Industry leaders pay tributes to Ratan Tata

With the passing of Ratan Tata, Indian business magnate and philanthropist, Industry leaders have been offering tributes on social media.

Below are some of the statements that have been released so far:

Sundar Pichai, Google CEO

"My last meeting with Ratan Tata at Google, we talked about the progress of Waymo and his vision was inspiring to hear. He leaves an extraordinary business and philanthropic legacy and was instrumental in mentoring and developing the modern business leadership in India," Pichai wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the flood of tributes that quickly followed news of Tata's death, hailing him as a "a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul, extraordinary human".

"He provided stable leadership to one of India's oldest and most prestigious business houses 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."

Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group

"With him gone, all we can do is to commit to emulating his example. He was a businessman for whom financial wealth and success were most meaningful when used in the service of the global community,"

Harsh Goenka, RPG Enterprises' chairman

"Tata was a beacon of integrity, ethical leadership, and philanthropy who imprinted an indelible mark on the world of business and beyond. He will forever soar high in our memories,"

Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group

"India has lost a giant, a visionary who redefined modern India's path. Ratan Tata wasn't just a business leader, he embodied the spirit of India with integrity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to the greater good. Legends like him never fade away. Om Shanti,"

Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Group

Ratan Tata was a visionary industrialist and a philanthropist, who always strove for society's greater good.

With the demise of Mr Ratan Tata, 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. He institutionalised the House of Tata and made it an international enterprise growing the Tata group over 70 times since the time he took over as Chairman in 1991.