Murthy, touched Ratan Tata’s feet in a symbolic gesture towards his ‘great friend’. Then, speaking of the admiration he holds for the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons while also presenting him with a lifetime achievement award by TiEcon, Narayan Murthy mentioned that his dear friend had received innumerable honours for his five decades of dedicated service to the Indian industry and nation-building. “He (Ratan Tata) has received several honours from countries and institutions all over the world. They were honoured themselves, like TiE has honoured itself today by honouring him,” Narayan Murthy had said. …

When one of India’s most admired business tycoons flew an F-18 Super Hornet – India TV

When one of India’s most admired business tycoons flew an F-18 Super Hornet – India TV

Image Source : INSTAGRAM/RATAN TATA Ratan Tata dies: When one of India’s most admired business tycoons flew an F-18 Super Hornet Ratan Tata, the noted industrialist and former chairman of the Tata Group, who died at the age of 86, had a passion for aviation. His favourite memory was flying the F-18 Super Hornet fighter at the Bangalore Air Show, a testament to his adventurous spirit. Tata’s career was characterised by a mixture of business acumen and innovative experience.  “It’s not just the end of a year, but the end of a decade too,” he wrote in a post on Instagram. “I look forward with excitement to the new decade ahead, which is a great time to be relevant, to stand for causes you believe in, to create something from scratch, make special connections, laugh, and write a little bit of history. Here’s one of my favourite moments from this decade, flying the F18 Super Hornet at the Bangalore Aero Show.” An interesting decade in view In December 2019, Tata shared a post on social …

From Top Industrialists And Politicians To Movie Stars: List Of People Attending Last Rites For Ratan Tata

From Top Industrialists And Politicians To Movie Stars: List Of People Attending Last Rites For Ratan Tata

Last Updated: October 10, 2024, 10:01 IST Ratan Tata will be remembered as a national icon. (PTI Photo) Ratan Tata, former chairman of Tata Group, has passed away at 86. A visionary leader, he transformed India’s industry and made significant global deals As the world reflects on the loss of industrialist Ratan Tata, the last rites of the former chairman of Tata Group will be held at Mumbai’s Worli crematorium on Thursday, with full state honours. The ceremony will take place a day after the revered industrialist died at 86. “It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Mr Ratan Naval Tata, a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation,” said the statement issued Wednesday. Here is the list of people attending Ratan Tata’s last rites: Industrial Leaders Mukesh Ambani & Anant Ambani (Reliance Industries) N. R. Narayana Murthy (Infosys) Kumar Mangalam Birla (Aditya Birla Group) Shashikant Das (RBI Governor) Kishore Damani ⁠Vedanta Group ⁠Jindal Group …

State Funeral For Ratan Tata, India’s Most Beloved Industrialist

State Funeral For Ratan Tata, India’s Most Beloved Industrialist

The cremation will take place in the Worli area later in the day. Mumbai: Industrialist Ratan Tata, who died at the age of 86 in a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday, will be cremated with full state honours, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced. The state government has also declared a day of mourning on Thursday to honour the late industrialist.  Mr Shinde announced that the national flag will be flown at half-mast across government offices in Maharashtra as a mark of respect. Entertainment events scheduled for Thursday have been cancelled. Mr Tata’s body will be kept at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai’s Nariman Point from 10 am to 4 pm today, where people can pay their last respects. The cremation will take place in the Worli area later in the day. Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the late billionaire industrialist’s funeral as Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Laos to attend the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits. READ | Ratan Tata: Industrialist, Philanthropist, And Indian Icon Mr Tata’s death marks the …

Sundar Pichai Recalls Last Meeting With Ratan Tata

Sundar Pichai Recalls Last Meeting With Ratan Tata

Ratan Tata was among India’s most respected industralists, who took the Tata Group to new heights New Delhi: As tributes poured in to honour legendary industrialist Ratan Tata, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai took to social media to remember his “business and philanthropic legacy”. Recalling his interaction with Mr Tata, Mr Pichai said the Tata Group Chairman Emeritus “deeply cared about making India better”. He said they talked about Google’s autonomous driving technology Waymo and his vision was “inspiring to hear”. He added that the 86-year-old was ” instrumental in mentoring and developing the modern business leadership in India”. Among other business leaders who remembered him were Chairman of the Mahindra Group Anand Mahindra and RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka. Mr Tata, the former Tata Group chairman who transformed a staid group into India’s largest and most influential conglomerate, breathed his last at south Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital at 11.30 pm on Wednesday. My last meeting with Ratan Tata at Google, we talked about the progress of Waymo and his vision was inspiring to hear. He …

Maharashtra govt declares day of mourning today to pay tributes to industrialist – India TV

Maharashtra govt declares day of mourning today to pay tributes to industrialist – India TV

Image Source : X Former Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata Ratan Tata death LIVE updates: Ratan Naval Tata, 86, the former Tata Group chairman died at Mumbai Hospital at 11.30 pm on Wednesday. The iconic industrialist, who transformed a staid Tata Group into India’s largest and most influential conglomerate with a string of eye-catching deals, breathed his last at Breach Candy Hospita. A Padma Vibhushan recipient, Tata, had been in intensive care at the hospital since Monday. He was chairman of the salt to software group for more than two decades.  Source link

Tata Conglomerate’s Chairman Emeritus, Dies At Mumbai Hospital

Tata Conglomerate’s Chairman Emeritus, Dies At Mumbai Hospital

Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of one of India’s biggest conglomerates, Tata Sons, has died at 86. Just on Monday, the industrialist in a social media post had dismissed speculation surrounding his health and had said he was undergoing routine medical investigations due to his age. N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons, in a late night statement on Wednesday, announced the death of Mr Tata, hailing the industrialist’s unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation.   “It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Mr. Ratan Naval Tata, a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation,” said Mr Chandrasekaran.  “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,” said Mr Chandrasekaran. Remembering Mr Tata’s contribution to …

Remembering Ratan Tata: A trailblazing industrialist and humanitarian | Latest News India

Remembering Ratan Tata: A trailblazing industrialist and humanitarian | Latest News India

He was one of the world’s most influential industrialists yet he never appeared on any list of billionaires. He controlled over 30 companies that operated in over 100 countries across six continents yet lived an unpretentious life. Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passes away (REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo)(REUTERS) Ratan Naval Tata, who died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night at the age of 86 years, enjoyed a perhaps unique status — a corporate titan who was considered a ‘secular living saint’ with a reputation for decency and integrity. Tata joined the family firm after acquiring a B.S. in architecture from Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, in 1962. He initially worked on the shop floor, gaining experience in a number of Tata Group businesses before being named director in charge of one of them, the National Radio and Electronics Co in 1971. He became chairman of Tata Industries a decade later and in 1991, took over as the chairman of the Tata Group from his uncle, JRD, who had been in charge for more …

Ratan Tata’s Last Social Media Post

Ratan Tata’s Last Social Media Post

Ratan Tata dies at 86 Ratan Tata, the former Tata Group chairman who put the Indian conglomerate on the global stage with a string of high-profile acquisitions, has died, Tata Group said in a statement late on Wednesday night. He was 86. Just two days ago, on Monday, the industrialist had in a social media post debunked the rumours circulating around his health, with a message for his followers: “Thank you for thinking of me”. “I am aware of recent rumours circulating regarding my health and want to assure everyone that these claims are unfounded. I am currently undergoing medical check-ups due to my age and related medical conditions. I remain in good spirits…” Mr Tata had said in his social media post. Thank you for thinking of me 🤍 pic.twitter.com/MICi6zVH99 — Ratan N. Tata (@RNTata2000) October 7, 2024 “I request the public and media refrain from spreading misinformation,” the 86-year-old had said in his last social media post.   Announcing the death, N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons, hailed the industrialist’s unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, …

PM Modi mourns Ratan Tata’s death, calls him an ‘extraordinary human being’ | India News

PM Modi mourns Ratan Tata’s death, calls him an ‘extraordinary human being’ | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, who passed away at the age of 86 in Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital late on Wednesday night. In his message of condolence, PM Modi described Tata as a “visionary business leader, a compassionate soul, and an extraordinary human being.” “Shri Ratan Tata Ji provided stable leadership to one of India’s oldest and most prestigious business houses,” PM Modi said, adding that Tata’s influence extended far beyond the corporate world. “He endeared himself to several people thanks to his humility, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to making our society better.” 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… pic.twitter.com/p5NPcpBbBD — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 9, 2024 Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran confirmed the news, calling Tata his “friend, mentor, and guide.” Tata, the chairman …