Ratan Tata, the renowned industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus, is currently in critical condition at a hospital in Mumbai. According to reports from Reuters, citing two sources familiar with the situation, Tata is in intensive care.
On October 7, the 86-year-old addressed health concerns through a social media post, dismissing them as “rumours.” He assured his followers that there was no need for alarm, stating he was undergoing check-ups for age-related medical issues.
“I am currently undergoing medical check-ups due to my age-related medical conditions,” he confirmed in a post on X. “There is no cause for concern. I remain in good spirits,” he added, urging the public and media to avoid “spreading misinformation.”
In his message, Tata acknowledged the recent rumors about his health, clarifying, “I want to assure everyone that these claims are unfounded.” He was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai early on Monday after experiencing a drop in blood pressure.
About Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata assumed the role of Chairman of Tata Sons in March 1991 and retired on December 28, 2012. Under his leadership, the Tata Group’s revenues saw remarkable growth, reaching USD 100.09 billion in 2011-12, a significant rise from a turnover of just ₹10,000 crore in 1991.
Tata played a pivotal role in several high-profile acquisitions, including Tata Tea’s purchase of Tetley for USD 450 million in 2000, Tata Steel’s acquisition of Corus for GBP 6.2 billion in 2007, and Tata Motors’ landmark purchase of Jaguar Land Rover in 2008 for USD 2.3 billion.