Ratan Tata's last rites to be performed with full state honours

Guwahati: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced that the last rites of Ratan Tata will be performed with full state honours.

“Ratanji Tata was a living legend who successfully took over the reins of the Tata Group. The decision making ability and mental strength that he displayed from time to time, took the Tata Group to new heights. I pay my heartfelt tribute to him. The last rites of late Ratanji Tata will be performed with full state honours,” CM Shinde wrote on X in Hindi.

Relatives of Ratan Tata have informed that his mortal remains will be kept at the National Centre for Performing Arts in South Mumbai from 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday to allow the public to pay their respects.

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The Tata family in an official statement expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and respect following Ratan Tata’s passing.

“We, his brothers, sisters, and family, take solace in the immense affection from all who admired him. While he is no longer with us, his legacy of humility, generosity, and purpose will continue to inspire future generations,” the statement said.

Ratan Naval Tata - Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons - passed away late Wednesday night at the age of 86.

The veteran industrialist was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on Monday and had been undergoing treatment since then.