Who Will Be Attending Ratan Tata’s Funeral: The state of Maharashtra has declared a day of mourning on Thursday, October 10, in honour of the legendary industrialist Ratan Tata, who passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday. As the nation reflects on Tata’s immense contributions to both industry and society, a gathering of prominent figures from various sectors is set to attend his final rites today.
Prominent Industrialists to Attend
A large congregation of industrial leaders and business tycoons is expected at the funeral. Notable attendees include:
- Mukesh Ambani & Anant Ambani (Reliance Industries)
- N. R. Narayana Murthy (Infosys)
- Kumar Mangalam Birla (Aditya Birla Group)
- Shaktikanta Das (RBI Governor)
- Kishore Damani
- Vedanta Group
- Jindal Group
- Harsh Goenka
- Gautam Adani
- Shiv Nadar
- Uday Kotak
- Anand Mahindra & Anish Shah
- Ajay Piramal
- Falguni Nayar
- Rajan Pai
- Baba Ramdev
These leaders represent a wide range of industries and sectors, underscoring Tata’s significant impact on the Indian economy and his connections within the business community.
Political Leaders Paying Their Respect
The political sphere will also be well-represented at the funeral, with several key politicians attending, including:
- Rahul Gandhi (Congress Party)
- Arvind Kejriwal (Delhi Chief Minister)
- Rajnath Singh (Union Minister)
- Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister)
- M K Stalin (Tamil Nadu Chief Minister)
- Nitish Kumar (Bihar Chief Minister)
- Devendra Fadnavis (Maharashtra Deputy CM)
- Eknath Shinde (Maharashtra CM)
- Sharad Pawar (NCP)
- The Thackeray Family (Shiv Sena)
- Raj Thackeray and son
- Ashwini Vaishnaw (Union Minister)
- Piyush Goyal (Union Minister)
This diverse representation reflects Tata’s influence not only in business but also in political circles, where he was respected for his leadership and vision.
Film Industry Stars in Attendance
The funeral will also see tributes from the film industry, with prominent actors and celebrities expected to attend, including:
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Aamir Khan
- Rajinikanth
- Salman Khan
These figures from the entertainment industry highlight Tata’s broad appeal and the respect he garnered across various fields.
Final Preparations
The ceremony is anticipated to be a solemn occasion, with many influential figures gathering to pay their last respects to one of India’s most revered industrial icons. In a gesture of respect, the Maharashtra government has implemented measures to honor Tata’s memory. The Chief Minister’s Office confirmed that the national flag will fly at half-mast across all government offices in the state. All entertainment events have been suspended for the day, ensuring a fitting tribute to a man who profoundly shaped India’s industrial landscape.