Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passes away at 86
On 9 October 2024, in Mumbai, Ratan Naval Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons and Padma Vibhushan recipient, passed away in hospital at the age of 86.
Summary
On 9 October 2024, in Mumbai, Ratan Naval Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away in hospital at the age of 86, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran announced. Born on 28 December 1937, he was a Padma Vibhushan recipient. Chandrasekaran called him 'a truly uncommon leader' under whose stewardship the Tata Group expanded its global footprint. PM Narendra Modi described him as a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being, and said he championed causes like education, healthcare, sanitation and animal welfare.
Key facts
- Died
- 9 Oct 2024, Mumbai
- Age
- 86 (born 28 Dec 1937)
- Position
- Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons
- Honour
- Padma Vibhushan
- Statement by
- N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Ratan Tata, who passed away on 9 October 2024, held which position at Tata Sons at the time of his death?
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Correct answer: C — Chairman Emeritus
Times of India / NDTV (9 Oct 2024): Ratan Naval Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away; the statement was issued by N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons.
Which civilian honour had Ratan Tata received, as noted in the Tata Sons statement of 9 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Padma Vibhushan
Tata Sons statement, carried by Times of India (9 Oct 2024), is headed 'Padma Vibhushan Mr. Ratan N Tata, 28.12.1937-09.10.2024'.
Consider the following statements about Ratan Tata: 1. He was born on 28 December 1937. 2. The Tata Sons statement on his death was issued by Cyrus Mistry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The Tata Sons statement (Times of India, NDTV, 9 Oct 2024) gives his dates as 28.12.1937-09.10.2024 and was issued by N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons.