Ratan Tata, the chairman emeritus of Tata Sons and a towering figure in Indian industry, passed away at the age of 86 at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on Wednesday night, October 9. He was admitted earlier in the week for routine check-ups but was later shifted to the ICU due to worsening health. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences to Noel Tata, Ratan Tata’s half-brother, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend Tata’s last rites on behalf of the Government of India. Tata’s death has left a deep void, and the Tata Group issued an official statement mourning his demise.
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Noel Tata in Line as Possible Successor
Following Ratan Tata’s death, speculation about his successor has emerged, with Noel Naval Tata, Ratan Tata’s half-brother, being a potential candidate. Noel Tata has been with the Tata Group for over 40 years, holding key positions in Tata companies. Currently, he serves as Chairman of Trent, Tata International, Voltas, and Tata Investment Corporation, and as Vice Chairman of Tata Steel and Titan. He also serves as a trustee on the boards of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust and Sir Dorabji Tata Trust.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences to Noel Tata, Ratan Tata’s half-brother, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend Tata’s last rites on behalf of the Government of India. Tata’s death has left a deep void, and the Tata Group issued an official statement mourning his demise.
Noel Tata’s children, Leah, Maya, and Neville, have also recently joined the boards of five Tata Trusts, marking a generational shift within the Trusts, which own a stake in Tata Sons. This transition, approved by Ratan Tata earlier this year, signals the continuation of the family’s leadership in the philanthropic arm of the Tata Group.
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