Ratan Tata’s legacy will inspire future generations of Indians to pursue success with integrity, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group said.
“Over the decades, generations of my family and I have had close ties with the institution of Tata. Ratan Tata epitomised the finest ideals of the storied Tata Group. Through his career and actions, he unfailingly demonstrated that business, at its best, is both a vehicle for economic strength and a catalyst for societal progress. His decisions have impacted lives and industries far beyond financial metrics. His legacy will inspire future generations of Indians to pursue success with integrity. India and India Inc have lost a true visionary,” Birla said.
Tributes poured in from global leaders as well. Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday said that Ratan Tata deeply cared about making India better, as he paid tribute to the national icon. Recalling his last meeting with Tata where they talked about the progress of Waymo, Pichai said, “My last meeting with Ratan Tata at Google, we talked about the progress of Waymo and his vision was inspiring to hear. He leaves an extraordinary business and philanthropic legacy and was instrumental in mentoring and developing the modern business leadership in India.”
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The US consulate in Mumbai said, “We mourn the loss of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, a visionary leader and a national icon whose unwavering commitment to innovation and philanthropy transformed India and the world. His legacy will inspire generations to come. We offer our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the people of India.”
S Vaidhyasubramanian, Vice Chancellor, SASTRA Deemed Universit said, “NaBhuto NaBhavisyati” as Ratan Tata leaves a permanent footprint in the goodwill garden of India. SASTRA University has benefited from the benevolence of Tata’s Philanthropy and assure our best. We seek his blessings as his unseen presence shall always inspire us.”
Sanjiv Bajaj, CMD, Bajaj Finserv said, “A leading light of India, Ratan Tata was known as much for his humility as his bold business strategies. He represented a handful of industrialists who helped India break out into the international arena very early on. Even in his advanced years, he continued to inspire and support young entrepreneurs! His spirit lives amongst the many he touched.”
Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, Chairman, SBI said, “ Ratan N. Tata was a visionary leader whose contributions shaped India’s industrial and philanthropic landscape. His leadership at Tata Sons redefined corporate responsibility and innovation, positioning the Tata Group as a global force while remaining rooted in ethics. SBI shared a deep relationship with Shri Tata, whose support for the banking sector and financial inclusion greatly influenced our initiatives. His partnership helped drive economic growth and community development. As we mourn his loss, we honor his legacy and the values he championed that significantly contributed to building India.”
S N Subrahmanyan, Chairman and Managing Director, Larsen & Toubro said, “Ratan Tata was a visionary business leader and philanthropist, who was deeply committed to progress and the greater good of the country and humanity as a whole. In my interactions with him I found much to learn from his spirit of innovation and his strong emphasis on values, including governance.”