Cyrus Mistry, former Tata Sons head, dies in car crash near Mumbai
Former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry was on Sunday killed in a road accident after his car hit a divider in Maharashtra’s Palghar district neighbouring Mumbai, a police official said. Mistry was travelling from Ahmedabad to Mumbai in a Mercedes car, he added.
The accident took place around 3.15 pm, when Mistry was travelling to Mumbai from Ahmedabad. The accident took place on a bridge over the Surya river. “It seems like an accident,” the police official said.
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Besides Mistry, one person travelling with him in the Mercedes was killed, police said. The two others, including the driver Anahita Pandole, were injured and taken to hospital, officials said.
Education and career
Mistry, an Irish businessman of Indian origin, was the sixth chairman of the Tata Group, his term ranging from 2012 to 2016. Following a boardroom coup, he was ousted from the position in October 2016. There was much legal acrimony following the coup.
A civil engineering graduate, Mistry and did a masters in management in England. His brother Shapoor is also active in the family firm Shapoorji Pallonji Group. Ironically, Cyrus’ father Pallonji Shapoorji Mistry, who was also called the Phantom of Bombay House for the influence he wielded at the Tata Group headquarters, had died a little over two months ago.
The police officer said the bodies of Mistry and another deceased, Jahangir Pandole, have been shifted to the Kasa Rural Hospital for postmortem. The injured occupants of the car- Anahita Pandole, who was driving the car, and Darius Pandole – have been shifted to a private hospital in Vapi in Gujarat for treatment. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said he has directed the state police to conduct a detailed investigation into the accident that killed Cyrus Mistry.
Modi, others condole death
Condolences poured in on Twitter for Mistry.
The untimely demise of Shri Cyrus Mistry is shocking. He was a promising business leader who believed in India’s economic prowess. His passing away is a big loss to the world of commerce and industry. Condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 4, 2022
Devastating News My Brother Cyrus Mistry passed away. Can’t believe it.
Rest in Peace Cyrus. pic.twitter.com/YEz7VDkWCY
Deeply anguished by the sudden demise of Shri Cyrus Mistry in a car accident today. His death is a huge loss for India’s business community. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and friends. May his soul rest in peace.
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) September 4, 2022
Shri Cyrus Mistry’s death comes as a shock. He was committed to carrying forward and strengthening his business in infra and infra projects. He desired to keep contributing to India’s economic progress. Condolences to his family and friends.
— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) September 4, 2022
Saddened by the tragic news of the demise of former Chairman of Tata Sons, Cyrus Mistry.
He was amongst the brightest business minds of the country, who made a significant contribution to India’s growth story.
My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and admirers.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 4, 2022
— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) September 4, 2022
So shocked to hear of his untimely demise. My heart goes out to his loved ones. #CyrusMistry https://t.co/2MqZne4lfi
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) September 4, 2022
So sad to hear of the shocking news of the passing away of #CyrusMistry in an accident. He was a friend, a gentleman, a man of substance. He was instrumental in creating the global construction giant Shapoorji Pallonji and ably led the Tata group.
— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) September 4, 2022
Shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Cyrus Mistry. One of the finest gentlemen I have known, he was one of the best business minds of his generation. It is a tragic loss. He was called away too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/Da2T77rolm
— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) September 4, 2022
