Ratan Naval Tata, the iconic former chairman of Tata Group, passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy in Indian industry. Known for transforming the Tata Group from a traditional conglomerate into India’s largest and most globally influential business empire, Tata’s leadership spanned over two decades. He passed away at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai late on Wednesday night, where he had been in intensive care since Monday.
Tata's tenure saw landmark acquisitions and business expansions that elevated the group to new heights, with the current Tata Group chairman, Natarajan Chandrasekaran, paying tribute by calling him "a truly uncommon leader" whose impact resonated across the nation. As the news of his passing spread, the Indian cricket fraternity also joined in mourning his loss. Several cricketers expressed their sorrow, recognising Tata as a stalwart who significantly contributed to the growth of the country.
Here's how the Indian cricketers, including Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh, as well as others in the cricket fraternity, reacted to Tata's passing: A top Mumbai police official was the first to report the death of Ratan Tata, which Tata Group chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran later confirmed. Chandrasekaran described Tata as "a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation." Life in brief Educated at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, Tata bega.