Ratan Tata death: Adani, Ambani, other industrialists mourn leader

Ratan Tata's death was also mourned by fellow industrialists.

Ambani's message

"It is a very sad day for India and India Inc. Ratan Tata's passing away is a big loss, not just to the Tata Group, but to every Indian," Mukesh Ambani said in his condolence message.

"At a personal level, the passing of Ratan Tata has filled me with immense grief as I lost a dear friend." Recalling his numerous interactions with Tata that left him "inspired and energised", Ambani said Ratan Tata was a visionary industrialist and a philanthropist, who always strove for society's greater good.

Interactions with him, "enhanced my respect for the nobility of his character and the fine human values he embodied", he said in a statement.

"With the demise of Mr Ratan Tata, India has lost one of her most illustrious and kind-hearted sons. Mr Tata took India to the world and brought the best of the world to Bharat. He institutionalised the House of Tata and made it an international enterprise growing the Tata Group over 70 times since the time he took over as Chairman in 1991," he added. "Ratan, you will always remain in my heart." Billionaire Gautam Adani said India lost a giant, a visionary who redefined modern India's path.

Adani's message

"Ratan Tata wasn't just a business leader - he embodied the spirit of India with integrity, compassion and an unwavering commitment to the greater good. Legends like him never fade away. Om Shanti," Adani said in a post on X.

Anand Mahindra of automaker Mahindra and Mahindra said India's economy stands on the cusp of a historic leap forward and Tata's "life and work have had much to do with our being in this position".

"Hence, his mentorship and guidance at this point in time would have been invaluable," he said.

"With him gone, all we can do is commit to emulating his example. Because he was a businessman for whom financial wealth and success was most useful when it was put to the service of the global community."

Mahindra's message

Bidding adieu, Mahindra said: "Goodbye and Godspeed, Mr. T. You will not be forgotten. Because Legends never die."

Pichai's message

Recalling his last meeting with Tata where they talked about the progress of Waymo, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said: "He leaves an extraordinary business and philanthropic legacy and was instrumental in mentoring and developing the modern business leadership in India. He deeply cared about making India better. Deep condolences to his loved ones and Rest in Peace Shri Ratan Tata Ji."

Minister Gadkari's message

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari expressed shock at the passing away of Tata, whom he termed a "great son of the soil".

"I had close family ties with Ratan Tata for three decades," Gadkari posted on X.

Goenka's message

RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka, in a post on X, wrote, "The clock has stopped ticking. The Titan passes away. #RatanTata was a beacon of integrity, ethical leadership and philanthropy, who has imprinted an indelible mark on the world of business and beyond. He will forever soar high in our memories. R.I.P." People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India in a statement said Tata's love for animals and compassion, which was as famous as his business prowess, will always be remembered.

"His influence on the community, inspiring many to care for community dogs, and to open their hearts and homes to them, is a testament to his enduring legacy. The Tata Trusts Small Animal Hospital in Mumbai, a result of his compassion, is already helping countless animals in need, and is sure to become an ally for PETA India’s emergency response work," said the statement.