India’s loss is being mourned by people in the United States as well. The country’s veteran industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Naval Tata passed away at the age of 86 last night in Mumbai.
The US remembers him as someone who drove India to greater prosperity and development.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai took to X to mourn his passing. He said that in his last interaction with Tata they talked about the progress of Waymo, adding that Tata’s vision was “inspiring to hear”. “He leaves an extraordinary business and philanthropic legacy and was instrumental in mentoring and developing 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,” he further wrote.
President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), Atul Keshap, told PTI that Tata was a “unique and noble son of India, a role model for the nobility and generosity”.
“While some erroneously look down their noses at mere business, Ratan Tata reminded a global audience of the nobility of commerce even as he drove his companies and India to greater prosperity and development. He espoused values of humanity and compassion not only for his colleagues and business partners but also for the greater good,” he added.
He further marvelled at Tata’s devotion to his staff. “His devotion to his staff was never more visible than after the terrible terrorist attack in Mumbai on 26/11/2008, and his love for his country and humanity, and animal kind, was displayed in so many ways,” he further said.
The New York Times announced his passing as well. It called him one of India’s “ most powerful and admired magnates”, adding that he transformed the Tata Group “ into a multinational corporation with globally recognisable brands”.
(With PTI inputs)