Ratan Tata, the legendary industrialist and philanthropist, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86 in a Mumbai hospital. His body will be kept at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai’s Nariman Point from 10 am to 4 pm for people to pay their last respects. The cremation will take place at the Worli area later in the day with full state honors.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced a day of mourning on Thursday to honor Ratan Tata, and the national flag will be flown at half-mast across government offices in Maharashtra. Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the funeral, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unable to attend due to his attendance at the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits in Laos.
[news_related_post]Ratan Tata’s death marks the end of an era in Indian business, where he reshaped the country’s industrial landscape and catapulted the Tata Group into a global powerhouse. Under his leadership, the group expanded globally, embracing technological innovation and modern management practices, with notable acquisitions including Jaguar Land Rover and Corus Group.
