PM Modi mourns Ratan Tata, calls him 'visionary business leader, compassionate soul'

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday mourned Ratan Tata, the doyen of Indian industry, who passed away at a Mumbai hospital at the age of 86.
PM Modi called Ratan Tata a visionary business leader, compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being.
"One of the most unique aspects of Shri Ratan Tata Ji was his passion towards dreaming big and giving back.He was at the forefront of championing causes like education, healthcare, sanitation, animal welfare to name a few," the Prime Minister posted on X.
PM Modi said Tata provided stable leadership to one of India's oldest and most prestigious business houses, Tata Group, and at the same time his contribution went far beyond the boardroom.

He endeared himself to several people thanks to his humility, kindness and an unwavering commitment to making our society better, the Prime Minister added.
The Prime Minister recalled his old association with Ratan Tata, noting that he met him frequently in Gujarat when he was the chief minister.
"We would exchange views on diverse issues. I found his perspectives very enriching. These interactions continued when I came to Delhi. Extremely pained by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family, friends and admirers in this sad hour," the Prime Minister said.