As India mourns the passing of industrialist Ratan Tata, the last rites of the Tata Group chairman emeritus will be held at Mumbai’s Worli crematorium on Thursday with full state honours. The revered business icon passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy that shaped not only the Tata Group but also modern India.
A statement from Tata Group expressed deep sorrow, saying, “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.”
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Notable Attendees Of Last Rites: Leaders from All Walks of Life
Industrial Leaders: The funeral will witness the attendance of top industrialists such as Mukesh and Anant Ambani, N. R. Narayana Murthy, Kumar Mangalam Birla, and Anand Mahindra, among others. Their presence marks respect for a titan of Indian industry.
Politicians: Eminent political figures including Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Rajnath Singh, and Hemant Soren are expected to attend, demonstrating the wide-ranging influence of Tata’s leadership.
Film Stars: Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Rajnikanth will also be present, paying tribute to a man whose contributions extended beyond industry into philanthropy and national development.
This gathering of luminaries, across industries and sectors, is a testament to Ratan Tata’s monumental impact on India.
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