India lost pioneer, not his legacy: BSE
Leading stock exchange BSE on Thursday acknowledged Ratan Tata’s lasting influence on the nation’s business landscape, saying “India has lost a pioneer, but not his legacy”.
Mourning the loss, CII President Sanjiv Puri said, “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Ratan Tata, a legend in the Indian industry... I personally learnt a lot from him. His humility, integrity and compassionate values will be a beacon for future generations. My deepest condolences to his loved ones and the members of the Tata family”.
Remembering Ratan Tata’s enduring impact, FICCI President Anish Shah said, “FICCI remembers Ratan Tata not just as a successful businessman but as a role model who embodied the values of integrity, humility, and social responsibility.”
State Bank of India Chairman CS Setty said Tata shaped the country’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,” Setty said.
Air India, Air India Express and Vistara made inflight announcements on Thursday in remembrance of Tata Group. — TNS/Agencies
‘Took India to world, brought best of it to Bharat’
At a personal level, the passing of Ratan Tata has filled me with immense grief as I lost a dear friend. 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. — Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director, Reliance industries
Ratan Tata was not just India’s leading and noblest business titan; he was an institution in himself. He will always live on in the countless Indians whom he touched with his professional and philanthropic deeds. — GP Hinduja, chairman, Hinduja group
Ratan Tata was a leader par excellence, a visionary industrialist and a philanthropist, whose contributions have left an indelible mark on our society. — Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister
(I’m) unable to accept the absence of Ratan. India’s economy stands on the cusp of a historic leap forward. And Ratan’s life and work have had much to do with our being in this position. — Anand Mahindra, chairman, Mahindra group
Ratan guided Tata Steel through some very challenging and transformative times. He was a mentor to countless individuals, inspiring us with his unwavering commitment to the betterment of humanity. — TV Narendran, CEO and MD, Tata Steel
