Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, breathed his last on Wednesday (October 9) at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. He was 86 years old. As one of the most respected figures in Indian business, Ratan Tata, the veteran industrialist and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, had admirers from all walks of life.

NEW DELHI -- Ratan Tata, a former chairman of India’s oldest conglomerate Tata Sons, died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night. He was 86. Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran confirmed Tata’s death and described him as his “friend, mentor, and guide” in a statement.

Veteran industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata continues to be in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital for age-related ailments, said people aware of the situation. Comments from the Tata group could not be immediately obtained on his health condition.

In 2008, Ratan Tata received the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honour in India, after receiving the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honour in 2000.

Goa CM Pramod Sawant and others pay tribute to the legendary industrialist Ratan Tata, who passed away at 86. Celebrated for his contributions to industry and philanthropy, Tata inspired many youths and chose meaningful impact over wealth.

For the past few days, he was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai. Billionaire Harsh Goenka also tweeted about Tata's demise, calling him a titan

Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of one of India's biggest conglomerates, Tata Sons, is in critical condition in intensive care at a Mumbai hospital, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

Ratan Tata, former chairman of Tata Sons, is critically ill in a Mumbai hospital. The 85-year-old's condition has not been officially addressed, causing widespread concern.

Ratan Tata, Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus and veteran industrialist, is reportedly in critical condition in intensive care at a hospital in Mumbai, news agency Reuters reported. On Monday, the 86-year-old philanthropist said he was undergoing routine medical investigations due to his age and related medical conditions.

Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of one of India's biggest conglomerates, Tata Sons, is in critical condition in intensive care at a Mumbai hospital, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday.